Summary
Makima traveled to Kyoto to seek assistance after Denji was targeted by demons. Meanwhile, the Special Division 4 members in Tokyo are being attacked by a swordsman and a woman who are after Denji’s heart, following a request from the “Gun Devil”. Amidst this chaos, Makima herself was attacked on the Shinkansen bound for Kyoto. As a result, the planned dinner party was canceled, and they decided to relocate to a shrine to counter the situation.
Mysterious Shrine in Nara May Hold the Key.
Kurose Yutaro (Devil Hunter belonging to Kyoto Public Safety) “Shall we go to Tokyo right now for support?”
Makima “If we go there now, we won’t make it in time. The enemy’s purpose is probably Denji-kun. Let’s deal with them here in Kyoto.
Makima “Kurose-kun, borrow about 30 criminals with life sentences or more from the Ministry of Justice. Tendo, rent out one of the nearby shrines at as high an elevation as possible.”
“Chainsawman,” Volume 4, Fujimoto Tatsuki, Shueisha, 2019 “From Kyoto.”
To figure out the location of the cursed place Makima is thinking about, we consider the story where the Special Division 4 members are attacked by a swordsman and a woman following a request from the Gun Devil. Amidst the chaos, Makima is attacked on the train to Kyoto and decides to move to a shrine to counter the situation.
However, when searching for the shrine’s location, it seems to be in Kyoto based on the conversation, but there is no shrine built on a high place like the one depicted in the story in Kyoto. Judging from the appearance and description of the buildings, it is thought that the shrine might be in Nara Prefecture. Specifically, it could be the Omiwa Shrine.
What is Omiwa Shrine?
Omiwa Shrine is located in Ikoma City, Nara Prefecture, and is designated as a National Important Cultural Property. The shrine is a former township shrine. The grounds of the shrine include the “main hall” and “hall of worship,” both of which are designated as Important Cultural Properties, and the “midden” and “torii,” both of which are designated as Cultural Properties by Nara Prefecture.
The shrine is said to have been built in the Nara period (710-794) and is famous as one of the oldest historical shrines in Japan. Inside the shrine, visitors will find a sacred atmosphere and beautiful ancient Japanese architectural styles.
The Omiwa Shrine is also known to be visited by many devotees. For example, during the New Year’s Hatsumode, cultural festivals, or special festivals, the shrine is crowded with many worshippers. Therefore, this shrine has become one of the most important places for the local people.
The Omiwa Shrine is not only an important part of Japanese history and culture, but is also famous for its beautiful architecture.
Nara’s Historic Omiwa Shrine May Be the Key
Chainsaw Man” is a manga work drawn by Tatsuki Fujimoto and serialized in Weekly Shonen Jump. The story is set in a world where demons and humans coexist, and the main character, Denji, belongs to a special mission agency called “Singularity 4 Section” and hunts demons.
The story begins when a member of the Singularity 4 Section is attacked by a swordman and a woman at the request of a gun demon. Makima travels to Kyoto to protect Denji and moves to the shrine. However, the shrine depicted in the work did not exist in Kyoto. So, readers are left wondering about the identity of the shrine to which Makima moved.
Our guess is that it is the Ookami Shrine in Nara Prefecture. The Ookami Shrine is said to have been built in the Nara period (710-794) and is famous as one of the oldest and most historic shrines in Japan. By comparing the shrine depicted in the story with the actual Ookami Shrine, you can feel the story more realistically.
In order to better understand the world of the work, it is important for readers to pay attention to the scenes and settings depicted in the story. In addition, a deeper knowledge of real places and cultures can help the reader feel more immersed in the story.
By reading about what is depicted in the work, the reader can feel the story more realistically. This feeling can also be transferred to the real world, which is an important clue to a deeper understanding of the work.
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