Train_Man: Densha Otoko

電車男ネット発、各駅停車のラブ・ストーリー

Densha Otoko: Net Hatsu, Kakueki Teisha no Love Story

27 chapters

3 volumes

2005 – 2005

An awkward otaku, a charming woman, and a fortuitous meeting on public transit—can advice from an online forum lead him to love? The story began with a genuine post on an internet forum and sparked a national sensation. A shy man encounters a woman on a train and rushes to ask for help online: How does one approach women? What clothing should he choose for their date? Where should they go? The forum erupted with responses, and as their relationship progressed, the thread expanded. This thread later became a best-selling book, inspiring a popular movie and a successful TV series. Now, this manga offers a heartwarming portrayal of an online community rallying behind love and romance.

Information

Status: Finished
Format: Manga
Chapters: 27
Volumes: 3

Statistics

Rank: #1229
Score: 7.90
Votes: 5,174
Members: 11,676
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Serialized in

Young Sunday (Weekly)

Volúmenes & Capítulos3 vol · 27 ch

Volume 1Ch. 1–9

Cap. 1
Cap. 2
Cap. 3
Cap. 4
Cap. 5
Cap. 6
Cap. 7
Cap. 8
Cap. 9

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Background

Densha Otoko: Net Hatsu, Kakueki Teisha no Love Story was published in English as Train_Man: Densha Otoko by VIZ Media from October 10, 2006 to February 13, 2007. This is one of the manga adaptations of the Densha Otoko series, based on the posts of a 23-year-old otaku on the bulletin board 2channel, which spawned a best-seller book, an 11-episode live-action series from July 7, 2005 to October 6, 2005 and a film released in Japan on March 26, 2005 and licensed in DVD by VIZ Media.