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Kabaneri of the Iron Fortress

Koutetsujou no Kabaneri甲鉄城のカバネリKabaneri de la Fortaleza de Hierro

2016 · TV · 12 eps Finished

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What is Kabaneri of the Iron Fortress about?

Kabaneri of the Iron Fortress is a TV anime series of 12 episodes animated by WIT STUDIO, based on an original story written for the screen. It aired from April 8, 2016 to July 1, 2016. AniList classifies it as action, drama, fantasy and horror.

As the world is in the middle of an industrial revolution, a monster appears that cannot be defeated unless its heart, which is protected by a layer of iron, is pierced. By infecting humans with its bite, the monster can create aggressive and undead creatures known as Kabane. On the island Hinomoto, located in the far east, people have built stations to shelter themselves from these creatures. People access the station, as well as transport wares between them, with the help of a locomotive running on steam, called Hayajiro. Ikoma, a boy who lives in the Aragane station and helps to build Hayajiro, creates his own weapon called Tsuranukizutsu in order to defeat the creatures. One day, as he waits for an opportunity to use his weapon, he meets a girl named Mumei, who is excused from the mandatory Kabane inspection. During the night, Ikoma meets Mumei again as he sees Hayajiro going out of control. The staff on the locomotive has turned into the creatures. The station, now under attack by Kabane, is the opportunity Ikoma has been looking for.

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Themes AniList users associate with it: Zombie, Steampunk, Post-Apocalyptic, Trains, Pandemic, Guns, Travel, Female Protagonist, Male Protagonist, Gore.

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Main characters

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  • Ikoma 生駒

    Main character

    A headstrong and passionate young Steam Smith and inventor from Hinomoto who makes a living in Aragane Station making iron and steam engines. He and his good friend Takumi developed a weapon called "Tsuranuki Zutsu" in order to defeat the Kabane.

    Japanese voice: Tasuku Hatanaka

  • Mumei 無名

    Main character

    A mysterious, arrogant and playful yet exceedingly strong and brave girl who arrives at Aragane Station with unclear intent. She's very proficient with firearms and thrown weaponry, as well as incredibly strong physically, being able to chop off a Kabane's head clean off - using a blade concealed in her sandal - with…

    Japanese voice: Sayaka Senbongi

Supporting characters

  • Ayame Yomogawa 四方川菖蒲

    Supporting character

    Ayame is the eldest daughter and heir of the Yomogawa family that governs Aragane Station. She is the user of the master key.

    Japanese voice: Maaya Uchida

  • Takumi 逞生

    Supporting character

    Ikoma's friend and fellow steam smith. Though he's shocked by Ikoma's rashness, he admires how Ikoma isn't afraid of anyone.

    Japanese voice: Yuuki Kaji

  • Yukina 侑那

    Supporting character

    A crew member of the Hayajiro "Koutetsujou". Although calm and reserved, she's very trustworthy, rational and caring, and doesn't hesitate to stand up for herself when necessary.

    Japanese voice: Mariya Ise

  • Kurusu 来栖

    Supporting character

    A young warrior who serves Ayame's family as her personal bodyguard. Among warriors his sword arm is considerable. Is usually sober and honest, and he maintains his honor as a warrior.

    Japanese voice: Toshiki Masuda

  • Kajika 鰍

    Supporting character

    Ikoma and Takumi's friend and fellow steam smith. She has a familial personality.

    Japanese voice: Kanae Oki

  • Sukari 巣刈

    Supporting character

    A steam smith who lives at Aragane Station. He puts up a cynical front, but has good judgement.

    Japanese voice: Ryouta Oosaka

  • Kibito 吉備土

    Supporting character

    A warrior who serves Ayame's family. He is understanding and treats people of all social classes without discrimination. (Source: ANN)

    Japanese voice: Kensuke Satou

  • Kenshou Yomogawa 四方川堅将

    Supporting character

    Kenshou Yomogawa was the lord of Aragane Station and the father of Ayame Yomogawa.

    Japanese voice: Takaya Hashi

  • Hatsune 初音

    Supporting character

    The younger sister of Ikoma. Originally she lived peacefully alongside her brother in a station, however she was later killed in the past during a Kabane attack, Hatsune's death motivated Ikoma's desire to exterminate the Kabane from existence.

    Japanese voice: Seria Fukagawa

  • Shimon 四文

    Supporting character

    AniList has no description for this character yet.

    Japanese voice: Masafumi Kimura

  • Watanuki 渡貫

    Supporting character

    AniList has no description for this character yet.

    Japanese voice: Takahiro Fujiwara

  • Akouji 阿幸地

    Supporting character

    AniList has no description for this character yet.

    Japanese voice: Daichi Endou

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