In the latest Chainsaw Man chapter 157, the manga showed Asa Mitaka and Fami, the Famine Devil, heading to the Tokyo Devil Detention Center to save Chainsaw Man. Fans got a reminder of Asa’s missing hand, which paralleled Aki Hayakawa’s fate from Part 1 of Chainsaw Man.

Chapter 157 depicts Asa and Fami’s arrival at the detention center to free Chainsaw Man. Asa impressively wielded the powers of the War Devil effortlessly, without any physical contact.

As they progressed deeper into the facility, Fami urged Asa to be cautious, but a mishap occurred when Asa accidentally tripped over.

Asa’s Return Echoes of Past Tragedies in Chainsaw Man

In the prior Chainsaw Man manga, fans recall Asa’s encounter with Yoshida, resulting in her arm being severed. In Chapter 157, Asa reemerges, arriving at the Tokyo Devil Detention Center to liberate Chainsaw Man from Public Safety.

Asa’s still-missing arm serves as a stark reminder of her previous ordeal. This visual cue triggers memories of Aki Hayakawa’s similar fate in battling the Darkness Devil.

Despite initial differences, Denji and Aki forged a strong bond akin to brothers. Aki’s tragic transformation into the Gun Devil Fiend, and subsequent demise at Denji’s hands, suggests that Asa’s presence may evoke painful memories for Denji.

Fans expressed mixed emotions upon Asa’s return, noting her similarities to beloved character Aki Hayakawa. However, concerns arose when Yoru suspected Asa of hesitating.

Recalling Aki’s apprehension before his demise, fans worried about Asa sharing a similar fate.

One fan observed Asa’s resemblance not only to Aki but also to powerful entities like Control Devil Makima and Blood Devil Fiend Power.

During a past encounter in the aquarium, Asa exhibited traits reminiscent of Makima, urging Denji to obey without question.

In a notable scene from Chainsaw Man chapter 116, Asa exhibited a confident demeanor akin to Power’s, evoking memories of the lively devil-hunter. Denji even remarked on her speech patterns resembling those of an old friend, strongly hinting at Power.

Though Asa’s demeanor may evoke nostalgia for happier times, fans couldn’t shake the grim reality that none of the characters she resembled—Aki, Makima, or Power—survived their ordeals. This led to heightened concern among fans regarding Asa’s potential fate, fearing she might meet a similar end.