This connects to COVID-19 in a profound way. What she is fundamentally asking for is for Peter to take a position that benefits everyone, not just himself and those he values. Emma is asking Peter to choose to help others and change the world by working with her. The reference here is clearly intentional and counts the spread of the virus among those things hurting humanity.Īlthough there's really not that much plot significance to the reference's inclusion, The Promised Neverland's nod to COVID-19 is certainly topical at this moment, and there is a thematic connection to what Emma is saying. In the United States alone, COVID-19 has resulted in widespread lockdowns and orders for people to stay inside their homes, as the spread of the virus poses a threat to people both young and old.
The virus has spread across the world creating chaos. RELATED: Bleach: How the Anime Revival Could Rewrite the Manga's Worst DecisionĬOVID-19 needs little introduction. A panel on that page shows a group of people fighting in front of some graffiti that reads, "coronaviru." The final letter of the word is cut off, but it's clear this is a reference to COVID-19. maybe we wouldn't have to hate each other." For Emma, overcoming these things represents true freedom. As Emma gives this speech, there's a page of the Human World showing rioting, war and other societal evils. "Just because our positions are different," she says, "We fight, denigrate and hate each other. For Emma, the humans, demons, Ratri Clan and all people are imprisoned by their circumstances. Peter thinks Emma is foolish to spare him, but she refuses to kill him, as that would represent another form of imprisonment. Instead, she wants him to free them in exchange for sparing his life and not exacting revenge against the Ratri Clan. However, Emma has no intention of killing Peter. WRITE FOR US! Do you have proven online publishing experience? Click HERE and join our team!Īlthough Emma, Norman and Ray have him cornered, Peter plans to use a hidden knife to take down the three heroes before they can shoot him. Chapter 172 showcases their encounter with Peter Ratri - who has been actively working to kill them and keep humans imprisoned as food - and makes a major reference to Coronavirus (COVID-19) in the process. WARNING: The following article contains spoilers for The Promised Neverland Chapter 172, by Kaiu Shirai, Posuka Demizu, Satsuki Yamashita and Mark McMurray, available now through Viz Media.Īs The Promised Neverland reaches its climax, Kaiu Shirai and Posuka Demizu's beloved manga has moved a lot of its key pieces and players into position as Emma, Norman and Ray work to dismantle the existing power structure of the Demon World and escape to the Human World.
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