Gachiakuta Episode 22 comes out this weekend and leaves a lot uncertain for what's coming next. Noerde’s explosive reappearance at the end of Episode 21 makes for a fiery fight between her and Riyo! You can tell that she means business with her long flowing hair transformation.After barely surviving the last fight against Bundus, the Cleaners now face off against another Raider who's been supercharged and wants them dead! So chances are, Episode 22 is going to really push the Cleaners to their limits.Bundus and his Vital Instrument (Image Source: Studio Bones)Gachiakuta Episode 22 is set to air on December 8, 2025, at 8 pm (JST) on TBS Japan. For international viewers, the episode will be available at 3 am (PST), 6 am (EST), 11 am (GMT), 12 pm (CET), and 4:30 pm (IST).The main streaming service outside of Japan for Gachiakuta Episode 22 is Crunchyroll. If you're signed up for a Premium subscription to Crunchyroll, then you can view the episode as soon as it airs in Japan, whereas if you're a Free subscriber, you'll have to wait seven days before being able to view the new episode.What Can You Expect from Gachiakuta Episode 22?Enjin gets warned due to Zodyl's bloodlust (Image Source: Studio Bones)The preview of Gachiakuta Episode 22 shows Noerde returning with fury in her eyes. Her dramatic entrance at episode 21's conclusion signals an intense confrontation ahead. The electric-haired warrior rises from the ground with powers fully charged, targeting Riyo specifically.Their upcoming rematch is going to be a whole bunch of action. Riyo had refrained from finishing off his opponents before (which may be a mistake), and she has healed completely and is even more dangerous now.Gachiakuta Episode 22 should reveal if the trash beast made it over the barrier after Zodyl used the cleaners for an experiment. The core remains unfinished and still intact.Possible hints at hidden power from Enjin: observers have noticed that he reached for something during the fight against Bundus. It suggests that he may have more power than he has shown so far, and he might have been holding back some of his abilities until nowWhat Happened in Gachiakuta Episode 21?Rudo launches the nail-bullet from the 3R Nailgun (Image Source: Studio Bones)In Episode 21, we had incredible animation from talented artists who have worked on some massive things. We were able to see the talent of folks like Yutaka Nakamura and Vincent Chansard, and many others, come together.Bundus's prosthetics represented all of the different stages of his life as a fighter. Each arm had its own unique qualities. When Bundus fought five Cleaners at once, he showed us decades of combat experience. Each of Bundus's hands would have been tough to fight individually, but together, it was impossible.As far as new powers, Rudo has unlocked a new level of power for his Watchman series. Rudo learned that the 3R technique allows him to combine all of his daily transformations into one object. Rudo used that new knowledge to make his nail gun into a cannon that could shoot two giant shots that blew apart Bundus's defenses.The chemistry between Riyo and Enjin really added some fun and humour to the serious stuff going on. Riyo's sneaky attempts to avoid showing that she had a gun gave some comic relief in all the serious action scenes. Enjin picked up on Riyo's nervousness about her exposed holster right away, too.Zodyl was able to execute his master plan with no direct involvement in the fighting whatsoever. He used the Cleaners, as guinea pigs, to experiment on the crossing of the barriers and tested various objectives while keeping everything under control.Gachiakuta Episode 22 is a very important episode of the series. Although the Raiders suffered losses, they still have some advantages going for them right now, and Noerde's return adds even more threat to the Cleaners, who are up against huge odds in order to complete their mission and survive this encounter.