Death Stranding star reveals anime pick at Hong Kong Comic Con
Summary
– Norman Reedus said he watched Chainsaw Man after Hideo Kojima recommended it
– Reedus shared the detail during Hong Kong Comic Con weekend
– He also named Reze’s explosive ability as the anime power he would want
Norman Reedus has stepped into the anime conversation after revealing that Hideo Kojima pointed him toward Chainsaw Man.
The Death Stranding and Walking Dead star spoke with GQ Hong Kong while appearing at Hong Kong Comic Con 2026. When asked whether he personally watches anime, Reedus mentioned Chainsaw Man and credited Kojima for the recommendation.
Reedus said Kojima told him Chainsaw Man was his favorite. The actor added that he recently watched the series for the first time while traveling on a plane in Japan.
That answer quickly connected two major fan worlds. Reedus is already closely linked to Kojima through his role as Sam Porter Bridges in the Death Stranding games. His mention of Chainsaw Man added another layer for fans who follow gaming, anime, and pop culture crossover moments.
Reedus was also asked which anime power he would want. He chose Reze’s explosive ability from Chainsaw Man and joked that he would like to blow things up with his mind because he is destructive.
Reedus appeared as a special guest at Hong Kong Comic Con 2026, which ran from May 29 through May 31 at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Center.
The comment was short, but it carried enough weight to get fans talking. Kojima’s recommendation, Reedus’ anime choice, and the Chainsaw Man connection made for a fun moment during the convention weekend.
