Fan reviews: Densha Otoko

miki_pon_87 · 15 Jun 2006

I just saw the dorama- it was soooooo cute. It made me rethink about what really is important in a relationship. A great dorama =)

anna_tran · 20 May 2006

I would feel pretty strange if I became just like Hermes, involved in a romance watched and advised by thousands of people... They say that love is between 2 people, but then a good public love is still better than a bad private breakup.

I have the pleasure to read the original thread on 2-channel.. To make the drama long enough to fill 11 episodes, the producer has definitely taken the liberty to add some elements, but I consider these extras to be unrealistic and do more harm than good - digressing from the original story line.

Oh, don't get me wrong, I still like the drama. But I just don't think it's as good as the golden age love dramas like Tokyo Love Story, Love Generation, Long Vacation, etc.

If you are a newage Internet blogger, you may find kinship between the story and your life and may enjoy it more...

newby · 18 May 2006

It is a really interesting movie for animation lover. Although the story is simple, the actors had done a good job to make this movie very good.~!!!!

Shindou · 4 May 2006

A rather unique dorama with a great storyline. Misaki and Atsushi played their roles well with great performance by Miho and the rest of the supporting cast. Atsushi plays his role very well although his character sometimes feels so ridiculously pathetic that it slightly degrades the believability of the story. The storyline was easily one of the most predictable I've ever seen but I definitely enjoyed seeing how the cast handled their parts, in particular all of the people on the forum - the special in the end was quite good in that sense. Definitely recommended for its uniqueness!

addicted2tackey · 2 May 2006

My review title says it all.

I just don't get why other people like it so much~ X_x" It was way corny, very predictable, more than annoying and it literally dragged me.

I had to say that the only thing that made me stick throughout the series was the 1-5 seconds Shun Oguri moments scattered throughout the drama.

I'd give it a one if i can but Shun Oguri was sooo good-looking there, I had to give it a 2. So i'd say if you're a big Oguri fan, watch it. I got my money's worth because of him~ *roflmao*

Grim Eyes · 26 Apr 2006

Densha Otoko tells the story of a hardcore Otaku's quest to win the girl of his dreams with a little help from a whole bunch of people all over Japan. The story is very emotional and moves you to root for Densha's character. The show was able to show its message of "just be yourself" without getting preachy or being too cliche. The performances were great for the most part but Itoh Atsushi (Densha Otoko) may annoy some poeple with his over the top crying in nearly every episode. Honestly, who the heck cries like that everytime you talk with the girl your in love with?

If you want a show with great comedy and drama, where you cheer for the underdog every episode, this show is for you.

jabbajabba · 22 Apr 2006

Funny storyline. Ito Atsushi plays Yamada very well. His overwhelming "otoko-ness" is hard to not laugh at lol, but at the same time warms your heart with his sincerity.

youhei_mito · 19 Apr 2006

the first-half of this drama is practically unbearably slow -_-" but i must say the story kinda picks up towards the end. :) densha otoko is a total loser in the beginning, but u'll slowly come to see his good traits (except the fact tat he cries in every single ep o_o felt like strangling him everytime he bawls in front of the girl).

i initially tot the whole internet-whining-post concept was redundant & uncalled for, but i guess it does contribute to the big picture. ^^; though i was more interested in some of the side characters' stories than the densha otoko himself.

wouldnt say this drama is tat fantastic, but the overall theme in the end is quite endearing.

muffin707 · 19 Apr 2006

Very funny and heartwarming. I. Atsushi was perfect as Yamada, although he can be a bit annoying at times with the constant stuttering when he's around her.

boru · 19 Apr 2006

I saw it before my girlfriend did. I was sooo relieved that she cried too! She didn't want to see it at first because she has had it with my fascination for all things japanese but now she's hooked. She had the same gripes and annoyances I had (the crying, the trembling) but we both saw it as a great romance.

Aquilo Aeolus · 14 Mar 2006

-1 off for Densha's trembling in the end

Overall this is one of the best Drama I've seen
I love how this one actually has a real believable geek in it verses the movie who used Yamada voted one of the coolest young actor,

Masaki's performance was really good to portraying the rich elgant goddess to the lowly Otaku. The Comedy was played out really well except maybe the Stalker ep could have had a more serious ending that just another spineless photo otaku behind it, maybe an actually Stalker that Densha had to fend off would have been better, but its still really good. I loved how the thread residents were portrayed in this show^^ using alot of the actual quotes from the forum too

The only thing I really didn't like too much was that in the forum and book Densha actually does grow much more as in he becomes less trembling more courage etc... Although in the beginning the drama was amazing they should have made Densha a stronger character near the end, instead of still crying and trembling this much.

also I think it would have been better if Kazuyai would have been an actual even rival for Densha to compete with instead of just a comic relieve. Wow I'm bashing Densha a lot instead of praising it hmm.. but seriously with those points aside this drama is reaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaalllly worth watching. I don't know but it makes you laugh till you cry at some points and cry in with saddness when Densha goes though trouble it was done really nicely. This is probably the best drama of 2005^^

so ya GO WATCH IT

noodlefreak · 12 Mar 2006

Wow I had so much fun watching this drama. Originally, I was planning to skip this one, but everyone talked about how good it was...so fortunately, I gave in! It's a cute and funny story. And all the otaku stuff and gosh...just everything about it made me laugh like crazy. The computer chat room scenes were very funny and sweet...except densha annoyed me a bit after a while with all that stuttering and crying. I also liked how I was able to relate to the characters who had online friends because of similar interests and situations. Very fun to watch

sizuka2006 · 2 Mar 2006

nice~

sagiarsyad · 12 Feb 2006

I have wtah this drama and get it DVD
if you watch Densha Otoko the Movie (Train Man : 2005), I highly suggest you to watch it until it very end second, some thing funny you will see.

LuffyKing · 6 Feb 2006

That "densha" guy is kinda annoying but i have to admit that hes a real good actor. The actors, actresses and plot have made this serie so enjoyable.

inessalenin · 21 Jan 2006

I'd seen the movie and thought it great. And this VCD is my colleague lent me so I take a look. At first, I saw Episode 1 and thought it's a bit drag but later, it became funny. Especially last episode, Hermes's mother ...
And I also found some rising stars like Hermes's brother.

denshaotoko91 · 8 Jan 2006

This is without a doubt my favorit japanese drama. I like Densha even though he's a loser who gives in to every deal. I just wish it was longer......

azzwipe · 29 Dec 2005

I can't believe it took me this long to actually sit down and watch this show. I simply love it! It has so many things going for it, from the amazing opening sequence to the incredible cast. I LOVE DENSHA AND HERMES!

erick_himura · 28 Dec 2005

If you are an otaku... and have interest in a women... all you need is this Drama......... Sugoi..... Banzai...........

Kirari Ililah · 26 Dec 2005

This is SO MUCH better than the movie for it not only emphasizes a love connection between two characters of different worlds, but it's FUNNY! The comedy mixture added into this drama makes this a hit for anyone that feels they cannot love someone that is a total opposite and may judge you differently. Ito Atsushi is not the best actor in the world, but he played this role with such precision that I believe him to be an "otaku".

Watch this, and I really mean WATCH IT because you'll be missing out on a drama that will make you laugh til you fall out of your seat! You'll feel so much emotion towards Atsushi's character that you'll think twice before you decide to make fun of a person of his stature ever again. The Ito's make a perfect couple for t his drama and so much chemistry that you just want it to last forever!