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Chainsaw Man Chapter 188 is the next in the manga, continuing the ongoing battle between the “Hero of Hell” and the Aging Devil in the real world. Fans saw Pochita give his best to defeat the Aging, but it appears from the previous chapter that the Aging Devil standing in front is getting over him. But recent chapters have made fans doubt the character. Pochita failed to kill the Aging and protect Denji and others. And this makes fans realize whether they can see Denji in the real world or perhaps his existence has vanished completely.
Chainsaw Man Chapter 188 is set to release on Tuesday, December 31, 2024, at 08:30 PM IST, according to the official Manga Plus website. The upcoming chapter likely highlights Denji’s plan to defeat the Aging Devil and rescue himself and Asa from its world. Denji’s plan wasn’t exactly clear in the previous chapter, and we have to wait for the official release of Chapter 188 of Chainsaw Man. However, there’s a possibility that the protagonist understands a way to defeat the Aging after staying in its world.
Fans can expect the Pochita and Denji to work as one in the upcoming chapter. It is the demand for them to get together after Denji gets to his senses, and Pochita gladly prefers to vanish from existence like before.
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Chainsaw Man Chapter 188: Release Date & Time
Chainsaw Man Chapter 188 opens where Chapter 187 left off, with Pochita looking helpless against the Aging, while Denji has a strange plan. As expected from the protagonist, he is planning to barf out a devil from his mouth, just like in Chapter 182 when he threw up Snow Devil. Just like we know, the Chainsaw Devil’s stomach is an endless pit carrying devils of all types, perhaps more power than the Aging Devil, if our guess is correct.
If that’s the case? Can we expect to see Makima’s comeback in Chainsaw Man Chapter 188? Makima is one of the most talked-about characters, widely regarded for her powers to manipulate others and her cunning nature. She could easily be able to over the Aging. However, there’s no guarantee since she has been dead for a while, and after her demise, many powerful devils appeared in the series, and Aging is the most powerful of all.
But there’s a high chance of Makima returning to the issue, given the character’s popularity, battle IQ, and relationship with Denji. Another possibility — Pochita throws up Yoshida, and they probably use his octopus ability to escape from the Aging Devil world. Unfortunately, we have no idea what will happen next in the series, with no verified spoilers. Now, there’s a break before the official Chainsaw Man Chapter 188 release date, so fans have no option but to wait.
The upcoming chapter of Chainsaw Man will be released in the following regions:
- Pacific Daylight Time: December 31 at 8:00 AM PT
- British Summer Time: December 31 at 4:00 PM BST
- Indian Standard Time: December 31 at 8:30 PM IST
- Japanese Standard Time: January 01 at midnight JST
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Chainsaw Man Chapter 187: Recap & Summary
Chainsaw Man Chapter 187 opens with the Aging Devil sitting on a person in the Public Safety Organization headquarters. The panel showed that the Chainsaw Man appeared in front of them through the window. As soon he appeared at the headquarters, the Aging Devil ordered them to stop him by any means necessary. But before anyone can react to the order, Chainsaw Man attacks the Devil, causing it to turn into half. However, his attack is no match for the Aging since it regenerated within a few seconds. The devil says,
Thanks, Chainsaw Man, this is the most vivid and powerful pain I’ve ever experienced.
Fans following the Chainsaw Man will understand what Aging mean by that. In Chainsaw Man Chapter 178, the Aging Devil clearly mentions, “My contract dictates that children will die with each bite taken of it.” The devil plans to end every living child in the world. Therefore, it needs the Chainsaw Devil to devour it.
The scene shifts to the Aging Devil world, with Denji devouring as many people-turned-to-tree as possible to help the Chainsaw. A Public Safety Hunter tried to stop Denji from further devouring the tree people. He says,
These people lived for millennia trying to escape but failed.
However, his talk had no use on Denji since the protagonist devoured the next anyway. The scene shifts back to the real world, with Aging mocking the Chainsaw for not eating it, and there is no other way of killing the devil. The scene again shifts to Denji, who asks Chainsaw to barf. His belly’s about to burst, and if he’s struggling, then make him barf up some kinda useful devil. With that, Chainsaw Man Chapter 187 ended with no break this coming week.
Chainsaw Man Reveals The First Page Of The Upcoming Issue In Super Stage Red Day 1 Of Jump Festa 2025
On Sunday, December 22, 2024, the teaser trailer of Chainsaw Man –The Movie: Reze Arc was unveiled in Super Stage Red Day 2 of Jump Festa 2025. The trailer reveals the MAPPA Studio’s upcoming project in the best possible way, and fans can get enough of it. In addition to being the highlight of Jump Festa 2025, they also revealed the first page of Chainsaw Man Chapter 188.
Chainsaw Man Chapter 188 teased the first page, confirming Denji’s throwing up a devil from his mouth. As fans know from the previous Chapter, the “Hero of Hell” has difficulties killing the Aging Devil. All Chainsaw has to do to kill the Aging is to devour it. Devouring it would also put Denji and Asa in danger of being killed. They have been trapped in the Aging Devil World since chapter 180 and have yet to find a way out.
However, with the arrival of the Chainsaw Devil, fans are hopeful that he might defeat the Aging Devil and save Asa and Denji. It is unlikely to happen sooner due to its contract offering the Devil to kill the children each time it gets eaten. It looks like Chainsaw Devil understands the situation and does not try to devour the Aging. But Denji suggests Pochita let him throw up a devil, a powerful one.
Fans following the Chainsaw Man will understand the meaning behind Denji’s conversation with Pochita. A few chapters back, Denji threw up Snow Devil, which Pochita devoured a long time back. And we know Pochita had devoured many powerful devils till the day. Denji hopes to throw up a powerful devil to fight the Aging. And the first page revealed in the Jump Festa 2025 confirmed the same. The first page highlights a leg coming out from Denji’s mouth, which could be any devil’s.
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Pochita Vs. The Aging
Chainsaw Man Chapter 187 official highlights the beginning of the most fierce fight in the series, Aging Devil and Chainsaw. It is destined to happen in the series, and the recent issue has confirmed that Chainsaw Man will destroy the devil who has imprisoned Denji. However, there’s a catch that fans never anticipated: the “Hero of Hell” cannot both kill and protect. Fans noticed in the previous chapter that the Aging Devil contract let him kill children with every bite taken. In simple words, if Chainsaw Devil devour it, then the children die with it, including Denji and Asa. Fans know that Pochita will not do something reckless that could end his friend’s life.
Therefore, Denji suggests that Pochita make him throw up a devil. Fans following the Chainsaw Man will understand from past issues whenever the Chainsaw’s stomach gets loads, he barfs a devil. And like the time Denji barfed Snow Devil from his mouth. Chainsaw Devil devours many powerful devils, including Makima, Nuclear Weapons, and more. If it is true? Denji probably uses powerful devils to fight the Aging. At the moment, it is the only option left to break free from the Aging Devil world.
Expectations From Chainsaw Man Chapter 188
Chainsaw Man Chapter 188 opens where Chapter 187 left off, with Pochita trying to kill the Aging Devil to get out Denji and Asa from the other world. It’s been quite a while since they have been stuck in the Aging Devil World without their powers. Asa cannot use her War Devil powers, while Denji cannot transform into the “Hero of Hell” form. Therefore, the only option left for them is to pray for Chainsaw Devil to kill the Aging. There’s little to no chance that Chainsaw kill the Aging. In the previous chapter, fans learned about the Aging Devil contract, which states, “Its contract dictates that children will die with each bite taken of it.” Therefore, the Chainsaw Devil cannot kill the Aging due to the risk involved and the loss of many children’s lives. There is a possibility that both Asa and Denji may die as well.
Denji understands the situation and suggests that his friend throw a powerful devil.
As the series progresses, we notice Pochita devouring many powerful devils, including Makima. The devoured devils could come in handy to defeat the powerful foe like the Aging. Further, we can expect some help from Asa from the other side.
On Sunday, December 22, 2024, the first page of Chainsaw Man Chapter 188 was teased during the Super Stage Red event on Day 2 of Jump Festa 2025. The teased page featured Denji throwing a devil, with the devil’s legs visible in the image. However, it’s unclear whose legs they belong to, so fans will have to wait for the official release of Chainsaw Man Chapter 188 for more information.
New Plan To Fight The Aging Devil?
Chainsaw Man Chapter 188 is the next manga and continues the fierce fight between the Aging and Chainsaw Devil. The fight started in the previous chapter 187 of Chainsaw Man will take a long time to conclude. Additionally, the introduction of the Aging Devil contract in the series has added excitement to the ongoing plot.
The devil cannot get killed easily unless the Chainsaw devour it. According to the contract: Every time someone bites the part of the Aging, a child will lose their life. Furthermore, the death of the Aging Devil means no more Denji and Asa in the real world.
Therefore, Pochita wouldn’t do anything reckless that could cause his best friend’s life. There’s another possibility for Chainsaw not devouring the Aging Devil because he didn’t want the children to get killed. The only option left for them is to throw up a powerful devil. And fans know Chainsaw can do it since he threw the Snow Devil. Moreover, his stomach is full of powerful devils that could help in the fight. It is only a matter of time until fans learn about the kind of devil he threw next and how they fight the Aging Devil.
Where To Read Chainsaw Man Chapter 188?
Fans of the Chainsaw Man can read Chapter 188 on Viz Media’s official website, Shueisha’s Manga Plus service, or the Shonen Jump+ app. The first two options are free, allowing users to read the first and last three issues without charge. The Shonen Jump+ app requires a subscription, which grants access to their entire content library.
Animeking: Summary
In conclusion, Chainsaw Man Chapter 188 is the next in the manga and opens by highlighting the fierce fight between the Chainsaw Devil and the Aging. With Chainsaw getting in the backfoot after witnessing the terrible power the Aging Devil may hold.
From their conversation, we noticed that the Aging Devil gets excited whenever Chainsaw attacks it, indicating its love for getting hurt. The Aging Devil wants to get devoured by Chainsaw, but the “Hero of Hell” can’t do it since he understands his fellow devil well. The Aging Devil has a contract that states, “Every time someone bites it, the child will die.” Therefore, Denji suggests Pochita let him barf so a devil that could help them to fight the Aging.
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