Liputan6.com, Jakarta - Shocking news has come for loyal fans of the Chainsaw Man manga.
The second chapter of Tatsuki Fujimoto's popular manga series, known as the "Academy Saga" or "Gakkō-hen," has officially announced its end on March 25, 2026.
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The announcement was made on March 10, 2026, shortly after the release of Chapter 231, and confirmed via the official Chainsaw Man Japanese account (formerly Twitter).
The decision to end the second chapter came sooner than many fans expected, sparking mixed reactions within the community.
The final chapter to be released is Chapter 232, marking the conclusion of a storyline that has been running since July 2022.
However, this announcement also sparked anticipation and a major question among readers: is this the end of the entire Chainsaw Man series, or just a pause before the start of the third chapter?
Shocking Announcement of Chainsaw Man Chapter 2 Ending
The announcement of the end of the second chapter of the Chainsaw Man manga has shaken the fan community.
On March 10, 2026, following the release of Chapter 231, it was revealed that Chapter 232 would be the final chapter of the “Academy Saga” and would be available on March 25, 2026.
Many readers expressed their surprise, feeling the ending came too soon, especially considering that many plot threads remained unresolved.
The official Chainsaw Man Japanese X account also confirmed the release date of the final chapter, adding weight to the unexpected announcement.
Chapter 231 itself, titled “Goodbye, Pochita,” ends with an emotional scene where Pochita bids farewell to Denji and erases his own existence.
This moment leaves Denji in an even more desperate state and significantly changes the dynamics of the story going forward.
The Journey of the 'Academy Saga' and Details of Part Two
The second part of the Chainsaw Man manga, known as the “Academy Saga” or “Gakkō-hen,” began serialization on Shueisha’s Shonen Jump+ platform on July 13, 2022.
This part comes after a brief hiatus and a publication change from the first part, which was serialized in Weekly Shonen Jump.
Since its inception, the “Academy Saga” has run for three years and eight months, presenting the story of Denji and Asa Mitaka.
This part also introduces a new protagonist, Asa Mitaka, and explores different themes from the previous part.
While this second part is longer in terms of chapter count than the first, some analysis suggests that the number of pages per chapter tends to be lower.
Chapter 231, “Goodbye, Pochita,” marks a crucial turning point with Pochita’s decision to sacrifice himself for Denji, creating a world without Chainsaw Man.
The Future of Chainsaw Man: Will There Be a Part Three?
With the conclusion of Part 2, the big question remains whether this marks the end of the entire Chainsaw Man series.
To date, there has been no official clarification as to whether this final chapter of Part 2 marks a complete conclusion or simply the end of the current storyline.
Many fans and critics are hoping for a Part 3, given that several plot threads remain unresolved.
The ending of Part 2 mirrors the same pattern as the conclusion of Part 1, which also gives fans hope for a potential continuation.
The manga's first part, the "Public Safety Arc," ended in December 2020 and had 97 chapters.
This pattern has led to speculation that Tatsuki Fujimoto may be planning a hiatus before launching a new part with a different perspective or focus.