The highly anticipated CG anime short, Milky☆Subway: The Galactic Limited Express, has unveiled its second trailer, revealing additional cast members and its theme song ahead of its premiere on July 3, 2025. This sequel to Yohei Kameyama’s viral 2022 short, Milky☆Highway, promises another eccentric journey through space, maintaining the distinctive one-man production style of its creator.
A Return to the Galactic Highway Universe
Milky☆Subway: The Galactic Limited Express continues the unique vision of animator Yohei Kameyama, who once again takes on virtually every role in the production, including director, writer, character designer, modeler, animator, and editor. His previous work, Milky☆Highway, gained significant traction on YouTube, amassing over 6.7 million views globally for its quirky world-building and relaxed dialogue. The new installment is set to build on this foundation, offering a fresh, chaotic adventure in the Milky☆Universe.
Premise: Community Service Gone Astray
The narrative of Milky☆Subway: The Galactic Limited Express centers on Chiharu, a genetically enhanced human, and Makina, her cyborg best friend. Having been apprehended for violating space traffic laws, the duo is sentenced to community service: cleaning the dilapidated interplanetary train known as the “Milky☆Subway.” What begins as a seemingly straightforward task quickly devolves into pandemonium when the train unexpectedly blasts off into deep space, entangling Chiharu and Makina with a diverse crew of fellow misfits. The official synopsis teases a “never-before-seen space-train spectacle, powered by nothing but pure momentum!”
Expanded Voice Cast Enhances the Journey
The latest trailer for Milky☆Subway introduces several new additions to the voice cast, joining the previously announced Momoka Terasawa as Chiharu and Anna Nagase as Makina. The newly revealed cast members and their roles include:
- Hisako Kanemoto as Akane
- Mikako Komatsu as Ryoko
- Koki Uchiyama as Kurt
- Makoto Koichi as Kanata
- Yoshitaka Yamaya as Max
This ensemble of voice actors is expected to bring depth and dynamism to the train’s eccentric inhabitants.
A Retro Beat for a Galactic Ride
The theme song for Milky☆Subway: The Galactic Limited Express is “Gingakei Made Tonde Ike!” (Fly to the Galaxy!), a 1977 track by the iconic Japanese girl group Candies. This retro-pop selection adds a nostalgic yet fitting sonic backdrop to the anime’s futuristic and often chaotic setting, reflecting the blend of classic and contemporary elements that Kameyama often employs.
Global Premiere Set for July 3
Milky☆Subway: The Galactic Limited Express is scheduled to debut on July 3, 2025, airing on TOKYO MX in Japan. In a move to reach a wider audience, the short will also be simultaneously streamed worldwide on YouTube. Recognizing its global appeal, the anime will be made available with dubbed versions in ten languages: English, Portuguese, Spanish, Korean, Chinese, Thai, Indonesian, French, Hindi, and Russian. This extensive distribution plan underscores the anticipation surrounding Kameyama’s latest independent animation endeavor.
