Chainsaw Man Manga Concludes with Chapter 232
Tatsuki Fujimoto's acclaimed manga series Chainsaw Man concluded on March 24, 2026, with the release of its 232nd and final chapter, marking the end of an eight-year serialization in Weekly Shonen Jump and Shonen Jump Plus. Published by Shueisha, the dark fantasy story about a young devil hunter named Denji has captivated readers worldwide, selling over 30 million copies during its run.
The finale, titled "Thank You, Chainsaw Man," arrives after a buildup in Part 2 that suggested an expansive apocalyptic narrative. In the chapter, the Chainsaw Devil, Pochita, erases himself from existence to grant Denji a simpler life, effectively resetting the timeline to the series' outset. Without Pochita's intervention, Denji faces betrayal by the yakuza and an attack from the Zombie Devil, mirroring events from Chapter 1. This time, however, the Blood Devil, Power, intervenes to save him, forming a contract that binds Denji to her service.
Public Safety arrives shortly after, led not by the original Control Devil, Makima, but by her successor, Nayuta, who recruits Denji and Power as devil hunters. The chapter depicts their daily operations under Nayuta's more benevolent leadership,...