Chainsaw Man Sets Up Hellish Apocalypse With a Chilling Plot Twist

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Chapter 225 of Chainsaw Man hinted at the return of characters like Power, Nayuta, and the Darkness Devil, or even new Primal Fears. However, chapter 226 quickly dismissed all of those possibilities – and seemingly eliminated every devil in Hell. The story picks up with Denji and Yoru discovering an empty Hell, devoid of devils, except for a powerful new villain who manages to actually harm Chainsaw Man – something the War Devil couldn’t do.

The chapter doesn’t state the new devil’s name, but its appearance strongly hints it’s the Locust Devil, linking the new villain to the frightening imagery of the Book of Revelation. Interestingly, this devil looks a lot like Seraphim, a character from the first part of Chainsaw Man. This connection to both the Control Devil and the emptiness of Hell is a huge, unexpected plot point that’s been subtly foreshadowed, and it could signal that the final events of Part 2 are about to begin, potentially leading to a grim fate for humanity.

It’s the End of the World For Chainsaw Man in a Biblical Apocalypse for the Series

Chapter 226 of Chainsaw Man is unsettling despite appearing calm on the surface. While it mainly introduces the Locust Devil, a closer look reveals a much more disturbing reality. When Denji and Yoru arrive in this Hell, they find it completely empty – unlike their previous encounter with the Darkness Devil. Denji even points out the complete lack of Devils, and the story intends for readers to share his shock and confusion at finding nothing there.

The absence of devils in Hell is a striking parallel to a passage in the Book of Revelation. Revelation 9:6 states that people will desperately seek death but be unable to find it. This mirrors Denji’s experience perfectly – as the world faces the predicted end times, he searches for death in Hell and finds absolutely nothing. Chapter 226 reinforces this connection by referencing Revelation 9:3, which describes locusts emerging from the smoke, and Revelation 9:7, which depicts these locusts as horse-like warriors with golden crowns and human faces.

As a huge fan of Chainsaw Man, I’ve been completely gripped by the recent chapters, especially with how they tie into biblical prophecy! The story is building towards the end times as described in the Book of Revelation, specifically the seven trumpets. It’s wild to think that the fifth trumpet – which involves a falling star and terrifying locusts – might be happening now within the manga’s universe. That ‘falling star’ feels like a clear nod to Yoru’s power, and the locusts… well, they’re already here! Even though Denji took down the Locust Devil, it’s becoming increasingly clear that this is just the beginning. Honestly, everything points towards a massive, potentially world-ending conflict. It’s intense!

The Locust Devil is Stronger Than Chainsaw Man and The War Devil – & That Should Terrify You

The sudden appearance of the Locust Devil in Hell is already unsettling, but its incredible strength – enough to seriously injure the War Devil and actually hurt Chainsaw Man – suggests a major problem. It’s likely the Locust Devil has been consuming other devils, becoming far more powerful than it should be. Considering the world is facing potential destruction, a devil this strong, capable of challenging even Denji, feels like a perfect sign of the coming apocalypse. The Locust Devil even manages to cut off Denji’s arm, causing him significant pain.

If the Locust Devil is actually Seraphim, things could get much worse, suggesting Makima still has some influence and Denji will have to confront her again. Seraphim disappeared after his first appearance in Chainsaw Man Part 1, meaning he probably survived Denji’s attack. Even if they aren’t connected, the Locust Devil is being presented as an even greater threat than the War Devil, potentially capable of wiping out all of humanity. To save the world, Denji and Yoru will likely have to work together, but it remains to be seen where the story is headed as Chainsaw Man reaches its dramatic conclusion.

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2026-01-13 23:42