Synopsis
In the story Akame ga Kill!, Night Raid—the covert assassination squad of the Revolutionary Army—works to overthrow Prime Minister Honest, whose corrupt rule has driven the nation into poverty and chaos while exploiting a young and untested emperor. Although they possess deadly skills, the members of Night Raid acknowledge that killing is not a noble act and fully grasp the moral weight of their actions as they strive to dismantle the government. Tatsumi, a simple villager driven by a desire to help his struggling community, joins Night Raid after being inspired by their cause and determination. The narrative follows Tatsumi as he battles against the oppressive empire, confronting powerful enemies, rival killers, and ethical challenges, ultimately uncovering the deeper meaning of being an assassin motivated by justice.
Background
Akame ga Kill! is the anime adaptation of Takahiro's shounen manga of the same title, which is illustrated by Tetsuya Tashiro and was serialized in Square Enix's Gangan Joker from April 2010 to December 2016. The anime follows the source material through the first eight volumes of the manga, incorporating events from later issues as well, before concluding with an original story arc that deviates from the manga.
