Chainsaw Man

[Kraco]

I can't imagine Kobeni continuing her work in the agency. She didn't regain her wits even after stabbing Topknot-Aki. There's no way she could continue anymore. I guess it's off to the sex industry for her. I'd say Arai still might have a chance. He didn't become a total witless wreck yet, and in fact he only started breaking when things looked hopeless. Kobeni was pretty much broken from the beginning, not broken in a good way for that particular job (like Denji) but the worst way. She's pure dead weight, who actively endangers her colleagues. A transfer to a health delivery service or soapland is waiting for her.

A chainsaw's most crucial part is the looped chain, which is without an end or a beginning. I wonder if that's why the Eternity Devil is afraid of it, because there's some philosophical similarity. But then again, an eternity of pain is probably the more concrete reason, like Denji guessed.

Aside from all that, I guess only in Japan a superior would pressure an unwilling underling to start smoking. There can't be many developed countries left where smoking is still fashionable and favourable.

[neflight86]

Kobeni's probably better equipped for this than most, even if that's not good for her. Himeno said that it's the crazy devil hunters that evoke fear in devils; not the capable ones per say. Sex work versus government employment... not a choice I envy.

Aside from all that, I guess only in Japan a superior would pressure an unwilling underling to start smoking. There can't be many developed countries left where smoking is still fashionable and favourable.

I think Asia, China and Japan specifically, have among the largest per capita smoking populations in the world, and it isn't nearly as stigmatized over there.

Himeno's development arc was interesting and made her hit harder when she thought she lost Aki and her cracks began to show. Looks like there is no usage cap on the ghost arm, either. Strangle, scoop, or restrain... anything an arm might need to do.

We sure Power isn't the fib devil? Funny that her 'delirium' was just her normal Nobel prize self. I wonder how much time had passed in there (to them).

[DarthEnderX]

I think it's weird that it took so long for Denji to just...attack the devil.

It's funny, I don't think anyone on the squad has any idea how strong Denji is, because none of them have actually SEEN the Chainsaw Man before. Power and maybe Aki saw the half-ass version with the little chainsaw sticking out of his head, but neither have seen him go full Devil yet.

Kobeni's probably better equipped for this than most, even if that's not good for her. Himeno said that it's the crazy devil hunters that evoke fear in devils; not the capable ones per say.

I don't see how she's crazy. She's responding to an otherworldly horror with panicked terror. That's a pretty standard response I say.

Devils feed on fear. When she said the devils fear the crazy hunters, I assume she means crazy like Denji, i.e. will just fearlessly run in slashing, because he has no sense of self-preservation.

[Kraco]

I don't see how she's crazy. She's responding to an otherworldly horror with panicked terror. That's a pretty standard response I say.

It shouldn't be the standard response in that line of work! I guess the agency is really starving for applicants. Anyone who happens to ask for a job will be given one, judging by how Kobeni was accepted. Though that being said, it is quite a strange workplace. The life expectancy is apparently very short, understandably, and the death probably gruesome, so you'd think the wages were superb. However, Topknot-Aki lives in a humble abode he's now even sharing with those absolute nuisances Denji and Power. We have seen Denji and Power being forced to work, with the alternative being death, so they must be so cheap employees (=slaves) any official at the Ministry of Finance would be screaming in pure ecstasy. But then again, maybe Makima just has a zero budget and the other team leaders have carefully selected, quality underlings motivated by a good salary.

[DarthEnderX]

It shouldn't be the standard response in that line of work! I guess the agency is really starving for applicants.

Wouldn't it be?! Seems to have a crazy high mortality rate. And unlike, say, HeroAca or Jujutsu Kaisen, everyone that joins doesn't get powers!

It's on the same desperation tier as sex work. It must be considered a really shit job.

[neflight86]

I think it's weird that it took so long for Denji to just...attack the devil.

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I don't see how she's crazy. She's responding to an otherworldly horror with panicked terror. That's a pretty standard response I say.

They were distracted discussing whether to kill Denji and looking for other ways out. The previous attack(s) also just made it larger, so I can see some hesitation until there are no alternatives, and Aki is bleeding out.

This is a world with devils running amok, so otherworldy horror is not as uncommon as we might think. She is in the business of exterminating supernatural threats, and Himeno said she has the skills, but her paranoia and lack of confidence/fear is abnormal when compared to the rest of the characters in this group. She's unhinged and ready to stab a coworker because a devil told her to.

[Buffalobiian]

They were distracted discussing whether to kill Denji and looking for other ways out. The previous attack(s) also just made it larger, so I can see some hesitation until there are no alternatives, and Aki is bleeding out.

I do wonder if attacks actually made it larger, or if it was just fear that made it larger. The more they shat their pants, the larger it got. It could have faked the impression that attacks made it larger just to get that effect and to have them stop attacking it.

Himeno, Kobeni and Arai have the varying responses of "normal" people. They were happy to sacrifice Denji in the hopes of getting out and trying again, and succumbed to the usual fear stuff. Aki is the crazy one who was happy to die or lose some lifespan for a chance to kill the Gun Devil, and Power is Power.

I'm actually now quite happy that the other three broke - in contrast to their initial question of "Can we trust these guys to watch our back?"

The tobacco scene.. yeah, wouldn't have worked out well in the modern west. That's some coercive drug use.

[MFauli]

Oh cooooome the fuck on! What a cliffhanger >_>

Going into cryostasis now.


Edit:

1.) Why is the chainsaw devil powerful anyway? We talked about fearful things last week. No large amount of people is scared of chainsaws :>

2.)"It's either devil hunting or sex work" - yeah, or any other normal job. While I don't want flashbacks, I really wanna know how these ended up her only two options, when we saw that this world is pretty normal outside of some elements.

3.) Man, I hope Kobeni and the guy get some severe shit after this mission is over.

4.) Did that devil grow this much and quickly only because of the fear of 2 people? That's kinda too much imo.

[Kraco]

1.) Why is the chainsaw devil powerful anyway? We talked about fearful things last week. No large amount of people is scared of chainsaws :>

No, actually there probably are enough people scared of them. Chainsaws are somewhat regular weapons in actions games as well, let alone movies/TV series of various kinds, like a natural addition to blades and guns. They have also been used by military and police as a method of violent entry through locked doors, although special purpose circular saws are another option. Needless to say, murderers have use them as well in RL.

Chainsaws do command respect. I have used them plenty of times, and I always remember to pay attention to various steps to keep myself safe. It's most certainly no cordless drill. Perhaps it's partially due to traditional gender roles, but I can assure you there are plenty of older women who would never want to touch one. No doubt there are also lots of city folks whom you'd need to convince to try them, though at the same time I'm sure there's also fascination in an equal amount.

Still, a chainsaw is obviously no gun in this respect.

2.)"It's either devil hunting or sex work" - yeah, or any other normal job. While I don't want flashbacks, I really wanna know how these ended up her only two options, when we saw that this world is pretty normal outside of some elements.

It's a relatively normal, but still an anime world. You occasionally see that train of thought in manga. It was also present in GTO, for example.

4.) Did that devil grow this much and quickly only because of the fear of 2 people? That's kinda too much imo.

It's a closed off world by the devil. It's possible its powers are amplified there significantly.

[DarthEnderX]

1.) Why is the chainsaw devil powerful anyway? We talked about fearful things last week. No large amount of people is scared of chainsaws .

It's like the default weapon for when someone imagines a slasher movie monster.

Somehow it feels like Denji knew what to do before sleeping.
Just waiting to see/test the others...
Or he trusts Aki enough to let him do the rounds while he rests and wakes up fresh to take his round.

Pretty sure he was just thinking "This is a puzzle. I'm of no use here."

[Buffalobiian]

Pretty sure he was just thinking "This is a puzzle. I'm of no use here.

Pretty sure he saw a comfy bed and went "Ima nap"

[David75]

It's fair to think they were trapped for a two meals period of time. So 8 to 10 hours. That devil had plenty of time to grow with the fear of the two weaklings and Himeno's.
Somehow it feels like Denji knew what to do before sleeping.
Just waiting to see/test the others...
Or he trusts Aki enough to let him do the rounds while he rests and wakes up fresh to take his round.

Denji owns everyone else

[David75]

So far the power scale seems to be devil<fiend<Denji
Hard to tell for contracts like Aki and Himeno.
A fiend is a devil taking full control of a human body.
Denji is a human taking full control of a devil. Or rather the devil giving everything in his case.

[shinta|hikari]

Yeah, that was such a cliche joke delivered with such care and art detail that it made me laugh still.

[Buffalobiian]

E07

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The puke. Dear lord.

Meek girl still pisses me off.

[Kraco]

Episode 7


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Considering what kind of show this is, I should have expected that kind of "kiss" from the beginning, but I only realised it could happen when Himeno said she needs to be more drunk. And then they really did it. That's some super sucky reward for saving all of their lives. As expected, though, Denji couldn't care less about the betrayal. I suppose he's just too simple and pure to think about it, despite his first life actually ending by a traitor's blade.

The hotel devil's weakness wasn't overly specific, but Denji was well suited to deal with it.

Are they really making Kobeni to stay in the unit? That's sheer madness. Her contracted devil must be extremely useful, at least under some circumstances, if it's worth it to keep her around, despite her awfully unsuitable character.

[shinta|hikari]

[DarthEnderX]

Put alotta effort into that gif.


Interesting the devil said Chainsaw is much weaker now. Was Pochita actually badass before he met Denji?

[shinta|hikari]

Probably before gun devil took the spotlight. Chainsaws are pretty prominent in horror.

BTW, it didn't take much effort. Using Video Editor and some online converters, it took me about 5 minutes.

The waki in this show has to be intentional. Eyepatch didn't have to do those poses, and neither did Power in the previous episodes. It is tasteful in its rarity but clear in its purpose.

[MFauli]

Just watched the episode. Wtf, when the kiss became "juicy", I didn't know whether I'm supposed to watch or start fapping :> That was a quality half-Hentai, lol.

I fully expect Makima to knock on Himeno's door at the start of next episode, though.

Man, that kiss animation triggered me, though. It's been too long since I kissed a girl. Kissing is the best, even better than sex. Also Himeno > Makima, come on, Denji, choose her >_>

That the 2 rookies stay in the team was surprising, especially stabber-girl.

Btw what WAS that demon's weakness now? Felt like Denji just kept slashing away at the devil until the heart was exposed.