TETSURYO! Meets with Tetsudou Musume—Release Date Revealed, the Anime Adaptation Is Something to Look Forward To!
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RAVE COMIC - TETSURYO! meet with Tetsudou Musume has officially joined HIDIVE’s Fall 2026 anime lineup, bringing a new train-themed slice-of-life story to fans later this year. B
ased on TOMYTEC’s long-running Tetsudou Musume (Railway Girls) franchise, this original anime celebrates the franchise's 20th anniversary with a story centered on four female college students. The series will premiere exclusively on HIDIVE in October 2026 across the US, Canada, the UK, Ireland, Australia, and New Zealand.
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Ahead of its streaming debut, TETSURYO! meet with Tetsudou Musume will hold its world premiere at Anime NYC on August 21.
HIDIVE has also released an official trailer with English subtitles, giving viewers their first substantial look at the upcoming rail-based adventure. With a focus on travel, friendship, and discovering personal passions, the series is positioned as a heartwarming addition to the Fall 2026 anime season.
TETSURYO! meet with Tetsudou Musume – Story and Fall 2026 Release Details
The story follows Misaki Sata, a college student who feels the need to break away from her ordinary daily routine and travel somewhere new. Although she is unsure of her future goals, Misaki is determined to find something that truly excites her.
Her college journey takes a turn after she encounters the Railway Travel Club. Meeting its members introduces Misaki to a world built around train travel and exploration, and her curiosity quickly transforms into excitement about what lies ahead.
The anime follows Misaki alongside Kodama Orihara, Ushio Yagami, and Usa Harutachi as the four students navigate university life through their train travels. HIDIVE President John Ledford described the project as a "heartwarming journey with the Railway Girls throughout the season" while announcing the series' inclusion in the Fall 2026 simulcast lineup.
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The series is an original work by TOMYTEC in collaboration with Kisetsu Morita and marks a new anime expansion of the Tetsudou Musume franchise.
TETSURYO! meet with Tetsudou Musume is directed by Misuzu Hoshino, with Aya Satsuki handling series composition. Naonori Hashimoto serves as the character designer, while EAST FISH STUDIO is producing the animation.
The main cast includes May Tachibana as Misaki Sata, Mao Shouji as Kodama Orihara, Haruna Fukushima as Ushio Yagami, and Hika Tsukishiro as Usa Harutachi. Their characters form the core group of university students whose train journeys drive the story.
Anime NYC World Premiere and HIDIVE Streaming
TETSURYO! meet with Tetsudou Musume will hold its world premiere at Anime NYC 2026 on Friday, August 21, from 12:15 PM to 1:15 PM Eastern Time. The screening will take place in Room 1A15 at South Javits, Level 1, Javits Center.
Following the Anime NYC premiere, the anime will be available on HIDIVE as part of the Fall 2026 simulcast season. The series is scheduled to premiere in October, with HIDIVE holding exclusive streaming rights in several international markets.
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This upcoming anime offers Railway Girls fans a new way to enjoy the 20-year-old TOMYTEC franchise while introducing its train-focused world to new audiences. Interested viewers can also watch the official trailer with English subtitles ahead of the October premiere.
