---
title: "Kabaneri of the Iron Fortress"
year: 2016
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/kabaneri-of-the-iron-fortress-2016"
media_type: "tv"
tmdb_id: 65945
imdb_id: "tt5556656"
status: "Ended"
seasons_count: 1
episodes_count: 12
runtime_minutes: 22
community_rating: 7.1
vote_count: 219
content_rating: "TV-MA"
---

# Kabaneri of the Iron Fortress (2016) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/kabaneri-of-the-iron-fortress-2016

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Kabaneri of the Iron Fortress is an anime television series set in a world where the people of Hinomoto fight against hordes of undead creatures. The series is a product of Wit Studio and was broadcast on Fuji TV's Noitamina programming block. It was also streamed on Amazon Prime Instant Video service. The series is an action-packed and dramatic anime that combines elements of science fiction and fantasy, and is classified as Animation, Drama, Action & Adventure, and Sci-Fi & Fantasy. The series features a large cast of characters, including Mumei, Ikoma, Takumi, and Kurusu, among others. The series was well-received by audiences and is available to stream on various platforms, including Crunchyroll.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "Humanity battles undead hordes from behind the safety of armored trains during an industrial revolution."

### Why Watch
- unique industrial setting
- high-stakes action

### Caveats & Content Note
- intense violence
- Tone & Suitability: This series contains frequent depictions of intense violence and undead creatures.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: action, steampunk, intense, post-apocalyptic

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | Netflix, Crunchyroll, Crunchyroll Amazon Channel, Rakuten Viki, Netflix Standard with Ads | Hoopla | Amazon Video |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | Crunchyroll, Crunchyroll Amazon Channel | None | None |
| **Canada (CA)** | Netflix, Crunchyroll Amazon Channel, Crunchyroll, Rakuten Viki, Netflix Standard with Ads | Hoopla | None |
| **Australia (AU)** | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads, Crunchyroll, Crunchyroll Amazon Channel | None | None |

## Season Architecture & Lore Primers

### Season 1 (12 Episodes)
## Filler vs. Essential Episode Classifier

- **Total Tracked Episodes**: 12
- **Crucial Mytharc Episodes**: 3 (25%)
- **Character Core Episodes**: 9 (75%)
- **Side Quest / Filler Episodes**: 0 (0%)

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Sayaka Senbongi** as *Mumei (voice)*
- **Tasuku Hatanaka** as *Ikoma (voice)*
- **Yuki Kaji** as *Takumi (voice)*
- **Toshiki Masuda** as *Kurusu (voice)*
- **Maaya Uchida** as *Ayame (voice)*
- **Kensuke Sato** as *Kibito (voice)*
- **Kanae Oki** as *Kajika (voice)*
- **Miyuu Sawai** as *Shino (voice)*
- **Aya Endo** as *Horobi (voice)*
- **Mamoru Miyano** as *Biba (voice)*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: What is the setting?
The story takes place in Hinomoto during an industrial revolution.

### Q: What are the enemies?
The enemies are undead creatures known as Kabane.

### Q: How do people travel?
People travel using powerful armored trains.

### Q: What is the main conflict?
The main conflict involves humanity fighting against hordes of Kabane.

### Q: What is the genre?
It is an action-oriented series featuring steampunk elements.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Kabaneri of the Iron Fortress — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/tv/65945)
- [Kabaneri of the Iron Fortress - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kabaneri_of_the_Iron_Fortress)
- [Kabaneri of the Iron Fortress (TV Series 2016) - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt5556656)
- [Koutetsujou no Kabaneri (Kabaneri of the Iron Fortress, TV 2016 ...](https://myanimelist.net/anime/28623/koutetsujou_no_kabaneri)
- [Kabaneri of the Iron Fortress: Season 1 (2016) - Cast & Crew — The ...](https://www.themoviedb.org/tv/65945/season/1/cast)
- [Watch Kabaneri of the Iron Fortress - Crunchyroll](https://www.crunchyroll.com/series/GR24GX896/kabaneri-of-the-iron-fortress)

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*Generated by Archytele Open Intelligence Systems. Data verified against TMDB and JustWatch APIs.*