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Kabaneri of the Iron Fortress: The Battle of Unato

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2019 | 82 min | Animation, Drama, Action, Science Fiction

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Why it’s a Monday Morning Maybe

With a box office flop and almost no lasting buzz, this one could be a tough watch. Keep your phone handy.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Made for sci-fi fans, action fans and animation lovers. If you loved Escape from New York or The Thing, start here.
The mood
Exciting.
The pace
Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 22 min.
What might put you off
  • Rated R: meant for adults.
  • It's in Japanese, so expect subtitles (or a dub).

In the midst of an industrial revolution, the people of Hinomoto fight hordes of undead creatures, known as Kabane, using powerful armored trains. Half a year after the events of the original TV series, the heroes of the Iron Fortress attempt to take back Unato Castle.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsNot counted

    Not enough reviews on record yet

  • AudiencesSolid

    7.2 out of 10

  • AwardsNot counted

    No major awards or nominations

  • Reach & staying powerWeak

    Streaming release that reached a small audience so far

  • Buzz & cultural impactWeak

    Not enough engagement data yet

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Cast & crew

Directed by Tetsuro Araki

  • Tasuku HatanakaIkoma (voice)
  • Sayaka SenbongiMumei (voice)
  • Maaya UchidaYomogawa Ayame (voice)
  • Toshiki MasudaKurusu (voice)
  • Kanae OkiKajika (voice)
  • Kensuke SatoKibito (voice)
  • Ryota OsakaSukari (voice)
  • Mariya IseYukina (voice)
  • Shin-ichiro MikiKomai Kageyuki
  • Eiji HanawaUnmo