Gachiakuta: New anime blockbuster to premiere early in India ahead of global release – here's all you need to know

Indian anime fans are in for a special treat as Gachiakuta, the highly anticipated anime adaptation of Kei Urana’s manga, is set to premiere in India before its official global release.

Crunchyroll, in a major push to connect with the booming anime audience in India, has announced an exclusive advance screening of the series in Mumbai on July 4. This premiere is part of a multi-country rollout across 15 regions, building anticipation for what’s being hailed as one of the biggest anime blockbusters of the year.

Special screening event of Gachiakuta in India

The Indian screening will take place at PVR Icon, Andheri, Mumbai, on July 4 at 6:00 PM IST—two days ahead of its global launch.

This event aligns with similar premieres in countries like France, Germany, Italy, Mexico, and Brazil. Simultaneously, Gachiakuta will also be showcased at Anime Expo in Los Angeles, where fans will be treated to a two-episode screening and a creator panel featuring manga artist Kei Urana, director Hideyoshi Andou, and producer Naoki Amano.Set in a dystopian world drenched in graffiti and rebellion, Gachiakuta follows Rudo, a wrongly accused outcast exiled into “The Pit,” a brutal wasteland ruled by monstrous creatures and unforgiving survivors.

Armed with only his will and a pair of gloves gifted by his adoptive father Regto (voiced by Toshiyuki Morikawa), Rudo faces terrifying foes, including Jabber (voiced by Yuuki Shin), a ruthless Raider who uses neurotoxin-laced rings.

The anime promises a gritty emotional story filled with intense visuals and high-energy action that’s expected to resonate with both seasoned anime fans and newcomers alike.

Details about the global release and streaming in India

Gachiakuta will officially begin streaming globally on Crunchyroll from July 6, 2025, and will be available in Hindi, Tamil, and Telugu for Indian audiences—allowing fans across the country to enjoy the series in their preferred language from day one.

The anime is directed by Fumihiko Suganuma, with Hiroshi Seko (Attack on Titan, Chainsaw Man) handling series composition, and Taku Iwasaki (Bungo Stray Dogs) composing the soundtrack.Adding to the hype, the show’s opening theme “HUGs” by hardcore band Paledusk delivers an explosive soundscape, while the ending theme “TOMOSHIBI” by DUSTCELL offers a dark and emotional close to each episode. Crunchyroll has also released exclusive behind-the-scenes footage titled “Behind Gachiakuta”, offering fans insight into how the creators merged raw graffiti art with anime storytelling. A new concept video and striking key visual boldly declared, “Here Comes Gachiakuta,” setting the tone for what’s expected to be one of the most powerful anime experiences of the year.