The movie Chainsaw Man: The Movie – Reze Arc it continues its rise at the Japanese box office, surpassing the 8.31 billion yen (approximately $54 million) and reaching the position number 81 in the historical ranking of Japan, above Shin Godzilla (2016). According to Kogyo Tsushinsha, the film has been seen by 5.43 million viewers after 52 days on the billboard.
Released on September 19 in 421 theaters, the film grossed 420 million yen on its first day, exceeding the initial projections of TOHO, which estimated a final total of 5 billion yen. The distributor stated that the film “continues to show unstoppable momentum” and has generated great enthusiasm in more than 100 countries, including South Korea and the United States.
A phenomenon that exceeds expectations
The production of MAPPA he directly adapted the bow Reze, continuation of the first season of the anime. The feature film narrates the meeting between Denji and a mysterious girl named Reze, whose appearance triggers a series of tragic and explosive events. With this story, the universe created by Tatsuki Fujimoto it expands with a cinematic intensity that has captivated both critics and the general public.
In its first month, the film had already exceeded 5 billion yen, a figure that was initially considered its maximum goal. With 52 days of exhibition, official data shows sustained growth that places it among the biggest successes of the year.
The saga of Chainsaw Man continue breaking marks
The manga of Tatsuki Fujimoto exceed the 30 million copies in circulation and was awarded number one in the men's category Kono Manga ga Sugoi! 2021. The first part, “Public Safety Arc”, concluded in 2020, while the second part is published in Shonen Jump+ since 2022. In addition to the television anime, the franchise has one theatrical work and multiple derived adaptations.
With this new record, Chainsaw Man: The Movie – Reze Arc it confirms its status as one of the greatest phenomena of modern anime.
