Set in a part of Tokyo that has descended into a quagmire, the story follows Unit 8 of the 5th Special Public Security Section's 3rd Mobile Assault Division, popularly called "The Eighth", who don powered armor "Willwear" exoskeletons to counter the rise in crime.

Note: The anime will be split into two sections, the first half will air in January 2016, while the second half will air in summer 2016.