Pochita: Chainsaw Man finally explains Pochita's actions in chapter 184

Chainsaw Man finally explains Pochita's actions in chapter 184

Modified Nov 22, 2024 10:30 GMT

Pochita in Chainsaw Man (Image via MAPPA)

Chainsaw Man chapter 184 delved into why Pochita behaved the way he did in chapter 177. This gives fans a renewed perspective on the Chainsaw Devil’s complex character. Moreover, it also sheds light on subtle clues and connections that redefine previous mysterious events that had the fandom buzzing about Pochita’s true intentions.

Chapter 184 conveyed that Denji understood Pochita best, and this is exactly what he voiced to the Aging Devil. The latter was adamant that Chainsaw Man consume its body and hence sacrifice the children tied to its contract. But this was not something that Pochita wanted to do and had been avoiding.

Hence, Pochita previously calling out for blood might have seemed cryptic. But chapter 184 clarifies his true intentions and brings out a whole new appreciation for his character.

Chainsaw Man chapter 184: Pochita's actions receive a justification

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Before delving in, it would be better to refer back to Chainsaw Man chapter 177. Titled "Trigger Finger," the chapter featured Pochita in his Hero of Hell form battling Yoru. The latter resorted to using her Gun and Tank Gauntlets and was able to blow Pochita away. Suffering some damage, Pochita dashed to a nearby volunteer advocating for a blood drive.

But what he did next surprised fans. Instead of harming the girl to take her blood, he took her sign and began making loud noises, i.e., asking for someone to give him blood. This he continued into subsequent chapters, after his lower half was blown off and the Aging Devil was introduced into the battle. At the time, there was a little confusion as to why this happened. But chapter 184 brings clarity.

In the most recent chapter, the Aging Devil attempted to make Denji despair by explaining the current situation to him. It wanted to entice Denji into convincing Pochita to consume it and sacrifice the children bound to the contract and thereby escape, i.e., take the easy way out. But Denji's retort is the intriguing bit and is what frustrates the Aging Devil.

In response, Denji calls the Aging Devil evil and Chainsaw Man a "superhero." He asks Aging if it ever wondered why Pochita didn't consume it—the answer being that Pochita wasn't willing to sacrifice children to save himself. This shows how precious Denji and Pochita's bond really is and, moreover, puts forth Pochita in a new light than previously gauged.

With this, it is clear that Pochita isn't evil or diabolical, like most Devils. His unwillingness to have the children sacrificed is testament to his feelings for humanity. Through Denji, he likely learned a lot more about humans and came to accept them, even developing a desire to protect them (for instance, Kobeni). While other Devils viewed humans as threats, Pochita's outlook has evolved.

This is largely due to the Denji-Pochita dynamic, which allowed the Chainsaw Devil to view humanity differently. It also comes down to Pochita's feelings towards Denji himself, choosing to seize control when he feels that the situation has become too dangerous (for instance, being attacked by Public Safety). This event hints that Pochita isn't as malevolent as previously depicted. Granted, he might be the Devil feared by Devils, but it doesn't seem like he is inherently violent or evil.

Final Thoughts

To conclude, Chainsaw Man chapter 184 portrays Pochita in a new light now. What was spoken previously of him might not all be true. As Denji mentions, Chainsaw Man is a hero and isn't willing to endanger others for his safety. This is why he didn't attack the Blood Drive volunteer and opted instead to ask for blood peacefully himself.

Moreover, this could also open up the door to exploring the origin of the character, i.e., exactly why the Four Horsemen and Weapon Hybrids chose to attack him. If he wasn't all that malevolent, he wouldn't be a threat unless he himself was actually threatened by something. This could be a point that is explored in the future.

But to reiterate, Chainsaw Man chapter 184 finally explained the motivation behind Pochita's actions, and it is as honorable as it can be.