Chainsaw Man - The Movie: Reze Arc

Crazy epic battle. The film's combination of spectacular action and strong character development ensures it is more than just a visual spectacle-it is a story that resonates long after the credits roll. For anyone seeking an epic filled with heroic battles, cinematic grandeur, and a female protagonist who redefines the genre, this movie delivers on every front.

Chainsaw Man: Reze Arc delivers everything - stunning visuals, heartbreaking emotion, and unforgettable characters. The romance, betrayal, and tragedy hit with full force. The animation is breathtaking, truly peak cinema. MAPPA crafted a masterpiece, making this one of 2025's best and most emotional anime films.

MAPPA continues to exceed expectations with breathtaking animation. Visually, Chainsaw Man: Reze Arc is cinematic in every sense. The contrast between soft, romantic lighting in the café scenes and the harsh, kinetic energy of the action sequences is striking. This visual juxtaposition mirrors the narrative duality-love and violence, tenderness and terror.

The transformation sequences, especially Reze's bomb form, are a stunning blend of body horror and elegance. The choreography during the fights-particularly the battle at the school and the waterlogged cityscape finale-are fluid, chaotic, and emotionally charged.

Background art deserves special mention. The everyday settings-dimly lit streets, empty classrooms, rainy alleys-evoke an eerie, melancholic mood. They ground the story in a familiar reality, making the supernatural elements even more jarring when they arrive.

The opening and ending songs were fantastic, but what truly surprised me was the background score. The mix of Japanese rock, electronic elements, and classical tones made the soundtrack worth the ticket alone.

The film quickly establishes the antagonist without overemphasizing, and the narrative flows naturally through the characters rather than relying on clichés. It leaves a bittersweet impression, almost like Natsume's Book of Friends.

MAPPA's visuals are stunning as expected, with a few scenes even giving me an Akira-like vibe in the best way possible.

The only reason it's not a perfect 10 is that I wanted more interaction between the main character and the supporting cast. Still, this movie is an exceptional experience in story, visuals, and especially music - easily one of the best anime films I've seen in years.

Im a grown ass man ( no im not lol ) and i lowkey started sobbing with snot running down my nose as the end credits rolled. The post credit scene did cheer me up a bit but it did not alleviate the tears whatsoever.

I mean wow i READ the manga I knew what was going to happen but seeing it on the big screen wrenched my heart even tighter than when first experiencing it in the manga.

Insane performance by the voice acting team, stellar animation by the animators and thank you SO SO MUCH to Tatsuya Yoshihara for directing this masterpiece

10/10.