Control Devil
CharacterWithin the series, the title Control Devil points to more than one figure, since the devil of control has been carried by two different incarnations over the course of the story. The earlier of them is Makima, while the later is Nayuta.
Appearance
The Control Devil is not bound to a single unchanging body but is recognized instead through whichever incarnation holds the role at a given moment. Makima embodies it during the earlier stretch of the saga.
Personality
In the same fashion, the devil's nature reaches readers by way of its hosts rather than one fixed identity. Nayuta carries the role through the more recent portion of the narrative.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the Control Devil now?
Nayuta is the current incarnation of the Control Devil in Chainsaw Man. After Makima's chapter of events closed, the devil continued on as Nayuta.
Who was the Control Devil before Nayuta?
Makima was the earlier incarnation of the Control Devil. She is named as its previous host and embodies the devil during the earlier stretch of the saga.
How many incarnations has the Control Devil had?
The Control Devil has been carried by two different incarnations over the course of the story, the earlier being Makima and the later being Nayuta.
Does the Control Devil have a single fixed body?
No, the Control Devil is not bound to a single unchanging body. It is recognized instead through whichever incarnation holds the role at a given moment.
What does the Control Devil embody?
The Control Devil embodies control. Its nature reaches readers by way of its hosts, Makima and then Nayuta, rather than one fixed identity.
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