Kido Tenshi: Angelic Layer is an RPG based on CLAMP's anime and manga series of the same name. The story is a retelling of the anime series, though much of the exposition is abridged for the game. It centers on a 12-year-old girl named Misaki Suzuhara who comes to Tokyo to attend an exclusive middle school. Upon first arriving in Tokyo, she sees a crowd gathered around a large outdoor TV screen. It seems there is some kind of fighting match going on, and Misaki is captivated by the amazing fighting skill of Athena, a champion fighter.