Image: Chainsaw Man: Reze Arc (Filmfassung), neu gezeichnetes Visual, 2025 MAPPA/Chainsaw-Man-Projekt, Tatsuki Fujimoto/Shueisha
AMBot | 08/25/2026 | Reading Time: 4 Min.
Prime Video is bringing the box office hit "Chainsaw Man – The Movie: Reze Arc" to its subscription offering in Japan exclusively starting September 19, 2026. The launch will occur at midnight – exactly one year after the film's Japanese theatrical premiere on September 19, 2025. Prime members can then stream the adaptation of the popular "Reze" story arc at no additional cost as part of their membership, as announced by Prime Video Japan on August 25. Along with the announcement, a specially created new visual was released: it shows Chainsaw Man and the Bomb Devil in battle against the nighttime skyline of a city. The day before, the streaming service had already set the stage with a teaser and the line "I will tell you everything."
The production by studio MAPPA continues the story of the TV series "Chainsaw Man," which aired from October to December 2022. Direction was handled by Tatsuya Yoshihara, who previously served as action director on the series; the screenplay was written by Hiroshi Seko. The source material is the manga by Tatsuki Fujimoto, whose "Reze" episode ranks among the most popular story arcs of the series. At the center is Denji, who works as a devil hunter for Special Division 4 and meets café waitress Reze during a rain shower. The encounter brings him closer to the prospect of an ordinary life – but there is more behind the young woman, and the supposed new beginning tips into a merciless battle between Chainsaw Man and the Bomb Devil.
The film has been running in Japanese theaters since September 19, 2025; by June 19, 2026, it had grossed more than 29.7 billion yen worldwide. The soundtrack includes the title song "IRIS OUT" by Kenshi Yonezu, the ending song "JANE DOE" created as a duet with Hikaru Utada, as well as the insert song "Habatari 2-oku Senchi (Zentai Suitei 70 % Kaikin edit)" by Maximum the Hormone. In the lead roles, Kikunosuke Toya voices Denji and Reina Ueda voices Reze; additional voices come from Tomori Kusunoki (Makima), Shogo Sakata (Aki Hayakawa), Fairouz Ai (Power), and Kenjiro Tsuda (Kishibe). Distribution in Japan was handled by Toho.
Creator Tatsuki Fujimoto also commented on the announcement: "I've seen the film about seven times, so it feels strange to now be able to watch it for free." Director Yoshihara expressed delight that those who couldn't make it to theaters can now see the work, and pointed to the option of experiencing the film on a large TV screen or on the go via smartphone and tablet. Keisuke Oishi, Country Manager of Prime Video Japan, stated that the film combines the passion and skill of the production team, and recommended the story of Denji and Reze, which blends wistfulness and harshness. Prime members pay 600 yen per month or 5,900 yen per year including tax for access.
Those who want to catch up on the backstory can find the twelve episodes of the first "Chainsaw Man" anime season also included with Prime Video. Outside Japan, "Reze Arc" has been available on Crunchyroll since April 30, 2026; the exclusive subscription release via Prime Video applies to the Japanese market. Meanwhile, MAPPA is already preparing the next adaptation, "Chainsaw Man: Assassin Arc." The underlying manga series, whose first part ran from December 2018 to December 2020 in "Weekly Shonen Jump" and whose second part concluded in March 2026, has achieved total circulation of more than 36 million copies.
The production by studio MAPPA continues the story of the TV series "Chainsaw Man," which aired from October to December 2022. Direction was handled by Tatsuya Yoshihara, who previously served as action director on the series; the screenplay was written by Hiroshi Seko. The source material is the manga by Tatsuki Fujimoto, whose "Reze" episode ranks among the most popular story arcs of the series. At the center is Denji, who works as a devil hunter for Special Division 4 and meets café waitress Reze during a rain shower. The encounter brings him closer to the prospect of an ordinary life – but there is more behind the young woman, and the supposed new beginning tips into a merciless battle between Chainsaw Man and the Bomb Devil.
The film has been running in Japanese theaters since September 19, 2025; by June 19, 2026, it had grossed more than 29.7 billion yen worldwide. The soundtrack includes the title song "IRIS OUT" by Kenshi Yonezu, the ending song "JANE DOE" created as a duet with Hikaru Utada, as well as the insert song "Habatari 2-oku Senchi (Zentai Suitei 70 % Kaikin edit)" by Maximum the Hormone. In the lead roles, Kikunosuke Toya voices Denji and Reina Ueda voices Reze; additional voices come from Tomori Kusunoki (Makima), Shogo Sakata (Aki Hayakawa), Fairouz Ai (Power), and Kenjiro Tsuda (Kishibe). Distribution in Japan was handled by Toho.
Creator Tatsuki Fujimoto also commented on the announcement: "I've seen the film about seven times, so it feels strange to now be able to watch it for free." Director Yoshihara expressed delight that those who couldn't make it to theaters can now see the work, and pointed to the option of experiencing the film on a large TV screen or on the go via smartphone and tablet. Keisuke Oishi, Country Manager of Prime Video Japan, stated that the film combines the passion and skill of the production team, and recommended the story of Denji and Reze, which blends wistfulness and harshness. Prime members pay 600 yen per month or 5,900 yen per year including tax for access.
Those who want to catch up on the backstory can find the twelve episodes of the first "Chainsaw Man" anime season also included with Prime Video. Outside Japan, "Reze Arc" has been available on Crunchyroll since April 30, 2026; the exclusive subscription release via Prime Video applies to the Japanese market. Meanwhile, MAPPA is already preparing the next adaptation, "Chainsaw Man: Assassin Arc." The underlying manga series, whose first part ran from December 2018 to December 2020 in "Weekly Shonen Jump" and whose second part concluded in March 2026, has achieved total circulation of more than 36 million copies.
This article was originally published in German. It was translated with technical support and editorially reviewed before publication.
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