"Guilty Crown" is an anime series set in a dystopian future where Japan is under oppressive rule by a multinational organization. The story follows Shu Ouma, a high school student who gains the ability to extract weapons from people's hearts using a power called "Void Genome." As Shu becomes entangled in a resistance movement against the oppressive regime, he grapples with the consequences of wielding immense power and the complexities of trust and betrayal. The anime combines elements of action, romance, and supernatural powers, with intricate plot twists and character development.