Gachiakuta is a new anime that has hit popularity immediately, and if you like it, then there are a lot of other anime you should also be watching right now.
But this sudden hype around the show isn’t a fluke; Gachiakuta’s manga has been serializing for a while, and it has already proven itself as worthy of the fame.
Created by the manga artist Kei Urana, who has a history with other popular fantasy works, which we will be mentioning below. Gachiakuta’s story makes the main character go throw harsh treatments after being accused of false crimes.
If you really love anime with amazing and unique art style and unhinged story with action like Gachiakuta, then check out our list of similar anime below.
Best anime like Gachiakuta
Soul Eater
The first steps to understanding Gachiakuta as a work of fiction are learning about its creator, Kei Urana. That means learning about the works that inspired her, which is Atsushi Ohkubo’s Soul Eater.
This is one of the best anime that you should be watching right now if you really like Gachiakuta, because Kei Urana really likes Soul Eater. It will grow on you if you like the action sequences, the power system, and most importantly, the art style of Gachiakuta.
Set in a fantasy academy world where characters can turn into weapons, and their partners who can wield them masterfully. Soul Eater centers its story on Mak, a weapon meister, and her partner, Soul, who can turn into a Scythe.
Fire Force
Even though Fire Force is once again an anime series created by Atsushi Ohkubo, with interesting power systems and characters, the show is very different in beat and style, as compared to Soul Eater.
The reason why we are recommending that you check it out if you really liked Gachiakuta is because Kei Urana was an assistant artist for the Fire Force manga, under Atsushi Ohkubo.
This is where she acquired most of her industry experience, and then went on to create her most phenomenal works. Fire Force’s premise is simple to understand; it is set in a world where characters with pyrokinetic abilities have formed an association to tackle pyro monsters threatening the world.
Kill la Kill
Kill la Kill is an action-packed anime created by the legendary animation studio Trigger. With amazing characters and a cool art style that gets better when the on-screen characters are fighting. This is a show that you definitely should be watching right now if you like Gachiakuta.
Kill la Kill follows Matoi Ryuko, who is on a quest to find out who killed her father. As she comes across the Honnouji Academy and its student council president, Satsuki Kiryuuin, who rules her territory with an iron fist.
At times, Gachiakuta and Kill la Kill share a lot of thematic similarities. Both follow characters who go through feeling like an outcast, and have to fight their foes alone in a world where an oppressive system controls everything around them.
Dorohedoro
The first and foremost cool similarity about Dorohedoro and Gachiakuta is that both the source materials are from awesome female creators. Dorohedoro is written and illustrated by Q Hayashida, and her works also echo the unhinged art and action similar to Kei Urana’s.
Outside the art, Dorohedoro is close to Gachiakuta thematically as well. Dorohedoro sets its story in a gritty and twisted world with hierarchies set between normal individuals and sorcerers.
Dorohedoro follows a peculiar individual with a reptile head named Caiman, who, with the help of his friend Nikaido, is out looking for the sorcerer who gave him the face and erased his memories.
Akame ga Kill!
Akame ga Kill! Is a manga series written by Takahiro and illustrated by Tetsuya Tashiro. It is a show that you must be watching right now if you like Gachiakuta and are looking for something similar.
Both Akame ga Kill! And Gachiakuta deals with a world controlled by oppressive powers, which is dictated by a social hierarchy. The main characters must find out the source of all that is unjust in the world and stop it.
Set in a world where corruption reigns supreme, Akame ga Kill! Follows Tatsumi, who is recruited by Night Raid, a group of assassins. The party seeks to overthrow the corrupt Prime Minister, ironically named Honest.
Deadman Wonderland
Both Deadman Wonderland and Gachiakuta deal with main characters whose lives are suddenly turned upside down, and if you like anime with such a premise, then you should definitely be watching Deadman Wonderland right now.
Set in a world where punishment is absolute. Ganta Igarashi is an unassuming high schooler who is caught in the middle of a crime as his whole classroom is massacred by a mysterious individual.
Ganta is the only one who is left alive with a red crystal embedded in his chest. Authorities conclude the investigation with Ganta being hailed as the murderer, and he is sent to a prison called the Deadman Wonderland, where prisoners are put through dangerous games for amusement and display.
The Kingdoms of Ruin
The Kingdoms of Ruin is written and illustrated by Yoruhashi, which is a manga series that got serialized just recently. An anime adaptation was released by Yokohama Animation Laboratory in 2023, and it might not be a series that’s all that well-known, but you should be watching it if you like Gachiakuta.
The art style and setting of the show may not be immediately similar to Gachiakuta, but the plot tools are noticeably relatable. Set in a world where witches help humanity with their magic, but are one day suddenly rendered obsolete due to newfound sciences that surpass magic.
Authorities order the execution of witches, one of whom has been raising our main character, Adonis, is executed. This spirals our main character into a life of vengeance, thus lies the parallels between both series.
The Kingdoms of Ruin and Gachiakuta deal with characters experiencing loss and are outcasts on a path of revenge, in a society that is controlled by oppression.
My Hero Academia
My Hero Academia doesn’t need too much introduction, it is one of the most popular anime series of the current times. The show goes through multiple characters and their heartwrenching sub-stories, but ultimately puts forward messages of optimism and hope, with some good shounen action, similar to Gachiakuta.
If you haven’t been following the show, My Hero Academia’s story is set in a world where superheroes exist and people are born with unique powers. Midoriya is an individual with the heart of a hero but no superpowers, which he is eventually gifted because of his potential by the hero, All Might.
You should be watching My Hero Academia if you like Gachiakuta, both series have unique designs for every character, which is not limited to the artwork but also the powers.
Jojo’s Bizarre Adventure: Stone Ocean
Jojo’s Bizarre Adventure is another series that is not unfamiliar to fans of anime. We have previously talked about the series in several different lists. This time we are going to talk particularly about Jojo’s Bizarre Adventure part 6, because there are a lot of similarities to Gachiakuta.
Stone Ocean is set in US prison, following Jolyne Kujo, the daughter of well known Jojo character, Jotaro Kujo. The prison is cruel and filled with threats, constantly trying to kill our main characters.
You should be watching Jojo’s Bizarre Adventure: Stone Ocean, you like Gachiakuta because the similarities are far too many.
Both have incredibly unique art styles that have garnered a fandom around them. Both deal with main characters having to face consequences for actions they did not commit.
Devilman Crybaby
Devilman Crybaby is one of the modern adaptations of legendary manga artist Go Nagai’s dark fantasy manga, Devilman. If you really like the hopeless moments and brutality of Gachiakuta at times, then you should definitely be watching Devilman Crybaby.
The plot follows a world where demons have invaded human society. At the center of all of this is Akira Fuudo, a normal high schooler whose body is possessed by the demon Amon one day, and it changes his life forever.
Not going too blatantly into spoiler territory, Devilman Crybaby makes viewers witness its main character slowly regress into a vile killer, which is triggered by deep personal losses that are echoed through the series.
Just like Gachiakuta’s story, Akira Fuudo is a victim of harsh plot tools that keep pinning him and moving him to a world of violence and division, and ultimately turn him into the Devilman in lust for vengeance.
