The Galaxy Railways

Category:	TV Series
Adult:	No
Native:	銀河鉄道物語
Romaji:	Ginga Tetsudou Monogatari
Titles:	银河铁道物语 Galaxy Railways GaRa grail gr
Runtime:	25 minutes
Aired:	Oct 5, 2003 [21 years 3 months ago]
Ended:	Apr 11, 2004 [20 years 9 months ago]
Language:	Japanese
Genres:	Action Adventure Ecchi Fantasy Romance Science Fiction
Tags:	Violence Tragedy Angst Coming Of Age Gunfights Alien Conspiracy Law And Order Shipboard Android Space Travel Human Enhancement Other Planet Cyborg Special Squads Space Battles Space Opera Bounty Hunter
Links:	MAL ANIDB ANN ANILIST

The story begins on planet Destiny, which claimed to be where the center of the Universe is, where all the terminals of "The Galaxy Railways" are gathered. The main character, Yuuki Manabu (20 years old), carrying on his dead Father and Brother's will, joined SDF (Space Defense Force) to protect the safety of the Galaxy Railways. SDF, in order to uphold the reputation of maintaining the best transportation schedules within the Universe, deals with accidents, natural disasters, rescue operations, space pirates along all lines of the railway. Layla Destiny Shura is a mysterious beauty unifying SDF and all lines on The Galaxy Railways. She possesses the ability to see the destiny of planets, human beings and living things. Even though possessing such powers, she, being a "Guardian of Destiny", is unable to tell passengers leaving this station what difficulties lies ahead of them. However, appearances of those who uses evil powers to change the destinies of these travelers triggers another of her hidden ability. "Destiny is changed by the individual's oneself. Tomorrow's happiness is grabbed by the individual's own hands." In what manner will Yuuki's destiny be seen by Layla? And, how will Yuuki deal with his destiny amidst the greatest crisis approaching The Galaxy Railways?

Episode 1: Sacrifice Runtime: 25 minutes Air Date: 2003-10-05 After stowing away on Big One, Manabu and Mamoru watch in horror as their father makes the ultimate sacrifice to rescue a stranded space-train under attack by an enemy Destroyer. Source: crunchyroll
Episode 2: Knot in Time Runtime: 25 minutes Air Date: 2003-10-12 Manabu joins the SDF against his mother’s wishes. On his way to headquarters, his space-train falls into a Time-Knot, bringing Manabu face-to-face with a ghost from his past. Source: crunchyroll
Episode 3: Wheel of Fate Runtime: 25 minutes Air Date: 2003-10-19 Manabu is assigned to his father’s old platoon, but his welcome is anything but warm. He must survive both a life and death crisis and senior officer Bruce’s dangerous and difficult training. Source: crunchyroll
Episode 4: Eternity Runtime: 25 minutes Air Date: 2003-10-26 A missing person report leads Sirius Platoon to investigate the Ghost Train known as Eternity. Impulsively, Manabu jumps aboard the massive specter, but will he ever be able to disembark? Source: crunchyroll
Episode 5: Hijacked Runtime: 25 minutes Air Date: 2003-11-02 Sirius Platoon’s investigation on Planet Leo Glando goes horribly wrong when Big One is stolen! Unwilling to let the train fall into enemy hands, Captain Bulge is ordered to destroy it. Source: crunchyroll
Episode 6: Reason to Live, Part 1 Runtime: 25 minutes Air Date: 2003-11-09 A passenger train encounters a mysterious glowing sludge shortly before exploding. Manabu arrives to investigate, but the true horror lies in wait. Will he be able to separate emotion from duty? Source: crunchyroll
Episode 7: Reason to Live, Part 2 Runtime: 25 minutes Air Date: 2003-11-16 Layla helps renew Manabu’s determination to regain his position on Big One, but there are bigger problems at hand. SDF HQ is under assault, and all trains have been dispatched across the galaxy. Source: crunchyroll
Episode 8: Engine Song Runtime: 25 minutes Air Date: 2003-11-23 As punishment, Manabu is reassigned to help Whitman, the SDF’s head mechanic. When a twist of fate forces the two mavericks to work together, Manabu may find out what makes Whitman tick. Source: crunchyroll
Episode 9: Memory Gallery Runtime: 25 minutes Air Date: 2003-11-30 While waiting out an Electromagnetic Storm, the crew of Big One encounters Salye, a magical creature who steals memories. Source: crunchyroll
Episode 10: Crossroads Runtime: 25 minutes Air Date: 2003-12-07 Escapees from a prison train at Space Junction force Captain Bulge to alter Big One’s course. Manabu teams with Yuki to apprehend two desperate prisoners, but will they find the convicts in time? Source: crunchyroll
Episode 11: Forget Me Not Runtime: 25 minutes Air Date: 2003-12-14 As Big One embarks on a rescue mission, Captain Bulge reflects on people and places from his past. Feelings he thought were buried deep have finally begun to surface. Source: crunchyroll
Episode 12: Twilight Runtime: 25 minutes Air Date: 2003-12-21 During the evacuation of a doomed planet, Big One’s relief teams encounter a mysterious oasis. Sirius Platoon explores the world, and they meet a woman who mistakes Manabu for her son. Source: crunchyroll
Episode 13: Train Bound for Fate Runtime: 25 minutes Air Date: 2004-01-11 When Manabu accidentally boards the 777 Express, he runs into a childhood friend. Unfortunately, there is little time to reminisce before the 777 is attacked by aliens from another dimension. Source: crunchyroll
Episode 14: Bond Runtime: 25 minutes Air Date: 2004-01-18 Manabu is confused when Louis tries to back out of their mission to guard President Drake. Aboard the Dignity, Manabu discovers the real reason behind Louis’s reluctance. Source: crunchyroll
Episode 15: Joint Forces Runtime: 25 minutes Air Date: 2004-01-25 Orbit Network Radar confirms a meteor stream is on a collision course with Central Station. The SDF is sent to resolve the threat, but Captain Julia and Captain Murase have very different methods. Source: crunchyroll
Episode 16: Comrade Runtime: 25 minutes Air Date: 2004-02-01 A casino train is attacked by pirates and crashes on a planet with a corrosive atmosphere. Sirius Platoon has only six hours to complete their rescue mission before Big One is totally eradicated. Source: crunchyroll
Episode 17: Armored Goddess Runtime: 25 minutes Air Date: 2004-02-08 David reunites with an old flame when Big One is sent to rescue survivors stranded on a remote planet, and Sirius Platoon encounters a mystery that proves love is stronger than legend. Source: crunchyroll
Episode 18: Life and Death Runtime: 25 minutes Air Date: 2004-02-15 An intruder at SDF headquarters makes an attempt on Manabu’s life. Bruce pursues the attacker, but he’s ambushed and doused with nerve gas, leaving him hanging in the balance between life and death. Source: crunchyroll
Episode 19: Tranquility Runtime: 25 minutes Air Date: 2004-02-22 Sirius, Spica, and Vega Platoons depart for a vacation at Murase’s inn on Planet Carcalla. When a cry of distress shatters the peace, Manabu realizes the true value of tranquility. Source: crunchyroll
Episode 20: Choice Runtime: 25 minutes Air Date: 2004-02-29 Manabu is hand picked to join his brother’s former unit, the elite Space Panzer Grenadiers. During his final training session, a magnetic disturbance strands Manabu aboard a damaged train. Source: crunchyroll
Episode 21: The Revolt Runtime: 25 minutes Air Date: 2004-03-07 Big One responds to a distress signal from the labyrinthine Planet Kowloon, but a surprise attack by a lurking alien vessel leaves Sirius Platoon with a only a dimensional rift as an escape route. Source: crunchyroll
Episode 22: The Merciless Wind Runtime: 25 minutes Air Date: 2004-03-14 Ivanov and Captain Bulge clash after Louis is badly injured. While Sirius Platoon does everything in its power to save him, a fellow crewmember selflessly hides a severe injury. Source: crunchyroll
Episode 23: The Cruel Verdict Runtime: 25 minutes Air Date: 2004-03-21 The crew of Big One mourns the loss of Bruce, and Captain Bulge is called before an inquiry panel to answer for his insubordination. Source: crunchyroll
Episode 24: Blazing Galaxy Runtime: 25 minutes Air Date: 2004-03-28 The Alfort Fleet continues its destruction of junction stations, and a mysterious alien voice identifies Destiny Station as the next target. With time running out, Bulge accepts what he must do. Source: crunchyroll
Episode 25: Echoes of Life Runtime: 25 minutes Air Date: 2004-04-04 Bulge and his crew are the only hope for a galaxy under alien attack. Sirius Platoon must wait until the time is right before launching a desperate attack on the Alfort Fleet’s command ship. Source: crunchyroll
Episode 26: Eternal Hope Runtime: 25 minutes Air Date: 2004-04-11 Manabu is shocked to see 200 enemy ships headed for Destiny Station, and Commander Foecis makes his demands known - surrender or die. No prisoners will be taken! Source: crunchyroll