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Shinkalion Change the World

  • 2024 – 2025
  • Ended
  • Animation · Sci-Fi & Fantasy · Kids
  • ~24m / ep
  • 1 season
  • 4.5/10

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.

Latest: Season 1 · 2024

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  1. E1. CHANGE THE WORLD

    Apr 7, 2024 · 24m

    Taisei Onari, a railway-loving second-year junior high school student, transfers to Shinkai Academy in search of clues about his missing older sister, Ina. Just when he meets Ryota Kuzuryu and Mai Ome, and is excited about the railway club they are affiliated to, Unknown emerges in the city for the first time in ten years. Incidentally, Taisei is found possessing high Aptitude Value as a Shinkalion driver, and is forced to make the decision to fight.

  2. E2. Driver Taisei Onari

    Apr 14, 2024 · 24m

    Taisei rides Shinkalion E5 Hayabusa and goes into his first battle. Although he is forced to struggle with unfamiliar driving, he manages to Vehicle Combine under Takanawa's instructions and somehow succeeds in defeating the Unknown. However, Taisei feels responsible for not being able to protect the pedestrian bridge where he and Ina watched the E5 series road transportation when they were young.

  3. E3. Insufficient Aptitude Value

    Apr 21, 2024 · 24m

    Taisei, who has officially become a member of the Railway Club, is given a tour around ERDA by Takanawa, and learns the reason why Shinkalion was developed, as well as the fact that his missing sister, Ina, was once involved in the development of Shinkalion. Meanwhile, the Unknown shows up in Ryota's hometown, Tsuruga this time. Ryota wants to protect his hometown with his own hands, but he doesn't have enough Aptitude Value.

  4. E4. Ryota's True Feelings

    Apr 28, 2024 · 24m

    In preparation for more Unknowns to appear, Taisei stays in Tsuruga and enjoys the railway museum he once visited with his sister. Meanwhile, Ryota is training alone to raise his Aptitude Value. Ryota has a strong admiration for the Shinkalions because a Shinkalion saved his life when he was young. Although he feels regretful that he was unable to protect Tsuruga with his own hands, he still hides his true feelings.

  5. E5. Akane's Melancholy

    May 5, 2024 · 24m

    In preparation for further Unknown attacks, ERDA continues to search for driver candidates for the Shinkalion E6 Komachi. Meanwhile, Taisei and Ryota form a group with Akane for a class presentation, but quickly fall apart. Although Akane appears cool and confident at school, he has a certain problem.

  6. E6. Fate Has Started Running

    May 12, 2024 · 24m

    Akane was injured due to being involved in an accident when the Unknown appeared, but after examination, it was found that he possesses high aptitude as a Shinkalion driver. ERDA members hope to welcome him as the yet-to-be-discovered driver of the Shinkalion E6 Komachi, but Akane declines the invitation. Taisei and Ryota desperately call out to him to fight together, but...

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