Summary

  • Voice actors shared favorite scenes at Chainsaw Man stage, reflecting emotional depth of characters. (104 characters)
  • Kikunosuke Toya chose puke kiss, Tomori Kusunoki udon scene, Maaya Uchida Aki's cigarette moment. (89 characters)
  • Highly anticipated Chainsaw Man movie to adapt Reze Arc, teaser trailer builds hype at Anime Japan 2025. (109 characters)

The Chainsaw Man stage at Anime Japan 2025 brought fans closer to their favorite cast members as they reflected on the first season of the hit anime. Promoting the highly anticipated Chainsaw Man – The Movie: Reze Arc, voice actors Kikunosuke Toya (Denji), Tomori Kusunoki (Makima), and Maaya Uchida (Angel Devil) shared their most memorable moments from the series. Interestingly, their chosen scenes closely paralleled their characters' emotional journeys, adding a personal touch to their reflections.

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Chainsaw Man, created by Tatsuki Fujimoto, debuted as a manga in 2018 and quickly gained a massive following with its chaotic blend of action, dark humor, and emotional depth. Adapted into an anime in 2022 by MAPPA, the series introduced viewers to Denji, a destitute teenager who merges with his pet devil Pochita to become the Chainsaw Man. After a brutal encounter with devil hunters, Denji finds himself under the command of Makima, navigating a dangerous world filled with devils and conflicting motives. The anime's first season garnered widespread acclaim for its stunning animation and r-rated content. With the upcoming Reze Arc movie set to hit Japanese theaters on September 19, 2025, the hype continues to grow.

The following article contains spoilers for the Chainsaw Man manga, reader discretion is advised.

Chainsaw Man Cast Shares Their Favorite Scenes

Kikunosuke Toya’s Pick – The Puke Kiss

Episode

Manga Chapter

Episode 7

Chapter 21

Denji's voice actor Kikunosuke Toya selected one of the most talked-about moments in the series: the infamous puke kiss. In Episode 7, after a night of drinking, Himeno attempts to kiss Denji, only for the moment to end in a memorably disgusting fashion. Toya acknowledged the scene's absurdity and its lasting impact on viewers. While the event’s stage avoided showing the scene directly due to its "objectionable content," the crowd’s laughter proved its unforgettable legacy.

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Tomori Kusunoki’s Pick – Makima Buys Denji Udon

Episode

Manga Chapter

Episode 2

Chapter 2

Makima's voice actress, Tomori Kusunoki, chose a deceptively simple yet important scene from Episode 2. After rescuing Denji and recruiting him into Public Safety, Makima treats him to a bowl of udon. This seemingly mundane moment carries significant emotional weight. With a single phrase—“I like guys like you"—Makima forever alters Denji’s aspirations. Kusunoki praised the scene’s subtlety, highlighting how it shaped Denji’s motivations for the rest of the series.

Maaya Uchida’s Pick – Aki’s First Cigarette (Almost)

Episode

Manga Chapter

Episode 6

Chapter 16

Maaya Uchida, who voices Angel Devil, shared her appreciation for a touching flashback scene in Episode 6. Aki’s first-person perspective captures a moment of bittersweet camaraderie with Himeno, who jokingly offers him his first cigarette. When Aki reveals he’s underage, she takes it back, promising to return it when he’s older. Uchida admired how this scene emphasized the deep bonds between the characters and how memories of those lost linger in the present.

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Everything We Know About the Chainsaw Man Reze Arc Movie

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For now, fans are waiting for Chainsaw Man – The Movie: Reze Arc, which will adapt one of the manga’s most intense storylines. Here's what to expect:

  • Release Date: September 19, 2025 (Japan)
  • Chapters Covered: The Reze Arc from the manga

The movie introduces Reze, a mysterious girl who forms a complex relationship with Denji. As events spiral out of control, Denji faces new challenges that will shape his fate. A teaser trailer was released during Anime Japan 2025, offering glimpses of the high-stakes action and emotional drama to come.

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While rumors suggest that Chainsaw Man Season 2 is in the works, fans will have to wait for an official announcement. In the meantime, fans can relive the chaos and emotion of Season 1 on Crunchyroll before diving into the next chapter of Denji's turbulent journey this September.

Source: Anime News Network

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Chainsaw Man - The Movie: Reze Arc
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Release Date
September 19, 2025
Director
Tatsuya Yoshihara
Writers
Hiroshi Seko
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    Kikunosuke Toya
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