Valvrave the Liberator is a Japanese anime series that premiered in 2013. It is set in a future where humanity has colonized space and follows a group of high school students who pilot giant robots called Valvraves. The story explores themes of freedom, identity, and the consequences of power as the characters navigate political conflicts and personal struggles. The main protagonist, Haruto Tokishima, gains the ability to pilot a Valvrave after a chance encounter with an alien artifact. As he and his friends become embroiled in a war between factions, they must confront their own beliefs and the moral implications of their actions. The series combines action, drama, and science fiction elements.