The movie Chainsaw Man: The Reze Arc immediately signals its dedication to the original manga. The opening scene presents Denji in black and white with a square aspect ratio, mirroring the manga’s style. MAPPA, the animation studio, learned from criticisms of the first anime season and made a conscious effort to closely follow Tatsuki Fujimoto’s original artwork.
The film deeply respects Fujimoto’s original manga, and this is evident even in how it adapts the story. Most of the changes made in Chainsaw Man – The Movie: Reze Arc aren’t major departures from the source material; instead, they expand on existing ideas and details. These additions often feel like natural extensions of the manga, fleshing out hints and suggestions that were present all along.
The Reze Arc Film Subtly Foreshadows Makima’s Intentions in a Way That Wasn’t in the Manga
The anime version of Chainsaw Man includes a scene not found in the original manga, appearing at the end of Denji’s movie date with Makima. Both the anime and manga feature a moment where Denji asks Makima if he has a heart. She responds by listening to his heartbeat and confirming that he does. However, the anime portrays this interaction with a bit more obvious intimacy.
In a particularly unsettling scene, Makima rests her head on Denji’s chest, listening closely for any sign of Pochita’s presence within his heartbeat. She even inhales deeply, almost as if she’s trying to detect the Devil within him. This moment creates a creepy atmosphere and hints at future events that viewers who haven’t read the manga might only vaguely suspect.
The Typhoon Devil is Much Harder to Kill in the Chainsaw Man Movie Than Its Manga
The Chainsaw Man: Reze Arc movie significantly expands on the manga, most notably through its action sequences. This is especially true during the fight between Denji and the Typhoon Devil. In the original manga, this entire battle only takes up about 7 pages, contained within a single chapter – appropriately named “Sharknado.”
The anime truly builds on Denji’s fight with Typhoon, showing his difficult struggle against the Devil’s swirling, tornado-like body. Notably, the animation cleverly recreates the famous scene where Denji defeats the Typhoon Devil, using the same vibrant, multicolored green blood seen on the cover of Fujimoto’s original Chainsaw Man Volume 1. Details like this demonstrate how much the studio, MAPPA, considered the fans while adapting the manga.
Denji’s Final Fight With Reze is Far Longer in the Anime Than in the Manga
The upcoming Chainsaw Man movie features much more extensive action sequences than the original manga, and the fights are more detailed as a result. Especially after Denji defeats the Typhoon Devil, the action becomes much more intense between him and Reze. While Reze still decisively defeats Denji, their fight is longer and more elaborate.
The anime’s fight between Bomb Girl and Denji includes some fantastic moments that weren’t in the original manga. For instance, Denji’s skillful use of his chains during their final battle makes his later capture of Reze feel more deserved. There’s also a touching scene where they sink into the ocean, and Reze rests her head on Denji’s shoulder, suggesting she’s accepted her loss and finds comfort in his presence.
The Chainsaw Man Movie Uses a Very Specific Insect as a Metaphor For Reze
The Reze Arc movie adds some fascinating details not found in the original Chainsaw Man manga, including symbolic imagery that hints at what’s to come for the characters. A particularly noticeable example happens at the school: throughout the scenes, the camera frequently cuts to a spider trapping a moth in its web.
The scene is a clear symbol of Reze manipulating Denji with lies as part of her scheme. This comes back around when she kills the serial killer, leaving him struggling like an insect caught in a spiderweb. Interestingly, the spider imagery might also suggest that Makima is subtly controlling Reze, who remains unaware of Makima’s overall control.
The Serial Killer Who Tries to Kill Reze is Even More Sinister in The Movie
While on a date with Denji, Reze encounters a frightening serial killer who tries to use her to lure out Chainsaw Man. This killer might have succeeded with someone else, but Reze is far from helpless. The scene was already scary in the original manga, but the anime makes it even more intense by adding details that make the killer truly despicable.
When the killer is first introduced, the movie shows a disturbing scene of one of his victims desperately struggling for her life, covered in blood. This immediately establishes him as frightening. Later, when he appears at the school to capture Reze, he’s even more terrifying. The film heightens the tension by intercutting scenes of Reze’s escape with Denji’s fantasies about the women he cares for, emphasizing the potential pain he’d feel if Reze were harmed.
The Chainsaw Man Movie Adds an Anime-Only Plane Motif That Secretly Explains Reze’s Motivations
A curious detail added to the Chainsaw Man movie is a passenger plane that flies over Reze in several scenes. This image feels unsettling and significant, and appears to be connected to key moments in the story. It’s unclear whether the plane is actually there, or if it’s a hallucination brought on by the trauma Reze experienced with the Russian government.
The airplane imagery associated with Reze’s story represents the constant pressure of her mission. While she desires to escape her work and connect with Denji, she’s held back by the fear of the organization controlling her. This airplane symbol also cleverly hints at what’s coming next in Chainsaw Man Season 2: the International Assassins Arc.
Reze’s Iconic Pool Scene Makes Denji’s First True Love Feel Even More Surreal
The scene where Reze invites Denji for a late-night swim in the school pool is one of the most memorable in the entire Chainsaw Man manga. It makes perfect sense that the Reze Arc film would give this moment the detailed attention it deserves. The movie includes all the fan-favorite parts – like Denji suddenly finding his clothes gone, and Reze offering to teach him everything – but it also adds even more depth and detail to the scene.
The music perfectly complements a sweet and playful scene of Denji and Reze enjoying each other’s company in the water, creating a deeply emotional moment. Despite attempts to interpret the scene differently, such as focusing on Reze’s nudity, it’s clearly a genuine expression of love. The film consistently builds on these tender moments, demonstrating a strong understanding of the core themes and relationships present in Fujimoto’s original manga.
Chainsaw Man – The Movie: Reze Arc is now playing in theaters everywhere.
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