Tatsuki Fujimoto's Chainsaw Man has become one of the most distinctive manga ever serialized in Weekly Shōnen Jump. From the very beginning, the series establishes itself as more than a typical shōnen, delving into serious and mature themes often absent from the genre. What truly elevates the story, however, is how it explores these themes through its various devils, one of the series' defining elements.

Chainsaw Man has introduced numerous devils, each leaving a profound impact on Denji in different ways. Unfortunately, their influence has largely been a source of suffering, relentlessly tormenting him. The series seems overdue for a moment of kindness toward its protagonist. With the release of Chainsaw Man chapter #193, it becomes even clearer what Denji has been missing his entire life and that is something the story could finally provide through the introduction of another devil, a recurring force that continues to shape his journey.

The Love Devil in Chainsaw Man Could Fill the Big Void In Denji's Life

Denji Has Never Experienced Any Kind Of Real Love

The core premise of Chainsaw Man revolves around Denji, whose greatest ambition has always been to live a normal teenage life. This desire stems from the hardships he endured as a child, ranging from severe neglect to outright abuse. However, after gaining the power of the Chainsaw Devil and becoming a chainsaw man, Denji's life takes a turn not toward normalcy, but deeper into chaos and danger, further depriving him of the love he so desperately craves.

Denji's belief that his newfound status might make him popular, win him the affection of girls, and eventually lead to intimacy is, at its core, a cry for help. It suggests that more than anything, he longs for love. Given his lack of experience with genuine affection, Denji appears to equate love with sex. However, his emotional breakdown upon hearing Yoru/Asa confess their feelings for him reveals a deeper truth: what he truly desires is not just physical closeness, but a real, heartfelt connection.

Since Denji has likely confused love with sex, it's possible that any form of love, romantic or otherwise, could fulfill his longing. This includes parental love, something he has never known. His mother died when he was very young, and he was forced to kill his own abusive father, leaving him without a guiding parental figure. This underscores the painful reality that Denji has never been loved, and any form of genuine affection could help fill the void in his life.

However, characters like Makima, the Control Devil, and Yoru, the War Devil, have consistently exploited Denji's emotional vulnerability for their own gain. Given this pattern, the series could greatly benefit from introducing a Love Devil, one that would finally offer Denji kindness and positively influence his character. With its own unique nature, the Love Devil could provide Denji with the development fans have long been hoping for, marking a significant turning point in his journey.

How A Love Devil Could Make a Significant Impact On Denji's Life

He Could Experience Multiple Types Of Love

With the introduction of the Love Devil, Chainsaw Man could finally address Denji's unspoken cry for love. This devil could possess a range of abilities, potentially taking on an eros form to embody romantic love and a filial form to represent parental love. Since Denji has been deprived of both, the Love Devil could offer him the chance to experience these emotions.

However, at the end of the day, the Love Devil is still a devil, meaning Denji might not receive this affection without consequences. Given that every devil has its own agenda, the Love Devil could have an ulterior motive while allowing Denji to experience love. But this very conflict could make Denji's character development even more profound. By navigating different forms of affection, he could emerge as a transformed individual.

This could also make Denji a more determined character, especially if he finds himself forced to fight the Love Devil should it demand something precious from him in return, perhaps Asa, who currently seems to be the closest thing to genuine affection in his life. However, Fujimoto may also continue the series' pattern of pushing Denji further into darkness. Either way, with Chainsaw Man openly acknowledging that Denji's greatest void has been love, a Love Devil could bring a significant narrative shift while deeply impacting its protagonist that fans have been waiting for a while.