The upcoming film “Chainsaw Man – The Movie: Reze Arc” has officially announced that Japanese hardcore rock band Maximum The Hormone will provide an insert song, “HAWATARI NIOKU CENTI [2-hundred-million-centimeter-long blades] (70% Unlocked edit),” for the movie. This marks a significant return for the band, as a shorter “TV edit” of the same song previously served as the ending theme for the third episode of the “Chainsaw Man” TV anime series. The film is set to premiere in Japan on September 19, with international releases following, including in the United States on October 29.
Maximum The Hormone’s Return to Chainsaw Man
Maximum The Hormone’s involvement with “Chainsaw Man” is a celebrated reunion for fans. The band’s track, “HAWATARI NIOKU CENTI [2-hundred-million-centimeter-long blades],” gained considerable popularity as the ending theme for episode three of the original “Chainsaw Man” anime. However, this prior version was a 90-second “TV edit,” leaving fans eager for the full rendition.
The “70% Unlocked Edit”
For “Chainsaw Man – The Movie: Reze Arc,” the band will release a special “70% Unlocked edit” of the song, which includes the previously unreleased second verse. Maximum The Hormone commented on the inclusion, revealing that the second verse explicitly sings about the character Reze. The band expressed their excitement for this “dream collab” to come to fruition in the “Reze Arc” film itself.
“Chainsaw Man – The Movie: Reze Arc” Details
The film serves as a direct sequel to the critically acclaimed first season of the “Chainsaw Man” anime series, adapting the popular “Bomb Girl Arc” (also known as the Reze Arc) from Tatsuki Fujimoto’s original manga. The movie continues the story of Denji, a young Devil Hunter who has merged with the Chainsaw Devil Pochita.
The Story So Far
The first season of the “Chainsaw Man” anime introduced Denji’s arduous life, burdened by his father’s debts to the Yakuza. After a betrayal leads to his death, Denji forms a contract with Pochita, becoming the titular Chainsaw Man. He then joins Public Safety Devil Hunters’ Special Division 4, working alongside characters like Makima, Aki, and Power.
The Reze Arc Narrative
“Chainsaw Man – The Movie: Reze Arc” will delve into Denji’s encounter with Reze, a mysterious girl he meets at a café after a date with Makima. Reze quickly becomes a new romantic interest for Denji, but her enigmatic background harbors dangerous secrets, leading to an explosive and intense narrative. The arc is known for its action, dark fantasy elements, and the complex relationship that develops between Denji and Reze.
Production and Release
The film is produced by MAPPA, the studio behind the first season, and directed by Tatsuya Yoshihara, who served as Action Director for the TV series. Hiroshi Seko returns as the screenwriter.
“Chainsaw Man – The Movie: Reze Arc” is scheduled for a Japanese theatrical release on September 19. It will subsequently be released internationally, with Sony Pictures and Crunchyroll distributing the film overseas. The United States release is slated for October 29. This film is considered a must-watch for fans, as it is canon to the anime’s events and directly continues Denji’s saga.
