Rail Romanesque

Saetta Fall 2020
Slice of Life
5.7
Quality Score
0.78 (Positive)
Audience Mood
3 / 10
Controversy
11,640
MAL Ratings

Synopsis

The year is 1989. After the nation of Hinomoto was destabilized during the past World War, the rise of new technologies has enabled its revitalization. Modern engineering has given birth to aircraft, gasoline engines, and geomagnetic technology—revolutionizing transportation. Railroads have been rendered nearly obsolete and replaced by more efficient modes of transit. However, a group of lively "Raillords" aims to renew the railroads' former glory. The Raillords, personified as energetic and spirited girls, act as humanoid control modules for their assigned railways. They meet in Ohitoyo City for the Raillord Summit, headed by Suzushiro, a Raillord from Manoka Railways. Together, the group capitalizes on its teamwork to get the railroads back on track, ushering in a "new railroad age." [Written by MAL Rewrite]

Audience Consensus

Rail Romanesque is a short and simple anime that focuses on cute girls doing cute things related to trains. While some viewers find it enjoyable and wholesome, many criticize its lack of plot, underdeveloped characters, and mediocre production quality. Ultimately, it appeals to a niche audience interested in trains and the CGDCT genre.

Strengths

  • Cute and wholesome characters and interactions.
  • Enjoyable and relaxing to watch.
  • Informative tidbits about railways and trains.

Weaknesses

  • Weak or non-existent plot.
  • Underdeveloped characters.
  • Short episodes and overall runtime limits depth.
  • Mediocre animation and generic music.
Available on: Crunchyroll, YouTube (availability varies by region)