Chapter 206 of Chainsaw Man expands the emotional complexity of the current arc by pitting Denji against his greatest enemy yet: himself. As the Falling Devil traps him in a spiral of mental manipulation and distorted gravity, Asa Mitaka emerges as the key player in turning the tide of the conflict.
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The character, previously torn between submission and insecurity, reveals strength, clarity, and courage that contrast with the protagonist's emotional turmoil. The new chapter solidifies Asa as one of the pillars of the current narrative and elevates the Fall to an unprecedented level of symbolic and psychological threat.
The Fall manipulates mind and matter and plunges Denji into a state of collapse.
The Fall is not just another devil with physical strength or a grotesque appearance. Her true power manifests itself in distorting natural laws and destabilizing the emotional balance of her victims. In just a few scenes, she transforms an ordinary city into an apocalyptic stage, elevating buildings with gravitational manipulation and causing mass panic.
However, what truly stands out is the way it invades Denji's mind. He is confronted with old, unresolved memories, including the episode involving two brothers who admired Chainsaw Man. One of them was sacrificed by Denji in exchange for the life of a cat, a choice that now returns as trauma, symbolized by a man emerging from the mouth of the Fall. Furthermore, this character, presumably the surviving brother, accuses Denji of selfishness and forces him to relive his guilt.
Denji loses control of his form and has an emotional breakdown.
Amidst the Fall's manipulation, Denji can't even maintain his Chainsaw Man form. He begins to levitate, overcome by guilt and emotional fragility, repeating an apology that echoes like a desperate mantra. The images of "child Denji" crying reinforce his emotional regression and show that the Fall's true power lies not in destruction, but in destabilizing his enemies from within.
At this point, Denji isn't the brutal hero readers have come to know, but a lost boy, broken by his own decisions. It's the character's lowest point since the series' early chapters.
Asa Mitaka blows up his own prison to rescue Denji
It's precisely when all seems lost that Asa Mitaka breaks the usual narrative structure of Chainsaw Man. Even trapped under the rubble of a building, she decides to fight back. Ignoring the warnings of Yoru, the Devil of War, that the explosion could destroy her too, Asa chooses to free herself with an explosive attack. Thus, the action, besides being literal, is symbolic: it represents a break with her previous passivity.
The text emphasizes Asa's initiative, as he climbs the wreckage amidst the chaos and leaps to grab Denji's foot, still suspended and trapped in delirium. The gesture is simple, but carries the weight of a mature decision: it's not just about saving Denji, but about reaffirming his own identity and place in that chaotic reality.
The new emotional protagonist of the saga?
The relationship between Asa and Denji, initially built on rivalry and distrust, takes on a deeper dimension in this chapter. By deciding to save him, Asa adopts a stance Denji couldn't adopt: active empathy. While the protagonist crumbles, Asa proves focused, courageous, and strategic.
This role reversal may signal a structural shift within the narrative. Asa ceases to be a tormented supporting character and positions herself as a balancing force. Furthermore, the contrast between her and the figure of the Fall, both female and possessing complex mental powers, reinforces the idea that the current battle is more psychological than physical.
Where to read Chainsaw Man
Readers can follow Chainsaw Man on Viz Media and MANGA Plus , which offer the three most recent chapters. Shonen Jump+ offers full access through a monthly subscription.
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