Giovanni
main character
MOVIE
7.3
My TrackerPLANNING
Episode: 0 / 1
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Anime DetailsFINISHED
- Format
- film
- Runtime
- 108 min
- Status
- Finished
- Aired
- July 13, 1985
- Season
- Summer 1985
- Source
- Other source
- Studio
- Group TAC
- Director
- Gisaburou Sugii
- Original creator
- Kenji Miyazawa
- Music
- Haruomi Hosono
- Age rating
- G — All Ages
- Country
- Japan
- AniList score
- 73/100
Estimated watch time
1h 48m
⚡ 1 days at 5 eps/day
Tags & Tropes
Philosophy88%Trains88%Classic Literature87%Anthropomorphism86%Astronomy79%Primarily Animal Cast79%Travel79%Space76%Animals76%Religion74%
MOVIEFINISHED1985 SUMMER7.3 / 10 AniList score
Night on the Galactic Railroad
銀河鉄道の夜• Ginga Tetsudou no Yoru
Synopsis
What is true happiness? For Giovanni, the answer is as far away as the stars. Mired in hardship, the young kitten faces problems that should be unknown to someone his age. At school, his classmates mock and ridicule him, and after the bell rings, Giovanni toils at a job to earn enough money for bread. Then at home, instead of being taken care of by his mother, he must take care of her. The sole bright spot is that of the Festival of Stars, where he hopes to run into Campanella, his only friend. When they finally meet up, however, it isn't while looking up at the stars, but rather traveling amongst them... as the Galactic Railroad whisks the two away for parts unknown! (Source: Discotek)
Should you watch Night on the Galactic Railroad?
Night on the Galactic Railroad has been well received, with an average AniList score of 73/100 — 51% of 4,135 ratings are 8/10 or higher.
Of the 6.2K AniList users who started it, 1.5% dropped it, so it is very rarely abandoned; 5.8K have finished it.
As a 108-minute film, it fits in a single evening.
Best for viewers who enjoy Drama, Fantasy, Mystery — especially philosophy, trains, classic literature, anthropomorphism.
Where to Watch Officially
Availability, audio and subtitles vary by region and service.
Main cast & voice actors
Creators & key staff
- Original creator
- Kenji Miyazawa
- Director
- Gisaburou Sugii
- Music
- Haruomi Hosono
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Night on the Galactic Railroad FAQ
How long is Night on the Galactic Railroad?
Night on the Galactic Railroad runs 108 minutes (1 h 48 min).
Is Night on the Galactic Railroad finished?
Yes. Night on the Galactic Railroad has finished airing — the final episode aired July 13, 1985.
Is Night on the Galactic Railroad based on a other source?
Yes. Night on the Galactic Railroad adapts the other source by Kenji Miyazawa.
Who animated Night on the Galactic Railroad?
Night on the Galactic Railroad was animated by Group TAC and directed by Gisaburou Sugii.
Where can I watch Night on the Galactic Railroad?
Night on the Galactic Railroad is listed on Amazon Prime Video, Crunchyroll, RetroCrush. Availability varies by region — check the streaming links on this page.