The Guilty Gear series is set in the 22nd century, where the discovery of magic has upset the balance of power between mankind and the biological weapons of destruction called Gears. Led by a self-aware leader named Justice, the Gears declare war on mankind. What ensues is a hundred year war that results in the defeat of the Gears and the birth of a fighting tournament designed to find humans skilled enough to fight them should new threats arise. Guilty Gear’s engaging premise and unique characters are the work of renowned artist Daisuke Ishiwatari.