"elsie" <lcubbison@earthlink.net> wrote in message
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> "ten/mark" <tenchsama@cox.net> wrote in message
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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!
> >
> > ten/mark
> >
> >
> 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
>
> Wll, as I said it seems to be a common theme, still wonder what the source
is

ten/mark