Characters

Adjutant of the Kuroji Army, responsible for briefing the Narukami Operation as the strategist for the Coalition Forces. Supported the Coalition Forces as a calm and composed strategist, but ultimately lost his life in battle.

A 15-year-old steam blacksmith girl with a bright and kind homely personality. As a crew member of the Iron Fortress, she handles cooking and childcare, supporting her companions.

A 19-year-old young samurai appearing in Kabaneri of the Iron Fortress. Serves as Ayame's escort at Kengen Station, characterized by red armor and a large sturdy physique. Initially takes a strict attitude toward Ikoma but eventually cooperates and becomes a good comrade. Excels in combat experience and powers of observation, proposing effective tactics against Kabane.

Lord of Kaido Castle. Five years ago, when Kabane attacked Kaido, he led the charge himself, was bitten by a Kabane, survived with his life, and became a Kabaneri. To revive his daughter Miyuki, he turned her into a Kabane, but eventually lost her and engaged in fierce conflict.

General of the Shinano Kuroji Army who possesses the self-propelled mortar Narukami and has the record of defeating 3,000 Kabaneri. He executed an operation to annihilate the Kabaneri attaching to Unato Castle but died in battle.

A young samurai from Kikon Station and a crew member of the Iron Fortress. He serves as the bodyguard for Ayame Shidō, a straightforward and proud young swordsman. As a master of exceptional swordsmanship, he fights alongside the Kabaneri Ikoma and Mumei.

Daughter of Kageyuki who turned into a Kabane and became the heart of the Fused Horde. Attacked the Iron Fortress.

General of the Echigo Mogari Army, a samurai with a strong and boisterous personality. Leads one wing of the Hokuriku Union Army aiming to recapture the impassable Kaemon Station.

A Kabaneri girl aboard the Iron Fortress with high combat ability. 12 years old, characterized by bobbed hair and a petite build.

A member of the Hunt Clan, serving as Biba's strategist. Possesses a calm intellect and expert marksmanship.

A 15-year-old steam blacksmith boy from Ekidani Station in Aki Province. He ties his light brown hair, close to blonde, at the back. He is sarcastic and takes a cynical attitude, but he has a strong sense of responsibility toward his work.

Ikoma's best friend and a steam blacksmith boy. At Akane Station, he researches Kabane together with Ikoma and continues to support him constantly. Even after joining the group, despite confusion over Ikoma's Kabaneri transformation, he continued to provide devoted support.

The current lord of Kaemon Station and former retainer of Kageyuki. Devoting himself to protecting his hometown and people in the Hokuriku region. Successfully escaped from Kaemon Castle with Kageyuki, and in the end, quietly passed away nestled beside him.

A prominent member of the Kari-kata-shu who reveres Biba as 'Commander.' Leader of the mobile unit, entrusting everything to Biba and acting accordingly. Calm and highly loyal, yet shows glimpses of humanity.

The head of the Yomogawa family governing Yomoshiro Station and father of Yomogawa Ayame. A strict and calm individual who values order. He decided to abandon the station and boarded the Iron Fortress himself, but turned into a Kabane midway, attacked Shunsei, and was killed.

A 16-year-old girl who is the Shunsei driver, with a calm, composed, and taciturn personality. She has pink short hair and green eyes as her distinguishing features. She is in charge of driving the Koutetsujou and has a big-sisterly side that protects her comrades.

Young head (eldest daughter) of Kekketsu Station, 17 years old. Honest with a strong sense of responsibility, proficient in kyudo. After the abandonment of Kekketsu Station, leads the escape party on the Iron Fortress.

The current general of Kongoukaku who appears in Kabaneri of the Iron Fortress. He possesses a strategic, big-picture perspective befitting a general, but his true nature is that of a cowardly man who will resort to ruthless acts if necessary to protect himself. He is Biba's father and one of the central figures in the conflict.

A teenage girl who was once a pirate, defeated by Kino and quits being a pirate.

The male traveler who served as the catalyst for Kino setting out on her journey, and the original traveler.

The two-wheeled partner of traveler Kino. A character who speaks and has a light-hearted, approachable personality.

A girl infected with an infectious disease who appears in the Land of Illness.

The taciturn Motorrad of Sei who appears in the second game adaptation.

The protagonist of this work, a mid-teens androgynous girl who travels various countries with her journey and talking motorcycle companion, Motorrad Hermes.