Shumatsu Train Doko e Iku? - Exciting Original Anime Set to Premiere in Spring 2024

Shumatsu Train Doko e Iku? anime set to premiere in April 2024 per latest promotional video

It's uncertain what the Shumatsu Train Doko e Iku? anime will focus on beyond the synopsis provided by Kadokawa for the series, as is often the case with original anime. Without source material to research before the original television anime’s release, it’s anyone’s guess as to how the series will progress through its story once premiering.

The latest

The most recent promotional video for the Shumatsu Train Doko e Iku? television anime series has confirmed that it will be released in April 2024. A specific premiere date is expected to be announced in the weeks leading up to the start of the Spring 2024 anime season. The video also unveiled the series' opening theme, "GA-TAN GO-TON", which will be performed by Rei Nakashima.

Highlighted members of the staff include Tsutomu Mizushima as the director at EMT Squared studios, Michiko Yokote overseeing the series scripts, and Asako Nishida designing the characters based on namo's original designs. Nishida also serves as the chief animation director. Newly revealed staff by Kadokawa includes:

Chief Producer: Fumihiko Suganuma

Art Director: Masanobu Nomura

Color Design: Tomoko Koyama

Director of Photography: Jiro Tazawa

Editing: Masahiro Gotō

Sound Effects: Yasumasa Koyama

Recording Coordination: Masayuki Yamaguchi (name romanization not confirmed)

Sound Director: Tsutomu Mizushima

Music: Miho Tsujibayashi

Music Production: Flying Dog

Azumi Waki plays the role of Nadeshiko Hoshi, also known as Nadeko, alongside Erisa Kuon as Reimi Kuga, Hina Kino as Akira Shinonome, and Chika Anzai as Shizuru Chikura in the series. The anime was initially announced by Kadokawa to commemorate Railway Day, which marks the 150th anniversary of Japan’s first railway, in October 2022.

Set in an irregular countryside, the series follows the residents of a town plagued by a big and strange occurrence. Shizuru Chikura, a young girl, is determined to reunite with her lost friend, leading her and three other girls to embark on an abandoned train journey towards the outside world, where survival is uncertain. Teasing something ominous awaiting them at the "last stop" of the "Doomsday Train," the series is a must-follow for all anime, manga, film, and live-action fans as we move through 2023.

Editor's P/S

As a Gen Z netizen, I'm thrilled about the upcoming original anime series "Shumatsu Train Doko e Iku?" The concept of a group of girls exploring their surroundings via train travel is intriguing and has a nostalgic feel to it. The anime's setting in an irregular countryside adds a touch of mystery and adventure, making me eager to discover the secrets hidden within this peculiar town. The fact that the series is an original anime also piques my curiosity, as it allows for unpredictable plot twists and character development.

The second promotional video released by Kadokawa provides a glimpse into the anime's captivating world and introduces the main characters. The animation style is visually appealing, and the preview of the opening theme song sets the tone for an exciting journey. The voice actors' performances seem promising, and I'm excited to see how their characters evolve throughout the series. Overall, "Shumatsu Train Doko e Iku?" has captured my attention, and I can't wait to embark on this enigmatic train ride when it premieres in April 2024.