Kenshi Yonezu’s Chainsaw Man Theme "IRIS OUT” Hits 4.13 Million Streams, Breaks His Own Solo Record on Oricon

Kenshi Yonezu’s latest single “IRIS OUT,” released on September 15, reached 4,136,643 streams on the Oricon Daily Streaming Ranking dated September 16, topping the chart. The track, serving as the theme song for the upcoming film Chainsaw Man: Reze Arc, set a new all-time high for solo artists, surpassing Yonezu’s own record with “KICK BACK.”

Quick Summary:

・Kenshi Yonezu’s “IRIS OUT” logged 4,136,643 streams on Oricon’s September 16 Daily Streaming Ranking.
・The track surpassed his 2022 hit “KICK BACK,” setting a new solo record on the chart.
・“IRIS OUT” is the theme song for Chainsaw Man: Reze Arc, opening in theaters September 19.
・The MV features anime scenes linking Denji’s youth and fierce battles.
・The jacket illustration of Reze was drawn by Kenshi Yonezu himself.

Oricon Record with “IRIS OUT”

On September 16, “IRIS OUT” achieved 4,136,643 streams, ranking first on the Oricon Daily Streaming Ranking. This exceeded the 3,683,342 streams Yonezu set with “KICK BACK” on October 27, 2022. The achievement marks a new historical high for a solo artist since Oricon began publishing streaming rankings in April 2019.

Theme Song for Chainsaw Man: Reze Arc

“Iris Out” serves as the theme for Chainsaw Man: Reze Arc, scheduled to premiere in theaters on September 19. The music video integrates full animation depicting Denji’s fleeting moments of youth alongside intense battles, closely tying into the film’s narrative.

Artwork and Fan Reactions

The jacket illustration for the single features Reze, hand-drawn by Kenshi Yonezu. Fans online reacted with comments such as “too well-drawn,” “this illustration is amazing,” and “Yonezu’s Reze is excellent,” praising the artwork’s quality.

About Chainsaw Man

Chainsaw Man, created by Tatsuki Fujimoto, began serialization in Weekly Shonen Jump in December 2018. The manga has exceeded 30 million copies in circulation and was ranked first in Kono Manga ga Sugoi! 2021 (Men’s Edition).

Part 1, the Public Safety Arc, concluded in December 2020. Part 2 has been running on Shonen Jump+ since July 2022. The story follows Denji, a boy living with the Chainsaw Devil Pochita, who becomes Chainsaw Man after fusing with him. The TV anime aired from October to December 2022, and the work has also been adapted for stage.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q1: How many streams did Kenshi Yonezu’s “IRIS OUT” achieve?
On September 16, 2025, “IRIS OUT” recorded 4,136,643 streams on the Oricon Daily Streaming Ranking, marking a new solo record.

Q2: Which song held Yonezu’s previous record?
His 2022 track “KICK BACK” logged 3,683,342 streams, which was the previous solo record before being surpassed by “IRIS OUT.”

Q3: What film features “IRIS OUT” as the theme song?
“IRIS OUT” is the theme for Chainsaw Man: Reze Arc, scheduled to premiere in Japanese theaters on September 19, 2025.

Q4: Who illustrated the jacket artwork for “IRIS OUT”?
The artwork featuring Reze was drawn by Kenshi Yonezu himself, earning widespread praise online.

Q5: What is the Chainsaw Man story about?
The series follows Denji, a boy with debt who fuses with the devil Pochita, becoming Chainsaw Man to hunt devils in a dark action story.

Source : ORICON NEWS