Chainsaw Man - la película: Arco de Reze

This is the first film in a while I've dragged myself to a cinema to see, and boy am I glad I did.

I'll be brief - Chainsaw Man: Reze Arc is probably the best anime movie which adapts a manga for me - it paces things absolutely perfectly, which, given the messy structure of the material (not necessarily a bad thing) was undoubtedly challenging. It's a visual spectacle, absolutely gorgeous to watch, and the romantic writing of Fujimoto is amazing for a man who ate his pet goldfish and believes he can levitate. There's so much to unpack in this film, but if I can recommend one thing to watch, it's manipulation - there's a lot of manipulation which goes on in this film, some very obvious, but there's subtler and much more layered implications than the surface level parts of this film. If you're like me, observing this particular feature is really fascinating.

I usually try to give big long reviews breaking things down but I don't want to talk about the plot of this film at all - because giving it away would ruin it - I'll just say this - this is a step up from Season 1. It adds far more nuance to the show and is the first time I think Chainsaw Man really strides into a firm story after its extended introduction. This film has nailed that on the head.

The cinematography is also a particularly specific quality I noticed, with the shots done more carefully than in an anime - this felt like it was definitively an anime movie, which made the most of its budget to create an atmosphere above all else - I wanted Reze to get episodes in the show, but frankly, I've concluded the adaptation into film was the right call.

Overall, this is the best anime movie I've ever seen - there are no flaws, those who say it starts slow are being unfair because the slow start is needed for character development and character introduction. We wouldn't find this film so interesting without the first setup.

Overall, this is a 10/10 film and something you HAVE TO drag yourself out to see. It's a visual spectacle that reminded me of the fun of the big screen to see films.

Great music, great animation, great everything. This is truly peak. This was worth the three years, sort of. I went to japan in time to actually see this movie, i didn't even know the release date in japan but i got to watch it and it was actually one of the best anime films i've ever watched, if not the best. The pacing works well for me atleast. This was probably one of the best anime adaptations of all time for me. I like kenshi yonezu's music here, he makes fire music, both the opening themes and the ending themes are fire and i like the choreography and animation, i want more of this, i want more like this, i give this a ten out of ten but i would give it an eleven if i could.

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.

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.

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.