Chainsaw Man – The Movie: Reze Arc Drops Its Explosive Release Date

It’s just past midnight here on March 26, 2025, PDT, and I’m wide awake, my heart pounding with excitement. Why? Because Chainsaw Man – The Movie: Reze Arc finally has a release date—September 19, 2025—and Denji, our chaotic, chainsaw-wielding hero, is roaring back into our lives. I’ve been a Chainsaw Man fan since the manga first sliced its way into my heart, and when the anime dropped in 2022, I was hooked. Now, sitting here with my laptop glow casting shadows on my walls, I can’t stop thinking about what this movie means—not just for Denji, but for me and every fan who’s followed his bloody, beautiful mess of a journey.

I remember the first time I met Denji through Tatsuki Fujimoto’s wild imagination. A broke teenager, drowning in his dad’s debt, making a deal with Pochita, the adorable Chainsaw Devil, just to survive. That’s Denji—raw, desperate, and so human it hurts. When Chainsaw Man hit Crunchyroll, MAPPA’s animation brought him to life in a way that made my jaw drop—those visceral fights, that punk-rock energy, Denji’s goofy grin as he dreamed of jam on toast and a girl to hold. And now, Chainsaw Man – The Movie: Reze Arc is set to take him somewhere new, somewhere darker, and I’m all in for the ride.

The Big Reveal: September 19, 2025

The news broke during AnimeJapan 2025 this past weekend, and X lit up like a devil-infested battlefield. “Chainsaw Man – The Movie: Reze Arc releases September 19 in Japan!” posts screamed, alongside a 30-second teaser that’s already got me replaying it obsessively. Denji’s there, caught between Makima’s sly smile and a new face—Reze, the café girl with secrets sharper than his chainsaws. The date’s locked for Japanese theaters, and while us international fans might wait a few months (think November or December, if Jujutsu Kaisen 0’s rollout is any clue), the countdown’s officially on. September 19, 2025—mark it, tattoo it, scream it. Chainsaw Man is back.

I can still feel the sting of Season 1’s end—Katana Man down, Denji battered but alive, that post-credits glimpse of Reze lighting a spark of “what’s next?” It’s been over two years since then, and the wait’s been brutal. But this announcement? It’s like Pochita revving up inside me. Chainsaw Man – The Movie: Reze Arc isn’t just a sequel—it’s a promise that Denji’s story, his heart, his chaos, keeps cutting deeper.

Denji’s Next Chapter: The Reze Arc

If you’re an anime-only fan, brace yourself—Chainsaw Man – The Movie: Reze Arc is diving into the Bomb Girl Arc, starting at manga chapter 39. For me, a manga reader since 2019, this arc is peak Denji—messy, tender, and explosive. After Season 1’s grind with Public Safety and Makima’s puppeteering, Denji’s still chasing simple dreams: a decent meal, a warm bed, maybe love. Enter Reze, a purple-haired girl who works at a café, offering him shelter from the rain. I remember reading those pages, my chest tightening as Denji, this kid who’s never known kindness, blushes and stumbles over her. It’s sweet—until it’s not.

Reze isn’t what she seems. She’s the Bomb Devil Hybrid, sent from the Soviet Union to steal Chainsaw Man’s heart—literally. What starts as a fleeting romance turns into a brutal showdown, and Denji’s caught in the blast radius. I can still see Fujimoto’s panels: Denji and Reze skinny-dipping, holding hands, then her neck-pin pulled, explosions ripping through Tokyo. It’s Chainsaw Man at its best—love and violence tangled up, Denji’s innocence shredded yet somehow intact. This movie’s going to break us, and I can’t wait.

Why a Movie? Why Now?

When Jump Festa ’24 first teased Chainsaw Man – The Movie: Reze Arc back in December 2023, I was floored. A film instead of Season 2? Bold move, MAPPA. But the more I think about it, the more it fits. The Reze Arc—chapters 39 to 52—is tight, cinematic, a standalone gut-punch that doesn’t need 12 episodes to breathe. It’s Denji’s first real taste of betrayal dressed as affection, and a movie’s runtime—say, 90 minutes—can pack that emotional wallop with room for MAPPA’s jaw-dropping animation. Season 1 was a slow burn; this is a detonation.

Speaking of MAPPA, they’re back with director Tatsuya Yoshihara, who gave us Season 1’s wildest fights. The teasers—first in ’23, then this month—showcase a bolder, brighter style, closer to Fujimoto’s manga art. Denji’s chainsaws gleam, Reze’s explosions pop, and Makima’s smirk chills. Kikunosuke Toya’s returning as Denji’s voice, alongside Tomori Kusunoki (Makima) and Reina Ueda (Reze), and I’m already hearing Denji’s awkward charm in my head. Chainsaw Man fans know this crew delivers, and I trust them to make this hurt so good.

Denji: The Heart of Chainsaw Man

Let’s talk Denji, because Chainsaw Man – The Movie: Reze Arc is his story, through and through. He’s not your typical shonen hero—no grand quests, no noble lineage. He’s a scrappy kid who sold an eye and a nut to survive, who fused with Pochita because dying wasn’t an option. I relate to that hustle, that ache for something better. When he joins Public Safety, it’s not about saving the world—it’s about breakfast and a girl’s touch. Makima dangles that dream, but Reze? She makes it feel real, if only for a moment.

I’ve had my own Denji moments—chasing fleeting joys, trusting too fast, getting burned. In the Reze Arc, he’s 17, still naive, still hoping. Reze’s kindness—teaching him to swim, sharing a quiet laugh—hooks him hard. Then she turns, and it’s not just his body that’s torn apart; it’s his trust. Chainsaw Man thrives on that duality—Denji’s goofy optimism smashed against a cruel world. This movie’s going to test him, and us, in ways Season 1 only hinted at.

The Hype and the Heartache

X is a warzone of Chainsaw Man hype right now. “Reze the queen!” one fan cries, posting her manga design. “Denji deserves better,” another mourns. The teaser’s got over a million views, and I’m one of them, dissecting every frame—Makima’s glance, Reze’s pin-pull, Denji’s wide-eyed shock. September 19, 2025, feels ages away, but it’s real now, tangible. I’m already planning my theater trip, popcorn in hand, ready to scream with the crowd.

But there’s heartache too. Chainsaw Man – The Movie: Reze Arc isn’t the end—Part 1 has arcs like Gun Devil and Control Devil left—but it’s a pivot. Denji’s world gets bigger, uglier, and this romance with Reze marks a shift. Fujimoto’s said Jin-Roh: The Wolf Brigade inspired this arc, and if you’ve seen that film’s tragic love, you know what’s coming. I’m bracing for tears, for Denji to lose another piece of himself. Chainsaw Man doesn’t pull punches, and I love it for that.

A Global Chainsaw Man Moment

For us outside Japan, the wait might stretch to late 2025—November or December, if MAPPA follows Jujutsu Kaisen 0’s playbook. But Chainsaw Man is a global beast—Season 1 streamed in 200+ countries, and this movie’s poised to shred box offices worldwide. I can already hear the debates: sub vs. dub, theater vs. stream. Me? I’m subbed, theater-bound, ready to feel every roar of Denji’s chainsaws shake the seats.

This isn’t just a movie; it’s a moment. Chainsaw Man – The Movie: Reze Arc is Denji’s next leap, and ours too. Fujimoto’s manga won Harvey Awards three years running; the anime was a 2022 sensation. Now, with MAPPA’s movie magic, Chainsaw Man could hit new heights. I’m picturing packed theaters, fans in Pochita hats, Denji’s name trending for weeks. It’s our chaos to share.

Waiting with Denji

As I wrap this up, it’s 1:15 AM, and my coffee’s cold. September 19, 2025, is six months away—182 days of anticipation. I’ll reread the Reze Arc, maybe watch Jin-Roh like Fujimoto suggested, prep my heart for the blast. Denji’s return in Chainsaw Man – The Movie: Reze Arc isn’t just a date on the calendar; it’s a promise—of action, of heartbreak, of Chainsaw Man doing what it does best: cutting through the noise to show us something real.

Denji’s not perfect. He’s horny, broke, and a little dumb. But he’s ours. And when Chainsaw Man – The Movie: Reze Arc hits, I’ll be there, cheering for him to survive the explosion—literal and emotional—that Reze brings. Because that’s Denji: battered, bloody, and still dreaming.

Are you as hyped as I am for Denji’s return in Chainsaw Man – The Movie: Reze Arc? Drop your thoughts below—Team Makima, Team Reze, or just Team Denji? Share this with your Chainsaw Man crew, let’s get the hype train roaring, and follow for more updates as we count down to September 19, 2025. What’s your prediction for Denji’s next fight? Let’s talk in the comment box!