X Densha de Ikou English Sub & Dub

About X Densha de Ikou

Here is what X Densha de Ikou (X電車で行こう) is about, retold in plain terms: a comedy, mystery and psychological anime by MADHOUSE (1987). At its core: Ishihara Toru is an everyday guy with an on-and-off girlfriend and a position working for a train buff. Things become complicated when a ghostly vehicle dubbed the X Train kicks off to ride the rails, destroying everything in its path.

Also worth knowing: Somehow, it seems that Toru is connected with the X Train by a strange power, which draws the attention of some very dangerous and power hungry people who would wield it for their own...

As a comedy title, timing, character chemistry and running gags decide whether it lands. Think of it as a pick for viewers who want something light between heavier series. At 1 episodes in total, it is easy to plan a viewing schedule.

Production & Appeal

MADHOUSE is the studio behind X Densha de Ikou, and its direction shapes everything from character design to motion. Because it leans on comedy, timing, character chemistry and running gags decide whether it lands. With a 5.8/10 score, it is more of a niche pick than a universal crowd-pleaser. Released in 1987, it competed with that season's other new series for attention.