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ガチアクタ [Gachiakuta] #1
Gachiakuta #1
Rudo żyje w slumsach na obrzeżach metropolii, której granice wyznacza Otchłań – bezdenne wysypisko, a zarazem miejsce egzekucji. Pewnego dnia chłopak zostaje oskarżony i skazany za zbrodnię, której nie popełnił, a w konsekwencji – strącony do Otchłani. Cudem udaje mu się jednak przeżyć upadek. Uratowany przez tajemniczego mężczyznę imieniem Enjin, Rudo odkrywa w sobie niezwykłą zdolność dawania przedmiotom życia i wydobywania z nich mocy. Uzbrojony w nową siłę postanawia nie tylko zemścić się za niesprawiedliwość, jaka go dotknęła, ale też zmienić cały ten przeklęty świat!
192 pages, Paperback
First published May 17, 2022
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August 25, 2025
love the setting, love the magic system, love the character designs… and the mc? he’s insane but in a funny way. i mean, poor kid, but he’s so intense, i fully believe he could destroy the whole world on sheer rage alone.
July 16, 2023
Impressive debut manga for Atsushi Okubo’s (Fire Force/Soul Eater) former assistant.
Art wise Kei Urana immediately shows her personality. If some tricks were learned with Okubo (street art style, deformed angles) she imprints them with a powerful gritty/scratchy style. She tries weird angles, different techniques (drawing in white over black for example) and delivers impressive charged up pages. Very good character designs too.
Her inking kinda sucks though or at least gives an impression of not totally mastered febrility. The city settings of the first volume are very poor and mechanical though they’ll improve in the next.
Plot wise only two volumes released in France so far so we’re still in the introduction. There’s a kind of ecological view but I can’t say if it’ll stick or not. The characters are engaging, the antagonist merely suggested (he seems cool though). The world described is binary with a strong Gunm vibe. There’s still a lot to uncover and I impatientely expect volume 3.
Art wise Kei Urana immediately shows her personality. If some tricks were learned with Okubo (street art style, deformed angles) she imprints them with a powerful gritty/scratchy style. She tries weird angles, different techniques (drawing in white over black for example) and delivers impressive charged up pages. Very good character designs too.
Her inking kinda sucks though or at least gives an impression of not totally mastered febrility. The city settings of the first volume are very poor and mechanical though they’ll improve in the next.
Plot wise only two volumes released in France so far so we’re still in the introduction. There’s a kind of ecological view but I can’t say if it’ll stick or not. The characters are engaging, the antagonist merely suggested (he seems cool though). The world described is binary with a strong Gunm vibe. There’s still a lot to uncover and I impatientely expect volume 3.
March 31, 2023
I've been reading this weekly and it's so damn good!! I love the world, characters and the idea already. I can't wait for more!! Also Rudo is surprisingly not as annoying as most Shonen MC, in fact I liked him from chapter 1.
October 28, 2025
I read this manga in one sitting even though I have emails to reply to, exam to set and lesson note to master.
it is good to enter a world that is not yours once in a while
it is good to enter a world that is not yours once in a while
November 23, 2025
SOOO COOOOL😍
July 7, 2024
This was an INSANELY strong start to a series. It oozes style and punk anger at the establishment. Love it so far and want to see where Rudo goes from here.
July 17, 2025
Imagine a society where the haves literally throw their trash at the have-nots, and the have-nots then… well, they make weapons out of it. Rudo is a delightfully hot-headed orphan who is framed for a murder he didn't commit. His punishment? Being unceremoniously dumped into the "Abyss," a literal trash heap that's less "landfill chic" and more "hellscape with really pointy bits."
This was so thrilling! It's got heart, it's got action and it's got enough repurposed garbage to make even the most dedicated eco-warrior raise an eyebrow.
A surprisingly fresh take on the shonen genre that proves one man's trash is truly a treasure... and potentially a lethal weapon.
This was so thrilling! It's got heart, it's got action and it's got enough repurposed garbage to make even the most dedicated eco-warrior raise an eyebrow.
A surprisingly fresh take on the shonen genre that proves one man's trash is truly a treasure... and potentially a lethal weapon.
September 17, 2025
rating: 3.5
the art slaps so hard
the art slaps so hard
May 2, 2023
Increíble historia con un fantástico dibujo.
November 26, 2025
This was such a breath of fresh air! Yes, it leans into a few familiar shonen elements but I genuinely enjoyed this volume. The art style is expressive, raw, and perfectly suited to the world.
I’m not sure if it’s the unique premise, Rudo himself, the art, or the powers but I’m definitely hooked and excited to pick up the next volume. Rudo’s belief that well cared for and loved items will be imbued with souls is also oddly wholesome. That character-defining idea really makes me love Rudo.
(Random side note - Pretty disappointed that Rudo’s childhood friend, Chiwa, was so ready to believe he was a murderer.)
~Synopsis~
Falsely accused of murder and thrown from the floating city into a sprawling abyss of garbage, Rudo is forced to fight for survival. Even though he grew up as an outcast in a city split between luxury and poverty, nothing could have prepared him for what he encounters in the Abyss. Massive monsters, toxic mists, and a whole civilization await him as do his strange new powers.
Thank you Kodansha Comics for providing this book for review consideration via NetGalley. All opinions are my own.
I’m not sure if it’s the unique premise, Rudo himself, the art, or the powers but I’m definitely hooked and excited to pick up the next volume. Rudo’s belief that well cared for and loved items will be imbued with souls is also oddly wholesome. That character-defining idea really makes me love Rudo.
(Random side note - Pretty disappointed that Rudo’s childhood friend, Chiwa, was so ready to believe he was a murderer.)
~Synopsis~
Falsely accused of murder and thrown from the floating city into a sprawling abyss of garbage, Rudo is forced to fight for survival. Even though he grew up as an outcast in a city split between luxury and poverty, nothing could have prepared him for what he encounters in the Abyss. Massive monsters, toxic mists, and a whole civilization await him as do his strange new powers.
Thank you Kodansha Comics for providing this book for review consideration via NetGalley. All opinions are my own.
November 22, 2025
The art style is gorgeous !!!
And the world is so interesting. It’s def something new and original! Can’t wait to read more.
And the world is so interesting. It’s def something new and original! Can’t wait to read more.
January 14, 2024
2,5/5. Not for me. It wasn't bad, the action was good, the art was okay and the story even if not really original was also fine. It isn't bad, but it isn't memorable, entertaining, different or unique in any way that made me want to continue with this series. The major turn off would be the, I guess we can call it magic system, that just feel a bit ridiculous to me. I won't go forward with that one, but it could please some readers for sure.
November 21, 2023
4.5/5
The more I think about it the more I like it.
This was so different and new, totally a breath of fresh air.
The story has a classic structure, but the topic and the setting used are totally new.
I'm super duper curious to continue the series and it was definitely worth the hype it got, just maybe not all the too many different versions the first volume got tho lol
The more I think about it the more I like it.
This was so different and new, totally a breath of fresh air.
The story has a classic structure, but the topic and the setting used are totally new.
I'm super duper curious to continue the series and it was definitely worth the hype it got, just maybe not all the too many different versions the first volume got tho lol
November 18, 2025
Купила цю манґу через стиль малюнку: він дуже своєрідний, геть не схожий на іншу манґу, динамічний та подекуди ексцентричний. А як прочитала, то виявилось, що тут ще й класні герої, світ та сюжет. Але про все по порядку.
Світ Gachiakuta поділений на 2 частини: Небокрай - місто, схиблене на чистоті, де будь-які не ідеальні речі потрапляють на смітник, та Безодню - місце, куди скидають сміття та злочинців з Небокраю. Головний герой Рудо потрапляє у Безодню за злочин, якого не скоював, й, щоб помститися за кривду, прагне повернутися назад. Та це не так просто зробити, адже Безодня кишить монстрами та людьми, що щиро ненавидять небокрайців. Тож, щоб таки повернутися у Небокрай, Рудо приєднується до "Чистильників", але не все так просто...
Перший том ідеально збалансований: це чудовий початок історії, де одразу показано світ, його конфлікти, головного героя, його прагнення, персонажів Небокраю та Безодню, їхні мотиви, трохи бійок і трохи критики надмірного споживання.
Про останнє - я перший раз бачу у манзі таке збалансоване поєднання екологічної тематики та пригодницької складової. Мало того, це ще й підкріплено малюнком.
Мені дуже сподобався початок цієї історії, тож буду її рекомендувати та читати далі.
А ще більше моїх думок про книжки у Telegram-каналі.
Світ Gachiakuta поділений на 2 частини: Небокрай - місто, схиблене на чистоті, де будь-які не ідеальні речі потрапляють на смітник, та Безодню - місце, куди скидають сміття та злочинців з Небокраю. Головний герой Рудо потрапляє у Безодню за злочин, якого не скоював, й, щоб помститися за кривду, прагне повернутися назад. Та це не так просто зробити, адже Безодня кишить монстрами та людьми, що щиро ненавидять небокрайців. Тож, щоб таки повернутися у Небокрай, Рудо приєднується до "Чистильників", але не все так просто...
Перший том ідеально збалансований: це чудовий початок історії, де одразу показано світ, його конфлікти, головного героя, його прагнення, персонажів Небокраю та Безодню, їхні мотиви, трохи бійок і трохи критики надмірного споживання.
Про останнє - я перший раз бачу у манзі таке збалансоване поєднання екологічної тематики та пригодницької складової. Мало того, це ще й підкріплено малюнком.
Мені дуже сподобався початок цієї історії, тож буду її рекомендувати та читати далі.
А ще більше моїх думок про книжки у Telegram-каналі.
September 16, 2024
Pues no tiene mala pinta para nada, cuidado que no se convierta en la próxima portada de la shonen jump
September 29, 2025
solid debut!! i've heard so many good things and am already a fan of the character designs i've seen floating around so i will be continuing.
also, engine's hot.
also, engine's hot.
August 19, 2025
since I already watched the anime so I'm just skimming through the first volume, but the art style is amazing!
July 5, 2022
Oh, this is going to be a very cool series, isn't it?
I am OBSESSED with the artwork. It is exaggerated and full of character, with lots of fun experimentation with the "camera" and stylized perspectives. I found the detailed art and panels very fitting considering the plot emphasizes that every object has a "soul" (so of course every panel is oozing with care and soul).
My only nit-picks are that I'm hoping the characters can be developed more in the future and I wish the narrative around waste wasn't given so much exposition. It would be explained quite well simply through the actions/abilities of the characters and world-building.
I am OBSESSED with the artwork. It is exaggerated and full of character, with lots of fun experimentation with the "camera" and stylized perspectives. I found the detailed art and panels very fitting considering the plot emphasizes that every object has a "soul" (so of course every panel is oozing with care and soul).
My only nit-picks are that I'm hoping the characters can be developed more in the future and I wish the narrative around waste wasn't given so much exposition. It would be explained quite well simply through the actions/abilities of the characters and world-building.
March 14, 2025
so the anime trailer came out yesterday so i was like shit i guess its finally time to catch up before it comes out and.... YUP. THIS HAS SO MUCH SAUCE WTF. rudo i would die for you. kill for you. i love the world building already and what the fuck is going down. ART STYLE. IT SCRATCHES MY BRAIN SOOOOO RIGHT also.... enjin??? lets talk later 💋
June 18, 2025
Іноді достатньо лише анотації, щоб зацікавити настільки, що одразу відкладаєш усе інше. Саме так сталося з «Ґачіакутою» Кей Урани. Це темне фентезі, яке одразу привертає увагу своїм зухвалим художнім стилем, незвичним бойовим концептом і постапокаліптичним світом, де навіть сміття має душу.
Головний герой — юний Рудо, відомий як «сміттєвий злодюжка». Він мешкає на околиці верхнього світу, збирає викинуті речі, аби дати їм другий шанс. Але все змінюється, коли його прийомного батька вбивають, а самого хлопця звинувачують у злочині. Як покарання — падіння в Безодню (не ту про яку ви подумали), місце, що його всі бояться. Проте замість смерті на Рудо чекає новий світ — гори сміття, монстри та дивні сили. Тут він знаходить у собі здатність давати предметам силу — бути «ґівером». Тепер його мета — вижити, дізнатися правду і, можливо, зруйнувати старий лад.
Найсильніша сторона першого тому — світ. Головна ідея, що «непотрібне» насправді може бути цінним, пояснюється упродовж розвитку сюжету. Особливо цікавим є концепт Безодні, куди викидають усе: речі, людей, сміття, надії. Це не просто антураж, а метафора соціального поділу, в якій «верхні» живуть у комфорті, а «нижні» виживають серед відходів. Також вражає контраст — між летючим містом угорі та купами бруду внизу.
Рудо — типовий герой-темна конячка. У ньому поєднуються риси, знайомі шанувальникам жанру: бунтівний характер, відданість, прагнення справедливості. Але саме його сила — здатність «оживляти» речі, які для нього щось означають — додає цікавості. Вона і вражає, і трохи лякає: звичайні предмети стають смертоносною зброєю, а сам Рудо часом нагадує кимось забутого демона серед мотлоху. Його мотивація — добитися справедливості й відплати верхньому світу.
Графічно «Ґачіакута» виглядає цікаво, хоча не завжди однаково сильно. Кей Урана експериментує з перспективами, використовує чорно-білі інверсії, динамічні панелі, що додає манзі рваного й брутального стилю. Усе це створює відчуття тривожності й хаосу. Проте тло виглядає дещо механічно і спрощено. Можливо художниця тільки розганяється. Не знаю. А от дизайн персонажів і монстрів — безумовно сильна сторона.
«Ґачіакута» — це похмура історія про другі шанси, про боротьбу з системою й про людей, яких не можна просто викинути. Варто звернути увагу на цю манґу хоча б заради її унікального світу, цікавого бойового концепту та емоційного підтексту. Поки що це лише перший том великої історії, але він виконує свою місію добре — змушує хотіти читати далі.
November 28, 2025
Thank you NetGalley and Kodansha Comics, for providing an eARC in exchange for an honest review!
“They say that when an object is well loved it is eventually imbued with a soul, then what about the garbage, the trash that gets thrown away? What is that imbued with?”
Gachiakuta is an ongoing dark fantasy manga series written and illustrated by Kei Urana featuring graffiti designs by Andō Hideyoshi. Gachiakuta offers a nice blend of energetic and stylish punk vibe shounen storytelling, inventive worldbuilding and themes like class divide and capitalism.
The premise: a floating city divides society by class, the wealthy living comfortably above while the poor are relegated to the slums beneath them. Anything deemed useless, for example objects, people, and even those falsely condemned, are cast into the massive pit below. When Rudo is framed for the murder of his adoptive father, he is cast down into the pit. There, lies a landscape shaped by the emotional residue of the world above. Discarded objects absorb the feelings of their owners, and when large amounts of “anima” gathers, they mutate into monstrous “trash beasts.” Humanity’s survival depends on the Cleaners, a group of fighters who awaken the souls of beloved objects into ''vital instruments'', transforming everyday items into personalized weapons. It really could be anything - scissors, umbrella, wooden stick, gloves etc. The side characters are lively + they have big personalities, and with Rude in the mix, who's rough around the edges, socially off, and constantly ticked off at how the world treats trash, the dynamic between each of them can be entertaining.
Overall, the art is cool and unique, and the pacing for the story is just right. The mystery is there and the upcoming events will be dynamic for sure (I've seen anime already, so we are in for a treat).I read that Urana used to be assistant to Atsushi Ohkubo (Soul Eater/Fire Force) and is now acknowledged by him as his rightful successor. Pretty cool, I think.
Rating: 4.5
p.s. Enjin & Gris 👀
“They say that when an object is well loved it is eventually imbued with a soul, then what about the garbage, the trash that gets thrown away? What is that imbued with?”
Gachiakuta is an ongoing dark fantasy manga series written and illustrated by Kei Urana featuring graffiti designs by Andō Hideyoshi. Gachiakuta offers a nice blend of energetic and stylish punk vibe shounen storytelling, inventive worldbuilding and themes like class divide and capitalism.
The premise: a floating city divides society by class, the wealthy living comfortably above while the poor are relegated to the slums beneath them. Anything deemed useless, for example objects, people, and even those falsely condemned, are cast into the massive pit below. When Rudo is framed for the murder of his adoptive father, he is cast down into the pit. There, lies a landscape shaped by the emotional residue of the world above. Discarded objects absorb the feelings of their owners, and when large amounts of “anima” gathers, they mutate into monstrous “trash beasts.” Humanity’s survival depends on the Cleaners, a group of fighters who awaken the souls of beloved objects into ''vital instruments'', transforming everyday items into personalized weapons. It really could be anything - scissors, umbrella, wooden stick, gloves etc. The side characters are lively + they have big personalities, and with Rude in the mix, who's rough around the edges, socially off, and constantly ticked off at how the world treats trash, the dynamic between each of them can be entertaining.
Overall, the art is cool and unique, and the pacing for the story is just right. The mystery is there and the upcoming events will be dynamic for sure (I've seen anime already, so we are in for a treat).I read that Urana used to be assistant to Atsushi Ohkubo (Soul Eater/Fire Force) and is now acknowledged by him as his rightful successor. Pretty cool, I think.
Rating: 4.5
p.s. Enjin & Gris 👀
November 9, 2025
Every object that you take care of, gets imbued with a soul. In Gachiakuta not many believe it, but Rudo sure does. After being blamed for a murder he didn’t commit, he’s thrown into a pit as punishment. But what he finds there, is not what he expected.
I absolutely loved this manga and have the feeling it can become really amazing. I never heard of it before, but a quick google search told me that there even is an anime of it. I went in completely blind, and honestly, that’s the best way to do it. I was not sure what to expect, but it sure was not what I got. The story is even better than I expected.
The art-style is absolutely lovely and very easy on the eyes. There are some rough edges here and there, but the story is so good that you really do not notice them.
I have some mixed feelings about the characters, but that is what makes them good. They aren’t one-dimensional and really got personality. There are a lot of characters introduced in the four short chapters that this volume holds, and some of them are only there for a very short time and I doubt we will see them again. But every story needs its throw-away characters.
The world-building in this manga is so amazing, it really crafted a world out of a garbage-filled pit, with it’s own lore and culture.
You will have to read it so say what I mean. Absolutely loved it!
Disclaimer:
Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for the opportunity to read this ARC in exchange for a honest review.
I absolutely loved this manga and have the feeling it can become really amazing. I never heard of it before, but a quick google search told me that there even is an anime of it. I went in completely blind, and honestly, that’s the best way to do it. I was not sure what to expect, but it sure was not what I got. The story is even better than I expected.
The art-style is absolutely lovely and very easy on the eyes. There are some rough edges here and there, but the story is so good that you really do not notice them.
I have some mixed feelings about the characters, but that is what makes them good. They aren’t one-dimensional and really got personality. There are a lot of characters introduced in the four short chapters that this volume holds, and some of them are only there for a very short time and I doubt we will see them again. But every story needs its throw-away characters.
The world-building in this manga is so amazing, it really crafted a world out of a garbage-filled pit, with it’s own lore and culture.
You will have to read it so say what I mean. Absolutely loved it!
Disclaimer:
Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for the opportunity to read this ARC in exchange for a honest review.
October 7, 2024
This is my review for the series as a whole, at least the chapters I've read so far. Anyone who's looking to pick up the series is only going to look at reviews for this first volume.
If you loved Soul Eater, you're gonna loooove this; aesthetically speaking, the plots aren't even close to similar. It's dark and punk-y without straying too much from animanga tropes (the protagonist being a loudmouth kid who "just won't give up" and has parent issues, the ragtag team of misfits, a recurring antagonist that's waaaayyyy too OP, a secret conspiracy, etc.). I also have to mention that I love, love, love the vital instruments idea, because I'm the kind of idiot that feels bad when I have to throw out anything.
New favourite series? New favourite series.
If you loved Soul Eater, you're gonna loooove this; aesthetically speaking, the plots aren't even close to similar. It's dark and punk-y without straying too much from animanga tropes (the protagonist being a loudmouth kid who "just won't give up" and has parent issues, the ragtag team of misfits, a recurring antagonist that's waaaayyyy too OP, a secret conspiracy, etc.). I also have to mention that I love, love, love the vital instruments idea, because I'm the kind of idiot that feels bad when I have to throw out anything.
New favourite series? New favourite series.
December 22, 2025
Ooooh someone was cooking !!
The concept and world building of this is very interesting to me: people live on a floating island above a pit where they throw all their trash and criminals down to. In that pit full of trash and pollution, monsters made of trash attack any human on sight. The only way to defeat these monsters is from those who have the power to bring objects to life to create weapons out of it.
Everything was explained sooo well and so easy to grasp.🤌 I hate when the systems are too complex and make no sense so it was very nice to understand this one right off the bat.
I loved Rudo, he is so completely feral I love him. Literal biter. Enjin meanwhile??? Had me GAGGED. I loveeee a hot man beating ass, being mysterious, but then still being helpful to this random ass angry kid. He's so Gojo coded, prayer circle they don't share the same fate.🛐
I absolutely love this art style. Everyone has big ass eyes and look like fuckass Tim Burton characters but it's so very expressive and gritty. The faces that Rudo makes are top tier creepy and I feel like I can HEAR him when he goes off.
Very interested to see where this story goes.🙏
The concept and world building of this is very interesting to me: people live on a floating island above a pit where they throw all their trash and criminals down to. In that pit full of trash and pollution, monsters made of trash attack any human on sight. The only way to defeat these monsters is from those who have the power to bring objects to life to create weapons out of it.
Everything was explained sooo well and so easy to grasp.🤌 I hate when the systems are too complex and make no sense so it was very nice to understand this one right off the bat.
I loved Rudo, he is so completely feral I love him. Literal biter. Enjin meanwhile??? Had me GAGGED. I loveeee a hot man beating ass, being mysterious, but then still being helpful to this random ass angry kid. He's so Gojo coded, prayer circle they don't share the same fate.🛐
I absolutely love this art style. Everyone has big ass eyes and look like fuckass Tim Burton characters but it's so very expressive and gritty. The faces that Rudo makes are top tier creepy and I feel like I can HEAR him when he goes off.
Very interested to see where this story goes.🙏
July 25, 2024
FINE FINE FINE I'll read it! You win! The world is cool and interesting and I love the art against my will!!!! I just wanted to know who the cool blonde is but I guess I have another series to add to my list
June 5, 2023
Off to a great start..
July 7, 2025
This has a similar plot device to Deadman Wonderland so I’m interested. The intro to Rudo and the dynamics of the world were good and this is a series is one I will deff continue.
September 10, 2025
Bakugo in Trashville. Definitely original.
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December 8, 2025Really fun start, obsessed with the art style
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