Arata Souei
Scientist of the Karifang
Scientist of the Karifang and researcher of Kabane and Kabaneri. Continues research daily with Biba, calling Ikoma 'stray Kabaneri'.
Trivia
- Scientist who researches Kabane and Kabaneri alongside Biba, referring to Ikoma as 'stray Kabaneri'.
- Took Ayame hostage during the Iwato Station assault but was counterattacked by Kurusu, fell, and survived.
- Lacks self-awareness of actions perceived as evil, prioritizing interest in research over consequences.
Alternate names
Arata Souei
Profile
- Species
- Human
- Gender
- Male
Appearance
- Overall appearance
- Wears attire befitting a scientist, with subdued distinctive physical descriptions.
Personality and abilities
- Core personality
- Scientific
- Detailed personality
- Calm, rational, and enthusiastic about research. Does not view his own actions as evil and has an inattentive side. Possesses strong curiosity toward research and does not hesitate to choose any means for his objectives.
- Keywords
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- Researcher
- Calm
- Cunning
- Ruthless
- Scientific Thinking
- Talents
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- Scientific Knowledge
- Research on Kabane and Kabaneri
- Strategic Planning
- Weapon Development
- Skills
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- Scientific Experimentation
- Firearms Usage
- Research Collaboration
- Motivation
- Aims to achieve personal objectives through research on Kabane and Kabaneri.
History
- Backstory
- Serves as a scientist for the Karifang, conducting Kabane research alongside Biba. During Biba's overthrow plot, takes Ayame hostage at Iwato Station and fires at Kurusu. Falls from Kekkai alongside Kurusu and goes missing, but survives and heads to Kongoukaku with Kurusu. Does not perceive his misdeeds as evil, driven strongly by interest in research.
- Debut date
- April 7, 2016
- Work title
- Kabaneri of the Iron Fortress
- Media type
- Anime
- Episode or chapter
- TV Series
Iwato Station Assault
- Significant event
- Iwato Station Assault
- Description
- Takes Ayame hostage during Biba's planned assault on Iwato Station. Fires at Kurusu but receives counterattack and falls from Kekkai alongside Kurusu.
Survival and Arrival at Kongoukaku
- Significant event
- Survival and Arrival at Kongoukaku
- Description
- Initially reported missing, but survival is confirmed and arrives at Kongoukaku alongside Kurusu. Hurries solely to witness Mumei's Nue manifestation but conveys the method to save Mumei to Ikoma.
Relationships
Amatori Biba
Ally
Serves together as scientists of the Karifang engaged in Kabane research. Acts in unison during the process of Biba planning the overthrow.
Kurusu
Teammate
Falls together from Kekkai, survives afterward, and heads to Kongoukaku together.
Karifang
Karifang: scientist
Media appearances
Kabaneri of the Iron Fortress
Anime / Supporting
2016 TV Series
Kabaneri of the Iron Fortress Compilation Film Part 1: The Light That Gathers
Movie / Supporting
December 31, 2016 Theatrical Release
Kabaneri of the Iron Fortress Compilation Film Part 2: The Burning Life
Movie / Supporting
January 7, 2017 Theatrical Release
Kabaneri of the Iron Fortress: Battle of Unato
Movie / Supporting
May 10, 2019 Theatrical Release
Kabaneri of the Iron Fortress -Ran-
Game / Supporting
December 2018
Voice cast and creators
Mitsuru Kogata
- Voice actor
- Mitsuru Kogata
- Language
- Japanese
- Version or series
- TV Anime Edition / Theatrical Edition
Kabaneri Production Committee
- Creator name
- Kabaneri Production Committee
- Role
- Original author
Haruhiko Mikimoto (Original Concept)
- Creator name
- Haruhiko Mikimoto (Original Concept)
- Role
- Character designer
Yasuyuki Ehara
- Creator name
- Yasuyuki Ehara
- Role
- Character designer
WIT STUDIO
- Creator name
- WIT STUDIO
- Role
- Animation studio
Ichirō Ōkouchi
- Creator name
- Ichirō Ōkouchi
- Role
- Writer
Fuji Television
- Creator name
- Fuji Television
- Role
- Licensee