Medialink Launches the Gachiakuta World Takeover Campaign
Medialink Group (2230.HK) has officially launched the highly anticipated global anime campaign, “Gachiakuta World Takeover.” Aiming to unite fans worldwide, the campaign marks a significant collaboration among Medialink, Kodansha, Avex, and animation studio Bones.
The “World Takeover” website and concept video boldly introduce the anime with the message: “Here Comes Gachiakuta!”. Website: world-takeover.gachiakuta-anime.com
Concept Video:
Trailer and Key Visual Officially Revealed
The highlight of this announcement is the release of the action-packed main trailer, along with the broadcast date, set for July 6, 2025. Medialink will be handling the anime’s distribution across Asia. A new key visual by Satoshi Ishino, Character Designer and Chief Animation Director, has also been revealed.
Global Premiere Event in 15 Territories
Before its official release, Gachiakuta will have exclusive advance screenings in 15 territories, including Hong Kong, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore, Taiwan, India and Thailand. Further details are to be announced.
Special Features: Behind-the-Scenes and Graffiti Maker
Along with the trailer of the anime, two unique pieces of content have been launched: an in-depth interview video with the creative minds behind Gachiakuta, with creators Kei Urana and Hideyoshi Andou and Gachiakuta Graffiti Maker – A creative web tool that lets fans design their Gachi-style graffiti tags Check it out here.
Opening and Ending Theme Artists Revealed
Opening Theme: “HUGs” by Paledusk – The electrifying four-piece band featuring KAITO, DAIDAI, TSUBASA, and BOB, who have rocked stages at major international festivals, delivers an explosive anthem for the anime!
Ending Theme: “TOMOSHIBI” by DUSTCELL – The dynamic duo DUSTCELL, vocalist EMA and composer Misumi, creates music that delves deep into darkness and sometimes the hope within, and brings a closing track that mirrors Rudo’s journey in the story.
Along with the opening and ending theme, New Characters and Voice Cast were also introduced with their comments.
Regto (CV: Toshiyuki Morikawa), the man who raised Rudo after he lost his parents. He gave Rudo a pair of gloves.
“I’m Toshiyuki Morikawa, and I’ll be doing the voice of Regto. He is the adopted father of main character Rudo and knows him better than anyone else. My character’s role is to watch over Rudo with both brotherly care and paternal strength. I’ll give it my best to bring him to life.”
Jabber (CV: Yuuki Shin), A Giver who belongs to the Raiders. He fights with a vital instrument called “Mankira” that contains a strong neurotoxin and flaunts his tenacity to other powerful Givers.
“I think the passion that fills the manga will come through even more in anime form. It’s still to be revealed what kind of role my character Jabber plays, but he’s crazy and incredible, so look forward to it!”
What is Gachiakuta? Plot, Themes, and Background
Gachiakuta is a battle-action story that follows Rudo, an orphaned boy born in a slum inhabited by the
descendants of criminals. The manga, created by manga artist Kei Urana and graffiti designer Hideyoshi Andou, began serialisation in Kodansha’s Weekly Shonen Magazine in February 2022. It also won the Global Special Award in the Comics Category at the Next Manga Awards 2022. While developing the concept for Gachiakuta, Urana thought that incorporating graffiti art would make it more interesting and enlisted the help of graffiti designer Hideyoshi Andou.
The enemies are conformity, authority and discrimination! This buzz-worthy, groundbreaking manga has finally been confirmed for an anime adaptation premiering in July 2025! The production will be handled by the anime studio Bones Film.
Source: Press Release
