Chainsaw Man, adapted from Tatsuki Fujimoto's shōnen manga, follows Denji, a teenager who becomes a half-human, half-chainsaw hybrid.
The series, which debuted in 2022, has become a part of pop culture, and its latest installment, Chainsaw Man – The Movie: Reze Arc, takes a surprisingly tender direction.
The first half of the film feels almost like a coming-of-age teen romance, quiet, thoughtful, and sweet.
Denji joins the Public Safety Devil Hunters, a government agency fighting devils in Japan, with his loyal devil-dog-turned-heart, Pochita.
The Reze Arc turns Denji's first love into a tragic, explosive ride, a stunning mix of heartbreak, romance, and chaos.
Author's summary: Chainsaw Man's Reze Arc explores love.