Chapter 203 of Chainsaw Man promises to be one of the most intense of the second part of the manga. After the clash with Fakew Man, which has explored Denji's emotional vulnerability by using hostages such as weapons, the narrative goes to a decisive moment. History is not only based on violent action or supernatural twists, but in the moral and psychological dilemmas that Denji faces, reflecting the consequences of being a human with the heart of a devil.
Although concrete spoilers are not yet available, the most attentive readers already can predict which direction the manga can follow. Author Tatsuki Fujimoto usually dives into the internal feelings of the characters, and it seems that this new chapter will put Denji again in the face of a difficult choice: preserving his humanity or sacrificing innocent lives to win.
Yoru is combined with Denji, but the methods remain in conflict
One of the big surprises the previous chapter brought was the apparent change of posture of War Devil Yoru, which now seems willing to collaborate with Denji, at least temporarily. This new dynamic can represent an important turnaround in history, as until then the two were on opposite sides. However, even contributing, the goals remain different. While Denji wants to save people, Yoru sees humans as pieces of a much larger and more cruel game.
This tension between the two should grow even more when Yoru tries to justify his attack on the woman Denji tried to save. She claims that she always wanted to show him the "fun side" of being a demon and thus distorts the concept of freedom and power. Her speech will probably reinforce Denji's internal conflict, which resists the idea of losing her empathy and becoming a creature without humanity, like so many other demons in the series.
Fakesaw Man Forces Denji to revive traumas from the past
The presence of Fakesaw Man serves as a distorted mirror of Denji himself. He represents what Denji could become if he gave up his conscience and acted only like a killing machine. The cruelty of using hostages such as living arms during combat exposes the severity of the situation and pressures Denji to act. He tries to negotiate, hesitate and wonders if there is really a way that does not involve innocent deaths.
An important moment can come when one of the victims used by Fakesaw begs to be killed quickly, asking for mercy. This brutal request brings out memories of the fight against Santa Claus, still in part 1, when Denji faced similar dilemmas. The repetition of the scenario is no wonder: Fujimoto seems to want to reinforce that Denji's true enemy is his own conscience.
The arrival of Death Devil seals the dark tone of the plot
The conclusion of chapter 203 of Chainsaw Man must be marked by the appearance of Death Devil, an entity long awaited by readers. The arrival of this figure may represent not only a new threat, but also the symbolic closure of the Denji conflict faces internally. Death Devil's satisfied smile at Denji's decisions will suggest that each step taken towards violence and coldness is closely observed by larger and darker forces.
It is possible that Fakesaw Man celebrates Denji's decision by killing the hostages, but his intensity will suggest second intentions. Yoru's celebration will be no less disturbing, for she will finally find Denji to give in to an impulse that brings him closer to his demonic nature. However, the protagonist himself may not have time to reflect on the impact of his actions before the next challenge arises.
Where and when reading chapter 203 of Chainsaw Man
The new chapter will be published simultaneously on various platforms. Readers will be able to access it for free on the sites of Viz Media and Manga Plus , which provide the three latest chapters of the work. The Shonen Jump+ offers complete access through monthly subscription.
Check out the launch times according to the region:
- Pacific Time (PST) -8am, Tuesday, May 20
- EAST (EST) -11am, Tuesday, May 20
- London (BST) -16h, Tuesday, May 20
- Central Europe (CEST) -17h, Tuesday, May 20
- India (IST) -8:30 pm, Tuesday, May 20
- Philippines (PHT) -23h, Tuesday, May 20
- Japan (JST) -0h, Wednesday, May 21
- Australia (ACT) -0:30 am, Wednesday, May 21
