Chainsaw Man – The Movie: Reze Arc follows Denji as his life briefly shifts away from nonstop Devil-hunting when he meets Reze, a kind and intriguing girl who seems to genuinely understand him. Their growing connection gives Denji a glimpse of the normal, peaceful life he has always wanted, but the film slowly reveals a darker tension beneath their calm moments together.
Denji is a simple man but also a dumb teen. when a woman shows him attention, he jumps at the change to start any sort of relationship. Although he has tried to get with every female in his path up to this point, this is the most intimate and emotional connection he makes which makes it drastically different that any interaction that came before.
The film also sets up a brand new dynamic in the team of Denji and Beam, the Shark Fiend. Power is great but it is a refreshing change from her crazy antics to get more of a buddy cop relationship for this adventure.
Visually, the movie contrasts soft, expressive animation during their personal scenes with sharp, high-energy sequences during Devil-related conflicts, creating a strong emotional rhythm. At its core, the story explores themes of loneliness, trust, and the struggle to find genuine human connection in a dangerous world, making the Reze arc one of the series’ most emotional and defining chapters.
Director:
Tatsuya Yoshihara
Writers:
Tatsuki Fujimoto, Hiroshi Seko, Jeramey Kraatz
Stars:
Ryan Colt Levy, Alexis Tipton,
Genres:
Action Animated Anime
