Yukina
Shunsei Driver
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.
Quotes
- Being calm is my weapon.
- As long as there are things to protect, I won't leave the driver's seat.
- For Ayame's sake, I'll become any shield.
- The Shunsei is not just a machine. It's the lifeline that carries our lives.
Trivia
- The only crew member of the Koutetsujou responsible for driving the Shunsei.
- Her pink hair symbolizes Yukina's personality of not showing much expression except to close ones.
- She becomes talkative with Sukari, but is otherwise taciturn.
- In the movie, she plays an important role as the strategist for subjugating the Fusion Cluster.
- To express the tension while driving, detailed movements are incorporated in the animation.
Alternate names
Yukina
Profile
- Species
- Human
- Gender
- Female
- Birthday
- January 26
Appearance
- Overall appearance
- A youthful girl with green eyes and pink short hair. She remains calm even during battle and excels at operating machinery.
- Eye color
- Green
- Hair color
- Multicolor
- Distinguishing features
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- Pink short hair
- Green eyes
- Iconic items
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- Shunsei control device
- Steam locomotive pilot suit
- Driver's cap
Personality and abilities
- Core personality
- Calm and Composed
- Detailed personality
- She has a taciturn and calm personality, but she is compassionate and has a big-sisterly side that protects her comrades. She shows kindness by shielding Ayame and standing as a shield. She becomes talkative due to her close relationship with Sukari.
- Keywords
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- Calm
- Taciturn
- Big Sister Type
- Strong Sense of Responsibility
- Compassionate
- Talents
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- Shunsei Driving Skills
- Combat Machinery Operation Ability
- Calm Judgment
- Skills
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- Planning Emergency Braking for Locomotives
- Crisis Management
- Role as Shield to Protect the Team
- Motivation
- To safely drive the Koutetsujou and protect her comrades.
History
- Backstory
- Originally an apprentice Shunsei driver, she lost her master in a Kabane attack and thereafter became responsible for driving the Koutetsujou. While calm and composed, she has a big-sisterly side, taking action to shield Ayame herself. During the battle against the Fusion Cluster, she devised and succeeded in a strategy to sink the powerful enemy Komai Miyuki.
- Debut date
- April 7, 2016
- Work title
- Kabaneri of the Iron Fortress
- Media type
- Anime
Appearance in Kabaneri of the Iron Fortress Main Story
- Significant event
- Appearance in Kabaneri of the Iron Fortress Main Story
- Description
- After the Kabane attack, she became the Shunsei driver and operated the Koutetsujou while protecting Ayame and her comrades.
Performance in the Movie 'The Battle of Unato'
- Significant event
- Performance in the Movie 'The Battle of Unato'
- Description
- She planned and executed the strategy to subjugate Komai Miyuki of the Fusion Cluster, leading to the operation's success.
Relationships
Ayame Yomogawa
Teammate
Strong bond from shielding Ayame and standing as a shield
Sukari
Close relationship where she becomes talkative
Ikoma
Teammate
Comrades fighting Kabane together
Koutetsujou Crew
Koutetsujou Crew: unknown
Media appearances
Kabaneri of the Iron Fortress
Anime / Supporting
2016 TV Series
Kabaneri of the Iron Fortress: The Battle of Unato
Movie / Supporting
2019 Theatrical Release
Kabaneri of the Iron Fortress -Ran-
Game / Supporting
Digital release starting 2018
Voice cast and creators
Mariya Ise
- Voice actor
- Mariya Ise
- Language
- Japanese
- Version or series
- TV Anime Version
Mariya Ise
- Voice actor
- Mariya Ise
- Language
- Japanese
- Version or series
- Theatrical Version: The Battle of Unato
Kabaneri Production Committee
- Creator name
- Kabaneri Production Committee
- Role
- Original author
Haruhiko Mikimoto
- Creator name
- Haruhiko Mikimoto
- Role
- Character designer
WIT STUDIO
- Creator name
- WIT STUDIO
- Role
- Animation studio
Tetsurō Araki
- Creator name
- Tetsurō Araki
- Role
- Director
Ichirō Ōkouchi
- Creator name
- Ichirō Ōkouchi
- Role
- Writer
Related goods
Yukina Figure
- Item name
- Yukina Figure
- Category
- Figure
- Availability
- Limited
Yukina Acrylic Stand
- Item name
- Yukina Acrylic Stand
- Category
- Accessory
- Availability
- Regular