The official Chainsaw Man X (formerly Twitter) account released a statement on the illegal filming and distribution of the new Reze Arc film on the internet. In a post dated September 26, the film’s production committee says:
“Illegally recorded images and video footage of Chainsaw Man – The Movie: Reze Arc, currently playing in theaters, have been found on the internet. Filming a movie inside a theater is a crime under the Law for Prevention of Unauthorized Recording of Films (Film Piracy Prevention Law).“
“In addition, uploading such unauthorized recordings to social networking sites or video-sharing platforms like X, YouTube, TikTok, or Facebook constitutes a copyright infringement. If a copyright infringement occurs in violation of the Film Piracy Prevention Law or the Copyright Act. Penalties may include up to 10 years of imprisonment, or a fine up to 10 million yen, or both. We intend to take strict action against egregious copyright infringement, including unauthorized recording and illegal uploads, and this may involve measures such as filing criminal complaints.“
“Even when posted anonymously, the source of an upload can be identified and will be subject to penalties. To ensure everyone can enjoy the movie safely, we kindly ask you to refrain from any unauthorized recording, posting or sharing. Thank you for your cooperation.“
Chainsaw Man – The Movie: Reze Arc is enjoying a solid start to its theatrical release, grossing over 2 billion yen ($13.4 million) since its release on September 19. The film has received numerous teasers, including the latest English-subbed and dubbed trailers, drumming up excitement with the visuals and returning song artists like Kenshi Yonezu in “IRIS OUT” and MAXIMUM THE HORMONE in the extended version of “HAWATARI NIOKU CENTI [2-hundred-million-centimeter-long blades]”.
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Chainsaw Man – The Movie: Reze Arc will be released in North America on October 24. The film is described:
For the first time, Chainsaw Man slashes his way onto the big screen in an epic, action-fueled adventure that continues the hugely popular anime series. Denji worked as a Devil Hunter for the yakuza, trying to pay off the debt he inherited from his parents, until the yakuza betrayed him and had him killed. As he was losing consciousness, Denji’s beloved chainsaw-powered devil-dog, Pochita, made a deal with Denji and saved his life. This fused the two together, creating the unstoppable Chainsaw Man. Now, in a brutal war between devils, hunters, and secret enemies, a mysterious girl named Reze has stepped into his world, and Denji faces his deadliest battle yet, fueled by love in a world where survival knows no rules.
Source: Chainsaw Man Official X (formerly Twitter) account
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