The latest chapter of Chainsaw Man has delivered one of the biggest twists in the series so far. Chapter 198, released on April 1, 2025, finally unmasked the Death Devil, leaving fans stunned. While many had speculated that the mysterious female devil introduced earlier was the Death Devil, this chapter revealed that she was actually the Famine Devil. In reality, Fami, who had been present for a long time, was the true Death Devil.
What made this revelation even more ironic was the fact that it happened on April Fools’ Day. Tatsuki Fujimoto, known for his unpredictable storytelling, had been setting up this twist for years. Fans who had been fooled by the identity swap now realize just how cleverly the author had been laying the groundwork for this moment.
The Truth Behind the Death Devil’s Identity
In the previous chapter, a female devil had appeared, claiming to save humanity from the Death Devil. However, she was quickly overpowered by the fake Chainsaw Devil, who accused her of being the very entity she sought to oppose. The new chapter continued from this moment, with the female devil begging for her life and even offering money to her captor in exchange for mercy.
However, in an unexpected turn, she regenerated her body, revealing herself as Fami, the Famine Devil. Just as she was about to explain the truth, another figure entered the scene—none other than the real Fami, who was actually the Death Devil. This shocking development turned the entire situation upside down.
Ngl best Plot Twist in Chainsaw Man
Chapter 198 was the best so far pic.twitter.com/zjBNbRHPAL
— Void (@VoidReborn) April 1, 2025
The real Fami called upon the Falling Devil to subdue everyone, while the false Fami (the Death Devil who had been using the Famine Devil’s name) finally admitted the deception. Fans who had believed Fami’s earlier actions were meant to prevent the Prophecy of Nostradamus from unfolding now saw the truth: she had been orchestrating the chaos all along.
April Fools’ Day and Fujimoto’s Ultimate Prank
One of the most fascinating aspects of this reveal is its timing. April Fools’ Day is often filled with fake announcements and lighthearted pranks, and Chainsaw Man fans might have initially thought this twist was part of the joke. However, Fujimoto had been planning this deception since Fami’s introduction, making this one of the most elaborate setups in manga history.
This reveal not only reshapes the story but also raises the stakes. Now that the Death Devil is fully revealed and the Prophecy of Nostradamus is in motion, the arrival of the Age of Devils feels imminent. With such a massive shift in the plot, fans who may have stopped reading after Part 1 now have every reason to jump back in.
The coming chapters will likely explore the full extent of the Death Devil’s powers and the consequences of this long-hidden truth. With Fujimoto at the helm, fans can only expect more mind-blowing surprises in Chainsaw Man.
