From the bustle of a sprawling terminal to the quiet charm of a countryside stop, every train platform has its own charm. The moments we spend waiting for a train often leave their imprint on our hearts.

Get off at the next stop for this collection of illustrations featuring train platforms.

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Scenes from anime and manga have a strange way of making the mundane feel special, as if a story is waiting to happen. One of the most common everyday moments you’ll see is characters waiting at train stations. Perhaps they’re simply on their way to school or going home after a long day at the office. If they’re looking anxious or excited, they might be planning a longer journey to a faraway destination they’ve never been to. And sometimes, you might see people tearfully bidding their loved ones goodbye as they embark on a new chapter of their lives.

From hopeful to melancholy, today’s illustrations feature various scenes taking place at station platforms. Do you have any fond memories involving stations?

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Train station platforms are a great setting for just about any visual art piece. As places of transition, they symbolize both departures and arrivals. Whether your character is a young upstart bursting with enthusiasm about the world that lies ahead or a seasoned veteran returning home after many years away from everything and everyone they love, you can’t pick a better setting than train stations.

Just what sort of fantastic places do you think VTuber Suntory Nomu has seen in her travels?

Are there any characters below you’d like to meet at the station?

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