Anime fans are buzzing with anticipation as a new clip for “Chainsaw Man – The Movie: Reze Arc” reportedly previews the highly-anticipated face-off between protagonist Denji and the formidable Bomb Devil. The film, a direct sequel to the acclaimed first season of the Chainsaw Man anime, promises to bring one of the manga’s most pivotal and action-packed arcs to the big screen with stunning animation.
The Highly Anticipated “Reze Arc” Hits Cinemas
“Chainsaw Man – The Movie: Reze Arc,” also known as Gekijō-ban Chensō Man Reze-hen, adapts the intense events of the original manga’s fifth and sixth volumes, focusing on the fan-favorite Bomb Girl arc. Produced by MAPPA, the studio behind the first season, and directed by Tatsuya Yoshihara, the movie has already garnered significant attention for its animation quality, action sequences, and compelling storyline. The film premiered in Japan on September 19, 2025, and is scheduled for a worldwide release by Crunchyroll through Sony Pictures Releasing between September 24 and October 24, 2025.
Denji’s Ill-Fated Romance with Reze
The “Reze Arc” introduces Denji to Reze, a mysterious and charming girl who quickly captures his heart. Denji, a Devil Hunter for Public Safety, finds himself drawn to Reze, who initially appears as a café employee and offers to teach him about school and life. Their budding romance forms a central emotional core of the arc, showcasing Denji’s longing for a normal life and genuine connection.
However, the seemingly innocent relationship takes a dark turn when Reze is dramatically revealed to be a hybrid devil known as the Bomb Devil. Hailing from the Soviet Union, Reze was dispatched with a singular, deadly mission: to seize the Chainsaw Man‘s heart. This betrayal shatters Denji’s hopes, setting the stage for an explosive confrontation.
The Explosive Confrontation: Chainsaw Man vs. Bomb Devil
The heart of the “Reze Arc” is the brutal and visually spectacular battle between Denji, in his Chainsaw Man form, and Reze as the Bomb Devil. The preview clip reportedly teases the intensity of this face-off, which is renowned in the manga for its high-octane action and emotional weight. Reze’s abilities as the Bomb Devil allow her to transform her body parts into explosives, creating a chaotic and destructive fighting style.
The fight sequences are expected to be a cinematic highlight, with MAPPA’s reputation for dynamic and fluid animation bringing Tatsuki Fujimoto’s visceral manga panels to life. Denji is revived by the Angel Devil and, with the aid of the Shark Fiend Beam and Aki, is encouraged to utilize his chainsaw powers strategically against Reze. The battle is depicted as a “non-stop violence” and “high-velocity bloodletting” event, transforming into “practically abstract art for a while” with “fireworks and gore and flying debris”.
What the Clip Reveals and Expectations for the Film
While specific details of the preview clip remain under wraps, its release indicates that MAPPA is ready to showcase the movie’s most iconic moments. Fans can expect the clip to highlight the film’s exceptional animation, the raw power of the Bomb Devil, and Denji’s desperate struggle. The movie has been praised for its faithful adaptation of the manga while also daringly pushing beyond the source material in some aspects, delivering a “cinematic explosion” and setting “new action shonen anime standards”.
The “Reze Arc” explores themes of love, betrayal, and the harsh realities of Denji’s world, making the Bomb Devil arc one of the darkest and most emotional chapters in Chainsaw Man. The movie’s critical reception has been overwhelmingly positive, with reviewers commending its ability to deliver both intense action and poignant character development.
As “Chainsaw Man – The Movie: Reze Arc” continues its theatrical run, particularly with its worldwide release extending into late October 2025, the anticipation for this pivotal story and its bombastic central conflict only continues to grow.
