Densha Otoko is love
So... I was doing some not very productive research on modern subcultures.... and while I was checking out the "otaku" section I stumbled across Densha Otoko (Trainman), a movie that was based on a true story.
Such was its success, that a novel, television series and some manga volumes have been made out of it.
It's about a lonely, 20-year old otaku who defends some women who are being harassed by a drunk on a train. One of the women he was defending he had thought to be real pretty and practically fell for her instantaneously. Subsequently, a couple of those women ask him for his address, including the girl he likes.
After all this he goes into a chat room (or forum?) and tells the users about what had happened and how he tried to help and how the women were grateful. They give him advice and cheer him on about making a move. Afterwards he's named "Densha Otoko" (Train man) by the users.
So basically the series is about this otaku trying to win the heart of this girl as he recieves advice from his online-friends.
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I'm watching the TV series on YouTube (sorry... ><) and I'm in love with it. x3 Just the first chapter made me want to burst into tears or die of laughter. I loved it in the way that you can feel empathy towards Tsuyoshi (the protagonist) and be moved by his reaction towards what goes on around him.
It's filled with drama, comedy, romance, it's a great story! Not to mention that the cast isn't that bad a t all.
If you're an otaku, or you hang around in chat rooms, or you've conversed in forums, or you simply are looking for something good... Go check it out!
I highly recommend it!
On other news... volleyball practice was cancelled today. That kinds sucks 'cuz everyone was all ready for practice and I like volleyball! But then I didn't sleep much yesterday and I was so tired...
Avatar isn't mine.
Anyway... go check out Densha Otoko!Or die! >>
Such was its success, that a novel, television series and some manga volumes have been made out of it.
It's about a lonely, 20-year old otaku who defends some women who are being harassed by a drunk on a train. One of the women he was defending he had thought to be real pretty and practically fell for her instantaneously. Subsequently, a couple of those women ask him for his address, including the girl he likes.
After all this he goes into a chat room (or forum?) and tells the users about what had happened and how he tried to help and how the women were grateful. They give him advice and cheer him on about making a move. Afterwards he's named "Densha Otoko" (Train man) by the users.
So basically the series is about this otaku trying to win the heart of this girl as he recieves advice from his online-friends.
I'm watching the TV series on YouTube (sorry... ><) and I'm in love with it. x3 Just the first chapter made me want to burst into tears or die of laughter. I loved it in the way that you can feel empathy towards Tsuyoshi (the protagonist) and be moved by his reaction towards what goes on around him.
It's filled with drama, comedy, romance, it's a great story! Not to mention that the cast isn't that bad a t all.
If you're an otaku, or you hang around in chat rooms, or you've conversed in forums, or you simply are looking for something good... Go check it out!
I highly recommend it!
On other news... volleyball practice was cancelled today. That kinds sucks 'cuz everyone was all ready for practice and I like volleyball! But then I didn't sleep much yesterday and I was so tired...
Avatar isn't mine.
Anyway... go check out Densha Otoko!