The story is a modern reimagining set in the year 2012, decades after the original team disbanded.
Confusion often arises because there are several entries in the "Cyborg 009" franchise with different "Episode 1" summaries: 009 Re: Cyborg (2012) - IMDb 009 Re:Cyborg (Dub) Episode 1
: The opening focuses on Joe, who has been living as a regular high school student in Tokyo with his memories suppressed, unaware of his past as a cyborg until he is nearly triggered into committing a terrorist act himself. Series vs. Movie Context The story is a modern reimagining set in