Pochita’s Major Error in Chainsaw Man: The Impact of His Encounter with the Aging Devil

In the latest chapters of Tatsuki Fujimoto’s acclaimed series Chainsaw Man, a pivotal storyline revolves around the agreement made between the Aging Devil and Public Safety. Under this arrangement, the Aging Devil is prepared to sacrifice itself to be consumed by Pochita, effectively eradicating the notion of aging from existence.

Despite the Aging Devil’s willingness to submit to Pochita’s power, it was reportedly turned down by the Hero of Hell, leaving the reasons for this rejection unclear at this point. Fans of Chainsaw Man largely supported Pochita’s decision, as it spared the lives of 10,000 innocent children that would have been lost due to the contract with Public Safety.

However, examining the situation from a different angle suggests that Pochita’s refusal could be seen as a significant misstep. This alternate assessment may lend more weight to Public Safety’s motives than fans have been inclined to believe.

A fresh perspective on the Aging Devil’s deal in Chainsaw Man reveals Pochita’s error and Public Safety’s objective

Pochita’s potential decision to consume the Aging Devil in Chainsaw Man would undeniably come with a severe consequence—the tragic loss of 10,000 children. This sacrifice is precisely what led fans to immediately criticize Public Safety for their proposed choice. Similarly, it provides context for their subsequent relief when Pochita appeared to reject the Aging Devil.

Nonetheless, there might be advantages to accepting the Aging Devil’s offer to erase aging, particularly with the looming threat of the Death Devil. The fear of mortality is closely tied to the experience of aging and the relentless march of time. For many, concerns over death intensify in direct correlation to aging and the mental toll that acknowledgment brings.

Consequently, it’s reasonable to deduce that abolishing aging could significantly undermine the Death Devil by stripping away a primary source of fear associated with death. While this action alone might not completely diminish the Death Devil’s power and influence, it would certainly skew the balance. Thus, Pochita’s rejection of the Aging Devil could be interpreted as a critical blunder, especially given the impending conflict with the Death Devil.

This viewpoint also invites further exploration into Public Safety’s intentions, suggesting they may not be as cruel and malicious as initially perceived. Notably, the organization’s primary aim in Chainsaw Man Part 2 appears to prevent the emergence of the Death Devil. This raises the possibility that their deal with the Aging Devil was strategically motivated to mitigate the threat posed by the Death Devil.

Nonetheless, it is essential to clarify that sacrificing 10,000 innocent lives remains utterly abhorrent and indefensible. No rationale, even for a presumed greater good, can justify the loss of such lives. Yet, this alternative viewpoint implies that thwarting Public Safety’s plan might be Pochita’s most significant miscalculation throughout the series.

Concluding thoughts

Public Safety's deal with the Aging Devil may have been part of a larger plan which Pochita ruined (Image via MAPPA Studios) — Public Safety’s deal with the Aging Devil may have been part of a larger plan which Pochita ruined (Image via MAPPA Studios)

While Pochita did reject the Aging Devil’s offer, leading to this hypothetical misjudgment, there’s no indication that the Chainsaw Devil won’t have another opportunity. Fans can expect to see Pochita revisit the Aging Devil when Denji and Asa Mitaka, also known as the War Devil Yoru, escape from the Primal Fear Devil’s realm. Making the “correct”choice in this subsequent encounter could provide humanity with a critical advantage against the Death Devil in their forthcoming confrontation.

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