Each year, we celebrate the world of Japanese animation with Ani-May, a month-long event packed with free anime, special offers from the Crunchyroll Store, YouTube viewing parties, and new releases. This year, Ani-May starts early with the streaming debut of the popular film, Chainsaw Man – The Movie: Reze Arc, arriving in late April.
The highly anticipated Reze Arc, the first full-length movie based on MAPPA’s Chainsaw Man, will premiere on Crunchyroll starting April 30, 2026. Originally released in September 2025, the film has been detailed in a recent Crunchyroll press release.
Get ready for a huge anime event! This announcement kicks off plans for Ani-May 2026, featuring popular series like Jujutsu Kaisen, My Hero Academia, Black Clover, Solo Leveling, Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End, and more. You can watch the new trailer and see promotional images below.
Crunchyroll Kicks Off Ani-May With Major Launches for Chainsaw Man, Solo Leveling & More
Last year, Reze Arc was a major anime success, similar to the popular Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba the Movie: Infinity Castle. It’s a deeply emotional story combining love and heartbreak, focusing on Denji, the main character from Chainsaw Man, and his connection with a girl named Reze. Despite her beauty, Reze harbors a shocking secret about who – or what – she really is.
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