Edit And Syne Mehedi Hassan
A... Kabaneri?
That's right.
An existence between human and Kabane.
You're the same as me?
All I understand is that you are not human!
If you're saying you're my enemy...
I'll kill you.
Kabane are the enemies of humanity.
Please cease this, Kurusu!
Were it not for those two, we would all have undoubtedly perished.
Be that as it may, I cannot allow Kabane aboard!
He's absolutely right!
I am a Kabane.
Allowing me here would only lead to everyone being infected!
Wh-What are you...
You're not a Kabane, you're a Kabaneri.
Your body may be a Kabane's, but your mind's still human.
You expect me to—
Ayame.
This tin can's bound for Kongoukaku, right?
Yes, according to its schedule...
What's Kongoukaku?
You've never heard?
It's the shogun's greatest stronghold.
Lady Ayame, if we are heading to Kongoukaku—
Can you take me there?
Do that, and I promise we'll stay in this car.
Hey, I'm in the middle of—
That said, I'm staying on this train whether you agree or not.
Are you a human or a Kabane!?
Neither! I'm a Kabaneri!
An Offering
of Prayer
Episode
Three
Suzuki, that's dangerous!
I need to look at it from the side.
I heard there's a Kabane aboard!
I can't believe this!
Don't just open the damn window!
It's one per person!
We'll be back this evening with more food!
Like this is going to be enough.
Here you go.
Thank you.
For your unborn baby.
There isn't enough food and water for the quantity of people we have aboard.
Are we going to make it?
What choice do we have but try?
There's no safer place than there.
But what if Kongoukaku refuses us?
Food rations!
The current elder is Lady Ayame's uncle.
We will not be turned away.
Stop! Your hands are covered in oil!
It's my body!
You mean the body your mother gave you?
Your wounds are all healed up, aren't they?
It's because you have a Kabane's body.
You should be able to move around fine now.
You said you were going to Kongoukaku.
I promised Brother, you see.
I can't give you the details, but I'm on an important mission.
You interested in Kongoukaku too?
They're at the forefront of Kabane research.
They might be able to do something about this Kabaneri condition.
I thought you wanted to get off.
It's not like I fully believe your Kabaneri story,
but if I'm trapped inside this boiler car for three days
it'll prove that my mind will remain human.
Then it's decided.
Decided?
You'll ride the Iron Fortress with me.
And you'll be my shield.
Shield?
When I fight for too long, I fall asleep.
That's why I need a living shield.
Not like getting bitten by a Kabane is a big deal for you anyway.
Cut the cra—
You're going to Kongoukaku, right?
Then stand up. We're going to start.
Start what?
Training, obviously.
In your current sorry state, you wouldn't even make a good shield!
Hold on!
Your movements are too big.
Your feet are wide open!
Wait!
How could you let the Kabane onto the train?
It's not too late.
Throw the Kabane off!
They gave their word that they would remain in the rear car.
You honestly think a Kabane will keep their word?
Have the Six Chiefs no sense of gratitude?
Not to mention, that man tried to do the right thing even before becoming a Kabane.
Sirs, you cannot just come in!
They refuse to listen, demanding we stop the Iron Fortress.
Please stop the train!
We want to hold a funeral.
We want to pray for our family.
Our prayers will not reach them if we go too far.
Do you want our grandchildren to be unable to pass on?
How many times do I have to tell you?
You spin around and boom, boom, bam.
You're not even close.
J-Just because you can do it...
Your explanation is terrible!
Get it together already.
I haven't even removed my restraint and you're already getting floored.
What is that thing around your neck for?
Probably the same as yours.
It's just that if I remove mine, I can fight at my full potential.
But after a while, the curse spreads and I get tired.
It's strange.
Kabane?
What is it?
H-Hey!
Mumei! What are you doing?
Please stop.
I saw you get two!
It's the Kabane!
The Kabane?
She's not supposed to come out!
The Kabane... The Kabane are loose!
I definitely felt it...
Come back, Mumei!
You promised you were going to stay in the boiler car!
Stay out of my way!
Hold it right there!
Kabaneri, my foot.
Craving for some human blood, are we?
Stop!
I'm taking Mumei back with me right now!
I'll make sure she's compliant until we reach Kongoukaku!
You really think you can do that?
Miss Mumei.
What is the meaning of this?
Why did you come out?
You gave me your word.
You wouldn't understand even if I told you.
Hey!
You never should have allowed these Kabane aboard!
Let's remove them from the train now.
You're welcome to try.
Stop it!
I've got bad news, Captain.
Seems like the water tank we patched together is busted.
No way it's making it to the next station.
KABANERI OF THE IRON FORTRESS
Are we stopping?
They're gathering water.
Check and see if the pressure's rising.
Yes, that's it.
There are no Kabane in sight.
How long will we need in order to repair the water tank?
By morning, perhaps.
Morning?
We can have the lookouts rotate in shifts.
That is a good idea.
Then let us hold a vigil, since the Iron Fortress has stopped.
As the elderly requested?
I wish to offer a prayer too.
For my father.
Understood.
Rest in peace. Rest in peace.
What?
Is that true?
And they're pretending to be human.
Are you kidding me?
Unforgivable.
Hey, come on, get back to work.
It's not like praying is going to bring them back to life.
I'll do it.
You are irredeemable.
What, you lose someone too?
My teacher.
Were you particularly close to this teacher of yours?
You disgust me.
That's just the kind of guy I am.
You're not going to pray?
I lost my family years ago.
What do you know?
Just like me.
It's a pretty common story.
Losing your family to the Kabane.
What's that in your right hand?
It hurts when I get hit by it.
Just a stone you can find around any old river.
I found two of these beautiful stones with my sister.
I told her she could have both,
but she said we should keep one each as good luck charms.
I never planned on keeping it as a memento.
It happened five years ago.
The Kabane broke into our station.
The adults fled in fear.
We were left behind.
And my sister was caught by the Kabane.
Hardly a unique story, right?
But what do you think her stupid brother did?
He ran away.
Making some pathetic excuse about calling for help...
I fled from there.
I tried to rely on someone else.
By the time I returned...
my sister was lying on the ground, already beginning to change.
Being the cowardly brother I was, I wept and apologized.
Repeating over and over, "I'm sorry. I'm sorry."
But I knew it was already too late.
My sister was gone.
Even if it meant dying together...
I should have pushed aside my fear and fought.
No matter how much I hate myself for running away...
my sister is never coming back.
Yeah, that's a pretty common story.
The weak die, and the strong survive.
That's all there is to it.
Are we doing this?
Let me do it.
What are you planning on doing?
They are not our enemies.
They saved us.
The Kabane are the enemy!
If they strike first we won't stand a chance!
Please allow us to do this, Lady Ayame!
I cannot believe...
Lady Ayame?
I...
Your friends are awfully jumpy.
That is...
Fine by me.
If you want a war, I'd be happy to oblige!
Hey!
Weaklings should stop trying to act brave!
Mumei, don't provoke them!
They're the ones doing the provoking.
See? I knew the Kabaneri were our enemy!
Don't back down!
We have to protect our families!
Be cleansed in body and soul!
Please cease this immediately!
Please come down. It's dangerous.
Please don't, Lady Ayame.
I can't?
I'm sorry.
Mommy...
won't be able to have you.
Miss Shino?
It's the Kabaneri!
What are you doing here!?
These guys are jumpy too.
I didn't come looking for a fight.
Hey, can you do me a favor?
Wh-What is it?
What's the problem?
Do you need to go potty?
Are you not feeling well?
He laughed!
I got him to laugh!
Ikoma, I recall you telling my father
not to point our guns at the wrong targets.
Then!
Are the Kabaneri our enemies?
Or our allies?
Lady Ayame!
Please don't!
As the one left in charge of the Iron Fortress, the responsibility falls to me
to determine who our enemies and allies are!
Why do you refuse to use your right arm?
Why do you not simply grab and bite me?
I can't!
Why not?
Because I made a vow!
I refuse to run away ever again.
I'm not going to let any more lives be sacrificed
just so I can save my own damn skin!
It's the Kabane who are our enemy.
I live for one purpose...
To kill every last one of them!
Are you...
adequately satisfied now?
Those who still believe this man is our enemy,
I welcome you to come up here.
And offer you the opportunity to check for yourself.
My sincerest apologies for testing you like that.
It's okay.
But why did you take the blade directly?
You could have grabbed my arm.
Oh, I can't control my strength.
It hasn't been long since I became like this.
I was afraid I might have hurt you.
Oh, my.
You need not be so concerned.
Please worry more about yourself.
Okay.
Ikoma?
What's wrong?
Seriously! Stop!
That's so funny!
All that laughing's worked me up an appetite.
We have some dumpling soup.
I'll get you a bowl.
Thanks.
But I don't need that.
Just give me blood.
Blood?
It's red.
The stuff that gushes out when you cut someone.
But you're...
A Kabaneri.
I'm a "Half-Kabane", after all.
It must be due to your extensive bleeding.
Please wait.
Is this some sort of sick joke!?
Are you telling us to become Kabane too!?
Get back, Kajika!
She's nothing but a monster after all!
It's not my fault. I got hungry.
It's a Kabane!
Miss Shino?
Wait! She's...
She's with child.
Ikoma?
What are you doing?