Makima-Chainsaw Man
Introduction
Makima is one of the most pivotal and enigmatic characters in Chainsaw Man, written by Tatsuki Fujimoto. At first introduced as a calm and composed high-ranking officer in the Public Safety Devil Hunters, Makima soon reveals herself to be much more than she seems. Underneath her stoic and gentle demeanor lies the Control Devil, a godlike being with a terrifying ability to dominate others.
Makima is a symbol of manipulation, fear, and control, and her role in the manga shapes the emotional and philosophical foundation of Denji’s journe
Makima’s Role in the Story
Makima plays a central role throughout Part 1 of Chainsaw Man. She recruits Denji after his transformation into the Chainsaw Man and quickly becomes the most influential figure in his life. Offering him food, shelter, affection, and even the possibility of romance, Makima becomes Denji’s reason for living—though the true nature of her intentions is far more sinister.
As the story progresses, it is revealed that Makima is the Control Devil, whose goal is to use Chainsaw Man’s power to erase evil from the world, by controlling it. She views emotions like family, love, and friendship as tools for control, and manipulates almost every major character to achieve her ambitions.
Makima’s betrayal is one of the manga’s most heartbreaking turns, and it leads directly to the psychological destruction of Denji, setting up the series’ dramatic climax.
Powers and Abilities
Control Devil Ability
Makima’s primary power is control over any being she considers beneath her, including devils, fiends, animals, and even humans. Once under her control, targets lose free will and serve her without question.
Forced Contracts
Makima can force devils and humans into contracts without their consent, overriding their will completely. This power allows her to create an army of powerful beings at her command.
Death Ritual Technique
Makima can remotely kill anyone, using a ritual where she sacrifices a human and speaks the target’s name. The target is crushed out of existence, seemingly regardless of distance or defenses.
Immortality
As a Primal Fear Devil, Makima regenerates endlessly as long as people fear control. Even if physically destroyed, she revives through contractual loops involving the Japanese government.
Impact on Manga Fans
Makima is more than a villain, she is a philosophical force in Chainsaw Man. She represents the danger of power without empathy, the illusion of freedom, and the consequences of blind devotion. Her actions reshape the world, destroy lives, and force Denji to confront what it truly means to live with free will.
Final Thoughts
Makima is the dark heart of Chainsaw Man, a figure of control, manipulation, and godlike power wrapped in a soft smile. Her powers make her invincible, but her downfall reveals the strength of unpredictable human emotion. From villainess to reincarnated innocent, Makima’s arc is a chilling reminder that power without love becomes tyranny, and even the strongest can fall to the human heart.
