Previously, Aniplex Japan brought out the details for just the first volume of the spring 2016 anime series Kabaneri of the Iron Fortress, which has its first volume solicited for a June 22nd, 2016 release. Now they’ve brought out the cover artwork for it that you can see below as well as revealing the second and third volumes of the series tat will bring it to a close. This releases are priced at 14,040 yen for the Blu-ray and 11,880 yen for the DVD as they’ll have four episodes and two discs.
The series is one that’s interesting from a design perspective as it’s reuniting some Attack on Titan colleagues with director Tetsuro Araki and writer Ichiro Okouchi. Okouchi is the main force behind the original Code Geass story and most of its spinoffs as well as having done the first two Berserk features for their screenplays.
The cast includes Tasuku Hatanaka as Ikoma, Sayaka Senbongi as Mumei, Maaya Uchida as Ayame, Toshiki Masuda as Kurusu, Yuuki Kaji as Takumi, Kanae Oki as Kajika, Mariya Ise as Yukina, Ryota Ohsaka as Sukari, Kensuke Satou as Kibito and Mamoru Miyano as Biba.
Plot concept: The series 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.
| Volume | Date | Extras |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 06/22/16 | Original Soundtrack Cd, 116p Book, 8p Booklet, Audio Commentary |
| 2 | 08/24/16 | Drama CD, 116p Book, 8p Booklet, Audio Commentary |
| 3 | 10/26/16 | Drama CD, 116p Book, 8p Booklet, Audio Commentary |
[Source: Kabaneri of the Iron Fortress]
