In a surprising turn of events, MAPPA, the studio behind the Chainsaw Man anime adaptation, has shifted gears to bring fans a cinematic treat with "Chainsaw Man – The Movie: Reze." Published on January 5, 2024, by Fraser Overington, here's a roundup of what to expect from this highly-anticipated film.
While a firm release date is yet to be confirmed, insiders suggest the Chainsaw Man movie is likely to hit screens in late 2024. The movie seamlessly continues where the anime series left off, delving into the Reze arc from Tatsuki Fujimoto's manga (chapters 40-52). Without revealing too many spoilers, Denji, our protagonist, finds himself entangled with a girl who has explosive tendencies.
Cast
The star-studded cast includes:
Kikunosuke Toya as Denji (Japanese)/Ryan Colt Levy (English)
Shiori Izawa as Pochita (Japanese)/Lindsay Seidel (English)
Reina Ueda as Reze (Japanese)/Alexis Tipton (English)
Tomori Kusunoki as Makima (Japanese)/Suzie Yeung (English)
Shogo Sakata as Aki Hayakawa (Japanese)/Reagan Murdock (English)
Fairouz Ai as Power (Japanese)/Sarah Wiedenheft (English)
Karin Takahashi as Kobeni Higashiyama (Japanese)/Bryn Apprill (English)
Kenjiro Tsuda as Kishibe (Japanese)/Jason Douglas (English)
Teaser Trailer
Though a full trailer is pending, fans have been treated to a visually stunning teaser, heightening the excitement for what's to come.
As anticipation builds for "Chainsaw Man – The Movie: Reze," fans can expect a canonical adaptation that promises to captivate audiences with the explosive narrative of the Reze arc. Stay tuned for more updates as the film gears up for its cinematic debut.