Kabaneri of the Iron Fortress: The Battle of Unato

2019 1h 22m JA

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★7.2TMDB · 106

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Synopsis

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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. Half a year after the events of the original TV series, the heroes of the Iron Fortress attempt to take back Unato Castle.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Tasuku Hatanaka
Ikoma (voice)
Sayaka Senbongi
Mumei (voice)
Maaya Uchida
Yomogawa Ayame (voice)
Toshiki Masuda
Kurusu (voice)
Kanae Oki
Kajika (voice)
Kensuke Sato
Kibito (voice)
Ryota Osaka
Sukari (voice)
Mariya Ise
Yukina (voice)

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Tetsuro Araki
Writers: Tetsuro Araki, Yasuyuki Ebara
Languages: Japanese
Countries: Japan

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RUNTIME

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82 minutes exactly — the "classic feature" runtime most directors aim for.

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ERA

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Released 7 years ago.

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CINEMA

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Part of the "Kabaneri of the Iron Fortress Collection" — so the characters or world continue elsewhere.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by Tetsuro Araki, shot by Kazuhiro Yamada. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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DIRECTOR

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Original score by Hiroyuki Sawano. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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DIRECTOR

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Editor Aya Hida shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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CAST

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Tasuku Hatanaka and Sayaka Senbongi and Maaya Uchida carry the top of the cast.

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WILD

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IMDB entry: tt10253816 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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Cinephile deep dive

The take

Tetsuro Araki directs. Kazuhiro Yamada behind the camera. Hiroyuki Sawano scores. Aya Hida cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in Japan. Dialogue in Japanese.

Trivia

Things worth knowing

182 minutes exactly — the "classic feature" runtime most directors aim for.
2Released 7 years ago.
3Part of the "Kabaneri of the Iron Fortress Collection" — so the characters or world continue elsewhere.
4Directed by Tetsuro Araki, shot by Kazuhiro Yamada. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
5Original score by Hiroyuki Sawano. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
6Editor Aya Hida shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
7Tasuku Hatanaka and Sayaka Senbongi and Maaya Uchida carry the top of the cast.
8IMDB entry: tt10253816 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
9Classified under 13 themes, including "samurai", "post-apocalyptic future", "sequel", "survival".

The technical file

Cinematography: Kazuhiro Yamada
Original score: Hiroyuki Sawano
Editing: Aya Hida
Runtime: 82 min · 1h 22m
Status: Released
Original language: JA
Certification (US): R
IMDB: Kabaneri of the Iron Fortress: The Battle of Unato (2019)

Part of

Kabaneri of the Iron Fortress Collection

During the Industrial Revolution, mankind is threatened by the sudden emergence of undead monsters called Kabane, who can only be killed by piercing their heart through an iron plate.