The theatrical anime film Chainsaw Man – The Movie: Reze Arc, released on September 19, has officially surpassed 10.01 billion yen ($64.0 million) at the Japanese box office after 103 days in theaters, drawing a total of 6.558 million moviegoers. To commemorate the milestone, comments from the main cast were released alongside a special thank you message and a newly illustrated artwork of Denji and Reze by original creator Tatsuki Fujimoto.

The film opened in 421 theaters nationwide and posted a strong debut with 272,000 viewers and 420 million yen ($2.7 million) on its first day. At the time, distributor TOHO described the launch as a solid start capable of reaching a total gross of 5 billion yen ($32.0 million). That projection was quickly surpassed in under a month, and the film has continued its remarkable run, ultimately doubling expectations by crossing the 10 billion yen mark.

Commenting on the achievement, Fujimoto said, “Thank you so much to everyone who watched it. I’m still feeling the impact even now!”

Denji voice actor Kikunosuke Toya shared his excitement, saying he was thrilled that so many people had enjoyed the Reze Arc and felt proud that the team’s hard work had paid off, adding that screenings were still ongoing and encouraging fans to continue supporting the film. Makima voice actor Tomori Kusunoki expressed her joy, noting how happy she was to share the moment with viewers and calling the box office success the greatest proof that the story had reached so many people.

Shogo Sakata, who voices Aki Hayakawa, reflected on the intense passion poured into the project by director Tatsuya Yoshihara and the entire creative team, saying that hearing the film had surpassed 10 billion yen left him deeply moved and genuinely happy. Reze voice actor Reina Ueda added that she had felt the creators’ dedication from the recording sessions onward and was overjoyed that audiences had fully received that passion, expressing hope that Fujimoto’s wish for Reze as a character to live on had been fulfilled.

Chainsaw Man centers on Denji, a destitute boy living as a devil hunter alongside the Chainsaw Devil Pochita to repay his late father’s debts. After forming a contract with Pochita, Denji is reborn as Chainsaw Man, a dark hero who hunts devils with a literal devil’s heart.

Based on Tatsuki Fujimoto’s hit manga serialized in Weekly Shonen Jump since December 2018, Chainsaw Man follows Denji, a young devil hunter living in poverty while repaying his late father’s debts. After merging with his chainsaw devil companion Pochita, Denji is resurrected as the half-devil hero “Chainsaw Man” and begins hunting devils in a brutal world.

The manga, known for its shocking twists and mysteries, has surpassed 30 million copies in circulation and was ranked No.1 in the Kono Manga ga Sugoi! 2021 male category. The first part, “Public Safety Arc,” concluded in December 2020, with the second part launching on Shonen Jump+ in July 2022. The TV anime aired from October to December 2022 and has also been adapted into a stage play.

The Reze Arc film serves as a direct continuation of the anime’s finale, depicting Denji’s fateful encounter with a mysterious girl named Reze and the unpredictable turn of events that follow.

■Box Office Performance of Chainsaw Man Reze Arc
Day 1: 272,000 viewers / 420 million yen ($2.7M)
3 days: 807,000 viewers / 1.251 billion yen ($8.0M)
4 days: 986,000 viewers / 1.52 billion yen ($9.7M)
6 days: 1.35 million viewers / 2 billion yen ($12.8M)
10 days: 1.96 million viewers / 2.9 billion yen ($18.5M)
11 days: 2 million viewers / 3 billion yen ($19.2M)
17 days: 2.88 million viewers / 4.3 billion yen ($27.5M)
24 days: 3.55 million viewers / 5.4 billion yen ($34.5M)
31 days: 4.26 million viewers / 6.5 billion yen ($41.5M)
38 days: 4.69 million viewers / 7.17 billion yen ($45.8M)
42 days: 4.82 million viewers / 7.38 billion yen ($47.2M)
46 days: 5.21 million viewers / 7.9 billion yen ($50.5M)
52 days: 5.43 million viewers / 8.31 billion yen ($53.1M)
59 days: 5.72 million viewers / 8.77 billion yen ($56.0M)
73 days: 9.28 billion yen ($59.3M)
80 days: 6.19 million viewers / 9.49 billion yen ($60.7M)
81 days: 6.20 million viewers / 9.5 billion yen ($60.7M)
88 days: 9.62 billion yen ($61.5M)
95 days: 6.41 million viewers / 9.8 billion yen ($62.6M)
102 days: 9.95 billion yen ($63.6M)
103 days: 6.558 million viewers / 10.01 billion yen ($64.0M)

(Exchange rate: 1 USD = 156.5 JPY)

Source : ORICON NEWS