Shinkalion: Change the World — Season 1, Episode 7: The Genius Driver
Animation, Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Kids • 24 min • 1 season, 39 episodes • ★ 4.5/10
Episode synopsis
An Unknown that appeared between Nagoya and Mikawa-Anjō was defeated by the Shinkalion N700S Nozomi. Its driver is Ten Uotora, who is one year younger than Taisei and the others, and is a member of ERDA's Tokai Headquarters. Taisei and his friends travel to Nagoya for a joint training with the Tokai Headquarters. They will be training together in a simulation with Ten, who is known as a "genius driver" who has by far the highest Aptitude Value, but Ten doesn't seem to be serious.
About Shinkalion: Change the World
Once upon a time, an unidentified enemy, the Unknown, suddenly appeared. The "Super Evolutionary Railway Development Agency," had developed the "Shinkalion," a robot that transforms into a bullet train, as a countermeasure against this threat. "I want to be a cool person who can protect something..." Taisei Oonari, a second-year junior high school student, transfers to Shinkai Gakuen Middle School in search of clues about his older sister who disappeared two years ago. Just then, the Unknown appears for the first time in 10 years. Taisei happens to have a high aptitude value as a Shinkalion pilot, and is forced to make a decision to fight it. What is the true nature of the Unknown and what is its purpose? What is the truth that comes to light at the end of the fight? The story of the boys' determination and growth begins now.