After Watching Chainsaw Man’s Movie, I Finally Understand The Biggest Problem With Part 2

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It’s been over three years since the second part of Chainsaw Man began, and it’s safe to say it’s sparked a lot of disagreement among fans. Although it started well, each new story arc seems to alienate more readers, and the series isn’t as popular as it once was.

It’s difficult to pinpoint exactly why Chainsaw Man Part 2 hasn’t resonated with audiences, as there isn’t one simple explanation. However, after watching Chainsaw Man: The Movie — Reze Arc, the core issue becomes clear, and it’s a problem that could be difficult for the series to overcome.

Why Chainsaw Man‘s First Romance Is So Much Better Than Its New One

The 2025 film, Chainsaw Man: The Movie – Reze Arc, centers on the relationship between Denji and Reze, and it’s just as compelling as it was in the original manga. What begins as a sweet connection quickly deepens into a touching romance between two people who understand each other’s pain, making the story’s conclusion especially heartbreaking.

Watching Denji and Reze’s story come to life in animation was truly special. The music by Kensuke Ushio and the beautiful animation really highlighted their connection and how much they changed throughout their time together. It felt like the film took their romance to a whole new level, and it’s no surprise both longtime fans and newcomers are loving it.

Sadly, this situation really emphasizes the problems in Denji and Asa’s relationship. While they both find real connection as damaged individuals, unlike his relationship with Reze, Denji and Asa haven’t spent much time together throughout the story. This makes it difficult for viewers to become invested in their connection.

However, the main problem lies in the weak development of Denji and Asa’s relationship. Denji doesn’t really grow as a character in this part of the story, most of Asa’s progress happens behind the scenes and doesn’t impact the plot much, and any development they do experience comes from their individual journeys rather than their connection as a couple.

Honestly, while I’ve really enjoyed seeing Denji and Asa together, especially lately, their connection just doesn’t feel as strong or meaningful to me as his relationship with Reze did. It’s hard to explain, but there’s a lack of depth that makes it tough to really invest in them as a couple.

Chainsaw Man‘s Bad Romance Highlights The Biggest Problems With Part 2

The connection between Denji and Asa hasn’t reached the same emotional peaks as his relationship with Reze, and this highlights a major issue with the second part of the series. Compared to the fast pace of the first part, the second part often moves much slower, and the author, Tatsuki Fujimoto, has frequently released chapters only every other week.

I’ve noticed a frustrating pattern in the story: plotlines tend to stretch on far too long, becoming really drawn-out and boring. What’s worse, characters often don’t develop much at all. Denji, in particular, seems stuck – it’s almost as if the story actively avoids letting him mature beyond being a bit clueless and obsessed with inappropriate things.

I think the story could have really worked if the characters had been developed as well as the action, but unfortunately, that wasn’t the case. A lot of the characters from the first part were just dropped, and the new ones weren’t used consistently enough to really connect with. Because of that, I only really found myself caring about Denji, Asa, and Yoru, which made the whole story feel a bit empty.

Part 2 of Chainsaw Man struggles with a slow pace and weak writing, which are particularly noticeable in the way the relationship between Denji and Asa is developed. Compared to the well-executed relationship between Denji and Reze in Part 1 and the Chainsaw Man movie, it falls short.

Is There Still Time For Reze To Return To Chainsaw Man?

The relationship between Denji and Reze is still considered the strongest romance in the Chainsaw Man manga, which raises the question of whether we’ve seen the last of Reze. She’s the only Hybrid Devil who hasn’t shown up in the second part of the story, but the author, Tatsuki Fujimoto, has mentioned revisiting her character while working on the movie, suggesting a possible return in the future.

Currently, Denji and Asa seem to be in a stable relationship, and since this story arc is likely the last one, it’s unlikely Reze will reappear. While her absence is noticeable, there’s probably not much the author can do about it at this stage.

Many fans would love to see Reze return in Chainsaw Man, but as the story progresses, it seems increasingly unlikely. While it’s debatable whether her return would make part 2 of Chainsaw Man better, the recent movie, Chainsaw Man: The Movie — Reze Arc, reminded everyone just how compelling of a character she is, and her reappearance would likely be a welcome addition.

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2025-11-01 04:10