Galaxy Railways Vol 1

The Galaxy Railways continues Leiji Matsumoto's romantic vision of a future in which 19th-century-style trains link star systems. Following the example of his heroic father and brother, Manabu Yuuki joins the Space Defense Force (SDF), charged with defending the interstellar railways. He fights hijackers and pirates, and rescues a man from a ghost train. The dramatic animation of glittering engines hurtling through space retains its appeal, even if a train whistling and puffing steam in a vacuum violates the laws of physics. A bigger problem is the general lack of originality. Manabu's dashing father is a Captain Harlock look-alike, and SDF commander Layla Destiny Shula bears more than a passing resemblance to Maetel, Emeraldas, and other Matsumoto heroines. The storylines feel equally recycled. Extras include a brief interview with Matsumoto, scenes from the Japanese recording sessions, and the usual character profiles. (Rated TV PG, suitable for ages 12 and older: violence) --Charles Solomon ...

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