BreaKing: Chainsaw Man War Arc Shocks Fans with Unveiled Truths! Chapter 146 Unravels Fujimoto's Genius

Chainsaw Man chapter 146, released earlier this week, provided a wealth of lore and story information, setting the stage for the second part of the series. Despite mixed opinions on the quality of part 2 thus far, the fandom is united in their anticipation of what lies ahead after the latest installment. Referred to as the Chainsaw Man War arc for now, fans are eagerly looking forward to exploring the next phase of author and illustrator Tatsuki Fujimoto's narrative. Some anticipate a continuation of the series' exceptional character-driven storytelling, now infused with action. Others believe that the series will recapture its previous glory after a slight decline.

Chainsaw Man War arc set to show Fujimoto and his flagship series at their best, eliminating Kagurabachi’s threat

Despite the assertions of some fans that Fujimoto and Chainsaw Man have not lost their appeal, there is a faction within the fanbase that argues otherwise. This viewpoint is partly due to the series relinquishing its leading position in the MANGA Plus rankings to Kagurabachi, the latest hit series from Shueisha.

How the arc will confirm Fujimoto hasn’t fallen off, explained

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After holding the top position on MANGA Plus' rankings for nearly a year, surpassing even the legendary One Piece, Chainsaw Man has recently experienced a decline. This decline has been further exacerbated by the captivating events of Jujutsu Kaisen and the much-anticipated debut of the beloved Kagurabachi manga series.

Another significant factor contributing to the waning popularity of Fujimoto's series is the division among its fanbase as the second part progresses. When a major plot point revealed Denji's incapacity to transform into the eponymous hero in order to maintain his normal life, many fans expressed their disappointment in this turn of events.

Chapter 142 of the series perfectly exemplifies the divide within the fandom, as Fujimoto seems to be directly addressing Chainsaw Man fans through this particular focus. In this chapter, Fumiko Mifune expresses her admiration for Denji and her desire for him to lead a joyful life, regardless of the means. On the contrary, Barem argues that he is a fan of the protagonist himself, longing to witness his battles, consumption of Devils, death, resurrection, and the cycle starting all over again.

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Each half of the series' fandom, unsurprisingly, holds different opinions on the overall quality of the second part. However, the upcoming War arc is expected to satisfy fans from both camps by providing precisely what they desire in one beautifully unified package.

With Denji and Asa Mitaka taking center stage in the Chainsaw Man War arc, fans, represented by Fumiko, will witness Denji's struggle to live a normal life with Asa and eventually achieve it. On the other hand, fans represented by Barem will experience Denji's transformation into the titular hero once again, as he battles all his adversaries to attain his desired normal life.

Considering this, the forthcoming arc will establish that Fujimoto did not decline in quality, but instead was planning for a thrilling and intense story arc. The recent release of chapter 146 marks the beginning of the highly anticipated War arc, generating even more excitement among fans for the progression of part 2.

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