It’s quite safe to assume now that Chainsaw Man could literally be the edgiest manga that Weekly Shonen Jump is releasing as of 2024. Tatsuki Fujimoto, the writer of the hit shonen series, is by far no saint, given how much abuse he puts Denji through. However, it is quite admirable to see Fujimoto try to see how far he can push the boundary with his hit Manga and Anime.
Chainsaw Man was always one of those mangas which are totally unhinged. Given the tone of some of the scenes in the manga, you’d probably think that the fans would be ready for any sort of curveball Fujimoto throws their way. However, chapter 167 of the manga definitely came on a little strong for fans. Literally.
Fans lose their mind over recent Denji abuse by Tatsuki Fujimoto at Chainsaw Man Chapter 167
Chapter 167 of Chainsaw Man just dropped recently, and it certainly has the whole internet and the anime world buzzing about a particular scene where Denji, the main protagonist, was done horribly wrong (again). Tatsuki Fujimoto is totally unhinged when it comes to making his hit manga, Chainsaw Man, stand out from the rest. Chapter 167 just gave us a glimpse of Fujimoto’s dark but unique sense of humor.
The chapter, that’s titled “Super Smooch,” finds Denji and Asa, who is possessed by Yoru, alone in a back alley after a botched date attempt. In not-so-predictable Chainsaw Man fashion, the scene would take a whole different twist, as the two would find themselves fighting for a knife, which would eventually lead to them kissing. The moment gets a lot more intense as Asa (Yoru) puts her hands inside Denji’s pants, eventually leading him to climax.
This particular scene had fans confused about how they should feel about it, as some believed that Fujimoto went a little overboard with the story as Denji got s**ually a**aulted. Others didn’t seem too bothered by this, mainly because Fujimoto has already put them through worse with the series.
Denji just got jacked off in an ally by Mitaka and came in her hand this chapter…. LMFAO WTF
I’ll see ya next week 😭😭 pic.twitter.com/josZllCxIA
— Chainsaw Man Unleashed (@DenjiUnleashed) June 4, 2024
Showing ppl CSM when they say comics are for kids
I’m surprised WSJ allowed this 😭
— knight (@official_kmv) June 4, 2024
Fujimoto throw the pen away bro this is fucking wild
— Caesar (@DarpanRxy) June 4, 2024
And we did not enjoy it a single time.
— boomynote (@boomynote) June 4, 2024
#csm167
You mfs acting like Fujimoto wasn’t ALWAYS out of pocket. That’s kinda the point😭 Denji has been sexually manipulated dozens of times and NOW you draw the line??? Yeah it’s shocking but it’s not unexpected. CSM was never a light series to begin with. You’re overreacting pic.twitter.com/GDPeVTLdNn— SupMichael (@SupMichaelBoi) June 4, 2024
the series is just bad actually because watching a teenager get sexually assaulted every 15 chapters is not exactly a good quality story, it just feels like a weird fetish thing.
— aidan (@DinoNuggetsXD) June 4, 2024
Chainsaw Man certainly isn’t an anime for the faint-hearted. Tatsuki Fujimoto made that clear with incessant traumatizing, and even straight-up disgusting scenes. And in typical Tatsuki Fujimoto spirit, let us relieve some of the most disturbing moments in Chainsaw Man.
Some of the most disturbing scenes in Chainsaw Man
How Chainsaw Man came to existence: We start strong. Chapter One of Chainsaw Man hits us with a devastating punch to our guts. Denji, our seemingly down-on-his-luck protagonist, gets ripped to shreds by a devil in a gruesome display of violence. But this isn’t all as his devil pet, Pochita, sacrifices itself to revive him, fusing with Denji and turning him into the monstrous Chainsaw Man. It’s a brutal introduction to the harsh world of Chainsaw Man.
The blood fiend’s fights: Power’s fighting style is as brutal as it sounds. One unfortunate soul gets the worst of it. Power literally crushes her opponent’s head, then proceeds to… well, let’s just say she enjoys a rather disturbing post-battle snack. It’s a moment that goes beyond violence and enters the realm of the truly grotesque, but incredibly mesmerizing at the same time.
Denji’s unfortunate first kiss: We can’t forget the infamous “first kiss” scene. Denji, after a night of drinking with his squad, thinks he’s finally getting a moment with the beautiful Himeno. He leans in for a kiss, expecting romance, only to be greeted with a surprise. Himeno, weakened from the fight and the booze, throws up in his mouth. It’s a shocking and disgusting moment, with a bizarre mix of dark humor and desperation. Denji’s celebratory mood quickly diminishes right after.
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That same tragic framing of Denji’s opening reflects why Chainsaw Man’s editor wanted Denji to never be a hero, a looming fear about villain framing that shaped the series from its very first episode.
Frequently asked questions
What happens in Chainsaw Man Chapter 167, ‘Super Smooch’?
After a botched date, Denji and Asa Mitaka, who is possessed by the War Devil Yoru, end up alone in a back alley. A struggle over a knife turns into a kiss and then a sexual encounter. Many readers criticized the scene as a non-consensual assault on Denji, making it one of the manga’s most debated chapters, while others felt it fit a series that has always pushed boundaries. (Spoilers for Chainsaw Man Part 2.)
Why is Chainsaw Man considered so controversial?
Chainsaw Man, written and illustrated by Tatsuki Fujimoto for Weekly Shonen Jump, is known for graphic violence, dark humor, and provocative, boundary-pushing storytelling. The article frames Chapter 167 as the latest example of Fujimoto testing how far he can go, dividing fans rather than departing from the series’ established edgy tone.
Who are Denji and Asa Mitaka in Chainsaw Man?
Denji is the protagonist, a young man fused with the Chainsaw Devil Pochita who can transform into Chainsaw Man. Asa Mitaka is a key character introduced in Part 2 (the Academy arc) who becomes host to the War Devil, Yoru. Their relationship is central to the chapters this article discusses.
