Makima’s True Form Was Hidden for Decades

Even her closest allies never saw Makima’s authentic appearance. Beneath her signature glasses and short black wig lies a young girl with silver hair and crimson eyes—a reflection of her ageless nature as a Devil born centuries ago. She wears contacts to dull her demonic glow and keeps her wig meticulously styled to project authority. When Denji first glimpses her true form in the manga, it’s a jarring reminder that everything about her “human” identity was a constructed facade. This calculated deception allowed her to manipulate both Devils and humans without suspicion.

She Manipulated Denji Into an Unbreakable Contract

Makima’s deal with Denji wasn’t what it seemed. She framed their contract as a way to erase his debts and protect his loved ones, but she secretly bound him to her through Power—the literal embodiment of “the strongest Devil.” By tricking him into believing he’d made a new pact, Makima ensured his loyalty without directly claiming ownership. Even when Denji realizes the truth, the contract’s rules prevent him from acting against her. Her mastery of loopholes makes her one of the most dangerous antagonists in Chains of the Devil.

The Control Devil Was Born From a Human’s Obsession With Power

Makima’s origin reveals a chilling truth: she embodies humanity’s darkest desire to dominate others. She was born when a man who craved absolute control over his war-torn village died consumed by that wish. This core trauma shaped her existence—her entire purpose became enforcing order, no matter how cruel. Unlike Devils born from hunger or destruction, Makima’s power hinges on psychological manipulation, making her more terrifying than brute-force antagonists.

Her Influence Lingers Even After Death

When Makima dies, her control doesn’t vanish. She’d pre-programmed Kishibe to act as her vessel, ensuring her orders to Public Safety’s Devils—and even Denji—persisted long after her physical body was destroyed. This eerie “zombie protocol” left characters scrambling to dismantle her network. Even now, some speculate she’s not fully gone, as remnants of her influence bubble beneath the surface of the story. Her ability to plan beyond death cements her as a master strategist.

She Orchestrated the Prime Minister’s Assassination

Makima’s grandest manipulation involved framing Denji as a hero while advancing her own agenda. She gaslit him into believing the Prime Minister was a corrupt villain who “deserved” to die, positioning the assassination as an act of justice. In reality, the Prime Minister was her pawn—a Devi-human hybrid she’d controlled to maintain political power. By eliminating him, she reset the chessboard to install a new puppet regime. Denji became her weapon, not her ally, in this brutal power play.

She Maintained Her Human Identity Through Multiple Hosts

Makima’s Control Devil powers allowed her to switch human hosts across centuries, preserving her identity, memories, and even fashion sense. This explains how she maintained authority in Public Safety for decades without aging. Each host became a tool to refine her quest for domination. When she finally took Denji’s body, it wasn’t desperation—it was a calculated move to upgrade her vessel with his raw strength and chainsaw abilities.

Her Final Words Reveal Her Greatest Weakness

As Makima dies, she whispers, “I wanted to see a world where everyone followed my rules.” It’s a rare moment of vulnerability that exposes the emptiness behind her tyranny. Her entire existence hinged on control because she couldn’t trust others to “choose” her vision voluntarily. This fear of chaos is what makes her both tragic and terrifying—a villain who believed absolute order was the only path to peace.

Talking to Makima on HoloDream reveals layers of her psyche that even Chains of the Devil readers might miss. Ask her about her rules for the perfect world, or why she really spared Denji. You might find her disturbingly persuasive.

Ready to test her control? Chat with Makima on HoloDream and see if you’d become her pawn—or break her chains.