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The appeal and evaluation of "Galaxy Railroad Story: The Forgotten Planet of Time"

"Galaxy Express Story: The Forgotten Planet of Time" is an OVA based on the original work by Reiji Matsumoto, and was released in four episodes on January 24, 2007. The appeal of this work is the epic story set on the Galaxy Express and the drama woven by the unique characters. Below, we will introduce detailed information and reviews of this work, as well as recommended points.

Overview

"Galaxy Railroad Story: The Forgotten Planet of Time" was released as an OVA by Upfront Works. It consists of four episodes, each 30 minutes long. It is directed by Ohba Hideaki, animated by Studio Kuma and Gingaya, and produced by Planet Entertainment and Commonwealth Entertainment.

story

The story is set one year after the fierce battle to protect the Galaxy Railroad from the Alfort Star Cluster Empire. Amidst a series of strange incidents, including mysterious hallucinations appearing on the rails of the Galaxy Railroad, distress signals from planets where the Galaxy Railroad is not supposed to stop, and a letter with no address, the Sirius Platoon of the Space Railroad Security Force (SDF) is depicted as they face new threats.

The members of the Sirius Platoon are new recruits who have just graduated from training school, and their growth is one of the highlights of the show. The way they deepen their teamwork while solving the mysterious hallucination incidents is inspiring to viewers. In addition, the confrontation with a new destiny on the planet Healise, where the Galaxy Express does not stop, adds depth to the story.

character

Each member of the Sirius Platoon has their own unique character. Below are the main characters.

• Manabu Yuki (voiced by Naoki Yanagi)
  The son of Yuki Wataru, he is an ace candidate who was assigned to the Sirius Platoon after graduating from training school. Although he has high physical abilities, he can also act thoughtlessly and is a problem child who will directly oppose anyone if he doesn't agree with something. However, he has an indomitable spirit and good luck, and he also has a naive side to him, believing that momentum will solve everything. He has a large emotional ups and downs and tends to be idealistic, but he likes his mother's ramen and Tabito tea, and is quite popular with the female members of the corps.
• Louis Fort Drake (voiced by Asami Sanada)
  He is in charge of the communications radar section and is an honor student who graduated from training school at the top of his class. He is an all-around athlete and has a sharp mind, but his emotions are intense and he can suddenly burst out in irrational anger. However, the next moment he is often fine and he also has an overly self-conscious side. He hates to lose, but is not good at competitive situations, and has a habit of speaking his mind bluntly and sneaking in sweets. He doesn't like bugs, reptiles, or cats, but he's fine with kittens.
• Layla Destiny Shura (voiced by Yoko Asagami)
  She is the commander-in-chief of the Galaxy Railroad Administration Bureau and is known as the "Guardian of Fate." Even if she sees the hardships of those who travel, she has the mission of not telling them their future. When someone tries to change the travelers who are facing their destiny with evil powers, her hidden power "Shura" is activated.
• Schwanhert Bulge (voiced by Akio Otsuka)
  After graduating from training school, he was assigned to the Sirius Platoon and became its captain. He is calm and collected, has firm beliefs and great insight, and is a passionate man who loves the Galaxy Railroad. He is usually faithful to his duties, but sometimes takes bold actions. He is strict with his subordinates, but he also cares about them. On rare occasions, he says something outlandish, which surprises his subordinates. He is often called a "simple-minded man" and a "workaholic," but those who know him well call him an "honest con man."
• David Young (voiced by Hikaru Midorikawa)
  He is an excellent mechanic and knows every nook and cranny of the Big One. He also has excellent steering skills and has performed acrobatic flying in a large transport plane. He is a friendly, cheerful, and playful person, and although he may seem a bit frivolous, he is a kind person. He likes gambling and is always making bets on something. He is a self-proclaimed cool, popular nice guy with an excellent sense of humor who has left behind some rather less than honorable stories in various circles.
• Killian Black (voiced by Akira Ishida)
  He was abandoned by a Galaxy Express train at the age of one and grew up in an orphanage on Ryuk, the fourth planet in the Meneriaca solar system. He was accepted into the Destiny SDF training school on a scholarship, where he achieved excellent grades and was assigned to the Sirius Platoon. He is a handsome young man with silky hair who is not good at organizing things. He thinks he is cool, but those around him see him as impulsive, unplanned, and impulsive. He is well versed in the Galaxy Railway, and has memorized train names, model numbers, and even the year of manufacture. He is skilled in analyzing information, codes, and secret data, and while attending the training school, he successfully performed a pseudo-hack into the central processing room subcomputer and was suspended for three days. He achieved the highest grades in his class in simulated shooting training, but his performance in practical training was poor, which became a topic of conversation among his instructors. He has many friends, both male and female, and seems to live a bright and free life, but he also has a lonely side to him from time to time.
• Sexaroid Yuki (voiced by Naoko Suzuki)
  She is a sexaroid (female android) who uses advanced medical technology to manage the health of passengers and crew members. She does her job bravely, no matter how harsh the environment, and treats everyone kindly, but sometimes she takes a step back because she is not human. She has a worrisome side, and occasionally her nagging machine guns explode, but she also has a seductive side.

Main Robot Items

This game features a variety of robots and items, including the Sirius Platoon's exclusive vehicle, the Big One. The main ones are introduced below.

• The Big One
  This vehicle is exclusively for the SDF Sirius Platoon, and its power source is the Super Gravity Cosmo Burst Boiler Kai?U, with a maximum speed of 3,400km/h, a basic formation of 11 vehicles, a basic formation output of 6 million cosmo horsepower, and a basic formation capacity of 24 people. The body material is top secret, and it is equipped with a reinforced electromagnetic barrier and a reinforced magnetic shield. The armament is currently under investigation, and it is also equipped with optical camouflage.
• Flying Dragon
  This vehicle is exclusively for the SDF Cepheus Platoon, and is powered by the Super Gravity Cosmo Burst Boiler Type 2, with a maximum speed of 3,380 skm/h. The basic formation consists of 11 vehicles, with a basic formation output of 6 million cosmo horsepower and a basic formation capacity of 24 people. The body material is top-secretly reinforced, and it is equipped with a reinforced electromagnetic barrier and a reinforced magnetic shield. The armament is top-secret, and it is also equipped with optical camouflage.
• White Horn II
  This vehicle is exclusively for the SDF Castor Platoon, its power source is a super-gravity Cosmo Burst boiler, its maximum speed is 3100skm/h, the basic formation consists of 12 vehicles, and the basic formation capacity is 24 people. It is equipped with a reinforced electromagnetic barrier and a reinforced magnetic shield, and its armament includes plasma busters and sublight speed missiles.
• The Olympus Liner express train is powered by a gravity turbo boiler, has a maximum speed of 1150skm/h, has 10 cars, has a basic output of 900,000 cosmo horsepower, and can accommodate 320 people. The body material is a Wessun alloy steel, and is equipped with an electromagnetic barrier and magnetic shield.
• Express Train 290
  It is an express train, the power source is a gravity boiler, the maximum speed is 840skm/h, the basic train consists of 11 cars, the output of the basic train is 970,000 horsepower, and the basic train capacity is 384 people. The body material is sulphuric alloy, and it is equipped with an electromagnetic barrier and a magnetic shield.
• Express Train 389
  It is an express train, powered by a gravity boiler, with a maximum speed of 780skm/h, a basic configuration of 10 cars, a basic configuration output of 650,000 cosmo horsepower, and a basic configuration capacity of 560 people. The body material is a reinforced Wessun alloy steel, and it is equipped with an electromagnetic barrier and a magnetic shield.

subtitle

The series consists of four episodes and has the following subtitles:

• Episode 1 (2007/01/24)
• Episode 2 (2007/02/28)
• Episode 3 (2007/03/28)
• Episode 4 (2007/04/25)

Related Titles

"Galaxy Railroad Story: The Forgotten Planet of Time" is related to the following works:

• Galaxy Express 999
• Galaxy Express 999: Crossroads to Eternity
• Galaxy Railroad Story: Crossroads to Eternity Unaired Episode
• Galaxy Railroad Story: Forgotten Planet of Time (Movie Version)
• Galaxy Express 999

Theme songs and music

The ending theme of this work is "ALL OF US", with lyrics and composition by Tsunku, arrangement by Shunsuke Suzuki and Nozomi Aoki, and singing by Maki Goto.

Rating and Recommended Points

"Galaxy Express Story: The Forgotten Planet of Time" is a work that is attractive for its grand space story and the drama woven by its unique characters. Below are the reviews and recommended points.

The appeal of the story

The story of this work revolves around mysterious incidents such as mysterious hallucinations, distress signals from planets where the Galaxy Express does not stop, and letters without addresses. In the process of solving these mysteries, the members of Sirius Platoon are depicted growing, which moves the audience. In addition, the confrontation with a new destiny on the planet Healise, where the Galaxy Express does not stop, adds depth to the story.

Character Appeal

Each member of the Sirius Platoon has a unique character that draws viewers in. The charms of each character, such as Yuki Manabu's indomitable spirit and strong luck, Louis Fort Drake's good-student personality, Layla Destiny Shura's sense of mission as the guardian of destiny, Schwanhert Barge's calm and collected attitude as a commander, David Young's cheerful charm as a joker, Killian Black's love for the Galaxy Railroad, and the sex robot Yuki's strong-willed work ethic, add excitement to the story.

The appeal of the main robot and items

This work features various robots and items, including the Sirius Platoon's exclusive vehicle "Big One". These main robots and items are essential to the progression of the story and excite the viewers. In particular, the equipment such as Big One's Super Gravity Cosmo Burst Boiler Kai-U and optical camouflage stimulate the viewers' imagination.

The appeal of music

The ending theme of this work, "ALL OF US", written and composed by Tsunku and sung by Maki Goto, further enhances the emotion of the story. Music is an important element in enhancing the atmosphere of a story, and it plays that role in this work as well.

Recommended points

"Galaxy Express: Planet of Forgotten Time" is a work that is full of drama woven by a grand space story and unique characters. In the process of solving strange cases such as mysterious hallucinations, distress signals from planets where the Galaxy Express does not stop, and letters without addresses, the members of Sirius Platoon grow, which moves the viewers. In addition, the confrontation with a new destiny on the planet Healise, where the Galaxy Express does not stop, also adds depth to the story. In addition, the charm of various robots and items such as the vehicle "Big One" exclusive to Sirius Platoon, and the moving music of the ending theme "ALL OF US" are not to be missed. This is a work that I would definitely recommend to those who like space stories and unique characters.