Does Reze Really Love Denji in Chainsaw Man?

Reze, the main antagonist of the Bomb Girl Arc in Chainsaw Man, gained instant popularity among fans upon her introduction. From chapter 39 to 52, Denji encounters a captivating stranger who takes a keen interest in him. However, he soon realizes that this alluring love interest has a more explosive personality than he initially thought.

Upon further investigation, it is revealed that Reze is actually a hybrid of the Bomb Devil and a human, who was sent from the Soviet Union with the specific task of obtaining Denji’s heart. Despite initially appearing as a sweet and charming girl who showed interest in Denji, it was all a guise to fulfill her mission by gaining his trust. Her actions and demeanor were carefully calculated to deceive him and get closer to him.

Despite pretending to have a crush on him, Reze genuinely reciprocated Denji’s feelings towards her. She understood him deeply as they both shared the experience of never attending school. Therefore, while Reze may have taken advantage of Denji’s attraction towards her, she also grew to genuinely care for him and developed a soft spot for the boy.

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Why Reze Likely Does Actually Love Denji, Explained

Despite her initial mission to acquire Denji’s heart, Reze found herself developing feelings for him and began to truly care for him. This was due to their shared experiences in life, such as neither of them having attended school before or knowing what it would be like. This led them to make the decision to attend school together at night.

Furthermore, despite receiving training from a young age, Reze’s objective required her to establish a close relationship with him. In the process, she spent a significant amount of time with and empathized with Denji, as her unorthodox upbringing as a government experiment caused her to relate to him. As she continued to spend time with Denji, Reze began to genuinely enjoy herself.

The addition of Reze’s personal connection to someone she identified with added another element to her proposition for Denji to elope with her before their upcoming fight. She revealed that she had a contact who could assist them if they chose to run away together, likely due to her ties as a Russian agent. However, Reze ultimately came to terms with the fact that Denji was committed to his role at Public Safety and their plan was not feasible.

Exploring Denji and Reze’s Relationship in Chainsaw Man

Denji and Reze in Chainsaw Man (Image via Tatsuki Fujimoto, Viz Media)

Given Reze’s background, it is probable that her desire to escape her circumstances was genuine, and she saw Denji as someone who could empathize with her. While she did exploit Denji’s longing for affection and companionship, she eventually developed genuine feelings for him and grew to care deeply for him.

Their initial connection was purely driven by her mission, and she had to find a way to capture his attention. With extensive training from the Soviet Union since childhood, she was well aware of how to accomplish this. However, as previously mentioned, the distinction between fulfilling her objective and seeking someone who matched her abilities quickly blurred.

As they spent more time together, her feelings for him deepened. Initially, her focus was on his Chainsaw heart, but eventually, all she desired was Denji’s heart. She later confirmed that her words during their battle, the festival, and at school were genuine.

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