The universe of Chainsaw Man is bizarre and ridiculously horrifying. Creator Tatsuki Fujimoto’s devils are one such example of how gripping and impactful the characters are. So, let’s dive into one of the most mysterious devils called the Darkness Devil and the depiction of its praying astronauts.
Before we explore the astronauts, let’s learn more about the Darkness Devil.
Spoiler Warning: There are Chainsaw Man manga spoilers in this article.
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What Is the Darkness Devil?
The Darkness Devil is a Primal Devil that embodies the primal fear of darkness and mutilation.
As the name suggests, a Primal Devil feeds on the fear that exists in the human mind. This kind of devil is known to be extremely dangerous, unpredictable, and powerful.
Making its debut in Chainsaw Man Chapter 64, titled Welcome to Hell, little is known about the Darkness Devil’s personality.
However, it is known to attack anyone and anything that it perceives as a threat.
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What Does the Darkness Devil Look Like?
The body of the Darkness Devil is made up of several human bodies. Two of the bodies act as its legs while four other human bodies become its torso.
The four faces that make up its torso have unique qualities and appear like the four wise monkeys from Buddhism.
The first face of the torso has no eyes and a sewn-up mouth with its ears open, symbolizing the concept of hearing no evil.
The second face has bulging eyes with a sewn-up face, indicating seeing no evil.
The third face has its eyes shut, nose removed but mouth wide open, symbolizing the notion of speaking no evil. Interestingly, it is the only face that has the ability to speak.
The fourth face is joined with the legs of the Darkness Devil, pointing at the concept of doing no evil.
The main head that sits at the top of the Darkness Devil has horns. It also has a black cape symbolizing void and darkness.
Now, let's delve into the iconic image of the praying astronauts.
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What Do the Darkness Devil’s Astronauts Mean?
Fujimoto has established that the Darkness Devil embodies the primal fear of darkness and the unknown danger of a pitch-black environment.
Denji and the other devil hunters are transported to Hell courtesy of the Hell Devil, and the Darkness Devil is shown haunting them.
What makes his introduction straight-up creepy is the shot of a row of astronauts cut into two halves.
They are shown praying in silence as their intestines are spread out all over the ground.
The astronauts are shown in a firm praying position, indicating submission to a superior being, and in this case, it is the Darkness Devil.
The imagery of astronauts is also likely to symbolize that nothing can beat the darkness and void of space.
Moreover, showing astronauts in a prayer position symbolizes the unforgiving nature of space and its darkness.
What do you think about the astronauts before the arrival of the Darkness Devil?
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