Monday, September 22, 2008

densha otoko

Densha Otoko was on Celestial Movie on weekend. you know ... a love story for the geek in all of us! the film is based on a bestselling book, Densha Otoko, first released in 2005. one geek. one beauty. one thousand noisy chat room residents ...

computer engineer Otaku (the Japenese term for "geek") is an average young man, dressed in unstylish clothes and dorky glasses. he encounters a pretty young woman on a chikatetsu and saves her from 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, Otaku seeks out his pals on his BBS website for advice using his codename Densha Otoko: "how should i ask her out?" deeply interested in Densha Otoko's first love, his BBS pals eagerly supply him with advice. encouraged by their support, Densha Otoko undergoes a total makeover for his first ever date with "Hermes" lady. he is about to ignite an internet phenomenon ...

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