Night Raid serves as the covert assassination unit of the Revolutionary Army, an uprising formed to overthrow Prime Minister Honest. His avarice and greed for power have led him to exploit the child emperor's inexperience. Without a strong and benevolent leader, the rest of the nation is left to drown in poverty, strife, and ruin. Although all Night Raid members are experienced killers, they understand that taking lives is far from commendable and that they will likely face retribution as they mercilessly eliminate anyone who stands in the revolution's way. Tatsumi, a naïve boy from a remote village, is the newest member of this merry band of assassins. He had embarked on a journey to help his impoverished hometown and was won over by not only Night Raid's ideals but also their resolve. Akame ga Kill! follows Tatsumi as he fights the Empire and comes face-to-face with powerful weapons, enemy assassins, challenges to his own morals and values, and ultimately, what it truly means to be an assassin with a cause.