Limited-Time: Watch Chainsaw Man Season 1 Free on YouTube — 5-Hour Binge Before Reze Arc Hits North America Oct. 24
Crunchyroll is streaming the entire first season of Chainsaw Man on its YouTube channel for free right now, as a five-hour catch-up watch party ahead of the upcoming movie. This stream shows the whole season, so it’s a quick way to refresh the story before Chainsaw Man – The Movie: Reze Arc opens in North America on Oct. 24. The stream is available only for a limited time, so watch while you can.
Watch party details
The stream is hosted on Crunchyroll’s official YouTube page and runs about five hours in total. It presents the entire first season in one go, which makes it convenient for viewers who want a single-session refresher. However, because the stream is time-limited, make sure to start it before it’s taken down.
How to watch
Simply go to Crunchyroll’s YouTube page and play the stream. It’s free to watch on YouTube, so no Crunchyroll subscription is required just to view the catch-up party. Also, keep in mind that availability may vary by region and the window is temporary.
What the season covers
Chainsaw Man, created by Tatsuki Fujimoto, follows Denji: a debt-ridden Devil Hunter who is betrayed and killed by the yakuza, then reborn after merging with his loyal devil-dog, Pochita. Denji becomes the human-devil hybrid known as Chainsaw Man and is pulled into a brutal conflict between devils and hunters. Along the way, he meets Reze, a barista with dangerous secrets, and faces complicated feelings that tie into his loyalty to Makima. The first season sets up those relationships and the stakes that the movie will continue to explore.
Movie and staff credits
Chainsaw Man – The Movie: Reze Arc continues directly from season one and focuses on Denji’s growing bond with Reze, while he deals with conflicts involving Makima and new threats. The film releases in North America on Oct. 24.
Key staff
The movie is produced by MAPPA. Key credits include: Tatsuya Yoshihara (director), Hiroshi Seko (script writer), and Kazutaka Sugiyama (character designer). Supporting staff listed for the project are Souta Yamazaki and Shun as sub character designers, Sota Shigetsugu for action animation direction, Shoichi as the main animator, and devil designs by Riki Matsuura alongside Kiyotaka Oshiyama (director of Look Back).
