Tokyo 24-ku

Shuta Aoi reunites childhood friends to reform RGB after a past incident haunts him.

Shuta Aoi previously abandoned his dream of becoming a hero following a specific incident. One year later, the consequences of that event resurface, forcing him to confront his lingering fears. To overcome this despair and face his past, Shuta must reunite with his two childhood friends. Together, they aim to reform the group known as RGB. This reunion offers Shuta a second opportunity to address the trauma that caused him to give up his aspirations. The story focuses on whether he can successfully confront his fears and move forward with the support of his former allies.

Mari Sakuragi seeks advice from RGB regarding her struggling okonomiyaki business in Takara Shopping street.

Mari Sakuragi’s family runs an okonomiyaki restaurant located in the Takara Shopping street. Since the construction of the new Takara Mall, their business has faced significant difficulties. With the 24th Ward Gourmet Festival approaching, Mari intends to consult the RGB boys for guidance on how to improve their situation. However, the members of RGB are currently distracted by unrelated matters and are not focused on her request. This creates a potential obstacle for Mari as she attempts to secure the advice she needs to help her family's establishment survive the competition and upcoming event.

Mari and RGB face cabbage shortage during 24th Ward Gourmet Festival competition

During the 24th Ward Gourmet Festival, Mari and the RGB trio struggle to prepare for their okonomiyaki entry after the quasi-gang Yabusame purchases all available cabbage. With their primary ingredient missing, the group is left without a clear solution until their former teacher Kaba secures cabbage from a contact in the local shopping district. Despite this unexpected aid, the team must still navigate the challenges of the competition to claim the grand prize. Amidst these difficulties, RGB receives another call from Asumi, adding further pressure to their efforts. The narrative focuses on their resilience and resourcefulness as they attempt to overcome these significant obstacles in the culinary contest.

Tornado strikes festival while mysterious hacker targets network and drug crime rises

A tornado devastates the Gourmet Festival, causing Kaba and others to suffer after a decision by RGB. Simultaneously, an individual named Carneades hacks the 24th Ward network, leaving an enigmatic message that confuses the trio. In the old Shantytown, a highly addictive substance known as "D" spreads rapidly, leading to increased criminal activity. Shuta learns that Kaba's daughter, Kozue, has been frequenting this hazardous area at night. Concerned for her safety, he decides to follow her to investigate her whereabouts and ensure she remains secure amidst the growing danger and chaos in the district.

RGB faces a moral dilemma regarding a cruise ship bomb and suspects.

A bomb threatens a cruise ship, forcing RGB to choose between saving VIPs or suspected terrorists. Koki advocates shooting the suspects to protect the targets, but Ran experiences a Vision revealing Kunai, a DoRed member, as the true culprit. Keeping this discovery secret from Shuta and Koki, Ran independently investigates Kunai’s motives behind the attack. The group must navigate this complex trolley dilemma while uncovering the real threat. The outcome of these conflicting decisions and the hidden investigation remains uncertain as the situation escalates.

Koki Reveals His Vision to Gori After Kunai's Sacrifice Stops the Attack

Kunai is shot under Koki's orders to halt a terrorist attack, drawing attention to DoRed. SARG pursues Ran, the group's leader. Koki shares his vision with his father Gori, who remains skeptical. Simultaneously, television broadcasts reveal the truth about drug "D" and development in Shantytown, which Kunai had posted online. Upon seeing this broadcast, Gori decides to take Koki to a specific location.

Shuta struggles with bakery duties while Koki joins KANAE department and Ran is wanted.

Two months into the KANAE system's operation, arrest rates have increased significantly. Following Kunai's terrorist attack, Ran is now sought as a material witness. Koki has been transferred to the SARG department, which manages the KANAE system. Meanwhile, Shuta has had a falling-out with both Koki and Ran. With his father Rui in Paris studying, Shuta is occupied with managing the Aoi Bakery. He faces difficulties while attempting to bake the establishment's specialty, Golden Sunrise bread. During this busy period, he receives an email from Kozue, adding to his current challenges.

Shuta learns the truth about the Graffiti Wars and faces a deadly crane dilemma.

Shuta discovers that Ran's Mentor, 0th, rather than Carneades, instigated the Graffiti Wars. After 0th reveals Carneades' location, Shuta rushes to the top floor of Cornucopia. Asumi calls him, triggering a vision where lightning strikes a crane, causing it to lose control. Shuta confronts a harrowing choice: allow the crane to fall and kill many people, or have the system repaired at the cost of the repairman's life. The repairman is revealed to be Carneades, who presents this trolley dilemma to Shuta.

Kanae's AI system flaw leads to her death and drastic changes in the 24th Ward.

The KANAE system, created by Kanae, mother of Koki and Asumi, suffered a fundamental flaw that caused an accident injuring 0th and Tsuzuragawa. This incident left 0th with dyslexia due to the AI's faulty judgment. Despite Kanae's efforts to find a solution, she abandoned development after learning 0th had engaged in graffiti. Following Kanae's death, the previously steady progress of the 24th Ward underwent drastic changes. The narrative explores the consequences of the AI's errors on the characters and the city's future, highlighting the tragic impact of the technological failure on those involved.

A character wearing a mask makes a confession

System errors linked to Asumi's consciousness create a moral dilemma for Shuta.

The KANAE system experiences frequent errors because Asumi's consciousness has awakened within it, causing confusion during decision-making processes. When Tsuzuragawa presents Shuta with a trolley dilemma regarding Asumi's safety, he struggles to make a choice. Chikuwa arrives at the scene, leading to Shuta and others being arrested as terrorist suspects. Simultaneously, Ran and Koki search for "CMD," which seems essential to saving Asumi. Shuta eventually reveals the truth behind the Takara Elementary School fire accident that resulted in Asumi's death.

Youth in the 24th Ward