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The Best Episodes of Kabaneri of the Iron Fortress

Every episode of Kabaneri of the Iron Fortress ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of Kabaneri of the Iron Fortress!

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In the midst of an industrial revolution, the people of Hinomoto fight hordes of undead creatures, known as Kabane, using powerful armored trains.

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    Kabaneri of the Iron Fortress Season 1 Episode 6 - Gathering Light
    7.4/10(5 votes)

    #1 - Gathering Light

    S1:E6

    The Kotetsujyo is standing before a giant cluster of Kabane, the Black Smoke, and all seems hopeless. Meanwhile, Ikoma and Mumei find themselves at the bottom of an abandoned station. Surrounded by Kabane, Mumei buried under rubble, and no backup in sight, the situation is dire, yet Ikoma still somehow stands forward to face it.

    Director:Yasuhiro Akamatsu
    Writer:Hiroshi Seko

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  2. Kabaneri of the Iron Fortress Season 1 Episode 8 - The Silent Hunter
    7.4/10(5 votes)

    #2 - The Silent Hunter

    S1:E8

    The older brother Mumei serves is Biba Tenshin, leader of the Hunters - a special division dedicated to hunting Kabane. However, while the people praise Biba as a hero, Ikoma does not trust him. That is because he is the one who turned Mumei into a Kabaneri.

    Directors:Hitomi Ezoe, Hiroyuki Tanaka, Kunihiro Mori
    Writer:Ichiro Okouchi

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  3. Kabaneri of the Iron Fortress Season 1 Episode 12 - Iron Fortress
    7.4/10(5 votes)

    #3 - Iron Fortress

    S1:E12

    Biba's plan, Mumei's Nue transformation, and the influx of Kabane were all too much for Kongokaku to withstand. That is when Ikoma arrives. Having modified his body once again, Ikoma enters Kongokaku in order to rescue Mumei, despite the danger he will have to face.

    Directors:Takayuki Hirao, Hiroyuki Tanaka, Hironori Aoyagi, Tetsuro Araki
    Writer:Ichiro Okouchi

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  4. Kabaneri of the Iron Fortress Season 1 Episode 1 - Frightened Corpse
    7.3/10(6 votes)

    #4 - Frightened Corpse

    S1:E1

    Kabane, the immortal monsters, attacked Aragane Station. Ikoma, a steamsmith boy who lives in Aragane Station, ran against the waves of terrified civilians. He is going to fight against Kabane using the weapon he has been secretly developing - the Piercing gun. He fights for his own past and dignity.

    Directors:Hiroyuki Tanaka, Tetsuaki Watanabe, Tetsuro Araki
    Writer:Ichiro Okouchi

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  5. Kabaneri of the Iron Fortress Season 1 Episode 2 - Never-ending Darkness
    7.2/10(6 votes)

    #5 - Never-ending Darkness

    S1:E2

    Ikoma somehow survives and heads towards the last Hayajiro left in Kenkin Station, the Kotetsujyo. Meanwhile, Ayame and her people were left behind to fend off the Kabane when a young girl named Mumei appears before them. The girl clears open a path to the Kotetsujyo with incredible combat prowess.

    Director:Hiroyuki Tanaka
    Writer:Ichiro Okouchi

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  6. Kabaneri of the Iron Fortress Season 1 Episode 3 - Prayer Offer
    7.2/10(5 votes)

    #6 - Prayer Offer

    S1:E3

    Having escaped Kenkin Station, the Kotetsujyo heads for Kongokaku, the Shogunate's fortress. However, the people on the Kotetsujyo quickly turn against Ikoma and Mumei and attempt to drive them off the train. Having been thrown into her leadership position, Ayame lacks the power to subdue them...

    Director:Hitomi Ezoe
    Writer:Ichiro Okouchi

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  7. Kabaneri of the Iron Fortress Season 1 Episode 5 - Inescapable Darkness
    7.2/10(5 votes)

    #7 - Inescapable Darkness

    S1:E5

    The Kotetsujyo picks up survivors from Yatsushiro Station which has been destroyed by the Kabane. Among the survivors is Enoku, an old friend of Mumei's. He points out to Mumei how weak she'd become as he witnessed how close she's grown to the people of the Kotetsujyo. Rattled, Mumei chooses to throw herself into a reckless fight and finds herself in a dangerous situation.

    Directors:Tetsuo Hirakawa, Hironori Aoyagi
    Writer:Hiroshi Seko

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  8. Kabaneri of the Iron Fortress Season 1 Episode 4 - Flowing Blood
    7.0/10(5 votes)

    #8 - Flowing Blood

    S1:E4

    The other people lock Ikoma and Mumei into the rear car. But that means the Kotetsujyo has lost two of their best fighters. Just then, the Kabane attack. What's more, among them is a Wazatori, a Kabane that has the ability to learn and become stronger with each battle...

    Director:Tetsuaki Watanabe
    Writer:Ichiro Okouchi

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  9. Kabaneri of the Iron Fortress Season 1 Episode 7 - Begging the Heavens
    6.8/10(5 votes)

    #9 - Begging the Heavens

    S1:E7

    The Kotetsujyo arrives at Shitori Station, the first populated station it's encountered since leaving Kenkin Station. Ikoma and the others leave to shop for some supplies, and experience their first moment of peace in ages. Meanwhile, Ayame negotiates with Shitori Station to see if they could spare some food, but food is precious everywhere...

    Directors:Nobuyoshi Nagayama, Fumihiro Ueno
    Writer:Ichiro Okouchi

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  10. Kabaneri of the Iron Fortress Season 1 Episode 10 - The Attacking Weak
    6.8/10(4 votes)

    #10 - The Attacking Weak

    S1:E10

    The Kotetsujyo had been linked to the Kokujyo, and Takumi and the others were under the rule of the Hunters who demanded their blood be collected.While people fell into despair, not everyone has given up hope as Ikoma devises a counteroffensive.He has to take back his freedom, his pride, and Mumei.

    Directors:Hiroyuki Tanaka, Tokihiro Sasaki, Yasuhiro Akamatsu
    Writer:Hiroshi Seko

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  11. Kabaneri of the Iron Fortress Season 1 Episode 11 - Burning Life
    6.8/10(4 votes)

    #11 - Burning Life

    S1:E11

    Biba reunites with his father Shogun Koukyo after 10 years. Behind the scenes, Mumei's Nue stands ready. Meanwhile, Ikoma has lost his confidence and willpower, a mere shell of his former self. Ikoma can only cower at the sight of the Kabane now, however...

    Directors:Hitomi Ezoe, Hiroyuki Tanaka, Kunihiro Mori
    Writer:Ichiro Okouchi

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  12. Kabaneri of the Iron Fortress Season 1 Episode 9 - Fang of Ruin
    6.6/10(5 votes)

    #12 - Fang of Ruin

    S1:E9

    The Shogunate closes off the path to Kongokaku because they are wary of Biba and the support he's managed to garner. Biba seeks an audience with the Lord of Iwado Station and kills him at the meeting once its granted. Biba and his Hunters' overthrow of the Shogunate has begun.

    Directors:Hiroyuki Tanaka, Tetsuaki Watanabe, Hironori Aoyagi
    Writer:Ichiro Okouchi

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Best Episodes Summary

"Gathering Light" is the best rated episode of "Kabaneri of the Iron Fortress". It scored 7.4/10 based on 5 votes. Directed by Yasuhiro Akamatsu and written by Hiroshi Seko, it aired on 5/20/2016. This episode scored 0.0 points higher than the second highest rated, "The Silent Hunter".