Chainsaw Man Surpasses The Reze Arc With Cinematic New Peak in Latest Chapter

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Tatsuki Fujimoto’s work is currently very popular. The recently released Chainsaw Man – The Movie: Reze Arc has been incredibly successful in Japan, surpassing Demon Slayer as the number one movie during its opening weekend and maintaining that position for a second week. At the same time, Chainsaw Man Chapter 216, titled “Yearning,” represents a high point for the manga, officially beginning Pochita’s important final battle against Yoru, the unexpected main villain of Chainsaw Man Part 2.

In Chainsaw Man chapter 216, the War Devil truly earns her title with a significant power boost – it’s one of the most powerful Devil abilities we’ve seen in the series so far. At the same time, Denji unexpectedly shares a dream with Asa, where they both pursue a difficult and potentially upsetting reality. Chainsaw Man 216 expertly combines intense, brutal action with thoughtful and well-developed characters, making Fujimoto’s work worthy of its No. 1 ranking in Japan.

Yoru Finally Surpasses Makima’s Power in Chainsaw Man 216

I always felt like Yoru was going to be Chainsaw Man Part 2’s big bad, but the way it happened was surprisingly complex! At first, Fujimoto really led us to believe was the obvious choice for the main villain. But honestly, Yoru’s cleverness totally caught me off guard! She shows up in Chainsaw Man 216 with power that’s *easily* on par with Makima at the peak of Part 1. It’s wild! And get this – Yoru is even using tactics similar to Makima’s, like making a deal with someone in a position of authority to shift deaths onto innocent people under their control. It’s a really unsettling parallel.

The series has consistently shown how public officials can unfairly control people’s lives, so it makes sense that War would offer her own perspective on this. Even though this idea has been explored before, Fujimoto powerfully illustrates it with a scene of a couple having lunch at a café – one of them unexpectedly dies because of Yoru’s contract. Chainsaw Man really shines when it combines the craziness of its ideas with everyday situations, like in this scene.

Wow, seeing the Reze Arc animated really seemed to fire up Fujimoto! I’m telling you, Chainsaw Man Chapter 216 has some of his best artwork in ages. The new Accident Devil he introduced is seriously terrifying – its body is all twisted and made of wrecked car parts. And then Yoru turns it into this whip of spinning, spiked wheels? That action sequence is just peak Chainsaw Man – absolutely incredible!

It’s rare to see two characters go head-to-head where each hit is potentially fatal. With every lash of Yoru’s whip, limbs are torn off, and every swing of Pochita’s arms results in a brutal disembowelment. This incredibly graphic violence is something only Chainsaw Man can deliver, and it’s a spectacularly messy sight to behold.

Chainsaw Man Creates The Perfect Parallel Between Asa & Denji (Again)

Despite the intense and violent action, the most disturbing part of Chainsaw Man 216 actually happens in Asa’s dream at the end. She and Denji are still trapped in a dreamlike alley, pursuing something within what appears to be Asa’s own mind. While running, they pass over the bodies of headless chickens, which clearly alludes to Bucky, whose unintentional death originally caused Asa to make a deal with Yoru and follow her current path in Part 2.

In the final panel of Chainsaw Man 216, it’s revealed that the figure Asa has been pursuing in her dreams is actually her mother. Asa calls out to her mother, who is trying to escape. When she hears her daughter’s voice, Asa’s mother pauses and turns around, revealing a disturbingly blank expression. She’s wearing the same clothes she had on when she died during the attack by the Typhoon Devil in Chainsaw Man Chapter 102, “Save the Cat,” and she doesn’t seem pleased to see Asa.

The whole situation strongly resembles the dream sequences throughout Chainsaw Man featuring Denji. Whenever Denji appears as a child trapped in a dream, he’s eventually forced to confront his most painful memories and traumas (often ). Asa experiences something similar, being confronted with her biggest regret – her mother’s death. The connections don’t end there. The last time Denji was in this vulnerable, regretful state was during his battle with the Falling Devil, right before Yoru unlocked the power of Nuclear Bombs.

Denji was filled with self-hatred, upset that he’d chosen to save a cat over Fake Saw Man’s brother, a decision that almost cost him the fight against the Falling Devil. If Asa hadn’t intervened and helped him refocus, he likely would have been overwhelmed by guilt. Similarly, Asa is now struggling with guilt, regretting saving a cat instead of her mother. It seems Denji will probably need to help her again, reassuring her that she acted with good intentions and wasn’t to blame. He’ll need to convince her that she did the right thing.

Chainsaw Man 216 Defines The Double-Edged Sword of Asa’s Existence

Fujimoto’s decision to have Yoru utilize the Accident Devil in this battle is noteworthy, especially given the recurring theme of Asa’s self-blame regarding her mother’s death. The truth is, it was a tragic accident where no one was at fault – Asa simply couldn’t have foreseen the events that unfolded. Because Yoru and Asa share a mind, it’s possible this choice of Devil is a subtle way for Fujimoto to illustrate that Asa subconsciously recognizes it was an accident, even while she consciously blames herself.

Dealing with trauma is a complicated topic, and it’s been a central idea in Chainsaw Man from the start. It’s fair to say that Denji has experienced more repeated trauma than almost any other character in recent shonen manga. So, it’s encouraging to see him potentially using that painful past to help someone else deal with their own difficulties. The way these themes are appearing during this important battle is beginning to feel like the significant payoff it should be in such a crucial moment.

Chainsaw Man Chapter 216, titled “Yearning,” suggests a key emotion for understanding both Yoru and Asa. For Yoru, this chapter is the moment she achieves what she’s always desired: a genuine . This has been Yoru’s consistent aim since the beginning, and it’s visibly satisfying for her, almost disturbingly so. Each time Pochita cuts off Yoru’s head, she seems to welcome it with an expression of pure joy. Yoru has at last attained what she’s always been searching for.

Similarly, Asa is desperate to find peace after her mother’s death. This has deeply affected her throughout Part 2, and each difficult experience has only strengthened her feelings of guilt. Chainsaw Man Chapter 216 delivers two significant conflicts: a battle between Chainsaw Man and Yoru, and Denji’s struggle against Asa’s internal struggles. Because Yoru is incredibly powerful, Pochita doesn’t stand a chance without assistance from within, and it all hinges on whether Denji can help Asa overcome her own demons.

You can currently read the Chainsaw Man manga on Viz Media, Manga Plus, and through the Shonen Jump App.

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2025-10-01 00:10