The upcoming theatrical film Chainsaw Man: Reze Arc will have its world premiere on September 15, ahead of its nationwide release on September 19. The screening will be held in IMAX, utilizing cutting-edge visual technology. Voice actors Kikunosuke Toya, Tomori Kusunoki, Shogo Sakata, and Reina Ueda are scheduled to appear. Applications for attendance opened on August 29.

World Premiere to Be Held in IMAX on September 15

The world premiere of the theatrical film Chainsaw Man: Reze Arc will take place on September 15, ahead of its general release on September 19. The premiere screening will be presented in IMAX, employing advanced visual production techniques to showcase the film’s cinematic presentation.

Voice Cast Members Scheduled to Appear

The event will feature appearances by the film’s main voice cast, including Kikunosuke Toya as Denji, Tomori Kusunoki as Makima, Shogo Sakata as Aki Hayakawa, and Reina Ueda as Reze. Applications for attendance began on August 29.

SCREEN Alpha Magazine Feature Includes Interviews and Poster

The film will also be featured in a special edition of SCREEN Alpha, which will be released on September 16. The issue includes a double cover featuring dynamic imagery of Chainsaw Man and a joint visual of Denji and Reze. It also contains a two-person interview with Kikunosuke Toya and Reina Ueda, as well as individual interviews with Tomori Kusunoki, Shogo Sakata, Director Yoshihara, Assistant Director Nakazono, and other staff members.

The 40-page special feature includes original illustrations and production materials related to the film. A double-sided poster printed with the same artwork as the magazine's cover will be included.

Overview of Chainsaw Man and the Reze Arc Film

Chainsaw Man follows Denji, a young Devil Hunter who lives with the Chainsaw Devil Pochita. Burdened by his deceased father's debt, Denji makes a contract with Pochita and is revived as the devil-hearted Chainsaw Man, fighting devils in a dark action narrative. The original manga began serialization in Weekly Shonen Jump in December 2018 and has surpassed 30 million copies in circulation.

The manga’s first part, the Public Safety Arc, concluded in the December 14, 2020 issue, with the second part beginning in Shonen Jump Plus in July 2022. An anime adaptation aired from October to December 2022, and a stage play adaptation followed.

The upcoming film Chainsaw Man: Reze Arc continues the story directly after the TV anime's finale. It focuses on Denji’s unpredictable encounter with a mysterious girl named Reze and the events that unfold as a result.

Source : ORICON NEWS