Anime lovers, have you ever heard a song from your childhood or your own country suddenly play in the background of an anime scene?
That warm, striking and relatable feeling that almost pulls you back home and probably rekindles Sunday school memories?
That is exactly what happens in the anime “Gachiakuta” episode 9 when a familiar Kenyan gospel banger, “Ainuliwe Bwana wa Mabwana,” by Pastor John Komanya, plays softly in the background.
This song, released in the early 2000s, has been a Sunday school favourite in Kenya for over a decade.
Its title means “May He be lifted, the Lord of lords,” and it is all about praising and lifting God’s name with joy.
In Kenyan churches, children sing it with full energy, clapping, dancing, and smiling from ear to ear. It is more than a song; it is a feeling of unity, innocence, and faith that lights up hearts every Sunday.
The story follows Rudo, a boy cast into a world of trash after being falsely accused of a crime. In this strange underworld, he joins a group called the Cleaners to fight monsters made from garbage and uncover dark truths.
Fast forward to episode 9, titled “The City of Graffiti.” Here, Enjin, Rudo and the Mayor follow Remlin, who paints joy into the sky, literally turning spray paint into fireworks.
As colours burst across the city, we faintly hear the voices of children singing “Ainuliwe Bwana wa Mabwana.” It is subtle, you have to listen carefully, but it changes everything. The song plays for just a short moment, but it fills the scene with warmth, hope and perhaps laughter.
Just like in Kenyan Sunday schools, where children sing to celebrate life and love, the song here symbolises renewal and faith after darkness.
It is a perfect match for the episode’s message that even in a broken world, colour and joy can rise again.
This creative blend of gospel rhythm and anime storytelling makes the episode truly unforgettable, especially for those who loved Sunday school gospel songs.
