Chapter 202 of Chainsaw Man, officially released this Tuesday (6), brought a mix of tension, body horror and ethical dilemmas that deeply impacted readers. While the confrontation between Denji and Yoru promised to be the highlight, the appearance of the enigmatic Fakesaw Man ended up dominating the narrative, revealing clues about his true identity and his macabre objectives.
The episode not only reinforces the psychological depth of the manga, but also raises increasingly complex moral questions for its protagonist.
Tensions between Denji and Yoru intensify
The chapter begins immediately after the events of the previous episode, with Denji and War Devil Yoru in the midst of an argument. Yoru provokes Denji, questioning if he's angry enough to confront her. Denji, clearly on the verge of a rage attack, activates his chainsaws, but Yoru diverts his attention and directly attacks the Fakesaw Man with one of her signature attacks, the "Bang".
The attempt, however, fails. Fakesaw manages to dodge and, in an immediate response, Denji cuts off his left arm. Now armless, Fakesaw ironically asks if the conflict between the two was just a staged act to leave him vulnerable. Denji denies it and states that Yoru is simply "crazy like that". Yoru, as if confirming Denji's statement, says that it's cold and that it's time to leave, launching another Bang against the enemy, who now seemed defenseless.
The arrival of the Fire Demon zombies
What seemed to be the end for the Fakesaw Man takes an unexpected turn. Two infected individuals, Fire Devil contractors transformed into Chainsaw Man zombies, step in front of the attack to protect him. Soon after, an even larger number of contractors join the Fakesaw, forming a human shield around him.
It is at this moment that one of the most grotesque moments in the manga occurs: the bodies of the contractors begin to merge with Fakesaw, creating new limbs from a jumble of interconnected arms, legs, and torsos. Yoru watches the scene with disgust, while Fakesaw confirms to Denji that it feels absolutely nothing when cutting up strangers.
A new dilemma: to save or to kill?
The scene reaches its peak of horror when Fakesaw questions Denji: would he be able to kill people begging for help without feeling guilt? The provocation takes on an even more cruel tone when the bodies fused to the Fakesaw Man suddenly regain consciousness. Now aware of the deformation and forced fusion, the contractors begin screaming for help in absolute panic.
One of them recognizes Denji and begs him to save them. Denji, perplexed, stares at Fakesaw in silence for a few seconds. The tension breaks when Fakesaw tries to attack him, causing the protagonist to quickly dodge. However, the movement further injures the people trapped in his grotesque new limbs, generating a new wave of screams and cries for help. The scene closes the chapter on a note of utter despair.
Fakesaw Man and his connection to the Fire Demon
Although chapter 202 doesn't explicitly reveal anything, it strongly suggests that the Fakesaw Man is, in fact, the true form of the Fire Devil, or at least a direct manifestation of its power. This becomes evident through its influence over contractors and the way it absorbs their bodies and souls to generate new limbs.
Another important point is the dynamic between Denji and Yoru. Despite their disagreements and mutual attacks, the episode suggests that they still depend on each other, indicating that, however chaotic their partnership may be, their separation is far from happening.
Psychological horror and identity in check
Chapter 202 of Chainsaw Man reinforces what many fans already know: this is no ordinary work. Instead of focusing solely on action and violence, Tatsuki Fujimoto's manga places its characters in constant moral and emotional conflicts, challenging their identities, purposes, and ethical boundaries. The emergence of Fakesaw Man as a possible representation of the Fire Devil opens a new arc full of tension, ambiguity, and psychological terror.
Denji, once seen as a reluctant hero, now finds himself caught between his responsibilities and the brutal reality of his choices. How will he react to so many pleas for help coming from deformed and sentient bodies? Chainsaw Man remains one of the most provocative series on the current scene, delivering not only stylized violence, but human dilemmas that resonate far beyond the pages of the manga.
Where can I read Chainsaw Man?
To read the new chapter, fans can use the official digital channels of the publisher Shueisha. The platforms MANGAPlus , Viz Media, and the Shonen Jump+ app are available. The first two offer the first three and the last three chapters for free, while the last requires a paid subscription for full access.
