TETSURYO! meet with Tetsudou Musume brings Japan’s beloved Railway Girls franchise to television for the first time as a full anime series. The show celebrates 20 years of the Tetsudou Musume character project created by TOMYTEC. Episode 1 will arrive on HIDIVE for international viewers on Thursday, October 8, 2026, with the Japanese broadcast following at midnight JST. The story follows four university students who join a Railway Travel Club and discover a shared passion for train travel.
When Does TETSURYO Episode 1 Come Out
HIDIVE will stream TETSURYO! meet with Tetsudou Musume Episode 1 on Thursday, October 8, 2026, as part of its Fall 2026 Simulcast Season. The anime premieres on TOKYO MX and BS Fuji at 12:00 a.m. JST on October 9 (effectively late night October 8 in Japanese TV scheduling). HIDIVE holds streaming rights for the U.S., Canada, the U.K., Ireland, Australia, and New Zealand, along with other selected markets.
Exact Streaming Times for Major Regions
The release schedule is anchored to the Japanese broadcast slot at 12:00 a.m. JST on Friday, October 9 (which is October 8 at 24:00 in Japanese TV format). Here is the complete timing for key locations worldwide:
- Japan and South Korea: 12:00 a.m. JST on Friday, October 9
- United States (Pacific Time): 8:00 a.m. PT on Thursday, October 8
- United States (Eastern Time): 11:00 a.m. ET on Thursday, October 8
- Canada: Same as U.S. times (8:00 a.m. PT / 11:00 a.m. ET)
- United Kingdom and Ireland: 4:00 p.m. BST on Thursday, October 8
- Central Europe, Spain, Italy, Poland: 5:00 p.m. CEST on Thursday, October 8
- India: 8:30 p.m. IST on Thursday, October 8
- Australia (AEST): 1:00 a.m. AEST on Friday, October 9
- Mexico, Guatemala, Honduras, El Salvador, Nicaragua, Costa Rica: 9:00 a.m. on Thursday, October 8
- Peru, Colombia, Panama, Ecuador: 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, October 8
- Venezuela, Bolivia, Dominican Republic, Puerto Rico: 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, October 8
- Chile, Paraguay, Argentina, Uruguay, Brazil: 12:00 p.m. on Thursday, October 8
HIDIVE simulcasts episodes as they air in Japan, so subscribers in supported regions can watch Episode 1 on the same day as the Japanese broadcast. Viewers in Australia and New Zealand will see the episode arrive on Friday, October 9 due to time zone differences.
Where to Watch TETSURYO Worldwide
HIDIVE holds exclusive streaming rights for TETSURYO! meet with Tetsudou Musume across the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, Ireland, Australia, and New Zealand. The platform also hosted the world premiere of the anime at Anime NYC 2026 on August 21, giving fans an early look at Episode 1 before the official broadcast.
In Japan, the series airs on TOKYO MX and BS Fuji every Thursday at 24:00 JST (midnight Friday). Crunchyroll has also confirmed it will stream the series in France and other territories.
TETSURYO Episode 1 Preview and Story Setup
Episode 1, titled “Where Should I Go?” introduces Misaki Sada, a university student who has drifted through life without a clear goal. Before her college entrance exams, her childhood friend Yayoi Nakano asks her what she wants to do, and Misaki cannot give an answer. She arrives on campus hoping to find something she can truly care about.
The episode shows Misaki discovering a Seibu-Yagisawa station strap and happily showing it to others. Kodama Orihara passionately shares her love for railways, while Ushio Yagami stares blankly at a computer screen. Misaki also meets members of the Tetsuryo Club (Railway Travel Club), who invite her into their world of train travel.
A preview image from the episode shows Arisa Nishiura, the public relations representative for Matsuura Railway, working hard to share the appeal of railways. Misaki’s journey begins as she steps into a new life filled with the excitement of discovery.
Meet the Four Main Characters of Tetsuryo
Misaki Sada (voiced by May Tachibana) is the protagonist. A university student who feels uncertain about her future, she longs for adventure and something she can be passionate about. Through the Tetsuryo Club, she discovers the joy of train travel.
Kodama Orihara (voiced by Mao Shoji) is a railway enthusiast who expresses her deep feelings for trains with great energy. She is the club member whose passion for railways is most visible from the start.
Ushio Yagami (voiced by Haruna Fukushima) is another member of the club. A preview image shows her staring blankly at a computer screen, suggesting a quieter or more reserved personality compared to Kodama.
Usa Harutachi (voiced by Hika Tsukishiro) completes the core four members of the Tetsuryo Club. The character videos for all four leads were released in August 2026, giving viewers a look at each personality before the premiere.
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About the Tetsudou Musume Franchise and Staff
Tetsudou Musume (Railway Girls) is a character project developed by TOMYTEC featuring staff members who work at railway companies across Japan. The franchise celebrates its 20th anniversary in 2026, and the anime serves as a major milestone for the brand.
The anime is directed by Misuzu Hoshino, whose previous credits include episode direction on Laid-Back Camp and directing Hokkaido Gals Are Super Adorable! and The Maid I Hired Recently Is Mysterious. Aya Satsuki handles series composition and scripts, with credits including Solo Camping for Two and “Ippon” Again!. Naonori Hashimoto designs the characters, and Sounosuke Takao composes the music. Animation production is handled by East Fish Studio.
The opening theme song “GO! GO! RAILWAY!!” is performed by Asaka. The ending theme “Watashi Mirai-sen” is performed by the four main voice actresses as the unit Tetsuryo Club.
Supporting Cast and Additional Characters
The series features a large supporting cast alongside the four leads. Yukari Anzai voices Arisa Nishiura, the Matsuura Railway PR representative. Fuka Izumi voices Yayoi Nakano, Misaki’s childhood friend. Other cast members include Yuki Nakashima as Chihaya Asakura, Asami Seto as Sakie Ashio, and Hana Hishikawa as Shiina Igusa.
Additional roles include Ayaka Ohashi as Juri Okuwa, Hikaru Tono as Sia Kasukabe, Yuuki Temma as Misya Kamii, Yurika Kubo as Ibuki Kawagoe, and Misaki Kuno as Miyabi Kinugawa.
A Manga Adaptation Is Also Coming
A manga adaptation of TETSURYO! meet with Tetsudou Musume has been confirmed. The comic will focus on “railway gourmet” — food and dining experiences connected to train travel. It is handled by TALI, the creator known for works including Does Civilization Need Humanity at the End?. The manga is scheduled for release after the anime broadcast begins, with chapters to be published progressively.
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