In 2029, a large scale ground sinkage occurred in the Mediterranean Sea. Chemical elements such as oxygen, carbon, gold, molybdenum, and cobalt disappeared from the earth's crust suddenly. The human population was decreased by 90% in sixty years. Researchers found out that the disappeared elements were drained into a planet Nega Earth, located in another dimension. To save the Earth, a special team called the Element Hunters is organized. All of the members are under 13 years old, because young and flexible brains are needed to access Nega Earth. Note: The anime was a science-fiction adventure aimed at children to teach chemical elements. The project was a joint production between Japan and Korea for both television and merchandising.