Kabaneri of the Iron Fortress
甲鉄城のカバネリ
As the world is in the middle of an industrial revolution, a monster appears that cannot be defeated unless its heart, which is protected by a layer of iron, is pierced. By infecting humans with its bite, the monster can create aggressive and undead creatures known as Kabane. On the island Hinomoto, located in the far east, people have built stations to shelter themselves from these creatures. People access the station, as well as transport wares between them, with the help of a locomotive runni
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JR Kyushu Hakata General Rolling Stock Center
JR九州博多総合車両所
This railway maintenance facility served as inspiration for the steam locomotive designs and mechanical workshop scenes in Kabaneri of the Iron Fortress. The industrial atmosphere and steam engine maintenance operations provided reference material for the anime's detailed depictions of the Hayajiro trains.
Kareigawa Station
嘉例川駅
This historic wooden railway station from the Meiji era provided architectural inspiration for several station designs in the anime. The traditional Japanese wooden construction and rural setting influenced the visual design of stations visited by the Koutetsujou throughout the series.
Yatake Station
肥薩線矢岳駅
Located on the mountainous Hisatsu Line, this station's elevated position and surrounding forest landscape inspired several scenic railway sequences in the anime. The dramatic mountain railway setting provided reference for the treacherous journey scenes between fortress stations.