Gachiakuta Episode 3 Postponed to July 27 for Japan Election Coverage
Crunchyroll will maintain exclusive streaming rights, adjusting its international release to align with Japan’s revised broadcast schedule.
Overview
- Episode 3 was originally slated for July 20 but will now premiere on July 27 after the series’ broadcast slot was repurposed for national election coverage.
- The anime’s official X account clarified that the postponement reflects scheduling constraints rather than any production problems.
- Crunchyroll retains exclusive streaming rights and is expected to delay its subtitled release to coincide with Japan’s revised broadcast date.
- Despite praise for its graffiti-inspired aesthetic and dystopian world-building, Gachiakuta has consistently ranked ninth to tenth in early Summer 2025 anime charts.
- Directed by Fumihiko Suganuma with scripts by Hiroshi Seko and music by Taku Iwasaki, the series is set for a continuous 24-episode run through Fall 2025.