Chainsaw Man Chapter 153 has potentially addressed a longstanding question surrounding Nayuta & Makima’s reincarnation.
The narrative of Chainsaw Man has taken a distinctive turn with the introduction of the new Academy saga, departing from the Public Safety and intense Devil battles. The focus has shifted to a new central character, Asa, as she navigates her life with a new “roommate,” and Denji’s day-to-day experiences unfold, interspersed with the inevitable violent Devil fights that define the series.
Recent chapters have steered away from Asa’s perspective, and the storyline has delved into Denji’s internal struggles. He grapples with thoughts of abandoning his current life, leaving both himself and Nayuta behind, and fully embracing the persona of Chainsaw Man. Denji finds allure in the notoriety and fame that accompanies being a chainsaw-wielding superhero.
However, the latest chapter hints at Denji facing the opposite outcome of his desires, potentially validating Nayuta’s perspective on Chainsaw Man.
Chainsaw Man Chapter 153 Pushes Makima and Nayuta Further Apart
The longstanding speculation about Nayuta potentially being the reincarnation of Makima, gradually growing back to that point, may no longer be a cause for concern. A crucial scene in the latest chapter sheds light on Nayuta’s perspective of the protagonist, Denji.
During the Public Safety Saga, Makima maintained a distant relationship with Denji but tolerated his immaturity as a means to approach Chainsaw Man. Indifferent to Denji’s humanity, his relationships, or aspirations, Makima viewed Denji solely as the embodiment of Chainsaw Man.
Nayuta, the reincarnation of the Control Devil following Denji’s victory over Makima in the previous saga, exudes a childlike demeanor and seems unconcerned beyond her family circle. When Denji embraces his Chainsaw Man persona and suggests Nayuta stay away, the chapter reveals Nayuta’s distinct viewpoint. Contrary to Makima, Nayuta perceives Denji for who he is, not merely as Chainsaw Man.
This perspective aligns with fan discussions on the Chainsaw Man subreddit, where users like u/Zekriy have shared manga images supporting this interpretation:
Denji, yearning to reclaim his Chainsaw Man identity, finds himself in a situation where the public no longer appreciates their chainsaw-headed hero, thwarting his aspirations of returning to the savior role he once held. Nayuta, undeterred by Denji’s comments, takes action to rescue him from the enraged citizens upset about the Chainsaw-head Devil outbreak causing global chaos.
Nayuta’s actions dispel concerns about her being Makima, as her firm commitment to protecting Denji and their pets contradicts the controlling nature associated with the Control Devil.
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