At New York Comic Con 2025, fans got a thrilling preview of Chainsaw Man – The Movie: Reze Arc, set to hit theaters on October 24. The film’s creative team—assistant director Masato Nakazono, supervising producer and MAPPA president Manabu Otsuka, and CGI producer Yusuke Tannawa—took the stage to discuss the hotly anticipated adaptation and how it will push the boundaries of both the manga and the hit anime series.
Nakazono emphasized the team’s commitment to preserving the essence of Chainsaw Man while elevating it for the big screen. “We made sure the film inherited the strengths of the TV series,” he shared. “Our goal was to highlight the core of the manga and anime, and translate it into something truly cinematic.”
Director Tatsuya Yoshihara leads the charge in adapting one of the manga’s most beloved and emotionally charged arcs. The Reze storyline introduces a complex new character and offers a deeper look at Denji’s inner world. But it’s not just about emotional stakes—fans can expect the movie to deliver jaw-dropping action.
CGI producer Yusuke Tannawa teased that the film’s action scenes would feel like “an amusement park ride,” aiming for a thrilling, immersive experience. With MAPPA’s trademark animation quality and a focus on blending dynamic camera work with detailed character animation, Reze Arc is designed to be more than just an adaptation—it’s a spectacle.
Supervising producer Manabu Otsuka added that expanding the story into a feature film format gave the team room to explore character development and narrative pacing in ways the TV series couldn’t. The team didn’t just aim to retell the manga—they wanted to build on it, offering fans something new while staying true to Tatsuki Fujimoto’s original vision.
With intense fight sequences, emotionally resonant storytelling, and high production values, Chainsaw Man – The Movie: Reze Arc is shaping up to be a must-see for fans and newcomers alike. Whether you’re following Denji’s journey from the manga or diving in for the first time, the film promises a gripping ride that honors its roots while raising the stakes.
