Koutetsu Tenshi Kurumi

Steel Angel Kurumi
鋼鉄天使くるみ

Manga6.7232 votes11 volumes · 69 chaptersFinished

ComedyRomanceSci-FiEcchiHistoricalMechaMilitaryShounen

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Synopsis

Japan, Taisho Era (1912-1926) – A young priest-in-training named Nakahito Kagura stumbles upon a secret laboratory owned by a scientist named Ayanokouji. There, he discovers Kurumi—a Steel Angel originally designed for advanced military combat. Their lips accidentally meet when an attack by the imperial army rocks the facilities. As a result, the kiss awakens Kurumi, who sees Nakahito as her only master. But with the army on their tail and Kurumi's "sisters" Saki and Karinka awakened, Nakahito, Kurumi and Professor Ayanokouji must run for their lives while trying to find out the truth about the Angel Heart—the source of the Steel Angel's power. (Source: ANN)

Publication notes

Koutetsu Tenshi Kurumi started its serialization in Ace Dash, but after being discontinued after only 7 issues, the series moved to the newly created Ace Next and featured the magazine until the last nineteen chapters, which were published in Shounen Ace. The series had nine volumes published in English as Steel Angel Kurumi by ADV Manga from December 29, 2003 to December 7, 2004, before the license was dropped and the publisher went defunct.

Published

Oct 3, 1997 to Dec 26, 2003

Authors

Kaishaku

External links

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Adaptation

Koutetsu Tenshi Kurumi (anime)

Main characters

Kurumi44 fan favorites
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A Steel Angel built by Dr. Ayanokouji and equipped with a Mark II Heart, she is awakened by Nakahito's kiss in the first episode and immediately becomes possessive of him while simultaneously pledging her love and service to him. The main female lead and an incredibly wild individual, she is overwhelmingly manic when it comes to Nakahito (whom she calls "Master"). Whenever her antics become too much, one word from her master will make her stop (usually). Very protective of her master and her sisters, she will stop at nothing to ensure their safety. She is impossibly strong and rather handily defeats all of her opponents due to her Mark II Heart. Although she does her best to follow orders and help out the Kagura brothers, her clumsy and ditzy natures prove to be a significant stumbling block. She is the oldest of the Angel "sisters" and assumes a fairly typical "older sister" attitude when speaking with them. Kurumi has pink hair and wears a blue maid's outfit with red trim. She sleeps in a loose yukata and generally works her way over to Nakahito's neighboring futon during the night. If he is not present, she makes do with a body pillow. She loves bathing, and generally does so with Saki, since Nakahito usually declines. Kurumi seems to be a bisexual, as she loves Nakahito, a boy, and in the second season, Nako, a girl. (Source: Wikipedia)
Saki15 fan favorites
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Another Steel Angel built by Dr. Ayanokouji, Saki was activated by Dr. Amagi with Dr. Brandow's help, and given orders to destroy Kurumi and seize her Mark II Heart. Amagi and the General decide to use the largest of the seized Angel Hearts to give Saki as much power as possible. Saki and Kurumi fight, with the latter being defeated easily due to Nakahito's still-standing order to not fight. The victory is short-lived however, as Saki's improper activation causes her to collapse. Kurumi kisses Saki, and her Mark II Heart reenergizes Saki's Angel Heart. The action permanently activates Saki, and the master-servant relationship is reinstated, with Saki pledging her loyalty and love to Kurumi. Kurumi largely ignores this vow, but the two mutually call each other "sister" from then on. Later, Saki was kidnapped by Karinka, who brutally attacked and defeated her. It took Saki several weeks (and about 5 episodes) after Kurumi saved her to recover. Saki is very quiet, the antithesis of Kurumi, and is quite lady-like in comparison. She is the kindest, and maybe the sweetest character in the show. She entertains wild fantasies about herself and Kurumi, but never speaks about them or properly expresses her love. Saki wears a white maid's outfit with black trim, and sleeps in a yukata similar to Kurumi's. She enjoys taking baths, though mainly because it allows her to be naked with Kurumi. (Source: Wikipedia)
Karinka10 fan favorites
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The third Steel Angel built on the design by Dr. Ayanakouji, she was activated by the Academy to destroy Kurumi. She later joins Nakahito and the group, originally to figure out Kurumi's power, but she eventually develops a crush on Nakahito. It was all thanks to Nakahito that Karinka became friendly. Karinka is rather infamous for kidnapping, and nearly killing Saki. (Source: Wikipedia)
Nakahito Kagura2 fan favorites
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As the son of a long line of Onmyou mystics, 12-year-old Nakahito wishes to be a powerful mystic like his older brother, Kamihito. After being bullied by older boys into sneaking into the secret lab of Dr. Ayanokoji, Nakahito comes across a pink-haired woman in a maid's outfit. At first, Nakahito believes she is just a life-sized doll, but when she falls on him and their lips touch, she comes to life! Now this girl, Kurumi, is totally devoted to him, calls him "Master," and will gladly do anything he asks... if only he knew what to do with her. Nakahito is a nervous and insecure child. He often feels bad for not being as great a mystic as his older brother. He is often embarrassed by the rapt attention Kurumi gives him. But, over time, his relationship with her grows. (Source: animenfo.com)