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Train Man: Densha Otoko movie release

By Julie Gray
September 27, 2006 - 04:58

   VIZ PICTURES ANNOUNCES FIRST RELEASE TO BE

            TRAIN MAN: DENSHA OTOKO

 

Quirky Romantic Tale Of An Otaku Who Finds Love To Make North American Premiere in New York

 

VIZ Pictures, an affiliate of VIZ Media LLC, the leading U.S. publisher of Japanese animation and comics that focuses on Japanese live-action film distribution, has announced the forthcoming theatrical release of the quirky romantic comedy TRAIN MAN: DENSHA OTOKO. 

 

TRAIN MAN: DENSHA OTOKO is the film inspired by the phenomenal bestseller by Hitori Nakano that took Japan by storm. Based on true events that took place on a popular Internet Bulletin Board website (BBS) in Japan called �g2ch,�h this fairy tale-like story has become a media sensation, and been adapted in book, comic, television drama, and movie formats. Released in 2005, the movie became an instant hit, grossing over 35 million dollars in Japan.

 

TRAIN MAN: DENSHA OTOKO is the story of a computer engineer otaku (the Japanese term for �ggeek�h), who is an average young man dressed in unstylish clothes and dorky glasses. As luck would have it, he encounters a pretty young woman on a commuter train and saves her from a lecherous molester, falling in love with her at first sight. A few days later he receives a thank-you message from the woman along with a set of Hermes teacups. Having never had a girlfriend or received a gift from a girl in his life, the otaku seeks out his pals on the BBS website for advice using his codename Train_Man (Densha Otoko). Deeply interested in Train_Man�fs first love, his BBS pals eagerly supply him with advice. Encouraged by their support, Train_Man undergoes a total makeover for his first-ever date with �gHermes.�h Little does he know that he is about to ignite an Internet phenomenon.

 

After it's initial premiere in New York the movie will move on to Portland, Chicago, Seattle and other major cities. TRAIN_MAN: DENSHA OTOKO, the manga will be released by VIZ Media on October 3. The official movie website is http://www.trainman-movie.com/.

 

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