One Piece fans can see Japan in three new themed Shinkansen

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• Japan is introducing a themed one-piece bullet train on the Sanyo Shinkansen line with a unique design.
• Shinkansen have unique character-like characteristics, and themed trains are rare but popular.
• The first design, Setouchi Blue, features a one-piece character exterior, and interior themes and special products are also being planned.

Japan is famous for many things – pokemonMount Fuji, cherry blossoms, ramen, Shinkansen, and one pieceJust to name a few examples. And as a fan of traveling to Japan, I have good news for you. one pieceWe look forward to new and exciting things both at home and abroad. Join the ranks of giant brands such as Hello Kitty Neon Genesis EvangelionA new Shinkansen series themed as follows has been announced: one piece.

Japanese news outlet PR Times broke the news earlier this week and revealed not one, but three new plans and images. one piece High-speed train. Because the news is so new, not many details have emerged yet, and only one of the three train designs has been revealed. What has been released so far is as follows: one piece High-speed train.

High-speed train, explanation

and why one piece Theme train?

If you watch action comedies in 2022 ShinkansenYou probably already have an (exaggerated, if not entirely accurate) idea of ​​what a bullet train is. Shinkansen, better known as “Shinkansen” in Japan, is Japan's high-speed rail system. This line connects most of Japan's largest cities via various Shinkansen lines. Each Shinkansen has a name, a unique design, and, of course, character-like characteristics. Because interest in the Shinkansen is high from children to adults, many special products are available for each route, and product collaborations between animation characters and Shinkansen routes are also regularly carried out.

But fully themed bullet trains are rare. So far, the only otaku-themed trains are Hello Kitty and Neon Genesis Evangelion Although the trains were very popular when both were in operation. one piece However, it is arguably the most popular and loved anime currently in Japan, and has a huge following internationally as well. There is no shortage of fans willing to pay to experience it, making it the perfect choice for themed shinkansen.

SoraNews24's Casey Baseel explains this business decision well:

One Piece, an anime/manga franchise, is a seafaring story depicting the exploits of protagonist Monkey D. Luffy and his pirate crew. But in reality, the core of One Piece is the spirit of adventure.
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No matter what mode of transportation you use, there's the appeal of exploring new places and making interesting discoveries.

The cost of building these bullet trains may be astronomical, but JR West will have no problem getting them back. one piece Once this theme train opens, fans from all over the world will flock to ride it, bringing money not only to the train line but also to Japan's less visited southern cities (see details below).

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What has been revealed so far

As mentioned above, there are very few details. one piece Besides that, a bullet train is coming. What we do know is that it won't actually run to Tokyo. that one piece The train operates on the Sanyo Shinkansen line connecting Shin-Osaka Station and Fukuoka Station. There are 17 other stops between the two major cities, all served by the Sanyo Shinkansen. This also includes other famous cities such as Hiroshima. one piece connection) and Kobe.

that one piece Bullet trains have themes both inside and out. So far, the first design called ‘Setouchi Blue’ has been revealed. The name refers to the Setouchi region of Japan through which the Shinkansen passes. This Setouchi Blue design is bright blue, as expected. one piece Characters on the side. The interior design hasn't been revealed yet, but JR West said the theme will also extend inside the trains. Lastly, there will also be specials on the trains, and some stations along the route will also be themed.

The Setouchi Blue is only the first design, and JR West has announced that two more designs will be released. one piece Here comes the design. Timing hasn't been revealed yet for the other two designs, so it's possible that all three designs will run simultaneously, but may switch over time. As of now, Setouchi Blue is scheduled for release next spring.

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Source: SoraNews24, PR Times