The highly anticipated original TV anime, “Tetsuryō! Meet with Tetsudō Musume,” has officially revealed its main cast members, alongside confirming its premiere window for 2026. The series, which draws inspiration from Tomytec’s popular “Tetsudō Musume” franchise, will follow a new, original story centered around a group of railway-loving university students.
New Anime Focuses on Railway Travel Club
“Tetsuryō! Meet with Tetsudō Musume” will introduce viewers to four university students who are passionate about railways. As members of a “Railway Travel Club” (Tetsuryō), they embark on journeys to various train stations, where they encounter the beloved “Tetsudō Musume” characters from the long-running franchise. This premise offers a fresh perspective, combining original characters with the established world of railway-themed mascots.
The Core Quartet: Main Character Reveals
The central cast for the upcoming anime includes four distinct student characters, who will form the heart of the Railway Travel Club. These characters are:
- Misaki Sata
- Usa Harutachi
- Kodama Orihara
- Ushio Yagami
While specific voice actors for these roles have not yet been explicitly detailed in the initial announcements, their introduction marks a significant step in the anime’s production and provides fans with their first glimpse into the series’ protagonists.
Key Creative Team Behind the Production
Behind the scenes, a talented team is bringing “Tetsuryō! Meet with Tetsudō Musume” to life. Misuzu Hoshino is directing the series, known for previous works such as Hokkaido Gals Are Super Adorable! and The Maid I Hired Recently Is Mysterious. The series composition and scripts are being handled by Aya Satsuki, who has contributed to titles like Solo Camping for Two.
Character designs are overseen by Hisanori Hashimoto. The animation production is in the capable hands of East Fish Studio. This combination of experienced staff aims to deliver a visually engaging and narratively compelling series for fans of both railway culture and slice-of-life anime.
The Enduring Legacy of Tetsudō Musume
The “Tetsudō Musume” franchise, from which this new anime draws inspiration, was first launched by Tomytec in 2005. It features personifications of various train-related jobs as anime girls, often wearing the uniforms of real-life train companies across Japan. Over the years, the franchise has grown to include over 100 characters and has expanded into figures, novels, manga, video games, and even a live-action television drama.
The announcement of “Tetsuryō! Meet with Tetsudō Musume” marks a new chapter for the beloved franchise, celebrating its 20th anniversary with an original animated television series. Fans can anticipate a journey through Japan’s railway landscape, meeting both new and familiar faces in 2026.
