Fans of the dark fantasy series Gachiakuta can rejoice as the anime adaptation has been actively releasing episodes. Gachiakuta Episode 16 officially premiered on Sunday, October 26, 2025. This episode continues the intense narrative as the Cleaners face off against the Raiders in critical duels.
Gachiakuta Anime: An Overview
The Gachiakuta anime, produced by Bones Film, first premiered on July 6, 2025. The season is slated to run for 24 episodes, spanning two consecutive cours, and is expected to conclude on December 21, 2025. New episodes are released weekly on Sundays. Crunchyroll holds the exclusive international streaming rights for the series, making it accessible to a global audience with English subtitles and same-day English dubs.
Release Schedule and Where to Watch
Gachiakuta episodes are released on Sundays, with specific times varying by region. For instance, Episode 16 aired at 8:00 a.m. Pacific Daylight Time and 11:00 a.m. Eastern Daylight Time. Japanese viewers can catch the episodes at 11:30 p.m. JST.
Here’s a general overview of release times:
- Pacific Daylight Time (PDT): 8:00 a.m.
- Eastern Daylight Time (EDT): 11:00 a.m.
- British Summer Time (BST): 4:00 p.m.
- Central European Time (CET): 5:00 p.m.
- Japan Standard Time (JST): 11:30 p.m.
Viewers in North America, Central America, South America, Europe, Africa, Oceania, the Middle East, CIS (excluding Russia and Belarus), and the Indian subcontinent can stream Gachiakuta on Crunchyroll. In Japan, the anime airs on local television channels such as CBC, TBS, and other affiliated networks.
Plot of Gachiakuta Episode 16
Episode 16 dives deeper into the conflict between the Cleaners and the Raiders. The Raiders’ leader, Zodyl, strategically separates the Cleaners, initiating a series of one-on-one duels. These confrontations are designed to push the characters to their limits, revealing new abilities and shocking transformations.
Key plot points in Episode 16 include:
- Zodyl’s Approach to Rudo: Instead of immediately engaging in combat, Zodyl extends an unexpected offer of camaraderie to Rudo, hinting at a potential collaboration to challenge “The Sphere.” This interaction explores Rudo’s internal conflict and his underlying feelings towards the floating city.
- Intense Battles Unfold: The episode showcases several critical matchups. Riyo’s battle against Noerde is particularly highlighted, especially after Noerde’s ability to weaponize static electricity with her hair is revealed, putting Riyo at a disadvantage.
- Jabber’s Transformation: Zanka faces a rematch with Jabber, who has undergone a monstrous transformation, developing multiple toxic claws. This forces Zanka to adapt quickly to Jabber’s upgraded form.
- Enjin’s Patient Strategy: Enjin finds himself against an introverted Raider and opts for a patient, waiting game rather than forcing a confrontation.
- Bro and Dear Santa’s Encounter: Bro and Dear Santa are swept into the flow of garbage and encounter Bundus, a member of the Vandals. Bundus seeks information about Corvus, the leader of the Cleaners, and in return, reveals a shocking piece of information to Bro.
The episode promises escalating conflicts and delves into themes of loyalty, power, and revenge, setting the stage for future developments in the series.
The World of Gachiakuta
Gachiakuta is set in a dystopian world where the wealthy elite reside in a floating city known as “The Sphere,” while the impoverished “tribesfolk” struggle in the trash-filled wasteland below, known as “The Pit.” The story follows Rudo, a resident of the slums, who is falsely accused of murder and cast into The Pit. There, he discovers a new power and joins a group called the Cleaners, who battle monstrous creatures formed from discarded waste using special weapons called Vital Instruments. Rudo’s journey in The Pit is driven by his quest for truth and vengeance against those who wronged him.
The manga series, written and illustrated by Kei Urana with graffiti designs by Hideyoshi Ando, began serialization in Kodansha’s Weekly Shōnen Magazine in February 2022. As of September 2025, 16 tankōbon volumes have been released.
