Densha Otoko [Eng Subs] (Complete + Extras + DX SP)

Last edited by greyhorse on Sat Sep 03, 2005 12:19 pm; edited 39 times in total

EPS 1-8 SUBTITLES UPDATES:
This drama was just too hilarious; I was actually banging my fists on my desk. It was also incredibly real to me too. It's rare that so many of the references mean so much to me. Part way through the drama I decided I had to sub this, and so here it is.

Starting from episode 2, I'll be using the Korean translations for their timing work. I've modified them a little to match what I write, but their files really speed up the work. My hats off to them. And thank you tianj, for always sending me the Korean translation files.

Ep. 5 sub info:
The Japanese term stalker referrs to anyone who follows their object of interest home, takes pictures of them, roots thru their garbage...

Ep. 8 info:
Thanks again to everyone who offered suggestions and their help for the translations. I'm fortunate that I have such knowledgeable people to call on for help. Thanks as well to everyone who cheered me on from the sidelines. My thanks also go to pocemit for uploading this episode. I really had a good laugh watching this ep.

Special thanks go to JT for the sushi. For those of you keeping tab, I barely put up a fight before letting JT pay. I felt honored that you took the time out of your busy schedule to hang out with me before heading off to Tokyo for your vacation. I just hope any residual trama you suffered from the sheer boredom has worn off by now...

Last but certainly not least, thanks to junkboy77 for uploading this series. Enjoy it everyone!

The Unfortunate News:
I know this is the worst possible thing I can pull on everyone, but due to sudden changes in person circumstances, I won't be able to devote any where near as much of my time to subtitling this series as before. This means that subs could take as much as a week or more to complete. Now that people have become used to receiving subs days after the RAWs become available, I don't think it'll be fair making people wait so long. Although I would have liked to complete this series on my own, I think it would be best for everyone if someone else took over subbing the the last 3 episodes.

I realize that anyone who works on a drama wants to be involved from the beginning. Asking someone to take over a project when it's nearly finished borders on insult, and I'm sincerely sorry for this. A popular drama like this must be a subtitler's dream, and I'm sure there were other people, perhaps more qualified than me, who wanted to subtitle it. To abandon a project like this partway is stabbing a lot of people in the back, and I'm so very sorry for this.

My decision to sub this series was a spontaneous decision carried out in the excitement of watching the first episode, and while I didn't forsee such popularity for these subs, I wasn't exactly thinking either. The first week after releasing the subtitles for ep. 01, the number of downloads for the subs had just passed 300, and I expected this number to drop in later episodes as people lost interest. We're now in the thousands, and the number of people who are affected by my decision has increased by an order of magnitude. This is the reason why I'm asking someone else to take over the subtitles. I still would like to complete this series, but there are too many fans of this drama who would be crushed at having to wait so long.

If anyone is interested in subbing the remainder of this series, please contact me to let me know you'll be working on it. Otherwise, I'll be working on it like before, but for a much delayed release. Anyone who does take over the series is free to use my previous subs in anyway they'd like. Perhaps you might like to re-issue eps. 1- 8 in your own style.

Once again, my deepest apologies to everyone whose hopes I've betrayed. Whatever happens, I hope you will continue to support Densha Otoko until the end.
-greyhorse

About New Subtitlers:
Good news! I've recieved messages from 3 people so far who are willing to work on the series, so we'll definitely get subtitles by someone. Masakun, aviness, and freemink have all responded to the call, but this does leave the question of who will end up working on them. If one of you three wants to let someone else work on them, this would make things easier, but then again 3 different subtitles might be interesting to see. Any of you can message me for suggestions or confer amongst yourselves. Either way, thanks for volunteering.

Update: Masakun will be releasing subtitles of his own regardless of what happens. I wish you the very best vibes and will hope that inspiration comes your way when you most need it. Sometimes you just gotta kick back and listen to some tunes before that phrase pops up.
Additional: freemink will defer to Masakun's enthusiasm, but will be standing by in case Masakun cannot finish the subs.
-greyhorse

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EPS 9-11 (+SPECIAL) SUBTITLE UPDATES:

Ep. 9 subtitle files:
3 versions available (click on names to download):
aviness [pg. 50]
densha-lover and Sirynx77 [pg. 54]
Masakun [pg. 52]

Ep. 10 subtitle files:
3 versions available (click on names to download):
aviness [pg. 63]
densha-lover and Sirynx77 [pg. 67]
Masakun [pg. 70]

Ep. 11 Finale subtitle files:
4 versions available (click on names to download):
aviness [pg. 76] (with Kanji Karaoke version)
aviness [pg. 76] (no Karaoke version in case you have problems displaying Kanji)
Masakun [pg. 82]
densha-lover and Sirynx77 [pg. 82]

Densha Otoko NG Special Subtitles:
Timed to this torrent
aviness & OTL [pg. 83]

Densha Otoko Another Finale SP:
Timed to this torrent
aviness [pg. 89]

Densha Otoko Deluxe SP:
Timed to this torrent
subs by Masakun

P.S. feel free to contact xiaryx (preferably via PM) or other moderators about changing the first post if you updated your sub or have a new sub available. Many thanks!

Posted: Mon Jul 11, 2005 1:55 am Post subject: Post Rating: 0

Thank you so much for the subs!!!! I have really been wanting to watch this since everyone keeps talking about how hilarious it i! Thanks for the hard work!

Posted: Mon Jul 11, 2005 2:05 am Post subject: Post Rating: 0

so fast,thanks GREYHORSE.

Posted: Mon Jul 11, 2005 2:12 am Post subject: Post Rating: 0

oooh..nice...hope to see u continue the subs..thanx a lot for ep1 sub

Posted: Mon Jul 11, 2005 2:33 am Post subject: Post Rating: 0

Thank you! I'll be watching this tonight! Thanks Thanks!

Posted: Mon Jul 11, 2005 2:39 am Post subject: Post Rating: 0

omg thank you so much, shall watch it now. the other dramas i've been watching v attentively, trying to understand.

Posted: Mon Jul 11, 2005 3:05 am Post subject: Post Rating: 0

Wow its great that everyone is gunna get to watch and understand this so early. Smile

This and slowdance are already being translated, thats pretty crazy for new dramas. Smile

Posted: Mon Jul 11, 2005 3:31 am Post subject: Post Rating: 0

Incredible ! Thanks. I thought I had to wait for weeks if not months for the subs.

You made our day.

Hey, GREYHORSE, you are a Canadian. So am I, from Ontario too !

Posted: Mon Jul 11, 2005 3:34 am Post subject: Post Rating: 0

Thanks greyhorse for posting the subs. For convenience, it's best to name the file after the video filename so that you don't get newbies asking why the subs don't show up. Smile

Great job

H2 · Posted: Mon Jul 11, 2005 3:43 am Post subject: Post Rating: 0

Super fast subs.. Thanks Suprise

By the way Densha Otoko is officially highest ratings this season w00t

Yay!!

http://wiki.d-addicts.com/Densha_Otoko

Posted: Mon Jul 11, 2005 4:24 am Post subject: Post Rating: 0

Awesome, thanks thanks thanks!

Posted: Mon Jul 11, 2005 4:59 am Post subject: Post Rating: 0

Wow, thank you so much greyhorse for subbing this drama! I watched it without subs and caught about half or so but the internet conversation part went by too quickly. Anyway, this drama is great and the main character is adorable .. in a dorky way. =) Thank you!

Posted: Mon Jul 11, 2005 9:21 am Post subject: Post Rating: 0

thanks for the subs Smile

Posted: Mon Jul 11, 2005 9:59 am Post subject: Post Rating: 0

WOW

thanks man. Great work there form the subs. Big Smile

Posted: Mon Jul 11, 2005 10:45 am Post subject: Post Rating: 0

oh god! thnks a lots!!!

I saw it and I really wantedd to really udnerstand it...I laguged a lot even I didn't know exactly what they were saying pinch