The Chainsaw Man movie mixes hand-drawn animation with CGI — just like Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle

The upcoming Chainsaw Man movie and the recent Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle film both utilize a combination of hand-drawn animation and CGI, but with notable differences. While Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle primarily employs 3D CG for its characters, Chainsaw Man appears to rely more extensively on 2D character models, even during intense action sequences. The Chainsaw Man movie, which will adapt the "Reze Arc" from the manga, is expected to maintain the series' distinctive visual style, blending seamless hand-drawn animation with strategic use of CGI. This approach is similar to the one used in the Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle film, where the 3D CG animation was integrated with the series' trademark 2D aesthetic. The choice to use a more 2D-focused approach in Chainsaw Man could be an attempt to preserve the manga's original artistic vision and provide a unique visual experience for viewers. As anime fans eagerly await the release of both films, the creative use of mixed animation techniques will likely be a key point of comparison and discussion.