the movie Chainsaw Man: The Movie – Reze Arc continues its rise at the Japanese box office, surpassing 8.31 billion yen (approximately 54 million dollars) and reaching the position number 81 in the historical ranking of Japan, above Shin Godzilla (2016). According to Kogyo Tsushinshathe film has been seen by 5.43 million viewers after 52 days on the billboard.
Released on September 19 in 421 theaters, the film grossed 420 million yen on its first day, exceeding initial projections of TOHOwhich estimated a final total of 5 billion yen. The distributor stated that the film “continues to show unstoppable momentum” and has generated great enthusiasm in more than 100 countries, including South Korea and the United States.
A phenomenon that exceeds expectations
The production of MAPPA directly adapted the arc of Praycontinuation of the first season of the anime. The film narrates the meeting between Denji and a mysterious girl named Reze, whose appearance triggers a series of tragic and explosive events. With this story, the universe created by Tatsuki Fujimoto expands with a cinematic intensity that has captivated both critics and the general public.
In its first month, the film had already exceeded 5 billion yen, a figure that was initially considered its maximum goal. With 52 days of exhibition, official data shows sustained growth that places it among the biggest successes of the year.
The saga of Chainsaw Man continues to break records
The manga of Tatsuki Fujimoto exceeds 30 million copies in circulation and was awarded number one in the men's category of the Kono Manga ga Sugoi! 2021. The first part, “Public Safety Arc,” concluded in 2020, while the second part is published in Shonen Jump+ from 2022. In addition to the television anime, the franchise has a theatrical work and multiple derived adaptations.
With this new record, Chainsaw Man: The Movie – Reze Arc confirms its status as one of the biggest phenomena in modern anime. Can Denji continue breaking records on his way to the history of Japanese cinema?
