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Shinkansen Henkei Robo Shinkalion: THE ANIMATION
2018·2 Seasons·117 Episodes·★ 8.0
Japanese original
Hayato Hayasugi (his last name is a pun on the words for "too fast") and other children will serve as conductors to pilot the Shinkalion. The Shinkalion robots are various models of real-life Japanese bullet trains (shinkansen) that transform into robots to fight an unknown evil to protect the safety and peace of Japan. The children must work together with the adults of the Shinkansen Ultra Evolution Institute (SUEI) to defeat a monster that looks like a jet black bullet train.
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A bigger-world series choice for viewers who want imagination, world-building, or a premise that opens up beyond everyday life.
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Best suited to viewers who enjoy ongoing worlds, mythology, or high-concept storytelling.
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Long-form commitment · 2 seasons
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Seasons
Shinkalion
76 episodes
2018
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41 episodes
2021
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