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A special event titled Iron Fortress Banquet (Koutetsujo no Utage), is to be held in celebration of the popular anime Kabaneri of the Iron Fortress which began broadcasting in Fuji TV’s Noitamina slot in April 2016. All new box art for the first volume by Haruhiko Mikimoto and Digipak design by Yasuyuki Ebara have also been unveiled. On top of all that, the set will also include additional tracks from composer Hiroyuki Sawano among a host of other fabulous extras.
The all new box art for the first volume Blu-ray and DVD box sets of Kabaneri of the Iron Fortress which will be released on June 22 is illustrated by the show’s original character designer, Haruhiko Mikimoto, and the Digipak design created by animation character designer Yasuyuki Ebara has also been revealed.
The back of the three-sided box set features illustrations of Ikoma, Mumei, and Ayame with Ikoma, Mumei, Ayame, and Kurusu all featured on the Digipak. In fact, it’s so beautiful that it can’t help but raise expectations for the volumes yet to be released!
That’s not all - there will also be a special Kabaneri of the Iron Fortress event titled Iron Fortress Banquet (Koutetsujo no Utage) held at Zepp Tokyo on Sept. 25! Many of stars of the show including Tasuku Hatanaka who plays Ikoma, and Sayaka Senbongi (Mumei), among others are expected to appear. An application form for priority tickets is included with the first volume DVD & Blu-ray sets, so if you happen to be in Tokyo in September you have even more reason to get your hands on one! You’ll definitely want to claim your place at the table for the banquet after enjoying the Kabaneri of the Iron Fortress TV broadcasts.
Date: Sept. 25, 2016
Venue: Zepp Tokyo
Special Guests: Tasuku Hatanaka, Sayaka Senbongi, Maaya Uchida, Toshiki Masuda, Kanae Oki, Mariya Ise, and Kensuke Satou
The limited edition bonuses have also now been announced for the first volume DVD & Blu-ray sets. The sets will include an 18-track bonus audio CD featuring music from the show’s soundtrack rearranged by composer Hiroyuki Sawano as well as additional material not available on the already on sale Kabaneri of the Iron Fortress original soundtrack CD. There will also be an audio commentary featuring stars Tasuku Hatanaka and Sayaka Senbongi as well as guests including Maaya Uchida (Ayame) on episodes 1 and 2, and Toshiki Masuda (Kurusu) on episodes 3 and 4.
They’ve also released the image for a special reversible B2 poster which will be available as an in-store bonus gift. One side of the poster features Mumei as seen on the of the DVD/Blu-ray box while the other features an illustration of Ayame.
Kabaneri of the Iron Fortress Blu-ray & DVD Box Set Vol. 1
Release Date: June 22, 2016
Pricing:
- Blu-ray: 13,000 yen plus tax
- DVD: 11,000 yen plus tax
Includes: Episodes 1-4 of the TV anime
Limited Edition Bonuses:
- All new Haruhiko Mikimoto box art
- Three-sided Digipack design by Yasuyuki Ebara
- Bonus audio CD (includes additional material and rearranged tracks by composer Hiroyuki Sawano)
- Kabaneri Behind the Scenes Vol. 1 book (116 pages, settings, notes from Tetsuro Araki, interview with Ichiro Okouchi)
- Haruhiko Mikimoto ending pinup
- Booklet (8 pages)
- Audio commentary featuring Tasuku Hatanaka and Sayaka Senbongi with special guests Maaya Uchida (episodes 1 & 2), and Toshiki Masuda (episodes 3 & 4)
- Application form for Kabaneri of the Iron Fortress special event priority tickets
*(limited edition contents may change without notice)*
Anime Official Website: http://kabaneri.com/
Official Twitter Account: https://twitter.com/anime_kabaneri
If all of that wasn’t exciting enough, release dates for volumes 2 and 3 have also been confirmed! Volume 2 will land on Aug. 24 with 3 following on Oct. 26. Special bonuses for the next volumes include an all new drama CD, character design collection from Haruhiko Mikimoto, and a commemorative book from the anime’s creative team, so they definitely plan to continue with the luxury approach from here on in. Make sure to keep your eyes on the show’s official website for all the latest details.
Kabaneri of the Iron Fortress Blu-ray & DVD Box Set Vol. 2
Release Date: Aug. 24, 2016
Pricing:
- Blu-ray: 13,000 yen plus tax
- DVD: 11,000 yen plus tax
Includes: Episodes 5-8
Limited Edition Bonuses:
- All new box art from Haruhiko Mikimoto
- Three-sided Digipak design by Yasuyuki Ebara
- All new audio drama CD
- Haruhiko Mikimoto character design collection (complete edition)
- Kabaneri Behind the Scenes Vol. 2 book
- Audio commentary
Kabaneri of the Iron Fortress Blu-ray & DVD Box Set Vol. 3
Release Date: Oct. 26, 2016
Pricing:
- Blu-ray: 13,000 yen plus tax
- DVD: 11,000 yen plus tax
Includes: Episodes 9-12
Limited Edition Bonuses:
- All new box art from Haruhiko Mikimoto
- Three-sided Digipak design by Yasuyuki Ebara
- All new audio drama CD
- Kabaneri Behind the Scenes Vol. 3 book
- Anime staff commemorative book
- Audio commentary
Synopsis
Undead creatures suddenly appear during the Industrial Revolution just as society is trying to push forward into the modern world. These creatures cannot be defeated unless the iron shell that protects their heart is pierced, and those bitten also rise again after death. These creatures are known as Kabane and their numbers grow so explosively that they soon begin to cover the surface of the Earth.
On the eastern island nation of Hinomoto, the inhabitants have built forts which they refer to as “stations” in order to protect themselves from the Kabane threat and have managed to hold out whilst closed safely away inside them. Only the armoured steam ships known as Hayajiro are able to move between the stations so that they can assist each other by trading the essentials for everyday life.
Ikoma is a young man working as a steamsmith at Aragane Station. Whilst developing his own weapon to combat the Kabane, the “piercing gun,” he waits and longs for the day when he can show off his own strengths.
One day, a Hayajiro breaks through the front lines and crashes into Aragane Station. Driven on by the cleanup team, Ikoma spots a mysterious girl let go from the Kabane inspection.
That night, Ikoma encounters the girl named Mumei once again while she is taking a nap, but Aragane is then overrun while the Hayajiro crisis continues. The crew members have been completely wiped out and turned into Kabane!
The Kabane quickly overwhelm Aragane Station leaving the populace engulfed in a wave of panic. Ikoma seizes his chance - he doesn’t want to run, this is the time to put his piercing gun to the test and take down some of the marauding Kabane. And so, Ikoma finally begins his battle to become a shining hero of the human race!
Cast:
Ikoma: Tasuku Hatanaka, Mumei: Sayaka Senbongi, Ayame: Maaya Uchida, Kurusu: Toshiki Masuda, Takumi: Yuki Kaji, Kajika: Kanae Oki, Yukina: Mariya Ise, Sukari: Ryota Osaka, Kibito: Kensuke Satou, Biba: Mamoru Miyano.
Creative Team:
Director: Tetsuo Araki
Series Composition/Script: Ichiro Okouchi
Original Character Design: Hirohiko Mikimoto
Animation Character Design/Animation Director: Yasuyuki Ebara
Music: Hiroyuki Sawano
Assistant Director: Hiroyuki Tanaka
Overall Settings: Junpei Kasaoka
Concept Design: You Moriyama
Design: Ippei Gyobu
Concept Board: Shiro Yoshida
Production Design: Shinobu Tsuneki
Art Design: Yuuho Taniuchi, Yoshihiro Sono, Kaoru Aoki
Chief Animation Directors: Hirotaka Marufuji, Kyoji Asano
Action Animators: Tatsuro Kawano, Yuuko Sera
Main Animator: Kyohei Tezuka
Chief Makeup Animator: Sachiko Matsumoto
Art Director: Shunichiro Yoshihara
Color Design: Ken Hashimoto
CG Director: Shuhei Yabuta
Director of Photography: Kazuhiro Yamada
Editor: Aya Hida
Sound Director: Masafumi Mima
Sound Effects: Shizuo Kurahashi (Sound Box)
Animation Production: Wit Studio
Production: Kabaneri Production Committee
Official Website: http://kabaneri.com/
Official Twitter Account: https://twitter.com/anime_kabaneri
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