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Geeky fanboy Ikumi Saiki has a dream that someday, somehow, he’ll finally get a girlfriend. Then one day, on the ... read full description
Geeky fanboy Ikumi Saiki has a dream that someday, somehow, he’ll finally get a girlfriend. Then one day, on the ... read full description
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May 24, 2010
Sarah
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Gag! It got the basics of the Train Man story, but there were so many starbursts and hearts I felt like the book was hot pink even though it was printed in black and white. I did like the moment when Train Man explained that he felt he should walk the girl home, but she said no so he didn’t. And everyone said, Girls just say that to be polite, but you absolutely must insist on walking her home or you won’t have a chance. Unless, of course, she really means it and doesn’t want you to walk her hom
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May 20, 2011
scarlettraces
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my second-to-least favourite version of the story, mainly due to the art (my least favourite is the tv show, which i couldn't finish watching because of acute cringe). the redeeming feature of this redaction is that Hermes (named Mai here, which is - weird) comes across like a real, normal girl, probably because the manga is by a woman - but it's a shame that to achieve this, the otaku pov that never sees her as less than idealised is diluted. good cultural notes at the back.
Dec 17, 2009
Aimee
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Train Man (Densha Otoko) is a Japanese-based story of an “otaku,” which closely translates to an anime/video game fanboy, who finally found true love while rescuing a girl in the train. Lacking the know-how of love and matters of the heart, Ikumi Saiki, the male lead, must depend on his friends from an Internet forum for advices and dating suggestions! The thing I love about this book is that it clearly shows how love can bring out the best in people. After finding love, Ikumi gradually came ou
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Jan 06, 2012
Malissa
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This is a book I would *never* have picked up if it weren't for my teen book group. The story is sticky sweet romance (not my cup of tea), but I did love the explanation of the origin of the story that the author included at the end. We had a really great discussion of how the story (both the real story and the media sensation of it) affected Japanese culture. I recommend it as a book group selection.
Mar 20, 2009
Amy
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I loved the movie, and figured I had to read the shojo manga in private. I was right. Sniffled my way through it. ^^; It's heartwarming, fluffy, made me giggle, and a total "awww! /gush" fest. /happy place
Jul 20, 2010
Treasure
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In a RARE moment for me, I will say the book is good but the movie is SO MUCH BETTER! The book is cute and rather trivial, but the movie is touching and deep and I sobbed through it. See the movie.
Nov 01, 2007
Allison
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Ah, the heartwarming story of how the Internet helped a geek win the heart of a beautiful girl. Based on a series of anonymous posts on a Japanese message board, this possibly true tale has many incarnations, including a movie, a TV series, and several graphic novels. This version, a light and fun read geared toward females, is briskly paced with appealing character designs and dialogue. The English translation is clearly intended for those who are already familiar with Internet culture and cont
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Sep 12, 2007
Zen
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Geek boy fantasy about snagging hot girl. Meh.
Not a bad manga, decent art and so on, but the story is so incredibly old I couldn't bring myself to be very interested. At least this geek boy undergoes the requisite makeover first, instead of just inexplicably gaining the girl's interest by being gormless and getting regularly beaten up by her soon-to-be-dumped boyfriend.
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Not a bad manga, decent art and so on, but the story is so incredibly old I couldn't bring myself to be very interested. At least this geek boy undergoes the requisite makeover first, instead of just inexplicably gaining the girl's interest by being gormless and getting regularly beaten up by her soon-to-be-dumped boyfriend.
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Nov 30, 2007
Marilyn
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I'm recommending it for 7th and up because it's appropriate but the romance aspect may not appeal to that age. I thought this was a sweet story of first love with lots a appeal for both boys and girls. Good entre into manga for the uninitiated.
Feb 10, 2008
Sylvia
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I love this book. Its probably the best manga I've read so far. It is about how a nerd finds a girlfriend and he uses a chatroom 2 help him out.
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