The highly anticipated ‘Chainsaw Man – The Movie: Reze Arc’ is making waves globally, celebrating impressive box office success both in Japan and internationally. As excitement builds, especially with its upcoming US premiere, the film has dropped a stunning new visual spotlighting its dynamic and pivotal character, Reze. This captivating artwork features Reze, accompanied by the intriguing tagline, ‘No one knows a girl’s heart,’ hinting at the depth and mystery surrounding her character in the movie.
Behind this cinematic spectacle is a talented team. Tatsuya Yoshihara, known for his work on ‘Black Clover’ and previous ‘Chainsaw Man’ TV anime episodes, directs the film. Hiroshi Seko returns to pen the script, while Kazutaka Sugiyama handles character design, all under the esteemed studio MAPPA. Additional creative power comes from Souta Yamazaki and Shun as Sub Character Designers, Sota Shigetsugu as Action Animation Director, and Shoichi as Main Animator. Riki Matsuura is responsible for the devil designs, collaborating with Kiyotaka Oshiyama.
Following its successful Japanese debut on September 19, ‘Chainsaw Man – The Movie: Reze Arc’ quickly expanded its reach with international screenings starting September 24. Fans in the United States can look forward to experiencing the film exclusively in theaters and on IMAX screens from October 24.
For those new to the phenomenon, the ‘Chainsaw Man’ universe first captivated audiences with its TV anime series, which premiered in Japan in October 2022. The story introduces Denji, a young man burdened by immense debt, who works as a Devil Hunter alongside his loyal companion, the ‘Chainsaw Devil’ Pochita. After a betrayal leads to his untimely death, Denji forms a pact with Pochita, fusing with him to be resurrected as the ‘Chainsaw Man,’ a powerful being with the heart of a devil.