Tatsuki Fujimoto Celebrates Chainsaw Man – The Movie: Reze Arc Release with New Illustration of Reze in School Uniform

On September 20, a special stage event was held in Tokyo to celebrate the Japanese release of the film Chainsaw Man – The Movie: Reze Arc, which opened nationwide on September 19. During the event, comments and an exclusive illustration of Reze in a school uniform by the original creator Tatsuki Fujimoto were unveiled.

The Reze Arc is highly popular among fans and was adapted into a feature film as a direct continuation of the TV anime’s final episode. The story follows protagonist Denji as he is drawn into an unpredictable fate after meeting the mysterious girl Reze.

Appearing on stage were Kikunosuke Toya (Denji), Tomori Kusunoki (Makima), Shogo Sakata (Aki Hayakawa), Reina Ueda (Reze), Yuya Uchida (Violence Fiend, joining his first event for the series), Maaya Uchida (Angel Devil), and Karin Takahashi (Kobeni Higashiyama), bringing together the main voice cast.

In the latter half of the event, Fujimoto’s celebratory message was read:

“After watching the film, I couldn’t stop thinking about Reze-chan and couldn’t sleep! It was amazing! Beam-kun worked about twice as hard as in the manga, so I wish I had treated him more kindly! To everyone who made the movie, all the staff, and everyone who watched it, thank you so much!”

Alongside the message, Fujimoto’s illustration of Reze in a school uniform flashing a peace sign was revealed. Toya reacted with excitement, saying, “She’s wearing a school uniform, right? Does that mean she’s going to school…? The fact that he drew this is godlike!” Ueda also expressed her delight: “What makes me happiest is that Fujimoto-sensei truly seems pleased. The fact that he thought so much about Reze-chan to draw this illustration makes me even happier. Her blushing cheeks make her look so wonderful! Honestly, I want to spill all the spoilers and talk about it!”

The original manga Chainsaw Man has surpassed 30 million copies in circulation and is currently serialized in Shonen Jump+ (Shueisha). Author Tatsuki Fujimoto, known for Fire Punch, Look Back, and Goodbye, Eri, is acclaimed for his unique style. Chainsaw Man tells the dark hero action story of Denji, a boy living in poverty to pay off his father’s debts, who makes a contract with his devil companion Pochita and is reborn as the devil-hearted Chainsaw Man, hunting down devils.

The manga began serialization in Weekly Shonen Jump in December 2018, with Part 1 “Public Safety Arc” concluding in December 2020. Part 2 began serialization in Shonen Jump+ in July 2022. The TV anime aired from October to December 2022, and the series has also been adapted for the stage.

Source : ORICON NEWS