Kazuya Mihashi
Director
Shinkalion Change the World (2024)
Specials
"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.
Released April 7, 2024
Episode 24 min
14+
Genres: Action, Animation, Anime, Anime: Mecha, Anime: School, Kids, Sci-Fi, Science Fiction
Keywords: tmdb.mecha, mdblist.has-trailer, tmdb.school, tmdb.super-robot, tmdb.trains, imdb.mecha, imdb.robots + 29 more, imdb.anime-animation, imdb.robot-sci-fi, imdb.mecha-anime-animation, imdb.super-robot, imdb.based-on-toy, imdb.artificial-intelligence, imdb.school, imdb.shinkansen, imdb.team-action, imdb.bullet-train, imdb.a-i, imdb.superhero-sci-fi, imdb.primarily-teen-cast, imdb.trains, imdb.transforming-robot, imdb.superhero-action, imdb.giant-robot, imdb.artificial-intelligence-sci-fi, imdb.virtual-world, imdb.transforming-train, imdb.mixed-media, imdb.teenage-protagonists, imdb.kids-family, imdb.unknown-enemy, imdb.organization, imdb.teenage-superhero, imdb.teen-hero, imdb.superhero, imdb.teenage-superhero-team
Production Companies: Production I.G, Signal.MD, Shogakukan-Shueisha Productions, Shogakukan Music & Digital Entertainment
Network: TV Tokyo
S0E1 - Lost Memories
"How did it end up like this… Where did I end up and what did I do…?"
As the driver of the Phantom Shinkalion, Ina stood in front of Taisei and the others. What was Ina doing behind the scenes of the battle with Taisei and the others?
A special episode looking back on what had happened until from Ina's perspective.
July 7, 2024, midnight
S0E2 - Battle Record
The endless battle between the Unknowns that suddenly attacked and the Shinkalions! A series of fierce battles for Japan's peace and safety! Let's take a look once again at many heroic appearances of the Shinkalions, who never give up and continue to stand up even when faced with a difficult situation! A special episode that looks back on past battles with live commentary from announcer Akira Fukuzawa.
Aug. 18, 2024, midnight
S0E3 - Research the World
Oct. 27, 2024, midnight
S0E4 - Episode 4
Jan. 5, 2025, midnight
Network: TV Tokyo
Episode Runtime: 24 min.
Season Runtime: 936 min.
Released: April 7, 2024
Last Air Date: Feb. 2, 2025, midnight
Status: Ended
Certification: TV-14 / 14+
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