Cyborg 009 tells the story of Shimamura Joe, a half-Japanese juvenile delinquent also known as 'Cyborg 009.' 'Black Ghost,' a top-secret organization dedicated to promoting global warfare, kidnaps Joe along with eight other unwanted members of society from around the world and transforms them into cyborgs. Although the organization intends to turn the group into super-powered killing machines, Joe and his new companions soon rebel against Black Ghost and escape with the help of an old scientist. After Joe and his friends have freed themselves, Black Ghost sends a series of other cyborgs and giant robots in hot pursuit. Using their new powers and abilities, the heroes stay one step ahead of Black Ghost and its evil machinations, but can they save the world from its diabolical scheme?