Chainsaw Man’s finale outshines One Piece in digital viewership.

Chapter 232 of Chainsaw Man, marking the conclusion of Tatsuki Fujimoto’s long-running manga, has amassed an impressive 1.1 million views on Manga Plus, the global digital reading platform. This remarkable figure highlights the immense fanbase that Chainsaw Man has built over the years. In comparison, One Piece, another titan in the manga world, has only reached one million views for its two chapters released in the past four years (chapters 1053 and 1011).

This isn’t meant to undermine Eiichiro Oda’s iconic series. One Piece holds the title of the best-selling manga ever, boasting over 234 million views on Manga Plus and more than 600 million volumes sold. However, the fact that so many fans rushed to read the finale of Fujimoto’s work, despite the mixed reviews of its Part 2, is noteworthy. The abrupt ending of Chainsaw Man left many readers stunned and, unfortunately, raised numerous unanswered questions about its universe.

The surge in views can be attributed to the excitement surrounding the announcement of the manga’s conclusion. Chapter 231, which revealed the impending finale, also quickly surpassed one million views. The way a series wraps up often defines its legacy, and Chainsaw Man is no different. Fans are already diving into discussions about the final chapter online, searching for hints to clarify some of the lingering mysteries, such as the true identity of Chainsaw Man (the chapter confirmed that Pochita is not actually the Chainsaw Devil).

Much of the conversation revolves around the surprisingly happy ending Denji receives. After Pochita sacrifices himself, erasing his existence, a new reality emerges where Denji never encounters the demon. In this alternate world, Power and Nayuta are alive, and everyone seems much happier. This upbeat conclusion stands in stark contrast to the darker themes of the series, especially when compared to Part 1’s ending, which depicted Denji cooking and consuming Makima’s body. While some fans are skeptical about the sudden tonal shift and the “world reset” twist, Chainsaw Man has always sparked debate, and the nuances of Fujimoto’s storytelling are sure to be analyzed for a long time to come.