Chainsaw Man the Movie: Reze Arc

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Following his transformation, Chainsaw Man Denji navigates the world of devil hunters, finding himself drawn to a mysterious girl amidst a date with his superior, Makima.

📖 SYNOPSIS

A broke, lonely teenager fused with a chainsaw devil, Denji now works as a government-employed devil hunter. His life is mostly about chasing girls, eating good food, and cutting demons in half — sometimes all in the same day. This movie picks up after the dust settles from his first major fight with Public Safety, and it zeroes in on something the TV season only hinted at: Denji actually trying to connect with someone. He meets Reze, a girl working at a café, and for a little while things feel almost normal. Almost. This is still Chainsaw Man, so that warmth comes wrapped in something way more dangerous than it looks. The Reze Arc is one of the most popular stretches of the manga for a reason — it's where the series gets genuinely romantic and genuinely brutal at the same time, and MAPPA's animation is built for exactly that kind of tonal whiplash. The action sequences are fluid and visceral, and the soundtrack pulls you deeper into the late-90s alternate Japan setting than the TV season managed. If you liked the emotional gut punches in Devilman Crybaby or the cursed romance energy of Tokyo Ghoul, this hits a similar nerve. Fans of Jujutsu Kaisen's dark action will feel at home too, though Chainsaw Man leans harder into its messy, punk-rock heart. It's a love story — just not a safe one.

✨ MUST WATCH IF...

You loved Season 1 and want Denji's emotional depth explored through a new romance arc
MAPPA's movie-budget animation is a big upgrade — fight scenes here are next-level fluid
You're okay with heavy gore and mature themes woven into a surprisingly tender love story
A self-contained arc in one film appeals more than waiting for a full second season

❌ SKIP IF...

You haven't watched Chainsaw Man Season 1 — this drops you in with zero context
You'd rather read the manga, which handles Reze's arc with its own distinct pacing
Quieter character-driven stretches between action sequences aren't your thing in a movie format

🎬 EPISODE GUIDE

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MANGA BRIDGE

This season covers Chapters 39-52 of the manga. Continue reading from Chapter 53.

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🎭 CHARACTERS

Power

Power: Fiend, Devil Hunter, Denji's friend; selfish, but fiercely loyal to her cat, Nyako.

Portrayed by Fairouz Ai

Denji

Devil-hunting hybrid, Denji, fights for survival and revenge using his chainsaw powers.

Portrayed by Toya Kikunosuke, Inoue Marina

Makima

Makima, a Public Safety Devil Hunter, secretly the Control Devil, seeks the Chainsaw Devil to control and build her ideal world.

Portrayed by Kusunoki Tomori

Aki Hayakawa

Aki Hayakawa: A Public Safety Devil Hunter contracted with the Curse and Future Devils, serving under Makima.

Portrayed by Murase Ayumu, Sakata Shougo

Reze

A Bomb Devil hybrid, Reze falls for Denji while attempting to retrieve the Chainsaw Heart.

Portrayed by Ueda Reina

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Chainsaw Man the Movie: Reze Arc

Studio

MAPPA

Season

Summer 2025

Start Date

2025-09-19

End Date

2025-09-19

Episodes

1

Type

Movie

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