After watching all 13 episodes of
Miracle☆Train, my opinion of the series remained the same. This series is only good for the eyes (the bishounen!). Most of the episodes are boring and cliche and I'm glad that there are only 13 episodes. This concept of anthropomorphism works much better on countries than on train stations.
Story: (6/10) – FairThis is an episodic series, which features a different station in each episode helping female riders with their problems. On-board the train, there are only gorgeous men (stations) and the train is called
Miracle☆Train.The idea is actually not too bad but I think the problem lies with the execution. Most of the problems featured are pretty cliche and I find it boring to watch. The best part of this series is actually the information it gives about the different stations. Some of the facts are pretty interesting and very educational.
Character: 8/10 - GoodThe characters, who are personified 'stations', are pretty well-illustrated and their character designs seem to complement their individual personalities.Here are some of the characters I like:
Shinjuku Rintarou and Roppongi Fumi
Art/Animation: 8/10 – GoodThe art is pretty good but I can't say the same for the animation. There are many instances of still panels where the characters talk but have little or no movement at all.
Music: 8/10 – GoodGiven that the opening theme "montage" is sung by the seiyuu of Roppongi Fumi (Ohashi Kenichirou), Shinjuku Rintaro (Okiayu Ryotaro), Shiodome Iku (Kaji Yuuki) and Ryogoku Itsumi (Morita Masakazu), it's not too bad. It's surprisingly quite catchy. As for the ending theme "STORIES" by Kita Shuuhei, it also has a pop feel.
Enjoyment: 7/10 - Fairly GoodThis is one series I don't mind watching when I have nothing to do. However, it's not something I will want to re-watch.
Overall: 7/10 - Fairly GoodThe only redeeming point of the series is the bishounen. Only watch it if you don't mind the lack of plot and enjoy looking at bishounen.
