Densha Otoko
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Wed 2005/12/14 20:46
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"exsqueeze me?" I hear you say. I know - Densha Otoko is not an Anime but features a coolio anime intro produced by Gonzo (Kiddy Grade, Speed Grapher etc).
For those of you who dont know, Densha Otoko is about an Otaku who falls in lurve with the gorgeous Hermes. His first meeting with her is on the train (which is why this Otaku is known as Densha Otoko - or Train Guy).
Hermes is being harassed by some drunk and is about to flash his pinkie about when Densha Otoko beats off the drunk (and in the process gets beat himself). The story revolves around how he tries to win her heart whilst getting advice n support from his online chums at the A Channel bulletin board.
The intro is a "remake" of a 5 minute short anime which was put together for the 22nd Japan Sci Fi convention back in the 80's - the title was called DAICON 4. If you ever get to see it, you will see the similarities and notice the same music by ELO. The cute girly in the intro is Getsumen Heiki Mina and if you have seen Densha Otoko you would have noticed a figure of her on Densha Otoko's desk. there are rumors in Japan that Gonzo is going to produce an Anime series on Mina - I am sure it would be VERY popular if its true.
Densha Otoko is a fab drama and highly recommended.
Above: Read short stories about Mina's adventures at Fuji TV's HP.
For those of you who dont know, Densha Otoko is about an Otaku who falls in lurve with the gorgeous Hermes. His first meeting with her is on the train (which is why this Otaku is known as Densha Otoko - or Train Guy).
Hermes is being harassed by some drunk and is about to flash his pinkie about when Densha Otoko beats off the drunk (and in the process gets beat himself). The story revolves around how he tries to win her heart whilst getting advice n support from his online chums at the A Channel bulletin board.
The intro is a "remake" of a 5 minute short anime which was put together for the 22nd Japan Sci Fi convention back in the 80's - the title was called DAICON 4. If you ever get to see it, you will see the similarities and notice the same music by ELO. The cute girly in the intro is Getsumen Heiki Mina and if you have seen Densha Otoko you would have noticed a figure of her on Densha Otoko's desk. there are rumors in Japan that Gonzo is going to produce an Anime series on Mina - I am sure it would be VERY popular if its true.
Densha Otoko is a fab drama and highly recommended.
Eldon in America
Cool intro Danny! Im glad to see your showing more anime. Thanks to you I went out and bought myself a Ipod video lol.
(ID #34043) Posted on 2007/01/02 01:23
SbebiWan in France
I watched this drama some weeks ago, I saw the 11 episodes in less than a week ! it's really funny and the otaku's gimmics are all there ! And Hermes is so KAWAIIIIIIIIIII !
(ID #34044) Posted on 2007/01/02 01:23
thrasher in cool
that was a cool a anime intro makes me want to get a ipod!!!
(ID #34046) Posted on 2007/01/02 01:23
Leo in San Francisco
Now that was pretty great. What are using to pump out the audio from your iPod?
(ID #34047) Posted on 2007/01/02 01:23
Jason in New York
Yep the drama is a definite must watch for any otaku, or plain anime fans. BTW what the file size for a converted and ipod video compatible video would be? Your video is luring me to buy a ipod video. T___T
(ID #34048) Posted on 2007/01/02 01:23
Hates_ in London, UK
On a side note I found this today while randomly surfing: http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-2136713108867535619 "For fans of the acclaimed Japanese drama Densha Otoko. A Japanese variety show films random otaku in Akihabara via hidden cameras to find real-life versions of the protagonist in the drama" It was actually quite funny to watch!
(ID #34050) Posted on 2007/01/02 01:23
Richard Loxam in UK, Stockport
See! Real otaku are proper wierdo's :D
(ID #34054) Posted on 2007/01/02 01:23
tuna in Northampton, United Kingdom
Just finished reading the english translations of the original bbs logs and it really good, some halarious bits. I'm off to buy the dvd!
(ID #34056) Posted on 2007/01/02 01:23
Larry Tarino in New York
Damn it!You people in Japan are lucky,this has to be the best drama I've seen yet!
(ID #34059) Posted on 2007/01/02 01:23
Boris in USA
Nice, sounds like fun. I was wondering are you doing something to the videos. Because usually when someone records something off the monitor they get lines going over due to the difference in frequencies. I don't know if it’s the same with new iPod. :-)
(ID #34061) Posted on 2007/01/02 01:23
Danny Choo in Tokyo
Hey, Boris, Have not done anything in particular when encoding. I use iSquint to batch encode my anime. You sometimes may see swirly lines on the screen - that's because I stuck a film on the face of the iPod to prevent scratches to the screen.
(ID #34062) Posted on 2007/01/02 01:23
Tim of the H. in Toronto
Boris, that happens when you record off of a TV, becuase of the interlacing or the fields at 60Hz. Computer monitors are progressive, but are gerneally not on the exact timing of 60Hz so you get the lines. If it is recorded off of an LCD, then you do not get any lines.
(ID #34066) Posted on 2007/01/02 01:23
Boris in USA
oh, thanks for the reply :-) I'll keep this in mind next time I take pics at the computerlap. lol :-)
(ID #34086) Posted on 2007/01/02 01:23
Sean in San Francisco
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yCY-bPufp3U&search=densha%20otoko Check out episode 1 w/ english subtitles...
(ID #35197) Posted on 2007/01/02 01:23
dieplzomg in Chicago
Ah snaps, my last thing got cut off. To continue: Much LOVE for Densha Otoko. I bet it'd even be rather popular if it was brought over here and syndicated for American television. In fact, Asian drama shows could totally be the next big thing if marketed correctly.
(ID #36368) Posted on 2007/01/02 01:23
LargoLaGrande in Germany/"Mainhatten"...
Yeah, looks like pretty cool, also the Anime.
(ID #37716) Posted on 2007/01/02 01:23
Draven87 in Montebello, Ca
I found Densha Otoko at my local borders! I love it!
(ID #42596) Posted on 2007/01/02 01:23
Eldon in America
Cool intro Danny! Im glad to see your showing more anime. Thanks to you I went out and bought myself a Ipod video lol.
(ID #76047) Posted on 1999/11/30 14:12
SbebiWan in France
I watched this drama some weeks ago, I saw the 11 episodes in less than a week ! it's really funny and the otaku's gimmics are all there ! And Hermes is so KAWAIIIIIIIIIII !
(ID #76048) Posted on 1999/11/30 14:12
thrasher in cool
that was a cool a anime intro makes me want to get a ipod!!!
(ID #76050) Posted on 1999/11/30 14:12
Leo in San Francisco
Now that was pretty great. What are using to pump out the audio from your iPod?
(ID #76051) Posted on 1999/11/30 14:12
Jason in New York
Yep the drama is a definite must watch for any otaku, or plain anime fans. BTW what the file size for a converted and ipod video compatible video would be? Your video is luring me to buy a ipod video. T___T
(ID #76052) Posted on 1999/11/30 14:12
Hates_ in London, UK
On a side note I found this today while randomly surfing: http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-2136713108867535619 "For fans of the acclaimed Japanese drama Densha Otoko. A Japanese variety show films random otaku in Akihabara via hidden cameras to find real-life versions of the protagonist in the drama" It was actually quite funny to watch!
(ID #76054) Posted on 1999/11/30 14:12
Richard Loxam in UK, Stockport
See! Real otaku are proper wierdo's :D
(ID #76058) Posted on 1999/11/30 14:12
tuna in Northampton, United Kingdom
Just finished reading the english translations of the original bbs logs and it really good, some halarious bits. I'm off to buy the dvd!
(ID #76060) Posted on 1999/11/30 14:12
Larry Tarino in New York
Damn it!You people in Japan are lucky,this has to be the best drama I've seen yet!
(ID #76063) Posted on 1999/11/30 14:12
Boris in USA
Nice, sounds like fun. I was wondering are you doing something to the videos. Because usually when someone records something off the monitor they get lines going over due to the difference in frequencies. I don't know if it’s the same with new iPod. :-)
(ID #76065) Posted on 1999/11/30 14:12
Danny Choo in Tokyo
Hey, Boris, Have not done anything in particular when encoding. I use iSquint to batch encode my anime. You sometimes may see swirly lines on the screen - that's because I stuck a film on the face of the iPod to prevent scratches to the screen.
(ID #76066) Posted on 1999/11/30 14:12
Tim of the H. in Toronto
Boris, that happens when you record off of a TV, becuase of the interlacing or the fields at 60Hz. Computer monitors are progressive, but are gerneally not on the exact timing of 60Hz so you get the lines. If it is recorded off of an LCD, then you do not get any lines.
(ID #76070) Posted on 1999/11/30 14:12
Boris in USA
oh, thanks for the reply :-) I'll keep this in mind next time I take pics at the computerlap. lol :-)
(ID #76090) Posted on 1999/11/30 14:12
Sean in San Francisco
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yCY-bPufp3U&search=densha%20otoko Check out episode 1 w/ english subtitles...
(ID #77201) Posted on 1999/11/30 14:12
dieplzomg in Chicago
Ah snaps, my last thing got cut off. To continue: Much LOVE for Densha Otoko. I bet it'd even be rather popular if it was brought over here and syndicated for American television. In fact, Asian drama shows could totally be the next big thing if marketed correctly.
(ID #78372) Posted on 1999/11/30 14:12
Informatics(ComSci-ish) student/ self-taught graphic designer and illustrator
*agrees*
(ID #299459) Posted on 2008/09/13 02:50
LargoLaGrande in Germany/"Mainhatten"...
Yeah, looks like pretty cool, also the Anime.
(ID #79720) Posted on 1999/11/30 14:12
Draven87 in Montebello, Ca
I found Densha Otoko at my local borders! I love it!
(ID #84600) Posted on 1999/11/30 14:12
This was definitely one of the funniest dramas I have ever seen. Really liked it a lot.
(ID #165597) Posted on 2008/04/03 00:12
Informatics(ComSci-ish) student/ self-taught graphic designer and illustrator
I finished watching Densha Otoko a couple of months ago and wished that the opening sequence was an actual anime series. It was very well animated~! ^_^ The drama is really cute and sweet. Its supposedly a true story which is really cute <3
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