Chainsaw Man episode 8 premiered on Tuesday, November 29, kicking in the much-anticipated Katana Man storyline.
The episode began with the ultimate conclusion of the Eternity Devil arc, which was mostly centered on Denji’s interactions with Makima & Himeno following the night out with Division 4.
Chainsaw Man episode 8 Ending Explained!
Makima is on her way to Kyoto the day after the welcoming party to attend a meeting with her colleagues and the top brass of the Public Safety Devil Hunters.
Unfortunately, the passengers in the front and rear seats abruptly jump up and shoot Makima and her colleague close to her from point-blank range as she is lost in her thoughts and staring out the window.
Although the first bullet appears to have passed through her head, the unidentified assailants (later discovered to be working for the Gun Devil) continue to fire until they are certain Makima is dead.
Her lifeless expression suggests that she is undoubtedly dead, yet her narrative does not stop here. While the mysteries of her powers and Devil agreements are a topic for another day, we can confirm (according to the manga) that Makima will also survive the ambush, and play an important role in the following arcs.
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Is Himeno dead, and what happened to Denji and Aki?
As a frightened Aki prepares to fight again, the Katana Man quickly deals three crushing punches to his body before he can react. Himeno was hurt when the Katana Man opened fire, and despite her pleas, Power and the Ghost Devil refused to help her.
Himeno, determined not to see Aki die before her eyes, strikes a new deal with the Ghost Devil and herself in exchange for the devil’s complete abilities. This turns out to be a disastrous decision, as Katana Man and her unidentified collaborator slay the Ghost Devil.
Himeno’s bodily parts begin to vanish, and when Aki turns to gaze at his old colleague, her clothes are left on the ground.
Himeno is dead now, as no human could survive after offering oneself to the devil, regardless of the pact. Tatsuki Fujimoto’s continuing manga series support this.
Denji is seriously hurt, but because he is a hybrid, even a gunshot wound to the skull is not enough to kill him. On the other hand, Aki will be a crucial character in the Katana Man, Bomb Devil, International Assassins, and Gun Devil Arcs; thus, despite his injuries, he is not likely to die anytime soon.
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Verdict
Chainsaw Man Episode 8 was fresh air that sprang out of nowhere and took everyone by surprise. It’s debatable if it was required, but let’s embrace the ride while it lasts.
