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"). 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) on a commuter train. Miki Nakatani (from
Ring 2) takes on the role of a
beautiful office lady who eventually takes a slight interest in this socially-inept otaku. A complete moron when it comes
to the ladies, this young computer freak would rather stay in his fantasy land of anime, manga, toys, and computer games than
face the real world. Thus, when faced with the proposition of dating this new woman, he turns to the anonymous chatroom pals
for support, asking for tips on what just exactly he should do to win this woman's heart.
Densha Otoko is ultimately a nice guy, but for whatever reason, things just haven't happened for him yet in the romance
department. Despite his shyness, he's definitely looking to make some changes in his personal life. But will their advice
pay off? Can there be chemistry between these two vastly different people? And is there any chance that this guy will actually
grow up? The answers await in Densha Otoko, a curious spin on love, life, relationships, and the unabashed glory of
otaku geekiness!
DVD FEATURES:
- Language(s): Japanese, Cantonese
- Subtitle(s): English,
Chinese (T/S)
- Special Feature(s): Trailer
