Miracle Train: Welcome to the Oedo Line

About Miracle Train: Welcome to the Oedo Line

Looking for background on Miracle Train: Welcome to the Oedo Line (ミラクル☆トレイン〜大江戸線へようこそ〜)? This fantasy series by Yumeta Company and TYO Animations (2009) starts out like this. What the story covers: Another version of Miracle Train: Chuo-sen e Youkoso. The first version of the Miracle Train project focused on the stations of the central Chuo line, while the new anime and related stories deal with the Oedo subway line.

Soon after, as a result, the anime will feature a newer cast of characters — specifically, Fumi Roppongi, Rintarou Shinjuku, Izayoi Tsukishima, Iku Shiodome, Saki Tochou, and Itsumi Ryougoku.

With fantasy at the core, world-building, magic systems and creature design set the tone. Fumi Roppongi (KENN) and Saki Tochou (Tomokazu Sugita) are two of the characters you will meet early. It will appeal most to fans of magic, kingdoms and invented worlds. The run is 13 episodes in total, so you know what you are signing up for.

Production & Appeal

Production sits with Yumeta Company and TYO Animations, which means the visual identity of Miracle Train: Welcome to the Oedo Line follows that studio's craft. Within the fantasy category, world-building, magic systems and creature design set the tone. Its 5.9/10 score suggests opinions are split, so it suits viewers who already like the genre. On the casting side, KENN voicing Fumi Roppongi gives the lead role a recognizable voice. It aired in 2009, which makes it easy to place in the wider anime calendar.