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ten/mark

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Jul 18, 2005, 6:20:53 PM7/18/05
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There are a number of animes where spirits or ghosts travel on a train. Does
anyone know the source of this? Is it from Japanese literature or a common
source?

Grave of the Fireflies: The ghosts of two children travel via train visiting
the last two months of their lives

Paranois Agent: Three characters fail at suicide and eventually they visit
far away places via a train. They do not realize that they are already
ghosts

Evangelion: Shinji during third impact (and other dream states) travels by
train with other characters who confront him. At one point, a wounded Toji
is also on the train and observes Shinji & Auska arguing.

A Chinese Ghost Story (havent seen it myself, but I found a reference to
"reincarnation train").

Spirited Away, Ghost Sweeper Mikami, Galaxy Railways - nuff said!

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elsie

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Jul 18, 2005, 7:24:05 PM7/18/05
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"ten/mark" <tenc...@cox.net> wrote in message
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Night on the Galactic Railroad as well, with a young boy coming to the
realization that his friend has died through the journey. A beautiful,
lyrical film.

laurie


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Jul 19, 2005, 6:06:35 AM7/19/05
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"elsie" <lcub...@earthlink.net> wrote in message
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> Wll, as I said it seems to be a common theme, still wonder what the source
is

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