All Aboard: 'Tetsuryou! Meet with Tetsudou Musume' Anime Reveals 2026 Premiere, Cast, and East Fish Studio Production Team
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The highly anticipated Tetsuryou! Meet with Tetsudou Musume original anime adaptation has officially unveiled its core cast and crew, marking a spectacular celebration of the Tetsudou Musume (Railway Girls) multimedia project’s 20th anniversary. Fans can prepare to board this journey when the series premieres in 2026.
This unique series centers around four charismatic protagonists—Misaki Sata, Usa Harutachi, Kodama Orihara, and Ushio Yagami—as they travel across Japan, encountering the diverse array of railway-themed girls that define the expansive franchise. The concept, originating from Tomytec (a subsidiary of Takara Tomy) in 2005, is distinct: it personifies various railway jobs and companies, dressing the characters in authentic uniforms from real Japanese train operators. Having cultivated a roster of over 100 distinctive characters, this new anime aims to revitalize the property for a new generation.
Production Staff and Studio Details
Leading the production charge is director Misuzu Hoshino, renowned for her work on Dosanko Gal wa Namara Menkoi, who is guiding the project at East Fish Studio. Scriptwriting and series composition duties fall to Aya Satsuki, known for her contributions to Ojou to Banken-kun. Adding visual flair to the production, Hisanori Hashimoto, whose credits include serving as an animation director on the hit series Tokyo Revengers, is handling the crucial character designs.
Confirmed Voice Cast for the Main Quartet
The voice cast brings star power to the main quartet: May Tachibana steps into the role of Misaki, Hika Tsukishiro voices Usa, Misato Matsuoka takes on Kodama, and Haruna Fukushima completes the group as Ushio.
The series promises an enchanting blend of travelogue, charming character development, and a sincere homage to the intricacies of Japanese railway culture. With the release of the first teaser visual and a short trailer, excitement is rapidly building among dedicated franchise followers and aficionados of slice-of-life and travel-themed anime alike. This 2026 premiere is poised to be a major event, propelling the beloved Railway Girls into a dazzling new era of animation.