Renowned voice actress Kana Hanazawa is set to lend her talent to the “Gachiakuta” anime, taking on the role of the new character Amo. The announcement was made via the anime’s official X (formerly Twitter) account, confirming that Amo will make her debut in the upcoming Episode 10, scheduled to air on September 14 in Japan.
Hanazawa, known for her diverse range of roles, expressed her excitement for the character, noting Amo’s courageous journey and indescribable loneliness in the manga.
Introducing Amo: A Mysterious Figure in the Desert
Amo is described as a girl who resides alone in a tower rising from the desert No Man’s Land, an area known as Penta. A key detail about her character is that she wears shoes bearing the same logo as protagonist Rudo’s gloves, hinting at a potential connection to the series’ central mystery.
The official website for “Gachiakuta” details Amo’s isolated existence and her distinctive footwear, which has sparked speculation among fans regarding her significance to the overarching plot.
“Gachiakuta” Anime: A Dive into a Dystopian World
The “Gachiakuta” anime, which premiered in July 2025, adapts the popular manga by Kei Urana, with graffiti design by Hideyoshi Andou. The story plunges viewers into a world divided between a lavish floating city and the impoverished slums below, where discarded waste and criminals are banished to a fearsome abyss known as the Pit.
The narrative follows Rudo, an orphan from the slums, who possesses extraordinary physical abilities. Falsely accused of murder, Rudo is cast into the Pit, a dangerous wasteland teeming with “trash beasts.” To seek vengeance and uncover the truth, Rudo must master a new power and ally with the “Cleaners,” a group dedicated to battling the monstrous creatures of the Pit. The anime is produced by Bones Film, known for its work on action-packed series.
Key Production Staff
- Original Work: Kei Urana (manga), Hideyoshi Andou (graffiti design)
- Director: Fumihiko Suganuma
- Series Composition: Hiroshi Seko
- Character Design & Chief Animation Director: Satoshi Ishino
- Music: Taku Iwasaki
- Animation Production: Bones Film
Kana Hanazawa: A Voice Acting Powerhouse
Kana Hanazawa is a highly acclaimed Japanese voice actress and singer, celebrated for her distinctive and versatile voice. Her career spans numerous iconic roles across various anime genres.
Some of her most notable roles include:
- Mitsuri Kanroji in Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba
- Nadeko Sengoku in Monogatari series
- Anri Sonohara in Durarara!!
- Angel/Kanade Tachibana in Angel Beats!
- Mayuri Shiina in Steins;Gate
- Akane Tsunemori in Psycho-Pass
- Kosaki Onodera in Nisekoi
- Ichika Nakano in The Quintessential Quintuplets
Hanazawa’s ability to portray a wide array of personalities, from sweet and gentle to mysterious and villainous, has earned her significant recognition, including the Seiyu Award for Best Supporting Actress in 2015 and multiple Newtype Anime Awards for Best Voice Actress. Her addition to the “Gachiakuta” cast further elevates anticipation for the series.
