Train Man

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.

1. E1. A Love Being Watched Over by a Million People

   Jul 7, 2005 · 50m

   Yamada Tsuyoshi is a middle class otaku (Japanese geek) who one day defends Aoyama Saori from a drunkard on the train.

2. E2. I'm Off to My First Date; Big Transformation

   Jul 14, 2005 · 50m

   Yamada manages to finally reach Saori, inviting her to dinner. Following the advice from 2channel users, Yamada changes his appearance to impress Saori.

3. E3. Huge First Date Crisis!!

   Jul 21, 2005 · 50m

   Yamada feels the first date was a disaster; Saori calls and asks if he would like to meet up again. This time, however, Saori brings a friend along.

4. E4. Summer! Big Surfing Crash Course

   Jul 28, 2005 · 50m

   After Saori mistakes "surfing the web" for surfing, Yamada has to quickly learn how to surf to impress her.

5. E5. Big Anti-stalker Strategy

   Aug 4, 2005 · 50m

   A mysterious stalker starts harassing Saori. Yamada investigates to find out who the stalker is.

6. E6. A (Love) Confession is the Beginning of All Your Troubles!

   Aug 11, 2005 · 50m

   Yamada is invited to Saori's house for the first time for tea. Although he tries to tell Saori he likes her, he is unable to muster the courage. A second date is arranged and Yamada lies to Saori that he can't make it due to work but is actually going to a manga convention.

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