The live stage adaptation of the popular “Reze Arc” from Tatsuki Fujimoto’s hit manga has dropped its first full trailer and announced the complete cast. The second stage play, titled “Chainsaw Man The Stage: Reze Arc,” is set to run in Tokyo and Kyoto during the summer of 2026.
The new trailer recreates key moments from the beloved story arc. Fans can see the emotional fireworks kiss between Denji and Reze, their late-night school date, and the intense pool scene where Reze offers to teach Denji “everything.” The promotional video captures the bittersweet tone that made the manga and 2025 film so popular with global audiences.
The production brings the hit movie from the big screen to live theater. The anime film “Chainsaw Man – The Movie: Reze Arc” was a major success, earning 10.8 billion yen and attracting over 7 million viewers during its 181-day run in Japanese theaters.
Full Cast Announced for Chainsaw Man The Stage Reze Arc
Returning cast members from the first stage play in 2023 will reprise their roles. Naotake Tsuchiya is back as Denji, Mizuki Umetsu returns as Aki Hayakawa, Mahiru Coda plays Power again, and Aya Hirano will once again take on the role of Makima.
The production introduces several new actors for the Reze arc characters. Yui Yokoyama (also credited as Yui Soma) will play the mysterious Reze. Yutaro joins the cast as Angel Devil, Hayate Kajihara plays Beam, and Masahide Funaki takes the role of Violence Fiend. Masahide Tada and Yutaka Nakasone will share the role of Chainsaw Man, while Mai Kaida and Mayu Ikeda play the Bomb Devil.
Yui Yokoyama shared her thoughts about joining the production:
“I am truly honored and delighted to be able to play the role of Reze. I will live each moment carefully and sincerely in order to express Reze’s delicate emotional fluctuations, sadness, and profound charm. I will do my best to deliver a Reze that will remain in the hearts of everyone who watches the show.”
Creative Team Returns for the Second Stage Production
The core creative team from the first stage play is coming back for the Reze arc adaptation. Fumiya Matsuzaki returns as both director and scriptwriter. Shunsuke Wada will handle the music again, and HIDALI is back for choreography.
Matsuzaki spoke about the upcoming production:
“The assembled cast and staff shared the same strong aspirations without even needing to put it into words. I am still grateful to everyone who was involved in the previous production. Three years have passed. ‘Chainsaw Man The Stage’ moves on to the Reze arc. The banner remains the same, but with the knowledge and techniques that have evolved even further, we will realize everything from lyricism to the absurd as a theatrical production.”
Performance Schedule and Ticket Information
The live stage play will run at two venues in Japan. The Tokyo performances will take place from July 25 to August 2, 2026, at the Tennozu Galaxy Theater in Shinagawa. The production will then move to Kyoto, running from August 7 to August 12, at the Kyoto Theater.
Ticket prices are set at 12,500 yen for weekday shows and 12,800 yen for weekends and holidays. All seats are reserved.
The official ticket lottery started on April 22, 2026, and will run until May 7. Additional ticket sales will be available through Ticket Pia and Shonen Jump+ during May and June. General sales begin on June 27. Each person can apply for up to four tickets per performance. Preschool children are not allowed to attend.
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Where to Watch Previous Chainsaw Man Stage Production
International audiences can watch the first “Chainsaw Man The Stage” production from 2023 on Crunchyroll. The streaming platform currently offers the recorded stage play. While no streaming plans have been announced for the new Reze arc production yet, it will likely follow the same path and become available on the platform after the live run ends.
Anime fans can also stream “Chainsaw Man – The Movie: Reze Arc” on Crunchyroll starting April 30, 2026, as part of the platform’s Ani-May celebration.
The original manga began serialization in Weekly Shonen Jump in December 2018. Part 1, the Public Safety Arc, ended in December 2020. Part 2 ran on Shonen Jump+ from July 2022 and concluded on March 25, 2026. The manga has sold over 35 million copies worldwide.
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