Kabaneri of the Iron Fortress: Life That Burns

Kabaneri of the Iron Fortress: Life That Burns

Directed by Tetsuro Araki

Produced by Fuji Television Network, WIT STUDIO

2017107 min7.6 / 10

A dark, kinetic steampunk zombie-apocalypse action film that balances visceral combat spectacle with themes of survival, sacrifice, and humanity under existential threat.

In the midst of an industrial revolution, the people of Hinomoto fight hordes of undead creatures, known as Kabane, using powerful armored trains. (Compilation film of the second half of the original TV series.)

Questions people ask

  • Is Kabaneri of the Iron Fortress: Life That Burns violent? Yes. More violent than 85% of films.

  • Is Kabaneri of the Iron Fortress: Life That Burns scary? Yes. More frightening than 76% of films.

  • Is Kabaneri of the Iron Fortress: Life That Burns sad? Somewhat. More sad than 70% of films.

  • Is Kabaneri of the Iron Fortress: Life That Burns easy watching? Not especially. Less comforting than 61% of films.

  • Does Kabaneri of the Iron Fortress: Life That Burns end with hope? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

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77/ 100

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Distinctly its own thing.

Rarity55

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Surprise90

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Love90

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