A Complete Guide to Every Character in Gachiakuta

Gachiakuta is well known for its intriguing plot and dark, gritty world, but it’s probably best known for its unique characters and designs. If you’re interested in learning more about Gachiakuta’s characters—whether you’re interested in watching the show or have already started—we’re here to help! We’re going over each character’s role in the plot, their powers and abilities, and their ages, broken down by team affiliation, including Team Akuta, Team Eager, Cleaners HQ, and the Raiders.

Important Characters in Gachiakuta

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Some of the most important characters in Gachiakuta are:

Rudo, the protagonist who is exiled from the Sphere to live on the trash-filled Ground after being accused of killing his adoptive father.
Enjin, the secondary protagonist and member of the Cleaners who fights Trash Beasts as the leader of Team Akuta. He saves Rudo when he enters the Ground.
Zanka, a powerful member of Team Akuta who trains Rudo on how to use his Vital Instrument.
Zodyl, the main antagonist and leader of the Raiders who wants to bring down the Sphere. He has a particular interest in Rudo.

Section 1 of 9:

Cleaners’ Team Akuta Characters

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Rudo Surebrec Rudo is the protagonist of Gachiakuta, who kicks off the series by being expelled from the Sphere, the floating island in the sky, after being falsely accused of killing his adoptive father. He ends up on the surface world—aka the Pit or the Ground—where he’s attacked by Trash Beasts (creatures literally made out of trash). However, he’s saved by Enjin and recruited into the Cleaners to exterminate the Beasts. His real motivation is to get revenge on his father’s killer.^{[1]
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- Age: 15
- Height: 5’4” (163 cm)
- Birthday: July 20
- Vital instrument: 3R (pair of gloves that allow Rudo to turn discarded objects into Vital Instruments)
- Voice actor: Aoi Ichikawa (Japanese); Bryson Baugus (English)
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Enjin Enjin is the secondary protagonist of Gachiakuta. He’s the leader of Team Akuta and a highly skilled Cleaner. He saves Rudo after he’s attacked by Trash Beasts and invites him to join the Cleaners. Despite his incredible abilities, Enjin is humble, laid-back, and friendly.^{[2]
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- Age: 28
- Height: 6’3” (190 cm)
- Birthday: August 22
- Vital instrument: Umbreaker (an umbrella that can be used as a shield or to float)
- Voice actor: Katsuyuki Konishi (Japanese); Christopher Wehkamp (English)
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Zanka Nijiku Zanka is a skilled fighter and expert Vital Instrument user. Plus, he’s intelligent, mature, and highly capable (though, underneath his calm exterior, he’s rather emotional). At the beginning of the series, Enjin designates Zanka as Rudo’s teacher.^{[3]
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- Age: 17
- Height: 5’10” (178 cm)
- Birthday: February 3
- Vital instrument: Lovely Assistaff (a strong and sharp staff)
- Voice actor: Yoshitsugu Matsuoka (Japanese); Corey Wilder (English)
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Riyo Reaper Riyo is another highly skilled Cleaner who used to be a hitman. She decides to take on Rudo as an apprentice so he can see her take down Trash Beasts. Despite her warm and childish personality, she has a dark, ruthless side.^{[4]
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- Age: 16
- Height: 5’1” (155 cm)
- Birthday: April 9
- Vital instrument: The Ripper (large scissors that Riyo wields with her feet)
- Voice actor: Yumiri Hanamori (Japanese); Katie Caruso (English)
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Eishia Stilza Eishia is the kind-hearted healer for the Akuta team, though she also heals other Cleaners. She’s shy and, as such, doesn’t say much, but she’s a very useful team member.^{[5]
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- Age: 17
- Height: 5’0” (153 cm)
- Birthday: December 20
- Vital instrument: Type: Heal (a power cord that allows Eishia to heal others)
- Voice actor: Manaka Iwami (Japanese); Julie Shields (English)
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Shikage Shikage is a rather mysterious presence who is a part of Team Akuta, but also works for the Cleaners HQ at large. He’s a dramatic, theatrical character who’s pretty reclusive, though he’s important in keeping the Cleaners safe.
- Age: Unknown
- Height: Unknown
- Birthday: Unknown
- Vital instrument: Blanket (a protective barrier around Cleaners HQ that guards it from attacks and break-ins)
- Voice actor: Nobuhiko Okamoto (Japanese); Ethan Condon (English)

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Cleaners’ Team Eager Characters

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Tamsy Caines Tamsy is a kind and reliable member of Team Eager who helps the Cleaners defeat Trash Beasts and keep people on the Ground safe. He’s also a skilled fighter. His relationship with Rudo is complicated, and it’s mysterious why…
- Age: 23
- Height: 5’11” (180 cm)
- Birthday: April 2
- Vital instrument: Tokushin (a distaff that can create a net to trap people)
- Voice actor: Mitsuki Saiga (Japanese); Adam Gibbs (English)
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Delmon Gates Delmon is the only other member of Team Eager who is very loud (and constantly silenced by Tamsy). He’s also very protective of his fellow Cleaners and is passionate in all things he does.^{[6]
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- Age: 45
- Height: Unknown (but very tall!)
- Birthday: August 11
- Vital instrument: Thirst Quencher (a hose that releases water that can cause people to swell up and even explode)
- Voice actor: Masami Iwaskai (Japanese); Brent Mukai (English)

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Cleaners’ Team Child Characters

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Bro Santa Bro is the leader of Team Child, whose other members are, in fact, children. He’s constantly apologizing for their antics, though he cares for them deeply and believes in their potential. Above all, he’s a guy who just wants peace.^{[7]
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- Age: 35
- Height: 6’5” (195 cm)
- Birthday: January 25
- Vital instrument: Cloth (a stretchy cloth that can restrain people; Bro wears it as a bandana)
- Voice actor: Wataru Takagi (Japanese); Gerardo Davila (English)
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Dear Santa Dear is Bro’s adopted son, and despite his young age, he’s rather intimidating. For the most part, he’s constantly annoyed and irritated and easily dismisses others. And, he does all of this without even speaking.^{[8]
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- Age: 10
- Height: 4’3” (130 cm)
- Birthday: September 17
- Vital instrument: Centralian (a pacifier that boosts Dear’s strength)
- Voice actor: Hana Soto (Japanese); Naya Moreno (English)
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Guita Hebby Fantasia Guita is notable for wearing a monster onesie…which allows her to turn into a literal monster! She’s loud and excitable and loves all types of creatures. Rudo is one of her particular interests, too.^{[9]
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- Age: 14
- Height: 4’10” (148 cm)
- Birthday: May 28
- Vital instrument: Guita (a onesie that increases Guita’s size and turns her into a Kaiju)
- Voice actor: Maria Naganawa (Japanese); Lara Woodhull (English)

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Cleaners Supporter Characters

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Gris Rubion Gris is like the leader of the Supporters, who are Cleaners members without powers who volunteer to help out with clean-up missions. Despite not being powered, Gris is well known for his strong grip that can crush Trash Beasts. He’s kind and helpful, and serves as a mentor figure for Rudo.^{[10]
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- Age: 30
- Height: 6’4” (193 cm)
- Birthday: June 26
- Vital instrument: N/A
- Voice actor: Satoshi Hino (Japanese); Chris Guerrero (English)
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Follo Tunito Follo is driven to get rid of all of the Trash Beasts on the Ground and is deeply committed to his role as a Supporter. Despite not having any powers, he possesses a Vital Instrument that he hopes will make him become a Giver (powered individual).^{[11]
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- Age: 19
- Height: 5’9” (175 cm)
- Birthday: March 15
- Vital instrument: Alan (a hammer that grows in size and gets more powerful as it's attacked)
- Voice actor: Kazuki Ura (Japanese); Aiden Call (English)
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Tomme Mima Tomme is the documentation specialist for the Cleaners, who records information about the Trash Beasts to help the organization better understand and defeat them. Plus, she has a very perceptive eye. She’s also compassionate and cares deeply for her fellow Cleaners.^{[12]
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- Age: 21
- Height: 5’6” (167 cm)
- Birthday: November 6
- Vital instrument: N/A
- Voice actor: Hisako Tojo (Japanese); Ezra Vervin (English)

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Other Cleaners Characters

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Corvus Arkha Corvus is the boss of the Cleaners, which is the organization that exterminates Trash Beasts on the Ground. He’s a reliable, charming, and welcoming leader who believes in his members, though he’s a bit mysterious and not a big talker.^{[13]
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- Age: Unknown
- Height: 6’5” (195 cm)
- Birthday: Unknown
- Vital instrument: Unknown, but he has the ability of foresight and can see people’s potential and feelings
- Voice actor: Rikiya Koyama (Japanese); Gabe Kunda (English)
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Semiu Grier Semiu works as a receptionist at the Cleaner’s headquarters and is the leader of Team Front. She’s responsible for taking clean-up requests, debriefing Cleaners, and examining the new recruits’ potential. As such, Semiu is a total professional who’s always organized and punctual.^{[14]
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- Age: 26
- Height: 5’9” (175 cm)
- Birthday: October 3
- Vital instrument: Eyes (glasses that allow Semiu to see a person’s true essence or change her perception of time)
- Voice actor: Mie Sonozaki (Japanese); Kenneisha Thompson (English)
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August Stilza August is the Cleaners’ clothier, who designs and creates all of their outfits, masks, and gear, and the older brother of Eishia. He also has his own brand, Collosso. Unlike his sister, he’s very loud and passionate.^{[15]
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- Age: 20
- Height: 6’1” (187 cm)
- Birthday: August 8
- Vital instrument: N/A
- Voice actor: Mamoru Miyano (Japanese); Branden Loera (English)
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Mildretta Mildretta works as a Supporter for the Cleaners’ South Branch. As a former warrior, she’s skilled with firearms and has a matching intimidating, no-nonsense personality. She works closely with Meriege.^{[16]
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- Age: 24
- Height: Unknown
- Birthday: Unknown
- Vital instrument: N/A
- Voice actor: N/A (Not in the anime yet)
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Meriege Meriege is a Supporter for the Cleaners’ South Branch, who is very friendly and calm. She works alongside Mildretta and acts as her “good cop.”^{[17]
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- Age: Unknown
- Height: Unknown
- Birthday: Unknown
- Vital instrument: N/A
- Voice actor: N/A (Not in the anime yet)
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Otto and Epalte Adderoy Otto and Epalte are twins who work at the Cleaners’ South Branch and make up Team Danger. They’re eccentric thrill-seekers who want to display their considerable power any chance they can get.^{[18]
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- Age: Unknown
- Height: Unknown
- Birthday: Unknown
- Vital instrument: Twin Dolls (2 dolls that grow into giants and match the twins’ movements)
- Voice actor: N/A (Not in the anime yet)

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The Raiders Characters

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Zodyl Typhon Zodyl is a major antagonist of Gachiakuta and the leader of the Raiders. This is a criminal organization on the Ground whose goal is to bring down the Sphere, and they constantly clash with the Cleaners. Zodyl and his organization are after Rudo to gain more information about the Sphere. Besides being a strong leader, Zodyl is intelligent, strategic, and cunning.^{[19]
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- Age: 23
- Height: 6’2” (188 cm)
- Birthday: November 24
- Vital instrument: Mishra (a coat that allows Zodyl to change the shape of his body)
- Voice actor: Shunsuke Takeuichi (Japanese); Ian Sinclair (English)
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Jabber Wonger Jabber serves on the Raiders’ Front Line and is definitely one of the most dangerous members. He’s vicious and violent, and loves a good battle. Because he fought (and won) so many battles, he’s grown too strong and actively holds back when he fights to make things more interesting.^{[20]
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- Age: 18
- Height: 6’0” (183 cm)
- Birthday: January 11
- Vital instrument: Mankira (10 rings that transform into claws with neurotoxin and poison abilities)
- Voice actor: Yuuki Shin (Japanese); Zeno Robinson (English)
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Cthoni Andor Cthoni is another member of the Raiders’ Front Line who’s very sneaky, which definitely helps her use her Vital Instrument. She’s also emotionless and practical, and knows when it’s time to leave a battle.^{[21]
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- Age: 27
- Height: 5’0” (152 cm)
- Birthday: May 29
- Vital instrument: Manhole (allows Cthoni to teleport herself and others)
- Voice actor: Ayahi Takagaki (Japanese); Tia Ballard (English)
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Bundus Begalkeit Bundus is a newer member of the Raiders’ Front Line, but has proven himself to be very powerful. Despite working for a criminal organization, he’s very friendly and calm, and even chats with the Cleaners. And while he’s loyal to Zodyl, he has his own goals.^{[22]
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- Age: 44
- Height: 6’7” (200 cm)
- Birthday: September 19
- Vital instrument: Hands (prosthetic hands that give Bundus unique abilities)
- Voice actor: Akio Otsuka (Japanese); Brian Mathis (English)
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Momoa Rukei While Momoa doesn’t have combat skills, she serves on the Raiders’ Front Line due to her powerful Vital Instrument. She’s calm and confident, and loves music more than connecting with other people.^{[23]
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- Age: 17
- Height: 5’3” (160 cm)
- Birthday: October 14
- Vital instrument: Asyl (headphones that allow Momoa to “hear” people’s memories)
- Voice actor: N/A (Not in the anime yet)
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Noerde Hew Amozo Noerde is a former warrior and rookie member of the Raiders, who’s notable for her combat skills. She’s extremely prideful and takes offense when her Cleaners opponents don’t battle as honorably as she’d like.^{[24]
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- Age: 22
- Height: 5’7” (170 cm)
- Birthday: June 18
- Vital instrument: Mirei (a comb that fills Noerde’s hair with static electricity)
- Voice actor: Mutsumi Tamura (Japanese); Corey Pettit (English)
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Fu Orostor Fu is a timid member of the Raiders who’s very inexperienced when it comes to fighting the Cleaners (or anyone else). He doesn’t like taking responsibility for his actions, so he relies on others to give him orders.^{[25]
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- Age: 17
- Height: 5’3” (160 cm)
- Birthday: March 29
- Vital instrument: Hii (a cursed doll that swaps bodies with Fu)
- Voice actor: Hiro Shimono (Japanese); Austin Tindle (English)
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Konza Konza is a Raiders member who was tasked with capturing Rudo. He believes he’s superior to non-Givers, though he’s easily upset when taunted.^{[26]
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- Age: Unknown
- Height: Unknown
- Birthday: Unknown
- Vital instrument: Snowshoes (allows Konza to move easily on any terrain)
- Voice actor: Yoshihito Sasaki (Japanese); Nasim Benelkour (English)

Section 7 of 9:

Spherite Characters

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Regto Regto was Rudo’s adoptive father, who raised him after he lost his parents and gave him his gloves. He is tragically murdered at the beginning of the anime and sets the plot into motion. There’s a mystery surrounding who killed him, and why.^{[27]
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- Age: Unknown
- Height: Unknown
- Birthday: January 26
- Vital instrument: N/A
- Voice actor: Toshiyuki Morikawa (Japanese); John Burgmeier (English)
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Chiwa Chiwa was Rudo’s friend from when he lived on the Sphere, whom Rudo crushed on. While she appears kind and upstanding, she believes that Rudo murdered Regto and condemns him when he’s thrown into the Pit.^{[28]
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- Age: Unknown
- Height: 4’11” (150 cm)
- Birthday: February 13
- Vital instrument: N/A
- Voice actor: Miku Ito (Japanese); Reshel Mae (English)

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Other Characters

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Amo Empool Amo is a young girl who lives alone in a tower in Penta, a toxic desert that’s considered no-man's land on the Ground. She has a tragic past, which can cause her to cycle between her sweet, childish personality and her violent nature. Amo takes a center role in the Lady of Penta arc, where she serves as an antagonist.^{[29]
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- Age: Unknown
- Height: 5’2” (158 cm)
- Birthday: December 4
- Vital instrument: Boots (release scents that trigger emotions and memories)
- Voice actor: Kana Hanazawa (Japanese); Celeste Perez (English)
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Alice Stilza Alice, aka the Old Lady, is a doctor on the Ground who works closely with the Cleaners. Notably, she helps heal Rudo when he first enters the Ground. She’s also Eishia’s and August’s grandmother.^{[30]
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- Age: Unknown
- Height: Unknown
- Birthday: October 10
- Vital instrument: N/A
- Voice actor: Ryusei Nakao (Japanese); Laurie Steele (English)
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Remlin Tysark Remlin is a spellcaster who lives in Canvas Town, a city dedicated to art on the Ground. They’re loud and excitable, and have a mischievous streak, often creating charms other than the ones people ask them for. They play a large role in the Heritage Mural arc, and are close friends with Rudo.^{[31]
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- Age: 14
- Height: 5’0”
- Birthday: March 3
- Vital instrument: Pen (a pen that creates charms)
- Voice actor: Yuko Sanpei (Japanese); Trina Nishimura (English)
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Gob Gob was the former spellcaster of Canvas Town, who died just before the Cleaners traveled to the city. He was carefree and joyful, and beloved by the city. Before he died, he chose Remlin as his successor.^{[32]
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- Age: Unknown
- Height: Unknown
- Birthday: Unknown
- Vital instrument: Pen (a pen that creates charms)
- Voice actor: Hiroki Goto (Japanese); James Merler (English)
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Kyouka Nijiku Kyouka is a commander in the Hell Guard, a group of non-Givers that serve as law enforcement on the Ground and oversee the Cleaners. She’s Zanka’s sister, who’s seriously tough, ruthless, and confident, which makes her an intimidating figure.^{[33]
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- Age: Unknown
- Height: Unknown
- Birthday: Unknown
- Vital instrument: N/A
- Voice actor: Miyuki Sawashiro (Japanese); Dani Chambers (English)
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Hyo Hyo is a member of the Hell Guard who’s an extremely talented fighter (her skills are the reason why Zanka left the Guard and ended up with the Cleaners). She’s serious and quiet, but when she does speak, she’s extremely blunt.^{[34]
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- Age: Unknown
- Height: Unknown
- Birthday: Unknown
- Vital instrument: N/A
- Voice actor: Kaori Nazuka (Japanese); Monica Fatley (English)
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Goka Nijiku Goka is a commander in the Hell Guard and is Zanka and Kyouka’s brother. He’s stern and aloof, though deep down he cares deeply.^{[35]
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- Age: Unknown
- Height: Unknown
- Birthday: Unknown
- Vital instrument: N/A
- Voice actor: N/A (Not in the anime yet)
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Mymo Mymo works as a news reporter who shares information about events taking place on the Ground. However, his secret wish is to rule the world….^{[36]
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- Age: Unknown
- Height: Unknown
- Birthday: Unknown
- Vital instrument: Elenhos (a microphone that allows Mymo to control others)
- Voice actor: Nobuyuki Hiyama (Japanese); Mark Allen Jr. (English)
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Felix Felix is a follower of Mymo who’s deeply devoted to protecting him and carrying out his plan.^{[37]
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- Age: Unknown
- Height: Unknown
- Birthday: Unknown
- Vital instrument: Carta (letters from Felix’s wife that can create a shield)
- Voice actor: N/A (Not in the anime yet)
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Gil Gil is another one of Mymo’s followers, though she really only cares about getting paid, as she’s a for-hire mercenary. Despite this, she’s pretty easy-going.^{[38]
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- Age: Unknown
- Height: Unknown
- Birthday: Unknown
- Vital instrument: Gilmero (a baseball bat that creates destructive weapons when it hits a spherical object)
- Voice actor: (Japanese); (English)

Section 9 of 9:

What is Gachiakuta about?

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Gachiakuta is about a boy who’s accused of murder in a trash-filled land. The action-dystopian anime centers around Rudo, a boy cast out of a floating island after he’s falsely blamed for killing his adoptive father. He lands on the Ground, the surface world that’s covered in waste and inhabited by Trash Beasts. Rudo gets recruited to work with the Cleaners, people who fight the Trash Beasts, and learns he’s a Giver, a person with superpowers capable of fighting with a special weapon called a Vital Instrument.^{[39]
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- While Rudo joins the Cleaners, his true goal is to make his way back to the floating island, called the Sphere, to take revenge on those who murdered his adoptive father and dropped him in the Pit.
- On his journey, Rudo gets involved in the battle between the Cleaners and the criminal organization, the Raiders, who are mysteriously interested in Rudo.
- Anime and manga expert Ryan Burns definitely recommends watching Gachiakuta, and says it’s unique for its awesome character designs and beautiful soundtrack.^{[40]
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- Where to watch Gachiakuta? Gachiakuta is available to stream on Crunchyroll.