Kabaneri of the Iron Fortress - Kabaneri of the Iron FortressoverviewKabaneri of the Iron Fortress is a 2016 anime series produced by WIT STUDIO. It was directed by Tetsuro Araki and aired for 12 episodes from April 8 to July 1, 2016. It aired on Fuji TV with each episode lasting 30 minutes. This is an original anime and has no source material. The copyright belongs to the Kabaneri Production Committee. storyKabaneri of the Iron Fortress is set in the fictional island nation of Hinomoto. In this world, monsters called "Kabane" that feed on the dead are rampant, and people survive by holed up in fortified cities called "stations." The protagonist, Ikoma, is a blacksmith who works with steam engines. One day, he is bitten by a Kabane, but by circulating a special blood flow through his heart, he is able to prevent himself from becoming a Kabane and become a being called a "Kabaneri." Together with his friends, Ikoma boards a train called the Iron Fortress and sets out on a journey to escape the Kabane and find a new way to survive. character
Background"Kabaneri of the Iron Fortress" was produced as a new challenge for WIT STUDIO. Director Tetsuro Araki is known for having previously directed "Attack on Titan," and he used that experience to work on this film. As it is an original anime, the story and character settings were created from scratch, aiming to provide viewers with a fresh surprise. In addition, attention was paid to the visual aspects, such as the steam engine and the Iron Fortress, and the beautiful backgrounds and mechanic designs became a hot topic. Evaluation and acceptance"Kabaneri of the Iron Fortress" has been highly praised since it was first broadcast. Viewers particularly liked the tense storyline and the growth of characters such as Ikoma and Mumei. The show also received a lot of praise for its visual aspects, such as the intensity of its battle scenes and the design of the Iron Fortress. However, some people felt that the storyline was a little too rushed, and expectations for a sequel grew. In fact, the film version of "Kabaneri of the Iron Fortress: The Battle of Unato" was released in 2018, and the production of a new series, "Kabaneri of the Iron Fortress: Ran," was announced in 2019. musicThe music was composed by Hiroyuki Sawano. Sawano provided grandiose and emotional music, successfully enhancing the atmosphere of the work. The opening theme "KABANERI OF THE IRON FORTRESS" in particular became very popular among viewers. The ending theme "ninelie" also captivated many fans with its beautiful melody and lyrics. Recommended pointsKabaneri of the Iron Fortress can be recommended for the following reasons:
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summary"Kabaneri of the Iron Fortress" is a work that combines a tense story, attractive characters, beautiful visuals and emotional music. As an original anime, it provided fresh surprises to viewers and gained many fans. There are high expectations for the sequel, so it is a work worth paying attention to in the future. Please give it a watch. |
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