Two kittens go on a metaphysical journey on a magical railroad train in this anime adaption of a popular 1930s fantasy children’s novel from Japan.
Giovanni is getting bored. His life is a repeat of work and school, he doesn’t have many friends, and he is feeling lonely.
One evening, during the festival of stars, Giovanni runs away from a bully to a hill high up on the town where he is surprised by the appearance of a steam train!
He boards the train and, along with school friend Campanella, the two embark on an unforgettable journey through unimaginable worlds across the Milky Way, meeting interesting characters on their travels.