One of the standout manga releases of 2024, Gachiakuta is now set to reach an even bigger audience with its anime adaptation from Bones (Mob Psycho 100, My Hero Academia), premiering on July 6 on Crunchyroll. This anime gives us yet another reason to dive into why this series, originally created by Kei Urana, is so incredible.
Gachiakuta: From Breakout Manga to Must-Watch Anime
At its core, Gachiakuta is a dark, gritty story of survival and revenge set against one of the most unique worlds we’ve seen in a while. Here’s a look at what it’s all about — and why the anime is already living up to the promise.
Gachiakuta follows Rudo, an orphan living in the slums with his adoptive parent. He has abilities that make him stand out from everyone else, but they also make him a target. One day, everything changes when he’s framed for a murder he didn’t commit and thrown into “the abyss,” cast off the edge of the floating city along with society’s trash.
Instead of dying, Rudo finds himself in a strange new world overrun by monsters made from discarded waste. There he meets Engine, a Janitor — someone who battles these creatures using specialized weapons. Rudo becomes a Janitor himself, determined to fight his way through this twisted new world and take revenge on those who destroyed his life.
It’s a series many first heard about thanks to Soul Eater creator Atsushi Ohkubo, who recommended it and even said he was passing the baton to Kei Urana, one of his former assistants. Those are big words — and big shoes to fill — but after watching these early episodes, we can see exactly why he said it. The anime already captures that same rough, energetic spirit, with unique character designs and a dark, inventive world that feels like it was always meant for the screen. And Bones are the perfect studio to bring this world and its characters to life.
What Makes Gachiakuta Stand Out
Gachiakuta stands out because it’s built on a gritty, unforgettable premise. A floating city that literally dumps its trash — and people — into an abyss crawling with monsters sets the stage for something dark and gripping. The worldbuilding is incredible, packed with raw, creative details, from the terrifying trash beasts to the entire culture surrounding the Janitors who fight them.
At the center of it all is Rudo, a main character you actually want to root for. His rage, desperation, and drive to uncover the truth give the story serious weight. On top of that, the character designs are unique and full of personality, with that sketchy, chaotic energy that perfectly matches the story’s themes of waste, survival, and revenge.
Why Bones Was the Perfect Studio
Bones was the perfect studio to adapt this. We’ve come to know Bones’ work from anime like Mob Psycho 100, My Hero Academia, and SK8 the Infinity — series full of raw emotion, dynamic scenes, and style that translates flawlessly into animation. They thrive with series like Gachiakuta, and it absolutely shows here — the fights are fluid and intense, and the entire world feels alive in a way that elevates the source material.
They know how to balance grit, emotion, and just enough humor to keep things human, which is exactly what Gachiakuta needs. The expressive character animation nails Rudo’s turmoil and those raw, vulnerable moments, while the grotesque beauty of the trash monsters and decaying environments looks even more vivid brought to life on screen.
After seeing these early episodes, it’s clear Bones completely understood what makes this series special. They absolutely got the assignment here and passed with flying colors. Bones is one of our favorite studios, so we had high hopes when we heard they were behind Gachiakuta, and they didn’t disappoint.
Trust us, it’s one you don’t want to miss. It’s early days, but Gachiakuta is already shaping up to be one of the best anime of 2025. It’s beautifully adapted, faithful to the source material, and everything we could have hoped for.
You can catch Gachiakuta on Crunchyroll starting July 6th—and if you haven’t tried it yet, you can start with a free 7-day Crunchyroll trial. After that, it’s $11.99/month, and you can cancel anytime. You can also learn more about the platform over on our Crunchyroll review.
