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Train Man

6.220051h 45mMovieComedyRomance

The purportedly true story of a 23-year-old otaku (Japanese geek) who intervened when a drunk man was harassing a woman on a train. The otaku ultimately started dating with her and chronicled his event and his dates with the woman (who became known as "Hermès") on the Japanese mega-BBS 2channel.

DirectorShosuke Murakami
WritersHitori Nakano·Arisa Kaneko
ProducersAkihiro Yamauchi·NIHIRA Tomoyo

Where to watch

Not available in United States
Streaming in 1 other country

Train Man isn't on any streaming service in United States right now, but it's available in Japan. Streaming rights are licensed per country.

Cast · Directed by Shosuke Murakami

Takayuki Yamada
Takayuki Yamada
Densha otoko
Miki Nakatani
Miki Nakatani
Hermes
Ryoko Kuninaka
Ryoko Kuninaka
Rika
Eita Nagayama
Eita Nagayama
Hirofumi
Kuranosuke Sasaki
Kuranosuke Sasaki
Hisashi
Tae Kimura
Tae Kimura
Michiko
Yoshinori Okada
Yoshinori Okada
Yoshiga
Ren Osugi
Ren Osugi
Middle-aged man in train
Hiroki Miyake
Hiroki Miyake
Tamura
Makoto Sakamoto
Makoto Sakamoto
Muto
Momoko Shimizu
Momoko Shimizu
Schoolgirl on the train
Naomi Nishida
Naomi Nishida
Hermes's friend

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Train Man — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Train Man?

Train Man isn't on any streaming service in United States yet, but it's available in Japan. Streaming rights differ by country — switch your country in the header to see where.

Is Train Man on Netflix?

No, Train Man is not on Netflix in United States as of August 2026.

Is Train Man on Amazon Prime Video?

No, Train Man isn't on Amazon Prime Video in United States right now.

Where can I watch Train Man for free?

Train Man isn't streaming in United States yet, so there's no way to watch it free at the moment.

What is the OTT release date for Train Man?

Train Man hasn't started streaming in United States yet. Based on the typical 6–8 week theatrical-to-streaming window, we estimate it will arrive around July 23, 2005. This is a prediction, not a confirmed date.

Is Train Man based on a true story?

Yes — Train Man is based on true events, dramatising real people and events (some details may be fictionalised for the screen).