Gachiakuta Episode 20 officially premiered on Sunday, November 23, 2025, continuing the dark fantasy narrative of Rudo’s fight for survival and vengeance in the dystopian world of “The Pit”. The highly anticipated anime adaptation, produced by Studio Bones, has been a significant highlight of the Summer and Fall 2025 anime seasons, captivating audiences with its unique blend of action and social commentary.
The Journey So Far: Gachiakuta’s Gripping Premise
The Gachiakuta anime, based on Kei Urana’s manga serialized in Kodansha’s Weekly Shonen Magazine, plunges viewers into a world sharply divided between the opulent floating city, “The Sphere,” and the trash-filled wasteland below, known as “The Pit”. The story follows Rudo, an orphan living in the slums of the floating town, who detests the upper class’s wasteful practices. His life takes a drastic turn when he is falsely accused of murder and cast into The Pit, a place where mutated garbage beasts roam.
Instead of succumbing to the harsh environment, Rudo discovers a hidden power and is recruited by a group known as “Cleaners.” These individuals wield unique weapons called “vital instruments” (jinki) to battle the monstrous inhabitants of The Pit. Rudo’s journey becomes one of survival, self-discovery, and a quest for revenge against those who condemned him, all while navigating themes of social inequality and environmental degradation.
Episode 20: Continuing the Fight in The Pit
As of November 25, 2025, Gachiakuta has been airing weekly since its debut on July 6, 2025, with new episodes typically released on Sundays. Episode 20, having aired on November 23, continues to advance Rudo’s perilous quest within The Pit. Viewers can expect to see further development in the ongoing battles against the trash beasts and the deepening mysteries surrounding the floating city and the true nature of the Cleaners.
The series is licensed by Crunchyroll, which streams new episodes globally in territories including North America, Central America, South America, Europe, Africa, Oceania, the Middle East, CIS (excluding Russia and Belarus), and the Indian subcontinent. Episodes are generally available with subtitles shortly after their Japanese broadcast.
The Road Ahead: Remaining Episodes and Season Finale
The first season of the Gachiakuta anime is slated for a total of 24 episodes, running across two consecutive cours without breaks. This schedule means the series will continue to air weekly until its anticipated finale on December 21, 2025.
With only a few episodes remaining after Episode 20, the narrative is building towards its climax for this season, promising intense action sequences and significant plot revelations as Rudo and the Cleaners push deeper into their fight against the oppressive forces of their world. Fans are eagerly anticipating how the anime will adapt the pivotal moments from the manga in these concluding episodes of its inaugural season.
