The special edition follows almost exactly the same story as the original episodes' version. Other than editing the episodes' footage together over the end-of-episode cliffhangers and removing the intro themes for a flowing singular story without interruptions, almost no differences exist save several extra or extended scenes, different background music in some places, and the final sequence with Ryotaro riding alongside the time trains not having the credits scrolling over it (an instrumental of Climax Jump is also played instead of the full song). Actual content differences include: