shinkansen henkei robo shinkalion
シンカリオン 新幹線変形ロボシンカリオン 新幹線変形ロボ_シンカリオン_THE_ANIMATION
A toyline launched in 2015 by TakaraTomy, featuring mecha that transform into shinkansen trains. A TV anime based on the property aired from 2018 to 2019, and was followed by a film in late 2019. A sequel, Shinkansen Henkei Robo Shinkalion Z, began airing in April 2021.
The anime focuses on Hayasugi Hayato, who unintentionally finds out his father is a member of a secret government organization that uses the eponymous mecha to fight kaijuu sent by the Kitoralsus. He becomes the pilot of the E5 Hayabusa, and makes friends with other kids who are recruited as pilots alongside him.
The series has also had several official crossovers, including with Tomica Hyper Rescue Drive Head: Kidou Kyuukyuu Keisatsu, Neon Genesis Evangelion, Hello Kitty, Godzilla, Duel Masters, and an appearance in Super Robot Wars X-Omega.
Characters
- Hayasugi Hayato
- Shashot
- Oga Akita
- Daimonyama Tsuranuki
- Tsukiyama Shinobu
- Mihara Futaba
- Hatsune Miku
- Seiryuu
- Suzaku
- Byakko
- Genbu