Chainsaw Man: Reze Arc Director Confirms Major Changes From the Manga

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In the realm of “Chainsaw Man“, the upcoming film titled “Reze Arc” will expand the storyline. Although MAPPA’s Season 1 anime adaptation was a blockbuster success, it faced some dissenting opinions and debates among fans who were loyal to Tatsuki Fujimoto’s original manga. The season, helmed by Ryū Nakayama, received criticism for diluting the vivid colors and tones that characterized Fujimoto’s distinctive artwork in the “Chainsaw Man” manga. However, with Tatsuya Yoshihara taking over direction for the “Reze Arc” movie, it seems the team has addressed the main issue from Season 1. Yet, it remains to be seen whether this new film will generate fresh critiques and controversies all on its own.

The movie will bring to life the beloved character Reze Arc from Tatsuki Fujimoto’s comic series, a favorite among fans. They appreciate the arc for its intense action between Denji and the Bomb Devil, as well as the steamier moments involving Denji, Reze, and Makima. However, it appears some of these beloved aspects may not make it into the movie. Fans will get to judge the changes themselves on September 19th (October 29th in the US), but MAPPA has already hinted at more alterations to the original manga in store.

Chainsaw Man: Reze Arc May Disappoint Fans With Its Changes

At this year’s Anime Expo, MAPPA’s CEO, Manabu Otsuka, disclosed during their panel (which ComicBook covered) that Tatsuki Fujimoto’s original story underwent modifications during the adaptation process by MAPPA. Regrettably for fans, the aspects that were softened and altered in the film included the level of violence and “sexual content,” as Otsuka termed it.

In his opening remarks, Otsuka mentioned that “Reze” contains a significant amount of violence and explicit sexual content. He acknowledged the stringent rating system within the film industry, expressing a desire to maintain the original’s intensity while also making it accessible to a wide audience. To achieve this balance, he must adhere to certain guidelines that allow for broader viewership.

Chainsaw Man Falls Victim to Film Censorship… Kind Of

Although Fujimoto’s manga, typically associated with Shonen Jump, is known by fans for its depth, there are mature themes that could be considered too intense for the usual shonen audience. While Fujimoto was able to explore these topics in the comic format, MAPPA has been required to reduce the graphic violence and suggestive content to meet film rating guidelines.

Speaking of which, the movie Chainsaw Man – The Movie: Reze Arc by Studio MAPPA is indeed testing the boundaries of acceptable content. Given that this studio had to edit certain parts of the story to receive an R-rating, one can only speculate about the explicit scenes that didn’t make it to the final cut.

The movie adaptation of “Chainsaw Man: Reze Arc” is set to debut in US theaters on October 29th. So far, two trailers for the film have been unveiled, and fans are eagerly anticipating the highly anticipated return of “Chainsaw Man” to our screens since Season 1 was released in 2022.

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2025-07-28 20:09