After a brief one-week delay, Gachiakuta is back and stronger than ever. Episode 4 is set to premiere on August 3, and new preview images have been revealed, along with key staff credits and four exciting additions to the voice cast. With Studio Bones handling the animation and Crunchyroll continuing to stream the series, the story is ready to charge forward into darker, more dangerous territory.
Episode 4 introduces several new characters, each voiced by a seasoned talent. Mie Sonozaki will play Semiu, Satoshi Hino brings life to Gris, Kazuki Ura voices Follo, and Hisako Tojo steps in as Tomme. These characters are expected to expand the narrative and challenge Rudo in unexpected ways as the world of Gachiakuta continues to grow in depth and danger.
The episode synopsis hints at a major turning point. Rudo, now at the headquarters of the Cleaners, is eager to begin working with them officially. However, his plans hit a wall when he learns the group’s elusive leader is currently missing. Without the boss’s approval, Rudo cannot fully join the ranks and is forced to start at the very bottom as an apprentice. His first mission is to hunt small mutant beasts, but things quickly escalate when he comes face-to-face with a giant mutated creature, far beyond what he was prepared to handle.
The creative team behind this episode includes Hiroshi Seko on the script, with storyboarding by Atsushi Takahashi and direction by Masayuki Otsuki. Animation is led by Tomoyo Nakayama, Kazuaki Inaguma, and Kenji Hachizaki, who together promise a visually rich and emotionally intense experience.
The Gachiakuta manga, created by Kei Urana and supervised by Hideyoshi Andou, has been a standout title in Kodansha’s Weekly Shonen Magazine. As of June 2025, the manga has published fifteen volumes, and its English release by Kodansha USA has been steadily gaining readers since January 2024.
Gachiakuta continues to impress with its gritty world, inventive character design, and unique energy. Episode 4 looks to deepen Rudo’s journey by placing him in a vulnerable, untested role. As he navigates new environments and faces greater threats, fans will witness the start of a new arc that pushes his resolve and begins to hint at the mysteries surrounding the Sphere.
With the introduction of powerful new characters and a looming beast encounter, Gachiakuta is ready to hit its next stride. Whether you're here for the explosive action, the emotional stakes, or the evolving mythology, the next episode promises to deliver on all fronts.
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