07/04/2014 - 09/19/2014 Finished
Rail Wars! (RAIL WARS! [レールウォーズ])
Rail Wars! takes place in an alternate universe where the Japanese government remains in control of the nation's railway systems. Because of the stability afforded by the leadership of the government, the railway system is allowed to flourish. Naoto Takayama aspires to become an employee for Japan National Railways because of the comfortable life that it will enable him to live. In order to accomplish this he enters its training program, where students must demonstrate their knowledge of trains as well as their ability to be ready for any challenge that might arise. During this time period he will encounter other students such as the athletically gifted Aoi Sakura, the constantly hungry Sho Iwaizumi, and the human encyclopedia Haruka Komi. Together they will work towards surviving their trainee period, all the while taking on purse snatchers, bomb threats, and the looming specter of the extremist “RJ” group who wants to privatize the railway system.
12
Total episodes
12
Canon episodes
0
Filler episodes
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Canon episodes · 12 Filler episodes · 0
Every season
Seasons and sequels
Single Season
Currently, Rail Wars! has no sequels, prequels, or registered spin-offs. This is the complete story available at the moment.
What to watch, what to skip
Watch order: filler vs canon
You're in luck! Rail Wars! doesn't have a single filler episode: all 12 episodes are canon. It's a faithful adaptation of the original manga, so you can enjoy it from first to last without skipping anything or checking any list of expendable episodes.
The 12 episodes of Rail Wars! aired in 2014 and follow the story's chronological order. There are no transition episodes, no needless recaps, no arcs invented by the studio: every chapter advances the main plot and develops the characters just as the source material does.
In short, the watch order for Rail Wars! is as simple as it gets: start at episode 1 and keep going to episode 12 without detours. If you came looking for which Rail Wars! episodes are filler so you could skip them, the answer is that there aren't any.
Episode by episode
Complete guide by season
12 Episodes
| # | Episodes | Aired | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Welcome to K4!07/04/2014 | 07/04/2014 | Canon |
| 2 | Let Me Stay Like This for Just a Little While07/11/2014 | 07/11/2014 | Canon |
| 3 | You Were Really Cool07/18/2014 | 07/18/2014 | Canon |
| 4 | I Think I Might Like It07/25/2014 | 07/25/2014 | Canon |
| 5 | Quit Staring08/01/2014 | 08/01/2014 | Canon |
| 6 | I'll Protect You08/08/2014 | 08/08/2014 | Canon |
| 7 | I Thought It Suited You08/15/2014 | 08/15/2014 | Canon |
| 8 | I'll Deliver It08/22/2014 | 08/22/2014 | Canon |
| 9 | Thank You08/29/2014 | 08/29/2014 | Canon |
| 10 | Will You Keep This a Secret?09/05/2014 | 09/05/2014 | Canon |
| 11 | I'll Go With You09/12/2014 | 09/12/2014 | Canon |
| 12 | Everyone is Waiting09/19/2014 | 09/19/2014 | Canon |
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Where to watch Rail Wars!
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Common questions
Frequently asked questions
How many seasons does Rail Wars! have?
Rail Wars! has a total of 1 season. The series is completed. Each season is divided into multiple episodes with stories that advance the main plot of the anime.
How many episodes does Rail Wars! have?
In total, Rail Wars! has 12 episodes in its only season. You can consult the complete episodes table to see the breakdown by season.
What is the best order to watch Rail Wars!?
It is recommended to watch Rail Wars! in chronological broadcast order. This means starting from season 1 and continuing sequentially to the last season. Check our watch order guide which includes information about filler vs canon episodes for an optimal experience.
Where can I watch Rail Wars! online?
Rail Wars! is available on various legal streaming platforms. Check the platforms section at the top of this page to see where it's currently available. Options may vary depending on your geographic region.
Is Rail Wars! a complete anime?
Yes, Rail Wars! is a completed anime. All seasons have already aired and you can enjoy the series in its entirety without waiting for new episodes.
How much filler does Rail Wars! have?
No, Rail Wars! does not have filler episodes. All its episodes are canon and faithfully follow the original manga story, so you can watch all episodes without worrying about skipping anything.
Where can I see Rail Wars!'s score and reviews on MyAnimeList?
You can check the score, reviews, characters and statistics for Rail Wars! directly on MyAnimeList, the world's largest anime database. There you'll find the community rating, global ranking and opinions from other fans.