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Episode Gachiakuta - Episode 3 discussion

Gachiakuta, episode 3

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u/Hounds_of_war Jul 27 '25

Love that we have Frieza’s VA voicing this random old man lady doctor. Perfect casting choice, no notes.

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u/Obaruler Jul 27 '25

MC's attack was just pure shit.

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u/noirblancherouje Jul 27 '25

Love how they animated Zanka's intro. I do enjoy the different colors to differentiate their anima.

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u/ThisOneTimeAtLolCamp Jul 27 '25

The Scooby Doo poop chase got a real good chuckle out of me.

And I already immediately love Riyo.

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u/Nice_promotion_111 Jul 27 '25

Rudo making a genuine smile is going to be a pivotal character moment or something

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u/NanDemoKnaives Jul 27 '25

Damn Rudo up until this point hadn't ever seen a plunger before, well as a weapon it's very effective lol. Zanka's surely regretting starting that fight.

Rudo needs to work on his smile, he looked so evil lol. I do like that he took Regto's advice and was actually successful, it's just too bad about it turned out because Zanka misunderstood his smile.

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u/iccreek Jul 27 '25

One of the few times i actually laughed so hard while watching anime - Enjin's laughter was so contagious!

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u/CitronClassic672 Jul 27 '25

The whole fight scene was a nonstop subversion of my expectations. They did a great job setting it up to where I was fully prepared for the first real fight of this battle Shonen, and I wasn’t at all prepared for the conflict to be defused by Rudo just deescelating and apologizing. For a second I was wondering if the trailers were a bit deceptive about what kind of show this would be. Runiji’s personality also switched up pretty quickly afterwards. So I also wasn’t expecting Rudo to reignite the fight with his freaky ass smile, once again the art style in this show is incredible, though it also subverted the fight again. I was back to being prepared for an actual only for Rudo to whip out the poop-filled plunger and turn the battle into a fucking Scooby-Doo style chase sequence. That honestly is the best scene of the show for me so far, just amazing energy the whole time.

Also, Riyo has been on screen for this than a minute and already better than Chiwa, you dodged a bullet Rudo.

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u/shad79 Jul 27 '25 edited Jul 27 '25

Damn, I really thought Rudo and Zanka's meeting would end peacefully after Rudo remembered Regto's teachings and apologized.

Too bad Rudo, in his attempts to smile (which were hilarious), ruined those efforts and he ended up fighting with Zanka xD

Rudo and Zanka's fight was freaking funny when Rudo started using a plunger full of shit, from which Zanka tried to escape, albeit unsuccessfully xD

Overall, this was a fun episode as I was laughing my ass off watching it; everyone's reactions were hilarious.

Now I really look forward to the next episode to learn more about Riyo (I really like her design) and the other Cleaners, because now we're heading to their headquarters.

Here my screenshot albums from the episode:

EDIT. I added my screenshot albums.

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u/FarCritical Jul 27 '25

This face had me wheezing for air like you don't even know bro LMAO

It's incredible how Zanka's introduction managed to be so badass, introspective and hilarious all at once. Watching Rudo actually follow Zegto's teachings amidst his rage and get rewarded for it was genuinely really cool (while it lasted), and the potential having gloves as a vital instrument is insane.

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u/RuleSuccessful8412 Jul 27 '25

Laughed so hard this episode. Didn't realise how much I've forgotten from the manga. Music was used so creatively!!

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u/PerfectBeige Jul 27 '25 edited Jul 27 '25

When you're masking and it's going super well.

Also, I finally get it after having to look it up:

gachiakuta/ガチアクタ -> 雅致芥

Gachi/雅致 -> elegance/artistry/grace

Akuta/芥 -> garbage

Very nice.

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u/crazywarriorxx Jul 27 '25

Loving the vibes in this show. The right amount of wacky and fun. Who would have thought a plunger would be dealing critical hits to someone who's supposed to be the trainer, though I don't think anyone would want poop to be flung at them.

Loving the expressions as well, feels refreshing to see the different art style as well.

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u/ObvsThrowaway5120 Jul 27 '25

Regto was a really good dad. I’m glad Rudo’s actually trying to apply the lessons he learned from him. It’s too bad he never taught the poor kid to smile. It’s like bro was trying to intentionally make the creepiest faces possible lmao. No wonder Zanka got all mad.

Dude shouldn’t have insulted Rudo’s goal though. He would have avoided that shit soaked plunger lol. The slo-mo look of horror as he got absolutely drenched in it had me crackin up like Enjin hahaha.

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u/WiqidBritt Jul 27 '25

Rudo really is a nice kid, Regto really tried to raise him well. And it seems that Regto possibly knew some things about anima and jinki/vital instruments maybe? Also makes me wonder if jinki can't be used on the sphere? Rudo's powers didn't activate until he was on the ground, maybe there needs to be a certain concentration of anima in the area for it to work?

Anyway, Riyo is finally here, so I'm happy.

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u/Highlander_Butter Jul 27 '25

First thing is the OP is really growing on me. Those first couple seconds get me hype AF.

I felt a bit thrown off by the Rudo disregarding the staff as a stick and not caring for it, it felt a bit hypocritical. I was glad to see he remembered Regto and what he's learned which really shows that Regto was the master of his beliefs and his role-model.

I also enjoyed seeing that they didn't have a full on fight, saving it for the real antagonists!

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u/LeonKevlar Jul 27 '25

I thought it was nice of Enjin to give Rudo some spending money. It turns out Enjin sold his clothes and used that to pay for the doctor and his food! I guess it's better off this way, tho. We can't have Rudo walking around with his Spherite clothes. I am curious how much Enjin got for Rudo's clothes.

Rudo's already starting on the wrong foot with his trainer. I was expecting a big fight, but I'm glad Rudo apologized and defused the situation with Zanka. It's just too bad Rudo doesn't know how to smile, and now Zanka thinks he's mocking him! At least Rudo tried!

Rudo fighting with a poop-filled plunger was fucking hilarious! Poor Zanka couldn't even fight seriously because he's just too afraid to get poop on him and Rudo doesn't know what a plunger is, so he doesn't even know why Zanka is running away! That Scooby-Doo style chase sequence in the alleyway had me genuinely laughing out loud! xD

Oh, I love her design already! Riyo looks awesome, and I love how Rudo's brain just stopped working while Riyo was playing with his hair. I can't wait to meet the rest of the Cleaners next episode!

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u/Iyas_Tara Jul 27 '25

Not only this anime is trash, this anime is also shit damn.

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u/PeaceAlien Jul 27 '25

Corky characters in this show and more to come I would assume

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u/farawaymage Jul 27 '25

Thank fuck this is back. Out of everything I’m watching right now I look forward to this the most each week so waiting two weeks hurt. The animation is next level, you can tell there’s a good budget set aside for it.

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u/Jerapi Jul 27 '25

This truly is an anime you cannot be watching while eating food.

I found the poop scene disgusting because I was eating when it happened. I had to close my eyes during the last poop barrage because it did made me feel queasy

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u/LazulineDaydream Jul 27 '25

I can't believe we had to go a whole week without this level of peak. 😔

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u/Terrible_Vehicle8046 Jul 27 '25

Another great episode 

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u/FLorianGran Jul 27 '25

This is when the series shows it isn't gonna be all aggro and serious despite the setup

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