Gachiakuta, the upcoming anime series, has got the entire anime community buzzing with anticipation. Ever since the anime adaptation for the series was announced, fans have been calling it a potential powerhouse in the 2025 awards season.
While Dandadan and Solo Leveling won several awards in the Crunchyroll Anime Awards and cemented themselves as the frontrunners for Anime of the Year, their dominance is now being challenged by Gachiakuta’s stunning narrative and trailers. A couple of trailers have been released by the studio, and they boast jaw-dropping animation, which has impressed several audiences.
In addition to this, the anime’s story is very intricate and contains masterful world-building and a gritty narrative. Considering all these factors, it is obvious that Gachiakuta is poised to shake up the competition. Everyone is raving about the anime’s fluid visuals and high-energy action. Will these be enough for Gachiakuta to outshine heavyweights like Solo Leveling and Dandadan, and claim the crown?
Gachiakuta is a visual spectacle, despite being set in a world full of junk
Those who’ve seen the trailers for Gachiakuta know that the series’s animation is the first thing that grabs attention. Gachiakuta’s animation quality rivals the best in the industry, which makes sense when one looks at the fact that it is being backed up by Studio Bones Film, a studio known for delivering visually spectacular works like My Hero Academia: Vigilantes. The studio has tons of expertise with animation, and the trailers suggest that it is putting all of this expertise into this adaptation.
Every frame from the trailer is detailed and feels fluid. The animation of Gachiakuta is a masterclass in fluidity, detail, and color coordination. The series is filled with vibrant colors and dynamic camera work that brings its chaotic, junk-filled world to life (never thought we’d be praising junk, but here we are). The animation, however, is not just for showing off the world, but also the action. The trailers showcase some intense action sequences, and they are amazing.
There are a few frames in which we see the protagonist’s powers, and the movements have such flair. The animation makes them feel gritty yet realistic at the same time, and one can tell that the studio put a lot of work into rendering each frame. The audience agrees with our opinions. They’ve taken to social media platforms to express their views on the animation.
As somebody reading the manga I just know they’re gonna do this manga justice!!!
— SayakaIgarabami/#GREENLIGHTVOLUME10 CR: Gachiakuta (@LuvvvorLusttt) June 6, 2025
A few of them have even stated that if the animation of the series is anything like that of the trailers, then the series could be on par with that of Dandadan. Specifically, the background animation and character designs seem to be on the same level of detail are Dandadan, while the action scenes have Solo Leveling’s sleek feel to them.
While Solo Leveling may have its polished RPG-inspired aesthetic, and while Dadadan may thrive on its quirky, otherworldly aesthetic, Gachiakuta offers something unique. It offers us a look at a grungy, dystopian world that feels fresh yet familiar, and while this is a great aspect that will make it stand out, it isn’t the only thing Gachiakuta has in its favour. Animation might be one of the things that elevate an anime, but its narrative takes top priority, and lucky for Gachiakuta, it has a narrative that can rival the giants.
Gachiakuta’s narrative can rival Dandadan and Solo Leveling’s narratives
As mentioned above, an anime’s narrative can either make it or break it, and Gachiakuta has a narrative that can rival legends. The anime adaptation of Gachiakuta (as most of you are aware) is based on Kei Urana’s manga. The series follows Rudo, a boy from a slum, cast into an abyss of refuse. It’s a literal world of garbage that the upper class refuses to care for. This junk world is where he gains powers tied to trash (how unique is that?!) and seeks revenge on the society that dumped him there. What other anime can be described in this way? Very few, huh?
‘Gachiakuta’s unique premise blends raw emotion, social commentary, and inventive action, and is a tale of an underdog. It also has heart, much like Dandadan, and watching Rudo go from a nobody to a strong fighter reminds us of Solo Leveling. Gachiakuta‘s world is filled with a scavenger-punk aesthetic. This gives it the opportunity to show a darker, grittier, and grounded tone when compared to other anime.
If fans of the manga are to be believed (which they should be), then Gachiakuta also has amazing character development and unpredictable plot twists that actually feel refreshing and genuine. These are what the modern audience wants: a fresh story with a unique perspective filled with exciting plot twists. If the anime can nail these qualities, then it will no doubt become a big name in the industry, giving it the chance to potentially outshine its competitors.
Gachiakuta is shaping up to be a formidable challenger to anime legends like Dandadan and Solo Leveling. Its trailers have set a high bar with their stellar animation, and its story, which is rooted in a gritty, class-divided world, seems to offer huge amounts of thematic depth. While the trailers show huge promise, it is up to the anime to live up to their hype, and if it does, it may completely steal the spotlight at next year’s anime awards.
Dandadan and Solo Leveling are currently available to stream on Crunchyroll.
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