Get ready to crawl back from the abyss! The highly anticipated Gachiakuta TV anime is premiering with a same-day English dub on July 6th, offering fans a simultaneous experience with the Japanese release. Here’s everything you need to know about this gritty, action-packed series.
What is Gachiakuta?
Gachiakuta is a Japanese manga series written and illustrated by Kei Urana, with graffiti designs by Hideyoshi Ando. The manga launched in Kodansha’s Weekly Shōnen Magazine in February 2022 and has quickly gained popularity for its unique art style, dark fantasy setting, and compelling story. As of June 2025, the series has been compiled into 15 tankōbon volumes.
The story follows Rudo, a young boy living in the slums of a floating town. In this dystopian society, the wealthy live in luxury above, while the poor scrape by in the shadow of their waste. Everything the upper class deems as trash, including criminals, is dumped into a massive abyss known as “The Pit”. Rudo, an outcast even among the slum dwellers, scavenges through the garbage, believing there’s value in what others discard.
One day, Rudo is falsely accused of murdering his foster father, Regto, and is thrown into The Pit. Instead of finding death, he discovers a strange and dangerous world filled with monsters born from the discarded waste of humanity. To survive and seek revenge against those who wronged him, Rudo must master a newfound power and join the “Cleaners,” a group who battles these trash beasts using special weapons called “Vital Instruments.”
Same-Day English Dub
Crunchyroll has announced that the English dub of Gachiakuta will be available on the same day as the Japanese release, starting July 6th. This simultaneous release allows international fans to experience the series without waiting.
English Dub Cast
The English dub cast has been revealed, featuring talented voice actors. Here’s a list of the main characters and their English voice actors:
- Rudo: Bryson Baugus
- Enjin: Christopher Wehkamp
- Zanka: Corey Wilder
- Riyo: Katie Caruso
- Jabber: Zeno Robinson
- Regto: John Burgmeier
Production Team
The Gachiakuta anime is produced by Bones Film, a studio known for its high-quality animation and action sequences in series like My Hero Academia, Fullmetal Alchemist, and Mob Psycho 100. The production team includes:
- Director: Fumihiko Suganuma (DRAGON QUEST The Adventure of Dai episode director)
- Series Composition: Hiroshi Seko (Chainsaw Man, Vinland Saga, Mob Psycho 100)
- Character Design & Chief Animation Director: Satoshi Ishino (Godzilla Singular Point)
- Music: Taku Iwasaki (Bungo Stray Dogs; Shin Kamen Rider)
Story and Themes
Gachiakuta explores themes of social inequality, environmentalism, and revenge. The series critiques the wastefulness of the upper class and the discrimination faced by those living in poverty. Rudo’s journey from a falsely accused criminal to a powerful fighter highlights the potential for change and the importance of finding value in the discarded.
The manga’s unique concept of “Vital Instruments,” weapons powered by the emotional connection between a user and an object, adds depth to the characters and battles. Each character’s weapon reflects their personality and past, creating meaningful and visually thrilling fights.
Manga Inspiration
Kei Urana has cited personal experiences as inspiration for Gachiakuta. The concept of “Anima,” where actions and feelings are imbued into personal belongings, came from a childhood experience of breaking a beloved pen. This idea is reflected in the series through the Vital Instruments and the characters’ connections to them.
The graffiti art style, a collaboration with Hideyoshi Ando, adds a distinctive visual element to the series. Graffiti serves as a form of expression, distinction, and even safety for the characters, while also contributing to the narrative storytelling.
World Takeover
Crunchyroll is launching a “Gachiakuta World Takeover” campaign in collaboration with Kodansha, Avex, and Bones. This campaign includes advanced screenings in over 15 countries and a weekly podcast titled “The Gachiakuta After Show,” hosted by Crunchyroll’s The Anime Effect podcast hosts.
Where to Watch
The Gachiakuta anime will stream exclusively on Crunchyroll, starting July 6th.
Is Gachiakuta Worth the Hype?
Gachiakuta has generated significant buzz in the anime and manga community, and for good reason. Its unique art style, compelling story, and thought-provoking themes set it apart from other series in the shonen genre. With a talented production team at Bones Film and a simultaneous English dub release, Gachiakuta is poised to be one of the standout anime of the Summer 2025 season.
Anime Expo Premiere
The first two episodes of Gachiakuta will be screened at Anime Expo on July 4th, with creators Kei Urana and Hideyoshi Ando in attendance. This premiere offers fans a chance to experience the series early and hear from the creators themselves.
Gachiakuta promises to be an exciting and visually stunning anime. Be sure to tune in on July 6th to experience the world of trash beasts, Cleaners, and revenge!
