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Gear up, Chainsaw Man fans — the wait for Chapter 223 is almost over! This wildly inventive manga continues to slice its way forward. If one is counting the days until the next chapter drops, then this is the right place. The story follows a young man whose life is shattered by betrayal. This was before he was reborn as a fierce devil-human hybrid thanks to his loyal pet devil.
Below is everything you need to know about the release date, timing, and where one can dive into Chainsaw Man Chapter 223 the moment it goes live.
When is the Chainsaw Man Chapter 223 release date and time?
Chainsaw Man Chapter 223’s exact release date and time is Tuesday, December 16, 2025, at 11 a.m. ET.
Below are the release times according to various international time zones:
8 AM PT
5 PM CT
11 AM ET
4 PM BST
Meanwhile, readers in Japan can access Chainsaw Man Chapter 223 on Wednesday, December 17, 2025, at 12 AM JST.
Where to read the Chainsaw Man manga with Chapter 223
Readers can check out Chainsaw Man Chapter 223 on two reliable platforms: Shueisha’s Manga Plus and Viz Media.
Viz Media offers all chapters, including 222 and 223, which are available, with the newest releases free to read when they drop. Subscribers also get full access to the entire manga library via the website or the mobile app.
Meanwhile, Shueisha’s Manga Plus offers Chapter 223 in English (and several other languages) at the same time as Japan. The first chapter and the last three are free, with the rest accessible through paid options. One can read everything directly on their site or through the app, making it easy for fans worldwide to stay up to date legally and on time.
Chainsaw Man follows Denji, a broke teenager whose life takes a brutal turn when he’s betrayed and killed, only to fuse with his loyal devil-dog Pochita and become a chainsaw-wielding hybrid. From there, he’s thrown into a world of devil hunters, fierce battles, dark secrets, and wild twists that never let up.
