Following winter and spring seasons that were relatively quiet in terms of major releases, 2025 is very quickly turning into one of the best years ever for anime fans. June saw both the returns of major titles and the debuts of unexpected hits, and the fall is set to be headlined by two highly anticipated theatrical movies.
Receiving the lion’s share of attention is the upcomingDemon Slayer - The Movie: Infinity Castle, the first in a trilogy of films that will bring the series to its close. And though early reviews are all coming back positive, and initial trailers have showcased incredibly impressive visuals,the second of the two upcoming movies appears poised for an explosive premiere.
Chainsaw Man’s Upcoming Movie Is Looking Incredible Early-On
2022’s Top Anime Series Is Set to Return With a Bang
In the months leading up to its premiere,Chainsaw Manwas one of the most anticipated new anime series ever. Its first season went on to be an all-around success, despite it becoming somewhat controversial in certain circles of the anime community. Now, nearly three years later, Denji and company will finally return in the series' first movie,releasing in the U.S. on October 29th.
Chainsaw Man - The Movie: Reze Arcwas teased during a panel at Anime Expo this past monthwith an all-new trailer, and to call it impressive would be an understatement. Studio MAPPA seems to have brought their A-game, which, compared to the work of other prominent studios,is a remarkably high level to strive towards.
The Reze Arc mixes elements of romance, drama, and off-the-wall action in what is arguably Tatsuki Fujimoto’s most cinematic work yet.
With a new art style that more closely resembles Tatsuki Fujimoto’s original manga and a brand-new theme song by Kenshi Yonezu, who made quite an impact with the first season’s use of “Kick Back” in its intro,Chainsaw Manis all set to impress with one of its best arcs to date.
The Reze Arc Is One of Chainsaw Man’s Most Important Sections
The Bomb Devil Chapters Establish Chainsaw Man as One of Manga’s Best Ongoing Titles
Ofthe complaints that were being thrown atChainsaw Man’s first seasonfollowing its conclusion, the most valid had to do with its length. At only 12 episodes, the series barely scratched the surface of what makes it so special. Fortunately, the upcomingReze Arcmovie will finally explore its first fan-favorite section.
The Reze Arc mixes elements of romance, drama, and off-the-wall action in what is arguably Tatsuki Fujimoto’s most cinematic work yet.Chainsaw Man’s secrets also begin to reveal themselves, while Denji begins to show his first signs of growth and maturity.The chaotic action of the arc’s latter half is just the cherry on top.
Demon Slayer’s upcoming movie will set its finale in motion with style, but in terms of action and cinematic storytelling,Chainsaw Man’s Reze Arc is matched by very few other ongoing anime and manga series. Regardless of which film might perform better at the box office, anime fans will be eating good this fall.
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Chainsaw Man follows Denji, a young man burdened by debt, who teams up with his pet devil Pochita to fight devils under the yakuza’s control. Released in 2022, the series portrays Denji’s struggle to achieve his dream of living a simple, peaceful life.
