Gachiakuta Anime Manga Guide

About the Manga

Gachiakuta is a Japanese manga series written and illustrated by Kei Urana, with graffiti designs by Hideyoshi Ando. The series began serialization in Kodansha's Weekly Shōnen Magazine in February 2022.

As of November 2025, the manga has been collected into 17 tankōbon volumes. The series has received critical acclaim for its unique industrial wasteland setting, compelling characters, and thought-provoking themes about class struggle and finding value in what society discards.

Publication Information

Original Run

February 2022 - Ongoing

Magazine

Weekly Shōnen Magazine

Publisher

Kodansha

Volumes

17 (as of November 2025)

Author

Kei Urana

Graffiti Design

Hideyoshi Ando

Awards & Recognition

Global Special Prize - Next Manga Awards 2022 (Comics category)

Nominated - Kodansha Manga Awards 2023

Nominated - Kodansha Manga Awards 2024

Manga vs Anime

The Gachiakuta anime adaptation, produced by Bones Film, premiered in July 2025 and closely follows the manga's storyline. The 12-episode first season covers the early arcs of the manga, introducing viewers to the world of The Pit, the Cleaners, and the Raiders.

While the anime remains faithful to the source material, it enhances the experience with:

  • Stunning animation that brings the industrial wasteland to life
  • Dynamic fight choreography showcasing Vital Instruments in action
  • Voice acting that adds depth to character personalities
  • Original soundtrack that captures the dark fantasy atmosphere

Manga readers will appreciate the anime's faithful adaptation, while anime-only viewers can dive deeper into the story by reading the manga, which is several arcs ahead of the anime's coverage.

Where to Read

The Gachiakuta manga is officially available in English through various digital and physical retailers. Support the official release to help the series continue!