By KAZUの鉄道館
In this captivating video from KAZUの鉄道館, viewers get an inside look at the bustling Maruyama Station located in Kobe City’s Nagata Ward, Takidanicho. Filmed during the morning rush hour on a weekday in April 2025, the video showcases several specially decorated trains running on the Kobe Electric Railway Arima Line.
The highlight of the video is the train wrapped in the ‘Ultra Project’ special livery, affectionately referred to by fans as the ‘Ultraman Train.’ This unique branding adds a whimsical touch to the typical commuter experience, catching the eyes and imaginations of spectators at Maruyama Station. Another fascinating feature unveiled in this video is the ‘Osaka-Kansai Expo’ wrapped train, showing a dynamic design that celebrates the upcoming 2025 Osaka–Kansai Expo.
KAZUの鉄道館 beautifully captures the spirit of these theme-laden trains, providing railway enthusiasts with detailed views of the ‘Ultraman Great Strategy’ train and the memorable ‘Memorial Train.’ These aesthetic transformations highlight Kobe Electric Railway’s creative contributions to public transport storytelling and are not only tourist attractions themselves but also enhance the everyday commute for locals.