‘Chainsaw Man: The Movie – Reze Arc’ Scores Big on Rotten Tomatoes
The new Chainsaw Man movie, Reze Arc, is making waves with both fans and critics. Released in Japan on September 19, by Toho, the film serves as a direct follow-up to the first season of the anime series and adapts the fifth and sixth volumes of Tatsuki Fujimoto’s manga.
Produced by MAPPA, directed by Tatsuya Yoshihara, and written by Hiroshi Seko, the movie has been praised for its animation, action scenes, and emotional story.
Crunchyroll released the movie internationally from September 24 in select Asian markets and through October 24 worldwide via Sony Pictures Releasing. The film has already grossed over $68 million globally, signaling strong audience interest.
On Rotten Tomatoes, Reze Arc has achieved a perfect score so far, with 100% of 12 critic reviews positive. Metacritic gives it a score of 71 out of 100, showing generally favorable reactions.
Critics have highlighted the film’s intense action sequences, stunning animation, and detailed visuals.
They also appreciated the deeper emotional layers, particularly the bittersweet love story between Denji and Reze, which adds weight to the otherwise brutal and violent narrative. Many reviewers noted that the film balances over-the-top action with humor and romance, creating a cinematic experience that is both thrilling and emotionally engaging.
Some reviewers pointed out that the story can be confusing for viewers who are not familiar with the anime or manga, but fans of the original material will find the movie faithful to the source. The film has been praised for respecting the manga while translating its unique style to a cinematic format.
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Mixing the usual absurdity and bloodletting, “Reze Arc” offers an opportunity to see the dazzling action of the series in a cinematic format while never once allowing the audience to forget the terrible trauma at the center of it all.
Douglas Davidson
A veritable explosion of action that is overwhelming in its complexity and scale. … Uses every inch … to impress with the fury of its motion and the splendor of its animation. … a battle-fueled epic that is seasoned with humor and romance.
Peter Martin
During a time when cinematic anime accomplishments are increasingly common, Chainsaw Man: the Movie – Reze Arc opts for something with greater substance that’s as emotionally rich as it is brutally violent.
Daniel Kurland
Those curiously unfamiliar with the gore-drenched stylings of Chainsaw Man – your humble reviewer included – will no doubt find vast swathes of this adventure barely comprehensible, though its tradition-based animation makes it visually enticing.
Jim Schembri
There’s no way anyone can walk into this film without back knowledge and immediately understand it. But the storyline is faithful to the original material, and it’s good to see film creators respecting their comic creator peers.
John Kirk
Overall, Chainsaw Man: Reze Arc is being celebrated as one of the strongest recent anime adaptations to hit theaters. Its mix of intense action, beautiful animation, and emotional storytelling makes it a must-watch for fans of the series.
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