Rail Wars! English Sub & Dub

About Rail Wars!

Here is what Rail Wars! (レールウォーズ) is about, retold in plain terms: an action, ecchi and romance anime by Passione (2014). At its core: The "dream railway paradise entertainment" story is set in a parallel world where Japan did not privatize its national railways. Naohito Takayama is an everyday high school boy who dreams of a comfortable future working for the top-rated Japanese National Railways.

Further in, he is assigned as a trainee in the Railways Security Force full of odd characters such as Sakurai, a troublemaker who hates men. On top of that, an extremist group called "RJ" plots to privatize the Japanese National Railways.

As an action title, fight choreography, pacing and sound design carry much of the weight. Voice work is led by Manami Numakura as Aoi Sakurai and Jun Fukuyama as Naoto Takayama. Think of it as a pick for viewers who like fast, high-impact fights. At 12 episodes in total, it is easy to plan a viewing schedule.

Production & Appeal

Production sits with Passione, which means the visual identity of Rail Wars! follows that studio's craft. Within the action category, fight choreography, pacing and sound design carry much of the weight. With a 5.9/10 score, it is more of a niche pick than a universal crowd-pleaser. Voice casting, including Manami Numakura as Aoi Sakurai, adds to the appeal for fans who follow seiyuu. It aired in 2014, which makes it easy to place in the wider anime calendar.