Fans of the long-running ‘Tetsudou Musume’ (Railway Girls) project have a reason to celebrate! To mark its remarkable 20th anniversary, an original TV anime titled ‘Tetsuryo meet with Tetsudou Musume’ is slated for broadcast in 2026. The exciting news was officially unveiled on the anime’s dedicated website, alongside a captivating teaser trailer, a vibrant visual, key staff announcements, and initial details about the series.
This upcoming series promises a delightful journey across Japan, where four main characters, part of the ‘Train Travel Club’ (affectionately known as Tetsuryo), will meet a diverse cast of ‘Tetsudou Musume.’ These ‘Railway Girls’ are personifications of various train-related professions, each wearing the authentic uniforms of real-life train companies from across the country.
The ‘Tetsudou Musume’ project was initially launched in 2005 by Tomytec, a subsidiary of Takara Tomy. Over the years, it has grown to feature more than 100 unique girls, whose names are creatively derived from stations, trains, and other facilities within Japan’s extensive railway networks. These characters are popular as figures and other merchandise, often released along specific train lines to promote local areas and revitalize communities.
The project’s rich history isn’t limited to figures; it has also inspired various media adaptations. In 2008, a TV drama called ‘Tetsudo Musume ~Girls be ambitious!’ brought the railway girls to life, featuring a cast that included AKB48’s Sae Miyazawa and Tomomi Kasai. Numerous games and manga series have further expanded the ‘Tetsudou Musume’ universe over the years.
Bringing ‘Tetsuryo meet with Tetsudou Musume’ to the screen is an experienced team. Misuzu Hoshino, known for ‘Hokkaido Gals Are Super Adorable!’, will direct the series at EAST FISH STUDIO lnc. The captivating series composition and scripts are penned by Aya Satsuki, recognized for ‘Solo Camping for Two,’ while Naofumi Hashimoto, who worked on ‘Laid-Back Camp’ season 3, is designing the characters. The narrative will follow the four university students from the Train Travel Club as they embark on adventures, discovering the passion and excitement in the lives of the women who work in Japan’s railway industry – the cherished ‘Tetsudou Musume.’