The Psychology of Seduction: Makima Seduces Denji - Chainsaw Man

[@driphearts8035]

In an interview with Tatsuki Fujimoto (the author of Chainsaw Man's original manga), Tatsuki Fujimoto mentions that Makima's character was majorly influenced by child abuse documentaries. That should tell you just how horrific she is as a person

[@frenchfriedbagel7035]

She was based off a girl that bullied him at school and he enjoyed it for whatever reason.

[@soda2339]

Makes sense, she literally grooms an emotionally stunted and traumatized 16 year old boy trying desperately to find happiness.

[@ander5917]

I heard her original inspiration was a girl that used to bully him when he was in high school but he actually liked it

[@ShinIsTheGoat]

@@ander5917 No, that was regarding the question when a interviewer asked him ''Why does your manga contain so many dominant / powerful women(Reze, Quanxi etc)''

[@ander5917]

@@ShinIsTheGoat oh right, i’m guessing makima was part of those examples

[@KnucklesR2]

Makima is always in full control. In a sense, she dominates Denji here, she's making ALL the moves. I feel like how she previously told him he's her dog also plays into this. Denji looks up at her the entire time, much like a dog, gets parts of him bitten, like a dog might assert dominance over another, in the end he falls over on his back, much like a submissive animal presenting their belly. And then Makina gets on him, further establishing that dominance of who is on top, who is in control. Denji is being deeply manipulated here, a sweet poison~

[@MisterPyOne]

reminds me of me and my ex gf kinda. the thing was I was fully aware that she had way more experience (she was my first gf, sexual experience, Kiss) and I kinda didn't like how she was more dominant, but I endured it because I wanted to learn as much as possible to emulate it and become myself more dominant. Also called her out for just teasing me a lot, but never doing a lot of stuff she told me we will do.

[@Zombina638]

Not

[@hoangdung7494]

then denji leaves to become stronger, that devastates Makima leads to her demise. After that she find an egg..... oh wait wrong series.

[@MrChicam]

@@hoangdung7494 what is this ?

[@hoangdung7494]

@@MrChicam same type of character from berserk, highly recommend

[@birbdude9006]

I am a writing student and, I have to say, I really like your videos. They are super educational. I really like the maturity and the whole-heartedness you interact with the stories that you look at.

[@ThunderGust12JD]

@T0MIN I can understand that feeling of finding it boring to writing a whole story. For me it's more of a lack of confidence or that I'm scared my expectations of what I want the story to be won't pan out. I'm trying exercises with just write really short stories to try and get over it. Hope you can find a solution to your issue (ง'̀-'́)ง

[@Sachistar7591]

And this type of grooming is actually PERFECT to entrap someone like denji who has been yearning for kind human touch for the entirety of his life. He’s probably more “primed” to be receptive to her manipulations.

[@Fingerscrossedout]

Exactly, I also feel that through his past he's more receptive to endure abuse. The way he forgives everyone who wrongs him is a quality that I relate too

[@kendra_t]

​@@Fingerscrossedout hope you're doing ok!

[@jordanpickering6912]

I thought this video was going to be about how Makima uses seduction to manipulate Denji but honestly I really appreciated what you said in this video, just explaining what Makima does and how seduction works. Although I think a video on the more predatory side of this may be a interesting video if a bit dark. At the end of the day this is still an Adult taking advantage of a 16 year old boy who has never had anything.

[@HugeFrigginGuy]

And she's his boss... and she can have him executed at any time. So there are many levels of power imbalance that would make this a problematic advance.

[@jordanpickering6912]

@@HugeFrigginGuy Yeah the whole of Denji X Makima is fucked up and only gets crazier, I'm a Denji X Power man myself

[@HugeFrigginGuy]

@@Ellie-gp9dg That's right, our boy Dennis is just a tender 16 year old. I do appreciate that he acts like it too.

[@sarbo2335]

@@Ellie-gp9dg she's about 70 to 80 years old lol

[@balditogl]

@@sarbo2335 spoiler warning ⚠️ We don't really know her age, but we know that hybrids like Denji, Reeze, and Quanxi don't get old. Makima is a lot younger than Quanxi and Kishibe so she is around her late 20's and early 30's. The only thing I am confused about is if Makima is controlling someone's body or if she is using her real form, but I suppose she is using her real form because she is the demon of control after all. Is a human fear.

[@user-lr6hw4dq4t]

Light Yagami : Gaslighting Makima : Gaslighting, but she's a waifu

[@Horizantle]

Makima is not a waifu

[@user-lr6hw4dq4t]

@@Horizantle husbando?

[@Horizantle]

@@user-lr6hw4dq4t neither, shes a manipulator

[@tamashoxd]

@@Horizantle oh boy you havent seen the fandom

[@Horizantle]

@@tamashoxd i have, they all have mental issues and are okay with her grooming denji but bash himeno over it

[@GKMaverick013]

Makima’s own manipulation through the use of seduction is one of the most interesting parts to see in action. Aside from how…fluid…the animation makes it, Makima’s power imbalance as Denji’s superior and the one who gave him the things he wanted is what allows Denji to fall for this despite how clear it is that he is in way over his head. Denji also has an issue with never being satisfied so Makima plays into that by giving him things he “might” want or that he thinks he wants all while being careful with how she words everything. She isn’t just saying words without meaning, she’s using body language and the mood of the moment to set a pace and get Denji wrapped around her fingers. It’s straight up what groomers have been known to do and because she is the adult in this situation (Denji is about 16-17) she has the power needed to be authoritative with Denji without even letting him know she’s actually telling him what to do for the most part. From his end, he’s doing it cause he thinks what he wants and she’s the one who told him and enlightened him on such things. She can be the one to give him what he thinks he wants and she capitalizes on that. And the thing is…we still don’t know why which makes her actions and decisions throughout even more concerning and confusing.

[@Raven_Black_252]

Oh we know why...

[@abdullahmertozdemir9437]

we know why lol, you want spoilers?

[@non3particular537]

I also like the way this episode framed Denji's reaction to achieving his goals. He got to experience the full spectrum from crushing disappointment to having it surpass his expectations. It feels like it's saying there is a right way and wrong way to pursue your goals. Too bad it came at the cost of getting super manipulated.

[@freshpinkapples7618]

I love the fact that there are roughly two, maybe three types of people regarding Makima: The type who hate her because of her manipulation, the type who knows she's probably not good, but adore her as a character, and the type who woofs.

[@gregjayonnaise8314]

Im embarrassed to admit that I’m all three

[@Raven_Black_252]

Woof

[@Replied_ByMeatr1der5]

Someone said once that the devil presents itself to you with everything you ever wanted. I already know that my devil comes with red hair and an office suit

[@dominiquereyes22]

Woof

[@Vanillie261]

I'm the second type, but 70% of the my friends who also like Makima are the third 💀💀

[@GenerationWest]

Makima: You're my pet now, and pets get treats for being good. So bark for me. Denji: That's cute, I have been good. Makima: That wasn't a bark... Denji: ....Oh.

[@sober_katz]

the part where denji actually barks in the dub was so unexpected, that killed me lol

[@th3voice]

I agree, there's such a thing as seduction and, in fact, manipulation that doesn't need to be malicious. Someone who wants something FROM someone can, in fact, also just want that someone. Seduction may be both getting them SOMETHING they want but also be something they enjoy and want from that person. It may not be the best long-term solution, but you can also manipulate someone, try to steer them, for their own good rather than your own. It's a false dichotomy people setup far too frequently - "Does X really love Y, or are they just manipulating them to get something?" It CAN be a little from column A and a little from column B. However... Makima is shockingly predatory and malicious towards Denji. Compared to another not-completely-healthy fictional relationship - Jinx' and Silco's relation is downright sweet and snuggly compared to this. Sure, Makima is TEACHING Denji something - but she's also not treating him much different from what the gangsters in the first episode. Threatened with execution should he turn against her, then strung along and emotionally used. That said, I *ADORE* Makima as a character. The soul-dead gaze, the inscrutable smile... she's utterly sublime. That, however, doesn't make her any less a monster. I'm convinced she must be some kind of human/devil hybrid creature, like Denji, herself, unless the writer is going for a "humans are the real monsters" angle, which would be cool too. Regardless, I look forward to seeing how this all turns out.

[@Jackie_Tikki_Tavi]

Yep, it's like watching a wolf or a shark. Beautiful at a distance. Her eyes are not normal though. Doesn't necessarily mean she's not wholly human, but she's not normal XD

[@mr.brazilian5167]

also remember denji is 16 years old as well, and a minor, so just adds to the manipulation of him

[@lillithefangirl2422]

Yeah Chainsaw Man is 100% Denji being a victim of grooming

[@MrHaggyy]

Yeah people also forget that raising little emotional atomic bombs aka children is basically nothing else than years of hard manipulation. And for your own sanity you better get it right sooner than later. Thats basically true for every relationship and especially if you have to manage people. For chainsaw man: keep an eye on the body language and eyes of the people. It tells a lot about who they are and what they can become.

[@acarajechorao6419]

Oh, as someone who's read the manga, you have no idea what she's capable of-

[@NotoriousTim]

One of the reasons I don't like Makima at all so far is because of her manipulation and "seduction" of Denji. Maybe that's the point, but my boy Denji needs to stop being used by other people.

[@ectofrost]

It's easy to forget how young he is. Denji deserves better

[@obara7366]

Trust me, it's very much the point. I don't want to spoil too much, but the author said in an interview that he researched Makima and her relationship with Denji by watching documentaries on child abuse. She is one of the best/most fascinating characters in the series.

[@dynamight_chaos-king]

That's the point- it's something most people have somehow missed, but Makima could give less shits about Denji. To her, he's a dog. Something dispensable and controllable. She flirts with him and gives him a reason to work for her, knowing full well that Denji will probably die trying to take down the behemoth, that is the Gun Devil.

[@redd_Jack340]

You're ahead of the crowd but it's very much author intention

[@dimitrifreitas2981]

Thats the point.

[@BeldansFire]

This is why i like to watch industry people watch certain anime. Doctors watching Cells at work. Musicians watching openings. Filmmakers watching artistic anime. A psychologist analyzing the characters in this show is the bees knees!

[@avivkm]

Makima explaining Makima MIND BLOWING

[@JTByrd386]

Achieving this kind of connection without becoming emotionally invested grants immense leverage. But I cannot see how this can be done without first dehumanizing either the target or the self. In Makima's case, I believe it is the former: Denji is merely the adolescent-shaped handle by which she wields the Chainsaw Devil.

[@kageyame]

Well, she did dehumanized him right of the bat, calling him her "pet", and for all accounts so far, it didn't seem she said it as a joke.

[@Replied_ByMeatr1der5]

​@@kageyameNot necessary as *SPOILER* she's a devil, and it wouldn't be dehumanizing for her to call Denji her pet since she clearly stated that he's her *human* pet

[@anightdragonspopculture7282]

OMG, I saw this scene and my first thought was, "I HOPE Georgia analyzes this." lol. I read this as manipulation of the highest order but that comes from my not knowing what Makima's deal is. It worries me that Denji is being taken for a ride. But your explanation does outline the positive aspects of this scene. Let's see where it goes... Anyway, awesome video as always.

[@nubocerbo]

makima is definitely an expert in seduction as evident in her Control over denji in this scene

[@jordanpickering6912]

I see what you did there 😂

[@Njanshalu]

C O N T R O L 👿

[@NathanMoon-tz2jp]

She 100% seems to CONTROL the viewers attention here. Seems like every scene is a BANGer with her in it

[@rionugroho1403]

Makima is a type of girl that can buy anything without paying Truly, a master of manipulation ☠️

[@deckieonlamons8834]

Mornin' Georgia. I wanted to take the time tell you how much I appreciate your content. Your ability to elucidate while displaying kindness is reinforcing. You've earned your success and we're very proud of you. Please continue to be a light in the darkness. Blessings from Ft. Lauderdale, Fl.

[@sai_anand]

The English dub is absolutely wonderful!

[@rikkucollins205]

Makima is always in control and only gets more terrifying as the story develops. No spoilers, but she is a truly effective villain who puts other anime schemers to shame. Madara who? Aizen should take notes.

[@ChristianVillamil]

Well, Makima is the literal embodiment of Control and Domination, after all.

[@nick1wasd]

@@ChristianVillamil bro said no spoilers, and here you are rolling out the red carpet of plot twists

[@CrayonEater255]

“No spoilers” but she’s the villain

[@doggo6517]

This comment of yours is all part of aizen's plan

[@rikkucollins205]

@@CrayonEater255 It's really obvious from the moment she's on screen. Explaining the actual plot points of how bad it gets would be spoilers. Referencing just how unlikely it is for an employee to survive her management would be a spoiler.

[@virgilthemob1242]

I think you'd have a field day with the manga. It's gonna be a while before it's fully adapted, but the later chapters offer very interesting psychological case studies into the characters that you couldn't even imagine. Some things are far from the initial impression you get early on.

[@modesskiy774]

1) seduction involving wanting something from someone else isn’t a bad thing either. This is usually i acknowledged, the pairing of seduction with lying and violation of the individual’s consent. 2) a good lesson when i was in my relationship is understanding that the focus on journey over destination should be treated as a journey altogether. Time doesn’t stop at the destination. Even at the end, the experience can be enhanced.

[@thewingedserpent5823]

This anticipatory seduction thing you were talking about with stories or TV-shows is something i don't get at all. I just get really anxious and not in this almost positive way you were describing. I usually tend to look up how a story ends and what some major plot beats are because if i didn't the anxiety of not knowing would kill my enjoyment completely and i'd constantly be nervous.

[@hittkid6312]

Makima is definitely grooming Denji, it's worse remembering how Makima have an almost complete power over Denji who is basically a child. Not sure of what his age is but Denji definitely did not have the environment to grow into a stable and well-adjusted person. That entire "seduction" scene just creeped me out so much and if that was the intended audience reaction then they did it amazingly well.

[@archieevans5155]

Hes canonically 16

[@MisterPyOne]

I found it really hot, but at the same time I knew she was manipulating, so I hoped he had enough selfcontrol to enjoy it but not get manipulated into promising anything

[@MisterPyOne]

Makes me also really dislike Makima

[@Cleverconveyence]

Even if he was 20 and not 16 canonically he's still super stunted from his circumstances

[@archieevans5155]

@@Cleverconveyence true

[@zackthezabarak739]

Another anime series I hope you can do a video ( or 8) on is The Case Study of Vanitas. It’s written by Jun Mochizuki( Pandora Hearts) and all of her characters have varying degrees of mental and emotional issues. The seduction scene in episode 4 and 7 are what I really want videos on, but breakdowns of the characters would likely be more enjoyable for you. Episode 5/16/17/18/21/22 are episodes that deal heavily with personal trauma and internalized emotional logic. I have long believed a psychologist would Ah e a field day with these characters and hopefully you might like the series as well.

[@sevenelevencats575]

yasss, Vanitas is a master of manipulation and seduction, i think a lot about him when i saw this makima x denji scene T.T

[@Marco_Onyxheart]

6:40 Life before death Strength before weakness Journey before destination

[@dcrash937]

Taco before shell

[@kendra_t]

I will remember those who have been forgotten I will listen to those that have been ignored

[@elmarce1983]

This is an awesome video 🙌 I always love the explanations and contexts you use in order to teach us about a subject. I hope we don’t find many spoilers in the comments, but I would like to thank you for the time you take to do this. PS : Makima’s eyes alone and her gaze are so intriguing and seductive to me. I cannot wait to see how the character develops 👀

[@nitrocoldbrew3039]

this is exactly what makes makima a great villain for me. she’s composed, calculative, and enigmatic and that all makes her an absolutely terrifying force in the story

[@michapiasta3072]

Not everyone knows that she is a villian yet.

[@astral9752]

Thanks😐

[@johandymartinez733]

Thank you for the spoiler.

[@lycanerf6885]

Ik the spoiler was an accident but you should probably delete this comment

[@soleilpeik]

Maybe you can edit your comment so it doesnt spoil the nature of her character?

[@NecrochildK]

Would love to see you cover Romantic Killer. There's all sorts of interpersonal dynamics and characte development in it centered around forming relationships. The rough synopsis, a little magic wizard thing appears before a girl, takes away her video games, chocolate and her cat as distractions in her life and forces her to try to find a romantic partner while she's determined to resist his efforts every step of the way.

[@MidgarMerc]

I was pretty surprised with how much I enjoyed that show.

[@NecrochildK]

@@MidgarMerc :D Same. It's kind of refreshing in a way. Anzu feels like such a relatable character too.

[@MidgarMerc]

@@NecrochildK It gave me Nozaki-kun vibes though with a more serious tone in the later episodes

[@mcjcave18]

I remember a lot of my mentors and people I looked up too saying they made the information harder to get so people would value it more and were more likely to listen which actually helped the person they were trying to help

[@chuckb8514]

Fantastic video. I never thought of a fancy restaurant being a form of seduction.

[@JaakunaSetsu]

These past few episodes have given us some character development for Himeno and Aki's relationship and i would like to see your take on it BUT, the following arc should have even more of it and also a big payoff so if you plan to explore them i would recommend you to wait until the season is over.

[@breakerb913]

Another superb video as always, thanks for the insight Georgia

[@beyondviolet]

after next episode it’d be cool to see you analyze Himeno’s character, a lot of people have been debating about her

[@lynca2205]

Fr. I don’t like her for my own reasons but equating her to makima is just plain wrong too

[@miguelgonzalez6495]

Makima manipulates Himeno teases Himeno is what a woman shouldn’t be. Once they meet a guy they truly like/love, the guy will have a hard time taking her seriously and would probably be turned off thinking she’s just playing and messes with too many guys.

[@beyondviolet]

@@miguelgonzalez6495 I doubt she actually intends for anyone to take her seriously lol. Her attitude is almost always carefree (an obvious front, but it does the job). She doesn’t want to be with anyone but Aki, but he’s too emotionally unavailable so she fools around with other people out of frustration. That’s my take on it anyway.

[@miguelgonzalez6495]

@@beyondviolet Since she acts like that, Aki won’t take her seriously if she ever tried to be serious about him. But I see what you mean too. I miss her. lol

[@beyondviolet]

@@miguelgonzalez6495 no, they’ve been partners long enough to understand each other. It’s not a surface level relationship. It’s borderline codependent honestly.

[@damianstarks3338]

Beautiful/accurate analysis as always.

[@GeorgiaDow]

Thank you kindly Damian = )

[@damianstarks3338]

@@GeorgiaDow your kindly welcome keep these great character videos coming.

[@PeDr0.UY131]

Hi Georgia, greetings from Uruguay. Very good video, please more analysis of this type as the CSM story progresses please.

[@GeorgiaDow]

More to come!

[@PeDr0.UY131]

@@GeorgiaDow ♥️👍🙏💐

[@javierlynch7000]

I hope that Georgia gives a chance and read the entire Manga, the ending allows you to really understand this scene.

[@thelastquincy1457]

I have read the manga how does the ending allow you to understand this scene. If anything the ending just drives home how much of a victim Denji is. The ending also makes her nearly irredeemable. Even tho chapter 97 pochita/fujimoto tried to make her look a lil less like a evil harpy/monster.

[@petre1758]

this channel covering it might be the best thing about the anime coming out

[@MisterPyOne]

I watched Chainsaw man just because of this channel

[@kevind3974]

espeshaly as makima is defintly going to be getting multiple videos once the truth is reviels. shes seducing denji, shes manipulating him. na girl shes doing more then just that, and to everyone none stop

[@wolfnahson9389]

Scary part that denji is still a minor and makima in her mid 20s still hoping denji can at least live life without worry about devils or his own safety

[@Njanshalu]

She is actually close to 70 years old. You will soon know how.

[@Cleverconveyence]

@@Njanshalu please just be normal

[@francenkovcan5211]

@@Cleverconveyence hint, she's not a human

[@oldmanjoji1451]

@@Njanshalu how?? because she is the main antagonist???

[@spcecicles4502]

@@Cleverconveyence you know they never will be 😂

[@NovaCDAU]

Great content, very interesting and informative. Good video

[@WestCoastSamoan]

Little details like wearing the devil hunter suit enhanced the viewer experience even more.

[@ijalaska6303]

This whole scene from the anime was very hard to explain when my roommate walked in on it XD

[@grimm516]

Well love the video & this is going on the list & can't wait for next video

[@egeoeris]

I am really looking forward for a retrospective to this take once the series are over.

[@Infinite_Mortis]

This year was Wild for me. Horible breakup. Currently going a year therapy one on one and group. Listening to you brings me validation with what I appreciate in the media I consume. Thank you

[@GeorgiaDow]

I wish you the best and make sure to take care of yourself through the break up.

[@ingmatuss4163]

This was such an informative video.Thank you for the knowledge 😁

[@Eckister]

thank you Georgia, splendid as ever! ^^

[@jfjdkgfjkr2269]

I didn't really understand the video (I have trouble with English), but if I should say what makima was doing compared to what I saw, it's like a mix between several things: first the abuse (due to the influence makima has towards denji and his naivety), the manipulation of his feelings (mainly due to his naivety and denji's childish desires and the influence makima has towards denji), and seduction. Makima seems to manipulate him (and this since the beginning of the anime) denji because of his naivety but mainly because she became the "object" of desire, the "representation" of his fantasies so much dreamed, and the one who gave him the opportunity to realize them. Many of denji's "dreams" are, for me, superficial or just simple, except for living a normal life. But denji doesn't know what a "normal" life is, so he is looking for the smallest thing that makes him fantasize (he doesn't do it on purpose, he confuses). He confuses the desire of the moment, of his fantasy of the moment with his dreams, that's why he was disappointed after touching the breasts of power, simply because he made his dreams "simple" because it was new for him Makima knows that and when she saw that denji started to doubt and to realize that his dream of touching a woman's breast was ephemeral (after the scene between denji and power), that's why she "hit on" him because she knows that he doesn't really understand her feelings. The ending 3 or 4 shows an interesting scene, the moment when denji looks at makima with admiration as if she was a goddess. I had seen a reaction video in English where a woman (Suzy lu) said more or less what I thought about this scene, from what I understood. This is not a "spoiler" but just an analysis I made when I saw this scene. Sorry if the translation is bad. I have trouble with French too 😅 Je n'ai pas vraiment compris la vidéo ( j'ai du mal avec l'anglais), mais si je devrais dire ce que makima faisait par rapport à ce que j'ai vue, c'est comme un mixte entre plusieurs chose : d'abord l'abus (du a l'influence que makima a envers denji et de sa naïveté), la manipulation des ces sentiments ( principalement du a sa naïveté et a les désirs limite enfantin de denji et de l'influence qu'a makima envers denji), et la séduction. Makima a l'air de le manipuler (et ce depuis le début de l'anime) denji a cause de sa naïveté mais surtout parce elle est devenue "l'objet" de désir, la "représentation" de ses fantasmes tant rêvé, et celle qui lui a donné l'opportunité de les réaliser. Beaucoup de "rêves" de denji sont, pour moi, superficielle ou juste simple, a part le fait de vivre une vie normale. Mais denji ne sais pas c'est quoi une vie "normale" alors il est a la recherche de la moindre chose qui le fait fantasmer ( il ne fait pas exprès, il confond). Il confond les désir du moment, de ses fantasme du moment par ses rêves, c'est pour sa qu'il a été déçu après avoir touché les seins de power, tout simplement parce il a rendu ses rêves "simple" parce-que s'était nouveau pour lui Makima sait cela et quand elle a vu que denji commençais à douter et a prendre conscience que son rêve de toucher la poitrine d'une femme était éphémère ( après la scène entre denji et power), c'est pour sa qu'elle le "draguer" parce-que elle sait qu'il ne comprend pas vraiment ses sentiments. L'ending 3 ou 4 montre une scène intéressant, le moment où denji regarde makima avec admiration comme si elle était une déesse. J'avais vue une vidéo réaction en anglais où une femme disais plus ou moins ce que je pensais de cette scene, a partir de ce que je comprenais. Ce n'ai pas du "spoil" mais juste une analyse que j'ai fait au moment où j'ai vu cette scène. Désolé si la traduction est mauvaise. J'ai aussi du mal avec le français.😅

[@aquafxna]

can't wait to see you do her later in the story

[@edisonecortes]

There are really good videos :) new comer but excited for more!

[@phoenyck]

I think a really good point you bring up is the emotion the dominant party has to put into the "play". Most people talk about how Makima is coldly manipulating him (and yes that's true) but for it to 100% work and for when these scenarios happen in real life (for example bdsm) being able to read the more submissive partner to know how they're taking in what's being done to them and how to react accordingly to keep the atmosphere for all parties "in the moment" is super important and extremely emotionally charged.

[@christopherzielinski85339]

Love your videos explaining these concepts and your costumes matching! Fantastic!

[@user-lr6hw4dq4t]

Hello Georgia, I love your psychology analysis on anime series. Would you like to react and analyze for "Violet Evergarden" series? I think that series has pretty good amount psychological topic.

[@NidoKnight]

Funny enough this is the complete contrast to that 3 squeezes scene with power, it’s not just doing the act, it’s the intimacy of the act that matters. There was more sexual tension when she was running her fingers through his than in the whole scene in the bathroom with 3 squeezes that were OWED, not given. Just like Makima explains it, the better you know the person, the better it feels, really good writing and the animators are godlike in showing as such.

[@freddarteagavaldez725]

the budget for costumes of this channel its very respectable

[@paris.998]

Haven’t see enough of Chainsaw man to opine but I’m very curious about who’s the biggest manipulator, Makima or Johan Liebert from Monster 🤔 he’s know as one of the best manipulators/ villains so I wonder if Makima’s a match since a lot of people have been talking about her. Also Yuiichi from Tomodachi game seems like a great candidate

[@ultrajd]

I literally just stumbled across your videos by fluke and watched your Edgerunner videos. The fact that you explain things easily make the videos more engaging in my opinion and the cosplay aspect is a nice touch. I look forward to further exploring of Makima in the future.

[@jasomega2446]

0:11 Well Said

[@tdevyt]

man this is one of my favorite videos now

[@jackt53]

i can't wait for your takes on ep 7 "Taste of Kiss". it will be great if you take a look at Himeno and Denji at the very end of ep 7. we have been lead to believe Himeno love Aki but why offer sex to Denji? i'm pretty sure she ain't that drunk

[@Poirottoholmes]

I like that you get in character every ep ...love that :)

[@OneOnOne1162]

I actually watched this episode for the first time like an hour ago, lol.

[@hsunekichi2218]

6:54 Life before death, strenght before weakness, *journey before destination*

[@mollymiller3720]

This was really helpful, I'm autistic but my boyfriend is neurotypical and reading him can be a bit difficult for me so thanks for the insight.

[@katytinder]

Hey Molly Miller 3720, you're not alone I'm also autistic, but not only that but also that was really helpful, I mean I need to show this to my Bi-Sexual girlfriend to find out that it'd help her out the comparison between the definition of sex and the definition of seduction.

[@calicobagels]

I love your videos! Psychology is very interesting!

[@fadedmofo]

Love that you're starting to analyze animes now too. Have you watched Spy Family? There's a bunch of complex characters for you to analyze there. Hope you'll check it out. Keep up the great work!

[@vikaziza1506]

I'm getting smarter by every video. It's amazing.

[@notthatricky7328]

Would love to see you tackle Korea’s journey from Legend Of Korra it’s one of my favourite personal character growths in a show

[@Nyarurin]

OMG. The way how you explained it - it is exactly how i feel about action and gunplay in video games. That is why i love the preparation and managing your gear before every raid in Tarkov even though i am not a fan of the multiplayer part of that game. That is why i love hardcore mods for Stalker - like Stalker Anomaly. And why i rly wish the industry would create more of that kind of slow methodical experiences for me to enjoy - not because of the difficulty or the challenge itself, but because the difficulty creates tension. Those games require you to think and prepare beforehand, and instead of just throwing a bunch of combat scenarios at you one after another they have prolong times of silence when you are constantly on the lookout for potential threats, tightly gripping your gun/mouse in anticipation. It is all like... the seduction that is described here!.. Only with guns and enemy combatants, traps or monsters. I never thought about it that way, but it makes so much sense now.

[@nothingface5919]

Man oh man, if you do a psych evaluation on Himeno and her actions in episode 7 its going to be a doozy.

[@nathangrey6236]

I love how she's cosplaying Makima

[@neobrain7884]

hey there, first of great Video, like always. Its nice to get a second (sometimes counterintuitive ) opinion from a heath professional on ongoing series. I want to vent out about the positive connection, someone could deduce (which bugs me) between the topic of Seduction ( which in itself can be a great teasing experience, if it runs between 2 stable individuals and doesn't spiral into power play) and the scene as a whole. In my mind (and I've seen a few others here) the scene represents a uneven match between a skilled manipulation artist and a unstable kid, which tbh makes the series more interesting to watch, but there needs to be a clear distinction between the fictional characters and the real world. I would have appreciated a disclaimer or more clear cut distinction between the two.

[@Jackie_Tikki_Tavi]

I mean, one is animated

[@neobrain7884]

@@Jackie_Tikki_Tavi Yeah, kinda true.

[@Synr6]

Subscribed!!!

[@GeorgiaDow]

yay

[@SVDassassin]

I've always been a thoroughly solitary and unromantic person and it's honestly frustrating how you made it so easy to understand haha

[@GeorgiaDow]

hope it helped

[@Kitkatnomnom]

They make it a point to show close ups of her and powers eyes for a reason.

[@Sneg0vic-x5q]

Thank you! Your videos are beautiful!

[@redroseibarahime8755]

amazing video ! Very educational :)

[@phisicoloco]

I'M MAD How this video dows not get a million views?

[@arundathirose7563]

So thats why enemies to lover slow burn is so loved

[@artofendgame]

I really like this. Breaking down the psychology in anime. More please!!

[@DekRavenmane]

Thanks you very much, I find this to be very informative.

[@GeorgiaDow]

Glad it was helpful!

[@chevytheplayer]

As soon as I saw this scene I know Georgia Dow was going to make a video on it :)

[@astolfoishot9381]

I guess there's something wrong with me because the moment I first saw her in the manga, then the coloured cover page and now the anime, there is just something about her eyes that draws me to her. I just _really_ _really_ like Makima and that stare of hers

[@no_lft_shft]

Another fantastic break down.

[@jm_r245]

I wonder if Nayuta in CSM part 2 will be an opposite version of Makima.

[@gaesimp__]

Even just seeing this scene with Makima was genuinely sickening, it's scary how she knew exactly how to take advantage of a teenage boy

[@farika_deaf2003]

Please react this anime violet evergarden its perfect to look at them, because in there have so much going on the traume feelings emotions and more much! Also great video, i wasn't expecting what's gonna come up!

[@Durmomo0]

“Having is not so pleasing a thing, after all, as wanting. It is not logical but often true.”

[@katytinder]

Hey Georgia Dow, last year I took Psychology class on KZbin, but I didn't do so well I mean I thought it'd be easy to take, but I did the best that I could.

[@GeorgiaDow]

thats all you can do and there is a lot to cover when you start off

[@ChimeraLotietheBunny]

love this analysis!!

[@grimm516]

Hmmm... this is very interesting to understand 🤔. If you immediately know the candle light is fire the meal was cooked a long time ago... 😁

[@DizRupTnz]

Though a candle burns in my house, there is nobody home.

[@KelanJ29534]

Please make more psychological analysis of chainsaw man

[@Solus3D]

I can't wait for Denji reaction

[@chaircheck2424]

This is great, but we should mention, our boy Denji in the video there is 16 years old.

[@Ruytter]

Damn, she is magnetic. It might be somo psychology vodoo or something.

[@maxdon2001]

Great reaction!

[@wherethetatosat]

"Notice how she's doing everything slowly. She's letting him just touch her hand." Proving with science that hand holding is indeed, very lewd.

[@andresanderson5268]

All that is left is a chainsaw expert reacts to chainsaw man

[@gjm1203]

Tatsuki Fujimoto personifies all red flags in one characters