Rail Romanesque (2020)

Name: Rail Romanesque
Rating: 5.9

Rating: 5.9

Synopsis

In an alternate reality in Japan, railroads were the most popular form of travel and transportation. But the difference with these railways is that the trains were paired up with humanoid modules called “Railords.” Due to a popular new form of travel, the railroads were practically forgotten about and eventually, railways were discontinued…

First Air Date: 2020-10-02

Last Air Date: 2023-12-29

Number of Seasons: 2

Number of Episodes: 25

Networks: Tokyo MX

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Top Cast

Sumire Uesaka as Suzushiro (voice)
Rie Tanaka as Kaniko (voice)
Aya Yamane as Noir (voice)
Miyuri Shimabukuro as Nako (voice)
Rina Hidaka as Torako (voice)
Azusa Tadokoro as Kiriko (voice)
Kaede Hondo as Umi (voice)
Tomori Kusunoki as Mumumu (voice)
Aya Uchida as Ran (voice)
Aya Suzaki as Kiko (voice)

Seasons

None (2020)

No overview available for this season.

Episodes:

Ep. 1: Opening of the Raillord Summit (2020-10-02)

This is the country Hinomoto. Thanks to revolutionary new technologies, the country flourished and the economy boomed. However, overshadowed by those advances, the railroad was losing significance and drifted into obscurity. There are beings called Railord. They are humanoid or doll-like control modules for railroad trains and are responsible for assisting with the safe operation of the railroad. Time passes and it is now the year 1989, Ohitoyo City in Kyuushuu's Kumamoto prefecture...
Ep. 2: The Breakout Groups of Destiny (2020-10-09)

The Raillords have gathered with the goal of restoring the railroad's relevance. They begin discussions to gather ideas on how to bring on a new era for the railroad.
Ep. 3: The Breakout Sessions Begin (2020-10-16)

In order to bring about a new age of the railroad, the Raillords gathered in Ohitoyo City and came to the decision to produce merchandise. The brainstorming breakout sessions are about to begin!
Ep. 4: Cloth Items and Bugs (2020-10-23)

Suzushiro, Iyo, and Riiko are in deep discussions about what merchandise to produce. But the insect lover Riiko is too distracted as she wants to go look for bugs...
Ep. 5: Eternal Rival (2020-10-30)

The second breakout session has begun. Beni is psyched because she wants to win against Reina. On the other hand, finished with their session, Iyo and Riiko are checking out Ohitoyo City's sights!
Ep. 6: The Heated Rivalry (2020-11-06)

When it's Beni's turn to come up with an idea for merchandise, she has a spark of inspiration! Meanwhile, Shirogane and Ran get almost too excited while visiting a local train souvenir shop...
Ep. 7: Topstar Makes an Appearance (2020-11-13)

Breakout session #3 begins. First up is Ran, an extremely popular Raillord, nicknamed "Prince of Raillords"! Meanwhile Kiko and Beni, who are done with their session, make their way to a blacksmith.
Ep. 8: The One Who Travels Through Tunnels (2020-11-20)

In order to bring about a new era of the railroad, Ran and Shirogane continue working on merch ideas. Meanwhile, Kakaa and Suika's sightseeing takes them to Ohitoyo City's castle.
Ep. 9: The Famous Kakaa Appears (2020-11-27)

Having finished their sightseeing trip around Ohitoyo City, the last merch breakout session with Kakaa and Suika begins. Meanwhile, having finished theirs, Ran and Shirogane go visit the coal mine...
Ep. 10: Blooming Fans (2020-12-04)

The Raillords are now in the final stages of coming up with merchandise ideas.
Ep. 11: The Soothing Hot Springs (2020-12-11)

The Raillords' breakout sessions, meant to bring about a new age of the railroad, have finished without incident. After that, all of the Raillords go and...
Ep. 12: Departure! Onwards! (2020-12-18)

The Raillord Summit has been successfully concluded. To wrap things up, the Raillords all go out one last time to promote the upcoming Maitetsu Festival.