Gachiakuta

Gachiakuta (Japanese: ガチアクタ; rgh. 'Legit Trash') is a Japanese manga series written and illustrated by Kei Urana. It has been serialized in Kodansha's shōnen manga magazine Weekly Shōnen Magazine since February 2022, with its chapters collected in 19 tankōbon volumes as of July 2026. The series follows Rudo Surebrec, a young teenage boy who is falsely accused of murder and is thrown into a vast wasteland. Seeking revenge against his accusers, he reluctantly joins a group of ground-dwelling people who use weapons known as "Vital Instruments" in battle. The manga was adapted into an anime television series produced by Bones Film. The first season aired from July to December 2025, and a second season has been announced. A stage play was also produced, and a video game is in development. Gachiakuta won the 50th Kodansha Manga Award in the shōnen category in 2026.