Spoilers for “Chainsaw Man” comply with.
Tatsuki Fujimoto’s “Chainsaw Man” manga is split into two elements: Half 1 (Chapters 1-97), and the still-ongoing Half 2. The 12-episode “Chainsaw Man” anime tailored as much as chapter 38, and now new film “Chainsaw Man: The Film – Reze Arc” blitzes by means of 14 chapters, ending at no. 52. A second season of the anime, which has not been formally introduced however appears inevitable, is on observe to complete out Half 1.
“Chainsaw Man” takes place in a world the place “Devils” — monsters personifying mankind’s fears — rampage. Denji is a Japanese boy residing in poverty, having inherited his dad’s money owed to the Yakuza, and is buddies with the dog-like Chainsaw Satan, Pochita. When Denji is murdered by the mob, Pochita revives him by changing into his new coronary heart. The brand new Chainsaw-powered Denji is recruited into the Japanese workplace of Public Security, who’re Satan hunters overseen by the enigmatic Miss Makima.
The Reze arc was the very best portion of “Chainsaw Man” Half 1 to adapt right into a film. It is proper smack in the course of the narrative, so a handy bridge between TV seasons, and largely self-contained. Denji meets a candy lady named Reze who begins courting him … however solely as a result of she’s really the Bomb Satan. Reze, raised as a weapon by the Russian Authorities, is out to steal Denji’s coronary heart, actually. But whereas Reze is little question the star villain of this film, one other menace lurks within the background, and Reze’s character foreshadows the ultimate evil that Denji will face in Half 1: Makima.
The story’s anime up to now has been trustworthy to Fujimoto’s manga, so there is not any motive to imagine Makima is lower than the monster manga readers know she is. “Reze Arc” offers us a touch of her energy and evil.
Makima is the villain of Chainsaw Man Half 1
Makima is sort of a Venus Flytrap. She’s sinister, however she’s additionally engaging, wears a slight smile, and has a gentle voice. Blended together with her unflappable calm and the eyes of a predator, these qualities solely make her extra eerie, although.
She tells Denji that, if he desires to dwell, he will likely be her canine, and he or she sends him out to threat his life on daily basis in opposition to Devils. Denji, a dimwitted horndog, fortunately barks alongside to Makima’s instructions and he or she’s not shy about utilizing each her physique and affection to make sure he complies. However she additionally offers him a house and buddies. You hope for Denji’s sake that perhaps Makima does care about him … however she would not, not within the slightest.
“Chainsaw Man” season 1 contains the manga’s early hints that Makima is not human. In episode 9, she shrugs off a gunshot to the pinnacle after which remotely kills a number of Yakuza members attempting to seize Denji. The worst of her energy remains to be but to come back, as a result of Makima is a Satan herself — the Management Satan. Devils are stronger based mostly on how a lot individuals concern what they characterize, and so Makima is without doubt one of the strongest of all. Understanding she represents management, particulars of Makima’s character fall into place.
Take the best way her bangs fall completely whereas she ties her hair again in a decent braid, or her affiliation with canines, animals that dutifully obey their masters. The title sequence of “Reze Arc” additionally sees Makima consuming a rigorously ready breakfast, in comparison with Denji and co.’s messier cooking. Raised as a weapon by the Japanese authorities, Makima yearns for love however cannot perceive it. She desires a greater world, too, however is totally malicious in chasing it.
Reze’s character foreshadows the reality about Makima
The opening of “Reze Arc” (based mostly on chapter 39) options Makima taking Denji to a film marathon date; she tears up on the final image they see. When Denji wonders if he has a coronary heart, Makima places her head to his chest and reassures him he does.
Makima does care about Denji’s coronary heart, as a result of she desires Pochita, the true Chainsaw Satan, beneath her management. She plans to drive Denji to despair by giving him a style of happiness, ripping it away, and convincing him to give up all management of himself to her.
Reze’s character, a Satan who manipulates Denji (and the viewers) by providing love then crushing it, foreshadows Makima’s true self. Denji typically compares Reze to Makima as she tries to unleash him from Makima’s management, declaring how Makima has solely given him the naked minimal. Reze tells Denji Aesop’s fable of the Nation Mouse and Metropolis Mouse: Denji is the Metropolis Mouse (residing a harmful however thrilling life), however Reze implores him to run away together with her and develop into the Nation Mouse (whose boring life is safer).
On the movie’s finish, Reze realizes she did have emotions for Denji and rushes to satisfy him. Makima returns, summoning a swarm of rats to dam Reze’s path. Makima tells Reze that she, too, likes the Nation Mouse… killing it, that’s. Their choice for the Nation Mouse is one other key parallel for Makima and Reze, as are their related backstories and buried wishes for love.
As for Denji, he is left ready for Reze and pondering her curiosity in him was all a lie — good for Makima’s plan to make him depressing that can proceed into “Chainsaw Man” season 2.
“Chainsaw Man: The Film – Reze Arc” is enjoying in theaters.
