Fall 2026 brings us several slice-of-life anime with fairly fresh themes. There’s an anime about train travel, and there’s also one about the world of trading.
2. FX Fighter Kurumi-chan
FX Fighter Kurumi-chan (FX Senshi Kurumi-chan) centers on the theme of foreign exchange, or FX, trading. The main character is Kurumi Fukuga, a college student who eventually begins trading FX. She wants to recover the 20 million yen lost due to her late mother’s trading.
Kurumi is confident she can easily reach that target, but the FX market can change very quickly. She has to deal with unrealized losses, decisions to cut losses, and prices that are hard to predict. Her three friends—Mochiko, Mebuki, and Yasuko—are joining her on this journey.
This anime combines comedy with financial themes, with a story that swings between joy and despair. If you enjoy anime centered around specific hobbies, you might want to check this one out. It also highlights the very real risks involved in trading.
1. Tetsuryo! Meet Tetsudou Musume
TETSURYO! meet with Tetsudou Musume is a slice-of-life anime centered around train travel. The main character is Misaki, a girl who wants to break free from her daily routine. She doesn’t know what the future holds, but she wants to find something she truly loves.
The story begins when Misaki starts college. On campus, she meets members of the Railway Travel Club. This encounter sparks a deep passion for train travel in Misaki.
This anime doesn’t rely on major conflicts; instead, it focuses on Misaki’s personal growth alongside the club members. If you enjoy anime with a laid-back vibe and a journey theme, you might want to add this title to your watchlist. This anime is also perfect for those interested in Japan’s train culture.
