Tsubasa
main character
TV_SHORT
4.5
My TrackerPLANNING
Episode: 0 / 156
My Score:
Anime DetailsFINISHED
- Format
- short-form series
- Episodes
- 156
- Episode length
- 7 min
- Total watch time
- 18 h 12 min
- Status
- Finished
- Aired
- April 2, 1997 – March 29, 2000
- Season
- Spring 1997
- Source
- Original story
- Studio
- Tokyo Kids
- Music
- Yuuzou Hayashi
- Age rating
- G — All Ages
- Country
- Japan
- AniList score
- 45/100
Estimated watch time
18h 12m
⚡ 32 days at 5 eps/day
Tags & Tropes
Kids50%Trains20%
TV_SHORTFINISHED1997 SPRING4.5 / 10 AniList score
Super Express Hikarian
超特急ヒカリアン• Chou Tokkyuu Hikarian
Synopsis
Chou Tokkyuu Hikarian is about a series of bullet trains that are turned into robots. The robots, along with two humans named Tetsuyuki Shinbashi and Minayo Kanda, have to stop an alien invasion. (Source: Wikipedia)
Main cast & voice actors
Should you watch Super Express Hikarian?
Super Express Hikarian has been poorly received, with an average AniList score of 45/100.
It ranks #1 highest-rated anime of 1997, and #1 most popular anime of 1997 on AniList.
Of the 221 AniList users who started it, 24.0% dropped it, so it is frequently dropped; 128 have finished it.
At roughly 18 h 12 min in total, it is a long commitment — about 3 weeks at an hour a day.
Best for viewers who enjoy Action, Adventure.
Where to Watch Officially
A streaming link is not listed for this title yet.
Episodes
156 episodes are listed.
Creators & key staff
- Music
- Yuuzou Hayashi
Where it fits in the series
- Start here. Super Express Hikarian is the first entry in its story.
- Watch next: Denkou Chou Tokkyuu Hikarian (2002)
Related entries
If you like Super Express Hikarian
Super Express Hikarian FAQ
How many episodes does Super Express Hikarian have?
Super Express Hikarian has 156 episodes of about 7 minutes each, roughly 18 h 12 min in total.
How long does it take to watch Super Express Hikarian?
About 18 h 12 min back to back. At two episodes a day it takes 78 days; at one hour a day, about 19 days.
Is Super Express Hikarian finished?
Yes. Super Express Hikarian has finished airing — the final episode aired March 29, 2000.
Is there a season 2 of Super Express Hikarian?
Yes — the story continues in Denkou Chou Tokkyuu Hikarian (2002).
Where do I start Super Express Hikarian?
Start here: Super Express Hikarian is the first entry, followed by Denkou Chou Tokkyuu Hikarian.
Is Super Express Hikarian based on a manga?
No. Super Express Hikarian is an original anime story, not adapted from a manga or novel.
Who animated Super Express Hikarian?
Super Express Hikarian was animated by Tokyo Kids.