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Time of India
01-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Gachiakuta: New anime blockbuster to premiere early in India ahead of global release – here's all you need to know
Indian anime fans are in for a special treat as Gachiakuta, the highly anticipated anime adaptation of Kei Urana's manga, is set to premiere in India before its official global release. Crunchyroll, in a major push to connect with the booming anime audience in India, has announced an exclusive advance screening of the series in Mumbai on July 4. This premiere is part of a multi-country rollout across 15 regions, building anticipation for what's being hailed as one of the biggest anime blockbusters of the year. Special screening event of Gachiakuta in India The Indian screening will take place at PVR Icon, Andheri, Mumbai, on July 4 at 6:00 PM IST—two days ahead of its global launch. This event aligns with similar premieres in countries like France, Germany, Italy, Mexico, and Brazil. Simultaneously, Gachiakuta will also be showcased at Anime Expo in Los Angeles, where fans will be treated to a two-episode screening and a creator panel featuring manga artist Kei Urana, director Hideyoshi Andou, and producer Naoki Amano. Set in a dystopian world drenched in graffiti and rebellion, Gachiakuta follows Rudo, a wrongly accused outcast exiled into 'The Pit,' a brutal wasteland ruled by monstrous creatures and unforgiving survivors. Armed with only his will and a pair of gloves gifted by his adoptive father Regto (voiced by Toshiyuki Morikawa), Rudo faces terrifying foes, including Jabber (voiced by Yuuki Shin), a ruthless Raider who uses neurotoxin-laced rings. The anime promises a gritty emotional story filled with intense visuals and high-energy action that's expected to resonate with both seasoned anime fans and newcomers alike. Details about the global release and streaming in India Gachiakuta will officially begin streaming globally on Crunchyroll from July 6, 2025, and will be available in Hindi, Tamil, and Telugu for Indian audiences—allowing fans across the country to enjoy the series in their preferred language from day one. The anime is directed by Fumihiko Suganuma, with Hiroshi Seko (Attack on Titan, Chainsaw Man) handling series composition, and Taku Iwasaki (Bungo Stray Dogs) composing the soundtrack. Adding to the hype, the show's opening theme 'HUGs' by hardcore band Paledusk delivers an explosive soundscape, while the ending theme 'TOMOSHIBI' by DUSTCELL offers a dark and emotional close to each episode. Crunchyroll has also released exclusive behind-the-scenes footage titled 'Behind Gachiakuta', offering fans insight into how the creators merged raw graffiti art with anime storytelling. A new concept video and striking key visual boldly declared, 'Here Comes Gachiakuta,' setting the tone for what's expected to be one of the most powerful anime experiences of the year.
The Hindu
06-06-2025
- Entertainment
- The Hindu
‘Gachiakuta' trailer: Modern shounen marvel sets July release, with special theatrical premiere in India
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.
