Active Raid

TV SERIES 2016 2 SEASONS

Overview

Set in a part of Tokyo that has descended into a quagmire, the story follows Unit 8 of the 5th Special Public Security Section's 3rd Mobile Assault Division — popularly called "The Eighth" — who don powered armor "Willware" exoskeletons to counter the rise in crime. Assistant inspector Asami Kazari is assigned to The Eighth with the task of assessing the unit's status and reporting it to her superiors. But her true goal is to rehabilitate this sloppy, haphazard, justice-less group.

This production, originally released in 2016, has captivated audiences with its unique storytelling. As a Scripted series, it brings a fresh perspective to the Animation, Action & Adventure, Crime genre, maintaining a strong viewer rating of 6.1 across its 2 seasons.

Storyline Highlights:
• Explores themes within Animation and Action & Adventure.
• Produced in Japan.
• Original Language: Japanese.

Starring Cast

Takahiro Sakurai

Souichirou Sena (voice)

Nobunaga Shimazaki

Takeru Kuroki (voice)

Ari Ozawa

Asami Kazari (voice)

Shizuka Ishigami

Haruka Hoshimiya (voice)

Ai Kakuma

Tomoki Hachijou (voice)

Hikaru Midorikawa

Koutarou Inagi (voice)

Masayo Kurata

Rin Yamabuki (voice)

Natsuki Hanae

Mythos (voice)

Seasons

Season 1

12 Episodes • Aired 2016-01-07

In a futuristic, post-disaster Tokyo, the "Special Public Security Fifth Division Third Mobile Assault Eighth Unit," or "Unit Eight," is a police unit specializing in handling criminals who wield dangerous wearable technology called "Willwear." Equipped with Willwear of their own, the squadron is often criticized by the public for their carelessness and disregard for protocol. Sent in by the government as an undercover agent with special instructions from the higher-ups, Asami Kazari is Unit Eight's newest member. Determined to straighten out what she expects to be a group of incompetent fools, she instead finds a team of well-intentioned experts who use very effective—albeit unorthodox—methods, hindered by strict regulations. With their newest member by their side, Unit Eight fights crime and overcomes unexpected adversaries in Active Raid: Kidou Kyoushuushitsu Dai Hachi Gakari.

Season 2

12 Episodes • Aired 2016-07-12

Set in a part of Tokyo that has descended into a quagmire, the story follows Unit 8 of the 5th Special Public Security Section's 3rd Mobile Assault Division, popularly called "The Eighth," who don powered armor "Willwear" exoskeletons to counter the rise in crime.