The Exciting Eight
刹界エイトレイド
Synopsis
Parallel-world monsters "Eight" invade; humanity fights back with future-powered "Skuld" and ancient weapon-wielding boy Asuma.
The story takes place in a universe where countless parallel universes known exist. There is always a link — called "Prism" — connecting the modern world and these parallel worlds, and sometimes energy and substance comes through. One day, monsters known as "Eight" come from a parallel world and begin attacking. Humanity begins its counterattack using a power called "Skuld," which harnesses the power of tomorrow. The government gathers Skuld users into an army known as "Norn," but the Eight still wreak destruction over the years. Then, a boy named Asuma who can use an ancient weapon is discovered. (Source: ANN)
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