Night Raid is a secret assassination unit within the Revolutionary Army, formed to overthrow Prime Minister Honest, whose greed exploits the child emperor and leaves the nation in ruin. The skilled assassins of Night Raid understand the weight of their actions and the inevitable retribution they’ll face. Tatsumi, a naïve boy from a poor village, joins the group after being inspired by their ideals and determination. As he fights against the Empire, he faces powerful enemies, moral dilemmas, and tough challenges, discovering the true meaning of being an assassin with a cause in *Akame ga Kill!*.