There is an urban legend that a Miracle train runs along the Oedo-sen and boards only troubled ladies. You’d might as well say that it’s true, though… A girl name Chinatsu loses her dog, Kotaro, when he enters a train. When she follows, she meets a set of men, and is told that she is aboard [...]
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Episode 1: Labyrinth 42.3I do not think I can ride the train the same way again.Hahahaha.Storyline:There exists an urban legend about the Miracle Train that is only visible to troubled young women. Those who board the Miracle Train are to be visited by six tall handsome young men embodying six major stations on the Oedo Tokyo Subway Line. There’s gentle-yet-playful Fumi Roppongi; cool and narcissitic Rintaro Shinjuku; uber-polite yet insecure Saki Tochou rounded by Izayoi Tsuishima, Iku Shiodome and Itsumi Ryogoku. Watch as our bishonen heroes battle the forces of self-induced teenage melodrama and teach you about trains the process!General Reaction for Episode 1:I think I will be following this show. The idea of bishounen helping lost and troubled ladies are something that appealed to my interest. I though Chinatsu was a main stay character but she was the damsel in distress for episode 1.My favorite among the bishounen at your service is the conductor. He seems to be the mysterious type of guy. And I am so interested to see his face behind the mask. He also has refined character and attitude that makes him much more loveable at first look.Since Mr. Conductor didn't have much of a screentime, most of my attention went to Roppongi who has the best eyes among all of them. The way he stares and the way he focuses his attention really makes you feel melted and undoubtedly, you would blush.In the same way that I loved the characters, I am also excited because I get to have a 101 experience with the different train stations in Japan. From time to time, train trivias have been appearing, informing the viewers some information regarding each station. So while I drool over my bishounen characters, my mind also works as I get to learn each station and its characterisitcs.In the Philippine setting, I wonder if a miracle train can exist. I can't imagine each station here in the country to be such handsome and cute young boys. But I do dream that someday a miracle train would come by and fetch me as I ride in one of the stations. Hahahhahaahahaha
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One of the new fall series I will be following is Miracle Train. The concept of representing train stations with handsome boys intrigued me. How successful and what direction will this anime follow? Let's find out!SynopsisFirst impression is a light and comedic anime with no heavy plot. Very much like early Host club. Six train stations are represented as handsome male boys, who ride a train called the Miracle Train, to help out girls who have problems.The first episode has a girl whom loses her dog on said train and meets these six guys, the conductor and an assistant. The boys help find her dog and uncover the real reason she is on the train. Nothing fancy nor special but most first episodes aren't.Let's meet our stations!六本木史 [Roppongi, Fumi]We started the episode off at Roppongi Station and the intros with this guy. He somewhat reminds me of Fuji Syuusuke From Prince of Tennis. Soft spoken, and gentle. He was the one who discovered the girl's true problem and is thus far my favourite out of the bunch (this may change as we get to know the other characters.汐留行　[Shiodome, Iku]The Loli character for this series. Nothing extreme like Honey Sempai (Host Club) or Toyoma Yuki (Wallflower). Not much on him.月島十六夜 [Tsukishima, Izayoi]I can't distinguish much of a personality difference between him and Roppongi. He is well mannered and calm. Also seems to have a thing for fish (like the river named after him).両国逸巳 [Ryogoku, Itsumi]The playful, daredevil type. His manner of speaking is also very casual and crash (a big difference from Tsukishima's perfect formal speech). And why are all daredevil type characters red heads?新宿凛太朗 [Shinjuku, Rintarou]The flirtatious playboy type. He's also very cocky. Addressed the female character as 'Kitten" at the beginning.都庁前 [Tochou, Saki]The leader of the group. Logically because he is the end terminal station. The typical megane character. Calm, cool, and collected, but sucks at rock paper scissors.Final ThoughtsIt seems like it has a lot of potential. It obviously is going to be compared to a lot of harem series so it should try to do something that makes it stand out. One thing I'm particularly concerned about is how we are going to get attached to the characters since their main interaction is with women whom they have never met. We may only see their formal side 95% of the time. The other 5% would be towards each other. We'll have to see how it goes.Watch it here
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Summary: In Japan, they don’t only have trains — they have MIRACLE trains that do better than Maglev; they fly! And have light trails. When selected lucky troubled ladies board trains on the Oedo line (and some say another line, but that’s not what this story is about), instead of getting on a normal train, they [...] Related posts:Yumeiro Patissiere 1 – My New Cakes, I Lets You Try Dem
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KIREEE BISHIES SUGEEE DESU!!!!!11
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uho! ii otoko So… according to the show itself, the Miracle Train is some kind of legendary train that only shows up to lost ladies and it’s filled with bishies that will “help you with your problems and put your mind at ease”. Now, all of this makes it sound kinda creepy so you can just [...]
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