Asa Mitaka's Struggle to Find Love

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  • @estelle6528
    @estelle6528 Před rokem +1185

    Asa and denji are insanely relatable and human, they're basically the "he/she is just like me fr" meme

    • @Mr_Mistah
      @Mr_Mistah Před rokem +107

      Asa Mitaka is literally me

    • @estelle6528
      @estelle6528 Před rokem +13

      @@Mr_Mistah same

    • @shannon1242
      @shannon1242 Před rokem +51

      I was also a teenage Asa. Self isolated for the same reasons. I probably would have liked a Denji back then but didn't have much success with dating until after high school and improved my charm from observing charming people but authenticity is key.

    • @aidancarlisle5078
      @aidancarlisle5078 Před rokem +13

      She is quite literally me fr. Tryna work on myself and get out of my shell rn.

    • @justagirlchillinghere
      @justagirlchillinghere Před rokem +9

      Asa is literally me fr fr 😋

  • @tiltltt
    @tiltltt Před rokem +2722

    Fujimoto is a genius, he changed the protagonist of the story and executed it so well that some people are even liking part 2 more than they liked part 1.

    • @NINJAMUSHI
      @NINJAMUSHI  Před rokem +373

      I like the two parts for very different reasons but I can understand someone liking one more than the other. My girlfriend certainly likes part 2 more than 1, so it's just a matter of what you want out of the series

    • @melteddarkchocolate000
      @melteddarkchocolate000 Před rokem +69

      People can like both.

    • @Gentleman_r07
      @Gentleman_r07 Před rokem +63

      It's not some, it's now many many millions who like part 2 than 1. And specifically ASA.

    • @MrStupidarmy
      @MrStupidarmy Před rokem +5

      Not me

    • @Bandera51
      @Bandera51 Před rokem +8

      Genius? :/
      It’s pretty average…

  • @reiq4976
    @reiq4976 Před rokem +1647

    Asa is a bratty child but is actually such a good girl. She really can't help but feel affection and do the good thing. She can't help but warn denji to stay away from her inspitee of wanting to be liked. And that completely contradicts with what Yoru wants from her and does with her physical body. It's such a complicated dynamic that's being built between Asa, Denji and the 4 horsemen of the apocalypse. We got war, famine and now with nayuta conquest devil.

  • @thuhuong8838
    @thuhuong8838 Před rokem +1661

    This man write good female character….Of all the years that we got those typical shounen girl, finally a man ( simp by nature) writing woman with complexity, elegant and even down right horrific

    • @NINJAMUSHI
      @NINJAMUSHI  Před rokem +294

      Agreed that Fujimoto writes great female characters, some of the best out there, but there's others that have done it well too: JoJo (more so after part 3), Hunter x Hunter, Twin Star Exorcists, Fullmetal Alchemist, etc.

    • @arcturionblade1077
      @arcturionblade1077 Před rokem +164

      Agreed that Fujimoto does write complex female characters. I like how his women have agency. Even if there's lewd stuff involved, it's almost always the woman who initiates it. From Power allowing Denji to touch her chest as payment for rescuing Meowy (and stipulating the ground rules for the three touches), to Himeno wanting to give Denji his first kiss (even if it's just to make Aki jealous; sure, her wanting to seduce Denji was kinda sus, I can blame it on the alcohol and, to her credit, she did stop once Denji rejects her for Makima). Ditto with Makima who, of course, just dominates Denji in their lopsided relationship (and with him breaking free from that toxicity of control and manipulation).

    • @CocTheElf
      @CocTheElf Před rokem +57

      @@NINJAMUSHI I think Araki starts to write better female characters until part 6. Although Lisa Lisa is amazing, I so wish she had at least one major fight without getting sacked by Kars. However, I'm on the fence that Fujimoto's writing on female characters is by far the best from the authors you listed.

    • @NINJAMUSHI
      @NINJAMUSHI  Před rokem +51

      That's why I didn't say Fujimoto wrote the best females, just some of the best. And yeah, it's really during part 6 that Araki got great at making female characters (though there's good ones in 4 and 5). Yasuho is my personal favorite of Araki's female characters

    • @CocTheElf
      @CocTheElf Před rokem +26

      @@NINJAMUSHI Yeah, I wasn't trying to start a debate with you. Just expressing my utmost admiration of Fujimoto. And yeah, Yasuho and especially her backstory arc was top tier manga writing.

  • @MsAnimefan95
    @MsAnimefan95 Před rokem +336

    One thing I appreciate about Asa is that we're introduced to her looking like a stoic, cool girl. Then Fujimoto said "Nope. She's just as big of a loser as Denji". I also like that she's allowed to be awkward in ways that do actually make things weird and uncomfortable.

  • @vicantirasumovski4375
    @vicantirasumovski4375 Před rokem +866

    The internal conflict of interests for Asa is built so well - when she equally relieved that Denji did not turned into a weapon and disappointed that it means he does not like her enough. Which in turn sets another chain of events and misunderstanding where Denji can't figure out why she's acting so erratically.

    • @NINJAMUSHI
      @NINJAMUSHI  Před rokem +103

      I'm assuming there's another reason she can't turn Denji into a weapon, either because he's a devil or already a weapon (a chainsaw), but because she doesn't know that, him not liking her is the only conclusion she can come to. Though that's just speculation until something is confirmed. We'll have to wait and see

    • @vicantirasumovski4375
      @vicantirasumovski4375 Před rokem +76

      @@NINJAMUSHI my theory is in similar vein. War Devil can convert into weapon anything that belongs to her but Denji already made two contracts (with Pochita and Power) and thus can't give himself to someone just because he is from demonic perspective (de uro) no longer belongs to himself. He just can't give what he doe not own.

    • @themartianway
      @themartianway Před rokem +10

      @@vicantirasumovski4375 or because he owes the Yakuza money? Which would be an amazing twist.

    • @user-rr7qf5hq3c
      @user-rr7qf5hq3c Před rokem +36

      @@themartianway No it wouldn’t the Yakuza he owed are all dead

    • @andrewsuryahartono829
      @andrewsuryahartono829 Před rokem +1

      She is so me especially tomorrow

  • @deliii395
    @deliii395 Před rokem +860

    Love Asa. And I too don't want chainsaw man to become a story where every character that's introduced dies a tragic death. It's just gonna make me insensitive to character's death.

  • @tanook6073
    @tanook6073 Před rokem +381

    The "she's just like me fr fr" has never been so relatable

  • @koicake7491
    @koicake7491 Před rokem +276

    "Love" being the main idea of the entirety of Chainsaw man is really beautiful to me, Love how deep you are able to dig in this story that seems like a surface level story at first glance

    • @NINJAMUSHI
      @NINJAMUSHI  Před rokem +20

      No matter how malleable love can be in Chainsaw Man, love is love. ya know? Thank you!

    • @gh0rochi363
      @gh0rochi363 Před rokem +1

      The story is very deep honestly. I think people don't see it because it's equally as hype.

  • @niaaaaaa.
    @niaaaaaa. Před rokem +158

    i fucking love asa mitaka she's just such a relatable character, as a fellow loser girl i really love how much of a lovable failure she is

  • @TheDarkpho3nix33
    @TheDarkpho3nix33 Před rokem +267

    If the theme of CSM is love, then I'm sure the next thing for love is the conflict of sharing that love which would entail Nayuta not wanting to "share" Denji's love with Asa, referring to her as a "thief"

    • @NINJAMUSHI
      @NINJAMUSHI  Před rokem +40

      curious to see where that goes for sure. Hoping the next chapter is really good

  • @Asuraai
    @Asuraai Před rokem +515

    Yoru also falling for Denji is also quite interesting. Even in this latest chapter, she tries to turn Denji into a weapon but pauses after kissing him seemingly caught up in the moment.

    • @NINJAMUSHI
      @NINJAMUSHI  Před rokem +137

      That's an interesting point to bring up. I am curious what Yoru's role will end up being in their dynamic

    • @Asuraai
      @Asuraai Před rokem +104

      @@NINJAMUSHI It's an interesting contrast to Makima. Both are using romance/seduction to use him but Yoru seems to be falling for him herself.

    • @arcturionblade1077
      @arcturionblade1077 Před rokem +160

      It's funny that Denji keeps his lips closed during the kiss. Maybe he was surprised by it, maybe not, but he's not making the same mistake of an opened-mouth kiss again given what happened with both Himeno (princess pukes-a-lot) and Reze (tongue biter), lol.

    • @tasse0599
      @tasse0599 Před rokem +64

      A love triangle with me, my boi and my demons

    • @The-Beyonder
      @The-Beyonder Před rokem +61

      @@arcturionblade1077 lmao that's a good catch. It would be hilarious if Fujimoto did that on purpose for that very reason

  • @Gentleman_r07
    @Gentleman_r07 Před rokem +469

    Do i not say enough?
    Asa is the top for the whole of this year.
    She is perfection.
    Action, emo, princess, clown, autistic, ego, love, hurt, wholesome, great beauty, etc etc, she has it all.

    • @MrSergore
      @MrSergore Před rokem +63

      She's your average femcel, hahahaha

    • @Gentleman_r07
      @Gentleman_r07 Před rokem +12

      @@MrSergore she got rizz mo than you at least, and a story to tell, unlike some 1000th-hand Caesar Augustus found on CZcams.

    • @MrSergore
      @MrSergore Před rokem +48

      @@Gentleman_r07 Chill, dude, you're seething and name-calling, hahaha

    • @Gentleman_r07
      @Gentleman_r07 Před rokem +6

      @@MrSergore haha sorry twas funny tho I've been exploding nowadays here. Means nothing.

    • @mei-senpai742
      @mei-senpai742 Před rokem +5

      @@MrSergore Excuse me but this Asa femcel has been going on alot in the community can u pls explain what a femcel is? 🤔

  • @nupreview
    @nupreview Před rokem +198

    If the theory about Denji would split Asa and Yoru apart with his chainsaw were true, it'll be another heartbreaking for sure, not for Denji, but Asa, as she would think of Yoru as her sister later

    • @TheDarkpho3nix33
      @TheDarkpho3nix33 Před rokem +54

      Agreed, we can already see her being used to Yoru's presence when Fami temporarily separated them and Asa was left talking alone about Denji

    • @johnychrist2559
      @johnychrist2559 Před rokem +14

      I wonder how long yoru was alone before Asa's death, she is seemingly very open to her

    • @Gentleman_r07
      @Gentleman_r07 Před rokem +6

      They won't split, I'm thinking, after yoru too falls for denji, she would opt to stay with asa, share denji. Which would be a fight between asa team yoru vs nayuta makima control.

  • @gizzbeadolls3333
    @gizzbeadolls3333 Před rokem +304

    I like to imagine that tatsuki fujimoto set up two of the post depressing back story’s ever just to make the characters live a happy life together

    • @justapassingbycommenterrem5642
      @justapassingbycommenterrem5642 Před rokem +48

      Legit I think Fujimoto is the kinda person who would do that lol, I mean guy was so good at making people paranoid because of part 1 while nothing bad is happening (yet) at all until the latest chapter.

    • @nobodywatchesnooby
      @nobodywatchesnooby Před rokem +43

      i hope these two negatives become a positive in the end

    • @The-Beyonder
      @The-Beyonder Před rokem +29

      @@justapassingbycommenterrem5642 *SPOILERS FOR FIREPUNCH*
      I mean we kinda got that in Firepunch with Agni(Sun) and Judah(Luna) so yeah Fujimoto is absolutely capable of keeping Asa and Denji alive to be together legitimately in the end. I'm actually kinda hoping this happens or they at least get together for real with no lies between them at some point even if it's not the ending

    • @molluscumlore
      @molluscumlore Před rokem +8

      Yeah, while he does love writing a tragedy he also doesn't seem to like doing shit just to be edgy. Pulling shit outta your ass because it's funny? 100%, he can't pass up a joke. Edgy? I've been reading through some of his old one shots and while he likes his darkness he also definitely likes a deserved happy ending. The tragedy of part 1 was pretty well telegraphed and all thematically on point. If it looks like a tragic ending would thematically fit part 2 I'd get a little worried, but so far our main duo really seem like they just need a hard fought happy end to bring it all around. They won't get out unscathed, and maybe they'll end up separated, but if they're alive and loved they'll have found peace. Personally, however their romantic relationship turns out, I'd love to see them just say fuck it and drag all their pets and devils they've accumulated out to where noone can bother them with bullshit again. Just live happily as pochita wanted for denji, and live more selfishly as asa wanted for herself

  • @mclinftw
    @mclinftw Před rokem +132

    Istg I find asa suuuch a great character and can definitely say that she is one of my favs for sure. I loved the analysis, editing and especially your thumbnail!! Youre improving fast and thats so great to see, great job 🎉🎉👏

    • @NINJAMUSHI
      @NINJAMUSHI  Před rokem +9

      Thank you! I'm especially glad you like the thumbnail. I've been trying to make better ones. I gotta add you to my recommended channels too

    • @Gentleman_r07
      @Gentleman_r07 Před rokem +4

      She is the Best character to happen in csm

  • @thebigchungus4515
    @thebigchungus4515 Před rokem +93

    I think what’s to be considered with how the story potentially goes is how Chainsaw Man is noticeably a lot more softer compared to a lot of Fujimoto’s works. It’s still incredibly bleak and depressing at times but one of the core themes of the story is that there’s always a light at the end of the tunnel and you see this with how Denji refutes Makima’s line of "I believe the world would be better if bad movies ceased to exist." Wanting to live in a world where there is no bad to highlight the good is unrealistic and ultimately damaging and you can see this with how, while Denji’s suffering is painful to see, he’s now much more susceptible to showing off his kinder nature and this is what gets Asa to fall for him. So yeah, while I think that these two will go through a LOT of hell at some points in the series, I think it will ultimately work out for them.

  • @NunyaBiznessss
    @NunyaBiznessss Před rokem +129

    Love everything about this. Fujimoto took such a big risk switching from Denji to Asa, and I think it's worked out spectacularly.

  • @dangerousdays2052
    @dangerousdays2052 Před rokem +71

    life is rough when you're Asautistic

  • @AlessandroAltosoleChannel

    With Fujimoto you never know how its gonna end. But i like to believe part 2 is gonna have an happy ending.
    It seems to have less of a focus on character suffering and more on personal healing.
    For example, Denji's relationship with Nayuta could be a way to heal Denji's feelings towards Makima. Not a relationship between an oppressor and a dog, but a genuine bond between Brother and Sister. And Asa, as you say, being the one girl who doesn't care for chainsaw man, could be the one who can help him heal from reze and the other traumas. And Denji being the one person who can appreciate Asa despite her flaws, giving her the love she is looking for.
    Not to mention we should see a new Blood devil/fiend, as Denji made a contract with Power to find it, so we might be able to see Denji reconnect with his first friend.

    • @theradionicrevival8068
      @theradionicrevival8068 Před rokem +4

      Super eyepatch wolf pointed it out in his video too, but honestly, ever since fire punch, Fujimoto’sbeen growing more and more out of the bleak nihilistic mindset when storytelling, so you’re probably righ

  • @sam_plus_ire
    @sam_plus_ire Před rokem +60

    This is the best analysis of Chainsaw Man part 2. I love it when authors write plots that develop parallel to the original, it uses repetition to reframe the themes of the story. The way you put it in this video was extremely well done. I think Asa being a femcel is one of the most big brained move for part 2. At this point Fujimoto having her being controlled by the control devil is the last nail for Denji and Asa being the same character pretty much lol 😂

  • @derenzo127
    @derenzo127 Před rokem +59

    so far i'm loving part 2 asa is so much fun as a protag my only complaint for part 2 is so small it doesn't even affect the story but i saw that the Japanese volumes still have those cute pochita illustrations and i kinda wish for part 2 either bucky or the war devils animal form took that spot

    • @NINJAMUSHI
      @NINJAMUSHI  Před rokem +14

      ah yeah? I guess Pochita is just very popular. Though I agree it'd be cute to see another animal friend instead

  • @mr_pi1356
    @mr_pi1356 Před rokem +180

    "Femcel.
    Femcel.
    Smelly femcel.
    No boyfriend.
    Femcel"
    ~Yoru, 2022

  • @mrsninis_0477
    @mrsninis_0477 Před rokem +45

    Minor correction, one of the bullies are saved by Denji, and based on her character design aswell as the amount of screentime she has had I wouldn't be surprised if she becomes a side character in the future.

  • @prwa911
    @prwa911 Před rokem +17

    Asa is one of my favorite main characters ever and the reason i might just like part 2 more than part1. She's just such reletable and human character it's almost too good to be true. She can be a really jealous person but still good at heart because people have different sides to them and it's not just black and white. I just love her character and how you can see yourself in her no matter where you come from, like denji and asa come from completely different circumstances but still relate to each other. And i'm sure i'm not the only one who can see themself in her.

  • @thatariii
    @thatariii Před rokem +26

    when i started part one i was pleasantly surprised at how effortless the protagonist switch was and actually found my self warming up to asa very quickly to where i am know and really like her character. fujimoto did a fantastic job bc i know an mc switch can be tough (but to counter a bit, her main story or like her personal conflict does have to do with denji but to me her character isn’t banking off that with the context of the plot and if some people think it is well at least it’s good)

  • @salmonformula4377
    @salmonformula4377 Před rokem +18

    Shocked to see how small your channel is compared to how well this video is made and edited. One of my favorite pieces I've seen written on Chainsaw man.

    • @NINJAMUSHI
      @NINJAMUSHI  Před rokem +4

      Thank you, that's encouraging. I really tried to make this video great. I'm doing what I can to grow the channel while still making great videos

  • @AvatarDesto
    @AvatarDesto Před rokem +35

    Brilliant analysis I'm loving Asa as a character and her relationship with Denji I'm really excited and terrified to see where fujimoto is going with this but I'm sure it's going to be an amazing ride

  • @linnedarinne
    @linnedarinne Před rokem +34

    I know it's for censorship sake, but I like how you use pixels to censor stuff. It gives a cool vibe with the rest of the atmosphere.

    • @NINJAMUSHI
      @NINJAMUSHI  Před rokem +10

      super glad to hear that! I tried to make it look cool, rather than just a black bar or something

    • @pamelotms5867
      @pamelotms5867 Před rokem

      @@NINJAMUSHI it worked well! doesnt even realy feel like its censored.

  • @rg33real
    @rg33real Před rokem +13

    TALK YOUR TALK KING

  • @santino7470
    @santino7470 Před rokem +21

    I love this analysis. The overall theme of “Love” in this manga has been apparent and a gradual burn, and man has it been freaking WILD seeing everyone’s outlooks and wants collide.

  • @NINJAMUSHI
    @NINJAMUSHI  Před rokem +53

    ADDENDUM ON THE ADDENDUM: Chapter 120 isn't as destructive as you might think, as of right now it's a setback but nothing has been damaged beyond repair. These kinda hurdles are not all that unique to Chainsaw Man, this is a fairly normal conflict in relationship building in manga. We'll see how it'll go in later chapters, don't think this one chapter disrupts everything. Also, I made an analysis on chapter 120/Nayuta as a follow up to this video. Go watch that if you want to hear more.
    Also, to anyone that comments "femcel," please unplug your computer. Thanks! :D
    Thanks for the support on the new video! If you want more content about Chainsaw Man, I have 4 other videos to watch:
    A Chainsaw Man Retrospective Analysis: Introduction Arc
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    • @ShrimpRice
      @ShrimpRice Před rokem

      19:07, don't most csm arcs end with hyper character driven scenes?

  • @okzi8991
    @okzi8991 Před 10 měsíci +7

    Asa reminds me so much of my teen self, it's almost embarassing😭 but for real, one of the great things about mangas like csm or gintama is that the author writes the female characters just like they write the male ones. They are not afraid to give them flaws and make them seem "alive", as opposed to many other works where female characters are one dimensional because their whole role is being a woman and most of the time the love interest. Regarding this, I love how Fujimoto is handling the relationship between Denji and Asa because Asa is not just his love interest. They are on par with each other and we can both of their point of views which makes me even more interested to see how it's gonna develop

  • @therecombinant6215
    @therecombinant6215 Před rokem +18

    Asa is another Shinji. Let’s hope she’ll overcome her hedgehog dilemma.

  • @Duplighost_
    @Duplighost_ Před rokem +16

    The new chapter really built on this a lot more! Asa is such a good protagonist, and she’s probably my favorite character behind Denji.

  • @amparocruz951
    @amparocruz951 Před rokem +11

    Ok since the release of chapter 121 I do believe that intimate personal love being better than mass love will be an important lesson and theme in part 2 , it’s obvious that denji needs personal love from someone and it is being written that way, the question was even straight up brought up, it has convinced me that Denji is going to have to learn that personal intimate love of who HE is, is better than shallow idolization of what he Represents, not to mention that the starfish represent infinite divine love, regeneration, healing, renewal, curing yourself over time and filling up the void and replacing it with something better, so yeah LMAO, I hope Fujimoto uses this wholesome concept to make something Beautiful, PLEASE FUJIMOTO 🙏🙏

  • @The_Sussy_One666
    @The_Sussy_One666 Před 2 měsíci +5

    8:20 you were right with fujimoto taking inspirieration of NGE💀

  • @rogue8059
    @rogue8059 Před rokem +11

    I love that we have two main characters for this series and both are endearing losers that have realistic motivations and flaws that you just can't help but want to protect. Fujimoto writes such great characters, even in his very twisted world he creates he still makes them so relatable and they never act like they're the "main character"

  • @Blahcub
    @Blahcub Před rokem +5

    Really well written good job bro. The editing was great too, clearly took you a lot of time.

  • @edadankmemes
    @edadankmemes Před rokem +19

    i hope that fujimoto doesn’t kill off Asa or Denji, but especially Asa.
    Just like you said, readers are gonna get really tired of characters constantly getting killed off, and the manga would lose the interest of its readers.
    There still needs to have contrast between the cynical stuff and the hopeful stuff.

  • @aidancarlisle5078
    @aidancarlisle5078 Před rokem +18

    I hope good things happen for Asa. Chainsaw man is so tragic I’m afraid for her

  • @MrRonald327
    @MrRonald327 Před 6 měsíci +4

    She’s her own worst enemy and the anti-Denji. It makes her fun to watch.

  • @raymondyongho5757
    @raymondyongho5757 Před rokem +16

    *Where will the connection between Denji and Asa take them?*
    Knowing Fujimoto, a world of pain and suffering.
    Seriously, though. These two are so precious together. You want them to be happy, but you know that's impossible given the Author's track record.

    • @AsirionV4
      @AsirionV4 Před rokem +4

      i think it's possible to make them both be together and happy like in Fire Punch which was a work of Fujimoto too

  • @arks_knights
    @arks_knights Před rokem +13

    Fujimoto can write a female protagonist 100 times better than any Hollywood director

  • @mt2r-music
    @mt2r-music Před rokem +10

    One interesting aspect of part 2 is we don’t really have a big threat. In part 1 we had the gun devil as the big antagonist (at least that’s what the reader believes for the list part) but so far there is nothing like that in part 2. The war devil is more of a joke character, the death devil is too far into the future and the other horsemen aren’t portrayed as real antagonists so far. Rather just as characters with influence.

    • @jett3474
      @jett3474 Před rokem

      I sort of agree? I think the big "threat" in this part isn't exactly an entity, but moreso the dramatic irony, the knowledge that Yoru will want to kill Denji despite his relationship with Asa (and therefore Yoru) becoming more intimate and complicated over time. There is a threat, just not in the way people expect

    • @frog6054
      @frog6054 Před rokem

      Yeah, the story just turned into a romance rather than an action series, and it's surprisingly good.

  • @lightspaceman5064
    @lightspaceman5064 Před rokem +16

    I want to ask Fujimoto if he’s ever played any of the Suda 51 games. I don’t think he’s ever mentioned them but you playing the music feels so natural. It made me realize how similar they are.

    • @NINJAMUSHI
      @NINJAMUSHI  Před rokem +2

      would be neat to know, for sure

    • @classicslayer456
      @classicslayer456 Před rokem

      Reze really reminds me holly from no more heroes

    • @lightspaceman5064
      @lightspaceman5064 Před rokem

      @@classicslayer456 Huh… They both blow their heads up…

    • @classicslayer456
      @classicslayer456 Před rokem

      @@lightspaceman5064 they are also both assassins and are both love interests to the MC and die tragically. Travis and Denji also both spare them because they have feelings for them.

  • @manafish8732
    @manafish8732 Před rokem +6

    great video. this actually has me thinking about how nayutas sudden introduction in the last chapter will shake up things. if devils in CSM represent the darker side of humanity or fear/trauma, the truth about denji/nayuta and asa/yoru coming out will start a conflict between the two that could be really interesting. asa and denji will have to struggle against the darker aspects of themselves if they wanna keep being together

  • @stray_cat87
    @stray_cat87 Před rokem +5

    First time reading part 2, I honestly did not know how to put it, but as the story went on, it slowly grew on me more than how part 1 did.

  • @branalysis
    @branalysis Před rokem +6

    Great video, you really highlighted the similarities and differences in the journeys of Ada and Denji very well. Also, I liked the editing a lot, I wish to get to your level of motion graphics in my future videos🔥🔥🔥

    • @NINJAMUSHI
      @NINJAMUSHI  Před rokem +3

      thank you! hoping the best for you with editing!

  • @chainsawmanfan3002
    @chainsawmanfan3002 Před rokem +11

    This is Chainsawman: Love is War
    (Pun intended)

  • @danieldanieldanielUvu
    @danieldanieldanielUvu Před rokem +6

    I know little bit japan and I just realise that asa is morning and yoru is night😅😅

  • @someguyinahole5952
    @someguyinahole5952 Před rokem +6

    Never thought I'd be able to say this, but...
    *SHE'S* JUST LIKE ME FR FR

  • @enlle2
    @enlle2 Před rokem +7

    I love all your chainsaw man videos! Since i discovered your channel i've been rereading it and re-evaluating how good this manga is, wich went unnoticed the first time i'd read. It has become one of my favorite mangas and i guess its in part thanks to videos like this, keep up with it you're good at this and the editing is also top notch.
    About Asa, i wouldn't be worried about her safety, i'm loving the character and i think that Part 2 is Asa's story as much as Part 1 was Denji's, we'll be with her for a while. The one we should be worrying about is Denji. I hope he doesnt end up dead, at least not for now, he deserves a well built and worthy ending to his story, not an abrupt and unjustified one. Either way, i wouldn't kill him, would be crazy that no Fujimoto chatacter is allowed to grow old and die peacefully.
    P.S: dont take this as a suggestion to focus your channel into one series! i guess you already know and are reluctant to that.

    • @NINJAMUSHI
      @NINJAMUSHI  Před rokem +1

      Thank you! I'm super happy to know my videos can have an impact like that. I'll be making more videos on csm in the future, but I like keeping it mixed up 👍

  • @returnedtomonkey8886
    @returnedtomonkey8886 Před 6 měsíci +3

    Godamn it...
    She's literally me back in high school.

  • @shyguypro9876
    @shyguypro9876 Před rokem +7

    This video is especially funny after the release of chapter 120.
    "Uh huh"

  • @patientspooky
    @patientspooky Před rokem +3

    Ik this video is sorta old but damn you've explained the exact reasons why I related so hard to Asa as a character. As a girl myself who was often jealous of other ppl bc I was always pressured by my parents to "be mature and successful, and beat everyone else," I grew up to be cynical and loathing of both myself and others. Asa desiring love and connection and the way Fujimoto portrayed her story really spoke to me a lot, which surprised me because this wasn't what I was expecting from a female character in a Shonen Jump title. I'm suuuuper interested as to what he has planned next for her story and this video really helped articulate my thoughts.

    • @NINJAMUSHI
      @NINJAMUSHI  Před rokem +1

      thank you for sharing your experience, glad my video could help :)

  • @142pratapsingrathod6
    @142pratapsingrathod6 Před rokem +7

    Fujimoto is absolute genius at writting character

  • @mioma1639
    @mioma1639 Před rokem +9

    To be totally honest, Asa isn't that bad of a girl to date, ìn fact, I would now retract that statement immediately.

  • @Boxmediaphile
    @Boxmediaphile Před rokem +5

    9/10 if any other author did a switch up like Fuji did with part 1 to part 2 I would of lost interest in the story, but he executed it so well that I’m very much enjoying Asa and the story

  • @Emll_117
    @Emll_117 Před rokem +2

    This is a perfect video in every way. I'm saving it and subscribing.

    • @NINJAMUSHI
      @NINJAMUSHI  Před rokem +1

      I appreciate that, glad you liked it :)

  • @robertoferri9092
    @robertoferri9092 Před rokem +9

    really good video! really well put together and I'm also getting more and more invested in the relationship budding between denji and asa, and now with nayuta in the mix how will fujimoto decide to play it out? super exciting moment to be a csm reader but an agonizing one too since i want to know how it progresses nowww

    • @NINJAMUSHI
      @NINJAMUSHI  Před rokem +1

      Thank you! Time will only tell but I have hope it'll work out somehow, at least for this current situation

  • @duke574
    @duke574 Před rokem +3

    Great vid man. 😊 one of the best analysis CZcamsrs I’ve seen. Keep on it!

    • @NINJAMUSHI
      @NINJAMUSHI  Před rokem

      Thank you, I appreciate that. And I shall!

  • @meowraiu2
    @meowraiu2 Před rokem +2

    THIS VIDEO ABSOLUTELY DESERVES TO BLOW UP. the effort is crazy man this video is amazing

    • @NINJAMUSHI
      @NINJAMUSHI  Před rokem +3

      Thank you, it means a lot to see someone appreciate the effort I'm putting in. Just doing what I can to impress people enough to keep watching

    • @meowraiu2
      @meowraiu2 Před rokem +1

      ​@@NINJAMUSHI it was perfect bro--from the script, editing, flow--everything really. so excited for ur next video man i adore this one

    • @meowraiu2
      @meowraiu2 Před rokem

      @@NINJAMUSHI this video blew up. u deserved it bro

    • @NINJAMUSHI
      @NINJAMUSHI  Před rokem +1

      Thank you :)

  • @Crybaby-Media
    @Crybaby-Media Před rokem +3

    The revelation about Asas life during the confrontation with the falling devil was perfect . I was already questioning my Dennis loyalty, but that solidified it . Asa is one of the best protagonists I’ve ever read. I can’t believe it but I like her more than Denji
    Also as someone with a reef tank that’s always been into fish and ocean life .. she’s a catch . Lol
    Edit: the fact their stories are similar reminds me very much of how One Piece replays world events but with different stimuli and different results . Alabasta where a warlord tries to conquer an island, Dressrosa where the warlord succeeds .

  • @justaguywithagoodphoto4801

    Seeing this video has made me realize that fujimoto is writing the story of the country mouse and the city mouse

  • @stopstep
    @stopstep Před 7 měsíci +3

    Just like me. Just like me fr!!!

  • @NigGaara
    @NigGaara Před 10 měsíci +1

    Such an amazing vid

  • @intergalacticmaru
    @intergalacticmaru Před 7 měsíci +2

    i feel like i was being described in this video
    (I’m literally Asa Mitaka)

  • @cloudbloom
    @cloudbloom Před rokem +11

    Bucky was a real one 🐔

  • @Kejlor1
    @Kejlor1 Před rokem +4

    Man I wish we could see happy ending for both Asa and Denji, perhaps them being together

  • @G19PDW
    @G19PDW Před rokem +24

    I like Asa because she's all-in-one in some tropes I like with a twist.
    A true heroine who doesn't just become a hero instantly but with inner struggles, even under the influence of the main villain Yoru, she still manages to stray away from her control and even used her powers to destroy justice and Eternity devil. She never gives up her principles even if evil is disguised as her "friends" like Class Pres and Yuko. I like to headcanon that Mr. Tanaka is innocent and is just accused by the Class Pres since the Class Pres is deluded in character.
    She's also creepy, cause even if she is a hero, the introduction of Yoru showed how scary Asa is if she's evil. Yoru is the ghost version of Asa for me, it's like Sadako but more action horror. The military always fought men clad in the same camouflaged armor as they are, desensitizing combat, but facing a young schoolgirl who may look like your crush back in the day? That would be insane and hard to believe that's the War Devil.
    Also, her relationship with Denji is a realistic trope of enemies to lovers. When Denji realized that she hates him, Denji was shocked and later accepted it and is even humble to ask why is she talking to him again when she hates him. But later eventually they get along realistically without instantly liking each other.
    So she's a combination of a creepy horror villainess, an unlikely action heroine, and the enemies-to-lovers trope.

    • @NINJAMUSHI
      @NINJAMUSHI  Před rokem +4

      I'm a little drunk while reading this but I'll say this much: you get a heart for writing this much and I think I agree with mostly everything you said

    • @aquaghost5547
      @aquaghost5547 Před rokem +2

      Tanaka isnt inocent, we learn through yuko that the justice devil gives telepathic powers (prez read his mind and confirmed that he definetely lusted after asa) and the fact that yoru could turn him in a weapon (which she could only do to those who “belong” to her). Tanaka is a predator, who take advantage of vulnerable girls with his “good guy” image. I wouldn’t say class prez or Yuko were evil, in the end of the day they were victims of the Justice devil, who took advantage of their naivety , they were flawed but werent murderous until they made the contract

  • @alonedownthere47
    @alonedownthere47 Před rokem +5

    i think people are wrong to say you can only expect pain and suffering from chainsaw man. sure, that's a part of life, but they're missing the point if that's all they see. fujimoto's thing isn't ruining anything nice with tragedy, it's building up expectations to subvert them. so in part one, every time someone shows genuine love for someone else, they're almost immediately killed. this is to set up an expectation, and i think part two will subvert it and it will hit harder when something nice happens because of it. or he could expect us to feel that way and hit the world with a meteor, who knows

  • @TheAnneGwish
    @TheAnneGwish Před rokem +6

    Shes just like me fr fr

  • @moneymitaka
    @moneymitaka Před 9 měsíci +3

    shes literally me

  • @teiman
    @teiman Před 2 měsíci +1

    I come from the future and... things are complicated.

  • @mileswyckoff423
    @mileswyckoff423 Před rokem +6

    I think a "tragic death" isn't what the point is. It's that the world, despite moments of happiness and even bliss, can still end abruptly or sadly. We see this a lot in life. I love that CSM can craft this insane gore fantasy but subtly bring us back to reality in a way most mangaka use plot armor or an unrealistic "happy ending." I'd love denji to get a W, but I also love his world is built on struggle and sacrifice.

    • @NINJAMUSHI
      @NINJAMUSHI  Před rokem +7

      I wrote like a paragraph kinda replying to your point with my own feelings and went I hit "reply" my internet cut out and I lost my comment. So uh. I'll just say: "hahaha, me like when story go happy" and leave it at that

    • @mileswyckoff423
      @mileswyckoff423 Před rokem +3

      @NINJAMUSHI Damn dude, I'm so sorry. I can respect that. A happy ending wouldn't ruin CSM for me. Whatever happened I'll probaby never stop rereading it.

    • @Romb772
      @Romb772 Před rokem +3

      It's woefully pessimistic and a buzzkill if a media has to keep going through misery and depression to keep it's supposed realism.
      I don't think having a happy ending is unrealistic, though it'd probably lean much more towards bittersweet.

    • @fairywww
      @fairywww Před rokem

      @@NINJAMUSHI OUCYH

  • @Crosmando
    @Crosmando Před 4 měsíci +2

    If Asa was real she would have a million simps on discord DM'ing her

  • @pabloliduena8187
    @pabloliduena8187 Před rokem +1

    I really enjoy your videos, I'm going to dig into this one as soon as I get home. Keep up the good work!!!

    • @NINJAMUSHI
      @NINJAMUSHI  Před rokem +2

      Thanks, I appreciate that! Let me know whatcha think when you watch it!

  • @arcturionblade1077
    @arcturionblade1077 Před rokem +3

    Fujimoto pulled a Metal Gear Solid 2: Sons of Liberty on us with the change of protagonist and placing the original protagonist as a side character to get a wholly different perspective of the characters involved.

  • @meagloaf8559
    @meagloaf8559 Před rokem +1

    Great video, I love how you edit and how you made this video

  • @Griffith175
    @Griffith175 Před 3 měsíci +4

    Am i the only one who wants denji to marry asa i know he doesint want to .arry nbody rn but i really want him to they are so cute togather

  • @shannon1242
    @shannon1242 Před rokem +3

    The bond that Denji and Power developed was one if of the best things about part 1 for me and seeing this nuanced building of Asa and Denjis bond tickles me in the feels in the same way. The opening of Chainsaw Man making you think it was a harem anime made me quit the series until my sister convinced me to keep going and I'm glad I did.

    • @NINJAMUSHI
      @NINJAMUSHI  Před rokem

      Yeah, I don't think anything about it made me think it was gonna be a harem, but I get it lol

  • @yuri-fp1jp
    @yuri-fp1jp Před 21 dnem

    Really liked de analisys❤

  • @graysondent122
    @graysondent122 Před rokem +3

    Fantastic character breakdown of a fantastic character

  • @deathma5939
    @deathma5939 Před rokem +2

    Looking forward to the video, I gotta watch it later but still very cool

    • @NINJAMUSHI
      @NINJAMUSHI  Před rokem +1

      Thank you as always!

    • @deathma5939
      @deathma5939 Před rokem

      @@NINJAMUSHI just finished, this video was great as always and some really great editing, love your videos keep up the good work.

    • @NINJAMUSHI
      @NINJAMUSHI  Před rokem +1

      Glad you enjoyed it :)

  • @sanskarmishra5309
    @sanskarmishra5309 Před rokem +2

    She's just like me fr fr (I'm not a teenage girl)

  • @roykong7024
    @roykong7024 Před měsícem

    I loved how you also used Nier Automata's legendary OST. Especially that one for deep reflection, it's like a neat reference to our love of deeply nuanced media

  • @dallascoggins1534
    @dallascoggins1534 Před rokem +5

    Missed opportunity to name this video "Asa Mitaka our Femcel Queen"

    • @NINJAMUSHI
      @NINJAMUSHI  Před rokem +7

      Yeah, I think I'm good on that one

  • @spiralspural8806
    @spiralspural8806 Před rokem +7

    She's a loser I love her

  • @Golovastik.ne.dodelan.
    @Golovastik.ne.dodelan. Před rokem +2

    Ok, people have already said everything in the comments about how good the manga and video are, and I agree with this and my comment is not needed, but I really want to say how good this video is, not only in terms of setting the idea, but also from the side of editing and atmosphere, I rarely have such videos, I hope to continue to follow this wonderful channel in the future! (Sorry, not my first language)

    • @NINJAMUSHI
      @NINJAMUSHI  Před rokem

      Thank you, that's quite kind of you. I really tried to make this video look and feel cool, like it was an experience beyond just an essay. I'm glad that you felt that. I will continue to try making good videos!

    • @Golovastik.ne.dodelan.
      @Golovastik.ne.dodelan. Před rokem

      @@NINJAMUSHI I am glad that you noticed my comment, I looked at your content and realized that I really like it, both the topics and the way you provide information and thoughts to the viewers makes me really want to support you, you are doing very well and I am very glad that I found your channel, I wish you success and growth, and now I will also follow and support you.Thank you for youre hard work!

    • @NINJAMUSHI
      @NINJAMUSHI  Před rokem

      All I can say is thank you. Comments like this make my work worth it :)

  • @wawathelegened8254
    @wawathelegened8254 Před rokem +2

    So great, i love fujimotos work!

  • @thsxi
    @thsxi Před 5 měsíci +1

    I think it should also be stated how this author genuinely made me care about a headless chicken devil who’s death made me genuinely sad

  • @Gameman5252-e2r
    @Gameman5252-e2r Před rokem +2

    Here before this blows up as chainsaw man season 3 comes out.

  • @chupe8959
    @chupe8959 Před rokem +3

    Heavy eyepatch wolf vibes. liked

  • @xillegal_alienx401
    @xillegal_alienx401 Před rokem +23

    SPOILER ALERT: Nayuta DID end up getting in the Way and possibly Yoshida too surprisingly (which will make me sick to my stomach if anything does happen between them) 💀 I hope this, however, is just to add drama and conflict between Asa and Denji, and that all of this is still part of Fujimoto's twisted but carefully calculated plan to eventually get Asa and Denji together. It's gonna be a Very Bump Slow Burn but I'm here for it, I still haven't given up hope of a Happy Ending. I've got my eye on you Fujimoto. Please let our main characters be Happy. 🙏🏾

    • @NINJAMUSHI
      @NINJAMUSHI  Před rokem +6

      Feel like it's a setback, if anything. a conflict of interests. We'll see where it goes I guess lol

    • @ayyyzma2937
      @ayyyzma2937 Před rokem

      Wait I'm confused, sick to your stomach about what?

  • @nikdin5789
    @nikdin5789 Před rokem +1

    bro your content is really well made. im suprised this video doesnt have more views.

    • @NINJAMUSHI
      @NINJAMUSHI  Před rokem

      Thank you! Well, it's at least climbed up in the last few hours. It's now at about 1.7k, looking from CZcams Studio, so hopefully it'll reach more people

    • @lumpusumpus
      @lumpusumpus Před rokem

      ​@@NINJAMUSHI almost 100k

  • @gabrieltrillo7424
    @gabrieltrillo7424 Před 10 měsíci +1

    I can really relate to Asa

  • @pippasuneatenvegetables9092

    Fujimoto has great taste in women

  • @kril859
    @kril859 Před 10 měsíci +1

    "she is not exactly a devil hunter that fights for life and death" that didn't age well 😅

  • @power_0007
    @power_0007 Před rokem +3

    I love the censorship here, very creative.