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Train Otaku Michiko, 20,000 km.

2022 – nowShow2 seasons14 episodes

Drama
72
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.8

A slow-burning, wholesome drama series about everyday modern life.

Good for date night · friends night · teens

Skip it if you want fast pacing

Where to watch

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Not streaming in United States. Where it is:

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Not for scares, brutality or adrenaline.

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Story

Ohganeku Michiko, who works in the planning sales department of a famous furniture maker, had a traumatic experience with her ex-boyfriend in the past. Being a railway otaku for 10 years, she uses her free time to visit train stations on local lines nationwide where she meets various people, enjoys the scenery and delicacies.

Feels like

  • Slice-of-Life Drama
  • Healing Journey
  • Railway Enthusiast
  • Travelogue
  • Character Study
  • Contemplative
  • Gentle Humor
  • Scenic Beauty
  • Japanese Culture

Cast

15 of 15 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Paul Young
Produced by
Mitsunori Murata
Music by
Hidehiro Kawai

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

January 7, 2022 · September 13, 2024 · Still running

First aired
January 7, 2022
Latest episode
September 13, 2024
Status
Still running
Length
2 seasons · 14 episodes
Genres
Drama
Original language
Japanese
Made in
Japan
Available in
2 countries

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream Train Otaku Michiko, 20,000 km.?"

Questions about Train Otaku Michiko, 20,000 km.

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Train Otaku Michiko, 20,000 km.?

It streams in 2 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is Train Otaku Michiko, 20,000 km. worth watching?

72
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 72 (IMDb 6.8).

How long does it take to watch Train Otaku Michiko, 20,000 km.?

6 h

About 6 hours: 14 episodes in 2 seasons of about 24 minutes each since 2022, and it's still in production.

Is Train Otaku Michiko, 20,000 km. plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (8 of 10) and dialogue centrality (7 of 10) more than on its plot.

Can I half-watch Train Otaku Michiko, 20,000 km.?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with philosophical at only 5 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.

Is Train Otaku Michiko, 20,000 km. in English?

Japanese

No, it was made in Japanese.