I wrote it. Here... Let me explain the story!! Chiharu, an enhanced human, and Makina, a cyborg, were arrested for violating the Galactic Highway Code. Police officer Ryoko gathered them together with another quirky duo: Akane and Kanata, also enhanced humans, and the cyborgs Kurt and Max, who were caught by the police at the same time. She assigned them all community service: cleaning the interplanetary train, commonly known as the “Milky☆Subway”. What should have been a simple task turns chaotic when the “Milky☆Subway” suddenly goes out of control! The panicked crew aboard the train soon find themselves caught up in a major incident! No plan, no agenda, no demands! An unprecedented space train spectacle ridden purely on momentum!! That's the gist of it. It's super fun, so definitely check it out!! Theme Song Candies “Fly to the Galaxy!” Insert Song Minami Minase (CV. Yukari Tamura) “Thrill★Meteor Strike” ↓↓YouTube Channel URL↓↓ https://www.youtube.com/@milkygalacticuniverse (The main story is streaming for free on the YouTube channel!!) The movie “Galaxy Express Milky Subway: Local Train to Theater” opens February 6, 2026 Back to the bottom of the galaxy, back to the theater! Stop the runaway train!! ↓↓Trailer URL↓↓ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nFsdOuj0FPo Original Story: Yohei Kameyama Director & Screenplay: Yohei Kameyama Character Design: Yohei Kameyama Sound Director: Yohei Kameyama Production: Yohei Kameyama (??????????????????????????????????????????) ↓↓Exclusion-kun (2026 New Year) Endurance Video↓↓ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZTBgCjKEGLI ↓↓Exclusion-kun (2025 Christmas) Endurance Video↓↓ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0optOGdRNRY Chiharu Role Makina Role Ryoko Role Akane Role Momoka Terasawa, Anna Nagase, Mikako Komatsu, Hisako Kanemoto Kanata Role, Cart Role, Max Role Makoto Koichi, Koki Uchiyama, Yoshiaki Yamaya O.T.A.M. (Autumn) Role Yurin Fujiwara ↓↓Episode↓↓ https://milkygalacticuniverse.com/episode/ Translated with DeepL.com (free version)
be Yohei Kameyama ↓↓Official Anime Website↓↓ https://milkygalacticuniverse.com/ The Charm of the Bonus Feature: Galaxy Express Milky☆Subway Charm 1: Memorable Visuals and an Original Worldview The greatest strength of this work lies in its original visuals, masterfully blending retro and near-future aesthetics, created almost entirely by director and CG creator Yohei Kameyama. The setting, “Milky☆Subway,” is an interplanetary train traversing the galaxy—a sci-fi concept that somehow coexists with a nostalgic, gritty feel and analog textures. The vivid, pop color palette and the characters' slightly clumsy yet endearing designs instantly draw viewers into this bizarre cosmic journey. Charm 2. Perfectly Timed “Relaxed Conversations” and Pacing It's rare to find a work where the characters' banter shines so brightly within the framework of a short anime, averaging about 3.5 minutes per episode. Centered around the enhanced human Chiharu (CV: Momoka Terazawa) and the cyborg Makina (CV: Anna Nagase), the conversations unfold between a group of eccentric ex-cons. They feel incredibly natural and relatable. Abandoning typical anime tropes, their exchanges—sometimes overlapping words, sometimes muttered under their breath—create an intimacy that feels like peeking into the daily lives of real people. This “looseness” creates a gap with the grand sci-fi backdrop, heightening its addictive quality. Charm 3. The “Density” and “Unexpectedness” Imbued with the Soul of an Independent Production Originating from the independently produced short film ‘Milky Highway’ released on YouTube, this project retains its pure passion—packed with the director's personal “likes”—even after commercialization. Unlike typical anime production involving numerous staff, the director handles directing, scriptwriting, design, and production consistently. This results in a distinct “uncompromised authorial vision” permeating every corner of the story. While it may seem like a simple slice-of-life story at first, unexpected seriousness and sci-fi elements emerge as the plot unfolds—such as the mystery of the “runaway train” and the shadowy activities of the AI conductor O.T.A.M.—keeping viewers hooked. Since February 2026, the theatrical version “Local Train to Theater” has been released, condensing these charms and adding new footage. If you haven't experienced it yet, we recommend first getting a taste of its unique atmosphere on the official YouTube channel. Translated with DeepL.com (free version)
