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- The second season of the Chainsaw Man anime, titled Chainsaw Man: Assassins Arc, is officially confirmed and will adapt Tatsuki Fujimotos International Assassins Arc.
- The first film adaptation, Chainsaw Man: The Movie – Reze Arc, showcases a new visual style with brighter colors and dynamic animation, debuting in July 2026 and has already been released digitally.
- Although the box office success didnt reach Demon Slayers Infinity Castle film, Chainsaw Man: The Movie – Reze Arc received higher praise with a score of 9.15 on MyAnimeList.
- Additional details about the release date and potential announcements for Chainsaw Man season 2 may emerge at Jump Festa 2026 or closer to the release.
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Chainsaw Man: Assassins Arc – Season 2 Unveiled
Following the theatrical success of Chainsaw Man: The Movie – Reze Arc, MAPPA will continue the story with the second season of the anime, officially titled Chainsaw Man: Assassins Arc. This season will adapt Tatsuki Fujimoto’s International Assassins Arc, in which Denji’s growing fame makes him a target for assassins. This choice indicates MAPPA plans to adapt the Gun Devil and Control Devil arcs in later seasons or films. Chainsaw Man: The Movie – Reze Arc, one of the most anticipated anime premieres of 2025, features a new visual style with brighter colors and dynamic animation that captures the manga’s energetic style. A one-minute trailer and synopsis, along with information about exclusive theatrical releases, can be found on Crunchyroll. The film, which features Reze with an expressive face during her conversations with Denji, is set to debut on stage in July 2026. More details may emerge at Jump Festa 2026 or closer to the release.
Chainsaw Man Assassins Arc Teaser for Season 2 Revealed
While Chainsaw Man: The Movie – Reze Arc did not match the box office success of Demon Slayer’s Infinity Castle film, it has garnered higher praise, achieving a score of 9.15 on MyAnimeList compared to Infinity Castle’s 8.55. Sony Pictures Entertainment released the film digitally on December 9, making it legally available outside of theaters. Currently, Chainsaw Man season 2 does not have a release date. However, a teaser and promotional images have already been released for Chainsaw Man: Assassins Arc.
In Case You Missed It
While we’re all abuzz with anime’s cinematic prowess, you won’t want to miss Carlos Mendoza’s recent piece, “Chainsaw Man: The Movie Includes Attack on Titan Reference” (2025-10-30). Published just last month, this insightful article delves into how MAPPA’s Chainsaw Man – The Movie: Reze Arc pays homage to their previous smash hit, Attack on Titan. Check it out here to discover the subtle nods to the popular series and learn how Chainsaw Man is keeping Japan’s anime scene alive in theaters worldwide Chainsaw Man: The Movie Includes Attack on Titan Reference. Meanwhile, in other thrilling anime news, have you caught wind of Sophie Laurent’s latest piece, “Chainsaw Man Already Surpassed Tron: Ares at Cinemas”, published just this past November 4th? It’s a fascinating deep dive into the extraordinary box office success of ‘Chainsaw Man – The Movie: Reze Arc’, which has left Hollywood heavyweights like Tron: Ares in its dust. Laurent breaks down how this anime powerhouse, following Demon Slayer’s massive summer hit, has raked in an impressive $139 million in just its second week, outperforming many current cinema giants. It’s a must-read for fans of the genre and anyone eager to see Hollywood’s response to anime’s cinematic surge! Check it out here Chainsaw Man Already Surpassed Tron: Ares at Cinemas. But that’s not all, folks! In a surprising crossover event, SNK welcomes Street Fighter’s Chun-Li to Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves. Author Marcus Thompson (2025-11-06) shares this exciting news, just in time for console players to snag her at a 60% discount until November 21st. Marking this occasion is an animated trailer directed by Masami Obari himself, set to debut during the SNK World Championship 2025. Check out Thompson’s post Chun-Li is Available in Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves to see Chun-Li bring her iconic moves and classic style to Fatal Fury!
| Specification | |
|---|---|
| Official Name | Chainsaw Man - The Movie: Reze Arc |
| Brief Summary | In a brutal war between devils, hunters, and secret enemies, a mysterious girl named Reze has stepped into Denji's world, and he faces his deadliest battle yet, fueled by love in a world where survival knows no rules. |
| Released | September 19, 2025 |
| Duration | 100 minutes |
| Genre | Animation, Action, Romance, Fantasy |
| Production Companies | MAPPA |
| Countries of Origin | JP |
| Actors | Kikunosuke Toya, Reina Ueda, Tomori Kusunoki, Shogo Sakata, Maaya Uchida, Natsuki Hanae, Karin Takahashi, Fairouz Ai, Yuuya Uchida, Shiori Izawa, Kenjiro Tsuda, Marina Inoue, Hidenori Takahashi, Kenji Akabane, Kenji Nomura, Eri Kitamura, Kenichi Ono, Yuhko Kaida, Kento Shiraishi, Taro Kiuchi, Akihiro Mine, Misano Sakai, Hikari Aomi, Hayato Kimura, Takeo Motoi, Ryo Nishitani, Takahiro Sumi, Chihiro Ikki |
| Director | Tatsuya Yoshihara |
| Authors | Hiroshi Seko |
| Ratings | 8.289/10 (467 reviews) |
| Homepage | https://chainsawman.movie |
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