Episode 11 of the anime Chainsaw Man caught the attention of otaku by unexpectedly recreating a famous internet meme: the " Piper Perri Surrounded " meme. The scene shows Makima sitting on a couch surrounded by five men—a framing that immediately reminded fans of the iconic image that went viral in adult films.
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In the context of the story, Makima visits a group of criminals seeking information about an enemy Denji would face that same day. She attends the meeting alone, and at that moment, the framing sparks the inevitable comparison. Although the scene comes directly from the original manga, many had already pointed out this similarity long before the anime adaptation.
Fan reaction on social media
On social media, there was no shortage of ironic and humorous comments. Some fans joked that Tatsuki Fujimoto , the creator of the work, "planned everything" as a critique or reference to pop culture and cinema. Others pointed out that, unlike the original meme, it was the men who ended up at a disadvantage in the scene.
Furthermore, many pointed out that this isn't the first time the Chainsaw Man has sparked unexpected comparisons. As a result, the episode quickly became one of the most talked-about of the season—reinforcing the impact and popularity of the work both within and outside the otaku community.
About the story
Chainsaw Man is set in a world where demons are born from human fears. Denji, a young man in debt, works as a demon hunter alongside his partner Pochita, a chainsaw-shaped demon. The manga was launched by Fujimoto in 2018 and concluded its first arc in 2020, with 11 volumes.
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