The latest chapter of Chainsaw Man has stirred significant controversy and shock among its readers, making it challenging to discuss its contents openly.
In this chapter, Denji faces critical decisions about his future amidst intense adversity, while Asa takes a drastic and unforeseen action to control the Chainsaw Devil.
The severity of this scene has drawn parallels with moments from the anime Neon Genesis Evangelion, prompting reactions from notable figures within the anime community.
Evangelion Voice Actor Shares Thoughts on Chainsaw Man’s Bold Tribute
Denji from Chainsaw Man and Shinji from Neon Genesis Evangelion may possess different abilities, but they share profound psychological struggles. Both characters grapple with deep-seated “daddy issues,” although their circumstances differ significantly.
Shinji’s father, Gendo Ikari, is a living and authoritative figure leading the secretive organization NERV. In contrast, Denji’s father is deceased, with the revelation that Denji himself was responsible for his father’s death, as revealed by the Control Devil.
Despite gaining recognition as a hero in the second part of the Chainsaw Man manga, Denji’s troubles are far from over. He faces threats from both the Chainsaw Man Church and the Japanese government.
碇デンジ
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なんだこのトレンド…？(゜ロ゜)
…そんな私はドラマ版「柚木さんちの四兄弟」をみながらごはん食べてた笑
— 緒方恵美 (@Megumi_Ogata) June 5, 2024
The shocking developments in Chainsaw Man have captured widespread attention on social media. This surge in interest led Megumi Ogata, the original Japanese voice actor for Shinji Ikari, to express her confusion over the trending topic “Denji Ikari.”
While an official crossover between the worlds of Chainsaw Man and Neon Genesis Evangelion is improbable, Eva pilots have participated in various crossovers before, such as their battle against Shin Godzilla at Universal Studios Japan.
Fans are eagerly anticipating how the controversial “NSFW” scene from the manga will be adapted into the anime. However, they will have to wait, as the Chainsaw Man anime’s next project is the upcoming film, Chainsaw Man The Movie: The Reze Arc.
Although MAPPA, the studio behind the anime, has not confirmed a second television series, it is widely expected that Denji’s animated adventures will continue to thrive in the future.
