In the ultimate war of man vs. machine, the fate of humanity lies with a teenage cyborg named Shio! Living in constant fear of attack from machines, mankind depends on the cyborg corps known as the Guardians to keep them from harm as they await the arrival of the Kami, a godlike savior with mythical red blood who can grant only one wish to one person. Now, Shio, son of a Guardian, thinks he's found the Kami--and all the Guardians are at war to get that wish! Shio and friends are on their way to the Spider's Thread to rescue the girl he now calls Kami, but before they can do that Shio must battle more powerful Guardians and learn the true history of Wāqwāq!