Kurogane Communication

About Kurogane Communication

Here is what Kurogane Communication (鉄コミュニケイション) is about, retold in plain terms: an action, adventure and drama anime by APPP (1998). In short: In the near future, Earth has been devastated by an immense war. Haruka, one of the few survivors, lives in the ruins of Japan.

Another thread: Knowing no other survivors, she lives with five robots. Spike, the youngest robot, serves as her best companion, Cleric advises her, and Angela destroys her foes. With Toriga, the realm's angriest and least effective combat robot, and Reeves, the meanest-looking machine ever to wear a frilly pink apron, they protect her and search for other survivors.

In an action series like this, fight choreography, pacing and sound design carry much of the weight. Haruka (Yui Horie) and Reeves (Kenyuu Horiuchi) are two of the characters you will meet early. Think of it as a pick for viewers who like fast, high-impact fights. At 24 episodes in total, it is easy to plan a viewing schedule.

Production & Appeal

APPP is the studio behind Kurogane Communication, and its direction shapes everything from character design to motion. Within the action category, fight choreography, pacing and sound design carry much of the weight. Its 6.3/10 score suggests opinions are split, so it suits viewers who already like the genre. Voice casting, including Yui Horie as Haruka, adds to the appeal for fans who follow seiyuu. Released in 1998, it competed with that season's other new series for attention.