Chainsaw Man’s Yoru Flashback: Unraveling the Mysteries of Makima’s Age and the Death Devil’s Design

After the recent release of chapter 175 of Chainsaw Man, fans were disappointed to discover that there would be a one-week hiatus before the release of chapter 176. This disappointment stems from the ending of chapter 175, which hints at a flashback from War Devil Yoru’s previous battle with Pochita.

Prior to the start of the Chainsaw Man series, there was a significant meeting that took place, resulting in Pochita being injured and taking on the recognizable dog-like form that fans know him as. This event, which fans are eagerly anticipating, holds a great deal of importance in the series’ lore. It will provide answers to various questions, such as Makima’s age and the design of the Death Devil.

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One of the most pressing inquiries in Chainsaw Man that could potentially be addressed through Yoru’s flashback is the exact age of Makima. Although it remains unverified, numerous fans speculate that Denji initially encounters Pochita approximately 10 years prior to the events of the series. In essence, if Makima takes on the form of the Control Devil during the confrontation with Pochita, it can be assumed that she has been operating as Makima for at least a decade.

Discussing the Four Horsemen Devils, a crucial inquiry that could potentially be clarified through a flashback is the appearance of the Death Devil. If she assumed a human form during the battle, viewers would then be able to identify her when she makes an appearance. This would be particularly useful in light of current speculations that Fumiko Mifune may be the Death Devil, given her prominent role in the recent chapters.

Chainsaw Man can also shed light on the true forms of the other Horsemen Devils, aside from War Devil Yoru. While Yoru takes on the appearance of a crow-like bird, the Devil forms of the Control, Famine, and Death Devils remain a mystery.

Despite his true form’s overwhelming strength, there is the additional issue of uncovering how the Horsemen Devils managed to nearly defeat Pochita. He has effortlessly handled the Control and War Devils, even when they had significant reinforcements such as Primal Devils and Weapon Hybrids on their side.

Similarly, it should be noted by fans how Pochita managed to triumph over such a seemingly insurmountable force, allowing for his escape from hell. This raises the question of how Pochita was able to physically break free from the confines of hell. Although powerful Devils such as the Four Horsemen and Primal have been depicted as capable of opening portals between hell and Earth, it remains unclear whether Pochita possesses this ability or not.

Similarly, the main focus of Chainsaw Man Part 2 has revolved around Pochita’s newfound ability to regurgitate the Devils he had previously consumed. This aligns with the implications made by Makima in Part 1, suggesting that Pochita may have erased certain Weapons Hybrids/Devils from existence, even though she herself cannot recall them. Discovering which Devils were erased could potentially provide insight into the direction of the series, particularly in its current state where gaining access to Pochita’s stomach is a highly anticipated development.

Ultimately, we learn the true identities and number of Pochita’s followers. In chapter 83, Makima confirms some of their names, but it remains unclear if these were his sole followers. With the assumption that his allies would fight alongside him, readers can gain insight into the size and strength of Pochita’s army in hell.

Conclusion

Chainsaw Man is finally set to explain Pochita's Earthly origins fully (Image via MAPPA Studios) — Chainsaw Man is finally set to explain Pochita’s Earthly origins fully (Image via MAPPA Studios)

Although the exact focus of the upcoming Yoru flashback has not been confirmed, the way it begins strongly suggests that this battle will be the main focus. Yoru’s objectives, defeat by Pochita, origins as a Horsemen Devil, and the mystery surrounding this fight all indicate that this will be the most logical topic to explore in the flashback. Therefore, it is likely that these aspects will be addressed and clarified once the flashback officially begins in chapter 176.

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