Chainsaw Man - The Movie: Reze Arc
Watch Chainsaw Man anime first, this continues Denji's story with new devil threats
The brief
Director Tatsuya Yoshihara cranks Chainsaw Man's signature chaos up to feature-film intensity, delivering a love story wrapped in gleefully excessive violence that never lets you catch your breath. The animation hits like a sledgehammer, with Studio MAPPA's fluid brutality making every devil fight feel like watching beautiful carnage unfold in real time. Kikunosuke Toya brings genuine vulnerability to Denji's romantic fumbling, while the film balances tender moments with gut-punch action sequences that shift from sweet to savage without warning. Perfect for anyone who loved the anime's unhinged energy or wants to see what happens when Attack on Titan's emotional weight collides with Akira's kinetic madness.
The verdict
If you crave anime that mixes genuine romance with absolutely brutal action and can handle whiplash-inducing tonal shifts, this is essential viewing that delivers Studio MAPPA's most stunning animation yet. If you need consistent pacing or get squeamish watching beautiful characters get torn apart in graphic detail, skip this bloody love story.
Watch with
- 👥 Anime fans who love intense action
- 👫 Couples who enjoy dark romance
- ⚠️ Not suitable for young viewers
Heads up
- Extreme graphic violence and gore (extreme)
- Intense supernatural horror imagery (frequent)
- Brief sexual themes and suggestive content (brief)
Credits
- Director
- Tatsuya Yoshihara
- Cast
- Kikunosuke Toya, Reina Ueda, Tomori Kusunoki, Shogo Sakata, Maaya Uchida, Natsuki Hanae, Karin Takahashi
Official synopsis
In a brutal war between devils, hunters, and secret enemies, a mysterious girl named Reze has stepped into
The Double
Make a night of it
Pair this with Perfect Blue (1998)
Both explore psychological horror through identity crisis and brutal reality.
Total runtime: 1h 40m + 1h 22m = 3h 2m
