Addicts Alert!? Chainsaw Man Reze-hen Movie Unveils Buzz-Worthy Opening Video! The Start of a Comical, Endearing Daily Life and Unpredictable Madness…
The movie Chainsaw Man Reze-hen is currently showing in theaters! The highly addictive opening video, set to Yonezu Kenshi’s theme song “IRIS OUT,” has just been revealed. From its initial release, this captivating video has generated significant buzz across social media, beautifully illustrating Denji’s often comical and endearing daily life, before plunging headfirst into the unpredictable chaos that awaits our beloved characters.
Chainsaw Man is a groundbreaking manga series by the brilliant Fujimoto Tatsuki, a creative genius known for consistently delivering acclaimed works such as Fire Punch, Look Back, and Goodbye, Eri. serialized in Shueisha’s “Shonen Jump+”. The series has achieved monumental success, with cumulative circulation surpassing an astounding 31 million copies. In 2022, a highly anticipated TV anime adaptation, produced by MAPPA – the renowned studio celebrated for hits like Jujutsu Kaisen and Attack on Titan The Final Season – began airing. This anime has garnered immense critical and popular acclaim, not only in Japan but also globally, with distribution in over 200 countries and regions worldwide.
The movie Chainsaw Man Reze-hen brings to life the “Reze Arc,” a deeply cherished storyline among fans that seamlessly picks up right after the thrilling conclusion of the TV anime. This cinematic adaptation thrusts protagonist Denji into an utterly unpredictable fate as he finds himself completely captivated by a mysterious young woman named Reze, whom he encounters by chance. The narrative unfolds with MAPPA’s signature exhilarating battle action, a treat for both long-time fans and newcomers.
Since its release on September 19th, the film has been an unstoppable force at the box office, seizing the coveted No. 1 spot in weekend audience attendance rankings for three consecutive weeks. As of October 6th, after just 18 days in theaters, it had already drawn over 2.96 million viewers and amassed a staggering box office revenue exceeding 4.5 billion yen. The global enthusiasm for the film continues to escalate, with screenings commencing in various Asian countries on September 24th, and its release confirmed for over 100 countries and regions around the world.
The newly unveiled opening video for the film is a masterclass in combining highly addictive music with captivating visuals, a combination that has been a hot topic since its debut. It opens with a vibrant snippet of Denji, Aki, and Power’s chaotic yet endearing morning routine, leading up to their departure for work.
In a delightful contrast to the boisterous morning preparations of the Hayakawa household, Makima’s calm and orderly morning routine is depicted with a touch of surreal yet endearing charm, perfectly synchronized with the energetic soundtrack. The opening also offers a tantalizing glimpse of the film’s main character, Reze, casually working at the “Futamichi” café, further building anticipation for her cinematic debut.
Furthermore, a truly unmissable highlight is the dynamic scene where Denji and his companions groove and dance to the vibrant beat of Yonezu Kenshi’s theme song, “IRIS OUT.” Adorable Pochita’s light-footed steps, in particular, are an absolute delight and are guaranteed to capture the hearts of viewers. The song “IRIS OUT,” with its striking and unforgettable sound that deeply enthralls listeners, synergizes perfectly with the visuals to forge a truly unique and captivating opening sequence. This theme song has already achieved remarkable success, topping weekly music charts for two consecutive weeks and establishing new all-time records for streaming and weekly points.
The movie Chainsaw Man Reze-hen is currently showing in theaters, don’t miss out!
Box Office Achievements
Chainsaw Man Reze-hen Movie
Box Office Results (September 19th (Fri) – October 6th (Mon), 18 Days)
[Nationwide 506 theaters] Audience attendance: 2.96 million people, Box office revenue: 4.5 billion yen
Chainsaw Man Reze-hen Movie
Now a massive hit in theaters!
Staff
| Role | Name |
|---|---|
| Original Work | Fujimoto Tatsuki (Serialized in Shueisha’s “Shonen Jump+”) |
| Director | Yoshihara Tatsuya |
| Screenplay | Seko Kouji |
| Character Design | Sugiyama Kazutaka |
| Assistant Director | Nakazono Masato |
| Sub-Character Design | Yamazaki Souta Shun |
| Main Animator | Shouichi |
| Action Director | Shigeji Souta |
| Devil Design | Matsuura Riki, Oshiyama Kiyotaka |
| Costume Design | Yamamoto Aya |
| Art Director | Takeda Yuusuke |
| Color Design | Nakano Naomi |
| Color Script | Riku |
| 3DCG Director | Watanabe Daiki, Tamai Mahiro |
| Director of Photography | Itou Teppei |
| Editor | Yoshitake Masato |
| Sound Director | Nagura Yasushi |
| Music | Ushio Kensuke |
| Distributor | Touhou |
| Animation Studio | MAPPA |
| Theme Song | Yonezu Kenshi “IRIS OUT” (Sony Music Labels Inc.) |
| Ending Theme | Yonezu Kenshi, Utada Hikaru “JANE DOE” (Sony Music Labels Inc.) |
| Insert Song | Maximum The Hormone “Hadawari 2 oku cm (Zentai Suitei 70% Kaikin edit)” (Warner Music Japan) |
*Note: The kanji for “Yoshi” in Director Yoshihara Tatsuya is officially written as “土” (earth) above “口” (mouth).
*Note: The kanji for “Saki” in Yamazaki Souta is officially written as the “tatsuzaki” version of “崎”.
Cast
| Character | Voice Actor |
|---|---|
| Denji | Totani Kikunosuke |
| Pochita | Izawa Shiori |
| Makima | Kusunoki Tomori |
| Hayakawa Aki | Sakata Shougo |
| Power | Fairouz Ai |
| Higashiyama Kobeni | Takahashi Karin |
| Beam | Hanae Natsuki |
| Violence Fiend | Uchida Yuuya |
| Angel Devil | Uchida Maaya |
| Kishibe | Tsuda Kenjirou |
| Vice Captain | Takahashi Hidenori |
| Nomo | Akabane Kenji |
| Mysterious Man | Nomura Kenji |
| Typhoon Devil | Kitamura Eri |
| Reze | Ueda Reina |
(C)2025 MAPPA/Chainsaw Man Project (C)Fujimoto Tatsuki/Shueisha
By Nakase Koutarou
