The screenplay was written by arisa kaneko, and was based on. Its a wonderful underdog love story with great story telling. Today i want to talk about is densha otokotrain man. The otaku ultimately began dating one of the women the event, and the man s subsequent dates with the woman, who became known as. Densha otoko movie on dvd in january of 2007 via viz pictures, a new viz media sister company. Densha otoko translated as train man is a japanese movie based on the purportedly true story of a 23yearold otaku japanese geek who intervened when a drunk man was harassing a woman on a train. Liveaction musical series in the works oct 17, 2018 yukemuri sniper returns in 2nd new years tv special jan 2, 2012 liveaction gantzs 1st official teaser trailer posted. The first manga adaptation of train man would be densha otoko.
Though clearly aimed at teenagers, this unashamedly heartstruck movie is. The otaku ultimately begins dating one of the women, and posts on a website asking for advice every step of the way. The supposedly true story of a 23yearold otaku japanese geek who intervenes when a drunk man is harassing several women on a train. I havent seen a film that has more characters online or on a cell. It incorporates a dynamic ensemble cast enabling it to. The story is about a young man densha otoko helping a woman hermes from getting harassed by a drunken old man on the train and fall in love. Train man densha otoko has been one of the most significant recent japanese popular culture phenomena and represents the interrelationship between the development of new media, marketing trends and notions of masculinity. Out of nowhere, he soon finds himself in an unfamiliar role as. Based on a supposed true story, the film stars yamada takayuki from water boys and crying out love in the center of the world as a twentysomething computer nerd who goes by the chat room screen named densha otoko train manwink. We encourage you to leave comments regarding the densha otoko subtitles.
Nov 22, 2005 the geek receives a gift from the girl and turns to the 2chan forum, using the alias densha otoko train man, for advice on how he should handle the dating situation. This is one of the manga adaptations of the densha otoko series, based on the posts of a 23yearold otaku on the bulletin board 2channel, which spawned a bestseller book, an 11episode liveaction series from july 7. When a computer geek saves a pretty young woman from a molester on a train, its love at first sight. The film, which is based on a real incident in which a shy otaku intervened to help a girl who was being harassed by a drunk on a train, was a huge hit in japan where it spawned no fewer than four manga adaptations, a tv series.
But since im not a manga devote, im afraid i didnt recall it until after i had already decided to try this movie via netflix. The first thing you notice about the japanese romantic comedy train man. Watch full episode of densha otoko japanese drama dramacool. The otaku ultimately started dating with her and chronicled his event and his dates with the woman who became known as. Densha otoko movie synopsis, view the movie trailer, get cast and crew information, see movie photos, and more on. An assorted rogues gallery of internet posters then give him pointers on his love life. Densha otoko 2005 shosuke murakami on allmovie a sociallychallenged otaku japanese slang for. Out of nowhere, he soon finds himself in an unfamiliar role as protector when he ends up saving a woman from the advances of a drunken. This is one of the manga adaptations of the densha otoko series, based on the posts of a 23yearold otaku on the bulletin board 2channel, which spawned a bestseller book, an 11episode liveaction series from july 7, 2005 to october 6, 2005 and a film released in japan on march 26, 2005 and licensed in dvd by viz media.
The movies really a paean to the joy of busting out and taking a chanceeven if that just means asking a girl on a date. Apr 27, 2011 when a computer geek saves a pretty young woman from a molester on a train, its love at first sight. Train man is a movie, television series, manga, novel, and other media. Out of nowhere, he soon finds himself in an unfamiliar role as protector. This story, along with the corresponding tv drama is one of the culturally important treasures from the internet. The best part of the film is the communicating via the web in a chat room about the lead. Out of nowhere, he soon finds himself in an unfamiliar role as protector when he ends up. Following the adventures of an individual identified to the audience only as. Lol, sorry to start off with such a big word for the first day. I talked about this movie that was also drama on kaomoji page, so today i want to talk about this. Full list episodes densha otoko movie english sub viewasian, based on a supposed true story, the film stars yamada takayuki from water boys and crying out love in the center of the world as a twentysomething computer nerd who goes by the chat room screen named densha otoko train manwink. Also known as train man this is an article about the tv drama. The geek receives a gift from the girl and turns to the 2chan forum, using the alias densha otoko train man, for advice on how he should handle the dating situation.
Based on a supposed true story, the film stars yamada takayuki from water boys and crying out love in the center of the world as a twentysomething computer nerd who goes by the chat room screen named densha otoko train man wink. A tv series based on a book based on events that supposedly happened in real life. Densha otoko computer engineer otaku the japanese term for geek is an average young man, dressed in unstylish clothes and dorky glasses. Riding the pure love boom, it was only a matter of time before the smash hit novel was made into a movie, and the sweet, innocuous, and thoroughly unexceptional train man of 2005 was the result. Jan 11, 2019 densha otoko is a japanese movie released in 2005, adapted from a series of forum posts at 2channel site.
Adapted from a japanese bestseller thats apparently based on true events, train man. Boybashful and not overly bravedefends girl from obnoxious drunk on a tokyo train. I have not watched the anime nor the movie that was aired first so i cant make any comparisons. Densha otoko, translated as train man is a japanese movie, television series, manga, novel, and other media, all based on the.
Densha otoko centers on a twentytwo year old manga enthusiast known only by the online handle train man takayuki yamada. What other subtitles would you like to see from us. Jul 07, 2005 densha otoko first appeared on the screen back in 2005. But as luck would have it, he encounters a pretty young woman on a commuter train and saves her from a. As attractive as he is, he was able to convince me of densha otoko s pure, unadulterated onness. The otaku ultimately started dating with her and chronicled his event and his dates with the woman who became known as hermes on the japanese. Out of nowhere, he soon finds himself in an unfamiliar role as protector when he ends up saving a woman from the advances of a drunken salaryman osugi ren.
The otaku ultimately begins dating one of the women. The subtitle database subtitlesbank is sure to delight lovers of world cinema masterpieces. Densha otoko 2005 starring miki nakatani and takayuki yamada on dvd and bluray. The film is quintessentially japanese, as tokyo comes alive, full of bright lights and ultra. But as luck would have it, he encounters a pretty young woman on a commuter train and saves her from a lecherous molester, falling in love with her at first sight. As attractive as he is, he was able to convince me of densha otokos pure, unadulterated onness. Densha otoko, translated as train man is a japanese movie, television series, manga, novel, and other media, all based on the purportedly true story of a 23yearold otaku who intervened when a drunk man started to harass several women on a train. But for the drama i can say that the actors were really well picked. The december 2005 densha otoko sutairingu baiburu train man styling bible for otaku is a compendium of winners chosen from 5 entries in a 2005 contest sponsored by the web company apparel click, open only to fashion academy students around the same age as train man, to design clothing outfits that would turn akibakei otaku into moekei. Viz media has announced that it will release the live action train man.
Ito misaki plays aoyama saori, working as an office lady at a mnc, gets into trouble with a drunkard on a train. Densha otoko is definitely one of the best dramas ive watched, not about the super rich boy who falls for the poor girl, but about an otaku that falls for a refined lady. This entire story takes place on a japanese bulletin board system called. Densha otoko trailer english subtitles by films new people. Sep 12, 2006 the movies really a paean to the joy of busting out and taking a chanceeven if that just means asking a girl on a date. Watch full episode of densha otoko movie japanese drama. The otaku ultimately began dating one of the women. With takayuki yamada, miki nakatani, ryoko kuninaka, eita. Full episodes of densha otoko movie english sub viewasian. A true love story turned to bestselling novel, created from the internet bbs, 2channel to blockbuster hit movie. Densha otoko is a japanese movie released in 2005, adapted from a series of forum posts at 2channel site. Birds of prey and the fantabulous emancipation of one harley quinn street date.
Densha otoko, translated as train man is a 2005 japanese film, starring takayuki yamada and miki nakatani. As a form of appreciation, she sends him hermes teacups. A reallife thread on an internet forum started it all. Densha otoko first appeared on the screen back in 2005.
Densha otoko movie engsub japan movie 2005 kodrama. Sep 22, 2006 when densha notices an unruly drunk making a female train passenger miki nakatani uncomfortable, his snap decision to come to her rescue finds the relieved woman requesting his address so that she may send him a gift for his thoughtful display of kindness. First off this movie and drama came off of website 2ch in japan. Also released has been adapted into a tv series with similar plot. Unlucky in love for his entire life, train man has consoled himself to the fact that he probably wont be getting a girlfriend anytime this millennium, so he decides. A sentimental love story of an awkward nerd and a fashionable workingwoman based on supposedly real events, train man was collectively written. A tv series based on a book based on events that supposedly happened in. More than convinced, i truly believed he was the densha otoko. Densha otoko staring takayuki yamada and miki nakatani. Shes saved by yamada tsuyoshi, played by ito atsushi. Densha otoko, or train man is the name of a very popular book published in japan in early 2005, which tells the true story of a nerdy guy who falls in love with a girl who he saved from a drunk on a train. Hermess character isnt too special, but nakatani miki showed her capability of playing a sweet lady character so i wouldnt watch this movie to see her acting chops. The film was a big success at the box office, making the story of densha otoko popular.