Quick Info
Status: Ended
Network: Fuji TV
Type: Scripted
Rating: 7.9/10
Train Man
Overview
With the help of an online community, a nerdy and socially awkward man gathers the courage to start dating an attractive lady he met on a train.
This production, originally released in 2005, has captivated audiences with its unique storytelling. As a Scripted series, it brings a fresh perspective to the Drama, Comedy genre, maintaining a strong viewer rating of 7.9 across its 1 season.
- Storyline Highlights:
- • Explores themes within Drama and Comedy.
- • Produced in Japan.
- • Original Language: Japanese.
Directed By
Written By
Starring Cast
Atsushi Ito
Densha otoko
Misaki Itō
Hermes
Maki Horikita
Aoi Yamada
Shigenori Yamazaki
Shinpei Asano
Miho Shiraishi
Kisuzu Jinkama
Shun Oguri
Munetaka Minamoto
Mokomichi Hayami
Keisuke Aoyama
Shiro Kishibe
Tsuneo Yamada
Seasons
Specials
5 Episodes • Aired 2005-10-06
No season overview provided for this season.
Season 1
11 Episodes • Aired 2005-07-07
Aoyama Saori, working as an office lady at an MNC, gets into trouble with a drunkard on a train. She's saved by Yamada Tsuyoshi. As a form of appreciation, she sends him Hermes teacups. Having no experience with the opposite sex, Tsuyoshi decides to ask for help on the Aladdin Channel BBS on how to interact with Saori. ~~ Adapted from the novel "Densha Otoko" (電車男) by Nakano Hitori (中野独人). ~~ Based on a real online conversation on the Japanese forum 2channel.
