At New York Comic Con 2025, the creative team behind Chainsaw Man – The Movie: Reze Arc revealed exciting new details about their upcoming film. Directed by Tatsuya Yoshihara, the film introduces a unique genre that blends action, love, and violence in a way that has never been seen before in the Chainsaw Man universe. Yoshihara described the movie as “a new genre,” a thrilling combination of intense action, emotional drama, and surreal visuals, all grounded in the deeply personal struggles of the characters.
The film is a direct sequel to the Chainsaw Man anime’s first season, adapted from the Bomb Girl arc in Tatsuki Fujimoto’s beloved manga. This storyline delves deeper into Denji’s emotional journey as he grapples with his feelings for Reze, a mysterious girl who enters his life under perilous circumstances. The arc explores Denji’s inner conflict as he navigates his growing affection for Reze while also managing his complicated relationship with Makima, whose motives remain shrouded in mystery. The stakes are high as Denji’s loyalties and emotions are put to the test, and the film promises to capture this complex dynamic with raw intensity.
During the event, the filmmakers showcased some of the groundbreaking work that went into bringing the movie to life. They focused heavily on blending thrilling action scenes with emotional storytelling, offering fans a truly immersive cinematic experience. One of the most exciting aspects of the movie is the action scenes, which were described as being akin to an “amusement park ride.” This unique approach aims to capture the heart-pounding, rollercoaster-like excitement of Chainsaw Man’s fight sequences. The team highlighted a particularly intense car battle with the Bomb Devil, which was previewed at the convention. The sequence promises to deliver high-speed action and over-the-top intensity, giving fans a taste of the chaos and creativity the movie has in store.
A key feature of the film’s visuals is the combination of 2D and 3D animation, which allows the creative team to maintain a cohesive aesthetic that balances the gritty realism of the Chainsaw Man world with the surreal, larger-than-life nature of its action scenes. The animators and visual effects team emphasized the importance of maintaining the essence of the original manga and anime series, ensuring that the character designs, dialogue, and emotional moments stay true to the source material while pushing the boundaries of what can be achieved on the big screen.
Assistant Director Masato Nakazono discussed the intricacies involved in adapting the manga’s intricate storytelling to film, particularly the delicate balance between action and emotional depth. He explained that a major focus was capturing the essence of Denji’s character, his growth, and his emotional vulnerabilities, as well as maintaining the high-octane action that the franchise is known for. The dialogue and character interactions are central to the story, and Nakazono emphasized the importance of ensuring that the characters’ emotional struggles resonate with the audience as much as the explosive battle sequences.
Chainsaw Man – The Movie: Reze Arc is set to be released in U.S. theaters on October 24, 2025. Fans of the franchise can look forward to an exhilarating continuation of Denji’s journey, packed with unforgettable action, emotional depth, and breathtaking visuals. As the Chainsaw Man movie series continues to push the envelope in both storytelling and animation, Reze Arc promises to be a landmark in the world of anime film adaptations, blending everything that fans love about the series with new, exciting elements that will captivate both longtime followers and newcomers to the franchise.