The latest chapter of Chainsaw Man is making waves with its surprising twists. As Denji faces turmoil over his future, Asa takes a drastic and unexpected step to gain control over the Chainsaw Devil.
This dramatic scene has drawn comparisons to Neon Genesis Evangelion, prompting a response from the anime’s voice actor, Megumi Ogata, who voiced Shinji Ikari.
Denji and Shinji, while having distinct abilities, share similar mental struggles, particularly with their fathers. Shinji’s father leads NERV, while Denji’s father is deceased, and Denji was revealed to be responsible for his death.
Despite gaining some respect as a hero, Denji’s troubles continue, with threats from the Chainsaw Man Church and the Japanese government.
The social media buzz around Chainsaw Man caught Ogata’s attention, puzzled by the “Denji Ikari” trend. Although an official crossover between Chainsaw Man and Evangelion seems unlikely, past events, like the EVA pilots battling Shin Godzilla at Universal Studios Japan, show anything is possible.
Fans are eager to see how the controversial scene will be adapted into anime, but it will be a wait. Meanwhile, the Chainsaw Man anime gears up for its first movie, The Reze Arc, with future series likely on the horizon.
