Shinkalion: Change the World

Bright, energetic robot action with a kid hero, mixing school life and train transformations into a hopeful, easy-to-follow adventure.

Created by

Fumihiro Matsui, Kazuya Mihashi

Genres

Animation, Sci-fi & fantasy, Kids

Starring

Hiiro Ishibashi, Shimba Tsuchiya, Kensho Ono

Overview

Once upon a time, an unidentified enemy, the Unknown, suddenly appeared. The "Super Evolutionary Railway Development Agency," had developed the "Shinkalion," a robot that transforms into a bullet train, as a countermeasure against this threat. "I want to be a cool person who can protect something..." Taisei Oonari, a second-year junior high school student, transfers to Shinkai Gakuen Middle School in search of clues about his older sister who disappeared two years ago. Just then, the Unknown appears for the first time in 10 years. Taisei happens to have a high aptitude value as a Shinkalion pilot, and is forced to make a decision to fight it. What is the true nature of the Unknown and what is its purpose? What is the truth that comes to light at the end of the fight? The story of the boys' determination and growth begins now.

How it feels

Earnest, tense, uplifting and warm. Brisk and easy to follow.

About

Coming-of-age, family, identity, survival

Content

Mild violence. No gore, sexual content or swearing.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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