Chapter 204 of the Chainsaw Man manga, published on May 10, 2025, marks the end of one of the most intense arcs in the current phase of the series. The long-awaited battle between Denji and the Fakesaw Man comes to a close in a sequence filled with tension, violence, and moral choices.
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At the same time, chapter 204 of Chainsaw Man reveals the identity of the body used by the enemy and officially introduces, for the first time, the Fire Demon in his true form. The episode expands the universe of the work and prepares the ground for new clashes involving central characters and villains that have been little explored yet.
Denji makes extreme decisions to save innocents and confront his direct rival, even if the outcome alienates him from the audience he's trying to protect. The victims' reaction once again exposes the protagonist's dilemma, oscillating between the role of savior and monster in the eyes of society. Meanwhile, the emergence of the new demon shifts the balance of power in the plot 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 exactly where the previous episode left off. Denji and the War Demon, Yoru, plummet from a ruined building overtaken by the Fall. In freefall, Yoru transforms the building into a sword, abandoning the scene to confront her own adversary. This leaves Denji alone facing Fakesaw Man.
Without dialogue, the enemy advances. Denji proposes a truce: freeing the imprisoned humans in exchange for his life. Fakesaw doesn't respond. The proposal fails. With only fighting left, Denji goes for direct confrontation. He criticizes his opponent's strategy, warns about 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 blow. He splits the enemy in half, from top to bottom. Only then is he able to end the threat. With this, the civilians trapped in his arms are freed.
Civilians survive but react with fear upon seeing 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 who was at the heart of Fakesaw Man. The sight of the scene causes panic among the freed victims. They flee screaming, call for medical help, and treat Denji with disgust.
The situation illustrates one of the central themes of the series: even when acting as a hero, Denji receives no recognition. On the contrary, he is often treated like a monster. The irony of this rejection is highlighted by the contrast between his efforts to prevent deaths and how he is perceived by the population.
This moment reinforces the character's feeling of isolation and adds an emotional layer to his journey. However, the pain of being misunderstood, already addressed in other phases of the series, takes on new weight in the face of the scene's brutality.
The Fire Demon emerges and reveals a connection to the Fakesaw Man's body
With the battle over, the plot takes another turn. A figure previously absent appears in Denji's field of vision. It is the Fire Demon, now presented in its complete form. Unlike other antagonists, this character does not immediately launch an attack.
Instead, she approaches Fakesaw Man's decapitated body and points to his head. The now-human face reveals that the body belonged to someone she knows. She asks Denji if he recognizes the person. No answer is given, as the chapter ends at that exact point, casting a new mystery over 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 interconnection between the enemies. The connection between human bodies and demonic entities takes center stage, 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 continues to be one of the emotional driving forces of the story.
Furthermore, the formal debut of the Fire Demon in Chainsaw Man also raises new questions. What is her true objective? Why did she share a body with Fakesaw Man? What awaits Denji in the next chapters? These questions remain open, generating anticipation among readers and pointing to a new turning point in the narrative.
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