Previously, he worked as an assistant on the manga 'Fire Force' by Atsushi Ohkubo. This manga series, which premiered in 2025, is now nominated for 'Anime of the Year' at the Crunchyroll Awards. Set in a dystopian world, it follows the story of Rudo, a young man living in a poor city. 'Rudo not only seeks to fight monsters, but also against the corrupt who threw him into Hell,' states the Crunchyroll description. The series critiques how societies throw away even items that are in good condition, creating not only waste but also poverty and inequality. Meanwhile, the anime is produced by Bones Films, the same studio behind 'Soul Eater' (by manga artist Atsushi Okubo), 'Fullmetal Alchemist', 'Mob Psycho 100', and 'My Hero Academia', whose final season is also competing for Anime of the Year. Episodes of 'Gachiakuta' are available on Crunchyroll, an anime platform that recently raised its prices. In December 2025, after the first season finale, the team behind 'Gachiakuta' announced a second season, which is already in development. How many nominations does 'Gachiakuta' have at the Anime Awards 2026? 'Gachiakuta' is competing in the Anime of the Year category alongside 'Dan da Dan' (Season 2), 'My Hero Academia' (Final Season), 'Takopi’s Original Sin', 'Diaries of a Boticaria' (Season 2), and 'The Summer Hikaru Died'. Furthermore, the anime 'Gachiakuta' received a total of 10 nominations in the categories: Anime of the Year, Best New Series, Best Animation, Best Character Design, Best Director (by Fumihiko Suganuma), Best Background Art, Best Action Anime, Best Main Character (by Rudo), Best Supporting Character (by Enjin), and Best Soundtrack. From April 2 to April 15, anime fans can vote for the 2026 Crunchyroll Anime Awards. However, other series that received more than one nomination were 'Diaries of a Boticaria' (Season 2) and 'Gachiakuta'. 'Gachiakuta' is nominated for Anime of the Year, but it also appears as Best New Anime, as its first season was released in July 2025. At the 2025 Anime Awards, 'Solo Leveling' was named Anime of the Year, winning against the first season of 'Frieren: Beyond Journey's End' and 'Diaries of a Boticaria' in their debut. Who is the author of 'Gachiakuta'? The manga 'Gachiakuta' was written by the writer and illustrator Kei Urana. 'In a floating city where the rich discard their waste—and their people—Rudo is framed for murder and thrown into the Pit, where a hell of mutant beasts resides. The Crunchyroll Anime Awards 2026 were announced last week, and 'Dan da Dan' 'swept' several categories. The criticism extends to how societies devalue human lives, as some are considered disposable. The 'Gachiakuta' manga began serialization in February 2022 in Shūkan Shōnen Magazine. The ceremony to announce the winners will take place in Tokyo, Japan, next Saturday, May 23, 2026. To survive, he must use a new power and join the Cleaners.
