Fans of Chainsaw Man, the intense manga by Tatsuki Fujimoto, got some exciting news at Jump Festa 2024. It’s now official—the Reze Arc, known for its popularity and emotional depth, is set to be adapted into a movie.
The announcement came with a key visual and a teaser trailer featuring the central character, Reze. The voice behind Reze will be provided by Reina Ueda, renowned for her roles as Kanao in Demon Slayer and Hideyoshi in Tokyo Ghoul.
While the movie adaptation of the Reze Arc had been leaked by reliable sources earlier, it was officially confirmed during Jump Festa 2024. Studio Mappa, the same studio behind the first season, will produce the movie. Details about the cast and staff are yet to be revealed, but expectations are high for the return of the same voice actors and directors. Although the Reze Arc movie lacks a specific release date, it’s anticipated to hit the screens in 2024.
Chainsaw Man ‘Reze Arc’ Trailer
The Reze Arc, the manga’s fifth arc, explores into the story of Denji, a young man who can transform into Chainsaw Man—a formidable devil hunter. The plot unfolds as he falls in love with Reze, seemingly innocent but revealed as a spy and hybrid of the Bomb Devil from the Soviet Union. The arc explores their tragic relationship and unveils secrets about the Gun Devil, its primary antagonist.
Chainsaw Man’s first part concluded in December 2020. It comprises 97 chapters and 11 volumes, earning praise for its unique art style, intense action, and dark humor. The manga is accessible on the Shonen Jump Plus app.
Part 2 of the Chainsaw Man manga began serialization on Shonen Jump Plus in July 2022. For those eager to catch up, the anime’s first season is available on Crunchyroll. The series follows Denji’s journey—a young boy turned Chainsaw Man—as he battles devils to repay inherited debt, with a twist of betrayal, resurrection, and a deal with the Chainsaw Devil, Pochita.
