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Train Man

2005Show1 season11 episodes

ComedyDrama
80
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb8.0

A deeply romantic, uplifting drama series about everyday modern life and growing up.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

Skip it if you want dark or edgy material

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Not for scares, brutality or adrenaline.

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Episodes

1 season · 11 episodes · best: S1E12 "Mouhitotsu no saishuukai supesharu Densha otoko vs Gitâ" 8.1

Episodes

7.3

Story

With the help of an online community, a nerdy and socially awkward man gathers the courage to start dating an attractive lady he met on a train.

Feels like

  • Romantic Comedy
  • Social Anxiety
  • Online Community
  • Nerd Culture
  • Heartwarming
  • Personal Transformation
  • Contemporary Japan
  • Hopeful
  • Relatable
  • Feel-Good

Cast

24 of 28 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Hideki Takeuchi
Written by
Shogo Muto
Produced by
Wakamatsu Hiroki
Music by
Achilles Damigos, Oh!Be

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

July 7, 2005 · September 15, 2005 · Ended

First aired
July 7, 2005
Last aired
September 15, 2005
Status
Ended
Length
1 season · 11 episodes
Genres
Drama, Comedy
Original language
Japanese
Made in
Japan
Keywords
based on true story

Q&A

6 questions, like "Is Train Man worth watching?"

Questions about Train Man

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is Train Man worth watching?

80
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 80 (IMDb 8).

Is Train Man okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

How long does it take to watch Train Man?

9 h

About 9 hours: 11 episodes in 1 season of about 50 minutes each, aired from 2005 to 2005.

Will Train Man make me laugh?

Funny

Yes: the humor is mostly situational comedy (7 of 10) and cringe comedy (7 of 10).

Is Train Man good for date night?

and 4 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFamily Movie NightFriends Night

Yes: romance is 9 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Is Train Man in English?

Japanese

No, it was made in Japanese.