Chainsaw Man chapter 196 has recently ignited a wave of excitement among fans with the formal debut of the enigmatic Death Devil, alongside the unexpected return of Denji’s impostor, who is affectionately referred to as “Fakesaw Man”by the community. This development has spurred numerous fan theories, with one intriguing hypothesis positing that Fakesaw Man could be a fusion of the Pochita corpses scattered throughout the series.
According to the theory, Pochita has left behind remnants of his Hero of Hell form in various arcs of the Chainsaw Man saga. It’s suggested that the Fire Devil, who cleverly masquerades as the Justice Devil, may have combined these discarded remains with those of a human. If true, this could imply that the Fire Devil possesses the unique ability to merge human and supernatural entities using flames, thereby representing a haunting aspect of Denji’s past.
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The Connection Between Fakesaw Man and Denji’s History
Pochita first unleashed his Hero of Hell transformation towards the conclusion of the manga’s earlier chapters. During his confrontation with Makima, his heart was jettisoned into space for survival, leading to the corpse of this form being left behind. Later, Pochita utilized this version to distract Makima, indicating the presence of another body that was also abandoned.
Considering that the Fire Devil has a history of creating counterfeit versions of characters, there’s substantial reasoning to assert that they are responsible for the creation of Fakesaw Man. The utilization of fire in this fusion process aligns with the established lore of supernatural communications in the narrative.
The conceptualization of a counterfeit Hero of Hell is particularly compelling, especially given that Fakesaw Man displays two of the signature chainsaw mouths, aligning with the theory about utilizing the remnants of Pochita’s form. Additionally, the character’s absence of skin may symbolize the damage inflicted during the arrival on Earth, representing a metaphorical rebirth through flames.
Diving Deeper into the Fan Theory
The narrative of the fake Chainsaw Man has lingered in the background for quite some time. Author Tatsuki Fujimoto’s choice to spotlight this theme alongside the introduction of the Death Devil suggests that Fakesaw Man could be designed as a stand-in for Denji’s role in vanquishing Death, should he refuse the task.
However, Fujimoto is renowned for crafting unexpected twists, which leads to a plausible theory that this entity may have a more unsettling origin—a creation born from unintentional circumstances mirroring Denji’s own evolution. Despite its monstrous features, the dialogue attributed to Fakesaw Man hints at an unsettling level of sentience.
Concluding Thoughts
The emergence of the fake Chainsaw Man has been a long-anticipated plot twist, and it appears that Fujimoto is prepared to explore its implications. The origins of this character are bound to shape audience perceptions considerably, influencing how readers interpret its role and significance in the ongoing series.