The Reze Dance Video Takes Social Media by Storm
On December 12, the “Reze Dance” video released by Yonezu Kenshi ignited a massive wave of excitement across social media. It’s absolutely dominating trends, racking up over 1.5 million likes and 140 million views on X, alongside 14.64 million views on YouTube Shorts and 1.5 million likes on TikTok.
What’s the “Reze Dance” All About?
This must-see video features Reze—the title character from the theatrical film Chensouman Reze Hen (also known as Chainsaw Man: Reze Arc)—dancing to Yonezu Kenshi’s hit song “IRIS OUT”. The animation, produced by studio MAPPA, perfectly captures her moe charm. It includes iconic details like the gesture of pulling the pin from her neck timed with her signature “Bon!” line, and alluring poses that mirror the “IRIS OUT” jacket illustration freshly drawn by Yonezu Kenshi himself.
Social Media Explodes #RezeDance
When Yonezu Kenshi shared the Reze Dance on his official accounts, #レゼダンス (#RezeDance) instantly trended on X, sparking a huge conversation. As of 4:00 PM on December 15, the video has achieved a staggering over 140 million views, more than 1.5 million likes, and surpassed 5,500 comments.
You can check out the original post on X (formerly Twitter) here: Link to Yonezu Kenshi’s tweet.
The response from fans online has been overwhelmingly passionate. People are saying things like: “That smile is downright unfair!”, “This is too cute, it’s dangerous!”, “A goddess has descended upon us.”, “An official dance cover? This is the best!”, and “She’s so cute it should probably be illegal.”
Smashing Personal Records
This video didn’t just go viral—it broke personal records for Yonezu Kenshi’s accounts. It blew past the 710,000 likes on his “Angel Demon Fan Art” from October 1st to become his all-time highest-liked post. Similarly, the official YouTube Short version scored his highest-ever view count at 14.64 million, and the TikTok video set a new record with 1.5 million likes.
The TikTok Dance Challenge Phenomenon
The buzz didn’t stop there. On TikTok, “Reze Dance” and “Reze Dance Challenge” became instant search trends. The platform is now flooded with users posting their own takes—from full Reze cosplay performances to creative upper-body-only adaptations. This trend is buzzing both in Japan and internationally, showing no signs of slowing down.
“IRIS OUT” Continues Its Chart Domination
The success story extends to the song itself. “IRIS OUT”, the theme song for Chensouman Reze Hen, has been rewriting history since its release on September 15. It has achieved the incredible feat of breaking all-time chart records both domestically and overseas.
- On the Billboard JAPAN Hot 100, it held the number one spot for a cumulative 10 weeks, scoring the highest point total in the chart’s history.
- On the Streaming Songs chart, it claimed the top position for 12 consecutive weeks, securing the highest stream count for any Japanese song and becoming the fastest track to surpass 100 million streams.
A Box Office Juggernaut
The film that started it all is also a monumental hit. Chensouman Reze Hen is currently showing in over 100 countries and regions worldwide. As of December 7, its overseas box office revenue has soared past $118.24 million (approximately ¥18.4 billion). When combined with its domestic revenue of ¥94.8 billion, the global total has smashed through ¥278.8 billion, cementing its status as a global blockbuster.
Source: 《Anime! Anime!》
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