The cinematographic success Chainsaw Man The Movie: Reze Arc. continues to give something to talk about, and now the author of the manga. Tatsuki Fujimoto, has revealed a curious source of inspiration behind one of the most emotional scenes in the story. In an official booklet for the film, Fujimoto confessed that the 1995 romantic classic, Before Sunrise, was one of the greatest influences for the relationship between denji and REZE, especially at your meeting in the phone booth.
The inspiration behind Chainsaw Man’s most human romance
in his statements. Tatsuki Fujimoto He explained that he was deeply shocked by the way he Before Sunrise It portrays how the emotional distance between a man and a woman is gradually reduced. Particularly highlighted the scene in which the protagonists listen to music together in a small cubicle. A moment of physical and emotional closeness that he wanted to replicate in his work.
That same privacy is what is reflected in the telephone booth where denji and REZE They meet for the first time. According to Tatsuki Fujimoto, wanted to capture that sense of ephemeral but significant connection, a moment of vulnerability and tenderness amidst the chaos and violence of the world of Chainsaw Man.
A short, intense and tragic love that marked the fans
The Bow of Reze It has been considered one of the most memorable of the manga, and its film adaptation has consolidated it as a global phenomenon. denji and REZE They live a short but intense story, rapidly evolving from their first rain meeting to a night together at a school, where Reze teaches him to swim.
Tatsuki Fujimoto He even presented a special illustration after the success of the film, showing an alternative happy ending where both characters manage to be together. A symbolic gift for fans who have not yet overcome the tragic outcome of the couple.
Resounding success at the box office for Reze Arc
While fans enjoy discovering the secrets behind the movie, , Chainsaw Man: Reze Arc It continues to sweep at the box office. The tape, produced by the studio Mappa and directed by Tatsuya Yoshihara (d)Black Clover), has surpassed $100 million in global revenue. In Japan it has already sold more than 4.6 million tickets and in North America it debuted with more than 17 million dollars, consolidating its position as one of the most successful anime films of the year.
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