Fan reviews: Densha Otoko

cksupes · 3 Jun 2012

A must see dorama for starters, lots of laughs!!

anon001 · 12 Jun 2011

i feel very dissapointed wasting my time watching this drama...
the regular scene of densha and aladdin forum follower become very annoying..hate to see how they over react and being nosy in people life..and densha himself just make no sense while asking for people advice on how to run his life..is he doesnt know to make a choice on his own?? most importantly for his sake??!!

then i cant help myself to feel soo disgusting with densha ugly face crying along 11 epiosde of the drama..i want him to stop crying and acting like a real man for once.

i hate him in otaku outfit, the bandana, the baggy jeans..is just super ugly and disgusting>>i think guitar otaku is look so much better then stupid, ugly awkward densha.

densha absolutely not deserve hermes at all...this story is plotting to satisfy every geek ever existed out there..this is about geek fantasy..because hermes is soo beautiful and perfect..too good to b true..

this drama is soo not funny, not heart warming and not sad at all..
i give my vote for only beautiful ito misaki..

ester_grace · 28 Nov 2010

Very very funny,, not just the otaku man ito atsushi but also toyohara kosuke. He was even funnier than the lead actor, what a pity to saw him always had a bad luck,, hihhi

arsoys · 20 Oct 2010

It's a little long, but blindingly romantic and at times ridiculously funny.

I wish they hadn't quite added on so much to the basic 2chan posts. But just for the one on one scenes between Hermes and Densha, I'll still give it 10/10.

The truly scary thing is that both the story and the body/faces of both the Girl and the Boy absolutely channel Jobyna Ralston and Harold Lloyd in Girl Shy. Check it out, especially the train scene. (yes, train scene). And LOOK AT THEIR FACES (1924!!!)

To think this may (?) have actually taken place in Tokyo in 2004 just blows the mind, well and truly.

Spider · 19 Aug 2010

Maybe it was the timing, but for me this was exactly what I needed... a nice, sweet and charming romantic drama. The idea that this is based on a true story just adds to its appeal. To think that Train Man and Hermes-sam actually exist brings a smile to my face. There's still some good and niceness in the world! The acting is not top notch, but the story is touching and enduring for this light hearted and thoughtful drama. To think that people actually got inspired while reading the tread and cheered Train Man on and maybe changed abit themselves is moving! Sometimes you got to step out from the background or the view never changes. Train Man steps out and than some! Fell for Hermes-san myself as she was so sweet! A must watch, and I understand now why so many here recommend watching this drama as your first introduction to JDramas... very satisfying!!!

MonsterZero65 · 15 Aug 2010

I laughed, I cried, I watched it again and again. The nerd who falls for the elegant and beautiful "Hermes". Easily one of my top all time favorites. Jinkama-san really made the show for me as well. Loved her.

Sambalici · 17 Apr 2010

I think dorama version is better than movie and manga adaptations. Very funny.

inkfish021 · 30 Jul 2009

Densha Otoko [series] is a highly entertaining and incredibly moving romantic comedy drama with a plethora of interesting, lovable characters. Based on a true story, the story is simple but brilliant tale of love and hope, that no matter who you are or what situation you are in, anyone can make a miracle. :) I STRONGLY RECCOMMEND EVERYONE TRY IT.

gizm092 · 6 Feb 2009

Jdramas generally don't focus so much into the other huge cultural icon of anime, so that makes this a unique drama from the get-go especially for anime fans. When my friends recommended this drama to me, I was like 'what the hell, train man?' It turns out to actually be a watchable drama with not only a unique theme, but a unique art direction with the web forums and blogging. You'll have to watch it to know what I'm talking about. You won't be disappointed, but you'll probably be annoyed by the whiney-ness.

doublemask · 8 Oct 2008

When I first read the synopsis I thought it'd be a ridiculous stupid show. But when I read the reviews again, I decided to just give it a try. And I'm glad I gave it a chance. It's really not as bad as it seems. It's really funny!! Although if you think about it, having a person get that obsessed over a complete stranger, and then having it broadcasted all over the internet is sort of freaky. Once you get over that, the drama is more enjoyable. The actors really make you feel their otaku-ness to the point where you go "omg.that's so lame." Would have liked to see a bit more about the other otaku's lives though.

cido · 28 Jul 2008

one of the best movie...

teach us about an effort to get true love...

emily00 · 5 Jul 2008

Wonderful drama. While they branched off a lot on the 'real' story of Densha Otoko, I still think they did it well and improved it a bit. Love the characters and it's very funny, at the same time it can be sad and happy and whatever else. But ends as a very sweet story. Good for both fans of Otaku lifestyle, and fans of romance dramas.

jed_ka · 7 May 2008

The story of what could turn to the traditional relationship between Japanese Otaku and ordinary people, there is plenty to laugh and a lot of courage!

I have read the series, the Special, and the movie seen: men must trust themselves before man makes new things!

justjuice · 9 Apr 2008

The best Japanese drama I've seen, and the best program I've seen for years. Hilarious, moving, inspiring.

The only little thing was that Densha cried too much. Someone should've slapped him (Hermes san?) and told him to act more like a man.

But, anyway, we forgive him.

If you're a normal guy and not some superstud who's never been rejected, then you can really empathise with Densha.

And Hermes san....so MOE!

reirashinobu · 24 Feb 2008

Love this drama very much! eventhou got silly parts here and there but i still love it! eventhou i hate it when Yamada-san always crying but I can understand Otaku's feeling... hehee...
for them its very hard or can say its impossible to get women to like or falling in love with them!

A_rika · 15 Feb 2008

At first I'm not interested in watching but after the 3rd epi I found this drama enjoyable. The cast did their job well and the storyline got more interesting in the last few eps. I love Kazuya's scenes though because his scenario always gone bad...

Overall it's a fun watch drama with scenes that'll make you rolling on the floor laughing

kacang · 21 Dec 2007

I like that part.

honolulu · 5 Dec 2007

Not even in my personal top-ten of doramas.
Only a few smiles (not even laughter), no tears at all !!!
The humor is just silly, but not lovely-silly (as e.g. in 'Yama Onna, Kabe Onna' also starring Itoh Misaki), just stupid-silly.
Yamada is too pathetic, too exaggerated with all that stammering (too much !!!), allthough I 'like' him more, than Ichitarou in 'Glory Days' (just 200% pathetic & annoying !!!)
Misaki is much better as 'tomboy', so Yamada's sister and Mizuzki as tomboys I liked most, nearly the only reason, why I've finished this serie. Certainly not, because of Densha Otoko or Itoh Misaki, Hermes' character didn't fit her at all (I love her as Natsumi in 'You're under Arrest' or 'Yama Onna,...').
If you want a beatuful, really heartwarming romantic comedy, better wtch 'Boku dake no Madonna', 'Long Vacation' or 'Satorare'..........these are much, much, much more lovely !!!!

yufan · 1 Nov 2007

what's the hype??? I can't even get past the first 15 min of the first episode... itoh misaki's acting was really bad? she seems to be trying, ain't natural...

Hraefn · 28 Sep 2007

... but still good nonetheless. To be honest, though, I think I prefer the real Train Man story -- reading the posts as they happened gives you a sense of suspense like nothing any show could give. That fact that it's real life just makes it better.

If any of you are interested, head on over to the Project Densha website: http://www.rinji.tv/densha/ It's the English translation project of the actual BBS postings by the real Train Man himself, complete with replies from the 2ch community and ASCII art. ^^