⚠️ Spoiler Alert: This article contains spoilers for Chainsaw Man Vol. 8 and related story arcs.
The Violence Fiend is one of the most mysterious characters in Chainsaw Man.
He always wears a plague doctor-style mask, hiding his face completely.
But in Volume 8, when he briefly removes that mask, fans were shocked—the face underneath looks a lot like Hirokazu Arai, a devil hunter who died earlier in the story.
So, is the Violence Fiend actually Arai? Let’s dive into the evidence.
Why Does the Violence Fiend Wear a Mask?
The Violence Fiend’s defining feature is his mask—it resembles a plague doctor’s mask but functions differently.
According to Kishibe, it’s designed to suppress the Fiend’s immense power.
Normally, a Fiend (a devil possessing a human corpse) is weaker than the original devil, but the Violence Fiend is so strong that his abilities need to be restrained.
There’s also another possible reason for the mask: to hide his identity.
Since Fiends inhabit dead human bodies, and the Violence Fiend’s unmasked face resembles Arai’s, the mask could be meant to conceal that truth.
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Physical Similarities Between the Violence Fiend and Arai
1. Height and Build:
When standing beside Kobeni, the height difference between her and the Violence Fiend is almost identical to that between her and Arai.
2. Hairstyle:
Both have short, slightly spiked black hair with their foreheads visible—very similar in style.
3. Facial Wound:
Arai had a facial scar after making a contract with the Fox Devil.
However, that scar seems to have disappeared when the Violence Fiend appeared.
It’s possible that the body was healed when the devil possessed him—similar to how Denji regained his lost eye after fusing with Pochita.
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Personality Parallels
The Violence Fiend and Arai share surprisingly similar temperaments.
Both are kind-hearted and protective, especially toward Kobeni.
- The Violence Fiend buys Kobeni ice cream and says things like “I don’t really like violence” and “Peace!” showing his gentle side.
- Arai, who was Kobeni’s partner before, famously sacrificed himself to save her during the Katana Man arc.
He was caring and responsible—even described as someone who took care of his sick mother and watched out for his coworkers.
It’s this kindness that makes the theory even more convincing.
No Official Confirmation (Yet)
As of now, there’s no official statement from Tatsuki Fujimoto confirming that the Violence Fiend is Arai.
However, the timeline fits suspiciously well—the Violence Fiend appears not long after Arai’s death.
Interestingly, in the Chainsaw Man anime opening, Arai and the Violence Fiend never appear in the same shot, which may be a subtle visual hint.
👉 Watch the opening here.
Final Thoughts
The resemblance, timing, and personality overlap are too striking to ignore.
While it’s never explicitly confirmed, many fans believe the Violence Fiend may indeed be Arai reborn—a tragic but poetic twist fitting Fujimoto’s storytelling style.
Until we get an official answer, the mystery remains one of Chainsaw Man’s most haunting and human theories.
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