Key Facts
The original television anime based on the Tetsudō Musume (Railway Girls) characters has released its second promotional video, confirming an October 2025 premiere. The trailer also previews the ending theme song 'Watashi Miraisen' (My Future Line) performed by Tetsuryo Club, a group comprising the main voice actors: Misaki, Kodama, Ushio, and Usa.
Details
Alongside the trailer, a second key visual was unveiled. Additional cast members were announced, including Tomoka Ishiyama, Madoka Toyokawa, Wakaba Hashimoto, Tsubasa Hiraizumi, Mizuki Yakusa, and Daiya Hayami, who will make special appearances. Yayoi Nakano is also joining the cast.
Story and Setting
The anime centers on four college students who are passionate about trains and members of the Tetsudō Ryokō Dōkō-kai (Railway Travel Club, abbreviated as Tetsuryo). They travel across Japan, meeting hundreds of Tetsudō Musume characters who work at railway companies and related businesses, wearing real uniforms and work clothes.
Production Team
The original work is credited in collaboration with a novel writer. The director, who previously worked as an episode director and director, is helming the series at the animation studio. The series scripts are overseen and written by a veteran writer, and character designs are handled by a designer known for work on a popular anime season 3.
Impact and Background
The Tetsudō Musume franchise launched in 2005 and celebrated its 20th anniversary in 2025. As of May 2025, there are 114 Tetsudō Musume characters across Japan. The anime aims to bring these beloved characters to a wider audience, highlighting Japan's railway culture.
What Readers Should Know
- The anime premieres in October 2025.
- The ending theme is performed by the main voice actors as Tetsuryo Club.
- Special appearances by several characters add depth to the story.
- The franchise has a rich 20-year history with 114 characters.
FAQ
When does the Tetsuryo anime premiere?
The Tetsuryo anime premieres in October 2025.
What is Tetsuryo about?
The story follows four train-loving college students in the Railway Travel Club who journey to meet Tetsudō Musume characters working at railways across Japan.
Who are the main voice actors?
The main cast includes Misaki, Kodama, Ushio, and Usa, who also perform the ending theme song.