"Chainsaw Man - The Movie: Reze Arc" ED Theme "JANE DOE" - Interview Video with Kenshi Yonezu and Hikaru Utada Released!

"JANE DOE," the ending theme for the popular movie "Chainsaw Man - The Movie: Reze Arc," is a collaborative effort by Kenshi Yonezu and Hikaru Utada. An interview video with both artists is available on Kenshi Yonezu's official YouTube channel.

Interview Video for "JANE DOE" with Kenshi Yonezu and Hikaru Utada Released!

"JANE DOE," the ending theme for "Chainsaw Man - The Movie: Reze Arc," is a duet by Kenshi Yonezu (lyrics and composition) and Hikaru Utada (vocals).

Following the music video's filming, the artists participated in an interview. This discussion explored topics such as their initial meeting, the offer to collaborate on "JANE DOE," and their artistic differences. With a warm and friendly tone, this video offers a contrast to the music video's mood. English caption is available, so don't miss it!

Released digitally on September 22, "JANE DOE" quickly achieved widespread success, topping 37 daily charts. Its music video, featuring both artists, has consistently held the #1 spot on YouTube's trending list for nine consecutive days since September 23.

The song's commercial performance continued to impress on the charts. As of October 6, 2025, it secured the #1 position on both Oricon's weekly digital singles and combined singles rankings. On Billboard JAPAN (published October 1, 2025), "JANE DOE" led the Download Songs and Hot Shot Songs charts. Notably, the track, alongside "IRIS OUT," dominated the top two spots across various charts.

Kenshi Yonezu, Hikaru Utada - JANE DOE（Music Video）

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★"Chainsaw Man - The Movie: Reze Arc" ending theme, "JANE DOE," a collaboration between Kenshi Yonezu and Hikaru Utada, was released Monday, September 22nd (https://smej.lnk.to/JANEDOE)

Utada Hikaru's Profile

Utada Hikaru, who debuted on December 9, 1998, with the double-million-selling single "Automatic/time will tell," quickly became a top artist at just 15 years old. Her first album, "First Love," released a few months later, set an unbroken Japanese CD sales record.

In 2024, celebrating her 25th anniversary, Utada Hikaru released her first best-of album, "SCIENCE FICTION," and embarked on her "SCIENCE FICTION TOUR 2024," her first nationwide tour in six years.

Anticipation is high for her 26th year in the industry. Earlier this year, she digitally released "Electricity" remixed by acclaimed producers Karen Nyame KG, Arca, and salute. In May, she unveiled a new song titled "Mine or Yours." A vinyl record, "Electricity Remixes," featuring these remixes, was released on July 9.

Kenshi Yonezu's Profile

Kenshi Yonezu, initially known as Hachi, made a significant impact on the Vocaloid scene before embarking on his career under his real name in 2012.

In 2018, Yonezu composed "Lemon" as the theme song for TBS's Friday drama "Unnatural." The song became a million-seller, earned the Best Drama Song Award at the 96th Drama Academy Awards, and broke numerous records, including the fastest certification for 3 million downloads by the Recording Industry Association of Japan. That same year, he released "Paprika" by Foorin, designated as the NHK 2020 support song.

"Lemon" continued its popularity throughout 2018, topping annual ranking charts. Its music video garnered over 930 million views, and the song achieved 3 million sales across digital and physical formats, solidifying its status as the iconic track of the year. Yonezu made his debut appearance on Kohaku Uta Gassen at the close of the year, creating considerable buzz with his first televised performance. The song maintained its chart dominance in 2019, becoming the first song ever to secure two consecutive years at No. 1 on Billboard JAPAN for both Japan and the US. It also set a record for the longest consecutive run at No. 1 (85 weeks) on Oricon's Weekly Karaoke Ranking, achieving multiple milestones in music history.

In 2019, Yonezu produced "Machigai Sagashi" for Masaki Suda and released "Spirits of the Sea" as the theme song for the movie "Children of the Sea." He also released a self-cover of Foorin's "Paprika." His single "Uma to Shika," the theme song for TBS drama "No Side Game," sold 1.2 million copies across physical and digital formats. The song's popularity soared further when it was featured during the Rugby World Cup, which became a social phenomenon. In December, he produced "Kite" for Arashi as the "NHK 2020 Song," which premiered during Kohaku Uta Gassen.

In 2020, Yonezu penned "Kanden" as the theme song for TBS drama "MIU404" and launched his 5th album, "STRAY SHEEP." The album reached million-selling status within a week of its release, eventually achieving 1.5 million sales and surpassing 2 million points on Oricon's combined album ranking. It swept the 2020 annual rankings, securing 46 crowns. Yonezu also gained international recognition for his innovative global virtual live performance in the game "Fortnite" (which boasts 350 million users), worldwide sales of collaborative T-shirts with UNIQLO, and his involvement in GIVENCHY's new collection alongside global celebrities. He ranked 7th on the global IFPI chart and was included in Forbes' Top 100 Digital Stars in Asia. In Japan, he was honored with the New Artist Award (Popular Entertainment Division) from the Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology.

In 2021, Yonezu released "Yumeututsu" for NTV's "news zero" and "Pale Blue" for the TBS drama "Rikokatsu." "Pale Blue" topped the Billboard Japan Hot 100 and set a record by occupying the top three spots on Oricon's Weekly Digital Single Ranking. August saw the release of his "Shinigami" music video, inspired by rakugo storytelling.

2022 was a significant year with "POP SONG" for a PlayStation commercial, "M87" as the theme for "Shin Ultraman," and "KICK BACK" for the "Chainsaw Man" anime. "KICK BACK" became the first Japanese song to enter Spotify's Global Top 50, topped the Oricon Weekly Single Ranking with over 300,000 first-week sales (a Reiwa era first for a solo artist), and held the Billboard JAPAN Anime Chart's top spot for 21 consecutive weeks.

In 2023, Yonezu wrote "LADY" for a Georgia coffee commercial and "Tsuki wo Miteita" for "FINAL FANTASY XVI." July marked his 100th song under his real name with "Chikyuugi" for Studio Ghibli's "The Boy and the Heron," directed by Hayao Miyazaki. He was featured in LOEWE's FW23 Men's Collection campaign. In August, "KICK BACK" received RIAA Gold certification, becoming the first Japanese-language song to do so, and Yonezu was the only Japanese artist selected for the "RIAA Class of 2023."

2024 started with "Sayonara Mata Itsuka!" for NHK's "Tora ni Tsubasa," followed by "Mainichi" for Georgia coffee in May and "Garakuta" for the movie "Last Mile" in August. His 6th album, "LOST CORNER," was released on August 21st. September brought UNIQLO UT featuring his jacket illustrations, a new Hachi MV "Donut Hole 2024," and GODIVA products with his original artwork. In November, he released "Azalea" for the Netflix series "Sayonara no Tsuzuki." He made his first Kohaku Uta Gassen appearance in six years, performing "Sayonara Mata Itsuka!" in a special collaboration.

January 2025 saw the release of "BOW AND ARROW" as the "Medalist" anime opening theme, featuring a music video collaboration with Yuzuru Hanyu. He also composed "Plazma" for the "Mobile Suit Gundam" anime (Studio Khara and Sunrise collaboration). His 15th single, "Plazma / BOW AND ARROW," was released in June. His "Kenshi Yonezu 2025 TOUR / JUNK," his largest to date, included domestic dome performances and a world tour across Asia, Europe, and America, drawing 440,000 attendees. In September, he wrote "IRIS OUT" and "JANE DOE" (a collaboration with Hikaru Utada) as the theme and ending songs for "Chainsaw Man - The Movie: Reze Arc," released as a double A-side single. October brought "1991" for the movie "5 Centimeters per Second."

Yonezu's music videos continue to achieve milestones, with "Lemon" surpassing 930 million views, a first for a Japanese artist. He boasts 16 videos with over 100 million views each, and his official YouTube channel has over 7.81 million subscribers.

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About "Chainsaw Man - The Movie: Reze Arc"

Premieres in Japan on Friday, September 19, 2025!
International screenings begin on September 24, 2025.

INTRODUCTION

The sensational "Chainsaw Man" manga by Tatsuki Fujimoto, serialized in Shueisha's "Shonen Jump+" digital magazine, has achieved over 30 million copies in circulation. Following the highly acclaimed 2022 anime adaptation by MAPPA studio, renowned for hits like "Jujutsu Kaisen" and "Attack on Titan: The Final Season," the series is now coming to the big screen. In 2025, the story arc that captivated audiences during its original serialization will be adapted into a theatrical anime, promising a spectacular bloodbath of love, desire, humans, and devils.

STORY

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.

STAFF

Original Work: Tatsuki Fujimoto (Serialized in Shueisha's "Shonen Jump+")
Director: Tatsuya Yoshihara
Screenplay: Hiroshi Seko
Character Design: Kazutaka Sugiyama
Assistant Director: Makoto Nakazono
Sub-Character Design: Sota Yamazaki / Shun
Main Animator: Shoichi
Action Director: Sota Juji
Devil Design: Riki Matsuura / Kiyotaka Oshiyama
Costume Design: Aya Yamamoto
Art Director: Yusuke Takeda
Color Design: Naomi Nakano
Color Script: Riku
3DCG Directors: Hiroki Watanabe / Masahiro Tamai
Director of Photography: Teppei Ito
Editor: Masato Yoshitake
Music: Kensuke Ushio
Distribution: Toho
Production: MAPPA

Opening Theme: "IRIS OUT" by Kenshi Yonezu (Sony Music Labels Inc.)
Ending Theme: "JANE DOE" by Kenshi Yonezu, Hikaru Utada (Sony Music Labels Inc.)
Insert Song: "Blade Length 200 Million Centimeters (70% Estimated Release Edit)" by MAXIMUM THE HORMONE (Warner Music Japan)

CAST

Denji: Kikunosuke Toya
Pochita: Shiori Izawa
Makima: Tomori Kusunoki
Aki Hayakawa: Shogo Sakata
Power: Fairouz Ai
Kobeni Higashiyama: Karin Takahashi
Beam: Natsuki Hanae
Violence Fiend: Yuya Uchida
Angel Devil: Maaya Uchida
Reze: Reina Ueda

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