Hell Guard

The Hell Guard stands as the premier law enforcement organization in the Gachiakuta anime universe, operating primarily on The Ground—the vast, trash-filled world beneath the floating city known as The Sphere. Unlike the Cleaners who focus on exterminating Trash Beasts, the Hell Guard's mandate centers on maintaining order among the human population.

What sets the Hell Guard apart from other organizations is their deep-seated anti-Giver philosophy. They believe that reliance on Vital Instruments—the supernatural objects that grant powers to Givers—makes individuals fundamentally weak. This ideological stance shapes every aspect of their training, operations, and organizational culture.

The Hell Guard commands such authority that even the powerful Cleaners organization reports to them regularly. This hierarchical superiority makes the Hell Guard the ultimate authority on The Ground, wielding both military might and political power in equal measure.

The Hell Guard's operational mandate encompasses several critical functions that maintain stability on The Ground:

• District Patrol: Maintaining constant surveillance and presence across various districts of The Ground to deter criminal activity
• Border Security: Guarding critical boundaries and controlling movement between different zones
• Criminal Apprehension: Actively hunting and capturing criminals, with particular focus on Raiders—criminal Givers who pose significant threats
• Order Maintenance: Enforcing laws and regulations among The Ground's diverse and often desperate population
• Cleaners Oversight: Supervising the Cleaners organization and ensuring their operations align with Hell Guard directives

Their focus on apprehending Raiders puts them in direct conflict with one of The Ground's most dangerous criminal organizations, creating an ongoing cat-and-mouse dynamic that drives much of the anime's tension.

At the core of Hell Guard ideology lies a fundamental rejection of Vital Instruments and the power they grant. This isn't merely a tactical preference—it's a deeply held philosophical conviction that shapes the organization's entire identity.

The Hell Guard believes that reliance on Vital Instruments breeds weakness. In their view, Givers become dependent on external sources of power rather than developing their own innate abilities. This dependency, they argue, creates vulnerabilities that can be exploited and limits true growth as warriors.

Instead, the Hell Guard prioritizes mastery over conventional weaponry and tactical discipline. Their training regimens emphasize expert proficiency with traditional weapons, advanced combat tactics, physical conditioning to peak human performance, mental discipline, and team coordination.

The organization prides itself on being lethal even without supernatural aid. Their success in combating Givers demonstrates that their philosophy, while controversial, has practical merit in the dangerous world of The Ground.

Within the Hell Guard's ranks exists an elite unit known as the Red Horns, representing the absolute pinnacle of the organization's combat capabilities. This specialized squad handles the most dangerous missions and confronts the most formidable threats on The Ground.

The Red Horns are led by Captain Kyouka Nijiku, a highly skilled warrior whose tactical acumen and combat prowess have earned her this prestigious position. Serving as second-in-command is Goka Nijiku, Kyouka's brother and a formidable combatant in his own right.

The Red Horns represent what every Hell Guard trainee aspires to become—the ultimate expression of the organization's philosophy that skill, discipline, and determination can triumph over supernatural power.

The Hell Guard maintains a complex relationship with The Sphere—the floating city suspended high above The Ground. While they operate exclusively on The Ground and have no authority within The Sphere itself, the organization harbors deep interest in understanding this mysterious realm.

The Hell Guard actively investigates the historical relationship between The Ground and The Sphere, seeking to understand how these two worlds were created or separated. When individuals like Rudo—a Spherite who fell to The Ground—appear, the Hell Guard views them as invaluable sources of intelligence.

The physical separation between these worlds is maintained by The Border—a dangerous space between clouds that is extremely difficult and often fatal to traverse, effectively preventing direct access to The Sphere.

Throughout the Gachiakuta anime, the Hell Guard serves as a complex force that exists between ally and antagonist. While they maintain order and combat genuine threats like the Raiders, their authoritarian methods and anti-Giver prejudice often put them at odds with protagonists.

Their presence creates constant tension for characters like Rudo, who must navigate the Hell Guard's interest in him as a Spherite while pursuing his own goals. The organization's power means they cannot be simply fought or ignored—they must be carefully managed and sometimes cooperated with.

Through characters like the Nijiku siblings, the anime humanizes the Hell Guard, showing that behind the authoritarian facade are individuals with their own motivations, relationships, and struggles.