New Anime Hit Is Coming For Frieren’s Throne

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This article contains spoilers from the Frieren and Chainsaw Man series.

2025 was a phenomenal year for anime, delivering fantastic series and two standout movies. Fans were thrilled with the release of Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle Part 1, but the more recent Chainsaw Man: Reze Arc movie has quickly become a new favorite, and many believe it even surpasses Demon Slayer in quality. Released just recently, the movie is currently captivating audiences worldwide and is proving to be incredibly popular.

While the Chainsaw Man Reze Arc isn’t expected to reach the same viewership numbers as the Demon Slayer movie, many fans actually rate it even higher. It’s becoming so popular that it has a real chance of becoming the top-rated anime of all time on MyAnimeList – a surprising possibility, but well-deserved considering its excellent quality. With a captivating story and stunning animation, Chainsaw Man: Reze Arc has everything fans want, and its popularity is continuing to grow.

Chainsaw Man: Reze Arc Is The Second-Highest-Rated Anime On MAL

The Gap Between CSM And Frieren Is Closing

  • Frieren became the #1 anime after its release
  • Chainsaw Man has beaten Fullmetal Alchemist

After its release internationally, the movie Chainsaw Man: Reze Arc quickly became a major topic of online discussion, as expected. While Chainsaw Man was already very popular in Japan, many viewers who hadn’t seen it yet found it hard to believe it would surpass Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle in quality, or even be that enjoyable.

Frieren, remember to cherish everyone you encounter. Saying goodbye doesn’t mean they’re truly gone. — Wirbel

With most people having seen the movie now, it’s clear that the Chainsaw Man: Reze Arc was exceptionally well-made and a fantastic adaptation of Tatsuki Fujimoto’s original work, exceeding expectations.

I’m absolutely blown away by the reaction to the Chainsaw Man: Reze Arc movie! Seriously, fans worldwide are going crazy for it, and the ratings on MAL are proof. It’s actually become the second highest-rated anime of all time on the site, which is incredible! For years, Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood held that second spot, but Chainsaw Man has officially taken its place. Brotherhood is still amazing, of course, holding strong at number three with a 9.10, but Chainsaw Man: Reze Arc is currently at 9.18 – it’s just a staggering score, honestly!

I’ll teach you, the invs you don’t know or can’t do! — Reze

Chainsaw Man Reze Arc Could Become The Highest-Rated Anime

The Movie Has Blown Everyone Away

Currently, Frieren is the highest-rated anime on MyAnimeList with a score of 9.29, but it doesn’t have a huge lead over Chainsaw Man. If Frieren maintains its popularity and more people watch it, its score could increase. Because the difference in ratings isn’t significant, Chainsaw Man: Reze Arc has a real chance of eventually becoming the top-rated anime.

This movie truly deserves the top spot on MAL, considering how well-made it is. The story is captivating, the characters are incredibly well-developed, and the animation is stunning. It’s a masterpiece in both its storytelling and production quality. Few anime films can compare to Chainsaw Man, and it will likely be remembered as a classic by fans, even if it doesn’t reach the same popularity as Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle.

You can stream Frieren on Crunchyroll, and the second season will premiere in January. Chainsaw Man: Reze Arc is currently playing in movie theaters.

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2025-11-03 16:36