Jump Festa 2025: Chainsaw Man movie release date, My Hero Academia Season 8, Jujutsu Kaisen, and more

Jump Festa 2025 brought a wave of exciting announcements for anime and manga fans. Among the highlights was the reveal of a new "Chainsaw Man" movie focusing on the Reze Arc , set to premiere in Japan in 2025. The announcement included a trailer and two new visuals, according to Crunchyroll. One visual features Chainsaw Man himself, while the other depicts Denji and Reze. The film, titled " Chainsaw Man – The Movie: Reze Arc ," adapts the popular manga by Tatsuki Fujimoto. MAPPA, the studio behind the Chainsaw Man TV anime, is returning to produce the movie. Production Details: Director : Tatsuya Yoshihara ( notable for episodes 4 and 10 of the TV series ). Scriptwriter : Hiroshi Seko. Character Designer : Kazutaka Sugiyama. Sub Character Designer : Souta Yamazaki. Action Animation Director : Sota Shigetsugu. Main Animator : Shoichi. Devil Designs : Riki Matsuura and Kiyotaka Oshiyama. The Chainsaw Man TV anime first aired in October 2022 and follows Denji, a young man who merges with the Chainsaw Devil, Pochita. This fusion grants him the ability to transform his body parts into chainsaws. Struggling with a life of poverty due to his late father's debts, Denji’s life changes drastically after a betrayal leads him to become the titular "Chainsaw Man." Major Announcements at Jump Festa 2025 Jump Festa 2025 showcased exciting updates for numerous anime and manga series. Here’s a roundup: Jujutsu Kaisen A sequel teaser visual for the Culling Game Arc was revealed. The Hidden Inventory/Premature Death recap movie received a May 30, 2025 premiere date along with a visual. A 16-page manga epilogue and the return of Red Cat Ramen for a second season were also announced. Demon Slayer While no major anime news was revealed, character visuals for the Swordsmith Village Arc stage drama were showcased. Rurouni Kenshin: Kyoto Disturbance A new trailer and visual highlighted the upcoming drama, featuring the opening theme song, “Burn.” Me & Roboco The upcoming movie announced the addition of Mayumi Tanaka (inspired by Luffy). Witch Watch A trailer and new cast members were revealed, with the series set to broadcast in April 2025 across two consecutive cours. Undead Unluck A special with an original story and a new UMA called “Balance” is scheduled for late 2025. Hell’s Paradise: Jigokuraku The second season premieres in January 2026. Sakamoto Days A trailer revealed the ending theme song, with the anime set to debut on Netflix Japan with two episodes. Dr. Stone: Science Future The final season will run across three cours. Gintama: Ginpachi-Sensei The trailer confirmed an October 2025 premiere. SPY x FAMILY Season 3 is slated to return in October 2025. My Hero Academia Season 8, the final season, is confirmed for Fall 2025. A spin-off anime was also announced. (You can now subscribe to our Economic Times WhatsApp channel )