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Chainsaw Man fans have been pretty vocal about their love for Reze ever since her arc debuted in the manga. And with the recent Reze Arc movie hitting theaters, that affection has only grown stronger. But here's the thing that confuses some people: Reze literally tried to kill Denji. She manipulated him, cut off his hand, bit his tongue off, and was sent specifically to steal his heart. So why do fans adore her so much more than Makima, who also betrayed Denji but in different ways?
The answer is something that sounds so simple. But for all their similarities both women hurt Denji in Chainsaw Man. But their motives and true emotions were galaxies apart. Reze started out loveless in her mission, but she slowly lost herself to Denji. Finally, she runs back to the café and finds him. She picks him over fleeing, even though she knows it’s dangerous.
Reze Actually Saw Denji as a Person
What makes Reze special in Chainsaw Man is that she recognized Denji for who he was, not what he represented. She didn't care about Chainsaw Man or his heart in the way Makima did. When she spent time with him at the school and the pool, those moments felt real. Her comment about never attending school were sincere and profound. Reze had a deep understanding of Denji's suffering and isolation.
However, Makima never truly considered Denji as a unique person. She admitted she was focused only on Pochita and the Chainsaw Devil inside him. Because of that, she could not remember Denji’s scent. Every kind act and every moment they shared was part of her plan to break him mentally.
The difference between how Chainsaw Man presents these two relationships is stark. One felt like it could have been something real, while the other was a manipulation from start to finish.
The Tragedy of What Could Have Been
The Reze Arc movie really emphasized the tragic nature of her relationship with Denji in Chainsaw Man. Fans watched her smile when he gave her that flower in the phone booth. They saw her genuinely laugh at his awkwardness.
And that ending where Makima stops Reze from reaching the café? It destroyed people. Unlike Makima, Reze was not cruel on purpose. She betrayed Denji because of her situation and her mission, not because she lacked empathy.
Fans also like that Reze tried to spare Denji when she could. She didn’t want pointless killing, even during their fight. This is very different from Makima, who destroyed everyone Denji cared about. Power, Aki, and many others died because Makima saw them as obstacles.
Reze's actions in Chainsaw Man, while violent, were never about tormenting Denji emotionally. She was a soldier following orders who developed real feelings along the way.
Why Reze Represents Hope in Chainsaw Man
Here's what really separates Reze from Makima in the eyes of Chainsaw Man fans: she represents what Denji could have had. It was a relationship based on understanding. Neither of them had a normal childhood. Both were used as weapons by governments that did not care about them.
When Reze asked Denji to run away with her, she was offering him genuine freedom and companionship. Makima never offered Denji anything real. She gave him a false sense of security while systematically destroying his support system. The relationship was always about control, which fits Makima perfectly. Fans find her interesting as a villain, but not as a romantic partner. Reze, even with her flaws and lies, showed real feelings and the ability to change.
The recent movie also reminded everyone why Reze worked so well as a character. Her design is cool, her fight scenes are incredible, and her chemistry with Denji felt natural. You could see him actually being happy with her in a way he never was with Makima. That pool scene where she teaches him to swim? That was the kind of normal teenage life Denji needed.
Conclusion
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Fans love Reze because she treated Denji like a person, not a tool. She made big mistakes, but her change felt real and deserved.
That final moment where she tries to pull her pin to let Denji know she came back? That's love. Tragic, doomed love, but real nonetheless. And that's why fans will always choose the Bomb Devil over the Control Devil when it comes to who deserved Denji's heart.
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