Anime fans who have been missing My Hero Academia are 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, is an action manga unlike anything fans have seen before. Coming from a studio with a proven track record like Bones, the anime adaptation of Gachiakuta will undoubtedly be an incredible hit.

Gachiakuta Will Premiere on Crunchyroll in July 2025

The Shonen Tells the Story of Rudo, Who Was Wrongfully Accused of a Crime and Sent to a Terrifying Abyss

©Kei Urana, Hideyoshi Andou and KODANSHA/ “GACHIAKUTA” Production Committee

The trailer for Gachiakuta was 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 murder he 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 team behind Gachiakuta's anime adaptation is filled with talented creators. The director, Fumihiko Suganuma, previously worked on Train to the End of the World and the character designer, Satoshi Ishino, contributed his skills to projects like Date A Live and Tokyo Mew Mew New. Furthermore, the writer of Gachiakuta's composition, Hiroshi Seko, worked on a host of other popular shonen series, including Dan Da Dan, Attack on Titan, Jujutsu Kaisen, Chainsaw Man, and Mob Psycho 100. Studio Bones' productions are also known for their gorgeous musical scores, and Taku Iwasaki, who worked on Shin Kamen Rider and Bungo Stray Dogs, is producing Gachiakuta's score.

Fans Missing My Hero Academia Should Give Gachiakuta a Try

Gachiakuta, Also Created by Bones Studio, Can Fill the Gap My Hero Academia Left

©Kei Urana, Hideyoshi Andou and KODANSHA/ “GACHIAKUTA” Production Committee

Gachiakuta's manga has already been recognized worldwide as a masterpiece since its first appearance in Kodansha’s Weekly Shonen Magazine, receiving the 2022 Next Manga Awards' Global Special Prize, a testament to its quality. Many characteristics make Gachiakuta a 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 of Gachiakuta's manga and entirely new viewers will surely enjoy the action-packed anime rendition, set to release this summer.

“Gachiakuta stands 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.

Since My Hero Academia's eighth and final season is set to air this fall 2025, Bones needed a new hit shonen anime to fill in the gap that My Hero Academia will leave. Gachiakuta seems 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's first season will be available on Crunchyroll, and it is definitely going to be a hit that shonen anime fans will not want to miss.