Chainsaw Man: The Explanation of Asa’s Plan to Save Denji and Its Insanity in Line with Fujimoto’s Other Creations

On Tuesday, May 14, 2024, the Chainsaw Man manga revealed the Famine Devil Fami and Asa’s plan to rescue Denji by separating him from his powers. Despite fans’ expectations for the issue, Fujimoto surprised them by taking a different approach.

Similarly, the explanation for Famine Devil Fami and Asa’s plan to rescue Denji and defeat Chainsaw Man was fully revealed in chapter 165. It was revealed that Denji, the titular Devil, was actually comprised of two distinct entities. Although this may not have been the expected direction for the chapter, many readers are still grateful for this long-awaited explanation in the series.

Despite some readers expressing concern over the plan, claiming that it deviates from Fujimoto’s usual style (particularly when compared to how Part 2 is written), it actually aligns with the mangaka’s established approach and reflects a similar setup seen in the final chapters of the series’ first part.

Famine Devil’s Plan to Eliminate Chainsaw Man, Explained

In chapter 165, Fami reveals her plan to Denji and Asa Mitaka to kill Chainsaw Man completely. She does so by demonstrating her extensive understanding of how Denji is able to tap into his powers, asserting that it is the strength of his heart that makes him the iconic hero. In essence, it is the power of the contract he formed with Pochita, the Chainsaw Devil.

According to her, his contract with Pochita stipulates that he must live a normal life. She explains that if this contract is violated, the true form of the titular hero will emerge. This was evident in Part 1, when he fought against Makima in the final arcs after she forcefully broke his contract with Pochita. In essence, this scene from the first part of the series has already proven the effectiveness of this plan.

Moreover, Fami goes even further by claiming that defeating the real Chainsaw Man and replacing Denji’s heart with a human one will result in him returning to his ordinary human form. This inevitably means that he will no longer be able to transform into the series’ eponymous hero, as he will lose access to Pochita’s powers once his current heart is taken out.

Exploring the Synergy Between Asa’s Rescue Strategy and Fujimoto’s Writing Style

As previously stated, Asa Mitaka and Fami’s plan aligns perfectly with Fujimoto’s writing style. This is evidenced by the way they set up their plan, which was accomplished during the final fight in Part 1. The pivotal moment that established this setup was when Makima removed “Denji’s”heart from his stomach, revealing it to be a mass shaped like Pochita. However, it was actually Pochita and not Denji, as the real Denji had separated himself from Pochita in order to lay a trap.

In addition to Makima’s betrayal of Denji by terminating their contract just before their ultimate showdown and summoning the true Chainsaw Man, it is evident that Fujimoto’s writing style aligns with Asa’s strategy. This is reinforced by the extreme level of violence involved in the plan, which also reflects Fujimoto’s brutal approach to the series’ battles and fatalities.

The plan also centers around Denji’s heart, or rather, his identity as a human being. Since Fujimoto’s series is heavily focused on developing characters, this plan aligns perfectly with Denji’s growth and the exploration of his true self. From themes and genres to motifs and writing style, Asa and Fami’s plan to rescue Denji fits seamlessly with the overall tone and direction of the series.