The latest Chainsaw Man chapter features an NSFW scene that triggered comparisons with Neon Genesis Evangelion, sending fans into a frenzy.
Chainsaw Man chapter 167 shows an unexpected explicit moment between Denji and Yoru, which some fans have likened to Shinji Ikari's infamous hospital scene in Neon Genesis Evangelion.
Spoiler Warning: This article includes spoilers for Chainsaw Man chapter 167, so proceed with caution.
Chainsaw Man Chapter 167 Features NSFW Scene, Draws Evangelion Comparisons
The latest chapter of Chainsaw Man has sparked controversy with an NSFW scene that has drawn comparisons to a particularly disturbing moment from the End of Evangelion anime.
The moment involves Yoru, the mysterious War Devil possessing Asa Mitaka, and the series' main character Denji.
The encounter takes a rather NSFW turn, culminating in a disturbing image that bears an uncanny resemblance to a scene from the End of Evangelion.
Fans of Neon Genesis Evangelion were quick to notice that chapter 167’s final panel evokes the hospital scene where Shinji is seen making a horrifying choice of pleasuring himself with an unconscious Asuka.
This parallel, or perhaps just a thematically similar situation, throws Denji and Asa’s dynamic into question.
Fans React to Chainsaw Man’s Shocking NSFW Scene and Compare It to Evangelion
Chainsaw Man chapter 167 has ignited discussions online, with many fans questioning the similarity between the imagery in both Chainsaw Man and Evangelion.
A Chainsaw Man fan on X (formerly Twitter) tweeted that the new Chainsaw Man manga panel is “literally the Shinji hand,” referencing the infamous hand scene featuring Neon Genesis Evangelion's Shinji Ikari.
Another X user noted that the new chapter seems to indicate that “Denji knows how Shinji feels.”
What Happened in Chainsaw Man Chapter 167?
Chainsaw Man chapter 167 is titled Super Smooch, and it starts with Yoru finding a knife and offering her assistance to help Denji get rid of his sexual desire. Specifically, she offers to cut off his male organ to straighten him out.
Denji hesitates, then panics, pushing the knife away. Yoru retaliates by attempting to put her hands in his pants and crush his testicles.
This triggers a memory of a past kiss between them. Confused, they kiss again, leading to a more intimate moment. Finally, Asa regains control, as Denji ejaculates in her hand.
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