The word 'anime' (アニメ) is a Japanese shortening of the English word 'animation', a gairaigo, or foreign loanword.
The word 'anime' (アニメ) is a Japanese shortening of the English word 'animation', a gairaigo, or foreign loanword.


In a parallel Japan, the government struggles to handle the urban guerrilla called "Sects". To confront Sects' activity, "Shutokei" (Metropolitan Police) was organized and its Special Armed Garrison "Tokki-Tai: Kerberos" standed at the front line with their heavy arms. Although Tokki-tai achieved a triumph over Sects, people started to oppose their violent and bloody measure. Politically isolated, Tokki-tai made a final decision on their own fate...
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