Kabaneri of the Iron Fortress Celebrates 10th Anniversary With New Mumei Short Anime and Scale Figure

WIT Studio and parent production house IG Port have officially launched the Kabaneri of the Iron Fortress 10th anniversary project centered on fan-favorite heroine Mumei. Titled Mumei Ranman, the anniversary campaign pairs an all-new original short anime video directed by Tetsuro Araki with a premium 1/6 scale collectible figure based on fresh artwork by original character designer Haruhiko Mikimoto. Pre-orders for the figure are officially open on the IG Port Online Store through September 30, 2026, with fulfillment scheduled for June 2027. Fans can stream the original series today on Crunchyroll.

Essential Anime and Anniversary Project Information

• Anime Franchise Title: Kabaneri of the Iron Fortress (Koutetsujou no Kabaneri)
• Animation Studio: WIT Studio Official Website
• Parent Production Company: IG Port Official Website
• Original Series Director: Tetsuro Araki (Attack on Titan, Death Note)
• Original Character Designer: Haruhiko Mikimoto (Macross, Gunbuster)
• Anniversary Campaign Name: Mumei Ranman
• Primary Genres: Steampunk, Dark Fantasy, Post-Apocalyptic Action, Horror
• Figure Pre-Order Window: Open now through September 30, 2026
• Figure Shipping Schedule: June 2027
• Retail Price in Japan: 35,000 Yen (Approximately $214 USD)
• Official Social Media Directory: Follow studio updates on the WIT Studio Official X Account and series announcements via the Kabaneri Official X Account.

What Is the Story and Premise of Kabaneri of the Iron Fortress?

Debuting in April 2016 as part of Fuji TV’s prestigious Noitamina anime programming block, Kabaneri of the Iron Fortress rapidly earned acclaim for its visual quality and intense worldbuilding:

• Post-Apocalyptic Steampunk Setting: The story unfolds on the island nation of Hinomoto during the Industrial Revolution, where humanity shelters inside heavily fortified station strongholds connected by armored steam locomotives called Hayajiro.
• The Kabane Threat: Mankind faces extinction at the hands of the Kabane, relentless undead monsters with iron-caged hearts that infect anyone they bite.
• Hybrid Warriors: Protagonist Ikoma and heroine Mumei are Kabaneri, human-monster hybrids who retain human consciousness while wielding superhuman physical strength.
• High-Octane Production: The series is celebrated for its fluid action sequences, cinematic musical score by Hiroyuki Sawano, and intricate visual designs by legendary artist Haruhiko Mikimoto.

What Is Included in the Mumei Ranman 10th Anniversary Project?

The Mumei Ranman project shifts focus away from battlefield carnage to showcase a quiet, intimate moment in the life of its lead heroine:

• Commemorative Short Anime Video: Directed by Tetsuro Araki, the special short video brings back core cast and crew members. The footage depicts Mumei applying makeup, presenting a delicate contrast to her usual image as an aggressive fighter.
• New Illustration by Haruhiko Mikimoto: Character designer Haruhiko Mikimoto created a fresh portrait capturing Mumei with an endearing mix of surprise and bashfulness as she stands before Ikoma.
• Full Creator Supervision: Both Tetsuro Araki and Haruhiko Mikimoto personally supervised the sculpting, costume textures, and color tones to translate the 2D visual into a physical model.

What Are the Specifications for the 1/6 Scale Mumei Figure?

Manufactured under the direct oversight of WIT Studio, the figure transforms Mikimoto’s original artwork into a detailed 3D centerpiece:

• Scale and Height: Standing approximately 26 cm (10.2 inches) tall, the 1/6 scale figure captures every subtle detail of Mumei’s special outfit.
• Intricate Sculpting and Materials: Constructed from premium PVC and ABS, the sculpture highlights her lightly fluttering costume, facial makeup hues, and her signature short-barreled steam firearm.
• Retail Pricing and Availability: Priced at 35,000 Yen in Japan (roughly $214 USD), global pre-orders remain open on the IG Port Online Store until September 30, 2026, with shipping scheduled for June 2027.

Where Can You Watch Kabaneri of the Iron Fortress?

Anime fans looking to rewatch the original 12-episode anime series or experience the sequel movie Kabaneri of the Iron Fortress: The Unopposed Battle can stream the franchise on Crunchyroll and Amazon Prime Video.