Miracle☆Train: Oedo-sen e Youkoso

Miracle Train: Welcome to the Oedo Line / ミラクル☆トレイン〜大江戸線へようこそ〜 / Miracle☆Train: Ooedo-sen e Youkoso
Miracle☆Train: Oedo-sen e Youkoso
Genres: Fantasy
Studios: Yumeta Company
Producers: Aniplex, DAX Production, Lantis, TV Tokyo, TYO Animations
Rating: 6.46 / 10
Rank: #7481
Popularity: #5276
Users Listed: 20,127
Users Scored: 7,879
NSFW: No
Last Updated: 10/31/2022
Aired: October 5, 2009 – December 28, 2009 (Fall)
Type: tv
Source: Mixed Media
Age Rating: PG 13
Episodes: 13

Synopsis:

Set against the backdrop of Tokyo's bustling Oedo subway line, this series explores the enigmatic connections forged between individuals who encounter unusual phenomena during their commutes. The narrative centers on a diverse group of young people – Fumi from Roppongi, Rintarou of Shinjuku, and others – who find themselves drawn into strange occurrences within the subway system. Each station becomes a gateway to unique stories, revealing glimpses into the lives of those who frequent these urban arteries.

The anime blends slice-of-life elements with a touch of mystery, emphasizing interpersonal relationships and the subtle ways people's paths intersect. The atmosphere is grounded in everyday realism, punctuated by moments of surrealism and quiet contemplation. It delves into themes of belonging, finding meaning in routine, and the hidden narratives woven into the fabric of city life, prompting reflection on shared experiences within a densely populated environment.

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Episodes:

  • Episode 1: Labyrinth 42.3 (Aired: 10/05/2009)
  • Episode 2: A Passport for You (Aired: 10/12/2009)
  • Episode 3: 130000 People Start Travelling (Aired: 10/19/2009)
  • Episode 4: Departing From the Future, Going to the Past (Aired: 10/26/2009)
  • Episode 5: Mile Marker Zero of Love
  • ... and 8 more episodes

Characters:

  • Akari (Main) - Voice Actors: Sakai, Kanako
  • Roppongi, Fumi (Main) - Voice Actors: KENN
  • Ryougoku, Itsumi (Main) - Voice Actors: Morita, Masakazu
  • Shinjuku, Rintarou (Main) - Voice Actors: Okiayu, Ryoutarou
  • Shiodome, Iku (Main) - Voice Actors: Kaji, Yuuki
  • Tochou, Saki (Main) - Voice Actors: Sugita, Tomokazu
  • Tsukishima, Izayoi (Main) - Voice Actors: Ono, Daisuke
  • Chinatsu (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Uchida, Aya
  • Higashi-shinjuku, Reiji (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Maeno, Tomoaki
  • Mai (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Fuchigami, Mai
  • Michi's Father (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Obi, Yukimasa
  • Michi's Mother (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Satou, Rina
  • Mr. Train (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Koshida, Naoki
  • Nishi-shinjuku-gochome, Fuku (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Suzuki, Tatsuhisa
  • Shasho (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Fujiwara, Keiji
  • Shinjuku-nishiguchi, Hajime (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Hatano, Wataru
  • Tokugawa (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Ishida, Akira

Staff:

  • Saitou, Shigeru (Producer)
  • Kasai, Kenichi (Director, Storyboard)
  • Watanabe, Jun (Sound Director)
  • Kimura, Nobukage (Episode Director, Storyboard, Assistant Director)
  • Kuramoto, Hotaka (Episode Director, Key Animation)
  • Mizumoto, Hazuki (Episode Director)
  • Takahashi, Hidetoshi (Episode Director)
  • Toukairin, Shinichi (Episode Director, Storyboard)
  • Katou, Youichi (Script, Series Composition)
  • Oochi, Keiichirou (Script)
  • Takahashi, Natsuko (Script)
  • Yamada, Yuka (Script)
  • Isako, Kiyotaka (Storyboard)
  • Itou, Masoho (Storyboard)
  • Kase, Mitsuko (Storyboard)
  • Yanase, Yuuji (Storyboard, Animation Director)
  • Codama, Saori (Theme Song Lyrics)
  • KENN (Theme Song Performance)
  • Kaji, Yuuki (Theme Song Performance)
  • Kita, Shuhei (Theme Song Performance)
  • Morita, Masakazu (Theme Song Performance)
  • Okiayu, Ryoutarou (Theme Song Performance)
  • Sasaki, Sousaku (Theme Song Composition, Theme Song Arrangement)
  • Tom-H@ck (Theme Song Arrangement)
  • Ueki, Mizuki (Theme Song Composition)
  • Ebara, Yasuyuki (Key Animation)
  • Fujii, Fumino (Key Animation)
  • Iida, Hiroyoshi (Key Animation)
  • Ikai, Kazuyuki (Animation Director)
  • Katou, Tatsuya (Music)
  • Kawahara, Kumiko (Key Animation)
  • Kim, Hyun Soo (Key Animation)
  • Matsuzaki, Nobuya (Director of Photography)
  • Moritomo, Hiroki (Key Animation)
  • Nishiyama, Shigeru (Editing)
  • Numazu, Masato (Key Animation, Animation Director)
  • Okuda, Yoshiko (Key Animation)
  • Ooshita, Tomoyuki (Key Animation)
  • Satou, Toshiyuki (2nd Key Animation)
  • Sawada, Jouji (Animation Director)
  • Sekizaki, Takaaki (Key Animation)
  • Shibata, Chikako (Background Art, Art Director)
  • Shimada, Hideaki (Animation Director)
  • Suzuki, Takanori (Key Animation)
  • Tabata, Akira (Key Animation, Animation Director)
  • Takahara, Shuuji (Key Animation, Animation Director)
  • Takasawa, Mika (Animation Director)
  • Tanimoto, Chie (Color Design)
  • Tejima, Noriko (Animation Director, Key Animation)
  • Tomiyama, Daisuke (Key Animation, Animation Director)
  • ... and 2 more staff

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