A work in constant progress (and occasional regress).
Premiere:
April 7, 2024
# of Seasons: 1
# of Episodes: 30
Finale:
November 10, 2024
Original Title:
シンカリオン チェンジ ザ ワールド
Alternate Titles:
Shinkalion Chenji Ze Wārudo
Genres:
Animation | Kids | Sci-Fi & Fantasy
Production Companies:
Production I.G
Shogakukan Music & Digital Entertainment
Shogakukan-Shueisha Productions
Signal.MD
Countries:
JP
"Unknown" is a mysterious enemy that suddenly appeared a long time ago. As a countermeasure, the "Evolutionary Railway Development Agency" (ERDA) has developed the "Shinkalion" robot that transform into bullet trains, to prepare for the 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.
Action Director:
Yoshikazu Miyao
Art Direction:
Keito Watanabe
CGI Director:
Ryo Kunoki
Character Designer:
Niina Morita
Shiori Asaka
Color Designer:
Ayumi Ikeda
Director of Photography:
Hayao Arimura
Editor:
Junichi Masunaga
Mechanical Designer:
Akira Kirishiki
Original Music Composer:
Yugo Kanno
Prop Designer:
Tam Hoikei
Series Composition:
Eiji Umehara
Series Director:
Kenichiro Komaya
Sound Director:
Masafumi Mima
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