Gachiakuta Season 1 Episode 23 Release Date (Season Finale)

Episode 23 of Gachiakuta Season 1, titled “Justice vs. Scraps” (正義と屑, Seigi to Kuzu), is scheduled to air on Sunday, December 14, 2025.

This installment serves as the Season 1 Finale. Following the high-stakes attempt to reach the Surface World in Episode 22, the finale is expected to either culminate in a massive confrontation with the high-ranking figures protecting the Surface’s secrets or focus on the intense emotional and ideological clash between the Cleaners’ sense of justice and the Surface Dwellers’ view of the Pit as mere “scraps.”

This finale is dedicated to Climactic Ideology and Setting the Next War. It will resolve the immediate conflict sparked by the infiltration and define the path Rudo and the Cleaners must take to challenge the entire structure of their world.

Where to Watch

New episodes typically air every Sunday.

• Crunchyroll (Simulcast available globally)
• MBS/TBS Network** (Airing in Japan)** (Japanese broadcast)

Approximate Air Times (English Subtitled Release):

What Happens in Episode 23 (Anticipated)

Episode 23 is projected to deliver both high-stakes action and crucial plot developments to conclude the season:

The Final Stand: Rudo and his team are cornered after their infiltration attempt, forcing a desperate, chaotic final battle against the elite Surface guards or a powerful, previously unseen antagonist. This fight will showcase the ultimate strength of the Vital Instruments (Gifting).

The Core Revelation: The episode will drop a major piece of lore, potentially revealing how the trash is generated, the true identity of the Sphere’s ruler, or the deeper connection between the Pit and the Surface that sustains the unequal system.

Rudo’s Evolution: Rudo’s anger and determination solidify into a defined mission. He realizes the fight is not just for his innocence but for the liberation of everyone in the Pit. He uses his Vital Instrument (Nail) in a new, devastating way that reflects his resolve.

Setting the Future War: The Cleaners manage to escape back to the Pit, having secured a vital piece of information or an ally. The final scene shows the team regrouping, unified and determined, ready to start a full-scale war against the tyranny of the Sphere in the next season.

The finale emphasizes the ideological battle and the birth of a true resistance movement.

Why You Shouldn’t Miss Episode 23

Episode 23 is the essential conclusion to the first major arc, elevating Rudo from a vengeful delinquent to a potential revolutionary leader. It’s the perfect blend of high-intensity fighting, world-shattering revelations, and emotional payoff.

Fans should not miss this episode to witness the final, desperate battle of the season, to understand the true, oppressive nature of the Sphere, and to see the Cleaners officially establish themselves as a force dedicated to bringing justice to the “scraps.”

Sources:

• Crunchyroll – Official Listing
• Wikipedia – Gachiakuta Episode List
• Final Weapon – Release Schedule
• Radio Times – Broadcast Schedule