Milky☆Subway: Exciting New CG Anime Short Unveils Cast, Theme Song & July 3 Premiere
Discover the exciting sequel featuring Hisako Kanemoto, Mikako Komatsu, Kōki Uchiyama, Makoto Koichi, and Yoshitaka Yamaya, led by Yōhei Kameyama.
Exciting Updates on Milky☆Subway: The Galactic Limited Express Sequel
Animator Yōhei Kameyama's Instagram has revealed new details about the upcoming sequel to his CG anime short, Milky☆Highway. Titled Milky☆Subway: The Galactic Limited Express, this new installment promises to be an action-packed space adventure.
Key Highlights
- Second Trailer & Visuals: The latest trailer and main visual have been unveiled, giving fans a sneak peek of the anime's vibrant universe.
- Release Date: The anime is set to premiere on July 3 at 9:54 p.m. JST on Tokyo MX and will be streamed simultaneously on YouTube.
- Theme Song: The opening theme, "Gingakei Made Tonde Ike!" (Fly to the Galaxy!), is a nostalgic nod to the 1977 hit by girl group Candies.
Cast Announcements
The new cast members include:
- Hisako Kanemoto as Akane
- Mikako Komatsu as Ryōko
- Kōki Uchiyama as Kurt
- Makoto Koichi as Kanata
- Yoshitaka Yamaya as Max
(See the images from the announcement below)
About the Story
The anime's official English website describes the plot:
Superhuman Chiharu and cyborg Makina get arrested for breaking space traffic laws. They end up cleaning the interplanetary train, the Milky☆Subway, as community service. What should have been a simple job turns into chaos when the train suddenly takes off into deep space! The crew must navigate this unpredictable space adventure powered by pure momentum.
Behind the Scenes
Kameyama is once again directing, writing, and producing the sequel, handling most of the animation and character design himself. Momoko Terasawa voices Chiharu, and Anna Nagase voices Makina.
The original Milky☆Highway short was released in 2022 as Kameyama's graduation project from Kadokawa's Vantan Game Academy. The short has garnered over 6.75 million views, including the English-subtitled version.
Watch the Original
Here's the original short for those who want to catch up:
(Voiced by Mizuki Fumisuki and Kana Kobayashi in the original)
Final Notes
This sequel promises to deliver a unique space-train spectacle filled with humor, action, and nostalgia. Fans can look forward to a fun and chaotic ride into the stars!
Sources: Instagram of Milky☆Subway, Comic Natalie
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