The highly anticipated CG anime short, Milky☆Subway: The Galactic Limited Express, has unveiled its second trailer, offering a deeper look at its expanded cast and confirming its theme song ahead of its July 3 premiere. This sequel to the popular Milky☆Highway short continues the quirky adventures envisioned by animator Yōhei Kameyama.
Expanded Voice Cast Bolsters Galactic Journey
The latest trailer for Milky☆Subway introduces several key additions to its voice cast, promising a richer narrative and dynamic character interactions. Hisako Kanemoto joins as Akane, Mikako Komatsu voices Ryōko, Kōki Uchiyama takes on the role of Kurt, Makoto Koichi is cast as Kanata, and Yoshitaka Yamaya lends his voice to Max. These new members will star alongside the previously announced lead cast, Momoka Terasawa as Chiharu and Anna Nagase as Makina. Terasawa and Nagase portray a genetically enhanced human and her cyborg best friend, respectively, whose “fast, funny chemistry” is highlighted as a key draw.
A Nostalgic Tune for a Space Odyssey
Adding a unique touch to its futuristic setting, Milky☆Subway: The Galactic Limited Express will feature the 1977 song “Gingakei Made Tonde Ike!” (Fly to the Galaxy!) by the iconic Japanese girl group Candies as its theme song. This retro-pop choice promises to infuse the modern CG animation with a distinct, nostalgic charm.
Premiere Set for Early July
Fans can mark their calendars for July 3, as Milky☆Subway: The Galactic Limited Express is set to premiere on Tokyo MX in Japan at 9:54 p.m. JST. Simultaneously, the anime short will be available for global streaming on YouTube, with dubbed versions in 10 languages, including English, Portuguese, Spanish, Korean, Chinese, Thai, Indonesian, French, Hindi, and Russian, making it accessible to a wide international audience.
A Tale of Interstellar Misadventures
The narrative of Milky☆Subway picks up after super human Chiharu and cyborg Makina are apprehended for violating space traffic laws. As community service, they are tasked with cleaning the “Milky☆Subway,” an interplanetary train. However, what begins as a seemingly simple chore quickly devolves into chaos when the train unexpectedly rockets into deep space, thrusting the misfit crew into an unforeseen galactic spectacle driven by “pure momentum.”
The Vision of Yōhei Kameyama
Animator Yōhei Kameyama, the creative force behind the viral 2022 CG short Milky☆Highway, returns to helm the sequel. Kameyama is credited with a multifaceted role, overseeing direction, writing, character design, modeling, animation, and editing, showcasing a remarkable one-man production approach that has garnered international attention. The original Milky☆Highway short, Kameyama’s graduation project, amassed over 6.7 million views, setting a high bar for this anticipated follow-up.
