Fujimoto’s Latest Massacre: Chainsaw Man Fans React

Chainsaw Man chapter 172 was released this Tuesday and predominantly focused on action as Denji confronted the new Special Division of Public Safety. However, many fans had already anticipated the events that unfolded. This was due to the immense power of Denji’s Hero of Hell form, making it unlikely for him to encounter significant challenges from Public Safety.

Additionally, this also demonstrated the anticipation of Chainsaw Man fans for the events to unfold as they did. Despite author Tatsuki Fujimoto’s reputation for surprising his readers, it is safe to say that the fandom accurately predicted the outcome of the recent chapter.

Please note: This article contains spoilers.

Chainsaw Man fans already predicted the Hero of Hell’s rampage

The last installment of the manga, chapter 171, concluded with Denji assuming his Hero of Hell form and defeating Barem Bridge. This led to Public Safety creating a new Special Division to confront the protagonist. Although fans were pleased with the introduction of these new characters, they also predicted the outcome of the upcoming confrontation.

The latest chapter, 172, demonstrated the Hero of Hell’s swift defeat of the Special Division, showcasing the immense power of the Chainsaw Devil. This development is in line with the story’s narrative and power hierarchy, as the Hero of Hell is one of the most formidable Devils known. It also serves as a rare instance where the fandom correctly predicted the outcome of the story.

Despite building a reputation for shocking readers and not shying away from killing off beloved characters in his mangas, author Tatsuki Fujimoto’s latest series proved to be predictable for fans. This was one of the rare occasions where the fandom correctly predicted the outcome, as most readers anticipated the inevitable defeat of the Special Division against the powerful Hero of Hell.

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The Chainsaw Man fandom was not expecting much from the new Special Division, given the current context of the story. Many believe that with the manga coming to a close, it is too late to introduce numerous new characters and have them play a major role.

It was not surprising that these characters were included in order to showcase the Hero of Hell and his abilities, as he had not demonstrated them since his confrontation with Makima in the initial part of the story. Additionally, it can be argued that these characters did not play a significant role in the manga beyond this purpose.

“What frauds, but it was too be expected,”someone said.

“Fujimoto saw everyone liking her and said ‘ok that’s enough’”another person said.

“Buddy’s still in shock at how useless the pill bug was,”someone else said.

Denji returned to his Hero of Hell form (Image via MAPPA).

Additionally, it is highly likely that the upcoming chapters will focus heavily on characters like Fami, Yoru, and Katana Man. This is evident in the fact that the battle in Chainsaw Man chapter 172 primarily showcased the abilities of the Hero of Hell. As a result, one could argue that the Special Division served as a plot device for this purpose.

“So I guess there are no more ears since Pochita erased them all,”someone said.

“Absolutely brutal how fast he slaughtered them without a chance to react properly… and no matter if they are out there with him or somewhere else entirely,”another person said.

The outcome of the upcoming chapters is still unknown, but it is undeniable that the massacre in chapter 172 was anticipated.

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