Manabu Yuuki
main character
OVA
6.3
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Anime DetailsFINISHED
- Format
- OVA
- Episodes
- 4
- Episode length
- 30 min
- Total watch time
- 2 hours
- Status
- Finished
- Aired
- December 30, 2006 – March 24, 2007
- Season
- Winter 2006
- Source
- Original story
- Original creator
- Leiji Matsumoto
- Music
- Nozomi Aoki
- Age rating
- PG — Teens 13 or older
- Country
- Japan
- AniList score
- 63/100
Estimated watch time
2h
⚡ 1 days at 5 eps/day
Tags & Tropes
Trains20%
OVAFINISHED2006 WINTER6.3 / 10 AniList score
The Galaxy Railways: A Letter from the Abandoned Planet
銀河鉄道物語 ～忘れられた時の惑星～• Ginga Tetsudou Monogatari: Wasurerareta Toki no Wakusei
Synopsis
In the distant future, the planets are now connected with a massive galactic railway system. The Galaxy Express 999 has crash landed on a mysterious planet. On board are The Conductor, Killian, Maetel, and Tetsuro, a ten year-old street urchin with a heart of gold. Now it’s up to the SDF Sirius Platoon to rescue them before the Herise Time Mystery—a rift in the deep axis of time and space—repeats. (Source: Crunchyroll)
Should you watch The Galaxy Railways: A Letter from the Abandoned Planet?
The Galaxy Railways: A Letter from the Abandoned Planet has been met with mixed reactions, with an average AniList score of 63/100 — 34% of 275 ratings are 8/10 or higher.
It ranks #19 highest-rated anime of 2006 on AniList.
Of the 509 AniList users who started it, 7.7% dropped it, so it is dropped at a typical rate; 405 have finished it.
At about 2 hours in total, it is a short commitment — a weekend binge.
Best for viewers who enjoy Drama, Sci-Fi.
Where to Watch Officially
Availability, audio and subtitles vary by region and service.
Episodes
4 episodes are listed.
Main cast & voice actors
Creators & key staff
- Original creator
- Leiji Matsumoto
- Music
- Nozomi Aoki
Where it fits in the series
- Watch first: The Galaxy Railways (2003)
- Watch next: Ginga Tetsudou Monogatari: Eien he no Bunkiten (2006)
Related entries
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The Galaxy Railways: A Letter from the Abandoned Planet FAQ
How many episodes does The Galaxy Railways: A Letter from the Abandoned Planet have?
The Galaxy Railways: A Letter from the Abandoned Planet has 4 episodes of about 30 minutes each, roughly 2 hours in total.
How long does it take to watch The Galaxy Railways: A Letter from the Abandoned Planet?
About 2 hours back to back. At two episodes a day it takes 2 days; at one hour a day, about 2 days.
Is The Galaxy Railways: A Letter from the Abandoned Planet finished?
Yes. The Galaxy Railways: A Letter from the Abandoned Planet has finished airing — the final episode aired March 24, 2007.
Is there a season 2 of The Galaxy Railways: A Letter from the Abandoned Planet?
Yes — the story continues in Ginga Tetsudou Monogatari: Eien he no Bunkiten (2006).
What should I watch before The Galaxy Railways: A Letter from the Abandoned Planet?
Watch The Galaxy Railways first — The Galaxy Railways: A Letter from the Abandoned Planet is a direct sequel.
Is The Galaxy Railways: A Letter from the Abandoned Planet based on a manga?
No. The Galaxy Railways: A Letter from the Abandoned Planet is an original anime story, not adapted from a manga or novel.
Where can I watch The Galaxy Railways: A Letter from the Abandoned Planet?
The Galaxy Railways: A Letter from the Abandoned Planet is listed on Amazon Prime Video, Crunchyroll, RetroCrush. Availability varies by region — check the streaming links on this page.