‘Chainsaw Man: Reze Arc’ Earns Perfect Score on Rotten Tomatoes
The new Chainsaw Man movie, Reze Arc, is receiving strong praise from both fans and critics. Released in Japan on September 19, the film is a direct continuation of 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 lauded for its high-quality animation, intense action sequences, and emotionally engaging story.
International audiences can catch the movie from September 24 in select Asian markets and through October 24 worldwide, with Crunchyroll handling distribution via Sony Pictures Releasing.
The film has already earned over $68 million globally, showing its strong appeal to anime fans. On Rotten Tomatoes, it currently holds a perfect score with all 12 critic reviews positive, while Metacritic indicates generally favorable reviews with a score of 71 out of 100.
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Critics have highlighted the film’s visually stunning animation and elaborate action scenes, noting that it successfully translates the intensity of the anime to the big screen.
They also praised the emotional depth, particularly the bittersweet relationship between Denji and Reze, which adds a strong narrative layer amid the violence. Reviewers described the film as a thrilling combination of dramatic action, humor, and romance, with a story faithful to the original manga.
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
Some critics noted that viewers who aren’t familiar with the anime or manga might find parts of the story hard to follow, but fans will appreciate the careful attention to the source material. The movie has been recognized as a standout among recent anime film adaptations, offering both spectacle and substance.
Overall, Chainsaw Man: Reze Arc is shaping up to be a must-watch for anime fans. Its mix of incredible visuals, intense battles, and emotional storytelling has set a high standard for future adaptations.
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