X Densha de Ikou English Sub & Dub

About X Densha de Ikou

If you are hunting for a new comedy series, X Densha de Ikou (X電車で行こう) deserves a look (1987). The setup goes like this. What the story covers: 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.

Beyond that: Somehow, it seems that Toru is connected with the X Train by an odd power, which draws the attention of some very dangerous and ability hungry people who would wield it for their own...

As a comedy title, timing, character chemistry and running gags decide whether it lands. It will appeal most to viewers who want something light between heavier series. The run is 1 episodes in total, so you know what you are signing up for.

Production & Appeal

Animation is handled by MADHOUSE, so the studio's house style defines how X Densha de Ikou looks and moves on screen. Within the comedy category, timing, character chemistry and running gags decide whether it lands. Its 5.8/10 score suggests opinions are split, so it suits viewers who already like the genre. Released in 1987, it competed with that season's other new series for attention.