Ikoma Husbando

Ikoma (生駒, Ikoma) is the main male protagonist of Kabaneri of the Iron Fortress. As a child, Ikoma lived with his sister Hatsune until their station was invaded by the Kabane and in the chaos, Hatsune was killed. Ikoma vowed to eliminate the Kabane from existence, in doing so he would become a person whom he could be proud of. Five years later, Ikoma became a Steam Smith who made a living in Aragane Station working on steam engines. He alongside his closest friend, Takumi developed a steam weapon called the "Tsuranuki Zutsu" which was designed specifically to penetrate a Kabane's heart cage. During a Kabane attack on Aragane Station, Ikoma successfully tested his steam weapon, however in his struggle with a Kabane, he was bit and was forced to use metal straps (bolted onto his body) and a choker around his neck in order to prevent the infection from spreading into his brain. Fortunately, Ikoma was fast enough and he was able to resist the infection, transforming himself into a Kabaneri. Upon boarding the Koutetsujou, Ikoma met a mysterious girl named Mumei, who later revealed herself to be a Kabanari like him. Together they proved their allegiance towards Princess Ayame Yomogawa and began their journey to Kongokaku, in the hope of finding a safe haven.