The Gachiakuta anime has revealed its main trailer, along with a new key visual, cast details, theme songs, and a premiere date set for July 6. Crunchyroll has kicked off the Gachiakuta World Takeover, a global promotional campaign ahead of the anime’s exclusive worldwide streaming launch on July 6.
In collaboration with Bones, Kodansha, and Avex, this initiative aims to introduce anime fans to what is being touted as the next big shonen series.
The announcement includes the release of the main trailer, offering an exciting preview of the action-packed series. Crunchyroll also unveiled a striking new key visual, a global premiere schedule, and interactive fan experiences designed to immerse viewers in the graffiti-inspired world of Gachiakuta.
“There’s a raw, emotional current in Gachiakuta that will resonate with fans the moment they see it,” said Gita Rebbapragada, Chief Operating Officer at Crunchyroll. “These promotional efforts are designed to match the excitement and intensity of this remarkable story, drawing them into an unforgettable narrative journey.”
Global Premiere Screenings Announced; Anime Expo 2025 Appearance
Before its streaming debut, Gachiakuta is set to premiere in 15 countries and regions with exclusive advance screenings at major anime events and theaters. Key highlights include:
United States: Anime Expo (Los Angeles) – July 4 at 10:00 AM PDT
Featuring a two-episode screening, a panel with creators Kei Urana and Hideyoshi Andou, and producer Naoki Amano, alongside an immersive Gachiakuta-themed installation on the show floor.France: Japan Expo (Paris) – July 4 at 11:45 AM CEST
Brazil: Anime Friends (São Paulo) – Date TBA
Germany: Astor Film Lounge (Berlin) – July 5 at 6:00 PM CEST
India: PVR Icon (Mumbai) – July 4, time TBA
Mexico: Antara Shopping Mall (Mexico City) – July 4, time TBA
Italy: The Space Moderno, Piazza della Repubblica (Rome) – July 4 at 6:30 PM CEST
More premiere details for other regions will be shared soon. Check out the new key visual below:
Gachiakuta – New Anime Key Visual
Special Content and Interactive Fan Experiences
To enhance the campaign, Crunchyroll introduced two impressive features:
“Behind Gachiakuta” Video Interview: A behind-the-scenes glimpse at creators Kei Urana and Hideyoshi Andou, showcasing their creative process and the influence of graffiti culture on the series' distinctive style.
Gachiakuta Graffiti Maker Website: AA digital platform where fans can create personalized graffiti tags inspired by the aesthetic of the anime.
“Here Comes Gachiakuta” Concept Video:
You can view the message in various languages below:
Music: OP/ED Theme Songs Artists Announced
The opening and ending theme songs are officially confirmed.
Opening Theme – “HUGs” by Paledusk: The rising global band delivers their hardcore sound to the anime, perfectly complementing its intense emotions and action-packed energy.
Ending Theme – “TOMOSHIBI” by DUSTCELL: Famous for their haunting and moody sound, the duo’s track captures the journey of the protagonist, Rudo.
New Character and Voice Cast Additions
In addition to the main Gachiakuta trailer and other announcements, two new characters were introduced:
Regto Voiced by Toshiyuki Morikawa, he is a guardian figure who took care of Rudo after the tragic loss of his parents. He is recognized for giving Rudo a distinctive pair of gloves as a meaningful gift.
Jabber (Voiced by Yuki Shin): A raider and ground bandit specializing in combat with neurotoxin-infused rings.
The main staff for the Gachiakuta anime includes:
Director: Fumihiko Suganuma
Series Composition: Hiroshi Seko
Character Design & Chief Animation Director: Satoshi Ishino
Music: Taku Iwasaki (NEW)
Animation Production: BONES FILM
What Is Gachiakuta About?
Falsely accused of a crime he didn’t commit, Rudo is banished to live among the "rest of the trash." Fueled by vengeance, he sets out on a mission to make those who wronged him pay. According to the official synopsis by Crunchyroll:
Crawl back from the abyss of Hell to change this lousy world!
Rudo lives in the slums of a floating town, where the poor scrape by under the shadow of the rich who live a sumptuous life, simply casting their garbage off the side, into the abyss. Then one day, he’s falsely accused of murder, and his wrongful conviction leads to an unimaginable punishment—exile off the edge, with the rest of the trash. Down on the surface, the cast-off waste of humanity has bred vicious monsters, and if Rudo wants to have any hope of discovering the truth and seeking vengeance against those who cast him into Hell, he will have to master a new power and join a group known as the Cleaners who battle the hulking trash beasts of the Pit!
Where Will Gachiakuta Anime Be Streaming
The Gachiakuta anime is set to stream exclusively on Crunchyroll worldwide starting July 6, 2025, though certain regions will be excluded from access. The following regions and countries will not be supported:
elarus
Russia
Asia (but India will be included)
Background Information
Kei Urana is the creator of the Gachiakuta manga, both writing and illustrating it. The series is serialized in Kodansha’s Weekly Shonen Magazine and, as of March 2025, consists of 14 volumes. Kodansha USA has been publishing the English version since January 2024.