Chainsaw Man Volume 24’s Cover Art Reveals a Brand-New Denji

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The final volume of Chainsaw Man (unless there’s a sequel!) is coming out, and it looks fantastic. Shonen Jump recently showed off the cover art for Volume 24, which will be the last in the manga series.

Even though the ending of this manga has sparked a lot of debate since the last chapters were released, the cover art is undeniably fantastic. It’s some of Fujimoto’s best work in a long time, and even those who strongly dislike the ending have to admit that.

It’s been great to see the Chainsaw Man community united again, especially as the manga wraps up. Regardless of how people feel about the ending, it’s clear this series is still considered one of the best shonen manga created in recent years, and it’s getting a really fitting farewell.

Chainsaw Man Volume 24’s Cover Art Confirms Denji’s Growth

The latest cover art is a significant milestone for the series. It’s only the third time Denji has been the central figure on a cover, and just the second time we see Denji as himself, rather than his Chainsaw Man form—the first being the iconic cover for Volume 1. The other cover featuring a regular shot of Denji was Volume 11, which concluded the first part of Chainsaw Man.

It’s a nice touch that the end of Part 2 shows Denji in a pose mirroring the end of Part 1. Looking at the covers of Volume 11 and Volume 24 really highlights how much Denji has grown and changed as a character.

Looking at Denji on the cover of Volume 24, it’s so clear how much he’s grown up! He just radiates this hard-earned confidence, like everything he’s been through – all the battles and hardships – have finally led him to this point. And honestly, that’s what the whole manga is really about! It’s a bit frustrating, though, because I feel like a lot of people didn’t quite pick up on that central theme.

A frequent debate about the manga centers on whether Denji truly developed as a character. Some argue he didn’t, because the world was reset and he forgot about Pochita. However, that’s a misunderstanding. Denji did change, even if he doesn’t remember his time as Chainsaw Man.

Denji Was Forever Changed By His Life as Chainsaw Man, Even Without Pochita

A central idea in Chainsaw Man Part 2 explores how past experiences – particularly trauma – can impact someone, even if they have no conscious memory of them. This is demonstrated with Asa, who unknowingly acted on deeply buried guilt. Her fall wasn’t a deliberate action, but rather an involuntary physical response to immense guilt she wasn’t even aware she possessed.

Fujimoto believes that who we are isn’t just about what we consciously remember. He thinks our core identity comes from something more fundamental, like the instincts that drive even Devils. Even if Denji doesn’t recall Pochita, his experiences with him have shaped him so profoundly that he’s permanently different.

We see this change in Denji most clearly in his connection with Asa. Throughout the story, he shows a strange familiarity with her, even though he doesn’t consciously know her. For example, he instinctively drops his chainsaw to prevent her from falling, suggesting he somehow knew she was prone to tripping. And the panel showing Denji watching her happily run off with friends is incredibly telling – it conveys a deep sense of peace and contentment.

There’s another important moment involving Asa that reveals even more about Denji. When she brings up “Chainsaw Man,” Denji briefly remembers Pochita, showing how deeply Pochita is embedded in his heart – a connection that exists even if Denji’s mind doesn’t consciously recall it.

A central idea in the manga is the conflict between what Denji wants and what he knows is right. He’s frequently torn between following his feelings and making sensible choices, a struggle vividly shown in his emotional breakdown at the strip club during the fight with Katana Man.

Although the ending of Chainsaw Man is open to interpretation, the final illustration makes one thing clear: Denji underwent a significant transformation, regardless of whether he remembers Pochita. Similarly, readers will be deeply affected by their journey through Fujimoto’s manga, even if they’re left wanting to move past it.

The newest volume of Chainsaw Man, number 24, will be available in Japan on June 4th. As of right now, there’s no confirmed release date for English-language versions.

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2026-05-24 22:48