Akumu: The Ballad Of Jackson Haruki is the first installment in the Akumu series, chronicling the journey of Jackson Haruki as he navigates a dystopian Tokyo after his life is upended by a tycoon of the innate who brought the concepts of metahumans and supernatural abilities to reality. Alongside a cast of misjudged heroes, Jackson 'Jack' Haruki fights to claim the title of hero as a final promise to the woman he loved and battle his more human vices as a promise to his mentor. Though it all begins in Tokyo, the fate of the rest of the world later hangs in the balance, and the six heroes find themselves as the last line of defense against Darwin Diamond and his global tirade while fighting for their own respective dreams. This blend of fantasy and sci-fi hinges upon the best and worst of what makes us human, with the fate of humanity resting upon the victors' shoulders.