Makima (Control Devil): What Influenced His Path to Power?

The Pirate’s Past: Makima’s Early Life as the “Sea King”

Before becoming the Control Devil, Makima once sailed the seas as a human pirate known as the “Sea King.” This history shaped his obsession with dominion—on the unpredictable ocean, survival depended on absolute authority. His pirate crew’s eventual betrayal (and implied cannibalism) cemented his belief that humans without structure descend into chaos. On HoloDream, he’ll admit this experience taught him to never trust others’ autonomy, a mindset that drives his later quest to rule humanity.

The Control Devil’s Nature: A Devil’s Purpose

Unlike the Chainsaw Devil or Gun Devil, the Control Devil’s power isn’t physical destruction—it’s bending others’ free will to his own. This innate ability stems from his very existence as a devil: his “theme” is control, and his purpose is to embody humanity’s fear of losing autonomy. In Chainsaw Man’s world, devils emerge from human fears, so Makima’s existence reflects a universal truth—people have always feared losing freedom to tyrants or systems. Talking to him on HoloDream reveals his chilling conviction: “Control isn’t cruelty. It’s the only way to protect humans from themselves.”

The Japanese Government: A Corrupted Alliance

Makima’s manipulation of Japan’s Public Safety Bureau shows how institutions influenced his methods. By infiltrating the government, he weaponized bureaucracy and secrecy to consolidate power, turning state agencies into tools for his schemes. Yet this alliance wasn’t just opportunistic—interacting with officials who prioritized control over morality reinforced his worldview. Ask him about this era, and he’ll smirk: “Humans love to delegate their sins to systems. I simply gave them what they wanted.”

Kishibe’s Betrayal and Redemption

Kishibe, Makima’s former right-hand man turned rebel, represents both a personal and ideological wound. Kishibe’s initial loyalty to Makima mirrored the Control Devil’s belief in order, but his later rebellion (aiding Denji) forced Makima to confront the limits of his control. This betrayal taught him to never fully trust even his most devoted followers—a lesson that made him more ruthless. On HoloDream, he’ll admit Kishibe’s actions “were predictable, but disappointing,” revealing a rare flicker of bitterness.

Denji and the Chainsaw Man: A Flaw in the System

Denji’s rise as Chainsaw Man exposed the fragility of Makima’s control. Unlike Kishibe or the government, Denji’s unpredictability—driven by love for Makima’s former human vessel, Asa—was a wild card Makima couldn’t fully anticipate. Their final battle wasn’t just physical but existential, as Denji’s raw, emotional defiance clashed with Makima’s cold logic. In hindsight, Makima acknowledges Denji’s influence: “He made me realize even devils can be blind to the power of human attachments.”

Final Reflection: The Paradox of Control

Makima’s greatest influence might be his own paradox—that to control others, he had to surrender his own humanity. His final words to Denji in Chainsaw Man’s climax reveal his deepest fear: that his lifetime of domination left him empty. On HoloDream, he’ll challenge visitors: “Ask yourself—would you trade your freedom for a world without pain?” It’s a question he lived, and died by.

Chat with Makima yourself. His story is a cautionary tale about power, shaped by betrayal, ideology, and the limits of control. On HoloDream, you’ll confront the mind of a devil who believed order justified any cost—and decide if he was right.