Perhaps the best movie to come out in October of 2025 was “Chainsaw Man – The Movie: Reze Arc”. This movie, a continuation of the anime series “Chainsaw Man”, was an absolute masterpiece in terms of animation, story, and character development.

Although it took 3 years for the franchise to return after the conclusion of the anime, the wait paid off with 120 immaculate minutes of screen time in theatres. Staying true to its manga (a Japanese comic book), it presented the intricacies of the manga incredibly well. 

The scenes were beautifully orchestrated with pristine animation that was visually appealing and obviously showed the hard work that the animators put into the project.

Apart from animation, the story itself was beautiful. It explores the intimate side of the main character’s life and his trust in others, which is ultimately betrayed in the most devastating way possible. The characters follow themes of finding identity, dealing with past trauma and abuse, and personal meaning. The story leaves a lasting impression on the audience, that ultimately makes the movie more than just a plotless action movie.

The newly introduced antagonist, Reze, is a prime example of this. She is given depth—depth in such a way that when the movie is over, the viewer is left shattered. The antagonist, while being a character trying to defeat the lovable protagonist, is a pitiable character. Seeing the antagonist eventually defeated, with the knowledge that they will never return left a lasting impression on me.

The ending of the movie encapsulates the main ideas of “Chainsaw Man” – love, loss, and loneliness. Surface-level impressions of it being a mindless action movie fall short; its true essence is complex, deep, and leaves the viewer thinking about more than just the movie. 

If you’re interested in pristine animation, storytelling, and character development that will leave you questioning the world around you, give “Chainsaw Man” a chance.