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Chainsaw Man – The Movie: Reze Arc delivers a brutal, emotional, and visually striking adaptation of one of the manga’s most beloved storylines. In this review, we break down how the film balances heartbreak, explosive action, and MAPPA’s experimental animation style — and whether it lives up to the hype.

We discuss:

The movie’s bold visual direction and use of manga-inspired shots

Denji and Reze’s tragic relationship and emotional impact

How the fight choreography elevates the source material

Strengths and weaknesses in pacing and narrative focus

Why some action scenes feel “safe” despite the movie’s ambition

Whether this adaptation stands among the best in the Chainsaw Man franchise

From the quiet, intimate moments to the explosive city-shattering battles, the Reze Arc movie proves why Chainsaw Man remains one of the most daring anime series today.

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00:00Speech Review, Chainsaw Man, the movie. Reza Ark, ladies and gentlemen, today I want to talk about
00:05one of the most surprising, emotionally charged anime films of the year, Chainsaw Man, the movie,
00:12Reza Ark. From the very first frame, the movie tells us it's doing something different. It opens
00:17in crisp black and white, recreating the manga's aesthetic panel for panel. And in that moment,
00:23you feel like MAPPA is promising a bold, cinematic experience, one that experiments
00:29with visuals and storytelling in a way shounen films rarely dare to attempt. But what makes Reza Ark so
00:36fascinating is that it isn't just another big action movie. It's a love story, a tragedy, and
00:42somehow the most devastating rom-com you'll see in 2025. The heart of the story at its core, this film
00:49belongs to Denji. We've known him as a kid who has survived only by fighting, someone who grew up in
00:55poverty, loneliness, and constant fear. He's a boy who can't even tell the difference between
01:01attraction and real love because no one has ever genuinely cared for him. So when Reza enters his
01:07life, a girl his age who smiles at him, listens to him, and treats him like a human being, Denji feels
01:14something he has never dared to imagine, the possibility of a normal life. This is where the movie shines the
01:20brightest, the quiet moments, the stolen glances, the gentle tones of Kensouk Ushio's incredible piano
01:27score. For a full hour, we get a slow, warm, beautifully tender romance. The film becomes soft,
01:34colorful, and almost dreamlike. And in those moments, Denji's innocence feels painfully real.
01:39Then everything changes, and then the knife drops. In an instant, the movie shifts from rom-com to
01:45horror. Ushio's gentle melodies twist into heavy, distorted synths. The camera becomes shaky, paranoid.
01:52The colors turn harsh and overwhelming. It's a punch to the gut, because just like Denji,
01:58we're suddenly ripped out of a dream and thrown into a nightmare. From that point on, Reza Ark unleashes
02:03everything you'd expect from Chainsaw Man. Loud, chaotic battles, explosive visuals, and the completely
02:10insane joy of seeing a man made of chainsaws riding a shark into battle. It's ridiculous. It's
02:16spectacular. It's pure entertainment. Where the film stumbles, but this is also where the movie falters.
02:22Some of the action becomes so flashy, so oversaturated, that it's actually difficult to follow.
02:29The film trades the atmospheric restraint of season one for something more mainstream and safe,
02:34closer to MAPPA's work on Jujutsu Kaisen than their earlier Chainsaw Man style. The fights are fun,
02:41yes, but they're not always clear. They're thrilling, yes, but not always bold. Final thoughts,
02:46but even with those flaws, Chainsaw Man, the movie. Reza Ark stands as one of the strongest shounen films
02:53in recent memory. It delivers a heartbreakingly beautiful romance. It gives Denji some of his most
02:59meaningful character development yet, and it features one of the best soundtracks of the year,
03:05an emotional backbone that carries every quiet moment and every tragedy. So, my verdict is this.
03:12The movie may lose some of the artistic experimentation that made season one legendary,
03:17but it more than makes up for it with emotional power, stunning music, and unforgettable character
03:22moments. The action may stumble, but the story lands with impact. Chainsaw Man,
03:28Rose Ark is a flawed film, yes, but it is also a hauntingly beautiful one. Thank you.
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