Akame ga Kill!

Tatsumi departs from his village in search of fortune and opportunity in the Imperial Capital, but struggles to enlist in the army. His prospects improve when a woman with a striking appearance arrives at a local bar and offers to help him with the recruitment process.

Tatsumi is captured by the Night Raid, who see his potential as an assassin and offer him a position within their group. At first unsure, he decides to join after learning about their mission to combat corruption and injustice.

The Night Raid's headquarters is attacked by unidentified intruders, but the skilled assassins swiftly drive them back. Tatsumi observes the group's impressive abilities firsthand and is greatly impressed by their combat skills.

The episode centers on the pursuit of Zank the Executioner, a mysterious serial killer active in the capital and believed to be an Imperial Arms user, similar to the Night Raid.

Sheele, a member of the hideout with no defined role, becomes Tatsumi's trainer and shares the reasons behind her decision to become an assassin. Meanwhile, Tatsumi, who has yet to obtain his own Imperial Arm, tries out the one taken from Zank.

Night Raid is tasked with dismantling a drug trafficking network active within the Imperial City. Tatsumi and Leone conduct an investigation in the red light district, where they uncover unsettling information about the organization, which stirs their anger. At the same time, Sheele and Mine track down the former leader, Tybil, after detecting a nearby dangerous threat.

General Esdeath arrives at the capital and is called before the Emperor to discuss the eradication of Night Raid. Although the Emperor is prepared to reward her, Esdeath makes an unexpected request.

Tatsumi and Bulat confront the Three, a group that includes Liver, who was previously Bulat's commander. The encounter intensifies into two separate duels: one between Bulat and Liver, and another between Tatsumi and Nyau.

After defeating the Three, Tatsumi takes control of Bulat's Imperial Arms, Incrusio, and resolves to grow stronger. Mine begins to view Tatsumi differently after witnessing his commitment during training. General Esdeath, upon learning of the Three's defeat, establishes a specialized police force of Imperial Arms users called the Jeagars to bolster the army's power.

Tatsumi is captured by Esdeath after she emerges victorious in a combat tournament, and she claims to have fallen in love with him at first sight. He is compelled to become both her lover and an auxiliary member of the Jaegers, during which he witnesses their immense power firsthand in a raid on a bandit hideout. While fulfilling this role, Tatsumi continues to seek an opportunity to escape and return to the Night Raid.

Dr. Stylish locates Tatsumi at Night Raid's hideout, initiating a sudden and intense battle as his well-prepared forces launch a surprise attack. During the conflict, Kakusan is observed using Sheele's Imperial Arms Extase, which causes Tatsumi and Mine to become enraged. As the battle intensifies within the hideout, an unexpected object falls from the sky.

Night Raid retreats to the mountains following a successful defense against an attack by Dr. Stylish, using the time to rest and train while bringing on a new member. Tensions begin to surface when Mine voices her desire for revenge against Chelsea, who has been mocking her.

A new and more dangerous species of Danger Beasts has emerged near the capital, prompting Minister Onest to assign Esdeath to capture and eliminate them, with the Jaegers deployed for the mission. At the same time, Night Raid begins their own operations against the beasts from a new base, while an unknown observer watches Esdeath's movements from the shadows.

Tatsumi and Esdeath cross paths unexpectedly while fighting a dangerous beast, reigniting their bond. While Esdeath is pleased to be reunited with him, Tatsumi appears troubled. As they spend time together, Esdeath notices a mysterious man watching them from afar.

A growing civilian religious movement known as the Path of Peace is gaining an increasing number of followers and is suspected of planning armed resistance against the corrupt government.

To counter the Jaegars, Night Raid divides into two teams, with Tatsumi and Akame assigned to confront Bols, Kurome, and her undead puppets. The mission grows more difficult as Kurome's Imperial Arms Yatsufusa enables her to control the dead with ease.

Bols evades Akame and Leone, escaping with an explosion, but on his way back to his allies, he encounters an injured and distressed girl. At the same time, Kurome, as the effects of her medication wear off, begins to remember her time with Akame and the emotional farewell. While resting in the mountains, she is approached by an unknown individual.

Borick seeks to take control of a religious organization, leading Night Raid to journey to Kyoroch, the religion's central city, while the Jaegars arrive to act as Borick's personal bodyguards. As Wave becomes worried about Kurome's slow recovery, Night Raid successfully infiltrates Kyoroch but soon faces resistance from Borick's elite guards, the Four Koukenji Rakshasa Demons.

Night Raid proceeds with their mission to assassinate Borick in Kyoroch. While exploring the city, Tatsumi and Mine come across Seryu, the woman responsible for Sheele's death, leading Mine to confront her, while Tatsumi engages in a battle against Suzuka of the Four Demons.

Kyorochi is freed as a result of Night Raid's activities, which strengthens the Revolutionary Army. In reaction, Commander Budoh works with Shura to counter Night Raid, while the group carries out another mission to infiltrate the capital. With the help of a Revolutionary Army informant, Tatsumi and Lubbock track down Minister Onest inside the palace.

The capital declares a public execution of Tatsumi as a strategy to weaken the morale of the Rebel Army, leading Night Raid to organize a rescue operation.

After Tatsumi is captured, Night Raid defeats Commander-in-Chief Budou, though the victory comes at the cost of two of its members. As the Revolutionary Army moves toward the capital and civil unrest grows among the population, several characters watch the events unfold with calm determination. Kurome, aware that her time is running short, attempts to find resolution with her estranged sister.

The Revolution reaches its final phase as Night Raid proceeds with the mission to assassinate Minister Onest, the key figure of the corrupt government. The Revolutionary Army successfully takes control of the city according to plan, allowing Night Raid to infiltrate the palace where the Emperor and Minister are located. As the Emperor becomes increasingly frantic, the composed and self-assured Minister prepares to activate a formidable countermeasure, only for an unforeseen threat to arise from underneath the palace.

Following the empire's army being defeated, General Esdeath, the empire's most powerful warrior, remains to continue the cycle of war. Akame confronts her in a decisive battle. The outcome will determine whether peace is achieved or further conflict ensues.