Rail Wars!

Rail Wars! (2014)

EndedAnimation showAction, Anime

The "dream railway paradise entertainment" story is set in a parallel world where Japan did not privatize its national railways. Naohito Takayama is an ordinary high school boy who dreams of a comfortable future working for the top-rated Japanese National Railways. He is assigned as a trainee in the Railways Security Force full of odd characters such as Sakurai, a troublemaker who hates men. On top of that, an extremist group called "RJ" plots to privatize the Japanese National Railways.

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Scheduleevery Friday at 01:46 (25 min)

Recent Episodes

EpisodeNameAirdate
S01E12Everyone's WaitingSept. 19, 2014
S01E11Count Me InSept. 12, 2014
S01E10Will You Keep It a Secret?Sept. 5, 2014
S01E09Thank YouAug. 29, 2014
S01E08I'll Do It!Aug. 22, 2014
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Frequently Asked Questions  Warning: Spoilers

What was the premiere date of 'Rail Wars!'?

'Rail Wars!' premiered on July 3, 2014.

Who created 'Rail Wars!'?

The anime series 'Rail Wars!' was created by the animation studio Passione.

What is the genre of 'Rail Wars!'?

'Rail Wars!' is a combination of genres including action, comedy, and romance.

Where does the story of 'Rail Wars!' take place?

The story of 'Rail Wars!' takes place in an alternate universe where Japan's railway system has not been privatized and is run by the government.

Who are the main characters of 'Rail Wars!'?

The main characters of 'Rail Wars!' are Naoto Takayama, Aoi Sakurai, Haruka Koumi, and Shou Iwaizumi.

What is the profession of Naoto Takayama, the protagonist of 'Rail Wars!'?

Naoto Takayama is a recent high school graduate who dreams of working with the JNR (Japanese National Railways), which in the 'Rail Wars!' universe is a government-run railway system.

What is Aoi Sakurai's role in 'Rail Wars!'?

Aoi Sakurai is also a JNR trainee and a childhood friend of Naoto. She is in love with him, but is too shy to confess.

Who is Haruka Koumi in 'Rail Wars!'?

Haruka Koumi is the only female member of the JNR's security force and is assigned to ride with Naoto and Aoi on their train patrols.

Who is Shou Iwaizumi in 'Rail Wars!'?

Shou Iwaizumi is the fourth member of the JNR trainee team, and is in charge of maintenance and repairs of the trains.

What is the main conflict in 'Rail Wars!'?

The main conflict in 'Rail Wars!' revolves around the JNR trainees and their attempts to prevent a private railway company from taking over the JNR system.

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