Gachiakuta, described as one of the most anticipated series of the summer 2025 anime season, has struggled to live up to its high expectations on streaming platforms, according to FlixPatrol data.
The anime, streaming on Crunchyroll in North America and available on Prime Video in some Asian regions, has yet to appear in the top rankings on either service.
Crunchyroll president Rahul Purini previously described Gachiakuta as “the biggest anime show in Japan” while speaking to The Hollywood Reporter.
Purini said, “It is one of those shows where, if you watch the trailer, you’re hooked.” However, current streaming numbers have not reflected the series achieving widespread popularity internationally.
Gachiakuta has received varied critical responses. A review by CBR described the anime as “formulaic and unoriginal,” while IGN’s Kirsten Carey noted that the series’ characters and emotional narrative “feel too shallow to sell itself on its own terms.”
Crunchyroll’s official synopsis for Gachiakuta describes a floating city where the protagonist, Rudo, is framed for murder and thrown into the Pit, where he must navigate a world of mutated creatures while seeking justice.
While Gachiakuta’s viewership has not yet matched its domestic reputation, fans have noted that future episodes may impact streaming numbers as the series continues. Gachiakuta Episode 2 releases July 13.
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