Gachiakuta Vol. 4

ガチアクタ [Gachiakuta] #4

by Kei Urana

In the middle of the battle with the Raiders, Rudo finally awakened his abilities. He has the power to find the worth in objects and draw it out to its full potential! After driving back the Raiders, one of them revealed Rudo's Instrument is actually part of a series, as well as the existence of a “border” connecting the Sphere and the ground. Now that Rudo has a clue to returning home, he sets out to solve this brand new mystery. But many dangers lie ahead…

Genres: Manga, Fantasy, Action, Fiction, Comics, Shonen, Graphic Novels

Kindle Edition

First published November 17, 2022

About the author

Kei Urana (裏那圭, Urana Kei) is a Japanese Mangaka.

Reviews

[Frédéric · Rating 4 out of 5]

This volume is a pause of a kind. Most of it is devolved to a "jinki 101" session followed with the discovery of new artist forgers who can paint one-time enchantments. Interesting if not amazing and at least Remlin’s hyperactivity gives way to very dynamic scenes. Her grin is somehow communicative.

The fight starting the new quest is visually impressive but not very legible if I’m honest. Speed lines and dust everywhere but don’t ask me what actually happened.

More 3,5* than 4 but the excellent designs and visual treats Urana offers make me feel generous.

[Zara · Rating 3 out of 5]

3.5
"Even someone who seems like a good person can be wasteful. And someone who seems like a bad guy can have an object that means a lot to them".

[MarinaLawliett · Rating 4 out of 5]

Ta wapo

[Sophia Paul · Rating 5 out of 5]

the drip is this manga is off the charts holy shit. rudo's mask??? top notch. every new characters gets more and more drippy like how do you top it. the canvas city cool asf as well.

[Aidan Hepler · Rating 5 out of 5]

I see the soul eater in this, since it came from soul eaters editor. the vibes in this series are just so good.

[LJ · Rating 5 out of 5]

Can't get enough of this series. The humor is so funny and I just love the art style! Enjin is fast becoming my favourite.
But also... that ending 😳

[Drew Toxclox · Rating 3 out of 5]

The pieces of world building that just show up on and off are so much fun. Like what do you mean that there's an entire civilization of artists that the CITY ITSELF will not let people with greed in their souls in? I'm having so much fun with this.

[ScottIsANerd (GrilledCheeseSamurai) · Rating 4 out of 5]

I like desserts too...

[LindSlay · Rating 4 out of 5]

Continuing to learn more as we go, not a ton, but still a small glimpse into what's going on. For everything that happened in this volume, it was a pinch lacking in actual substance. We learned a little about how the power system worked, we meet some new characters, we got to explore the world and see new places, and yet I still feel a bit disappointed it didn't feel like a whole lot of anything. Still a really good series, and I know they are setting stuff up, so I am willing to be patient until the next one.

[「 ✦ Jessica ✦ 」 · Rating 5 out of 5]

Okay, I need to start by saying: this volume was insane. Every time I think Gachiakuta can’t get any better, Kei Urana cranks it up again. Volume 4 is pure energy chaotic, beautiful, gritty, and full of heart. The world keeps expanding in the best possible way, and I found myself completely pulled back into Rudo’s story like I never left.

The way the series keeps playing with the idea of “trash” — not just physical garbage, but people, memories, systems — is so clever. You can feel the tension between what’s thrown away and what still fights to matter. This volume dives deeper into that theme while throwing us headfirst into some of the most stylish, kinetic fight scenes yet. I swear, the art alone deserves its own rating. The motion, the grit, the way the lines move... I kept stopping just to admire a panel before flipping back to re-read it again.

And then — Ado.
That ending.
That appearance.

I actually yelled a little when Ado showed up. 😭🔥 It was such a perfect twist — dramatic without feeling forced, emotional without being sentimental. You know something big is coming after this. The second that panel hit, I got chills. It completely reshaped how I’m thinking about the story going forward. Like, suddenly all the pieces we’ve been getting these past few volumes just clicked.

What I also loved about this volume is that it finally gives us some breathing space — enough to feel the world, the characters, and their scars. It’s not just fighting (though the fighting SLAPS); it’s also about survival, loyalty, and the weird hope that grows in a world built on ruin. I’m so attached to these characters it’s ridiculous.

If I had any small gripe, it’s that some side characters still feel a bit underdeveloped — like they’re standing just off-screen, waiting for their big moment. But honestly, that just makes me more excited for what’s next. Kei Urana’s clearly building something huge, and I’m here for every single page.

In short: Volume 4 of Gachiakuta is explosive, emotional, and visually stunning. The world keeps expanding, the tension keeps rising, and Ado’s arrival at the end? Absolutely chef’s kiss. 🍷💥

[vera · Rating 5 out of 5]

Creo que desde que descubrí que la autora es una chica me gusta aún más 💖💖(aun por encima fue asistente de dibujo en Fire Force por eso las similitudes en el dibujo)

una pequeña dedicatoria para que el peque no se enfade:
desde aquí le mando un beso a mi buen amigo samuel por regalarme este librito y en realidad me hizo 3 regalos, el primero fue regalarme un manga, el segundo regalarme algo de kei urana y lo tercero fue comprarlo pensando en mi.

[Snail · Rating 4 out of 5]

I adore the linework, balance, and style of the art in Gachiakuta. The wacky eyes and exaggerated poses of the characters really suit my palette, and the battle scenes are fun and easy to follow. The English typesetting work and fonts chosen also feel really solid and are pleasant to read. Well-balanced. I can say the same for the English dialogue - the writing’s got character, style, and rhythm. Bravo!

[Angharad · Rating 3 out of 5]

Volume 4 was a little bit better than the second and third because there's a really interesting antagonist, but Gachiakuta still can't beat the trappings of anime/manga stereotypes. I think a story like this would've been a great opportunity to break those molds or turn them on their heads in new and inventive ways, but the only real creativity here is with the art itself.

[mikaela (spinebreaker) · Rating 5 out of 5]

What's this feeling?


oh yeah it's

FEAR!

I love these weirdos but bad things are happening ✌️

[Jeremy Martin · Rating 3 out of 5]

Interesting still, but not enough plot or character development for my tastes

[Viktor · Rating 3 out of 5]

encore trop cool (3.5)

[Marijn van den Bogaard · Rating 5 out of 5]

Zo goed

[ryan ฅ^._.^ฅ · Rating 5 out of 5]

rudo you are the most special boy in the whole world

[Lizeth · Rating 4 out of 5]

4.25 Stars 🌟.

[ami · Rating 5 out of 5]

i love gachiakuta more than the average person should

[el · Rating 3 out of 5]

3.5
i’m so deeply fascinated by the world & all its moving parts. what the fuck is a watchman. what the fuck is a series. what the fuck is UP with amo.

[R. · Rating 3 out of 5]

آفرین به انیمه تا اینجا..

[— sab · Rating 3 out of 5]

[3.5] — rudo and the desserts? we're the same fr.

[aura · Rating 4 out of 5]

tamsy is sus i just can’t prove it yet… because why is he telling rudo to not get too upset of gob’s death LIKE HUHHH?!!!

[Percy · Rating 4 out of 5]

don't you love it when the artist is excited about their craft? bc same (´ω｀)

[Robyn · Rating 5 out of 5]

Imagine you were silly goofy.. but also cool & mysterious at the same time.. that’s literally every character in this series

[✧₊⁎Haru • 🦦🪷⁎⁺˳✧ · Rating 5 out of 5]

I RIPULITORI LA MIA BIG FOUND FAMILY UN PO’ SILLY MI UCCIDEREI PER LORO🙏🏻🩷

[Laura · Rating 5 out of 5]

ENJIN GET UR ASS UP!

edit after reread:

enjin’s a bum pass it on

[Enairolf · Rating 4 out of 5]

Et voilà, c’était le dernier tome que j’avais à lire et j’ai besoin de la suiiiiiiiite maintenant! Vraiment ce manga mais wow, c’est un vrai plaisir à enchaîner les tomes les uns après les autres. J’adore cet univers, les personnages etc c’est beaucoup beaucoup trop chouette! C’est encore une fois un tome palpitant à lire mais est ce que l’on parle de cette fin? Parce que purée mais c’est quoi ça encore!

Dans ce quatrième tome, durant son combat contre Jabber, le pouvoir de Rudo s’est manifesté et a permis à son groupe de survivre assez longtemps pour qu’Enjin et les autres nettoyeurs viennent leur prêter main-forte. Rudo est cependant encore loin de contrôler son jinki et Zanka décide qu’il est plus que temps de tester les véritables capacités de ses gants. Rudo doit en effet apprendre à bien mieux maîtriser son pouvoir s’il veut accompagner les nettoyeurs dans la zone interdite où se trouve la femme mystérieuse qui sait peut-être comment remonter à la cité des cieux…

Pfiiiou vraiment ce manga plus t’avances dans ta lecture, plus il se passe des trucs de fou. Ça ne cesse de s’intensifier c’est tout bonnement incroyable. Je suis complètement fan de ce manga, pouvoir dévorer quatre tomes les uns après les autres c’était génial. Sauf que maintenant il va falloir attendre que je me procure la suite et vu cette fin, ce n’est pas cool du tout! Ce que j’aime avec ce manga, c’est que l’on découvre des choses au compte gouttes. Ça permets de maintenir une petite part de mystères et de ne pas tout dévoiler d’un coup. Zanka décide de tester Rudo pour découvrir la véritable nature du jinki, sa puissance, sa durée etc. Le pouvoir de Rudo est non seulement puissant mais en même temps il tellement pratique en vérité! On apprend également qu’il existerait une femme qui vit en pleine zone interdite qui sait comment il faut faire pour remonter à la cité des cieux. Forcément Rudo veut absolument aller la voir. Ils partent donc tous en expédition en pleine zone interdite. Sincèrement quand j’ai vu cette fin je me suis dis : qu’est ce qu’il se passe encore! C’est tellement cruel de nous laisser sur une fin comme ça ohlala.. Je me pose plein de questions maintenant..

Je me suis régalée encore une fois avec ce tome. Ce manga est absolument génial à lire et je prends énormément de plaisir à découvrir les tomes les uns après les autres. L’histoire est originale, passionnante et surtout palpitante, on ne s’ennuie jamais tant il se passe de choses, sans pour autant tomber dans le too much. J’adore les personnages, ils sont tous super intéressants à suivre je trouve. Maintenant j’ai si hâte d’aovir la suite entre les mains !

[Natalie · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was another great volume in this series!

I enjoyed that we got a little more explanation of how the powers of the givers work—even if they do seem a little inconsistent with what has previously been established, especially when it comes to Rudo. This volume mentions how in essence Rudo’s able to make trash become his “instrument,” but then this should mean he never should’ve been able to use Gris’s lucky charm. I’m sure Gris didn’t think of it as trash, and neither should’ve Rudo 🤔 So, I don’t really get how that worked at all. Regardless, if we stay consistent going forward then I can let it slide 😂

I also loved Canvas Town! It looks feral with so much graffiti from different artists, but it also seems really cool. I already love Remlin. He’s such a little chaos demon, but it’s kind of sweet. He really went from one second grieving his mentor to the next wanting to commemorate him with fun and art. And who am I to judge him for it 🤷🏻‍♀️

August was also another gremlin character we met in this volume 😂 This mangaka truly only knows how to make lil freaks (affectionate). His, um, dedication to his craft was really showing with his willingness to get Rudo’s measurements in his sleep 😅

Anyway. My only complaint in this volume was the whole little stint with Rudo getting “fat” because of the sweets. That was wholly unnecessary and annoyed me 🤦🏻‍♀️ They could’ve just been normal about it and just showed his excitement to have candy for the first time and that’s that!

Anyway. I’m still excited to continue reading ✨