Lucky 8 is an anime that was written, directed, and created by Akira Jotaro who also created the anime Art of War: Full Metal Guardian, Red Eyes, and Blood Hound. The story is set in year 2037 Earth, where there are no more wars left in the world and every country is in an alliance formed by the United States of America, but where most areas are in their worst states ever in history. The story is about eight thieves who plan to steal all the greatest valuables in the world, and show the people how the world truly is outside.