ガチアクタ 4 [Gachiakuta 4]

ガチアクタ [Gachiakuta] #4

by Kei Urana, 裏那圭

自分を狙う「荒らし屋」との戦いの中で人器の力に目覚めたルド。それは、触れた物の価値を最大限引き出す能力だった。荒らし屋の撃退には成功するが、ルドの持つ人器が「シリーズ」と呼ばれること、天界と下界を繋ぐ「境界」が存在することなど新たな謎も知ることに。

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

192 pages, Paperback

First published November 17, 2022

About the author

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

Reviews

[Frédéric]

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.

[tahaslibrary]

im always feral for a surrogate father-son relationship

[Sophia Paul]

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.

[Zara]

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]

Ta wapo

[LJ]

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 😳

[Leeann]

This is amazing!!! Every new volume keeps getting better and better.

[Aidan Hepler]

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

[❀]

what...

[Percy]

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

[Veromika]

The Pit and it's cities are such a rich concept to develop. We've probably shown only a miniscule part of this world. The psyche and philosophy with which this people live in such a polluted world is difficult to grasp. It takes some time to sink in.
The Pit is haunted by trash but somehow Gachiakuta teaches us to appreciate every object we hold and every other we discard heedlessly. This juxtaposition is keeping me up at night.

[Drew Toxclox]

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.

[Agnese Rosengren]

Remlin è un tesoro prezioso e adorabile, uno tra i miei personaggi preferiti della serie.
Al contrario, Amo non mi fa impazzire e devo ammettere che la sua entrata in scena, a differenza dell'Anime, è davvero inquietante (credo che nell'Anime l'abbiano molto “ammorbidita”, se così si può dire).
Ora inizia l'arco narrativo che meno mi ha presa, ma che è comunque importante perché offre un sacco di informazioni utili per quanto riguarda la ricerca di Rudo.
Quindi, in ogni caso, non vedo comunque l'ora di leggere il prossimo volume.

[Nikki Sims]

Another great read. The graphics aren't as clear in this edition IMO.

[Kaya Hayes]

Despite the fact i had to look up a bunch of chapters since half the pages of my copy were blank/misprinted, I enjoyed this volume!

[Tianna Groth]

I loved seeing riyo in action shes so cool not as cool as zanka though but still awesome

[ScottIsANerd (GrilledCheeseSamurai)]

I like desserts too...

[Mizuki]

Let's check this out!

(1) The artwork continues to be lovely and I admire the manga-ka's style. However, the story is still basically the hero meeting with new allies (e.g. the artists from Canva Town, etc) and gaining new tools or power, to me it is getting a bit tiresome.

(2) I mean, you can only keep fighting the mindless Trash Beasts in the wasteland just that many times without the story getting boring...

(3) Honestly things only become interesting after the team goes to the No Man's Land...by the end of the volume.

(4) A shady new villain shows up in the end, that's good! I will move on to the next volume!

[LindSlay]

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.

[Angharad]

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.

[— sab]

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

[「 ✦ Jessica ✦ 」]

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]

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]

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!

[Katya]

I’m such a fan of this series it’s world feels very bright even when drawn in inks the art and visual storytelling is just unlike anything I’ve seen in other manga or maybe I’m just glazing/ I haven’t read enough to compare

[ChaosStrolling]

Some character building and introduction to a few new characters. We also go to a new location, Canvas Town, that I absolutely love! I feel like the cliffhanger wasn’t totally necessary but I understand wanting to leave people itching for the next book.
Chapters 23-31

[mikaela (spinebreaker)]

What's this feeling?


oh yeah it's

FEAR!

I love these weirdos but bad things are happening ✌️

[Jeremy Martin]

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

[Marijn]

Zo goed

[ryan ฅ^._.^ฅ]

rudo you are the most special boy in the whole world