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Name: The Galaxy Railways
Genre: Anime
Released: 2003-01-04
Cast: Takehito KoyasuNaoki YanagiKazuhiko InoueHikaru MidorikawaNaoko Suzuki

TV-PG
2003
1 Season
7.0 (130)

The Galaxy Railways is an anime television series by Leiji Matsumoto that aired from 2003 to 2004. The series was later licensed and dubbed for English-speaking audiences by FUNimation Entertainment. It is set in a distant future where humans have colonized several planets and travel between them on trains that run on a system of galaxy railways. The protagonist of the show is Manabu Yuuki, a young man who dreams of following in his father's footsteps as a member of the Space Defense Force (SDF), a prestigious organization that guards the galaxy from threats such as space pirates and alien invasions. His father, Captain Yuuki, was a hero who lost his life defending a space colony from an invasion. Manabu joins the SDF, and his first assignment is to work on the Galaxy Express 999, a luxurious train that travels between Earth and Pluto. The Galaxy Express is like a floating city, complete with shopping centers, restaurants, and a luxurious lounge car for passengers to relax in during the long journey. But Manabu is not just a passenger on this train. He is there to protect it from any potential dangers that may arise. The show is episodic, featuring a new adventure on each train journey. Along the way, Manabu and his fellow SDF members encounter various challenges, such as stopping a bomb from exploding, saving a stranded train, and defending the passengers from space pirates. Each episode also contains character development, allowing the viewers to get to know the various crew members that work on the Galaxy Express. We see their personal struggles, their strengths and weaknesses, and their hopes for the future. The animation style of the show is typical of anime from the early 2000s, with bright colors and character designs that are easy on the eyes. The space battles are well-done, with explosions and laser beams that make the viewer feel like they are right in the action. Although the show is primarily about space travel and adventure, it is also about family and sacrifice. Throughout the series, we see the impact that Captain Yuuki's death had on his family, and how it inspires Manabu to become a hero like his father. We also see the sacrifices that the various crew members make for the greater good, putting themselves in danger to protect others. The dubbing for the English version of the show by FUNimation is excellent, with actors such as Takehito Koyasu, Naoki Yanagi, and Kazuhiko Inoue delivering strong performances. The dialogue is well-written, with humor and emotion interwoven throughout. Overall, The Galaxy Railways is a fun and engaging show that will appeal to fans of science fiction, adventure, and anime. It is a well-told story with likable characters and beautiful animation that will keep viewers hooked from start to finish.

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Seasons

26. Eternal Hope

August 23, 2006

Thinking the bloodshed to be finished, Manabu is bewildered at the sight of 200 enemy ships emerging.

26. A Far-Off Feeling

April 4, 2004

Thinking the bloodshed to be finished, Manabu is bewildered at the sight of 200 enemy ships emerging.

25. Echoes of Life

March 20, 2004

Bulge's plan is to conserve Big One's resources for as long as possible.

24. Blazing Galaxy

August 21, 2006

The Alfort Fleet has destroyed several junction stations, leaving railways all across the galaxy in shambles.

24. Blazing Space

March 13, 2004

The Alfort Fleet has destroyed several junction stations, leaving railways all across the galaxy in shambles.

23. The Cruel Verdict

August 18, 2006

The crew of Big One mourns the loss of Bruce. And to make matters worse, the SDF has subpoenaed Captain Bulge before an inquiry panel to assess punishment for disobeying Ivanov's orders.

23. An Extreme Ruling

March 6, 2004

The crew of Big One mourns the loss of Bruce. And to make matters worse, the SDF has subpoenaed Captain Bulge before an inquiry panel to assess punishment for disobeying Ivanov's orders. The jury's verdict relieves Bulge from his command of Big One and Sirius Platoon is completely disbanded, with each member reassigned to auxiliary units. But Bulge learns that the SDF Investigations Division has not followed up on the Cosmo Matrix or the Alfort Fleet attack. And the crew has found evidence of Ivanov's hidden agenda. Against Ivanov's orders, the Big One's degenerates pull out of Destiny Station to investigate the emerging evidence that might possibly absolve Bulge on their own.

22. The Merciless Wind

August 4, 2006

Louise is badly injured from the Alfort Fleet onslaught. As each precious minute passes without proper treatment, Louise's life slips away.

22. The Cruel Winds

February 28, 2004

Louise is badly injured from the Alfort Fleet onslaught. As each precious minute passes without proper treatment, Louise's life slips away.

21. The Revolt

August 3, 2006

Headquarters receives a SDF distress signal from Planet Kowloon, a bizarre world known as the Deserted Planet of Labyrinths.

21. Contradiction

February 21, 2004

Headquarters receives a SDF distress signal from Planet Kowloon, a bizarre world known as the Deserted Planet of Labyrinths.

20. Choice

February 14, 2004

Manabu has been hand picked to join the Space Panzer Grenadiers, his brother's old unit.

19. Time of Tranquility

February 7, 2004

The Sirius, Spica and Vega Platoons have all taken leave. Their vacation spot: Captain Murase's family-owned Inn on Planet Carcalla.

18. Life and Death

January 31, 2004

An intruder is on the loose at SDF Headquarters. Outsmarting his adversaries, this precarious assailant dodges custody and nearly takes Manabu's life.

17. Armored Goddess

July 28, 2006

David meets up with an old flame when Big One is sent to rescue survivors from a small aircraft. The aircraft crashed on a remote planet known as the resting place of the most beautiful jewel in the Universe.

17. The Goddess in Armor

January 24, 2004

16. Comrade

July 27, 2006

A casino train full of wealthy playboys and female attendants is beset by pirates and taken off course, crash-landing on Planet Guin, whose atmosphere rapidly corrodes metal.

16. Android

January 17, 2004

A casino train full of wealthy playboys and female attendants is beset by pirates and taken off course, crash-landing on Planet Guin, whose atmosphere rapidly corrodes metal.

15. Joint Forces

July 26, 2006

When the Orbit Network Radar confirms that a meteor stream is on direct intersecting course with Central Station, the SDF is sent to resolve this threat and save Central from utter destruction.

15. Fellowship at the Battle Lines

January 10, 2004

When the Orbit Network Radar confirms that a meteor stream is on direct intersecting course with Central Station, the SDF is sent to resolve this threat and save Central from utter destruction.

14. Bond

January 3, 2004

Manabu is confused when Louise tries to back out of their newly assigned mission: to guard President Drake of the Clarious Stellar Cluster.

13. Train Bound for Fate

July 5, 2006

When Manabu accidentally boards the 777 Express he runs into an old friend from his childhood days on Tabito.

13. Fate Train

December 27, 2003

When Manabu accidentally boards the 777 Express he runs into an old friend from his childhood days on Tabito.

12. Twilight

December 20, 2003

The Sirius Platoon investigates a mysterious oasis unaffected by the catastrophe befalling the rest of the planet.

11. Forget Me Not

July 3, 2006

Memories of people and places from long ago cause Bulge to reflect upon his life, as the crew of Big One embarks on a simple rescue mission.

11. Yearning

December 13, 2003

Memories of people and places from long ago cause Bulge to reflect upon his life, as the crew of Big One embarks on a simple rescue mission.

10. The Crossroads

December 6, 2003

Yuki, the Sexaroid Medical officer assigned to support the crew of Big One, doubts her worth as a fellow crew member.

9. Memory Gallery

June 29, 2006

While waiting for an Electromagnetic Storm to clear, the crew of Big One passes the time by immersing themselves in the local culture.

9. A Gallery of Memories

November 29, 2003

While waiting for an Electromagnetic Storm to clear, the crew of Big One passes the time by immersing themselves in the local culture.

8. Engine Song

June 28, 2006

Manabu finds himself in the doghouse once again only this time his punishment is to help the SDF's head mechanic, Whitman.

8. Afterglow

November 22, 2003

Manabu finds himself in the doghouse once again only this time his punishment is to help the SDF's head mechanic, Whitman.

7. Reason to Live, Part 2

June 27, 2006

After receiving a telepathic pick-me-up from Layla, Manabu is determined to regain his position with the crew of Big One.

7. Sobbing in the Dark, Part 2

November 15, 2003

After receiving a telepathic pick-me-up from Layla, Manabu is determined to regain his position with the crew of Big One.

6. Reason to Live, Part 1

June 26, 2006

A strange glowing sludge besets a passenger train in deep space. Suddenly the train explodes!

6. Sobbing in the Dark, Part 1

November 8, 2003

A strange glowing sludge besets a passenger train in deep space. Suddenly the train explodes!

5. Big One is Hijacked

November 1, 2003

When Sirius Platoon is sent to Planet Leo Glando to investigate a crashed cargo train, they fall into a trap and Big One is stolen!

4. The Name Called Eternity

October 25, 2003

Is the Ghost Train called Eternity myth or reality?

3. The Steering Wheel of Fate

October 18, 2003

When Manabu is assigned to his father's old platoon in the Space Defense Force, he doesn't receive the warm-hearted welcome that he was expecting.

2. A Knot in Time

October 11, 2003

Having lost both his father and his brother, Mamoru, in the line of duty, a brave Manabu still chooses to join the Space Defense Force despite his mother's protests.

1. Sacrifice

June 19, 2006

When Captain Wataru Yuuki takes Big One into deep space to rescue a stranded space-train, he discovers two stowaways - his sons Manabu and Mamoru.

1. Setting Out

January 4, 2003

When Captain Wataru Yuuki takes Big One into deep space to rescue a stranded space-train, he discovers two stowaways'his sons Manabu and Mamoru.

Description

The protagonist of the show is Manabu Yuuki, a young man who dreams of following in his father's footsteps as a member of the Space Defense Force (SDF), a prestigious organization that guards the galaxy from threats such as space pirates and alien invasions. His father, Captain Yuuki, was a hero who lost his life defending a space colony from an invasion.

Manabu joins the SDF, and his first assignment is to work on the Galaxy Express 999, a luxurious train that travels between Earth and Pluto. The Galaxy Express is like a floating city, complete with shopping centers, restaurants, and a luxurious lounge car for passengers to relax in during the long journey. But Manabu is not just a passenger on this train. He is there to protect it from any potential dangers that may arise.

The show is episodic, featuring a new adventure on each train journey. Along the way, Manabu and his fellow SDF members encounter various challenges, such as stopping a bomb from exploding, saving a stranded train, and defending the passengers from space pirates. Each episode also contains character development, allowing the viewers to get to know the various crew members that work on the Galaxy Express. We see their personal struggles, their strengths and weaknesses, and their hopes for the future.

The animation style of the show is typical of anime from the early 2000s, with bright colors and character designs that are easy on the eyes. The space battles are well-done, with explosions and laser beams that make the viewer feel like they are right in the action.

Although the show is primarily about space travel and adventure, it is also about family and sacrifice. Throughout the series, we see the impact that Captain Yuuki's death had on his family, and how it inspires Manabu to become a hero like his father. We also see the sacrifices that the various crew members make for the greater good, putting themselves in danger to protect others.

The dubbing for the English version of the show by FUNimation is excellent, with actors such as Takehito Koyasu, Naoki Yanagi, and Kazuhiko Inoue delivering strong performances. The dialogue is well-written, with humor and emotion interwoven throughout.

Overall, The Galaxy Railways is a fun and engaging show that will appeal to fans of science fiction, adventure, and anime. It is a well-told story with likable characters and beautiful animation that will keep viewers hooked from start to finish.

The Galaxy Railways is a series that is currently running and has 1 seasons (41 episodes). The series first aired on January 4, 2003.

Where to Watch The Galaxy Railways

The Galaxy Railways is available for streaming on the FUNimation website, both individual episodes and full seasons. You can also watch The Galaxy Railways on demand at Vudu, Apple TV and Crunchyroll.