TV-Series
Description
"Miracle Train - Ōedo-sen e Yōkoso" is a 12-episode anime series that revolves around a unique concept: a magical train line in Tokyo that appears to help women in emotional distress. The train, known as the Miracle Train, is personified by six handsome young men, each representing a different station along the Ōedo subway line. These characters—Shinagawa, Roppongi, Tochōmae, Tsukishima, Ryōgoku, and Shiodome—serve as guides and confidants to the women who board the train, offering them advice and support to resolve their personal struggles.

The narrative unfolds episodically, with each episode focusing on a different female protagonist who finds herself on the Miracle Train. These women come from various walks of life and face a range of emotional challenges, such as unrequited love, workplace stress, family issues, and self-doubt. The train’s personified stations interact with the women, using their unique personalities and perspectives to help them confront their problems. For example, Shinagawa, the calm and composed leader, often provides logical solutions, while Roppongi, the flirtatious and playful character, uses humor to lighten the mood.

The series blends elements of fantasy, romance, and slice-of-life, with a lighthearted tone that occasionally delves into more serious themes. While the primary focus is on the women’s stories, the interactions between the male characters also reveal their own personalities and dynamics, adding depth to the narrative. The train itself serves as a metaphor for life’s journey, with each station representing a step toward emotional resolution and personal growth.

Throughout the series, the Miracle Train’s magical nature is subtly hinted at, with the train appearing only to those in need and disappearing once their issues are resolved. The episodic structure allows for a variety of emotional arcs, ensuring that each story feels distinct while maintaining a cohesive overarching theme of healing and self-discovery. The series concludes with a sense of closure, as the train continues its journey, ready to assist the next passenger in need.
Information
Miracle Train - Ōedo-sen e Yōkoso
ミラクル☆トレイン~大江戸線へようこそ~
Type: TV-Series
Anime Episodes: 13
Movie/Episode length: 24 min.
Date: 10/04/2009
Categories
Genre
AdventureDramaRomance
Settings
Mystery
Tags
HaremMagic
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Episodes
Staffel 1
1Labyrinth 42.3
2A Passport for You
3130000 People Start Travelling
4Departing From the Future, Going to the Past
5Love's Mile Marker Zero
6Railway from Tsukishima
7Ooedo Mystery Train
8Tiny Customer
9The Men's Miracle Train
10Bark at the Oedo Line!
11The Proposal from 3 Years Ago
12Another Passenger
13The Miracle of the Holy Night
Comment(s)
Staff
  • Director
    Kenichi Kasai
  • Script
    Natsuko Takahashi
    Yuka Yamada
    Yoichi Kato
    Keiichirou Daichi
    Keiichirō Ōchi
  • Episode Director
    Yukihiro Shino
    Kenichi Maejima
    Shinichi Tōkairin
    Hazuki Mizumoto
    Nobukage Kimura
    Hidetoshi Takahashi
    Takashi Andō
    Hodaka Kuramoto
  • Original Concept
    Kazumi Uemura
    Akiko Kihira
    Miyuka Kidachi
  • Character Design
    Aki Tsunaki
  • Chief Animation Director
    Aki Tsunaki
  • 3D Director
    Hidemitsu Shiono
  • Director of Photography
    Shinya Matsuzaki
  • Producer
    Yumiko Masujima
    Shigeru Saitō
    Shinnosuke Wada
  • Series Composition
    Yoichi Kato
  • Storyboard
    Kiyotaka Isako
    Kenichi Maejima
    Kenichi Kasai
    Shinichi Tōkairin
    Nobukage Kimura
    Takashi Musashisakai
    Mashu Itō
    Atsuko Kase
    Yūji Yanase
  • Unit Director
    Nobukage Kimura
  • Original Character Design
    Tomohisa Kai
  • Art Director
    Chikako Shibata
  • Animation Director
    Aki Tsunaki
    Hideaki Shimada
    Hiroshi Oikawa
    Yumenosuke Tokuda
    Tomomi Umemura
    Jouji Sawada
    Masato Numazu
    Mika Takazawa
    Akira Tabata
    Aimi Ishida
    Takahiro Yasuda
    Daisuke Tomiyama
    Kazuyuki Ikai
    Shūji Takahara
    Yūji Yanase
    Noriko Tejima
  • Sound Director
  • Executive producer
    Eita Katsumata
    Akiko Arima
  • Music
    Tatsuya Katō
Production
  • Production
    Aniplex
    TV Tokyo
    Dax Production
  • Animation Production
    Yumeta Company