Chainsaw Man The Movie: Reze Arc — Review

Chainsaw Man The Movie: Reze Arc is everything I hoped for and more. It takes the wild energy of the series and shapes it into something sharp, tragic and unexpectedly tender. I loved every minute of it, and the movie format gives this arc the space and emotional focus it always deserved.

The opening sets the tone perfectly. The small slice-of-life moments in the morning routine are fun, chaotic and unmistakably Denji and Power. Power having to be dragged to work is exactly the kind of absurdity that defines their chemistry, and it immediately drops you back into their messy dynamic. With Power taking time off to recover after drinking too much blood, though, the familiar push and pull between her and Denji is missing and you can feel that gap.

Early on, what really stands out is how much Denji has grown since the first season. Public Safety trusts him a little more. He has a bit more freedom. Yet Makima’s hold on him never loosens. The way she gives him just enough affection to keep him tied to her is quietly devastating, and Denji has no defenses against it. Their date, the movie marathon and the quiet walk home all build up to that gentle yet loaded moment where she rests her head on his chest and tells him he has a heart. For Denji, who has never been shown love, that lands like a revelation.

Which is why Reze’s entrance hits with such force. Denji is drifting through his day, happy from Makima’s attention and fantasizing about a future with her, when he quite literally collides with someone warm, charming and immediately inviting. We can see she is acting with intention, but Denji doesn’t stand a chance. He has never experienced genuine affection, and Reze knows exactly which doors to open. He falls for her instantly.

The swimming lesson is the moment the movie locks into something special. It is intimate, playful and disarming for Denji, and visually the entire sequence is stunning. The soundtrack lifts the mood even higher and is something I am definitely revisiting. The intercut shots of a spider closing in on a butterfly trap the entire scene in quiet, inevitable tragedy. By the end, the butterfly is wrapped with no escape, mirroring Denji’s fate.

When the movie unleashes the fight between Denji and Reze, it goes completely unhinged in the best possible way. The clash is loud, chaotic and often absurd, yet everything fits their characters perfectly. Reze is terrifyingly powerful, and Denji has no chance without help. Beam’s arrival and desperate loyalty show exactly why he is the ideal partner for Denji. Their teamwork is messy and ridiculous, but it works.

Even after all the truth spills out and even after almost being killed, Denji still wants to be with Reze. His simplicity makes him both lovable and tragic, and that contrast is the emotional core of this arc. If he gets good food and a little affection, he will forgive almost anything. That innocence and longing make the heartbreak of this story land with full weight.

Chainsaw Man The Movie: Reze Arc delivers everything that makes this series unforgettable. It is violent, emotional, funny, sad and endlessly entertaining. Most importantly, it understands Denji. It sees the softness underneath all the blood and madness. For me, this is a perfect adaptation and an easy ten out of ten.