Hello! I am KENTA, a Japanese who loves manga. In this article, I will explain the difference between Devil and Fiend in the world of “Chainsaw-Man” thoroughly so that even a beginner can understand. This article has been compiled in an easy-to-understand manner to help you understand the unique worldview of “Chainsaw-Man”. We are sure that you will be able to enjoy the world of “Chainsaw-Man” even more after reading this article!
Introduction
Chainsaw-Man" is a very popular manga by Tatsuki Fujimoto, whose unique worldview and characters attract many readers. In this work, two entities, “Devil” and “Fiend,” appear, but it may be difficult to tell the difference between them at first sight. This article will explain the difference between “Devil” and “Fiend” in “Chainsaw-Man” in an easy-to-understand manner.
What is “Devil”?
First, let’s talk about “Devil. In the world of “Chainsaw-Man,” a devil is an entity born of fear. It is the embodiment of fear of humans, animals, concepts, etc., and its power is proportional to the size of the fear. For example, the Gun Devil is born out of fear of guns and is very powerful.
Devils are basically hostile to humans. They attack humans and suck their blood to regain their strength or to achieve their own ends. The Devil may also offer certain abilities by signing a contract. This is done by the contractor offering something in return.
What is Fiend?
A Fiend is an entity that has taken over a human corpse from Devil; it becomes a Fiend when Devil uses the human body to give it new life. Fiend also has its own consciousness and may take on some of the memories and personality of the original human.
The power of the Fiend depends on the condition of the body of the human it has taken over and the power of the Devil. For example, Power is a Fiend whose Blood Devil has taken over a human body and has the ability to control blood.
Difference between Devil and Fiend
To summarize the previous explanations, the differences between Devil and Fiend are as follows
Devil is an entity born of fear, while Fiend is an entity that has taken over a human corpse from Devil. The Devil often looks basically like the thing it fears, whereas the Fiend looks human but has some of the characteristics of the Devil (e.g., the horns of Power). The Devil has power based on its fear, and the Fiend has power as well, although its power may be limited by its human body. Social position: the Devil is an antagonist of human society, whereas the Fiend can live in human society and in some cases may cooperate with humans.
Relationship between Devil and Fiend
The relationship between Devil and Fiend is very important in the story of “Chainsaw-Man. Denji, the main character, makes a contract with the Chainsaw Devil and fights with its power. Aki Hayakawa has also made a contract with the fox Devil and uses his power.
Fiends include Power and Angel (angel Fiends), each with their own unique abilities, who work with Denji and his friends to fight the Devil; Fiends have the memories and personalities of the original humans, making them emotionally rich and unique.
Power Relationship between Devil and Fiend In “Chainsaw-Man,” the power relationship between Devil and Fiend is often the key to the story; the Devil is powerful according to the magnitude of his terror, and powerful Devils such as Gun Devil and Chainsaw Devil are major threats in the story. Fiends, on the other hand, are depicted in scenes where they grow and become powerful through their humanity and the bonds they share with their friends.
For example, Power is initially selfish and violent, but gradually changes through his relationships with Denji and Aki. This growth adds depth to the story and is an inspiring element for readers.
Conclusion
One of the charms of “Chainsaw-Man” lies in the unique worldview of two different beings, Devil and Fiend. Understanding the difference between the Devil, who is born out of fear, and the Fiend, who has taken over a corpse, will allow you to enjoy the depth of the story even more, and we hope you will enjoy the world of “Chainsaw-Man” while taking into account the relationship and power relations between the Devil and the Fiend. This website, MangaZamurai, provides discussion articles on Japanese manga for everyone in the world. Please read our other articles to enrich your manga life!