Key Facts
The official website for the Milky☆Subway anime announced on July 3 a new short anime titled 'Milky☆Subway Spring Special: Terror on Chelovin's Day'. More details about the short will be revealed at a later date.
Details of the New Release
The film is a re-edited version of the anime's 12 episodes with additional new content. A new version with added scenes, titled 'Extra Service Milky☆Subway Local Train to the Theater', started screening in Japan on June 12. It is being shown in MX4D, 4DX, and 2D formats.
Cast and Crew
The main voice actors returned for the film as Chiharu and Makina, respectively. The additional cast also reprised their roles. The creator once again directed, wrote, and produced the sequel, handling character designs, modeling, animation, editing, and other duties mostly himself. A sound company is credited for the film's audio.
Background and Popularity
The original Milky☆Subway short was released in 2022 as a graduation project. The English-subtitled version and the original have garnered 6.75 million views combined. The anime's theme song is 'Ginkagei Made Tonde Ike!' (Fly to the Galaxy!), a 1977 song by a girl group.
Story Synopsis
Super human Chiharu and cyborg Makina are arrested for breaking space traffic laws. They are stuck with a crew of misfits: Akane and Kanata (super human pair), and Kurt and Max (cyborg pals). Police officer Ryoko sentences them to clean the interplanetary train 'Milky☆Subway' as community service. However, the train suddenly takes off into deep space, causing chaos onboard. The series is described as a never-before-seen space-train spectacle powered by pure momentum.
What Readers Should Know
- The new short anime is a re-edited version of the original 12 episodes with new content.
- It premiered in Japan on June 12 in multiple formats.
- The original short has over 6.75 million views.
- Voice actors from the original series have returned.
FAQ
What is 'Milky☆Subway Spring Special: Terror on Chelovin's Day'?
It is a new short anime that re-edits the original 12 episodes with additional new content, set to release with more details later.
When and where did the new version of the film screen?
The new version, titled 'Extra Service Milky☆Subway Local Train to the Theater', started screening in Japan on June 12 in MX4D, 4DX, and 2D formats.
Who are the main voice actors in the film?
The main characters Chiharu and Makina are voiced by the same actors from the original series, with additional cast reprising their roles.
What is the story of Milky☆Subway?
Super human Chiharu and cyborg Makina are arrested for space traffic violations and sentenced to clean the interplanetary train 'Milky☆Subway', which then unexpectedly launches into deep space.