Summary
- ‘Shūmatsu Train Doko e Iku?’ anime will be released on April 1, 2024.
- A promotional video and two new characters were revealed.
- The story follows a young girl named Shizuru Chikura, who is determined to reunite with her lost friend.
Fantasy anime is known for its magical and adventurous elements, featuring dungeons and guilds. However, the anime ‘Where Does the Doomsday Train Go?’ takes a unique and refreshing approach to the genre.
The plot revolves around a train ride that unravels a hidden truth. Though the characters may seem whimsical and comforting, there’s a profound message behind the series.
The third promotional video for the original anime ‘Shūmatsu Train Doko e Iku?’ was revealed. The anime will be released on April 1, 2024, and simulcasted by Crunchyroll.
The trailer introduces four characters: Nadeko, Reimi, Akira, and Chikura. Chikura, a mischievous character, accidentally starts the Doomsday train, and now, they cannot stop it.
The trailer mostly showcases glimpses of their adventure and introduces the cast members. Additionally, we get to hear the opening theme song, “GA-TAN GO-TON” by Rei Nakashima.
Studio EMT Squared will produce the anime, and the following staff members are revealed.
| Position | Staff | Other Works |
| Director | Tsutomu Mizushima | Girls und Panzer |
| Series Scripts | Michiko Yokote | Cowboy Bebop |
| Character Design & Chief Animation Director | Asako Nishida | Love Live! School idol project |
| Music Composer | Miho Tsujibayashi | Restaurant to Another World |
The company made an announcement of two additional cast members and introduced a third character, Pochisan, who happens to be a dog with no voice. Furthermore, they revealed character visuals for the following characters.
New character!
Yoka Nakatomi CV: Nao HigashiyamaI’ve been friends with everyone since elementary school, and I especially hang out with Shizuru a lot.
He is the type who is modest and quiet, and quietly watches over everyone with a smile on his face. He has gone missing and everyone is worried about him.Doomsday train
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New character!
Zenjiro CV: Kazuyuki OkitsuHe used to work in the city but returned to Agano about two years ago.
The atmosphere has completely changed from before.Doomsday train
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| Character | Cast | Other Works |
| Yōka Nakatomi | Nao Tōyama | Honami Ichinose (Classroom of the Elite ) |
| Zenjirō | Kazuyuki Okitsu | Serpico (Berserk ) |
The story revolves around a group of young girls who embark on a train journey full of excitement, with an ominous premise and visuals. Despite being depicted in a gentle art style, the girls operate heavy machinery to explore their world, which creates a striking contrast.
The anime will be released next month and is expected to compete with other fantasy series. I highly recommend adding this to your watchlist for a thrilling experience.
About Shumatsu train doko e iku?
Shūmatsu Train Doko e Iku? (Where Does the Doomsday Train Go?) is an upcoming original Japanese anime television series produced by Kadokawa Corporation, animated by EMT Squared.
The anime’s story is set in a town in a not-so-ordinary countryside, where a big and strange occurrence is happening to its residents. But a young girl named Shizuru Chikura has a strong desire to see her lost friend again.
Shizuru and three other girls board an abandoned train, and they set out to the outside world, where survival is not certain.
Source: Official Website
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