Tank

Self-aware hover tank

A hover tank with self-awareness that acts independently, a mechanical lifeform appearing in 'Kino's Journey'.

Trivia

  • Unlike ordinary machines, the Tank is depicted as a mechanical lifeform with self-awareness.
  • Its hovering ability features a design that overturns the image of a typical tank.

Alternate names

Tank

Tags

Tank Kino's Journey Mechanical lifeform Hover tank SF Independent action Traveler Motorcycle

Profile

Species
Mechanical lifeform

Appearance

Overall appearance
A tank-shaped mech that hovers and moves autonomously. It lacks a human-like body structure, featuring a rugged mechanical design.
Distinguishing features
  • Hovering mobility
  • Shape reminiscent of a tank turret
  • Mechanical appearance
Iconic items
  • Turret
  • Hover parts resembling caterpillar tracks
  • Operation display and control panel

Personality and abilities

Core personality
Calm
Detailed personality
Acts logically and calmly, possessing unique judgment ability and self-awareness. Not easily swayed by emotions, but shows a cooperative side toward the traveler Kino.
Keywords
  • Calm
  • Intellectual
  • Autonomous
  • Taciturn
  • Mechanical
Talents
  • Hovering movement
  • High firepower attacks
  • Self-judgment ability
  • Environmental analysis
Skills
  • Shooting
  • Vigilance and defense
  • Mechanical maintenance
Motivation
While seeking the meaning of its own existence, it supports Kino's journey.

History

Backstory
An autonomous mechanical lifeform existing in the world of Kino's Journey, designed to support Kino's travel and combat, acting with its own consciousness as a hover tank.
Work title
Kino's Journey
Media type
Anime

First appearance

Significant event
First appearance
Description
In the story of Kino's Journey, it first appears as a self-aware hover tank and plays an important role in the protagonist Kino's journey.

Relationships

Kino

Companion

Cooperates as a partner sharing Kino's journey.

Travel companions

Travel companions: support

Media appearances

Kino's Journey

Anime / Supporting

Kino's Journey

Manga / Supporting

Kino's Journey

Novel / Supporting

Voice cast and creators

Keiichi Sigsawa

Creator name
Keiichi Sigsawa
Role
Original author

Kohaku Kuroboshi

Creator name
Kohaku Kuroboshi
Role
Illustrator

Related goods

Tank figure

Item name
Tank figure
Category
Figure
Availability
Limited