After the phenomenal success of ‘Chainsaw Man’ season 1 in 2022, anime giant MAPPA is taking the franchise to the big screen. Fans can now look forward to the highly anticipated Chainsaw Man Movie, officially titled ‘Chainsaw Man – The Movie: Reze Arc’, set to premiere in Japanese theatres on September 19, 2025.
Rather than immediately progressing with a second season, MAPPA has decided to showcase one of the manga’s most popular storylines—the Reze Arc—through a cinematic release, offering an immersive and visually captivating experience.
Key Highlights:
Chainsaw Man Movie: Official Release Date and International Premiere
At the recent AnimeJapan 2025 event, MAPPA revealed the official Japanese release date of the Chainsaw Man Movie: September 19, 2025. However, international audiences may have to wait slightly longer. Traditionally, anime films reach global cinemas a few months after their domestic premiere. While no exact international date has been confirmed, global fans remain hopeful for a late-2025 international rollout.
Voice Cast Returns and Exciting New Additions
The film will see the return of beloved voice actors, including:
- Kikunosuke Toya as Denji
- Tomori Kusunoki as Makima
- Karin Takahashi as Kobeni
- Fairouz Ai as Power
- Shogo Sakata as Aki
Additionally, the character of Reze, central to the film’s plot, will be voiced by acclaimed actress Reina Ueda. Details on the English dub remain unconfirmed, but IMDb hints at a reunion of the original English voice cast from season 1.
Adapting the Explosive ‘Bomb Girl Arc’
‘Chainsaw Man – The Movie: Reze Arc’ will adapt manga chapters 40 to 52, famously known as the Bomb Girl Arc. This storyline introduces Reze, whose connection with Denji is intense and complicated. Following a fateful meeting at a café, Reze quickly becomes more than just a passing acquaintance, pulling Denji into a whirlwind of emotional and physical turmoil.
Given this arc’s action-packed sequences and emotionally charged narrative, the cinematic approach by MAPPA promises to deliver an unforgettable experience.
Synopsis: Denji’s Life Takes a Drastic Turn
The official IMDb synopsis hints at high drama and action:
“Denji, now working as a Special Division 4 Devil Hunter, meets Reze, a mysterious café worker, shortly after a date with Makima. But Reze’s entrance into his life is anything but ordinary.”
As teased in the finale of season 1, Reze’s presence will significantly affect Denji’s trajectory, and the looming shadow of the Gun Devil continues to threaten Division 4.
Where to Pick Up the Manga
Fans keen to prepare for the movie should begin reading from Chapter 39, as season 1 adapted up to Chapter 38. The Reze Arc offers some of the manga’s most intense and emotional storytelling, positioning itself as a perfect cinematic spectacle.
What’s Next for Chainsaw Man?
The film could potentially pave the way for adapting the next manga arc, the International Assassins Arc (Chapters 53-70), in future TV seasons. While MAPPA has not confirmed season 2 yet, success at the box office could certainly accelerate further adaptations.
Chainsaw Man’s Cinematic Leap
With a compelling storyline, beloved returning cast, and explosive action sequences, the Chainsaw Man Movie is poised to become a major anime event of 2025. As anticipation builds toward its September release, audiences worldwide eagerly await the cinematic debut of the captivating Reze Arc.
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