# 音楽絵本・銀河鉄道の夜 (ポケット) — Japanese audio books

> Interactive musical adaptation of a classic Japanese novel with illustrations and music. (iPhone/iPad app by takeshi sainen.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/id483857766 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [takeshi sainen](https://appshunter.io/developer/427775174)
- Category: Education, Books
- Price: $2.99
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 13.0 · 147 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2011-12-10
- Data updated: 2026-09-06
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/id483857766/reviews.md

## What is 音楽絵本・銀河鉄道の夜 (ポケット)?

This is a musical version of Kenji Miyazawa's novel "Night on the Galaxy Express,'' which is Japan's most famous novel and has influenced numerous animations and manga.In this application, dream-like illustrations and the translucent sound of toytronica music take the reader on a journey into the beautiful, profound world of the Galactic Railway. (501 pages / Only Japanese)  


-Story
On the night of a local festival, two boys take a ride on a mysterious train that travels across the galaxy. The train heads towards the constellation of the Southern Cross, going south along the Milky Way. This is the tale of their night journey through a beautiful yet imperfect fantasy land and the people they meet on the way, a priest, a hunter, a brave youth, and a young brother and sister.

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- Number of pages: 501 pages (You can read it in 40 minutes.)
- Beautiful sliding text
- Clear prose
- A rotating pop-out planisphere menu
- An experience akin to watching a movie (A key point is that you will not skip the text.)

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Author: Kenji Miyazawa 
A Japanese literary scholar and poet of children's literature. Night on the Galactic Railroad is a famous work that has sold a total of over 6 million copies.

Music: Moskitoo
Provided by a composer who mainly focuses on electronica. Moskitoo released her debut album “Drape” on New York’s 12k.

Illustration, design and production: Takeshi Sainen

Programming: Tom

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You can see the demo video on YouTube. You can see it from the "App support" link.

If you have an iPad, there is also an English version.

If you have any problems with the operation of the app, please contact us. Search for “Night on the Galactic Railway” in the iPad AppStore.

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## Key features

- Musical adaptation of classic novel
- Dream-like illustrations
- Toytronica music soundtrack
- Interactive reading experience
- Sliding text display
- Rotating planisphere menu

## Recent user reviews (10 of 18)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/id483857766/reviews.md

### 5/5 — 素晴らしいです。

*2016-08-21*

もういつ頃になるか、丁度無料になっている時にこの作品をインストールしました。それ以来、度々読み返しています。物語は言うまでもなく。音楽も繊細で煌めいて、moskitooさんの大ファンになりました。どうにか、サントラCDを出して欲しいと思い、漸くこちらに記させていただくことにしました。アプリを開いて、音楽を聴いている毎日です！

### 5/5 — 秀作

*2015-10-01*

作品の雰囲気がとても良いです。

### 5/5 — 素敵!

*2015-07-08*

知的で美しい絵と、きらきら輝く音楽が素敵でした。読み終わったあとは、おふたりのアーティストの作り出すきれいな宝石箱に包まれて眠れました。銀河鉄道の夜を原作にした作品はたくさんありますが、焼き直しというレベルでなく完全に新しい作品だと思います。出会えてよかったです。

### 5/5 — 素晴らしいです。

*2015-07-08*

幼い頃に読んでいた名作ですが、こんなにかわいい絵本として出版されて嬉しいです。今まで出版された銀河鉄道の夜と違って、外国の絵本を読む感覚に包まれ、とても新鮮です。美しい絵と音楽をかみしめているうちに、心が透明になっていく感じがしてきました。すばらしいです。ヘッドホンをして何度も何度も繰り返し読んでいます。お薦めします。

### 5/5 — 素晴らしいです！

*2015-02-20*

イラストも音楽もステキ！
ことば一つひとつを大切に味わって読みたいと思いました。
シリーズ三作まとめ買いしました。
新作を切望します。
★スクリーンショットで美麗なイラストを壁紙に使ってます。お気に入り♪

### 5/5 — きらめく星々

*2014-06-04*

美しいです。
『銀河鉄道の夜』の物語、イラスト、音楽、すべてがきらきらと綺麗にきらめいています。
物語を知っている人こそ、こちらの作品の作り出す美しさに、より驚くかもしれません。小説というより、さながらおとぎ話のようです…！

### 2/5 — 読みにくい・・・

*2014-05-24*

とにかく音が主張し過ぎで文章に集中出来ませんでした。

### 5/5 — BGMが世界観に合ってます♪

*2014-05-23*

とてもキレイです。
幼い頃に読んだそのままのイメージを思い出し、目頭が熱くなりました(ノ_＜)

### 5/5 — これお気に入り🎶

*2014-05-20*

作品に合った背景と音楽が素敵！
ベッドに入って部屋を暗くして読んでると作品の中に入って行っちゃう感じw
開発者様ありがとうございます🎶

欲を言えば文字フォントの変更やスクロール機能があると更に良いと思います！

### 5/5 — 心が切なくなります

*2014-05-20*

絵、音楽、インターフェースどれも素晴らしい。
星間を縫うような切ない音楽がお気に入り。
にんぎょひめのようにこちらにも子守唄機能が欲しい！

## Frequently asked questions about 音楽絵本・銀河鉄道の夜 (ポケット)

### What is 銀河鉄道の夜 (ポケット) about?

銀河鉄道の夜 (ポケット) is a musical and illustrated adaptation of Kenji Miyazawa's classic Japanese novel, "Night on the Galactic Express." It tells the story of two boys who embark on a magical train journey across the galaxy.

### What makes 銀河鉄道の夜 (ポケット) unique?

This app combines the classic story with dream-like illustrations and enchanting toytronica music to create an immersive reading experience. It aims to feel like watching a movie, encouraging users to engage with the text.

### What are the key features of 銀河鉄道の夜 (ポケット)?

Key features include beautiful sliding text, clear prose, a rotating pop-out planisphere menu for navigation, and an overall cinematic feel. The app contains 501 pages and can be read in approximately 40 minutes.

### Is 銀河鉄道の夜 (ポケット) available in English?

The description mentions an English version is available for iPad. For iPhone and iPod, the current version appears to be exclusively in Japanese.

### How often is 銀河鉄道の夜 (ポケット) updated?

The app was last updated on May 13, 2024, indicating active development and maintenance. The latest version is 3.1.

### What is the age rating for 銀河鉄道の夜 (ポケット)?

The app is rated for ages 4 and up, making it suitable for young children and families to enjoy together.

### Does 銀河鉄道の夜 (ポケット) have ads?

No, the application does not contain advertisements. It is a paid app that offers an uninterrupted reading experience.

### What devices does 銀河鉄道の夜 (ポケット) support?

The app is supported on iPhone and iPod devices. An English version is also noted as being available for iPad.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 3.1 — 2024-05-13

Bug fix

### 3.0 — 2022-06-05

Compatible with the latest version of iOS.

### 1.2 — 2015-06-04

This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon.

· Compatible with the latest version of iOS.
· A video preview is available on the APP STORE.

### 1.1 — 2013-04-04

･Bug fix of the newest iOS was performed. 
･The design of the icon changed to the "starlit sky".

### 1.0 — 2011-12-04

No release notes.

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