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EGOIST Creates Opening Song for Kabaneri of the Iron Fortress Show From Attack on Titan Animators
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The artist group Attack on Titan). The song shares the same English title as the anime.
EGOIST, a group produced by Genocidal Organ — produced by Noitamina. Wit Studio animated Empire of Corpses.
The second promotional video for the Kabaneri of the Iron Fortress anime will debut tonight during Fuji TV's Noitamina programming block, and it will preview the theme song. Then, a long version of this video will debut on the anime's official website.
An exhibition of Araki's production materials from screen for a limited one-week engagement in theaters, starting on March 18.
The first promotional video and commercial debuted in December:
Promotional video:
Commercial:
The anime reunites director Tetsuro Araki and Wit Studio, the team responsible for Attack on Titan. Aldnoah.Zero) is composing the music.
The "steampunk survival action" story takes place on the island country Hinomoto, where humans hide themselves in fortresses called stations against the threat of zombie-like beings with steel hearts known as "Kabane." Only armored locomotives known as "Hayajiro" go between the stations.
The cast includes:
Ushio & Tora's Ushio) as Ikoma, a young steam smith who make a living in Aragane Station making iron and steam engines. He and his good friend Takumi developed a weapon called "Tsuranuki Zutsu" in order to defeat the Kabane. Everyone makes light of him now, but he looks forward to a day when he will be triumphant.
Chronicles of the Going Home Club's Claire Kokonoe) as Mumei (Nameless), a mysterious girl who boards the Kōtetsujō and appears at Aragane Station. It seems she gets special treatment from warriors, but her true colors are...
Maaya Uchida (Charlotte's Yusa and Misa) as Ayame, the eldest daughter of the family that governs Aragane Station. She will someday govern in her father's stead, but until now hasn't expressed her opinions clearly.
Samurai Flamenco's Masayoshi Hazama) as Kurusu, a young warrior who serves Ayame's family as her personal bodyguard. Among warriors his sword arm is considerable. He is usually sober and honest, and he maintains his honor as a warrior.
Yūki Kaji (Attack on Titan's Eren) as Takumi, Ikoma's friend and fellow steam smith. Although he's shocked by Ikoma's rashness, he ires how Ikoma isn't afraid of anyone.
Fresh Pretty Cure's Cure Peach) as Kajika, Ikoma and Takumi's friend and fellow steam smith. She has a familial personality.
Hunter × Hunter's Killua) as Yukina, a crew member of the Hayajiro "Kōtetsujō," who transports items across Hinomoto. She is a shy but big-sisterly hard worker who loves her job.
Snow White with the Red Hair's Zen) as Sukari, a steam smith who lives at Aragane Station. He puts up a cynical front, but has good judgement.
Chaika the Coffin Princess' Nikolai Aftotorr) as Kibito, a warrior who serves Ayame's family. He is understanding and treats people of all social classes without discrimination.
In addition, the website lists Mamoru Miyano as a character named Biba, but no picture or information has been released.
Source: MyNavi
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