The highly-anticipated stage play adaptation Chainsaw Man The Stage: Reze Arc has released its first promotional trailer, offering fans a thrilling glimpse into the live-action interpretation of one of the manga's most intense story arcs. With high-energy choreography and striking visuals, the video builds excitement for the production's run in major Japanese cities later this year. The promotional video masterfully recreates iconic sequences with raw theatrical energy, while also revealing the full main cast for the production, showcasing the performers stepping into these beloved roles with powerful promise. Watch the first-look trailer below:
Directed and written by Fumiya Matsuzaki, with music composed by Shunsuke Wada and choreography by HIDALI, Chainsaw Man The Stage: Reze Arc promises to bring the chaotic world of devils, hunters, and secret organizations to the stage in a fresh and immersive way. Performances are scheduled for Tokyo and Kyoto between July and August 2026, marking a significant expansion of the Chainsaw Man franchise into live theater. The production follows the previous stage adaptation and aims to capture the raw intensity and unconventional storytelling that has made the series a global phenomenon since its debut in 2018.
Here's the cast list:
Naotake Tsuchiya as Denji
Yui Yokoyama as Reze
Mizuki Umetsu as Aki Hayakawa
Mahiru Coda as Power
Aya Hirano as Makima
Chainsaw Man - The Movie: Reze Arc is coming to Crunchyroll this spring. The film's official description reads:
Denji worked as a Devil Hunter for the yakuza, trying to pay off the debt he inherited from his parents, until the yakuza betrayed him and had him killed. As he was losing consciousness, Denji’s beloved chainsaw-powered devil-dog, Pochita, made a deal with Denji and saved his life. This fused the two together, creating the unstoppable Chainsaw Man. Now, in a brutal war between devils, hunters, and secret enemies, a mysterious girl named Reze has stepped into his world, and Denji faces his deadliest battle yet, fueled by love in a world where survival knows no rules.
The Reze Arc represents a pivotal chapter in the Chainsaw Man saga, introducing new characters and escalating the stakes in the ongoing conflict involving Public Safety Devil Hunters and powerful devils. Reze, the mysterious Bomb Girl, brings a complex mix of romance, betrayal, and explosive action that challenges Denji's understanding of relationships and his own identity as Chainsaw Man.
Tatsuki Fujimoto's Chainsaw Man first gained widespread acclaim with its unique protagonist Denji, a down-on-his-luck teen who merges with the Chainsaw Devil Pochita after a brutal betrayal. The story explores themes of poverty, desire, trauma, and the dehumanizing effects of a world overrun by devils. Part 1 of the manga concluded in 2020, amassing a dedicated following that propelled the anime adaptation to massive success upon its release. The stage play continues this momentum by translating the series' distinctive tone into a theatrical format, complete with the returning cast members who have already brought these characters to life in prior productions.
In addition to the stage play, audiences can experience the original story through the animated format. Crunchyroll currently streams the Chainsaw Man TV anime series, allowing viewers worldwide to follow Denji's journey from devil hunter to hybrid powerhouse in high-definition with English subtitles and dubs available in multiple languages.
Source: Comic Natalie
