Dive into our review of Chainsaw Man Season 1, Studio MAPPA’s 2022 anime hit that brought Tatsuki Fujimoto’s wild manga to life! We break down the bloody action, stunning visuals, and emotional highs of Denji’s devil-hunting journey, plus what fell short. Then, get pumped for Chainsaw Man: The Movie – Reze Arc, hitting theaters in September 2025! We share expectations for the explosive Bomb Girl Arc, from its twisted romance to MAPPA’s cinematic animation. Will it top Season 1? Drop your thoughts below! 🔗 Stream Season 1 on Crunchyroll/Hulu. #ChainsawMan #AnimeReview #RezeArc
00:00Chainsaw Man Season 1, animated by Studio Mappa, roared onto screens in 2022, adapting Tatsuki Fujimoto's chaotic manga into a 12-episode thrill ride, following Denji, a broke team fused with his Chainsaw Devil Pet Pachita, the series tracks, his bloody journey as a devil hunter for public safety, the good Mappa's animation is a visual knockout, blending gritty 2D and CGI for cinematic, gore-soaked battles.
00:30Standout scenes, like Denji's Chainsaw Rampages or Aki's somber hospital moment, carry emotional weight, Kikunosuki Toya's voice acting as Denji captures his crude yet endearing vibe, while the ensemble cast, including Power and Makima, shines the mix of dark humor, workplace comedy, and horror nails Fujimoto's millennial edge, with unique ending songs per episode and Kenshi Yonezu's kickback amplifying the chaos.
00:56Season 1-E's character-driven storytelling earned it a 97% critic score on Rotten Tomatoes and a Kronkorol Anime Award for Best New Series, the badly CGI can feel awkward in quieter scenes, and some fights lack the polish of Mappa's Jujutsu Kaisen.
01:12The pacing drags early on, adapting 38 manga chapters with heavy setup, leaving the story feeling incomplete as it teases future arcs.
01:22Denji's obsessive antics may grate for some, and the series doesn't fully break shounen molds despite the...
01:27Hype Season 1 is a bloody, heartfelt spectacle with a distinct vibe, scoring an 8-5-10 for its style and emotional core.
01:37It's a killer setup for bigger things, available on Kronkorol or Hulu.
01:41The Reese arc movie, premiering in Japan on September 19, 2025, and in the U.S. on October 29, 2025, adapts the manga's Bomb Girl arc, chapters 39-52, a fan favorite for its action and emotional depth.
01:56Here's what to anticipate, story and themes, the film picks up after Season 1 E's cliffhanger, introducing Reese, a mysterious worker voiced by Raina Wedd, a Japanese and Alexis dipton English, expect a twisted romance as Denji, torn.
02:16Between Reese and Makima, faces her dangerous motives she's sent to steal his heart, literally and figuratively.
02:22The arc's mix of heartfelt romance, brutal action, and shocking twists marks a turning point, revealing Chainsaw Man to the world and setting up future conflicts.
02:33Manga fans praise its deeper exploration of Denji's growth and the series.
02:38Iconic Style, Animation and Direction
02:41Directed by Tatsuya Yoshihara Black Clover, the movie promises a cinematic, bombastic aesthetic closer to Fujimoto's manga than Season 1, with stunning visuals showcased in two teasers.
02:53MAPPA's track record suggests stop-tier animation, potentially surpassing Season 1 E's highs, though fans hope for smoother CGI integration.
03:01The trailers highlight gorgeous art, dynamic action, and emotional beats like Denji and Reese's.
03:07Date
03:08Cast and Production
03:09The core voice cast returns Kikunosuki Toya Denji, Tomori Kusunoki Makima, Shogo Sakata Aki, and Firu's AI Power, though Power's role may be minimal.
03:20Reina Wedd's Reis is a standout edition.
03:22Hiroshi Seko
03:23Writes the script, ensuring fidelity to the manga's tone.
03:27MAPPA's ambitious global rollout across 80-plus countries, starting September 24, 2025, reflects confidence in its appeal, rivalling Demon Slayer's fast-release schedule.
03:39MAPPA's hype and impact fans are buzzing after a three-year anime hiatus, with teasers and 12-character visuals fueling excitement at AnimeJapan 2025.
03:48The arc's reputation as a story pinnacle, per manga readers, raises expectations for a thrilling, heartbreaking film that could outshine Season 1.
03:58Its box-office performance may decide Season 2 E's fate, with no confirmation yet on further episodes.
04:05Denji's English VA, Ryan Colt-Levy, teases a wilder, weirder ride ahead, calling Season 1 tame by comparison.
04:13The Reis arc movie is poised to be a game-changer, blending romance, gore, and emotional stakes with MAPPA's visual flair.
04:21It's a must-watch for fans and newcomers, likely hitting crunk-a-roll post-theatrical run.
04:26Season 1 set a high bar, but the movie could rev it up further, cementing Chainsaw Man as a Shonan Titan.
