The Pit (The Ground)

The Pit, also known as The Ground or The Abyss, is a vast dystopian wasteland beneath The Sphere. This massive garbage dump receives everything deemed "trash" by the Spherites above—including discarded objects, criminals, and unwanted individuals.

The Pit is characterized by immense piles of discarded trash and dangerous Trash Beasts. It's a toxic, foul-smelling environment where survival requires constant vigilance and often supernatural abilities granted by Vital Instruments.

This is where protagonist Rudo was cast after being falsely accused of murder. For those exiled from The Sphere, The Pit represents both a death sentence and, paradoxically, a chance at a new life.

The Pit's environment is toxic and hostile to human life. The air is thick with pollution, making protective gear like masks essential. The world experiences trash rains and trash storms—violent events where massive amounts of refuse cascade from the sky.

Safe Zones

Relative sanctuaries where pollution levels are manageable and Trash Beast activity is minimal. These areas house settlements like the Cleaners' headquarters.

Polluted Zones

Areas where Trash Beasts roam freely and the environment is significantly more hazardous. The Cleaners regularly patrol these areas.

No Man's Lands

Highly dangerous zones where pollution can be fatal even with protective gear. Home to the most powerful Trash Beasts.

Trash Beasts are monstrous creatures formed from discarded trash and accumulated emotional energy called "Thought" or "Anima". They're physical manifestations of the memories and emotions that objects once held.

Normal weapons are ineffective against them—they can only be defeated by Givers using Vital Instruments. This creates a supernatural arms race in The Pit.

Despite harsh conditions, The Pit is inhabited by resilient communities including exiles from The Sphere, native-born Pit dwellers, the Cleaners organization, and Raiders.

Survival requires protective equipment, scavenging skills, combat readiness, and community cooperation. The inhabitants have developed a culture of resourcefulness distinct from The Sphere's excess.

The Pit serves as the primary setting for the Gachiakuta anime, enabling exploration of themes like environmental consequences, social inequality, resilience, and the question of what defines "trash."

For Rudo, The Pit represents both punishment and opportunity—a place where he must navigate danger while seeking to clear his name and expose the truth.