Chainsaw Man has always been a series filled with chaotic surprises, but chapter 205 delivers one of the biggest shocks yet. After months of speculation and slow burn suspense, the true identity of the fake Chainsaw Man has finally been revealed, and it completely shifts how fans will see Denji moving forward.
Throughout the second part of the manga, readers have been haunted by a mysterious figure imitating Denji. The fake Chainsaw Man not only resembled him in power but also claimed to stand for justice, creating an eerie and deliberate contrast with Denji's raw and selfish motivations. That mystery just exploded into clarity. The imposter turns out to be the brother of the boy Denji failed to save during his fight with the Cockroach Devil back in the early chapters of part two. It is a tragic connection that ties directly into Denji’s past mistakes and guilt, and it creates a chilling narrative mirror.
What makes this reveal so impactful is not just who the fake Chainsaw Man is, but what he represents. According to the Fire Devil, the imposter and his brother once helped them recover from near death, leading the Fire Devil to believe in justice. That moment created a bond, a purpose. It is an emotional echo of Denji’s relationship with Pochita, only now told from a completely different lens. Instead of survival and selfish desires, this other version of Chainsaw Man was born from kindness and sacrifice.
The fake Chainsaw Man becomes more than a character. He is a philosophical foil to Denji, a reflection of what he could have been had his choices been different. His very existence redefines the moral framework of the story and presents Denji not as a hero, but as someone who may have been walking the wrong path all along.
And now he is gone.
The imposter’s death does not end the impact of this reveal. In fact, it deepens it. Denji is being forced to reckon with a version of himself that people admired more, one who embraced a sense of responsibility and inspired others. This emotional reckoning has the power to shift Denji’s arc in meaningful ways. Critics have long pointed out that Denji often escapes consequence. That might be changing now.
The Fire Devil hints at more tests to come. Denji may soon be forced to choose between his instincts and something greater. That kind of pressure could either break him or spark growth that fans have been waiting for. With chapter 206 on the horizon, readers are poised to witness one of Denji’s most defining moments yet.
Chainsaw Man has always blurred the line between horror and humanity, chaos and consequence. With this latest twist, the story tightens its grip on moral ambiguity and forces fans to reconsider who Denji really is.
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