Chainsaw Man - La película: El arco de Reze

At first, I wasn't into Chainsaw Man. I thought it was just another raunchy manga for teenage boys. But... after being moved by the movie "Look Back," I decided to rewatch the first anime season since it was by the same creator. That's when I learned about Himeno and Aki's backstory and Makima's conspiracy, and I got hooked.

Then, just one week later, I watched the movie "REZEarc" and ended up bawling my eyes out. That's when I truly understood: "This author is definitely the same one who made 'Look Back!'"

Chainsaw Man might seem like a typical action hero story, like Superman or Batman, at first glance. But it's actually the coming-of-age story of the protagonist, Denji. It's a human drama depicting the bonds, trust, betrayal, and disappointment within the various relationships that form during his growth. I think it's an emotionally stirring masterpiece.

I truly believe people who avoid watching this work just because it's labeled an action hero story are missing out.

I hope you'll ride this wave and connect with it, not just dismiss it as some raunchy anime for boys.

Chainsaw Man: Reze Arc delivers everything - stunning visuals, heartbreaking emotion, and unforgettable characters. The romance, betrayal, and tragedy hit with full force. The animation is breathtaking, truly peak cinema. MAPPA crafted a masterpiece, making this one of 2025's best and most emotional anime films.

The opening and ending songs were fantastic, but what truly surprised me was the background score. The mix of Japanese rock, electronic elements, and classical tones made the soundtrack worth the ticket alone.

The film quickly establishes the antagonist without overemphasizing, and the narrative flows naturally through the characters rather than relying on clichés. It leaves a bittersweet impression, almost like Natsume's Book of Friends.

MAPPA's visuals are stunning as expected, with a few scenes even giving me an Akira-like vibe in the best way possible.

The only reason it's not a perfect 10 is that I wanted more interaction between the main character and the supporting cast. Still, this movie is an exceptional experience in story, visuals, and especially music - easily one of the best anime films I've seen in years.

It is what you expected it to be ... Pure fun.

Animation is lit the good ol Mappa is doing what it does best. First half is Emotion, second half is Action, Ending could have been different but they decided to close the movie there. Not that it make movie bad or anything it is still great and impactful. Can't wait for season 2.

MAPPA continues to exceed expectations with breathtaking animation. Visually, Chainsaw Man: Reze Arc is cinematic in every sense. The contrast between soft, romantic lighting in the café scenes and the harsh, kinetic energy of the action sequences is striking. This visual juxtaposition mirrors the narrative duality-love and violence, tenderness and terror.

The transformation sequences, especially Reze's bomb form, are a stunning blend of body horror and elegance. The choreography during the fights-particularly the battle at the school and the waterlogged cityscape finale-are fluid, chaotic, and emotionally charged.

Background art deserves special mention. The everyday settings-dimly lit streets, empty classrooms, rainy alleys-evoke an eerie, melancholic mood. They ground the story in a familiar reality, making the supernatural elements even more jarring when they arrive.