Excitement is building among fans as Chapter 138 of Tatsuki Fujimoto’s Chainsaw Man is set to release on Tuesday, August 8, 2023. This eagerly anticipated chapter will be available for free on the Viz Media website, Shōnen Jump, and the Manga Plus app. For those who are subscribed to Shōnen Jump Plus, the entire series library is accessible.
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Release Times by Time Zone
To help fans worldwide, Viz Media has provided a schedule indicating when Chapter 138 will be available based on different time zones:
- Pacific Time (PST): 8 a.m.
- Mountain Time (MST): 9 a.m.
- Central Time (CST): 10 a.m.
- Eastern Time (EST): 11 a.m.
- UK Time (BST): 4 p.m.
- European Time (CEST): 5 p.m.
- Indian Time (IST): 8:30 p.m.
Recap of Recent Events in Chainsaw Man
In Chapter 136, readers were left on the edge of their seats as a mysterious girl approached the protagonist Denji at a cinema. The most recent chapter, Chapter 137 titled “Chu Chu Lovely Muni Muni Mura Mura,” delved deeper into this encounter. The girl, in a daring move, asked Denji to lick a deceased devil, promising to take his virginity if he complied. Denji, attempting to resist, claimed he wouldn’t fall for honey traps anymore. However, the panel revealed he was already following her orders by licking the tendril of the squid Devil.
Following this bizarre request, Denji and the girl moved to a karaoke room. There, she promised that they could be intimate without any interruptions. She started singing a vulgar song, which Denji surprisingly enjoyed. But their date took a violent turn when a group of men with baseball bats stormed in and began attacking Denji. After successfully fighting them off, the girl grabbed a bat herself and prepared to fight, revealing the entire encounter as a setup.
The Popularity and Influence of Chainsaw Man
The Chainsaw Man series stands out as one of the most popular properties in the animanga world. It has gained significant influence, being a part of the “Dark Shonen Trio” along with Jujutsu Kaisen and Hell’s Paradise. All three series have received highly acclaimed anime adaptations from Studio MAPPA, further boosting their popularity.
Beyond the manga industry, the Chainsaw Man franchise has reached new heights with an upcoming clothing line collaboration with Uniqlo. This collaboration promises to bring even more attention to Fujimoto’s work, highlighting the series’ widespread appeal.
Accessing the Next Chapter and More
Fans can look forward to the release of Chapter 138 on August 8 via Viz Media, Shōnen Jump, and the Manga Plus app. Additionally, those who enjoy anime can stream Chainsaw Man, Jujutsu Kaisen, and Hell’s Paradise on Crunchyroll.
The continuous release of new chapters and the expansion into other media and merchandise underscore the enduring popularity of Chainsaw Man. With its unique storyline, compelling characters, and significant cultural impact, it remains a must-read for manga enthusiasts.
Source: Viz Media
