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Galaxy Railways (S.A.V.E.)

Leiji Matsumoto (Director) Rated:
Unrated
Format: DVD
4.2 4.2 out of 5 stars 24 ratings
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May 25, 2010 		—
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— $21.31
Format Color, Animated, NTSC, Widescreen
Contributor Leiji Matsumoto
Language English, Japanese
Runtime 10 hours
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From the original creators of the anime cult-classic Star Blazers and Galaxy Express 999

In the future, mankind will venture to the far reaches of the cosmos using technologially advanced trains, perhaps the least likely method of intergalactic travel. The fleet of the Galaxy Railways transports countless galactic citizens from one exotic planet to the next, protected by an elite fighting force called the SDF. The elite force protecting the Railways Fleet against terrorists, meteor storms and malicious alien life.

Manabu Yuuki dreamed of joining the SDF like his father and brother before him. His mother, desperate not to lose her whole familty to the infinite void of space does what she can to derail his dreams, but Manabu is too much like his father, too stubborn to go back on his word. He boards the train to Destiny Station, where his own destiny has already begun.

The Box Set contains the complete 6-dis series and an interview with Leiji Matsumoto.

Product details

  • Is Discontinued By Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ No
  • MPAA rating ‏ : ‎ Unrated (Not Rated)
  • Product Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 0.7 x 7.5 x 5.4 inches; 6.4 ounces
  • Item model number ‏ : ‎ 0
  • Director ‏ : ‎ Leiji Matsumoto
  • Media Format ‏ : ‎ Color, Animated, NTSC, Widescreen
  • Run time ‏ : ‎ 10 hours
  • Release date ‏ : ‎ May 25, 2010
  • Subtitles: ‏ : ‎ English
  • Studio ‏ : ‎ Funimation
  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0010X8NN2
  • Number of discs ‏ : ‎ 6
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.2 4.2 out of 5 stars 24 ratings

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4.2 out of 5 stars
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Russell
5.0 out of 5 stars Trains in Space. Who'd of thunk it...?
Reviewed in the United States on March 3, 2009
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I was a bit taken aback at first when I started watching this. I mean, trains in space, 70's hair, 4 inch long eyelashes?
But I am familiar with this style having seen Starblazers (Space Battleship Yamato) and Captain Harlock and enjoying those programs.
What caught my attention was the somber tone in the storylines and the adult themes. The characters were at once easy to relate to and reminisant of the other shows that this creator has done. The episodes were very well done and sometimes thought provoking as well as entertaining.
This reminded me more of a live action sci-fi show more than a cartoon. I was engrossed in the plot of every episode and the overarching plot of the series itself. I found that I really cared for the characters and their Trains really grew on me.
All and all, this was a very well done show. I started watching it by renting it, then quickly decided that I could not live without it. I know that they made more episodes and I hope that they dub those and bring them stateside as well. It would be a great loss for this genre if they do not. It is a very original show of quality and I think it stands head and shoulders over quite a few science fiction shows, live action and animated. I hope to see more of this fantasic show and the message it conveys.
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David Waweru
4.0 out of 5 stars Galaxy of Fun
Reviewed in the United States on October 16, 2010
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Fun light hearted fare. If you liked Capt. Harlock & Star Blazers, you'll love this. It's not as deep, but its a lot of fun.
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Little Pooky
5.0 out of 5 stars I enjoyed the storyline
Reviewed in the United States on January 1, 2015
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I haven't watched it until the end yet, but it is a story of two brothers who originally lost their father in the train that travels through space (yes I know it sounds very odd doesn't it?) and somehow the older brother gets killed too. Later, the younger one (when he gets older) travels through time, and met his older brother who at that time did not age. So they were basically the same age. I enjoyed the storyline, and the English dub is very good.
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2.0 out of 5 stars Save your money
Reviewed in the United States on September 20, 2010
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Most of this show makes little sense. The characters have very little depth. Trains are used for traveling between planets instead of spaceships, with no explanation. The trains must always travel along specific paths, except when they don't. These trains carry functional spacecraft, but they are only used as weak attack craft. Main character wants to be a soldier/cop, but insists on using a non-functional gun. There are trains that render you dead if you accidentally get on them. The trains can be destroyed with very little effort, and frequently are, but people still want to ride them. All the problems are apparently caused by one particular alien in a vast galaxy wide invasion force. The ending seems forced, like they got bored and just decided to end it, killing off most of the regular cast, in one last grand bang.
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Frederick Files Jr.
5.0 out of 5 stars Under appreciated series
Reviewed in the United States on March 15, 2014
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One of my favorite series from Leiji Matsumoto. It has a magnificent climax at the end, that is equal to that of Star Blazers or any of his other classic stories.

When I first heard about the Galaxy Express universe, I thought trains flying in space was the dumbest idea conceivable; this series goes to prove that flying trains are not only a worthy idea, but combat space trains are the coolest thing EVER!
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albionphoto
3.0 out of 5 stars Trains in Spaaaaaaaaace - Well worth the price
Reviewed in the United States on December 29, 2010
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Yes this really is trains in space. Trains with atomic boilers and warp drive couplers indeed. I bought this on a whim and liked the idea and the price. The packaging is novel as it resembles a thin book with "pages" holding the DVDs. It looks okay and is very slim but I couldn't be certain that this saves too much. It does keep the DVDs secure however and survived shipping in Amazon's excellent packaging very well.
So what of the series itself. Well I hadn't seen any of the related series so came at this very fresh. It is 26 epidodes long and the plot doesn't really seem to get started until late into the series. Many episodes could be watched in isolation. The characters develop well and despite a few slow episodes the whole series moves along quickly enough to keep my attention. Overall I enjoyed it but it's not going to be one of my favourites despite the trains.
The English voice actors do a good job but I did find that some of the vocal track was lost in the background music or sound effects. The animation is very good and a cut above other animes I've seen recently. The difference is hard to define but there and it has a very welcome quality.
See you next time on the railways.
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patricia dunbar
4.0 out of 5 stars Four Stars
Reviewed in the United States on October 17, 2015
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liked it
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C. Weaver
5.0 out of 5 stars Good Series
Reviewed in the United States on September 6, 2012
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This series was one of the better anime I've seen. The characters are pretty good and the story line works out fairly wells. Has good ending and I got into it pretty good. That said, it's another series that, for some reason, didn't "stick with me" that well. Still well worth a look.
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