Did the highly anticipated Chainsaw Man: Reze Arc movie live up to the massive hype, or is it another case of style over substance?
In this honest, in-depth review, I break down the new Chainsaw Man: Reze Arc film. Yes, the animation and fight choreography—especially involving Reze, the Bomb Devil—are absolutely insane and represent some of the best action MAPPA has ever produced.
HOWEVER, an anime movie cannot survive on animation alone. I dive into why the story felt mediocre, why the soundtrack was unmemorable and sounded like a public domain mess, and why the distracting “City Mouse/Country Mouse” theme pulled me out of the experience.
Find out why I ultimately gave the Chainsaw Man: Reze Arc movie a disappointing 5/10 score.
Let me know your thoughts on the movie in the comments below! Did you agree with the critique, or did I get it completely wrong?
VIDEO CHAPTERS
0:00 Intro & Stop Overhyping the Animation
0:41 The Disappointing Music & Sound
1:47 The ONLY Positive: Reze’s Fight Choreography
2:03 MAPPA’s “Karma” Endings & Emotional Impact
3:51 The Score Reveal: Why It’s a 5/10 (Mediocre)
4:41 Pacing Critique: The Wasted Intro
6:11 The Annoying “City Mouse” Theme
7:06 Conclusion: Stick to the Crazy Action!
8:00 Final Verdict & Closing Thoughts
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