While the whole episode was a great adaptation of the manga’s Eternity Devil Arc based on fan reactions, it was Kobeni’s iconic scene from the manga that stood out for most viewers.
Chainsaw Man Episode 6 Kobeni Scene
At the end of Episode 5, it was revealed that something was wrong in the hotel that the devil hunters are in. As Arai showed, it seemed that they were stuck in a loop. To confirm, Himeno went down the stairs and asked Kobeni to hold up a double peace sign. Himeno then found herself back on the eighth floor with Kobeni still holding up her fingers. Upon seeing this, Kobeni starts shivering and whimpering in fear. This moment in the manga has proven to be one of the most popular panels among fans, especially for those who love the series’ resident scaredy cat. And based on the reactions online, fans are loving the anime’s take on the scene. For instance, there’s a post on Twitter that compared the scene in the anime to the manga. It quickly went viral shortly after it was posted as it got over 100k likes and over 12k retweets. Kobeni’s double peace sign also prompted lots of reactions and discussions online, both on Twitter and on Reddit. Many are calling Kobeni their favorite character and the MVP of the episode, though some aren’t as enamored with her. YOU MIGHT LIKE: Kobeni Dance Explained: Chainsaw Man Meme’s Origins
Fan Reactions to Kobeni in the Anime
A lot of the reactions online to Kobeni are of Chainsaw Man fans enjoying her suffering on screen. Some fans also mentioned other infamous Kobeni scenes, including the other moments when she broke down. But there are also fans who dislike the cowardly devil hunter, with some saying that she’s annoying and detrimental to the team. While some viewers aren’t big fans of Kobeni, it seems that most of those who watched it found her scenes to be the best in this episode. Aside from Kobeni’s iconic double peace pose, the scene where Power just laughs while Kobeni was crying in fear is also gaining attention from the fans. If you want to see more of Kobeni, you’ll have to wait for Chainsaw Man Episode 7 which will be released next week. Discover more anime news and info by following us on Twitter @epicstreamanime. READ NEXT: Who Are Chainsaw Man’s Voice Actors?