Chainsaw Man Season 2 has taken an unexpected turn, as it is now revealed to be a Chainsaw Man movie titled “Reze Arc,” focusing on the Bomb Girl segment from Tatsuki Fujimoto’s popular manga.
Unfortunately, while many fans were eagerly anticipating Chainsaw Man Season 2, there’s a slight twist! Instead of a season, the exciting continuation of Denji’s story will be coming to the big screen as Chainsaw Man – The Movie: Reze Arc. But fret not, devil hunters! This movie serves as a direct follow-up to the first season, adapting the “Bomb Girl Arc” from the popular manga.
All You Need to Know About Chainsaw Man Season 2
The uncertainty lies in the release schedule for Western audiences, likely lagging behind the Japanese premiere by four to six months. The first season covered the initial 38 manga chapters, so those eager to read ahead should start from chapter 39. The movie is expected to cover the explosive Bomb Girl arc (chapters 40-52) and set up the International Assassins arc (chapters 53-70) for future seasons.
Revealing no spoilers, the movie will heavily involve Reze, seen at the end of season 1, and explore Denji’s encounters with new allies and adversaries while facing the overarching threat of the Gun Devil. Chainsaw Man’s initial season followed Denji, who, after inheriting yakuza debt, becomes a Devil Hunter fused with Pochita to become Chainsaw Man. The season ended with the Snake Devil killing Akane, the team pursuing the Gun Devil, and the introduction of a mysterious woman.
The Chainsaw Man movie (or Chainsaw Man Season 2) is expected to feature Denji, Makima, Power, and Aki, with Reze as a significant newcomer. The first trailer for “Reze Arc” showcases key art of Reze and Denji, hinting at a secret in Reze’s character. The movie is deemed canon to the anime’s events, continuing Denji’s saga and resembling Demon Slayer’s presentation of Mugen Train as a continuation.
The first season is available on Crunchyroll, and the Chainsaw Man movie is anticipated to release theatrically and later stream on Crunchyroll.
What’s the surprise?
Instead of a Season 2 announcement, Chainsaw Man is getting a movie adaptation focusing on the “Reze Arc” (also known as the Bomb Girl Arc) from the manga.
Why a movie and not Season 2?
The official reason hasn’t been revealed, but some speculate it could be to:
Deliver a high-quality adaptation of a specific arc with potentially more resources allocated to a movie.
Gauge audience interest before committing to a full season.
Stagger content rollout to maintain hype over a longer period.
