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Chainsaw Man Watch Order
Chainsaw Man is short and linear: watch Season 1 (2022) first, then the Reze Arc film (2025), which continues the story directly after the season finale.
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Why this order?
Chainsaw Man is one of the easiest modern anime to get into, because there is only one path through it. The story is told straight, so you watch the 2022 TV season first and then the film that continues it — there is no spin-off to slot in and no release-versus-chronological debate.
Season 1 (2022), animated by MAPPA, runs 12 episodes and introduces Denji, a broke young man who merges with his chainsaw devil-dog Pochita to become the Chainsaw Man and ends up working as a Devil Hunter under the mysterious Makima. It is a complete, self-contained chunk of the story, but it deliberately stops partway through the larger plot.
The next step is Chainsaw Man – The Movie: Reze Arc (2025). Rather than a second TV season, the story continues as a theatrical film that picks up directly where the finale left off, adapting the manga's beloved "Bomb Girl" arc. It is fully canon, not a recap or side story, so it is a required part of the watch order — skipping it leaves a hole in Denji's journey.
That is the whole order for now: Season 1, then the Reze Arc movie. Tatsuki Fujimoto's manga runs far beyond this point, so expect more anime to follow. If you like MAPPA's brutal, kinetic style here, the studio also made Jujutsu Kaisen and the final seasons of Attack on Titan, both natural next watches.
Timeline 2022–2025
Every entry plotted by release year — see the gaps, clusters and revivals at a glance.
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Frequently asked questions
What order should I watch Chainsaw Man in?
Watch Chainsaw Man Season 1 (2022) first, then Chainsaw Man – The Movie: Reze Arc (2025). The film continues the story directly after the season finale, so release order and story order are the same.
How many seasons and episodes of Chainsaw Man are there?
There is one season so far, Season 1, which has 12 episodes. The story then continues in the feature film Chainsaw Man – The Movie: Reze Arc rather than a second TV season.
Do I need to watch the Reze Arc movie?
Yes. The Reze Arc film is canon and continues directly after Season 1. It is not a recap or side story, so skipping it leaves a gap in Denji's story.
Can I watch the Reze Arc movie without seeing Season 1?
No. The movie assumes you have finished Season 1 and will spoil the finale. Watch the 12-episode season first, then the film.
Is Chainsaw Man finished?
No. The anime adaptation is ongoing. Tatsuki Fujimoto's manga continues well past the Reze Arc, so more anime is expected to follow.
Who animates Chainsaw Man?
Chainsaw Man is animated by studio MAPPA, which also produced Jujutsu Kaisen and the final seasons of Attack on Titan.
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