Edit And Syne Mehedi Hassan
Don't let the pressure drop!
We stop, we die!
Yes, sir!
Make the announcement.
Roger.
We're passing through the abandoned station.
All hands, brace for impact.
Damn it!
Stay back!
Stay the fuck back!
To survive, what you need...
is not some tool that will keep you safely hidden away.
It's the power to fight the Kabane without fear.
Shingo!
Are you okay!?
Yeah.
I owe you one.
Your hand!
Twenty years ago,
the people of Hinomoto sought refuge from the Kabane behind the walls of stations.
Casting aside both friends and dignity alike,
they fled for their lives.
Use it.
Use the suicide bag!
Hurry up!
Show us your resolve!
Don't be a disgrace!
What are you doing!?
Pull it already!
Can we truly be proud of a life built upon the sacrifices of others?
We lose so much more than just their lives.
That's why...
I...
Mother...
Damn it!
I want the power to slay Kabane.
I'm so close!
You're awake.
The Knights held them off.
You can go back to sleep.
For now.
Did another station get overrun?
Frightened
Corpse
Episode
One
Hey, did you hear?
They said the supplies are late.
I heard the front line retreated again.
How long do you think this dump'll last?
Hey, cut it out!
What if a Knight heard you?
Hey there, hero!
Bit late, eh?
Careful with your calculations.
Your hair's still lookin' a mess.
Plate 3 needs more adhesive.
What? No way...
Hey,
Ikoma!
How'd it go yesterday?
No good.
The pressure should've been enough, but...
Remind me what's wrong with using normal lead shots again?
Because that'd be no different to the Knights' steam guns.
They'll just bounce straight off the Kabane's heartcage.
That's why we need jet bullets.
We need more penetrating power.
And you're gonna use that to fight the Kabane in the Knights' stead?
You must've hit your head on something.
Did you up the explosives?
Come on, you just increased the cavity size in the last tune-up, remember?
That's it, Takumi!
Why did I skip a step?
Where are you going?
I'm going home and redoing it.
Hey, hey,
at least finish your work here first.
Hey, it's Lady Ayame.
From the Yomogawa family?
I'd like to personally inspect it all.
What a pleasant surprise, Lady Ayame.
How could we possibly help you?
This is my father's steam gun.
There appears to be a problem with it, so I was hoping someone might take a look.
Of course, we would be glad to.
The good Lady Ayame.
At least she's easy on the eyes.
She's the princess of the Knights.
Ikoma!
Come here and assist Lady Ayame!
It's your calling, hero!
Allow me.
So, you wish to become a hero?
I just hate running away.
Lady Ayame,
where will you be pointing this?
The west gate is opening!
The Iron Fortress is coming!
Was the Iron Fortress not scheduled to arrive tomorrow?
Let us go.
The Iron Fortress?
But the Fusang Fortress is also coming tonight.
Two railforts in one day?
Father,
was the Iron Fortress not supposed to arrive tomorrow?
Hayatani Station has fallen.
With fewer stops to make, an earlier arrival is only natural.
But...
Get the inspection box!
You think some unlucky guy got bitten?
That's what they're about to find out.
They'll search for bite marks to see if anyone's been infected by a Kabane.
If they find one, they'll throw them in jail.
It's what the authorities always do.
Yeah, well, can you blame them?
They could be incubating the infection.
All right, begin maintenance!
Hey, look.
It's just the carotid artery that's thicker.
So the virus really does pass through here.
Hey!
You don't come across specimens of this quality often.
That's taboo!
This isn't some curse.
You and I both know that!
Who's that?
Some kinda bigwig?
What's wrong?
Uh, nothing.
Hey, kid!
The exit is over on the other side.
Children aren't exempt from the inspection!
Only a fool would judge a book by its cover.
That's what my brother always told me, Mr. Mustache.
Wh-What did you call me!?
Leave it.
She is my guest.
M-Milord!
Are you the boss here?
I am Kenshou, head of the Yomogawa family.
Lord Yomogawa, thank you for your hospitality.
Priest Shimon, I presume.
I have read your letter.
We would like to take you to our mansion first.
They're not going to be inspected?
What the hell's going on?
Who are they?
Dunno.
It's a Kabane!
He has an injury!
Don't let him get away!
A Kabane?
Stop right there!
No! I'm not a Kabane!
Stop!
Kill him!
Surround and kill him!
I swear, I'm not one of them!
Please help me!
Stop it!
Who the hell are you, kid!?
He's saying he's not a Kabane!
Like hell we can trust him!
Stop, you coward!
Those suspected of being a Kabane
are to be locked up for three days and kept under watch.
You're the ones who made that rule!
Shut your damn mouth!
This matter doesn't concern a lowly steam-smith!
I'm trying to tell you that you're pointing your guns at the wrong targets!
Father, please!
Kabane hearts!
Disgusting!
Why does he have them?
Answer me!
Why do you have something like that!?
He's getting away!
Stop!
He died...
Which means...
He wasn't a Kabane?
Aren't you ashamed to be scared of every damn thing?
You're madmen!
How lofty your words are.
A privilege you enjoy only because the very earth you step on is under the Knights' tireless guard.
You're wrong!
I'll fight too!
Kurusu!
Yes, sir.
I'm close to finishing my Piercing Ca—
Throw him in jail.
He may be a Kabane.
Father!
Let us go.
Ayame,
maintaining order, too, is a Knight's duty.
Order?
KABANERI OF THE IRON FORTRESS
I see.
You're both headed to Kongoukaku?
With the Lord Shogun?
No, not at this time.
That is why the two of us are going alone.
June, huh?
It's almost time, Brother.
I knew it!
You're the body gatherer!
You're...
Mumei.
Mumei?
Is that really your name?
Isn't it nice?
My brother gave it to me.
Hey, did you know that the guy from before wasn't a Kabane?
No, but I couldn't just ignore what was happening.
Any normal person would, though.
Then there's something wrong with being normal.
You're an interesting one!
What do you mean?
I mean, it's normal to be scared of Kabane, right?
People are just frightened cowards in general.
They can't help it.
Yes, they can.
We have no choice but to kill others out of fear?
I can't accept that.
We cannot lose our humanity to fear.
Ikoma's a freaking dumbass, getting all worked up like that.
What a self-righteous idiot.
But you know...
I couldn't do something like that if I tried.
Talking back to a Knight like that.
That's exactly why he's an idiot!
The Fusang Fortress is here!
It's right on schedule this time.
It's going too fast!
Slow down!
Damn it! Raise the bridge!
Hurry up!
It won't make it in time!
What's happening!?
It's the Kabane!
Out of the way!
It's the Kabane!
Is that... the alarm?
Don't tell me...
The Kabane are here!?
I have to go.
I need to get my Piercing Cannon!
Quickly, dear!
I'm taking these too.
Mumei,
they've broken through the west gate.
This whole place is lost.
But—
We're going to the Iron Fortress.
Come.
Father, where are you going?
To the Iron Fortress.
Surely you're not...
You would abandon this station?
I will give the signal when the Iron Fortress has been secured.
When you see it, come.
The Kabane react to blood.
Fuck, it hurts like hell!
Hold it! Take off your clothes immediately!
You fuckin' kidding me!? The Kabane are coming!
Prove that you don't have any marks on your body!
What's going to happen to us?
Where's Ikoma?
He took the bait!
I won't fail this time!
I've increased the explosive load!
I did it!
My Piercing Cannon punched straight through its heart!
This thing!
That I made!
I see it.
It's the Iron Fortress.
Lady Mumei.
You must continue on your journey alone.
Go to Kongoukaku and await the Young Master's orders.
I leave the rest in your hands.
May fortune smile upon you in the next life.
It's not a curse.
I just need to make sure the virus doesn't reach my brain!
Five years...
It's been five long years.
Giving blood, sweat and tears...
to finally be able to fight the Kabane.
I'm...
no longer the person I was back then.
I will never, ever...
Ever run again!
This time...
I...
I will become a person I can be proud of!