It has been nearly three years since Chainsaw Man first thrilled audiences, and now, the highly anticipated Reze Arc movie is officially set to hit U.S. theaters on October 29, 2025. Studio MAPPA and Sony Pictures will debut the film a month after its Japanese release, ensuring that fans worldwide won’t have to wait long for the next phase in Denji’s chaotic journey.
The movie picks up directly after Season One’s final scene, portraying one of the most beloved arcs from the original manga. A teaser trailer released earlier this week gives fans insight into the action-packed and emotionally intense story ahead. With a mix of romance, betrayal, and high-energy battles, the Reze Arc promises to be an unforgettable addition to the Chainsaw Man universe.
A New Visual Style and Direction for Chainsaw Man’s Return
Sony Pictures and MAPPA are bringing Chainsaw Man: The Movie to theatres October 29! #ChainsawManMovie pic.twitter.com/Crh5auT3jw — Chainsaw Man EN (@Chainsaw_EN) April 1, 2025
Unlike Season One’s muted cinematic approach, Chainsaw Man: The Movie – Reze Arc adopts a more vivid and manga-accurate aesthetic. This shift comes with a major change behind the scenes—director Ryu Nakayama has departed MAPPA to establish his own studio, leaving Tatsuya Yoshihara in charge of the movie’s direction. Known for his work on Black Clover, Yoshihara brings a fresh perspective while staying true to the franchise’s core themes.
Chainsaw Man – The Movie: Reze Arc
The newly revealed character designs closely resemble Tatsuki Fujimoto’s original manga, giving the movie a more stylized and dynamic look. Fans have already responded positively to this change, eagerly waiting to see how the film brings the Reze Arc to life.
With Chainsaw Man finally making its long-awaited return, the Reze Arc movie is set to reignite the excitement that made the anime one of the biggest hits of 2022. Whether it leads to an eventual Season Two remains to be seen, but for now, the countdown to October 29 has officially begun.
The latest update for Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War has finally arrived, bringing a first look at some long-awaited abilities. While the official return date is still a mystery, the production team has revealed concept art for Urahara’s Bankai and Yoruichi’s enhanced transformation. These powerful techniques were significant in the manga, and their animated debut will make them even more impressive.
Fans have been eagerly waiting to see these power-ups in action. Yoruichi’s ability, Shunko: Raijū Senkei: Shunryū Kokubyō Senki, takes her strength to the next level. This transformation gives her a cat-like appearance and constantly shifts her reiatsu 48 times per second.
Season 4 Needs to Expand the Askin Battle
Ichigo, Chad, and Orihime | Bleach: Thousand Years of Blood War Part 2 (Credits: Pierrot)
It was nearly enough to defeat Askin Nakk Le Vaar before he activated his strongest form. Meanwhile, Urahara’s Bankai, Kannonbiraki Benihime Aratame, allows him to reshape anything he touches. His Shikai, Benihime, was already strong, but his Bankai takes it to an entirely new level. A massive goddess figure appears behind him as he uses this ability, which played a major role in defeating Askin in the manga. Seeing these skills animated is something fans won’t want to miss.
While it’s exciting to see these new abilities revealed, it also brings back memories of how rushed the final part of the manga felt. The battle between Urahara, Yoruichi, and Askin ended too quickly, not giving enough time for their new powers to be fully explored. This fight had the potential to be one of the best in the arc, yet it felt incomplete.
#BLEACH Kisuke bankai & Yourichi Cour-4 we are coming 🔥🔥🔥🔥!!! pic.twitter.com/D4n489BoYk — خالد (@0ciha) March 31, 2025
One of the best things about Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War has been its extra content. The anime has expanded on several battles, giving characters more time to shine. The creators have already confirmed that Season 4 will include even more original material than past seasons. If that’s the case, this could be the perfect chance to fix Urahara and Yoruichi’s fight. Adding more depth to the battle would give both characters the attention they deserve.
The anticipation for Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War continues to grow, and with the promise of expanded content, the wait may be worth it. Urahara’s Bankai and Yoruichi’s transformation are just a glimpse at what’s coming. Whenever the next season arrives, it has the potential to deliver one of the most thrilling battles in the entire series.
