promises to be a groundbreaking year for anime enthusiasts as MAPPA Studios reveals exciting updates for “Chainsaw Man the Movie: Reze Arc” at Jump Festa 2025.
Production Changes and Casting
In a bold move, MAPPA Studios has appointed Tatsuya Yoshihara, renowned for his work on “Black Clover” as the new director, replacing Ryu Nakayama. The production team boasts:
- Hiroshi Seko as scriptwriter and supervisor
- Souta Yamazaki and Kazutaka Sugiyama leading character design and animation direction
- Kensuke Ushio returning as music composer
Adding to the excitement, Reina Ueda has been cast as Reze. Ueda shared her enthusiasm:
“During the recording, I heard Kikunosuke Toya’s performance and couldn’t help but think, ‘It’s Denji! The real Denji is here!'”
Franchise Background
“Chainsaw Man,” originally a manga by Tatsuki Fujimoto, debuted in Weekly Shonen Jump in December 2018. The anime adaptation, which aired in Fall 2022, follows Denji, a devil hunter who merges with his chainsaw devil dog, Pochita, gaining extraordinary powers. The Reze Arc is a pivotal storyline from the manga.
Production Commitment
Ueda emphasized the team’s dedication:
“The team’s respect for the original work and their commitment to this production have made me feel a great responsibility. I am sure the main story will be presented wonderfully.”
