The highly anticipated anime adaptation of Kei Urana’s manga, Gachiakuta, is set to premiere in July 2025 and will be streamed exclusively on Crunchyroll. A new teaser trailer has been released, revealing key cast members and additional staff for the series.
‘Gachiakuta’ Anime Overview
Gachiakuta, a manga series written and illustrated by Kei Urana, has been serialized in Kodansha’s Weekly Shonen Magazine since February 2022. As of December 2024, 13 volumes have been released in Japan. The anime adaptation is produced by Bones Film, known for My Hero Academia and Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood. The anime is directed by Fumihiko Suganuma.
Storyline
The story follows Rudo, a young outcast living in the slums of a floating town where the poor struggle beneath the wealthy, who carelessly discard their garbage into an abyss. Rudo is falsely accused of murder and exiled to the surface with the trash. This area is known as “The Pit,” where humanity’s waste has bred vicious monsters. To seek vengeance and uncover the truth, Rudo must master new powers and join the Cleaners, a group that battles the trash beasts of the Pit.
Key Staff and Production
- Original Work: Kei Urana (manga), Hideyoshi Andou (graffiti art)
- Director: Fumihiko Suganuma
- Series Composition: Hiroshi Seko (DAN DA DAN, Chainsaw Man, Jujutsu Kaisen, Attack on Titan Final Season, Mob Psycho 100)
- Character Design & Chief Animation Director: Satoshi Ishino
- Music: Taku Iwasaki (Gurren Lagann, Bungo Stray Dogs, Shin Kamen Rider, Soul Eater, Noragami)
- Animation Production: Bones Film
Hiroshi Seko shared his enthusiasm for the project, stating that writing the scripts for Gachiakuta inspires him and makes him want to blast his music and meet up with friends.
Cast Announcement
The initial cast for the series has been announced:
- Rudo: Aoi Ichikawa (Yamada Asaemon Fuchi in Hell’s Paradise)
- Enjin: Katsuyuki Konishi (Tengen Uzui in Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba)
- Zanka: Yoshitsugu Matsuoka (Kirito in Sword Art Online)
- Riyo: Yumiri Hanamori (Yamada Asaemon Sagiri in Hell’s Paradise)
Crunchyroll Streaming Details
Crunchyroll will exclusively stream the Gachiakuta anime in July 2025 for the Summer 2025 season.
Territories
The streaming rights include:
- North America
- Central America
- South America
- Europe
- Africa
- Oceania
- The Middle East
- CIS (excluding Russia and Belarus)
- Indian subcontinent
Additional Information
The Gachiakuta manga has gained recognition for its unique blend of traditional anime art with graffiti art, creating a vibrant and violent cyberpunk-esque world. The manga series won the Global Special Prize in the Comics category of the Next Manga Awards 2022.
