Centipede Devil
CharacterThe Centipede Devil is a Devil that personifies the dread of centipedes and works for Public Safety under its Tokyo Special Division 6. A vast armored insect, it briefly pins the rampaging Pochita before being torn apart in a handful of seconds.
Appearance
The Centipede Devil appears as a colossal, horrifying centipede. Plates of armor sheathe its long, segmented trunk, and a thicket of thin legs juts out along every segment, lending it a swarming, oppressive bulk. Atop it sits a repellent head fitted with a pair of big eyes and a maw crowded with crooked, mismatched fangs.
Personality
The story offers no window into its character, but being a monstrous, non-human Devil, it most likely harbors the usual contempt for humankind.
History
During the Aging Devil arc, Pochita rips apart the rebuilt Tokyo Special Division 5 atop a skyscraper, prompting Special Division 6 to blow up the ground beneath the Chainsaw Devil and send him plunging. The moment he lands, the Centipede Devil coils around him and holds him fast, joined in the assault by the Stag Beetle Devil and another unnamed Devil. The grip lasts only a heartbeat before Pochita tears the Centipede Devil to ribbons in one motion, cutting down its two allies, the division's leader, and the Pillbug Devil along with it.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is there a bug devil in Chainsaw Man?
Yes, the Centipede Devil is one of several insect Devils in Chainsaw Man. It personifies the dread of centipedes and works for Public Safety under its Tokyo Special Division 6.
What does the Centipede Devil look like?
The Centipede Devil appears as a colossal centipede, its long segmented trunk sheathed in armor plates with a thicket of thin legs along every segment. Its head carries big eyes and a maw crowded with crooked, mismatched fangs.
Who does the Centipede Devil work for in Chainsaw Man?
The Centipede Devil serves Public Safety as a Devil Hunter attached to Tokyo Special Division 6.
What happened to the Centipede Devil?
During the Aging Devil arc, the Centipede Devil coiled around the rampaging Pochita to hold him fast. Pochita tore it to ribbons in a single motion within seconds, killing it along with its allies.
What does the Centipede Devil embody?
The Centipede Devil embodies the human fear of centipedes, the source of its power as a Devil in Chainsaw Man.
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