The looming presence of the Death Devil casts a shadow over the events of Chainsaw Man. The air feels thick with unease ever since the Famine Devil, also known as Fami, foretold the rise of a “Great King of Terror.”This foreboding event is thought to signify humanity’s impending doom, initiating a new era dominated by Devils, with only Chainsaw Man and Yoru, the War Devil, standing a chance against it.
But is it possible that such a dismal fate can be averted? Could Denji and Asa Mitaka/Yoru find a way to escape the clutches of the Aging Devil and return to thwart the Death Devil? If they succeed, it might lead to an utterly different outcome than what has been speculated. Let’s delve deeper into this scenario.
Note: The insights presented in this article are speculative.
Chainsaw Man: A Potential World Without the Death Devil
In chapter 132, the Chainsaw Man Church for World Peace unveiled a captivating narrative involving a fabricated version of Chainsaw Man. They spoke of a storyline reminiscent of Adam and Eve and a world devoid of Devils, which the impostor claimed to support. There stands a chance that such a narrative could manifest in the forthcoming chapters.
As explored in earlier theories, it’s likely that creator Tatsuki Fujimoto will use the current situation to deepen the bond between Denji and Asa. Additionally, Yoru will likely find herself more involved, having to come to terms with her current limitations. This journey might enable them to return to their original world, where they would confront—and perhaps overtake—the Death Devil, potentially even obliterate it.
Yet, envisioning a world without the Death Devil brings intriguing yet chaotic possibilities. As one of the Four Horsemen, the absence of the Death Devil could lead to significant consequences in future storylines. This Devil embodies humanity’s primal fear: the fear of death itself. If the Death Devil were to vanish (perhaps embraced by Pochita), the entire universe of the series would undergo a profound transformation.
Previous chapters have delved into the impacts that entities like the War Devil and Control Devil have wielded upon the world. Many fans are now speculating about what a reality without the Death Devil would entail. As noted, such a scenario could dramatically shift the very fabric of fear itself. Fujimoto has hinted at the idea of Devil eradication before, suggesting that the elimination of fears or concepts is a feasible outcome.
If the concept of death were to be entirely eradicated, the natural order of existence could plunge into profound disarray. This chaos would likely extend beyond mere physical demise to encompass widespread changes in how people perceive and fear death. Consequently, an essential aspect of humanity might unravel, leading to a strange landscape where individuals neither fear death nor, perhaps, even experience it.
The role of fear in human motivation is crucial; eradicating the fundamental fear of death could render life devoid of meaning. Furthermore, without the anxieties and pain instigated by Devils, humanity would lack a counterbalance to its joys. Any imbalance tends to collapse under its own weight, and in a world where death is non-existent, individuals could spiral into madness, akin to the ex-Devil Hunter depicted in chapter 180.
Concluding Thoughts
With the Aging Devil’s ominous proposition, one can expect even greater challenges arising from the Death Devil. Readers are keen to see how Fujimoto will elaborate on this particular Devil, especially since each of his primary Devils has been uniquely crafted to represent the fears they symbolize.
Defeating or abolishing the essence of Death would undoubtedly plunge the world into disarray. There are numerous paths this narrative could take, considering that life’s significance is often tied to our mortality. However, it poses an intriguing question: would humanity achieve immortality with the Death Devil’s removal, or would life continue as normal, only oblivious to its inevitable end?
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