A poster for ‘Gachiakuta’
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The highly anticipated anime adaptation of Gachiakuta is officially set to premiere on Crunchyroll starting July 6, 2025. Already hailed as a potential game-changer for modern shounen, the series will receive a special theatrical debut in several countries ahead of the streaming launch, including India, where fans can catch it early on July 4 at PVR Icon in Mumbai.

Gachiakuta, created by Kei Urana with graffiti artist Hideyoshi Andou, has built a reputation as one of the most exciting shounen manga of recent years. First serialised in Weekly Shonen Magazine in 2022, it now spans 14 volumes and is published in English by Kodansha USA. With Studio Bones (My Hero Academia, Mob Psycho 100) producing the anime, and a creative team stacked with veterans including director Fumihiko Suganuma, writer Hiroshi Seko, and composer Taku Iwasaki, the expectations are intense.

The official trailer, released alongside a new key visual, introduces the protagonist Rudo Surebrec, a slum dweller wrongfully accused of murder and exiled into the abyss, which is essentially, a trash pit crawling with monstrous creatures. There, Rudo must fight for survival and vengeance, joining a group called the Cleaners to battle towering trash beasts.

The anime also showcases high-profile voice talent, with Aoi Ichikawa as Rudo, Katsuyuki Konishi as Enjin, Yumiri Hanamori as Riyou Reaper, and Yoshitsugu Matsuoka as Zanka Nijiku. The series will also feature an opening song “HUGs” by Paledusk and an ending theme “TOMOSHIBI” by DUSTCELL.

Alongside India, premiere screenings are planned in Tokyo, Los Angeles, Paris, São Paulo, Berlin, and Rome. The July 4 premiere at Anime Expo in L.A. will also feature a panel with creators Kei Urana, Hideyoshi Andou, and producer Naoki Amano.