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Kabaneri of the Iron Fortress

2016Show1 season12 episodesTV-MA

71
GoodGoodWatch score

A pulse-pounding, breakneck animated series about war and technology, with standout direction and editing.

Good for friends night · teens · binge-friendly

Skip it if you want something quiet and calm

Where to watch

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Not for laughs or warmth.

Shows with

Episodes

1 season · 12 episodes · best: S1E2 "Never-ending Darkness" 8.1

Episodes

7.5

Story

In the midst of an industrial revolution, the people of Hinomoto fight hordes of undead creatures, known as Kabane, using powerful armored trains.

Feels like

  • Steampunk Action
  • High-Octane Choreography
  • Post-Apocalyptic Survival
  • Epic Musical Score
  • Visually Stunning CGI Integration
  • Military Drama
  • Intense Pacing
  • Anthropomorphic Horror Elements
  • Technical Mastery
  • Adrenaline Rush

Cast

Crew

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

April 8, 2016 · July 1, 2016 · Ended

First aired
April 8, 2016
Last aired
July 1, 2016
Status
Ended
Length
1 season · 12 episodes
Age rating
TV-MA
Content
Violence, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Animation, Drama, Action & Adventure, Sci-Fi & Fantasy
Original language
Japanese
Made in
Japan
Available in
136 countries

Tropes

Deadly Upgrade, Collared by Fashion, Impaled with Extreme Prejudice +9

  • Deadly Upgrade
  • Collared by Fashion
  • Impaled with Extreme Prejudice
  • Casting Gag
  • Locked into Strangeness
  • In a Single Bound
  • Bookends
  • How Do I Shot Web?
  • Degraded Boss
  • Trailers Always Spoil
  • Death by Cameo
  • Freeze-Frame Bonus

12 of 109 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream Kabaneri of the Iron Fortress?"

Questions about Kabaneri of the Iron Fortress

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is Kabaneri of the Iron Fortress worth watching?

71
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 71 (IMDb 7.2).

How long does it take to watch Kabaneri of the Iron Fortress?

4 h

About 4 hours: 12 episodes in 1 season of about 22 minutes each, aired from 2016 to 2016.

Will Kabaneri of the Iron Fortress scare me?

Not scaryTerrifying

At times: scares are rated 6 of 10.

Is Kabaneri of the Iron Fortress in English?

Japanese

No, it was made in Japanese.

What tropes does Kabaneri of the Iron Fortress use?

Deadly UpgradeCollared by FashionImpaled with Extreme PrejudiceCasting GagLocked into StrangenessIn a Single BoundBookendsHow Do I Shot Web?Degraded BossTrailers Always SpoilDeath by CameoFreeze-Frame Bonusand 97 more

TV Tropes lists 109 tropes for it, including Deadly Upgrade, Collared by Fashion, and Impaled with Extreme Prejudice.