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Kenshi Yonezu and Hikaru Utada’s Rare Two-Shot Draws Attention with Chainsaw Man ED Theme

Kenshi Yonezu and Hikaru Utada have collaborated on the ending theme "JANE DOE" for Chainsaw Man – The Movie: Reze Arc, releasing on September 19, 2025. The song, composed and written by Yonezu, features vocals by Utada. A teaser using the song’s intro and a photo of the two artists were released alongside this announcement.


Official key visual for Chainsaw Man – The Movie: Reze Arc released by MAPPA in 2025

Chainsaw Man – The Movie: Reze Arc official key visual ©2025 MAPPA / Chainsaw Man Project ©Tatsuki Fujimoto / Shueisha


Kenshi Yonezu and Hikaru Utada's Two-Shot Sparks Buzz

A photo featuring Kenshi Yonezu and Hikaru Utada together was released alongside the teaser for Chainsaw Man – The Movie: Reze Arc. The image drew widespread reactions online, with comments such as “divine,” “gave me goosebumps,” and “unbelievable.” The pairing of two of Japan’s most prominent music stars has generated strong interest among fans and media outlets.


Kenshi Yonezu and Hikaru Utada in a collaborative photo for the Chainsaw Man – The Movie: Reze Arc ending theme

Kenshi Yonezu × Hikaru Utada collaborate on the ED theme for Chainsaw Man – The Movie: Reze Arc ©2025 MAPPA / Chainsaw Man Project ©Tatsuki Fujimoto / Shueisha


Chainsaw Man – The Movie: Reze Arc to Release on September 19

Chainsaw Man – The Movie: Reze Arc will premiere on September 19, 2025. The main theme song, “IRIS OUT,” is also an original song written by Kenshi Yonezu. A full trailer using the main theme is already available. The film continues from the finale of the television anime and follows Denji’s unpredictable encounter with a mysterious girl named Reze.


Scene cut from Chainsaw Man – The Movie: Reze Arc released in 2025

Scene from Chainsaw Man – The Movie: Reze Arc ©2025 MAPPA / Chainsaw Man Project ©Tatsuki Fujimoto / Shueisha


What Is Chainsaw Man About?

Chainsaw Man follows Denji, a young boy living with the Chainsaw Devil Pochita, who works as a Devil Hunter to pay off his deceased father’s debts. After a fatal betrayal, Denji merges with Pochita and becomes Chainsaw Man. The manga, created by Tatsuki Fujimoto, began serialization in Weekly Shonen Jump in December 2018 and surpassed 30 million copies in circulation. The first part, “Public Safety Arc,” ended in December 2020, and the second part started in July 2022 on Shonen Jump+. An anime adaptation aired from October to December 2022, and a stage play has also been produced.



Source : ORICON NEWS