Brace yourselves, Chainsaw Man fans! The highly anticipated Chainsaw Man: The Reze Arc movie has officially unveiled its second teaser trailer, along with a confirmed 2025 premiere date in Japan. This exciting announcement was made during Jump Festa ’25, where fans were also treated to two stunning “contrasting” visuals that have everyone talking.
The Cast and Crew Bringing Reze Arc to Life
Reina Ueda was announced last year as the voice of Reze, and Studio MAPPA is once again leading the charge in animation. With an all-star crew behind the scenes, expectations are sky-high. Here’s the dream team bringing this arc to life:
- Director: Tatsuya Yoshihara
- Screenwriter: Hiroshi Seko
- Character Designer: Kazutaka Sugiyama
- Assistant Director: Masato Nakazono
- Sub Character Designers: Souta Yamazaki, Shun
- Main Animator: Shoichi
- Action Animation Director: Sota Shigetsugu
- Devil Designers: Riki Matsuura, Kiyotaka Oshiyama
- Costume Designer: Aya Yamamoto
- Art Director: Yusuke Takeda
- Color Designer: Naomi Nakano
- Color Script: Riku
- 3DCG Directors: Daiki Watanabe, Masahiro Tamai
- Compositing Director: Teppei Ito
- Editor: Masato Yoshitake
- Music: Kensuke Ushio
- Distribution: TOHO
Studio MAPPA, which animated the electrifying first season, continues to raise the bar for anime adaptations. While the first season was directed by Ryu Nakayama (who has since founded his own studio), MAPPA has ensured the same top-tier quality fans fell in love with.
Star-Studded Voice Cast
The iconic voice actors from the first season are reprising their roles, including:
- Kikunosuke Toya as Denji
- Tomori Kusunoki as Makima
- Shogo Sakata as Aki Hayakawa
- Fairouz Ai as Power
- Mariya Ise as Himeno
- Kenjiro Tsuda as Kishibe
- Karin Takahashi as Kobeni Higashiyama
- Taku Yashiro as Hirokazu Arai
- Shiori Izawa as Pochita
The Manga That Started It All
The Chainsaw Man manga, written by Tatsuki Fujimoto, has captured hearts worldwide with its gripping story and jaw-dropping twists. Split into two parts, the second part has been ongoing since July 2023. Fans can catch up on the entire series via the MangaPLUS app, which offers all chapters for free in English. For those who love physical collections, Viz Media has you covered.
The plot centers on Denji, a broke young man drowning in debt. With his trusty devil pet Pochita, Denji hunts devils to make ends meet. His life takes a wild turn after a betrayal, transforming him into the titular Chainsaw Man, a human-devil hybrid.
What to Expect in The Reze Arc Movie
According to MAPPA’s official description, the movie dives into the story of Denji, now part of Special Division 4’s devil hunters. After a date with Makima, Denji finds himself taking shelter from the rain, where he meets Reze—a mysterious café worker who might just turn his world upside down.
The Reze Arc is known for its intense action, emotional depth, and shocking revelations. Fans of the manga know just how pivotal this arc is to Denji’s journey, and the trailer hints at plenty of thrills ahead.
Mark your calendars, because 2025 is shaping up to be a monumental year for Chainsaw Man fans. With Studio MAPPA at the helm and a talented cast and crew, this movie promises to be an unforgettable ride.
Stay tuned for more updates, and let’s keep the hype alive!
Source: Jump Festa ’25
©Tatsuki Fujimoto / Shueisha, MAPPA
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