Seiyuu Denji Chainsaw Man Praises the Controversial Ending as The Best Closure
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RAVE OTONITY - Anime news is always something fans eagerly await. This time, we’re discussing the voice actor behind the lead character of Chainsaw Man, who has expressed admiration for the series' controversial ending. Read on to find out more!
Chainsaw Man is a dark fantasy, supernatural action manga written and illustrated by Tatsuki Fujimoto, which was adapted into an anime series by Studio MAPPA. The story follows Denji, an impoverished young man who merges with his pet Chainsaw Devil, Pochita, becoming a human-devil hybrid with immense power and the ability to transform parts of his body into chainsaws.
Recently, the voice actor for Denji spoke up to praise the controversial ending of *Chainsaw Man*. What are your thoughts on it?
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Levy Praises the Chainsaw Man Ending
Ryan Colt Levy, the English voice actor for Denji in Chainsaw Man, has come to the defense of the manga's controversial ending. He argues that Tatsuki Fujimoto guided the protagonist's journey to the most fitting conclusion. Although the ending divided reader opinion, Levy revealed that his personal feelings about it were overwhelmingly positive.
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In an interview with ComicBook.com at San Diego Comic-Con, Levy acknowledged that the ending sparked significant debate. However, he noted that the reactions he received from meeting people in person... ...tends to be more positive than the sentiment often seen in online discussions.
Levy believes the ending works well because Fujimoto established the story's core concepts right from the very first chapter. Instead of delivering the formulaic conclusion fans might expect from a battle-focused Shonen manga, Chainsaw Man consistently questions the true meaning of heroism and what Denji actually wants out of life.
Chainsaw Man as a Manga Hero
Levy discussed the manga, particularly focusing on its exploration of heroism and self-worth.
The voice actor is also eagerly anticipating voicing the anime's next major story arc. Levy specifically highlighted the "Darkness Devil" sequence as the scene he is most excited to voice, describing the entity's manga appearance as surreal, terrifying, and unlike anything seen before.
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He praised MAPPA's work on Chainsaw Man so far, noting that the studio's ability to elevate the source material could make the upcoming adaptation truly exceptional. The next phase of the anime is expected to cover the "Assassins Arc," although the specific format has not yet been confirmed.
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