The highly anticipated CG anime short, Milky☆Subway: The Galactic Limited Express, has released its second trailer, offering a deeper look into its unique blend of sci-fi action and comedic chaos. The new trailer, unveiled on June 25, 2025, has generated significant buzz, revealing additional voice cast members and confirming a July 3 premiere for the sequel to animator Yōhei Kameyama’s viral Milky☆Highway short.
A Journey into Galactic Mayhem
Milky☆Subway: The Galactic Limited Express continues the imaginative universe established by Yōhei Kameyama. Kameyama, who gained widespread recognition for his 2022 graduation project, Milky☆Highway, takes on a multitude of roles for this sequel, including director, writer, character designer, modeler, animator, and editor. This one-man production approach has garnered international acclaim, with the original Milky☆Highway accumulating over 6.7 million views globally.
The story of Milky☆Subway plunges viewers into an intergalactic predicament. The narrative centers around Chiharu, a superhuman, and Makina, a cyborg, who find themselves arrested for violating space traffic laws. As a form of community service, they are assigned to clean the dilapidated interplanetary train known as the “Milky☆Subway.” What begins as a seemingly mundane task quickly spirals into pandemonium when the train unexpectedly hurtles into deep space. The official synopsis teases a journey with “No purpose! No principle! No point! A never-before-seen space-train spectacle, powered by nothing but pure momentum!” The premise sets the stage for a fast-paced, chaotic adventure driven by the unlikely crew of misfits onboard.
Expanding the Ensemble: New Voice Talent Introduced
The second trailer for Milky☆Subway has confirmed several prominent additions to its voice cast, promising a rich vocal performance for the diverse characters. Joining the previously announced Momoka Terasawa as Chiharu and Anna Nagase as Makina are:
- Hisako Kanemoto as Akane
- Mikako Komatsu as Ryōko
- Kōki Uchiyama as Kurt
- Makoto Koichi as Kanata
- Yoshitaka Yamaya as Max
These newly revealed cast members will portray the eclectic group of individuals who, alongside Chiharu and Makina, were arrested around the same time. The group includes Akane and Kanata, another superhuman pair, and Kurt and Max, two cyborg companions. Ryoko, a police officer, is the one who sentences them to the train-cleaning community service.
The full cast list, including their previous notable roles, further highlights the talent involved in the production:
- Momoka Terasawa as Chiharu
- Anna Nagase as Makina (Known for Harley Quinn in Suicide Squad ISEKAI)
- Hisako Kanemoto as Akane (Known for Zenith Greyrat in Mushoku Tensei: Jobless Reincarnation)
- Mikako Komatsu as Ryōko (Known for Fels in Is It Wrong to Try to Pick up Girls in a Dungeon?)
- Kōki Uchiyama as Kurt (Known for Rin Itoshi in BLUE LOCK)
- Makoto Koichi as Kanata (Known for Lloyd in I Was Reincarnated as the 7th Prince)
- Yoshitaka Yamaya as Max (Known for Itsuki Kawasumi in The Rising of the Shield Hero)
This ensemble of experienced voice actors is expected to bring depth and personality to the chaotic journey of the Milky☆Subway.
A Nostalgic Beat: Candies’ “Gingakei Made Tonde Ike!” as Theme Song
Adding to the unique charm of Milky☆Subway, the anime short will feature the 1977 song “Gingakei Made Tonde Ike!” (Fly to the Galaxy!) by the iconic Japanese girl group Candies as its theme song. This choice of a retro-pop track for a futuristic CG animation showcases Kameyama’s distinctive creative vision, blending nostalgic elements with cutting-edge animation. The inclusion of such a classic song is likely to resonate with a broad audience, offering a refreshing musical backdrop to the space adventure. The theme song’s composition is credited to Takurō Yoshida, with lyrics by Makoto Kitajō.
Global Reach: Simultaneous Broadcast and Multi-Language Dubs
Milky☆Subway: The Galactic Limited Express is set to premiere on July 3, 2025, on Tokyo MX at 9:54 p.m. JST. In a move that highlights its global appeal and accessibility, the anime will also stream simultaneously on YouTube. Furthermore, the production team has confirmed that dubbed versions of the short will be available on YouTube in an impressive array of ten languages: English, Portuguese, Spanish, Korean, Chinese, Thai, Indonesian, French, Hindi, and Russian. This wide release strategy underscores the project’s ambition to reach a diverse international audience, building upon the viral success of its predecessor.
The involvement of Shin-Ei Animation, known for its work on long-running series like Doraemon, as a planning production partner, alongside Titan Industries, also suggests a growing ambition and support for Kameyama’s independent vision. The combination of Kameyama’s singular creative drive and established industry backing positions Milky☆Subway: The Galactic Limited Express as a compelling and unique offering in the realm of CG anime shorts. Its blend of humor, action, and unexpected plot turns, coupled with a nostalgic soundtrack and a talented cast, promises an exhilarating ride for viewers worldwide.
