Fujimoto may have teased Fumiko's double via Chainsaw Man volume 19

Modified Jan 12, 2025 21:00 GMT

Chainsaw Man's latest chapter has been all the buzz for the past week. With the revelation of two Fumiko Mifunes, massive speculation has arisen in attempts to explain this bizarre occurrence. Some attribute it to Fumiko having a body double who lived a parallel, while others feel it is some kind of Devil power that Fumiko drew on.

Whatever the case may be, the upcoming chapter might hold answers. For now, another interesting theory that tries to explain the two Fumikos being foreshadowed has surfaced. As is already known, creator Tatsuki Fujimoto is a master at this, and it wouldn't be surprising if it were true. In essence, the following theory links the Fumiko pair with Volume 19's cover.

Disclaimer: This article is speculative in nature.

Chainsaw Man: Fumiko's double might have been hinted at in volume 19

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On December 04, 2024, Chainsaw Man officially released the 19th volume of its ongoing story. To the surprise of many, Fumiko Mifune was on the cover. Dressed in her Public Safety outfit, she sported a sideways peace sign with a slight sly grin. This is what a recent theory suggests, and it is speculated that Fujimoto used this to foreshadow the Fumiko double.

It refers to the peace sign Fumiko is making, i.e., her two fingers being the teaser that there would be a double. At the time, no one thought much of this. But now, with the events of chapter 189 unfolding, all attention is on the girl. Thus, the theory states that Fumiko, through the peace sign, was hinting at the existence of a double.

Truth be told, Fumiko Mifune has successfully established herself as a highly intriguing character. Very little is known of her, and even 189 chapters in, nothing more has been revealed. As seen, Fumiko's body double emerged when the "original" was dying, expressing her desire to side with the battle's likeliest winner.

Was the Volume 19 cover really a hint?

As mentioned, Chainsaw Man's Fumiko Mifune certainly is a character that has kept fans guessing for the longest time. Several theories with her at their center have been spun. This one takes its place among them and seems plausible when looked at. However, when looked at closely, the volume 19 cover can mean anything.

This theory makes sense, given that Fujimoto has a knack for foreshadowing and hiding details in plain sight. If true, concealing a revelation like this as a peace sign is a masterstroke. After all, it isn't exactly a proper peace sign, considering that she is showing it off in a very nonchalant way, compared to volume 18's Nayuta.

Again, Fumiko's peace on the Chainsaw Man volume 19 cover could also hint at likely deaths. To elaborate, whoever has shown the peace sign so far has passed away, with the exception of Denji. Be it on covers or in the story itself, characters like Himeno, Power, Aki Hayakawa, and Nayuta did not survive once that sign was shown.

Final thoughts

Fumiko Mifune's peace sign on the cover of Chainsaw Man volume 19 has ignited fascinating theories about its potential as a subtle foreshadowing device. Whether it teases her having a body double, represents the duality of her nature, or symbolizes an ominous fate tied to the recurring peace sign motif, the theory aligns with Fujimoto’s expertise in embedding cryptic details.

While plausible, there is a lot of speculation and ambiguity surrounding Fumiko's character, which further adds to the intrigue. With fans on the edge of their seats for the upcoming chapter, the true meaning of the volume 19 cover remains an open-ended mystery that deepens Fumiko’s allure.