Questions tagged [koutetsujou-no-kabaneri]
9 questions
12
votes
2 answers
What does the phrase "Rokkon Shojo" mean?
In one of the most popular anime of this season, Koutetsujou no Kabaneri, before, in the middle or after a battle, the human combatants yell "Rokkon Shojo" or the Princess says it after a battle.
I researched a bit and apparently it means…
Fel31
- 1,902
- 2
- 13
- 17
10
votes
1 answer
What do people eat, if not rice?
Episode 7 of Koutetsujou no Kabaneri brings up the point that nobody in Japan eats rice anymore, since the rice paddies are outside the stations, and hence overrun by the kabane.
This makes a lot of sense, and is a splendid bit of worldbuilding.…
senshin
- 35,088
- 25
- 142
- 247
6
votes
0 answers
Is the physiological progression (evolution?) of Kabane discussed in the manga?
In the anime Kabaneri of the Iron Fortress, Kabane are shown with physical ability ranging from a slow, zombie-like walk to a high-speed animal-like sprint. In addition, Kabane are shown with various degrees of intelligence, ranging from mindless…
KryptofTen
- 61
- 2
5
votes
1 answer
What is this symbol used in Kabaneri of the Iron Fortress?
While watching Kabaneri of the Iron Fortress, I saw this symbol during the opening song:
But what exactly does this symbol stand for? Is it ever mentioned what this stands for? Have I missed something? I also think I saw it once in the first…
devb
- 433
- 7
- 20
5
votes
3 answers
Why was the bridge already down when the second train arrived?
In the first episode of the new anime "Koutetsujou-no-Kabaneri", the first train had to stop before they let it enter the station.
(which can be seen in the following picture)
Why was the bridge already down before the second train even arrived?…
Kjenos
- 2,392
- 7
- 25
- 39
2
votes
2 answers
How come Mumei's pistols can kill Kabane?
In episode 5 of Koutetsujou no Kabaneri, the jet bullets are presented — freshly developed based on Ikoma's explosive-steam hybrid gun. However, Mumei has her steam-powered pistols from the beginning and is also able to kill Kabane with one…
TheFlow0360
- 247
- 1
- 6
- 16
1
vote
1 answer
Where can I watch all three movies that have released after the first season of Kabaneri Of The Iron Fortress?
Where can I watch all three movies that have released after the first season of Kabaneri Of The Iron Fortress? I really enjoyed this anime when I watched it on Amazon in 2016. I went looking to see if there was a second season in the works and found…
Rose Schaer
- 113
- 4
1
vote
1 answer
Why does Suzuki speak in both English and Japanese?
In Kabaneri of the Iron Fortress, one of the "steam smiths" speaks in Japanese with bits and phrases in plain English. His name is Suzuki, and he is one of the steam smiths that fixes damage to the train:
As you can see here in this video, he mixes…
wcarhart
- 2,290
- 9
- 24
- 53
1
vote
1 answer
Why did Mumei "need to go to the toilet"?
In episode 10 of Kabaneri, Biba (aka. the Liberator) visits the local lord. He takes his Kabaneri with him, including Mumei.
As soon as they arrive, Mumei claims she needs to go to the toilet, then uses that excuse to run all the way back to the…
Nolonar
- 1,618
- 1
- 10
- 22