A beloved shōnen phenomenon is taking over the big screen: Chainsaw Man – The Movie: Reze Arc will premiere in Japanese theaters on September 19, 2025, before heading to the United States on October 29, 2025. Fans can expect high-octane action, emotional depth, and cinematic spectacle from MAPPA’s latest adaptation.
Story Synopsis
Following the acclaimed first season of Chainsaw Man, the movie adapts the Reze Arc—also known as the “Bomb Girl” storyline.
Denji, torn between his human desires and his identity as Chainsaw Man, encounters Reze, a mysterious café worker whose charm conceals a dangerous secret. Their relationship begins tenderly but spirals into betrayal, heartbreak, and explosive confrontation, setting the stage for one of the series’ most emotional arcs.
Publication & Release Details
- Japan Premiere: September 19, 2025 (Toho distribution, with IMAX screenings).
- International Rollout: Begins September 24 in select Asian regions.
- U.S. Release: October 29, 2025, distributed theatrically for wide audiences.
Production Team & Cast
Studio & Staff
- Studio: MAPPA
- Director: Tatsuya Yoshihara
- Screenwriter: Hiroshi Seko
- Music Composer: Kensuke Ushio
Theme Songs
- Opening: “Iris Out” by Kenshi Yonezu
- Ending: “Jane Doe” by Kenshi Yonezu & Hikaru Utada
Main Cast (Japanese)
- Denji: Kikunosuke Toya
- Reze: Reina Ueda
- Power: Fairouz Ai
- Makima: Tomori Kusunoki
- Aki: Shogo Sakata
Characters / Key Figures
- Denji (Chainsaw Man): A boy bonded with his pet devil Pochita, struggling between his human emotions and violent duty as Chainsaw Man.
- Reze: A seemingly kind café worker who hides the truth of being the Bomb Devil hybrid, a role that makes her both Denji’s love interest and enemy.
- MAPPA Studio: The powerhouse animation studio behind Jujutsu Kaisen and Attack on Titan: Final Season, now bringing Chainsaw Man’s Reze arc to cinematic scale.
Did You Know?
- MAPPA chose to make a film instead of a second TV season to broaden the audience and maximize theatrical impact.
- Ahead of the movie, two recap films with bonus content will release on Crunchyroll in September 2025 to prepare fans.
- The Reze Arc is one of the most popular storylines from Fujimoto’s manga, often praised for its mix of romance and tragedy.
- The soundtrack features Kenshi Yonezu, who previously created the Chainsaw Man anime’s opening song “Kick Back.”
With breathtaking animation, emotional stakes, and explosive battles, the Reze Arc movie is set to become a defining anime theatrical event of 2025.
