Fans mourn as Gachiakuta Chapter 152 hints at Zanka’s death and Mymo’s godlike rise

Still from Gachiakuta Chapter 152
Still from Gachiakuta Chapter 152 (Image credit: Kodansha Comics)

Gachiakuta is one such animanga series that has never seemed to be afraid to push its characters to the brink, but Chapter 152 takes that intensity to terrifying new levels. The chapter builds off the haunting transformation of Mymo.

Mymo was once a human dictator who has now ascended into an inhuman, godlike form, and this has left fans wondering if one of the series’ most beloved characters, Zanka, has just met his end. If this news gets confirmed, it would cause an uproar in the fandom.

Because of the way the creator chose to end this chapter, it has shaken readers, and they are passionately debating the future of the story. If there is one thing Gachiakuta does better than most dark fantasy manga, it is the atmosphere of dread.

Still from the manga (Image credit: Kodansha Comics)
Still from the manga (Image credit: Kodansha Comics)

His transformation can be interpreted less as physical and should be interpreted more as the embodiment of unchecked ambition, an ascension from man to god, or perhaps something far worse.

It is because Mymo’s new form gives out a chilling stillness. It is shown that he barely speaks, and his movements echo through the panels with unsettling metallic sounds. It is this silence that amplifies the terror.

Now he has become someone who doesn’t need words to dominate. Even the Hellg Guard, the world’s strongest enforcers, realize that what stands before them is not something they can defeat by ordinary means.

Fans immediately took to social media and Reddit to describe the sequence as “one of the scariest chapters in the entire manga,” comparing Mymo’s new appearance to an eldritch angel, complete with emotionless eyes and a haunting presence.


Zanka’s tragic moment: From fighter to victim

Still from Chapter 152 (Image credit: Kodansha Comics)
Still from Chapter 152 (Image credit: Kodansha Comics)

The most sickening moment of the Gachiakuta Chapter 152 takes place when Zanka, a character known for his hardworking nature and respected by members of the Cleaners, steps up. He takes on Mymo and is not afraid to lose to defeat this monster.

As time is also against everyone, Zanka, without missing a second, jumps in to protect his people, especially Mildretta, whose bullets have proven completely useless against the monster.

But this time, unfortunately, this time just being brave was not enough, and fate had other plans. As Mymoadvances, seemingly indifferent to the chaos around him, Zanka tries to intercept his path. The result is devastating. With a single flick, Mymo sends a torrent of blood bursting from Zanka’s torso. The sequence is silent, brutal, and merciless.


A death too early or the setup for redemption?

Still from the manga (Image credit: Kodansha Comics)
Still from the manga (Image credit: Kodansha Comics)

While the scene looks fatal, fans still do not believe that a good guy has been killed off. It is because longtime readers of this series know that the creator usually fake-kills a character only to bring them back, in the name of character development.

Zanka’s entire journey, his struggle with weakness, his fight to prove his worth, and his connection to Rudo feel far from over. Still, the fact that there is no clarity on what is to happen has kept fans on edge.

Even if Zanka survives, the emotional and physical toll will likely redefine his role in the story. The fandom is already bracing for a “Zanka depression arc,” jokingly comparing it to the endless suffering of characters like Rengoku or Renji, fighters who never stop trying, even when the odds are stacked against them.


The fear and awe of Chapter 152’s atmosphere

Mymo as seen in Gachiakuta manga (Image credit: Kodansha Comics)
Mymo as seen in Gachiakuta manga (Image credit: Kodansha Comics)

Artist Kei Urana’s storytelling reaches cinematic heights in this chapter. Every panel of Gachiakuta Chapter 152 radiates tension and stillness, creating a horror atmosphere that rivals even specialized horror manga. Mymo’s blank stare, the eerie silence between panels, and the sheer helplessness of every other character combine to make this one of the most unnerving sequences in the series’ history.

The pacing is masterful: Moments of chaos are followed by pages of near-total quiet, giving the reader time to process the terror. It is the kind of chapter that makes you hesitate to turn the page, unsure what tragedy might await next.


Where does Gachiakuta go from here?

Gachiakuta manga (Image credit: Kodansha Comics)
Gachiakuta manga (Image credit: Kodansha Comics)

With Zanka possibly down and Enjin unconscious, the future looks grim for the Cleaners. The only potential hope lies with Rudo, whose connection to Gantetsu’s will might give him the strength needed to stand against Mymo’s godlike form.

Whatever comes next, Gachiakuta Chapter 152 has cemented itself as a turning point. The series, which began as a gritty urban fantasy about trash and redemption, has now entered an era of divine horror and existential despair.

Whether Zanka lives or dies, this chapter proves that Gachiakuta isn’t just about fights; it is about facing the limits of humanity in a world where gods can be born from ambition.

And if Zanka has actually been killed off and Gachiakuta Chapter 152 was the last time anyone saw him, then it could be a reason to ensure that Rudo and the Cleaners go through an emotional obstacle and rise stronger than ever.

Edited by Nisarga Kakade