Movie
Chainsaw Man - The Movie: Reze Arc
2025
In a brutal war between devils, hunters, and secret enemies, a mysterious girl named Reze has stepped into Denji's world, and he faces his deadliest battle yet, fueled by love in a world where survival knows no rules.
Content advisory
LGBTQ+ Characters/Relationships
Unrated — There is no widely noted or central LGBTQ+ representation associated specifically with the Reze Arc. The main romantic focus is between Denji and Reze. _Feels like: Parents should not expect notable LGBTQ+ representation to be a defining part of this film._
Language
moderate — Strong language is likely present at about the same level as the Chainsaw Man series, with regular crude insults and occasional stronger profanity in subtitles or dubbing. Dialogue also includes sexual joking and vulgar comments from Denji and other characters. _Feels like: For language alone this is more in the PG-13 to R border area, depending on dub/subtitle choices._
Mature Themes
heavy — Major themes include death, exploitation, manipulation, trauma, loneliness, and the use of affection as a weapon. The story also deals with moral ambiguity and survival in a world where institutions and relationships are deeply unsafe. _Feels like: The emotional and thematic material is solidly adult even when the surface appeal looks like action anime._
Scary/Intense Content
heavy — The film is likely to contain intense horror imagery, unsettling devil designs, sudden attacks, and a constant sense that characters are in danger. Even apart from gore, the tone is tense, chaotic, and emotionally disturbing, with monsters and transformations that may frighten younger viewers. _Feels like: The horror atmosphere pushes this well beyond ordinary action-fantasy territory for most families._
Sexual Content & Nudity
moderate — There is notable sensuality and romantic tension involving Denji and Reze, including flirtation, suggestive situations, and revealing imagery typical of the franchise. Content is more provocative than explicit, but it goes beyond innocent romance and is aimed at older teens/adults. _Feels like: This is stronger and more suggestive than many PG-13 animated films, though not usually explicit enough to be the main reason for an R feel._
Substance Use
mild — Substance content is limited compared with the violence, though adult characters may be seen drinking or in social situations where alcohol is present. It is not a central focus of the story. _Feels like: This category is lighter than parents might expect from the overall tone of the franchise._
Violence & Gore
heavy — Expect very strong anime violence consistent with Chainsaw Man, including brutal fights between humans and devils, frequent blood spray, dismemberment, and on-screen deaths. The Reze Arc is known in the source material for explosive action, body horror, and sudden lethal attacks rather than restrained fantasy combat. _Feels like: This feels harsher than a typical PG-13 action-anime film and much closer to R-level violence for most parents._