Tatsuki Fujimoto and Kenshi Yonezu Talk Chainsaw Man: The Movie – Reze Arc

A video has been released featuring a conversation between Chainsaw Man: The Movie – Reze Arc creator Tatsuki Fujimoto and Kenshi Yonezu, who provided the theme song “IRIS OUT” and the ending theme “JANE DOE” for the film.

Three years after their collaboration on the TV series, the two finally met in person for this conversation. Yonezu, who had been a devoted fan of Fujimoto’s work even before the show aired, shared: “When I was a child, I also wanted to become a manga artist, so seeing someone close to my age create something so groundbreaking was incredibly inspiring. I vividly remember thinking that I had to push myself to do my best.”

Fujimoto, a long-time fan of Yonezu‘s music since his school days, shared his thoughts on the TV series KICK BACK’s opening theme. “I think Yonezu-san’s songs are very accessible to listeners. They’ve created many tracks that can serve as a guide for other artists. I found that he’s very good at picking out the right elements, and I appreciated how the quirky, playful aspects were also included in ‘KICK BACK.’ I think it turned out to be a really great song,” he said.

Chainsaw Man – The Movie: Reze Arc Coversation Video (Tatsuki Fujimoto x Kenshi Yonezu):

In the second half of the conversation, the focus shifts to the movie’s theme song, “IRIS OUT,” which was written and composed by Yonezu. There’s also a segment where he delves into the secret story behind the production of the ending theme, “JANE DOE.” Beyond the music, the discussion spans a wide range of topics that highlight the creators’ shared sensibilities and generational perspectives, including Fujimoto’s creation of the character “Reze,” the manga, books, and films they enjoyed as children, and the reasons that inspired them to pursue their creative paths.

Today, Yonezu‘s YouTube channel also released a music video for “JANE DOE”. Set on a station platform, the story of Yonezu and Utada, who happen to be sitting on the same bench, exerts a faint gravity on each other like a large invisible circle.

Kenshi Yonezu x Hikaru Utada “JANE DOE” Music Video

Chainsaw Man – The Movie: Reze Arc drew 986,000 viewers and surpassed 1.52 billion yen at the Japanese box office within its first four days, from September 19 to 22. It topped the weekend attendance charts.

New Key Visual:

The movie will begin its global rollout in September 24, with screenings in the United States starting on October 24, 2025. Check out the list of International theatrical dates:

• September 24: Hong Kong
• September 25: Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand
• September 26: India, Indonesia, Philippines, South Korea, Taiwan, Vietnam
• October 22: France
• October 24: United States of America
• October 29: Bulgaria, Finland, Greece, Iceland, Nigeria, Sweden, United Kingdom, Germany, Belgium
• October 30: Croatia, Denmark, Hungary, Middle East, Netherlands, Portugal, Serbia, Slovenia, Israel, Italy, Austria, Switzerland, Australia, New Zealand, Mexico, Brazil, Argentina, Bolivia Central America, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru Uruguay, Venezuela, Latvia, South Africa, Estonia, Spain

ADDITIONAL CAST:
Vice Captain: Hidenori Takahashi
Nomo: Kenji Akabane
Mysterious Man: Kenji Nomura
Typhoon Devil: Eri Kitamura

CAST:
Denji: Kikunosuke Toya
Pochita: Shiori Izawa
Makima: Tomori Kusunoki
Aki: Shogo Sakata
Power: Fairouz Ai
Kobeni: Karin Takahashi
Beam: Natsuki Hanae
The Violence Fiend: Yuuya Uchida
Angel Devil: Maaya Uchida
Reze: Reina Ueda

STAFF:
Original Story: Tatsuki Fujimoto (Serialized in Shueisha’s “Shonen Jump+”)
Director: Tatsuya Yoshihara
Screenwriter: Hiroshi Seko
Character Designer: Kazutaka Sugiyama
Assistant Director: Masato Nakazono
Sub Character Designer: Souta Yamazaki, Shun
Main Animator: Shoichi
Action Animation Director: Sota Shigetsugu
Devil Designer: Riki Matsuura, Kiyotaka Oshiyama
Costume Designer: Aya Yamamoto
Art Director: Yusuke Takeda
Color Designer: Naomi Nakano
Color Script: Riku
3DCG Director: Daiki Watanabe, Masahiro Tamai
Compositing Director: Teppei Ito
Editor: Masato Yoshitake
Sound Director: Yasushi Nagura
Music: Kensuke Ushio
Distribution: TOHO
Production: MAPPA

INTRODUCTION:
“Chainsaw Man” is a manga serialized in Shueisha’s “Shonen Jump+” that has sold over 30,000,000 copies. In 2022, the series was broadcast as a TV Anime series that was made by animation studio MAPPA (Notable works: “JUJUTSU KAISEN”, “Attack on Titan Final Season”, etc.), creating buzz all over the world. Now in 2025, the episode that made the world go wild during its serialization is coming to theaters as an animated movie!

STORY:
Denji (Kikunosuke Toya) became “Chainsaw Man”, a boy with a devil’s heart, and is now part of Special Division 4’s devil hunters. After a date with Makima (Tomori Kusunoki), the woman of his dreams, Denji takes shelter from the rain and meets a girl called Reze (Reina Ueda). The girl, who works at a nearby café, gives him a gentle smile, and they quickly grow close. From this encounter onward, Denji’s everyday life begins to change.

The first season of Chainsaw Man was a huge success, with memorable characters and a unique aesthetic. VIZ Media releases the manga in English, Crunchyroll describes the series as such:

Denji is a teenage boy living with a Chainsaw Devil named Pochita. Due to the debt his father left behind, he has been living a rock-bottom life while repaying his debt by harvesting devil corpses with Pochita. 

One day, Denji is betrayed and killed. As his consciousness fades, he makes a contract with Pochita and gets revived as “Chainsaw Man” — a man with a devil’s heart. 

Source: Comic Natalie

© 2025 MAPPA/CHAINSAW MAN PROJECT ©Tatsuki Fujimoto/SHUEISHA

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