The highly anticipated CG anime short, Milky☆Subway: The Galactic Limited Express, a sequel to Yohei Kameyama’s Milky☆Highway, is set to premiere on July 3, 2025. The official Instagram account revealed a second trailer, a new key visual, additional cast members, and the theme song for the upcoming anime. Here’s everything you need to know before you hop on board!
What’s the Story?
Milky☆Subway: The Galactic Limited Express follows the misadventures of Chiharu, a super human, and Makina, a cyborg, who were arrested for breaking space traffic laws. As punishment, they are sentenced to community service, cleaning the “Milky☆Subway,” an old interplanetary train. However, what starts as a simple task quickly spirals into chaos when the train suddenly takes off into deep space. Now, Chiharu and Makina, along with a crew of misfit fellow offenders, must navigate this high-speed space-train spectacle with no plans and zero strategy, relying solely on pure momentum.
Who’s Behind the Anime?
- Director, Writer, Character Designer, and Producer: Yohei Kameyama
- Animation Production: Shin-Ei Animation and Titan Industries
Yohei Kameyama, the creative force behind the original Milky☆Highway short, is once again taking on multiple roles, including director, screenwriter, character designer, and producer. His dedication and unique vision have garnered attention both in Japan and internationally.
New Cast Members Join the Ride
The sequel brings a host of new voice actors to enrich the dynamic of the Milky☆Subway. The newly announced cast members include:
- Hisako Kanemoto as Akane
- Mikako Komatsu as Ryōko
- Kōki Uchiyama as Kurt
- Makoto Koichi as Kanata
- Yoshitaka Yamaya as Max
These actors join the original cast:
- Momoka Terasawa as Chiharu
- Anna Nagase as Makina
Theme Song: A Retro Throwback
The anime’s theme song is “Gingakei Made Tonde Ike!” (Fly to the Galaxy!), originally performed by the girl group Candies in 1977. This retro tune adds a nostalgic and energetic vibe to the space-train adventure.
Where and When to Watch
Milky☆Subway: The Galactic Limited Express will premiere on July 3 on the Tokyo MX channel at 9:54 p.m. JST. For international viewers, the anime will be simultaneously streamed on YouTube with dubbed versions in English, Portuguese, Spanish, Korean, Chinese, Thai, Indonesian, French, Hindi, and Russian.
What is Milky☆Highway?
Milky☆Highway is a short 3D animated film created by Yohei Kameyama as his graduation project from the CG animator course at the Advanetan Game Academy of the Kadokawa conglomerate. Released in 2022, the short quickly gained popularity on YouTube, amassing over 6.7 million views. The film features Chiharu and Makina driving along an interplanetary road, encountering various comical and unusual situations.
Where Can I Watch Milky☆Highway?
Milky☆Highway is available on YouTube.
What to Expect
Milky☆Subway: The Galactic Limited Express promises to be a quirky, fast-paced, and visually stunning anime short. With its unique blend of science fiction, comedy, and slice-of-life elements, the sequel is expected to capture the hearts of fans both old and new. The combination of Kameyama’s creative direction, the talented voice cast, and the retro theme song sets the stage for an unforgettable space-train spectacle.
