Chapter 232 of Chainsaw Man just released on Shonen Jump, and it seems this is truly the end for Tatsuki Fujimoto’s massive shonen series.
The new chapter, titled ‘Thank You, Chainsaw Man,’ was first positioned as the series’ conclusion at the start of March, when Chapter 231 released with the note “Final chapter coming 03/24.” The note was later changed to a standard “To be continued,” but rumors were already circulating. Publisher Viz Media soon confirmed the news.
The announcement still left some widespread confusion, with fans unsure if “final” meant the conclusion of Part 2, given a substantial hiatus after Part 1, or the manga as a whole. Twitter / X users were preparing for the chapter’s release as a doomsday of sorts, without certainty of what level of “ending” to anticipate, as well as the knowledge that Fujimoto isn’t exactly known for happy endings.
I’m prepared for every scenario #csm232 #chainsawman pic.twitter.com/jkfd9ZxWMR
— 𝙆𝙖𝙞𝙤𝙠𝙖𝙣𝙟𝙞 (@kaiokanjii) March 23, 2026
The chapter’s full release, which includes a “The End” card in place of a “To Be Continued,” seems to confirm the series’ ending. Reddit threads have already spawned to provide both therapy and discussion. Of course, some fans still hope the door can remain open for a Part 3.
Fujimoto began publishing Chainsaw Man back in 2018. His previous series, Fire Punch, ran for 83 chapters. Since starting on Chainsaw Man, Fujimoto has also published Look Back, a short series that was recently adapted into an anime film, and the one shot Goodbye, Eri.
The Future of the Chainsaw Man Anime
We were big fans of Chainsaw Man’s first season, calling it “as real and relatable as the story of a man with chainsaws for hands can be” in our 9/10 review. Its movie sequel, Chainsaw Man – The Movie: Reze Arc, is currently available on PVOD and will join the first season on Crunchyroll this spring.
The manga’s conclusion does not appear to have any impact on the anime’s development. Chainsaw Man Season 2 has already been confirmed to pick up right after the movie, with Studio MAPPA starting production this year.
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