Active Raid

ACTIVE RAID is an original action mecha TV anime produced by Production IMS. Set in a near-future Tokyo, the series follows the unconventional Unit 8, an elite police squad that dons powered exoskeleton suits to tackle high-tech crimes threatening the city. Directed by Noriaki Akitaya and with series composition by veteran writer Toshiki Inoue, the show delivers a compelling blend of fast-paced mecha combat and police procedural drama. Characters like Asami Kazari, Takeru Kuroki, and Souichirou Sena bring distinct personalities to the squad dynamic. Backed by creators Sotsu, Fields, and Flying Dog, Active Raid is a must-watch original title for fans of action-driven mecha anime.

In a near-future Tokyo where certain districts have plunged into lawlessness, a special division of the public security force has been established to combat the surge in criminal activity. Officers of this unit are equipped with powered exoskeleton suits known as "Willware," giving them the edge they need to operate in dangerous urban environments. Asami Kazari, an assistant inspector with a sharp eye and a clear sense of duty, is dispatched to the notorious Unit 8 — the 3rd Mobile Assault Division's 5th Special Public Security Section's eighth squad — on what appears to be a routine evaluation mission. Beneath her official assignment, however, lies a deeper personal conviction: she believes this ragtag, rule-bending, justice-indifferent group is in desperate need of reform. What unfolds is a story set against the gritty backdrop of a city teetering on the edge of order and chaos.