As the Guilty Circle fandom likes to say: “In this circle, no one is innocent.” And after Chapter 172, you’ll question every character’s motives—including your own for reading it early.
Guilty Circle is famous for its “screenshot chapters” that mimic real Twitter feeds. In the raw of Chap 172, a fake hashtag— #KeiIsOverParty —trends within the story. The chapter uses this device to show how public opinion turns against Kei instantly, even before the truth comes out. The raw text includes untranslated Japanese slang and netizen reactions, making it a treat for readers who understand the cultural nuances. GUILTY CIRCLE chap 172 Raw Manga - WeloveManga
Chapter 171 ended with Kei tracking down the mysterious online troll “HateWeaver”—only to discover it’s his own brother, Shin. Chapter 172’s raw pages (as glimpsed on Japanese fan forums) show a brutal physical altercation. Shin reveals that he orchestrated the destruction of Kei’s reputation because of a childhood grudge involving their late mother. The raw panels are visceral, with limited dialogue, relying on sharp, chaotic linework to convey rage. As the Guilty Circle fandom likes to say:
The final door burst open, spilling them into the cold night air. Behind them, the Eclipse compound erupted in a cascade of light, the Aether crystals exploding in a burst of pure, white energy that painted the sky. The chapter uses this device to show how
Since the raw version (the original Japanese, untranslated release) typically drops 1-2 weeks before the English scanlation, fans on are eagerly refreshing pages. Based on the cliffhanger of Chapter 171, here are the confirmed spoilers and predictions for Chapter 172: