7.1
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
Kabaneri of the Iron Fortress (2016)
Kabaneri of the Iron Fortress (2016)
Overview
In the midst of an industrial revolution, the people of Hinomoto fight hordes of undead creatures, known as Kabane, using powerful armored trains.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
NetflixRating & Dimensions
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Progressive
Political: Leans Left
Diversity: Moderate
Female Combat: Yes
Viewer Rating
7.1
Overview
In the midst of an industrial revolution, the people of Hinomoto fight hordes of undead creatures, known as Kabane, using powerful armored trains.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
NetflixDetailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Leans Progressive
Primary
The film's central narrative critiques prejudice and discrimination against the Kabaneri, a marginalized group, and challenges rigid social hierarchies and fear-driven authoritarianism, aligning its dominant themes with progressive values.
This anime series, originating from Japan, does not feature explicit racial or gender recasting of traditionally white roles, as the concept is not directly applicable to its original context. Its narrative explores themes of prejudice and societal division within its fictional world, but these are not framed as explicit critiques of traditional Western identities.
Secondary
The series features Mumei, a Kabaneri with enhanced physical attributes, who consistently engages in and wins close-quarters physical combat against multiple male human soldiers and Kabane. Her victories are achieved through skill, strength, and martial arts techniques.
Kabaneri of the Iron Fortress does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. The story primarily revolves around survival, action, and the struggle against the Kabane, with no elements related to queer identity or relationships depicted.
Based on available information, Kabaneri of the Iron Fortress does not feature identifiable transsexual characters or themes. Therefore, there is no portrayal to evaluate regarding its net impact on transsexual representation.
Kabaneri of the Iron Fortress is an original anime series that premiered in 2016. It is not an adaptation of pre-existing source material, nor does it feature legacy characters from prior works. Therefore, no characters could have had their gender swapped from an established canon.
Kabaneri of the Iron Fortress is an original anime series, not an adaptation of pre-existing material. The characters' races are established within this series, meaning there is no prior canonical depiction from which a race swap could occur.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
7.2
6.9
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