Gachiakuta’s New Cast: Mamori Miyano and Yuko Sanpei Join Anime’s Slate

Gachiakuta Anime Unveils Mamoru Miyano and Yuko Sanpei as New Cast Members

The highly anticipated anime adaptation of Kei Urana’s Gachiakuta manga has dropped a major bombshell! Fans eagerly tuned into the official announcement this week, revealing the addition of two major cast members that are sure to elevate the series to new heights.

Mamoru Miyano will be lending his voice to the character of August, the older brother of Eishia. Eishia’s story is one of heartache and perseverance in the face of adversity, and Miyano’s portrayal of August is expected to bring an added nuance to the dynamic between the two brothers.

We also get to welcome Yuko Sanpei as Remlin, a new and intriguing character that fans are already buzzing about. Remlin is a spellcaster from Canvas Town, and Sanpei’s involvement in the series promises a powerful and enigmatic performance.

The ninth episode of the Gachiakuta anime, set to premiere this weekend, will introduce these new characters to the narrative. Viewers can expect an episode packed with fresh visuals and storytelling that will showcase the talents of Miyano and Sanpei, as well as delve deeper into the rich lore created by Kei Urana.

The Gachiakuta manga, published by Kodansha, focuses on a world where the rich live lavishly atop floating cities while the poor scrape by in the shadows. Our hero, Rudo, finds himself falsely accused of a crime he did not commit, resulting in his unjust exile into a world of monsters and death. His journey for vengeance and survival drives this gritty and action-packed narrative.

The anime stars a roster of talented individuals. Fumihiko Suganuma, known for his work on The First Slam Dunk and Train to the End of the World, is directing the anime at BONES. Hiroshi Seko, who has made a name for himself with Chainsaw Man, Vinland Saga, and Mob Psycho 100, is heading the series scripts. Satoshi Ishino is handling character design and chief animation direction, having previously worked on Date A Live, Captain Earth, and Release the Spyce. The mesmerizing music of Taku Iwasaki, known for Bungo Stray Dogs and Shin Kamen Rider, will set the perfect mood for the series.

The anime made its debut in Japan on July 6 across multiple channels, including CBC and TBS. Fans worldwide, including those in North America, Central America, South America, Europe, Africa, Oceania, the Middle East, CIS (excluding Russia and Belarus), and the Indian subcontinent, can stream the series on Crunchyroll starting the same day. Crunchyroll is also offering a same-day English dubbed version of the series.

The Gachiakuta manga series launched in Kodansha’s Weekly Shonen Magazine in February 2022 and has been designed by Hideyoshi Ando for graffiti. Kodansha USA Publishing is handling the English release, with the manga’s 15th compiled book volume published on June 17.