In Chainsaw Man chapter 146, fans were introduced to the potential upcoming arc, which showcased the preparation of Barem Bridge and the Famine Devil from the Chainsaw Man Church for their battle against the Death Devil. This revelation came as a surprise to Denji, who struggled to grasp the information. Nayuta confirmed that the King of Terror was indeed going to descend upon Earth. Despite the anticipation of the Death Devil's appearance in the manga series, fans were taken aback by how quickly it happened. As a result, many fans speculated that Hirofumi Yoshida could be the Death Devil. However, the latest release of Chainsaw Man chapter 146 disproves this theory.
Disclaimer: This article contains spoilers from the Chainsaw Man manga.
Chainsaw Man chapter 146: Fans split over Yoshida's Death Devil theory being debunked
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Fans speculated that Hirofumi Yoshida, due to his enigmatic nature, might be the mysterious Death Devil. This theory gained traction because, just like Makima's encounter with Denji in the manga's initial section, Yoshida was the first Public Safety member to approach Asa Mitaka, the protagonist of the later part.
However, the theory suggesting that Yoshida could be the Death Devil was debunked in Chainsaw Man chapter 146. Nayuta confirmed that the Death Devil was actually set to descend on Earth. Furthermore, she revealed that the Death Devil was their sister, thereby confirming that Yoshida, as a man, could not possibly be the Death Devil.
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Upon receiving confirmation in Chapter 146 of Chainsaw Man, numerous fans began ridiculing those within the fandom who had previously supported the theory. As a result, they proceeded to share fragments of their own theories. One hypothesis suggested that Yoshida's name could potentially serve as an anagram for "Shidayo." Considering that "shi" translates to "death," fans speculated that Yoshida's name subtly implied his connection to the Death Devil.
While the theory itself was intriguing, numerous CSM enthusiasts observed the hilarity of it and couldn't resist mocking and targeting Yoshida Death Devil theorists.
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The fans rejoiced as the ceaseless speculations concerning Yoshida's identity as the Death Devil finally seemed to have come to an end. Nonetheless, a few enthusiasts still clung onto the hope that the theory would prove true. Although Nayuta did refer to the Death Devil as her sister, she also dubbed them the King of Terror. Merely this use of the term "king" was sufficient to fuel the persistent circulation of the "Yoshida is the Death Devil" hypotheses.
One fan even dared to wish for Yoshida to later be unveiled as a woman. While the likelihood of this theory materializing was slim, considering Mangaka Tatsuki Fujimoto's penchant for keeping his fans in suspense, it remained within the realm of possibilities.
Thus, even though the "Yoshida Death Devil truthers" suffered defeat following the revelation in Chainsaw Man chapter 146, they persist in holding onto their hope for future clues that could bolster their theories.
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Finally, there were fans who experienced distress due to the "Yoshida Death Devil Truthers." Despite their admiration for Yoshida as a positive character, these theorists portrayed him in a negative light, causing fans to feel on edge whenever he made an appearance. Consequently, the revelation in Chainsaw Man chapter 146, confirming the Death Devil's gender as female, brought immense relief and liberation to Yoshida supporters.