The Reze Arc teases one last look before Chainsaw Man hits theaters

Today at New York Comic Con, Crunchyroll revealed another new look for Mappa’s anime studio Chainsaw Man: The Movie – Reze Arc Before it returns to theaters later this month.

To celebrate the film’s impending arrival, Mappa headed to New York City to drop a new photo shoot, as well as plenty of behind-the-scenes looks at the highly anticipated new film. You can check out the entire panel here, but the new footage starts about 40 minutes later, if you want to skip straight to that:

Reese’s arc He follows Chainsaw manSeason 1 2022replacing its muted tones with bright colors. In the film, Denji meets Reze, a charming new girl who quickly throws him into romantic confusion, made worse by being another enemy after his heart. Although in the case of his bad crush on Makima, Reze’s obsession with Denji’s heart is more symbolic and romantic (to the extreme) than literal. Despite this, Japan descends into chaos as Denji and Rize engage in an explosive romantic battle for the ages.

Hype for Reese’s arc The film is at fever pitch, and for good reason. The anime is set to premiere in 2022, but Mappa has been radio silent, sharing little information with fans about confirming a second season. All they had to sit through was a painful moment, teasing Rize’s arrival. Additionally, it is understood that Mappa has had her hands full in other anime pies, with the likes of Jigokuraku: Hell’s Paradise, Attack on Titanfinal season, Jujutsu KaisenSeason two, and Ranma 1/2 remake.

for a while, Chainsaw man It remained in limbo, and fans wondered if it might follow the same path as other Mappa titles—Dorohedorowhich sparked plans for a second season in production, or worse, Yuri!!! Film on Ice: Icy Adolescencethe sequel film to Crunchyroll’s Winner of this year’s inaugural Anime Award The figure skating series, which Mapa canceled last year.

Fortunately, fans have been given a sign of life with the exciting announcement of more Chainsaw man It was in the way, like Reze’s bow Manga by Tatsuki Fujimoto It has been made into a feature film. Since its first trailer appeared online, Mappa has been at work in full swing, putting its full creative effort into everything except the christening Reese’s arc As a film that deserves to be shown on IMAX screens on a global stage, where it stands alongside another anime juggernaut, Demon Slayerwhich was just released Infinity Castlethe first part of the final film trilogy.

Although anime films aren’t common, the likes of Toho and GKids have made it a tradition to host preview episode events as theatrical releases before their debut – or the modest worldwide release of films that otherwise wouldn’t have had one before their partnership, with the likes of 100 metres or Colors inside– It is very clear that Crunchyroll and Mappa are making a concerted effort to ensure this Reese’s arc It will live up to the hype. In a strategy in line with the streaming release of syndicated films to get viewers up to speed, Mappa has been drip-feeding fans with more incentives to watch the film.

One of the notable moves made by the anime studio is recruiting the J-Pop icon Hikaru Utadais celebrated in anime and video game circles. On their side, Reese’s arc It features a musical collaboration between them and the series’ musical artist, Kenshi Yonezo, who performed the anime Platinum certified theme “Return kick“And who joins Utada to sing the opening and ending tracks for the film,”Iris is out“and”Jane Doe“.

In typical anime style, Mappa has released a catchy AMV for “Iris Out” which serves as a highlight reel (Maybe giving away too much of the climax of the movie) on YouTube for free, plus Live emotional music video Featuring Pegs and Unizu. They both embody the chaos and passion that characterize it Reese’s arc As one of Chainsaw manIts most notable arc is as an ongoing manga series.

Fans have already taken on the role of internet sleuths, discovering related Easter eggs Other works by Fujimoto, References to artwork for manga chaptersand hints about the events that are occurring outside Reese’s arc In the opening film. Since Fujimoto is so passionate about movies, the Mappa Marvel style of his manga must have made him obsessed. Good for him.

While Mappa didn’t say if Reese’s arcBox office success will result in either a Confirmation of Season 2 or future feature film adaptations From Fujimoto’s popular manga, she will definitely reevaluate her choices depending on how well the movie does.

Chainsaw Man: The Movie – Reze Arc It hits theaters on October 24.

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