Shinkalion: Change the World (2024): cast, story & where to watch

Released in 2024, Shinkalion: Change the World is an animation, sci-fi & fantasy and kids series.

What it’s about. Once upon a time, an unidentified enemy, the Unknown, suddenly appeared. The "Super Evolutionary Railway Development Agency," had developed the "Shinkalion," a robot that transforms into a bullet train, as a countermeasure against this threat. "I want to be a cool person who can protect something..." Taisei Oonari, 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 Shinkalion 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.

Who’s in it. Shinkalion: Change the World stars Hiiro Ishibashi as Taisei Oonari (voice), Shimba Tsuchiya as Ryouta Kuzuryuu (voice), Kensho Ono as Akane Folden (voice) and Eri Kitamura as Ina Oonari (voice), among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 4.5/10, Shinkalion: Change the World has proved divisive with audiences.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Shinkalion: Change the World page.

If you liked it. Fans of Shinkalion: Change the World tend to enjoy Rick and Morty, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba, Attack on Titan and Attack on Titan: No Regrets.