Chainsaw Man actor on divisive ending “appropriate finishing point”

The world of manga has a way of throwing curveballs, and the recent conclusion to the Chainsaw Man story is no exception. When mangaka Tatsuki Fujimoto released the final chapter, he didn’t just end a story; he launched it into a surreal, mind-bending alternate reality.

The narrative takes a bold leap, culminating in Pochita erasing Chainsaw Man from existence. This dramatic choice sends the entire story into a fascinating loop, placing both Pochita and Chainsaw Man back at the very beginning—a scenario where they have never met Denji. This structural shift, while wildly imaginative, certainly stirred a mix of reactions among long-time readers, leading to some criticism over the newly untied storylines.

But not everyone felt the same way. Denji’s English voice actor, Ryan Colt Levy, seems to have embraced the chaos. Speaking to fans, Levy noted that while the reaction online can sometimes be intense, the in-person response to the finale was overwhelmingly positive.

“I love the ending because to me, it feels like the appropriate finishing point to the story that I had always been reading,” Levy explained. He suggested that the conclusion felt organic, not forced, and that the signs for this twist were present from the very first page.

Beyond the plot mechanics, Levy pointed to a deeper thematic resonance. He suggested that Fujimoto’s work was less about a simple fight and more about a profound deconstruction of shonen manga and anime—an exploration of what it truly means to be a hero and the value of self-worth.

This approach invites readers to ponder the nature of narrative itself, making the story an intriguing philosophical journey rather than just an action series. It’s a testament to the power of a writer to tell a story that shifts perspective and encourages deep thought.

As the franchise moves forward, the focus now shifts to how this unique narrative structure will translate to the upcoming anime adaptation. It remains to be seen how the animation team will capture the surreal and philosophical weight of Fujimoto’s vision as it unfolds on screen.