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An sequel movie, titled ''Shinkansen Henkei Robo Shinkalion THE ANIMATION: The Mythically Fast ALFA-X that came from the Future'', was announced and released in theaters on December 27, 2019. The movie is a {{Crossover}} with ''Anime/NeonGenesisEvangelion'', ''Music/{{Vocaloid}}'', and ''Franchise/{{Godzilla}}'', prominently featuring Shinji Ikari, Hatsune Miku, and a ice-based version of Godzilla. This portion of the franchise appears in the final DLC of ''VideoGame/SuperRobotWars30'', with the exception of Shinji, Miku and Godzilla.

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An sequel movie, titled ''Shinkansen Henkei Robo Shinkalion THE ANIMATION: The Mythically Fast ALFA-X that came from the Future'', was announced and released in theaters on December 27, 2019. The movie is a {{Crossover}} with ''Anime/NeonGenesisEvangelion'', ''Music/{{Vocaloid}}'', Music/HatsuneMiku, and ''Franchise/{{Godzilla}}'', prominently featuring Shinji Ikari, Hatsune Miku, and a ice-based version of Godzilla. This portion of the franchise appears in the final DLC of ''VideoGame/SuperRobotWars30'', with the exception of Shinji, Miku and Godzilla.
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A second series, this time focusing on a different set of pilots, was announced in 2021. Titled ''Anime/ShinkansenHenkeiRoboShinkalionZ'', the series premiered in April. A third series, ''Shinkensen Henkei Robot Shinkalion: Change the World'', was announced on December 27, 2023 and is scheduled for a 2024 release, with Creator/ProductionIG and Signal.MD co-producing the anime.

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A second series, this time focusing on a different set of pilots, was announced in 2021. Titled ''Anime/ShinkansenHenkeiRoboShinkalionZ'', the series premiered in April. A third series, ''Shinkensen ''[[Anime/ShinkansenHenkeiRoboShinkalionChangeTheWorld Shinkensen Henkei Robot Shinkalion: Change the World'', World]]'', was announced on December 27, 2023 and is scheduled for a 2024 release, with Creator/ProductionIG and Signal.MD co-producing the anime.
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* RuleOfThree: Not practiced that often in the anime itself, but the first, second and third seasons were released three years apart from each other (2018, 2021, and 2024, respectively).
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A second series, this time focusing on a different set of pilots, was announced in 2021. Titled ''Anime/ShinkansenHenkeiRoboShinkalionZ'', the series premiered in April. A new series, ''Shinkensen Henkei Robot Shinkalion: Change the World'', was announced on December 27, 2023 and is scheduled for a 2024 released, with Creator/ProductionIG and Signal.MD co-producing the anime.

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A second series, this time focusing on a different set of pilots, was announced in 2021. Titled ''Anime/ShinkansenHenkeiRoboShinkalionZ'', the series premiered in April. A new third series, ''Shinkensen Henkei Robot Shinkalion: Change the World'', was announced on December 27, 2023 and is scheduled for a 2024 released, release, with Creator/ProductionIG and Signal.MD co-producing the anime.

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A second series, this time focusing on a different set of pilots, was announced in 2021. Titled ''Anime/ShinkansenHenkeiRoboShinkalionZ'', the series premiered in April.

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A second series, this time focusing on a different set of pilots, was announced in 2021. Titled ''Anime/ShinkansenHenkeiRoboShinkalionZ'', the series premiered in April.
April. A new series, ''Shinkensen Henkei Robot Shinkalion: Change the World'', was announced on December 27, 2023 and is scheduled for a 2024 released, with Creator/ProductionIG and Signal.MD co-producing the anime.



* RecapEpisode: Two of them (episodes 51 and 57).

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* RecapEpisode: Two of them exactly, (episodes 51 and 57).



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-> ''"The Shinkalion never stops..."''
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* MotionCaptureMecha: Drivers are equipped with a special suit that synchronizes the Shinkalion with their movements once transformed.
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** Episode 31 in general is one huge homage to Anime/NeonGenesisEvangelion (as well as a grand send-off for the last stop of the real-life ''500 Series Type EVA'' shinkansen), complete with its trademark music, title card design, various throwbacks and even the appearance of the MOTW that look like [[EldritchAbomination the amalgamation of every Angel ever shown in the original anime]].

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** Episode 31 in general is one huge homage to Anime/NeonGenesisEvangelion (as well as a grand send-off for the last stop of the real-life ''500 Series Type EVA'' shinkansen), complete with its trademark music, title card design, various throwbacks and even the appearance of the MOTW that look like [[FusionDance the amalgamation]] of every [[EldritchAbomination the amalgamation of every Angel Angel]] ever shown in the original anime]].anime.
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* ChekhovsGun: In episode 14, Azusa has been unknowningly recording footages of Hayato's ''E5 Hayabusa'', Akita's ''E6 Komachi'', Tsuranuki's ''E7 Kagayaki'' and Shinobu's ''E3 Tsubasa'' (later joined by Ryuji's ''[=N700A=] Nozomi'') fighting a very strong MonsterOfTheWeek while inside the capture field, ending with her becoming a member of the Shinkansen Ultra Evolution Institute by the end of the episode with the video intact. [[spoiler: This will come into play later in episode 74 as she uploads a complete compilation video of all Shinkalion battles so far ''online'', allowing everyone in Japan to give their moral support to the pilots in the final battle]].
* ChestBlaster: The ''E5 Hayabusa'' [[spoiler:and its upgraded version, the ''E5 Hayabusa Mk.II'']] has one made for its ''[[WaveMotionGun Grand Cross]]'' finisher.

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* ChekhovsGun: In episode 14, Azusa has been unknowningly unknowingly recording footages footage of Hayato's ''E5 Hayabusa'', Akita's ''E6 Komachi'', Tsuranuki's ''E7 Kagayaki'' and Shinobu's ''E3 Tsubasa'' (later joined by Ryuji's ''[=N700A=] Nozomi'') fighting a very strong MonsterOfTheWeek while inside the capture field, ending with her becoming a member of the Shinkansen Ultra Evolution Institute by the end of the episode with the video intact. [[spoiler: This will come into play later in episode 74 as she uploads a complete compilation video of all Shinkalion battles so far ''online'', allowing everyone in Japan to give their moral support to the pilots in the final battle]].
* ChestBlaster: The ''E5 Hayabusa'' [[spoiler:and its upgraded version, the ''E5 Hayabusa Mk.II'']] has one made for its ''[[WaveMotionGun Grand Cross]]'' finisher. A number of other units also have this feature.



* ContainmentField: In order for the Shinkalions to fight without doing any sort of property damage, battles usually takes place inside "capture fields" created by S.U.E.I. to minimize any outside damage. However, [[RaceAgainstTheClock the fights must be done within fifteen minutes or less]]. [[FromBadToWorse Otherwise, the field will collapse and the enemy escapes to wreck havoc outside]].

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* ContainmentField: In order for the Shinkalions to fight without doing any sort of property damage, battles usually takes place inside "capture fields" created by S.U.E.I. to minimize any outside damage.damage (and to keep the combatants from both sides hidden from the public). However, [[RaceAgainstTheClock the fights must be done within fifteen minutes or less]]. [[FromBadToWorse Otherwise, the field will collapse and the enemy escapes to wreck havoc outside]].
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* CoolTrain: Obviously, the Shinkalions are this, being real-life Japanese bullet-trains able to turn into HumongousMecha.

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* CoolTrain: Obviously, the Shinkalions are this, being real-life Japanese bullet-trains able to turn into HumongousMecha. The Black Shinkalions, however, are show-original designs in both forms. Given their ''animal motifs'', however, they still qualify for this trope.
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An sequel movie, titled ''Shinkansen Henkei Robo Shinkalion THE ANIMATION: The Mythically Fast ALFA-X that came from the Future'', was announced and released in theaters on December 27, 2019. The movie is a {{Crossover}} with ''Anime/NeonGenesisEvangelion'', ''Music/{{Vocaloid}}'', and ''Franchise/{{Godzilla}}'', prominently featuring Shinji Ikari, Hatsune Miku, and a ice-based version of Godzilla. This portion of the franchise was appears in the final DLC of ''VideoGame/SuperRobotWars30'', with the exception of Shinji, Miku and Godzilla.

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An sequel movie, titled ''Shinkansen Henkei Robo Shinkalion THE ANIMATION: The Mythically Fast ALFA-X that came from the Future'', was announced and released in theaters on December 27, 2019. The movie is a {{Crossover}} with ''Anime/NeonGenesisEvangelion'', ''Music/{{Vocaloid}}'', and ''Franchise/{{Godzilla}}'', prominently featuring Shinji Ikari, Hatsune Miku, and a ice-based version of Godzilla. This portion of the franchise was appears in the final DLC of ''VideoGame/SuperRobotWars30'', with the exception of Shinji, Miku and Godzilla.
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** Another example occurred towards the middle of the series, where Hayato and Ryuji discuss the Doctor Yellow. Ryuji later compares himself to it to get Hayato to ramain where he is. Cue the next few episodes where Ryuji is now the Doctor Yellow's driver, and the lampshade is hung via a flashback scene.

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** Another example occurred towards the middle of the series, where Hayato and Ryuji discuss the Doctor Yellow. Ryuji later compares himself to it to get Hayato to ramain remain where he is. Cue the next few episodes where Ryuji is now the Doctor Yellow's driver, and the lampshade is hung via a flashback scene.
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** Another example occurred towards the middle of the series, where Hayato and Ryuji discuss the Doctor Yellow. Ryuji later compares himself to it to get Hayato to ramain where he is. Cue the next few episodes where Ryuji is now the Doctor Yellow's driver, and the lampshade is hung via a flashback scene.
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An sequel movie, titled ''Shinkansen Henkei Robo Shinkalion THE ANIMATION: The Mythically Fast ALFA-X that came from the Future'', was announced and released in theaters on December 27, 2019. The movie is a {{Crossover}} with ''Anime/NeonGenesisEvangelion'', ''Music/{{Vocaloid}}'', and ''Franchise/{{Godzilla}}'', prominently featuring Shinji Ikari, Hatsune Miku, and a ice-based version of Godzilla. This portion of the franchise was confirmed to appear in the final DLC of ''VideoGame/SuperRobotWars30'', with the exception of Shinji, Miku and Godzilla.

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An sequel movie, titled ''Shinkansen Henkei Robo Shinkalion THE ANIMATION: The Mythically Fast ALFA-X that came from the Future'', was announced and released in theaters on December 27, 2019. The movie is a {{Crossover}} with ''Anime/NeonGenesisEvangelion'', ''Music/{{Vocaloid}}'', and ''Franchise/{{Godzilla}}'', prominently featuring Shinji Ikari, Hatsune Miku, and a ice-based version of Godzilla. This portion of the franchise was confirmed to appear appears in the final DLC of ''VideoGame/SuperRobotWars30'', with the exception of Shinji, Miku and Godzilla.
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An sequel movie, titled ''Shinkansen Henkei Robo Shinkalion THE ANIMATION: The Mythically Fast ALFA-X that came from the Future'', was announced and released in theaters on December 27, 2019. The movie is a {{Crossover}} with ''Anime/NeonGenesisEvangelion'', ''Music/{{Vocaloid}}'', and ''Franchise/{{Godzilla}}'', prominently featuring Shinji Ikari, Hatsune Miku, and a ice-based version of Godzilla. This portion of the franchise was confirmed to appear in the final DLC of ''VideoGame/SuperRobotWars30'', though it is yet unknown if Shinji, Miku and Godzilla will appear.

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An sequel movie, titled ''Shinkansen Henkei Robo Shinkalion THE ANIMATION: The Mythically Fast ALFA-X that came from the Future'', was announced and released in theaters on December 27, 2019. The movie is a {{Crossover}} with ''Anime/NeonGenesisEvangelion'', ''Music/{{Vocaloid}}'', and ''Franchise/{{Godzilla}}'', prominently featuring Shinji Ikari, Hatsune Miku, and a ice-based version of Godzilla. This portion of the franchise was confirmed to appear in the final DLC of ''VideoGame/SuperRobotWars30'', though it is yet unknown if with the exception of Shinji, Miku and Godzilla will appear.
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An sequel movie, titled ''Shinkansen Henkei Robo Shinkalion THE ANIMATION: The Mythically Fast ALFA-X that came from the Future'', was announced and released in theaters on December 27, 2019. The movie is a {{Crossover}} with ''Anime/NeonGenesisEvangelion'', ''Music/{{Vocaloid}}'', and ''Franchise/{{Godzilla}}'', prominently featuring Shinji Ikari, Hatsune Miku, and a ice-based version of Godzilla.

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An sequel movie, titled ''Shinkansen Henkei Robo Shinkalion THE ANIMATION: The Mythically Fast ALFA-X that came from the Future'', was announced and released in theaters on December 27, 2019. The movie is a {{Crossover}} with ''Anime/NeonGenesisEvangelion'', ''Music/{{Vocaloid}}'', and ''Franchise/{{Godzilla}}'', prominently featuring Shinji Ikari, Hatsune Miku, and a ice-based version of Godzilla.
Godzilla. This portion of the franchise was confirmed to appear in the final DLC of ''VideoGame/SuperRobotWars30'', though it is yet unknown if Shinji, Miku and Godzilla will appear.
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* AllJustADream: [[spoiler:The entire [[NeonGenesisEvangelion Evangelion]] episode is this, revealed after Hayato wakes up at a tree he took a nap under due to the heat that day.]]

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* AllJustADream: [[spoiler:The entire [[NeonGenesisEvangelion [[Anime/NeonGenesisEvangelion Evangelion]] episode is this, revealed after Hayato wakes up at a tree he took a nap under due to the heat that day.]]

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'''Shinkansen Henkei Robo Shinkalion''' (新幹線変形ロボ シンカリオン ''Transformable Shinkansen Robot Shinkalion''), simply shortened as ''Shinkalion'', is a RealRobotGenre TransformingMecha anime animated by Creator/OLMIncorporated and Creator/AjiaDo, and co-produced by East Japan Marketing & Communications, [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Japan_Railways_Group Japan Railways Group]], Shogakukan-Shueisha Productions, and Takara Tomy which premiered on January 6, 2018. The anime is based on the popular transforming train figure line of the same name by Takara Tomy.

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'''Shinkansen ''Shinkansen Henkei Robo Shinkalion''' Shinkalion'' (新幹線変形ロボ シンカリオン ''Transformable Shinkansen Robot Shinkalion''), simply shortened as ''Shinkalion'', is a RealRobotGenre TransformingMecha anime animated by Creator/OLMIncorporated and Creator/AjiaDo, and co-produced by East Japan Marketing & Communications, [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Japan_Railways_Group Japan Railways Group]], Shogakukan-Shueisha Productions, and Takara Tomy which premiered on January 6, 2018. The anime is based on the popular transforming train figure line of the same name by Takara Tomy.



* YouGottaHaveBlueHair: While a bit tame for the most part, several characters tends to have weird hair color(s).
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* MulticoloredHair: Pretty much every important character can be identified by an off-colored streak.
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* SummonBiggerFish: In addition to calling in Shinji for back-up against Valdor, Hayato's has a portal open right behind the villain to drop an angry Godzilla right on top of it.

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* SummonBiggerFish: In addition to calling in Shinji for back-up against Valdor, Hayato's Hayato has a portal open right behind the villain to drop an angry Godzilla right on top of it.
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* OhCrap: Snow Godzilla gives everyone this reaction as soon as they recognize what it is. Even the villains freakout when a 118 meter kaiju is suddenly bearing down on them.
* SummonBiggerFish: In addition to calling in Shinji for back-up against Valdor, Hayato's has a portal open right behind the villain to drop an angry Godzilla right on top of it.
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* {{Foreshadowing}}: Late in the show, Ryuji explains that he's looking to the future, and looking into taking a more executive role at the SUEI. Come ''[[Anime/ShinkansenHenkeiRoboShinkalionZ Shinkalion Z]]'', [[spoiler:Ryuji's no longer a driver (as his compatibility rating has declined with age), but he has indeed taken on the position of Acting Director of the SUEI's Nagoya Branch]].
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A second series, this time focusing on two different pilots, was announced in 2021. Titled ''Anime/ShinkansenHenkeiRoboShinkalionZ'', the series is slated to premiere in April.

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A second series, this time focusing on two a different set of pilots, was announced in 2021. Titled ''Anime/ShinkansenHenkeiRoboShinkalionZ'', the series is slated to premiere premiered in April.
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A second series, this time focusing on two different pilots, was announced in 2021. Titled ''Anime/ShinkansenHenkeiShinkalionZ'', the series is slated to premiere in April.

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A second series, this time focusing on two different pilots, was announced in 2021. Titled ''Anime/ShinkansenHenkeiShinkalionZ'', ''Anime/ShinkansenHenkeiRoboShinkalionZ'', the series is slated to premiere in April.
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A second series, this time focusing on two different pilots, was announced in 2021. Titled ''Shinkansen Henkei Shinkalion Z'', the series is slated to premiere in April.

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A second series, this time focusing on two different pilots, was announced in 2021. Titled ''Shinkansen Henkei Shinkalion Z'', ''Anime/ShinkansenHenkeiShinkalionZ'', the series is slated to premiere in April.

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* TheFourGods: The first four of the antagonists for this series are named as Genbu, Byakko, Seiryuu, and Suzaku.



* TheFourGods: Four of the main antagonists for this series, as of current, are named as Genbu, Byakko, Seiryuu, and Suzaku.
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* MulticoloredHair: Pretty much every important character can be identified by an off-colored streak.
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* FirstAppearance: Of the sisters of ''Anime/NeonGenesisEvangelion'''s Hikari Horaki, or at least first appearance ever in animated media (the first time their faces had been seen was, appropriately enough, in souvenirs for the ''500 Series Type EVA'' Shinkansen train).
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A second series, this time focusing on two different pilots, was announced in 2021.

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A second series, this time focusing on two different pilots, was announced in 2021.
2021. Titled ''Shinkansen Henkei Shinkalion Z'', the series is slated to premiere in April.
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A second series, this time focusing on two different pilots, was announced in 2021.

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