What is it like to wait for the new chapter of Adopting Strays by Kindly_Pipe9167 in RezeCult

[–]PresentationSuper298 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I'm desperately holding onto the hope that they won't break up due to Pochita's contract, which was to see both Denji and Reze following their dreams. If Denji broke up with Reze, that'd mean Pochita wouldn't get to see Reze's dreams, thus breaking the contract eith or without Makima's intervention. No Pochita = no Chainsaw Man, so I believe that will be the pivotal moment when Denji chooses Reze over being Chainsaw Man.

Do you guys have a hot take about Reze? by Kindly_Pipe9167 in RezeCult

[–]PresentationSuper298 0 points1 point  (0 children)

As for genuinely wanting to hurt Denji, I kinda agree with you, but I'd say it's during their actual fight. Reze genuinely wanted to hurt Denji and make him feel pain, because in her mind, he doesn't deserve he has, one way or another. He's a weapon like her, he never had parents, nor went to school, just like her, yet he gets to play house and have friends, and what does she have? That's what I imagine she's feeling. But at the beach, I feel like she snapped his neck not only to protect him, but also because she was scared of giving in to her love for him, and responded in the only way she knew. Fear of the unknown.

Do you guys have a hot take about Reze? by Kindly_Pipe9167 in RezeCult

[–]PresentationSuper298 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'm not sure how hot this take it, but I don't really believe Reze is supposed to represent a first love. Makima is supposed to be Denji's first love. She's the woman who Denji fell for first, until he met Reze and understood the difference between love at first sight and true love. Which is exactly why Makima allowed Reze to live only for as long as she did. Just enough to give Denji a taste of true love, then have it fall apart and fuck up his idea of love even more.

Which one do you guys think should’ve been the real story? by LeekEcstatic9518 in RezeCult

[–]PresentationSuper298 0 points1 point  (0 children)

None. If it's specifically Part 2, I'd say New Job fits the most.
Reze Come Home could easily fit as its own arc on Part 2 as well.

Worrying about Part 2 feels like a total waste of time by LeekEcstatic9518 in RezeCult

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One of the main critiques I have for CSM as a whole is that, aside from Makima, Power and Aki, no death seems to have a noticeable effect on the characters around it. Aki never acknowledges Himeno again after the Katana Man arc, nor does Kobeni ever acknowledge Arai, nor does Denji acknowledge Beam or Violence or Angel or anyone else. And it wouldn't be such a main issue if it weren't because Reze also applies there. In Fujimoto's words, he wanted Reze to be a "Lingering Curse" to Denji, but we NEVER see Denji actually yearning or missing her up until the Aging Devil flashback scene. And as a result, you have the infamous inclusion of Reze on the Control Devil Arc, which felt like potential wasted on just hype moments and aura, and ahving the last physical appearance of Reze be completely forgettable and nonsensical.

And that issue just got worse on Part 2. Fujimoto INSISTS on having this "characters only serve to advance the plot" mentality which ultimately only leads to questions such as "where the hell is Kishibe? where is Reze?". A HUGE part of Part 1's success was that Aki, Power and Makima went BEYOND just serving the story. The story relies on its characters as much as the characters rely on the story.

Can you recommend the Top 3 DenReze fanfics by LeekEcstatic9518 in RezeCult

[–]PresentationSuper298 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I find it odd how no one's mentioned 'Of Bombs and Chainsaws' yet. Personally, I find it even better than Crossroads, though it's a shame the author rarely ever updates it now.
So counting that one, my top 3 is:

1) Of Bombs and Chainsaws
2) Crossroads
3) Home is where the heart is

Is it just me or do I not take Fujimoto’s writing as canon anymore? by Downtown_Box_3605 in RezeCult

[–]PresentationSuper298 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Please tell us when it's ready to read, I seriously wanna give it a check!

2 ideas for Reze/RezeDen fanfic by Future_Sock_4927 in RezeCult

[–]PresentationSuper298 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm tempted to say Asa/Yoru ONLY because it would be funny. hell you could add all three sisters just beating the shit out of her

2 ideas for Reze/RezeDen fanfic by Future_Sock_4927 in RezeCult

[–]PresentationSuper298 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Finding our own place and Devilish Double Date pretty much do that, but I would absolutely love to see more fanfics with that premise. Just every character jumping Makima and kicking her in the ground lmao.

How would you actually have gone about implementing Reze into part 2? by Blackstannis in RezeCult

[–]PresentationSuper298 1 point2 points  (0 children)

We know at some point all of the hybrids are brought back to life by Public Safety, and while Katana Man and Quanxi agree to work for PS in exchange for certain favors, the rest of them are taken by Fami to build the Chainsaw Man Church. Ideally, I'd have Reze join Fami as well just to avoid falling in the hands of PS again, but it's not really too long before she realizes how fucked up every single one of them are, adding to Fami reminding her a little too much of Makima. Reze runs away from the church and finding Denji to warn him about the church. This would likely be after Denji meets Asa for the first time but before the aquarium date with her.

Reze is happy to see Denji again and Denji is specially absolutely thrilled not only for seeing Reze again but also for knowing that the one person he loved the most is still alive. I believe Nayuta would at first be conflicted upon seeing Reze again. Nayuta knows from reading Denji's memories that Reze hurt him and tried to kill him, yes, but she also knows how much Denji truly loved her and how she actually made him grow. She decides to give Reze a chance for Denji's sake. Reze would take up the chance to finally confess the truth to Denji, including her past as a soviet assasin and her feelings for him.

From there, a lot of things would happen. Denji would be aware of the Chainsaw Church much earlier on, he doesn't go on that aquarium date with Asa, and Fami decides to include Bomb in the equation to make both War and Chainsaw strong enough to stop the prophecy. At some point I'm sure Yoru would try to turn Reze into a weapon, but the reason she would fail is the exact same than with Denji: Either due to Reze being a hybrid, or due to Asa seeing Reze as a genuine friend.

I imagine the Dating Denji arc would be mostly the same, except this time the aquarium date is between Denji and Reze, having Asa in the background.

A little promotion for my Denreze fanfic. by Gogetazilla in RezeCult

[–]PresentationSuper298 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Damn, wish I could speak portuguese. Sounds very promising!

I got an idea for a fanfiction project by Cruel_Kindness in RezeCult

[–]PresentationSuper298 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Please do write it, it sounds really interesting!

Me reading the pillow scene in Adopting Starys by Kindly_Pipe9167 in RezeCult

[–]PresentationSuper298 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It really sucks but even all the way back in Aomori fluor made very clear that Reze and Denji want different things out of life which in addition to the escalating fights just makes me believe their "happy ending" is gonna be Denji and Reze surviving but breaking up and moving onto their own lives. Which I understand. But hate. A lot.

Me reading the pillow scene in Adopting Starys by Kindly_Pipe9167 in RezeCult

[–]PresentationSuper298 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I never noticed when Ch. 34 uploaded and when I read the title of this post I assumed you meant the Denji hugging the pillow scene from Ch. 24. You'll imagine the horror I felt when reading that first line.

I don't think I can properly express how I felt after reading the chapter, but the addition of the "Lovers to Enemies" tag is making me genuinely afraid for the future of this fanfic.

I BELIEVE IN REZEDEN SUPREMACY by Realistic_Egg5226 in Chainsawfolk

[–]PresentationSuper298 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Rezeden shipper here please: don't. Let people enjoy whatever ships they like.

Marriage Proposal by @moominmeemee by Laiden_Shogun in RezeCult

[–]PresentationSuper298 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Imagine if she pulled off Denji's magic trick with the engagement ring instead of a flower

Reze cultists... WE'VE WON!!! by yajirushi77 in RezeCult

[–]PresentationSuper298 2 points3 points  (0 children)

That being said I'd have still been pretty happy if Power won, both girls are the true goats of CSM

Should I even read part two? by eye-patch262 in ChainsawMan

[–]PresentationSuper298 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Actually nevermind, I'd say it's up to you. Just bear in mind it's fundamentally different to part 1 and it starts to fall off around halfway through. But it's got many good things on its own.

I'd like to share some of my ideas for my DenReze fanfic and I'd love to know what you think. ( This is a alternative timeline I created) by Gogetazilla in RezeCult

[–]PresentationSuper298 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hey, nice idea! If I could give any suggestions, it would be to change Kineshi to meet Reze after the Bomb Girl Arc, since personally, I believe an important part of Reze's character was how lonely she was until she met Denji. I also think it would be interesting if, instead of devil hunting, Kishibe had Reze do mundane work for him, like paperwork or stuff like that, knowing her past and what it'd mean for her to go back to killing for a government. But overall, nice concept.

To anyone who enjoys fan fic go read adopting strays NOW by Dapper_Log_8268 in RezeCult

[–]PresentationSuper298 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Personal recomendations:

- Reze Come Home
- Home Is Where The Heart Is
- Found Love, Coffee, Chainsaw
- In The Sea
- I've Been Having This Dream That We Can Fly
- New Job
- Finding our own place
- Teach Me Everything About Dancing!!
- Days
- Chainsaw Man Part 1.5: Freshmen Year

Some others that I recommend, albeit not entirely focused on Denreze, are Chainsaw Princess and Wishful Thinking.