So many questions.

Chainsaw Man chapter 174 raises the stakes for Public Safety, who struggle to contain a rampaging Chainsaw Devil and a self-fulfilling prophecy.

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 A devilish cult’s scheme comes to fruition, and the black Chainsaw Devil returns once again. And now humanity has to deal with a Devil unlike any they’ve ever faced before. 

As the fate of the world hangs in the balance, here’s the official release date for Chainsaw Man chapter 174 and where to read it first.

Warning: Spoilers ahead.

Chainsaw Man chapter 173 recap

Denji from Chainsaw Man half transformed, recap of chapter 173 leading up to release of Chainsaw Man chapter 174
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The traumatic events from the past few days all come crashing down on Denji. After learning of Nayuta’s death, Denji loses all human consciousness and goes berserk in his full devil form. 

Public Safety’s Special Division 6 swoops in and is quickly taken out. Whirring blades decapitate each member and Denji’s “gut scarf” pierces through each head, culminating in a pretty badass visual. 

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One of these fiends was the Ear Devil, who the Chainsaw Devil consumes. This results in all ears fading from existence and memory. 

Luckily, Public Safety was prepared for this. After confirming the Ear Devil’s erasure, “Team C” severs their fingers in front of three mirrors to spell out the word “HIT” with their blood. 

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The command is noticed by an ominous devil sitting on an appendaged throne, which punches the Chainsaw Devil from a large mirror near the ceiling.

This allows Yoshida – Denji’s classmate and Public Safety officer – to restrain Denji with a giant tentacle, and force him to expel the Ear Devil’s severed head. 

The last panel shows an elephant’s ears return.

Chainsaw Man chapter 174 release date

Official splash art of Chainsaw Man
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According to Shueisha’s official manga reader website, the next Chainsaw Man chapter releases on Tuesday, August 13, at 7:00 a.m. Pacific Time (PT).

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Here’s a complete time zone chart for international viewers:

CHAINSAW MAN CHAPTER 174 RELEASE DATE TIME ZONETUESDAY, AUGUST 13/TIME
JST11 p.m.
GMT+810 p.m.
ET (Eastern Time)10 a.m.
CT (Central Time)9 a.m.
GMT (Western European Time)2 p.m.
CET (Central European Time)4 p.m.
IST (Indian Standard Time)7:30 p.m.

Where to read the Chainsaw Man manga

Character profiles of Chainsaw Man
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Chainsaw Man is available on the official VIZ Media website, which offers all released chapters with a monthly US$2 subscription.

The first three chapters and chapters 171 to 173 are available for free accounts. It’s also on Manga Plus, Shueisha’s globally available manga reader.

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