The much-anticipated anime adaptation of Gachiakuta, the gritty and rebellious manga by Kei Urana, has finally received its official release date for its Manga adaptation. The production house for this upcoming anime, Bones Film, recently released its official trailer, revealing some key details, new characters, and new visuals, providing more clarity on how the story lays its groundwork.
This gritty shonen series, which has been broadcast in Kodansha’s Weekly Shōnen Magazine since 2022, has generated a massive crowd for its unique blend of action, social commentary, and graffiti-inspired visuals.
Gachiakuta’s release date, character details, and other things you need to know
With its official trailer released through Crunchyroll, Gachiakuta has been confirmed to air on July 6th, 2025. The series will be produced by Bones Film, well-known for works like My Hero Academia and Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood. Fumihiko Suganuma will be making his directorial debut, working alongside Hiroshi Seko, who will be composing the story. Seko is known for his work in Attack on Titan. Satoshi Ishino will be responsible for the unique character designs and is also credited as the chief animation director for this anime
Along with this, it is also confirmed that the opening theme titled “HUGs” is performed by the Japanese band Paledusk. And the series’ end theme “TOMOSHIBI” is by DUSTCELL. Through the trailer, we also get information on some of the new characters who will be a part of the storyline. Let’s take a look at all the characters that have been revealed for the anime so far:
- Rudo– voiced by Aoi Ichikawa
- Enjin– voiced by Katsuyuki Konishi
- Zanka– voiced by Yoshitsugu Matsuoka
- Riyo– voiced by Yumiri Hanamori
- Regto– voiced by Toshiyuki Morikawa
- Jabber– voiced by Yuki Shin
Everything we know so far about Gachiakuta’s storyline
According to the manga created by mangaka Kei Urana and graffiti artist Hideyoshi Andou, the story of Gachiakuta follows the tale of a young boy named Rudo, who lives as a foster child in the “surface” society, where cleanliness is valued above everything. Here, anyone tagged dirty is labeled as trash by society. Rudo’s stepfather is shown as a trash collector, which makes his life difficult, causing everyone to treat him like an outcast despite his kind-hearted nature.
Rudo’s life goes a complete 180 when he gets accused of a murder he has not committed. This results in him getting banished to the Abyss, a place filled with all kinds of trash, including all the people who have been discarded from surface society.
Going through his days in the Abyss, Rudo finds and befriends powerful warriors called the Janitors who fight with specially crafted weapons against monsters called “Gadou.” Amongst this, Rudo discovers he possesses a rare power that may be tied to his mysterious past. With his goal to find the reality of the surface people, Rudo is determined to prove his innocence and uncover the secrets of his past, in his journey filled with growth and revenge.
Watch the official trailer for Gachiakuta below:
As Gachiakuta gets close to its much-awaited anime debut, it’s clear that this project is not going to be a regular shonen series. With bold graffiti visuals, a socially charged storyline, and a powerful production team backing the creation, the anime promises to challenge conventions and bring in something never seen before. Be a fan of action, character-driven drama, or experimental aesthetics, Gachiakuta will cover all the zones with an ambition of being 2025’s most talked-about releases, and an anime worth diving into from day one.
Gachiakuta is slated to stream on Crunchyroll from July 6th, 2025
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