Chainsaw Man: 7 Things We Hated About The Ending, Ranked

The manga Chainsaw Man has finished, and fans are passionately debating the final chapter of Denji’s story online. Although the anime is still planned to continue for several years, following the manga’s plot, many are disappointed with how creator Tatsuki Fujimoto concluded the Shonen Jump series. While chapter 232 has some truly powerful and emotional scenes, it also has significant flaws, particularly regarding the final battle with the Chainsaw Devil. We’ve identified and ranked the seven biggest issues we had with the ending.

Please be aware that this discussion contains spoilers for the final chapter of Chainsaw Man. To quickly summarize, the manga concludes with a timeline where Denji and Pochita never merge. This significantly alters Denji’s life, but he ultimately finds happiness by meeting Power much earlier. They form a contract, allowing them to defeat Makima, raise Nayuta, and later, inadvertently save Asa from becoming the War Devil’s host. The story ends with Denji continuing to hunt devils with Power, but without Pochita by his side.

7.) A Lack of Reze

The recent success of Chainsaw Man The Movie: The Reze Arc might be influencing my view, but it felt incomplete not seeing what happened to the Bomb Devil after her connection with Denji. Reze, despite trying to kill the Chainsaw Devil multiple times, had a heartbreaking end, and she was a memorable character in both the manga and anime. Even a single panel showing her fate would have been satisfying, though it’s reasonable to assume the Bomb Devil is doing much better now that Makima is gone.

6.) Asa Pushed to The Side

The ending of Chainsaw Man Part 2 felt a little unsatisfying because Asa Mitaka, also known as the War Devil, played such a big role throughout the story. While we see what happened to her and learn that Bucky the Chicken Devil survived, her limited appearance in the finale didn’t quite feel like enough for such an important character. Asa and Denji had a great dynamic as rivals and reluctant allies, so it was a shame they didn’t share more scenes together. However, Power’s return might help balance things out.

5.) Everything Went By Too Fast

Watching Tatsuki Fujimoto build a whole new universe within the story was incredible, and it happened so seamlessly thanks to the way Pochita’s story unfolded. We did get a good overview of what things were like before Denji met Pochita, but it felt like a lot of details were left out. While not every character could get their moment, looking at how long the final chapter was, I think this new world could have really come alive if it had been revealed gradually over a few chapters instead.

4.) Where’s Aki?

Bringing Power back from the dead but not Aki feels like a missed chance for the author, Tatsuki Fujimoto. Even though Aki’s path to becoming a devil hunter depended on Pochita, just a small glimpse of what happened to him would have been satisfying. It’s possible he found happiness with a family, perhaps avoiding the tragedy caused by the Gun Devil in this new timeline. It’s disappointing that we may never know if Aki found a similar happy ending to Denji and Power.

3.) What Exactly Happened to Pochita?

A major question heading into the finale is what truly occurred when Pochita sacrificed himself. The latest chapter confirms chainsaws still exist, as Denji now uses one in his work as a devil hunter. This leaves us wondering if the Chainsaw Devil is still out there, if he’s somehow contained within Denji’s heart, or if something else happened entirely. Despite the series’ violent nature, Denji and Pochita shared a heartwarming bond, and it’s sad that we won’t see the lovable dog in action again.

2.) Too Many Unanswered Questions

Ultimately, the ending of Chainsaw Man left many questions unanswered, both about the new world it created and the various storylines that made the series so popular. While some elements, like the Primordial Fears, carried over, many others were completely removed. The final chapter felt rushed, and it would have been better to explore this new universe more fully to provide a more satisfying conclusion. Hopefully, Tatsuki Fujimoto will revisit this world in a similar way to the My Hero Academia prologue and show us what happens to Denji and the others.

1.) It Was All a Dream

Many fans were disappointed with the ending of Chainsaw Man, particularly the idea that the events of the story might have been a dream. Seeing Denji back in his old, rundown home felt like a step backward for his character, undoing all his growth and essentially restarting the story. Given how well the manga had previously explored complex characters and taken risks, this reset felt like an unsatisfying conclusion for many readers.

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2026-03-26 00:15