Mumei

The Kabaneri girl aboard the Iron Fortress

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

Quotes

  • "The weak should die"
  • "Onii-sama"
  • "I won't run away"
  • "If you remove this shackle cord, I become invincible"
  • "Let's fight together, Ikoma"

Trivia

  • Mumei's real name is Hozumi.
  • The shackle cord around her neck is a device to control her combat power.
  • She is an artificially created Kabaneri.
  • Innocent personality, but ruthless with tremendous power in combat.
  • Voice actress Ayaka Senbongi married Ikoma's VA Yuu Hatakeyama after broadcast.
  • Appears in games and stage plays as well.

Alternate names

Mumei Hozumi Kabaneri Girl

Tags

Kabaneri of the Iron Fortress Kabaneri Mumei Steampunk Action Dark Fantasy Girl Kabane Combat Ability

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Profile

Species
Human (Kabaneri)
Gender
Female
Birthday
October 20

Appearance

Overall appearance
A petite girl with bobbed hair. In combat, she removes the shackle cord wrapped around her neck and unleashes tremendous fighting prowess.
Eye color
Brown
Hair color
Brown
Distinguishing features
  • Petite
  • Bobbed hair
  • Wearing a shackle cord around the neck
Iconic items
  • Shackle cord
  • Rifle (theatrical version)
  • Hand-knitted gloves

Personality and abilities

Core personality
Innocent and cheerful
Detailed personality
Playful and innocent, naive about the world but possesses a harsh side from surviving on the battlefield. Indifferent to others' feelings but holds a strong will, and her straightforward speech can lead to misunderstandings. Admires Biba, but eventually realizes she was deceived. Strong convictions, builds a relationship of trust with Ikoma through battles.
Keywords
  • Playful
  • Innocent
  • Naive
  • Strong will
  • Straightforward
  • High combat ability
  • Indifferent to others
  • Loyal to Biba
Motto
The weak should die (words taught by Biba)
Talents
  • High physical abilities
  • Outstanding combat techniques
  • Durability as a Kabaneri
Skills
  • Close-quarters combat
  • Weapon handling
  • Kabane extermination techniques
  • Sustaining intense combat for short periods
Motivation
Having discarded her real name, from the past where Biba saved her life, she seeks to become stronger and establish her identity as a Kabaneri. Later, she aims to regain her humanity together with Ikoma.
Habits
Wraps the shackle cord around her neck to control her power. Falls into hypersomnia when fatigued.
Favorite foods
Umeboshi, Amazake, Rice
Hobbies
Playing, Combat training

History

Backstory
Originally a nameless orphan, her real name is Hozumi. She lived with her mother but was caught in a murder incident and rescued by Biba. Taught by Biba that \"the weak should die,\" she discards her real name and calls herself Mumei. Artificially turned into a Kabaneri, she volunteered for the Hunter Clan.
Debut date
March 18, 2016
Work title
Kabaneri of the Iron Fortress
Media type
Anime
Episode or chapter
Theatrical preview "Prologue" and TV series episode 1

Kongen Station attack and evacuation to the Iron Fortress

Significant event
Kongen Station attack and evacuation to the Iron Fortress
Description
Mumei boards the Iron Fortress as a Kabaneri and fights alongside Ikoma and the group.

Alliance with the Hunter Clan and loyalty to Biba

Significant event
Alliance with the Hunter Clan and loyalty to Biba
Description
Calls Biba "Onii-sama" and admires him, acting en route to Kongō Fortress as part of the Hunter Clan squad.

Biba's betrayal and torture

Significant event
Biba's betrayal and torture
Description
Realizes she was deceived by Biba and becomes a sacrifice in his plan, restrained but escapes.

Self-awakening and building trust with Ikoma

Significant event
Self-awakening and building trust with Ikoma
Description
Struggles with fatigue and the limits of her control cord but deepens her trust in Ikoma and fights together.

活躍 in the theatrical film "Battle of Unato"

Significant event
活躍 in the theatrical film "Battle of Unato"
Description
Plays a key role in the battle against the Hokuriku Union Army, deepening her relationship with Ikoma.

Relationships

Ikoma

Trusting ally

Builds a relationship of trust through battles, relying on Ikoma's back when fatigued.

Biba Amatori

Mentor loyal subject

Calls Biba "Onii-sama" and admires him, but later realizes she was deceived.

Ayame Yomogawa

Ally

Acts together during the escape, building a relationship of trust.

Kurusu

Teammate

Deepens understanding through repeated joint battles.

Hunter Clan

Hunter Clan: unknown

Media appearances

Kabaneri of the Iron Fortress TV Series

Anime / Protagonist

April - June 2016

Kabaneri of the Iron Fortress Compilation Film Part 1: Gathering Light

Movie / Protagonist

December 31, 2016

Kabaneri of the Iron Fortress Compilation Film Part 2: Burning Life

Movie / Protagonist

January 7, 2017

Kabaneri of the Iron Fortress: Battle of Unato

Movie / Protagonist

May 10, 2019

Kabaneri of the Iron Fortress -Ran- The Beginning of the Trail

Game / Protagonist

December 19, 2018

Voice cast and creators

Ayaka Senbongi

Voice actor
Ayaka Senbongi
Language
Japanese
Version or series
TV anime version and theatrical version
Notes
Original

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 Egawa

Creator name
Yasuyuki Egawa
Role
Character designer

Ichirō Ōkouchi

Creator name
Ichirō Ōkouchi
Role
Writer

WIT STUDIO

Creator name
WIT STUDIO
Role
Animation studio

Fuji Television

Creator name
Fuji Television
Role
Licensee

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