Anime fans who have been missingMy Hero Academiaare in luck, because the studio behind the superhero shonen is gearing up to release its next big project.Studio Bones' new anime series is likely to be its biggest hit yet,and it will be streaming on Crunchyroll in July 2025.
Gachiakuta,based on the original manga by Kei Urana, isan action manga unlike anything fans have seen before.Coming from a studio with a proven track record like Bones, the anime adaptation ofGachiakutawill undoubtedly be an incredible hit.
©Kei Urana, Hideyoshi Andou and KODANSHA/ “GACHIAKUTA” Production Committee
The trailer forGachiakutawas released on YouTube, giving fans a glimpse into the compelling, dark story.Rudo, the main character, is sent to a horrific underworld known as the Pit when he is wrongfully accused of a murderhe did not commit. In this new, disheartening environment, Rudo must use his powers, not only to keep himself alive, but to escape and achieve justice. The series is packed with exhilarating fight scenes between Rudo and terrifying creatures called Trash Beasts, who lurk around every corner, ready to attack anyone unlucky enough to stumble upon them.
The Next Shonen Mega-Hit Just Got Bigger With a New Anime From the Studio Behind Hero Academia
Gachiakuta is one of the best shonen manga to come out in recent years, and an upcoming anime adaptation by Bones will make it even bigger.
The team behindGachiakuta’sanime adaptationis filled with talented creators. The director, Fumihiko Suganuma, previously worked onTrain to the End of the Worldand the character designer, Satoshi Ishino, contributed his skills to projects likeDate A LiveandTokyo Mew Mew New. Furthermore, the writer ofGachiakuta’scomposition,Hiroshi Seko, worked on a host of other popular shonen series, includingDan Da Dan, Attack on Titan, Jujutsu Kaisen, Chainsaw Man,andMob Psycho 100.Studio Bones' productions are also known for their gorgeous musical scores, and Taku Iwasaki, who worked onShin Kamen RiderandBungo Stray Dogs,is producingGachiakuta’sscore.
Gachiakuta, Also Created by Bones Studio, Can Fill the Gap My Hero Academia Left
Gachiakuta’smanga has already been recognized worldwide as a masterpiece since itsfirst appearance in Kodansha’s Weekly Shonen Magazine,receiving the 2022 Next Manga Awards' Global Special Prize,a testament to its quality. Many characteristics makeGachiakutaa unique standout in the genre, such as its intriguing premise, darker, grim tone, the character designs of its humans and monsters, and its distinctive art style that incorporates graffiti elements, with the help of graffiti artist, Hideyoshi Andou. Both fans ofGachiakuta’smanga and entirely new viewers will surely enjoy the action-packed anime rendition, set to release this summer.
“Gachiakutastands out as one of the most unique shonen anime in recent years, blending intense action with a striking artistic style. Crunchyroll is proud to partner with Kodansha and Bones Film to bring this exciting new story to fans worldwide, exclusively to the Crunchyroll streaming service,” said Asa Suehira, Crunchyroll’s Chief Content Officer.
SinceMy Hero Academia’seighth and final seasonis set to air this fall 2025,Bones needed a new hit shonen anime to fill in the gap thatMy Hero Academiawill leave.Gachiakutaseems to be the perfect new candidate to capture fans' attention, with all the terrifying battle sequences, stellar animation, in-depth character development, and skilled screenwriting fans have come to expect from Bones' shonen anime productions. This July 2025,Gachiakuta’sfirst season will be available on Crunchyroll, and it is definitely going to be a hit that shonen anime fans will not want to miss.
