Chapter 204 of the Chainsaw Man manga, published on May 10, 2025, marks the conclusion of one of the most tense arcs of the current series. The long-awaited battle between Denji and Fakesaw Man comes to an end in a sequence filled with tension, violence, and moral choices.
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Meanwhile, Chapter 204 of Chainsaw Man reveals the identity of the enemy's body and officially introduces the Fire Demon in his true form for the first time. The episode expands the universe of the series and sets the stage for new clashes involving central characters and previously unexplored villains.
Denji makes extreme decisions to save innocents and face his direct rival, even though the outcome distances him from the empathy of the public he's trying to protect. The victims' reactions once again expose the protagonist's dilemma, as he oscillates between the role of savior and that of monster in the eyes of society. The emergence of the new demon shifts the plot's balance of power and suggests new directions for the narrative.
Fight between Denji and Fakesaw Man intensifies and ends with fatal blow
The chapter's opening picks up right where the previous episode ended. Denji and the Demon of War, Yoru, plummet from a ruined building dominated by the Fall. In freefall, Yoru transforms the building into a sword, abandoning the scene to face his own adversary. With that, Denji finds himself alone facing Fakesaw Man.
Without dialogue, the enemy advances. Denji proposes a truce: free the imprisoned humans in exchange for his life. Fakesaw doesn't respond. The proposal fails. With only the fight remaining, Denji goes for direct confrontation. He criticizes his opponent's strategy, warns of his own limitations, and, between attacks, makes ironic comments that allude to his wounded humanity.
After decapitating Fakesaw, Denji realizes that the headless body continues to attack. He then opts for a more decisive strike. He slices the enemy in half, from top to bottom. Only then can he end the threat. With that, the civilians trapped in its arms are freed.
Civilians survive but react with fear when they see Denji covered in blood
Despite having saved all the hostages, Denji finds himself covered in fragments of human bodies. The pieces belong to the original host that was in Fakesaw Man's heart. The sight of this causes panic in the freed victims. They run away screaming, calling for medical help, and treating Denji with disgust.
The situation highlights one of the series' central themes: even when acting as a hero, Denji receives no recognition. Instead, he's often treated like a monster. The irony of this rejection is highlighted by the contrast between his efforts to prevent deaths and how he's perceived by the public.
This moment reinforces the character's sense of isolation and adds an emotional layer to his journey. However, the pain of misunderstanding, already touched upon in other parts of the series, takes on new weight in the brutality of the scene.
Fire Demon emerges and reveals connection to Fakesaw Man's body
With the battle over, the plot takes a new turn. A previously absent figure appears in Denji's field of vision. It's the Fire Demon, now presented in its complete form. Unlike other antagonists, the character doesn't immediately attack.
Instead, she approaches Fakesaw Man's decapitated body and points to his head. The now-human face betrays that the body belonged to someone familiar. She asks Denji if he recognizes the person. The answer isn't given, as the chapter ends at that exact point, leaving a new mystery about what will happen next.
Thus, the revelation that the Fire Demon inhabited the body of the defeated enemy establishes a direct connection between the two villains and anticipates the beginning of a new, possibly darker and more complex arc.
New chapter of Chainsaw Man expands the universe of the work and anticipates future conflicts
With the fall of Fakesaw Man and the arrival of the Fire Demon, chapter 204 breaks with the traditional structure of isolated fights and deepens the interconnectedness between the enemies. The connection between human bodies and demonic entities is highlighted, expanding the series' mythology.
Furthermore, the episode reinforces the theme of public rejection of Denji, even in the face of heroic actions. The duality between the good he tries to do and how he is perceived remains one of the emotional drivers of the story.
Furthermore, the Fire Demon's formal debut in Chainsaw Man also raises new questions. What is her true purpose? Why did she share a body with Fakesaw Man? What awaits Denji in the upcoming chapters? These questions remain open, generating anticipation among readers and pointing to a new turning point in the narrative.
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