Watch The Galaxy Railways

TV-PG
2003
1 Season
6.9 (119)

The Galaxy Railways is a Japanese animated television show about a railway company that sends flying trains to the far reaches of the Galaxy in order to deliver supplies. Throughout the course of the series the trains come under attack from aliens, monsters, and bandits. Our main character, Manuba Yuki has always wanted to join the Space Defense Force, which is the corporation that runs the famed Galaxy Railways. Manuba's father and brother both were on the Sirius Platoon, which is the same group Manuba wants to join. However, Manuba's mother is very much against him joining, as both Manuba's father and brother were killed during their service. However, Manuba goes against her wishes and joins and much to his joy is assigned to the Sirius Platoon. The Sirius Platoon's train is headed by an ex Union Pacific 4000 class locomotive built by the American Locomotive Company. In addition to their platoon there are three other platoons mentioned and are seen throughout the series run: These are the Spica the Cephus and the Vega platoons which deliver the goods to their respective galaxies. Joining Manuba in the Sirius Platoon is the headstrong Louise Fort Drake, Schwnalt Bulge, the unofficial Captain who has a "to hell with the rules" mentality that annoys Louise and the bullying Bruce J. Speed. At first none of the characters get along, but by the end of the series they are all willing to cooperate and standby each other when the going gets thick. Most of the stories in the series deal with complex and mature themes. Themes such as life and death and freewill and predestination are all dealt with in each episode as the crews work to complete their missions.

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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

Our main character, Manuba Yuki has always wanted to join the Space Defense Force, which is the corporation that runs the famed Galaxy Railways. Manuba's father and brother both were on the Sirius Platoon, which is the same group Manuba wants to join. However, Manuba's mother is very much against him joining, as both Manuba's father and brother were killed during their service.

However, Manuba goes against her wishes and joins and much to his joy is assigned to the Sirius Platoon. The Sirius Platoon's train is headed by an ex Union Pacific 4000 class locomotive built by the American Locomotive Company. In addition to their platoon there are three other platoons mentioned and are seen throughout the series run: These are the Spica the Cephus and the Vega platoons which deliver the goods to their respective galaxies.

Joining Manuba in the Sirius Platoon is the headstrong Louise Fort Drake, Schwnalt Bulge, the unofficial Captain who has a "to hell with the rules" mentality that annoys Louise and the bullying Bruce J. Speed. At first none of the characters get along, but by the end of the series they are all willing to cooperate and standby each other when the going gets thick.

Most of the stories in the series deal with complex and mature themes. Themes such as life and death and freewill and predestination are all dealt with in each episode as the crews work to complete their missions.

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.