Ultimate Guide to Chainsaw Man: The Movie

After a three-year hiatus, fans of the immensely popular Chainsaw Man anime are finally seeing the return of their beloved series. The highly anticipated Chainsaw Man movie, specifically focusing on the “Reze Arc, ” is set to deliver thrilling content that fans have been waiting for.

This arc promises to elevate the Chainsaw Man franchise with an amalgamation of intense battles, graphic violence, and a captivating storyline.

1. Release Date of the Chainsaw Man Movie

During the recent Jump Festa 2025 event, it was announced that the Chainsaw Man Movie: Reze Arc will hit Japanese theaters in 2025, although a global release date is yet to be confirmed.

International viewers can expect varying release timelines depending on the premiere in Japan. More insights about the worldwide launch will be shared at the upcoming AnimeJapan event in March.

The movie will be produced by the renowned MAPPA studio, known for hit series like Jujutsu Kaisen and Vinland Saga. Fans can look forward to breathtaking animation that brings Denji and other beloved characters back into a vividly depicted world.

So far, MAPPA has released two trailers for the movie:

2. Storyline and Canon Status of the Chainsaw Man Movie

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The movie will adapt the fan-favorite “Bomb Girl arc”, also known as the Reze Arc, covering chapters 40-52 of the manga by Tatsuki Fujimoto. Set to follow the events of Season 1, this film is firmly positioned in the canon of the series.

In this arc, viewers will reconnect with Reze, Denji’s new love interest introduced before the conclusion of the first season. However, the story takes a dark turn as Reze harbors a secret allegiance to the gun devil, complicating the narrative with themes of betrayal and conflict.

Reze’s relationship with Denji is layered; while she shows empathy towards him, her true feelings remain obscured, further deepening the intrigue of their dynamic.

3. Returning Characters in the Chainsaw Man Movie

Here is a speculative list of characters who may reprise their roles in the upcoming film along with their respective voice actors:

Character	Japanese Voice Actor	English Voice Actor
Worthy	Kikunosuke Toya	Ryan Colt Levy
In practice	Shiori Izawa	Lindsay Seidel
Cuts	Queen Ueda	Alexis Tipton
Maxima	Tomori Kusunoki	Suzie Yeung
Aki Hayakawa	Shogo Sakata	Reagan Murdock
Power	Fairouz Ai	Sarah Wiedenheft
Kobeni	Karin Takahashi	Bryn Apprill
Hirokazu Arai	Taku Yashiro	Jarrod Greene
Kishibe	Kenjirou Tsuda	Jason Douglas
Katana Man	Daiki Hamano	Jason Marnocha

4. Background on Chainsaw Man

Chainsaw Man is a manga series created by Tatsuki Fujimoto, originally serialized from December 2018 to 2020 and returning with a second part in July 2022. This manga has also inspired a successful anime adaptation by MAPPA.

The narrative follows Denji, an orphaned boy forced to work as a devil hunter to repay his deceased father’s debts. After his pet devil, Pochita, is killed on a mission, Denji merges with Pochita and transforms into Chainsaw Man. To survive, he must continue hunting devils under government employ.

With its unique blend of horror, action, and drama, Chainsaw Man continues to captivate audiences worldwide.

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