The anime adaptation of Gachiakuta is almost here, and ahead of its impending release, Crunchyroll (in partnership with Kodansha, Avex, and Bones) has launched a global anime movement to build excitement for this new series around the world — Gachiakuta World Takeover!
Global Premiere Events
Prior to its official streaming debut, Gachiakuta will premiere early in 15 countries and regions through special advance screenings.
- United States: Anime Expo (Los Angeles) – July 4 at 10:00 a.m. PDT
- France: Japan Expo (Paris) – July 4 at 11:45 a.m. CEST
- Brazil: Anime Friends (São Paulo) – Date TBA
- Germany: Astor Film Lounge (Berlin) – July 5 at 6:00 p.m. CEST
- India: PVR Icon (Mumbai) – July 4 at TBA
- Mexico: Antara Shopping Mall (Mexico City) – July 4 at TBA
- Italy: The Space Moderno, Piazza della Repubblica (Rome) – July 4 at 6:30 p.m. CEST
Main Trailer Reveal
Special Content: Behind-the-Scenes & Fan Graffiti Experience
- “Behind Gachiakuta” Video Interview: A behind-the-scenes look at creators Kei Urana and Hideyoshi Andou, diving into their creative process and passion for fusing manga with graffiti.
- Gachiakuta Graffiti Maker Website: An interactive experience where fans can create their own personalized “Gachi-style” graffiti tags inspired by the series’ bold aesthetic
OP/ED Track Reveal
The OP and ED tracks have also been confirmed:
Opening Theme: “HUGs” by Paledusk
Ending Theme: “TOMOSHIBI” by DUSTCELL
Voice Actor Announcements
Toshiyuki Morikawa joins the cast as Regto, the man who raised Rudo after he lost his parents. He gave Rudo a pair of gloves.
Yuuki Shin joins the cat as Jabber, one of the “Raiders,” a group of ground bandits. He fights using rings containing a powerful neurotoxin.
Based on the Japanese manga series written and illustrated by Kei Urana, the anime adaptation of Gachiakuta is produced by Bones Film. The series is directed by Fumihiko Suganuma, who will be making his directorial debut, with series composition by Hiroshi Seko and music by Taku Iwasaki.
“Crawl back from the abyss of Hell to change this lousy world. ‘Gachiakuta’ follows Rudo, a young outcast falsely accused of murder and exiled into the wasteland known as The Pit. Facing monstrous Trash Beasts and a world stacked against him, Rudo must rise from the depths and challenge the power structures that discarded him.”
Gachiakuta will begin streaming exclusively on Crunchyroll on July 6.
