Shinkalion Change the World TV Anime Adds Three New Cast Members to Its Crew

The robot anime franchise's latest installment will premiere in Japan on April 7

Kara Dennison

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On April 7, the Shinkalion kids' robot anime franchise continues with Shinkalion Change the World. The crew is growing as we approach the show's debut, with three new cast members added today.

The trio of new characters are part of ERDA, the Evolutionary Railway Development Agency, which develops new Shinkalion technology and supports the robots' pilots. Up first is Agano Tsugawa, voiced by Yuji Murai (Scharf in Frieren: Beyond Journey's End). Tsugawa is a researcher who develops new tech for the Shinkalion line. He also knew protagonist Taisei's sister, and continues to push her research forward:

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Up next is Sorachi Iwamizawa, an ERDA dispatcher voiced by Hiroshi Watanabe (Natsuki Sakaki in THE IDOLM@STER Side M).

Working alongside him as a dispatcher is Miyoshi Ochiai, voiced by Misa Ishii (Ailan in The Apothecary Diaries). Together, Iwamizawa and Ochiai will support the Shinkalion drivers in their fight against the Unknown.

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The main voice cast includes:

• Taisei Ohnari voiced by Hiiro Ishibashi (Akatsuki Red in Mr. Villain's Day Off)

• Folden Akane voiced by Kensho Ono (Tetsuya Kuroko in Kuroko's Basketball)

• Ryota Kuzuryu voiced by Shinba Tsuchiya (Shotaro Futaba in Backflip!)

• Vina voiced by Hana Tamegai (Risa Matoba in THE IDOLM@STER CINDERELLA GIRLS U149)

• Mai Oume voiced by Kaede Hondo (Sakura Minamoto in ZOMBIE LAND SAGA)

• Kadomichi Takanawa: Chikahiro Kobayashi (Saichi Sugimoto in Golden Kamuy)

• Ina Ohnari voiced by Eri Kitamura (Sayaka Miki in Puella Magi Madoka Magica)

The main staff includes:

• Director: Kenichiro Komaya (Kizuna no Allele)

• Series Composition: Eiji Umehara

• Sub-series Composition: Daisuke Ishibashi

• Character Design: Shiori Asaka, Niina Morita

• Mechanical Design: Akira Kirishiki

• Sound Director: Masafumi Mima

• Music: Yugo Kanno

• Animation Production: Signal M.D., Production I.G

• CG Animation Production: SMDE

• Production: Shogakukan-Shueisha Productions

The franchise's first TV series, Shinkansen Henkei Robo Shinkalion The Animation, aired for 76 episodes from January 2018 to June 2019. The sequel feature film, Shinkansen Henkei Robo Shinkalion the Movie: The Marvelous Fast ALFA-X That Comes From the Future, released on December 27, 2019. The second TV series, Shinkansen Henkei Robo Shinkalion Z, aired for 41 episodes from April 2021 to March 2022.

Shinkalion Change The World is described on the official website as such:

"Unknown" is a mysterious enemy that suddenly appeared a long time ago. As a countermeasure, the "Evolutionary Railway Development Agency" (ERDA) has developed the "Shinkarion," robot that transform into bullet trains, to prepare for the threat.

"I want to be a cool person who can protect something..." Taisei Ohnari, a second-year junior high school student, transfers to Shinkai Gakuen Middle School in search of clues about his older sister who disappeared two years ago.

Just then, the Unknown appears for the first time in 10 years. Taisei happens to have a high aptitude value as a Shinkarion pilot, and is forced to make a decision to fight it.

What is the true nature of the Unknown and what is its purpose? What is the truth that comes to light at the end of the fight? The story of the boys' determination and growth begins now.