In light of War Devil Yoru’s recent actions in the latest Chainsaw Man issue, fans are left speculating about what might unfold when the series resumes on Wednesday, September 25, 2024, in Japan. The current narrative suggests that Yoru is using the index fingers of 400,000 National Pistol Association members to summon something significant within the Statue of Liberty.
Interestingly, there is a notable difference in how author and illustrator Tatsuki Fujimoto has depicted the Statue of Liberty, which may provide clues about future plot developments in Chainsaw Man. In reality, Lady Liberty’s tablet holds a single date: July 4, 1776, marking the signing of the American Declaration of Independence and the conclusion of the American Revolutionary War.
However, Fujimoto’s version includes an equal sign and an additional date: July 14, 1789, which signifies the Storming of the Bastille during the 18th-century French Revolution. This event is widely regarded as one of the most pivotal occurrences in the overall context of the French Revolution. With this interpretation, it’s quite plausible that Yoru is attempting to summon the Revolution Devil—or potentially the Revolutionary Devil, depending on Fujimoto’s final choice of name.
Chainsaw Man’s upcoming Devil likely connects to America’s foundational history to explain Yoru’s influence
One compelling reason for Chainsaw Man to introduce the Revolutionary Devil is the profound significance of the two highlighted revolutions. These events are among the most renowned uprisings in history and are certainly two of the most transformative.
Fujimoto appears to draw parallels between them, suggesting that their closely-timed occurrences and mutual importance may have instilled enough fear in the global ruling classes to manifest a Revolutionary Devil.
During the late 18th century, numerous significant monarchies existed, and many still remain in the modern world. Although a comprehensive examination of the world within Fujimoto’s series is not available, nothing indicates a major deviation in how it addresses this dimension of global history. Therefore, this theory about upcoming events in the series seems likely.
This notion is further reinforced by the idea that such a Devil would resonate deeply with themes found in American history and its global image. This perspective would also serve as a commentary on warfare and how even seemingly noble causes can lead to unimaginable atrocities.
Nonetheless, a lingering question concerns the fate of the index fingers of the Association members. One potential explanation could lie in the fact that both revolutions significantly relied on firearms as their primary instruments of conflict, providing a poignant symbol for the concept of a Revolutionary Devil and establishing an additional historical link to the fear these revolutions inspired.
That said, all of this remains speculative at this stage, despite the substantial evidence supporting this interpretation. However, unpredictability is a hallmark of Fujimoto’s manga, particularly throughout the Academy Saga.
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