{"id":107536,"date":"2023-07-14T09:42:09","date_gmt":"2023-07-14T13:42:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.fluentu.com\/blog\/learn\/japanese-drama\/"},"modified":"2025-03-18T15:37:02","modified_gmt":"2025-03-18T19:37:02","slug":"japanese-drama","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.fluentu.com\/blog\/japanese\/japanese-drama\/","title":{"rendered":"30 Best Japanese Dramas You Can Stream from Home in 2024"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Often shortened to J-Drama or referred to as \u30c9\u30e9\u30de <em>(dorama)<\/em>, Japanese dramas are easy to dive into thanks to endearing characters and captivating storylines.\u00a0They can be exciting, heartwarming or hilarious, and tend to be short and sweet\u2014making them that perfectly bingeable snack you might be craving.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Read on for 30 of the best Japanese drama series available for streaming today.<\/p>\n<p>[fluentu-toc]<\/p>\n<p>If you have Netflix, you&#8217;ll also like these Japanese TV series specifically on the platform. So don&#8217;t forget to check them out, too:<\/p>\n<p><lite-youtube videoid=\"ExXK4W0rZMI\"><\/lite-youtube><\/p>\n<h2>1. &#8220;Sh\u014dgun&#8221;<\/h2>\n<p><lite-youtube videoid=\"yAN5uspO_hk\"><\/lite-youtube><\/p>\n<p><strong>Episodes: <\/strong>10<strong><br \/>\nFirst aired: <\/strong>2024<br \/>\n<strong>Genre: <\/strong>Historical Drama, Adventure<\/p>\n<p>This newly released Japanese-American miniseries is based on the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.goodreads.com\/book\/show\/52382796-sh-gun\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">1975 novel of the same name<\/a>. It&#8217;s set in the year 1600 in Japan as Lord Yoshii Toranaga struggles against his enemies on the Council of Regents.<\/p>\n<p>When English sailor John Blackthorne (loosely based on the historical figure <a title=\"William Adams (pilot)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.britannica.com\/biography\/William-Adams\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">William Adams<\/a>) gets shipwrecked in a Japanese fishing village, an unlikely alliance is formed and drama ensues.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><strong>Watch it on:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hulu.com\/series\/shogun-5422a5f9-e4f1-475e-9217-65e8249388d0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Hulu<\/a><\/p>\n<h2>2. &#8220;First Love&#8221; (\u521d\u604b)<\/h2>\n<p><lite-youtube videoid=\"RYmQHMC8NII\"><\/lite-youtube><\/p>\n<p><strong>Episodes: <\/strong>9<strong><br \/>\nFirst aired: <\/strong>2022<br \/>\n<strong>Genre: <\/strong>Romance<\/p>\n<p>This romantic series follows a couple who grew up together during the late 1990s and early 2000s. As teenagers, they were carefree and in love. Fifteen years later, they meet again at very different points in their life.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>With unfulfilled dreams and the challenges of being adults, the two turn to their memories in an attempt to rekindle their love and fill a missing piece in their life. This series is very emotional and beautifully crafted\u2014get ready for some tears!<\/p>\n<p><strong>Watch it on:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.netflix.com\/title\/81137509?source=35\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Netflix<\/a><\/p>\n<h2>3. &#8220;Midnight Diner&#8221; (\u6df1\u591c\u98df\u5802)<\/h2>\n<p><lite-youtube videoid=\"OCGDVHjPX0c\"><\/lite-youtube><\/p>\n<p><strong>Episodes: <\/strong>50<strong><br \/>\nFirst aired: <\/strong>2009<br \/>\n<strong>Genre: <\/strong>Comedy, Drama<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Midnight Diner&#8221; is the story of a quaint little eatery that only opens from midnight until dawn and the lost souls who pass through. Each episode brings a new customer with a new story that&#8217;s touching, funny or surprising.<\/p>\n<p>If you like the series, you can watch the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.imdb.com\/title\/tt3958276\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">2014 movie of the same title<\/a> and the sequel, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.imdb.com\/title\/tt5741902\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">&#8220;Midnight Diner 2.&#8221;<\/a>\u00a0You can also make the dishes you see on this show thanks to my favorite Japanese recipe website, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.justonecookbook.com\/tags\/japanese-drama-inspired\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Just One Cookbook<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Watch it on:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.viki.com\/videos\/1176736v-midnight-diner\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Viki<\/a><\/p>\n<h2>4. &#8220;Terrace House&#8221; (\u30c6\u30e9\u30b9\u30cf\u30a6\u30b9)<\/h2>\n<p><lite-youtube videoid=\"wjp57cumkfM\"><\/lite-youtube><\/p>\n<p><strong>Episodes: <\/strong>98 in the original series (many variations have followed)<strong><br \/>\nFirst aired: <\/strong>2012<strong><br \/>\n<\/strong><strong>Genre: <\/strong>Reality<\/p>\n<p>Where American reality shows attempt to ignite drama, the Japanese reality show &#8220;Terrace House&#8221; takes a much more subdued approach. The show places three women and three men in a house and follows their interactions.<\/p>\n<p>It deviates from other reality shows in that all participants are free to come and go whenever they want. The show is beautiful, full of aesthetic shots and serene silences\u2014as well as a variety of realistic interactions between housemates.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><strong>Watch it on:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.netflix.com\/title\/80067942\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Netflix<\/a><\/p>\n<h2>5. &#8220;Mischievous Kiss: Love in Tokyo&#8221; (\u30a4\u30bf\u30ba\u30e9\u306aKiss\uff5eLove in Tokyo)<\/h2>\n<p><lite-youtube videoid=\"TRJV7gRdS1s\"><\/lite-youtube><\/p>\n<p><strong>Episodes: <\/strong>32<strong><br \/>\nFirst aired:<\/strong> 2013<br \/>\n<strong>Genre:<\/strong> Romantic Comedy<\/p>\n<p>Kotoko Aihara isn&#8217;t very bright. But what she lacks in smarts, she makes up for in spirit! So it&#8217;s not exactly a match made in heaven when she falls in love with the smartest boy in her school, Naoki Irie.<\/p>\n<p>Shortly after Naoki rejects her, an accident displaces Kotoko&#8217;s family and they move in with some of her father&#8217;s childhood friends\u2014and surprise! It&#8217;s Naoki&#8217;s home. As you can imagine, a lot of (generally wholesome) shenanigans ensue.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Watch it on: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.viki.com\/tv\/22593c-mischievous-kiss-love-in-tokyo\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Viki<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/watch.sling.com\/dashboard\/home\/1\/franchise\/d9e3fc90a7cbd1d0b0a0d79684745f4f\/browse\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Sling<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/video\/detail\/amzn1.dv.gti.50b8a905-a9ff-ed22-bca6-21f67be3972b?autoplay=0&amp;ref_=atv_cf_strg_wb\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Amazon<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.crunchyroll.com\/series\/GY5VK2KKY\/mischievous-kiss---love-in-tokyo?utm_campaign=media_actions&amp;utm_medium=deep_link&amp;utm_source=google\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Crunchyroll<\/a><\/p>\n<h2>6. &#8220;Re:Mind&#8221; (\u30ea\u30de\u30a4\u30f3\u30c9)<\/h2>\n<p><lite-youtube videoid=\"3-_WDHufpxc\"><\/lite-youtube><\/p>\n<p><strong>Episodes: <\/strong>13<strong><br \/>\nFirst aired:<\/strong> 2017<br \/>\n<strong>Genre:<\/strong> Thriller, Mystery<\/p>\n<p>A group of Japanese high school girls wake up chained to chairs around a large dining table. They have no idea how they got there or why it&#8217;s happening.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Every time the lights go out, one of them disappears. Can they figure out who&#8217;s doing this to them&#8230; and why? &#8220;Re:Mind&#8221; is a bit of a slow burner, but it definitely pays off for fans of classic mysteries.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><strong>Watch it on:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.netflix.com\/title\/80198794\" rel=\"\">Netflix<\/a><\/p>\n<h2>7. &#8220;Atelier&#8221; (\u30a2\u30f3\u30c0\u30fc\u30a6\u30a7\u30a2)<\/h2>\n<p><lite-youtube videoid=\"0R8MSTlt_Zw\"><\/lite-youtube><\/p>\n<p><strong>Episodes: <\/strong>13<strong><br \/>\nFirst aired: <\/strong>2015<strong><br \/>\nGenre: <\/strong>Drama<\/p>\n<p>Mayuko is fresh out of college with big dreams but no idea what to do next. She has a passion for fabric and design, and she finds herself working in a high-class lingerie shop with a demanding boss.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>As the series progresses, she learns what it takes to survive in the business world. This visually stunning show is about growth, inner beauty and finding your place in the world. And it will give you an insider look at the lingerie industry!<\/p>\n<p><strong>Watch it on:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.netflix.com\/title\/80067618\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Netflix<\/a><\/p>\n<h2>8. &#8220;Angel Heart&#8221; (\u30a8\u30f3\u30b8\u30a7\u30eb\u30fb\u30cf\u30fc\u30c8)<\/h2>\n<p><lite-youtube videoid=\"eY2_5XJr0WE\"><\/lite-youtube><\/p>\n<p><strong>Episodes: <\/strong>9<strong><br \/>\nFirst aired: <\/strong>2015<strong><br \/>\nGenre: <\/strong>Mystery, Crime, Sci-fi<\/p>\n<p>This drama is full of action, noir elements, humor and heartwarming moments. A police detective named Kaori and an assassin named Xiang-Ying are living on opposite sides of the law\u2014until their lives become inextricably linked.<\/p>\n<p>While Kaori dies in a freak accident, Xiang-Ying tries to end her own life but is brought back from the brink of death thanks to a new heart\u2014Kaori&#8217;s. Xiang-Ying now remembers both her own memories <em>and<\/em> Kaori&#8217;s.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><strong>Watch it on:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.crunchyroll.com\/angel-heart\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Crunchyroll<\/a><\/p>\n<h2>9. &#8220;Switched&#8221; (\u5b87\u5b99)<\/h2>\n<p><lite-youtube videoid=\"IMZTzDVfCfM\"><\/lite-youtube><\/p>\n<p><strong>Episodes: <\/strong>6<strong><br \/>\nFirst aired:<\/strong> 2018<br \/>\n<strong>Genre:<\/strong> Thriller, Fantasy<\/p>\n<p>Using the astrological powers of the Red Moon, an unpopular depressed girl switches bodies with one of her school&#8217;s most popular, beautiful students. The two soon find out how true their friends really are, and what it means when your beauty is only skin-deep.<\/p>\n<p>Based on a manga series by Shiki Kawabata, this show explores themes of social anxiety and depression.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><strong>Watch it on:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.netflix.com\/title\/80230018\">Netflix<\/a>\u00a0<\/p>\n<h2>10. &#8220;Good Morning Call&#8221; (\u30b0\u30c3\u30c9\u30e2\u30fc\u30cb\u30f3\u30b0\u30fb\u30b3\u30fc\u30eb)<\/h2>\n<p><lite-youtube videoid=\"1mh-khp4X8Q\"><\/lite-youtube><\/p>\n<p><strong>Episodes: <\/strong>27<strong><br \/>\nFirst aired: <\/strong>2016<strong><br \/>\nGenre: <\/strong>Romantic Comedy<\/p>\n<p>Nao thinks she&#8217;s finally getting her own apartment, but discovers she&#8217;ll be sharing it with Hisashi, a beloved (and very good-looking) boy from her class. Oh, and they have to keep their arrangement a secret.<\/p>\n<p>At first, Nao finds Hisashi aloof and self-centered. But as they get to know each other, she finds herself warming up to him. Feelings blossom as Nao struggles with schemes, bullying, love triangles and more.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><strong>Watch it on:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.netflix.com\/title\/80092878\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Netflix<\/a><\/p>\n<h2>11. &#8220;The Days&#8221; (\u65e5\u3005)<\/h2>\n<p><lite-youtube videoid=\"ZQkb7fCr2bQ\"><\/lite-youtube><\/p>\n<p><strong>Episodes:<\/strong> 8<strong><br \/>\nFirst aired: <\/strong>2023<strong><br \/>\nGenre: <\/strong>Drama<\/p>\n<p>This exciting Japanese series focuses on the real life events that took place after the Tohoku Earthquake and subsequent tsunami, which occurred on March 11, 2011.<\/p>\n<p>In the show, Fukushima nuclear power plant officials race the clock to avoid an even worse outcome than total meltdown. The show gets into the politics and government decisions regarding one of the world&#8217;s worst ever nuclear disasters. It&#8217;s pretty real seeming, so if you&#8217;re particularly sensitive to this disaster, view with caution.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Watch it on:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.netflix.com\/de-en\/title\/81233755\">Netflix<\/a><\/p>\n<h2>12. &#8220;Erased&#8221; (\u50d5\u3060\u3051\u304c\u3044\u306a\u3044\u8857)<\/h2>\n<p><lite-youtube videoid=\"PGhSBu1o7d0\"><\/lite-youtube><\/p>\n<p><strong>Episodes: <\/strong>12<strong><br \/>\nFirst aired: <\/strong>2017<strong><br \/>\nGenre: <\/strong>Fantasy, Mystery<\/p>\n<p>Satoru can travel back in time to prevent terrible incidents from occurring.\u00a0He&#8217;s convinced that his mother&#8217;s recent death is linked to a serial killer. Determined to get her back, he heads 18 years into the past to try and stop a series of child killings.<\/p>\n<p>Of course, time travel is never simple and every action has consequences. Will Satoru manage to save everyone? How is his mother&#8217;s death connected to a series of killings nearly two decades ago? Watch to find out!<\/p>\n<p><strong>Watch it on:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.netflix.com\/title\/80173711\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Netflix<\/a><\/p>\n<h2>13. &#8220;Meet Me After School&#8221; (\u4e2d\u5b66\u8056\u65e5\u8a18)<\/h2>\n<p><lite-youtube videoid=\"-Yn2N6TMLXQ\"><\/lite-youtube><\/p>\n<p><strong>Episodes: <\/strong>11<strong><br \/>\nFirst aired: <\/strong>2018<strong><br \/>\nGenre: <\/strong>Romance<\/p>\n<p>Hijiri and Akira are falling in love. Unfortunately, she&#8217;s a 25-year-old teacher and he&#8217;s her 15-year-old student. Meanwhile, Hijiri is engaged to a successful businessman while Akira has an admirer among his classmates.<\/p>\n<p>Will these star-crossed lovers find a solution to their predicament? This show tells this taboo story without glamorizing the relationship. It explores the emotional turmoil and social consequences of what most would consider an abuse of power.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Watch it on:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.viki.com\/tv\/38086c-meet-me-after-school\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Viki<\/a><\/p>\n<h2>14. &#8220;Kakegurui&#8221; (\u8ced\u30b1\u30b0\u30eb\u30a4)<\/h2>\n<p><lite-youtube videoid=\"1Qx6Y7p2wPo\"><\/lite-youtube><\/p>\n<p><strong>Episodes: <\/strong>15<strong><br \/>\nFirst aired: <\/strong>2018<strong><br \/>\nGenre: <\/strong>Drama<\/p>\n<p>At the prestigious Hyakkaou Private Academy, students are ranked based on their gambling skills. Those who win gain fame, money and a place among the school&#8217;s ruling elite. And those who lose must serve them.<\/p>\n<p>When Yumeko transfers in, she has no idea what she&#8217;s getting herself into. Luckily, beneath her innocent exterior, she happens to be a compulsive gambler\u2014and she does <em>not<\/em> play to lose. As she claws her way up the social ladder, the stakes keep getting higher.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><strong>Watch it on:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.netflix.com\/title\/80233218\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Netflix<\/a><\/p>\n<h2>15. &#8220;Miss Sherlock&#8221; (\u30df\u30b9\u30fb\u30b7\u30e3\u30fc\u30ed\u30c3\u30af)<\/h2>\n<p><lite-youtube videoid=\"V0FIUz5OpT4\"><\/lite-youtube><\/p>\n<p><strong>Episodes: <\/strong>8<strong><br \/>\nFirst aired:<\/strong> 2018<strong><br \/>\nTheme: <\/strong>Crime<\/p>\n<p>The famous detective Sherlock Holmes has had many interpretations over the years. &#8220;Miss Sherlock&#8221; reimagines the brilliant sleuth yet again, as a woman in modern-day Tokyo.<\/p>\n<p>The show follows consulting detective Sara &#8220;Sherlock&#8221; Shelly Futaba and her roommate Dr. Wato Tachibana as they solve crimes together. Warning: this is a rather dark reimagining that features some horrendous deaths.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><strong>Watch it on:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/tv.apple.com\/us\/episode\/the-first-case\/umc.cmc.6t8oh94xpdj9n7o6msw2sn2gl?action=playSmartEpisode\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Apple TV<\/a> |\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/tv\/show?id=18czN2oZigCP_LYnJ4KnpA&amp;cdid=tvseason-X1el1bSU2Ibj9wdvNKSJPQ&amp;gdid=tvepisode-RvVX1Ro3CNk\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Google Play<\/a> |\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hulu.com\/series\/d833c2a9-7444-4c0b-abc2-5955b01e53f2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">Hulu<\/a> |\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=RvVX1Ro3CNk\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">YouTube<\/a> |\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/The-First-Case\/dp\/B07GSZSFVZ?tag=fluentu-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Prime Video<\/a> |\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.max.com\/shows\/miss-sherlock\/bb51d010-a35a-4910-813b-170999f29d1b\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">Max<\/a><\/p>\n<h2>16. &#8220;Tokyo Girl&#8221; (\u6771\u4eac\u5c11\u5973)<\/h2>\n<p><lite-youtube videoid=\"PqVBO35q37A\"><\/lite-youtube><\/p>\n<p><strong>Episodes: <\/strong>11<strong><br \/>\nFirst aired: <\/strong>2018<br \/>\n<strong>Genre: <\/strong>Comedy<\/p>\n<p>Aya moves to Tokyo from the small town of Akita. Over the next 17 year, we watch her navigate a her life, career and relationships. Each episode focuses on a different part of Aya&#8217;s life, following her as she moves into the different Tokyo neighborhoods.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>This show has many wholesome and heartwarming moments. It&#8217;s also a great way to see different parts of Tokyo from the point of view of someone who&#8217;s not a Tokyo native.\u00a0This show mostly casts women, meaning that it&#8217;s also a good opportunity to hear &#8220;ladylike slang&#8221; or\u00a0\u5973\u3089\u3057\u3044 (\u304a\u3093\u306a \u3089\u3057\u3044 )\u00a0\u2014 <em>onnarashii<\/em> slang.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Watch it on: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/video\/detail\/amzn1.dv.gti.b2b15e24-d6d1-56f9-7610-70b434055046?autoplay=0&amp;ref_=atv_cf_strg_wb\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Amazon<\/a><\/p>\n<h2>17. &#8220;In-house Marriage Honey&#8221; (\u793e\u5185\u30de\u30ea\u30c3\u30b8\u30cf\u30cb\u30fc)<\/h2>\n<p><lite-youtube videoid=\"ivWgfbKBsyQ\"><\/lite-youtube><\/p>\n<p><strong>Episodes: <\/strong>7<strong><br \/>\nFirst aired: <\/strong>2020<strong><br \/>\nGenre: <\/strong>Romantic Comedy<\/p>\n<p>Miura and Haruta meet each other and immediately get married. But rather than love at first sight, it&#8217;s a marriage of convenience\u2014they both have their reasons for wanting to get married hastily.<\/p>\n<p>Even though they didn&#8217;t marry for love, it has a way of sneaking into your heart when you least expect it. Watch this adorable couple learn to trust one another. Because sometimes, first comes marriage and <em>then<\/em> comes love.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Watch it on:\u00a0<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.viki.com\/tv\/37702c-in-house-marriage-honey\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">Viki<\/a><\/p>\n<h2>18. &#8220;Alice in Borderland&#8221; (\u4eca\u969b\u306e\u56fd\u306e\u30a2\u30ea\u30b9)<\/h2>\n<p><lite-youtube videoid=\"49_44FFKZ1M\"><\/lite-youtube><\/p>\n<p><strong>Episodes: <\/strong>16<strong><br \/>\nFirst aired: <\/strong>2020<strong><br \/>\nGenre: <\/strong>Thriller, Action<\/p>\n<p>Gamer Ryohei Arisu is great at logic games. One day, he&#8217;s transported into a parallel version of Tokyo, where his survival depends on his ability to solve some crazy puzzles. One mistake can mean death for Arisu and his friends.<\/p>\n<p>Arisu must use everything he knows about gaming and logic to make his way out alive. This thrilling drama is a bloodier twist on &#8220;Alice in Wonderland,&#8221; with playing cards being central to the plot and a character named Usagi (Japanese for &#8220;rabbit&#8221;).\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><strong>Watch it on:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.netflix.com\/title\/80200575\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Netflix<\/a><\/p>\n<h2>19. &#8220;Cherry Magic!&#8221; (30\u6b73\u307e\u3067\u7ae5\u8c9e\u3060\u3068\u9b54\u6cd5\u4f7f\u3044\u306b\u306a\u308c\u308b\u3089\u3057\u3044)<\/h2>\n<p><lite-youtube videoid=\"qFdig6ipW0Q\"><\/lite-youtube><\/p>\n<p><strong>Episodes: <\/strong>12<strong><br \/>\nFirst aired: <\/strong>2020<strong><br \/>\nGenre: <\/strong>Romantic Comedy, Fantasy<\/p>\n<p>This series&#8217; full title is &#8220;Cherry Magic! Thirty Years of Virginity Can Make You a Wizard?!&#8221;\u00a0When Kiyoshi Adachi turns 30, somehow his virginity gives him the power to hear people&#8217;s thoughts when he touches them.<\/p>\n<p>One day, he discovers that his coworker Yuichi Kurosawa is in love with him. What&#8217;s an inexperienced guy to do? This wholesome queer romance drama features an adorable budding relationship and ultimately a beautiful love story.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Watch it on:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.crunchyroll.com\/series\/GDKHZE1GP\/cherry-magic-thirty-years-of-virginity-can-make-you-a-wizard-live-action\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Crunchyroll<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/video\/detail\/amzn1.dv.gti.37ae7aa2-52a9-4aa7-8df6-04dead6b2fbc?autoplay=0&amp;ref_=atv_cf_strg_wb\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Amazon<\/a><\/p>\n<h2>20. &#8220;JU-ON: Origins&#8221; (\u546a\u6028\uff1a\u546a\u3044\u306e\u5bb6)<\/h2>\n<p><lite-youtube videoid=\"MJqHpN9b0U4\"><\/lite-youtube><\/p>\n<p><strong>Episodes: <\/strong>6<strong><br \/>\nFirst aired: <\/strong>2020<strong><br \/>\nGenre: <\/strong>Horror, Mystery<\/p>\n<p>The Ju-On movies, known in America as &#8220;The Grudge,&#8221; were big international hits. &#8220;JU-ON: Origins&#8221; is presented as the true story that inspired the films. When an actress hears footsteps in her house at night, she contacts a psychic reader.<\/p>\n<p>He tries to uncover the mystery behind the haunted house that curses anyone who comes into contact with it. The emphasis is less on jump scares and more on a growing feeling of dread, but there are some pretty brutal moments.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Watch it on:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.netflix.com\/title\/81059942?source=35\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Netflix<\/a><\/p>\n<h2>21. &#8220;An Incurable Case of Love&#8221; (\u604b\u306f\u3064\u3065\u304f\u3088\u3069\u3053\u307e\u3067\u3082)<\/h2>\n<p><lite-youtube videoid=\"B8i0rDNeRK8\"><\/lite-youtube><\/p>\n<p><strong>Episodes: <\/strong>10<strong><br \/>\nFirst aired: <\/strong>2020<strong><br \/>\nGenre: <\/strong>Romantic Comedy<\/p>\n<p>The lovesick Sakura pursues a career as a nurse just so she can be near Doctor Kairi Tendo. But when she finally gets to work alongside him, she discovers he&#8217;s a stickler and perfectionist who&#8217;s cruelly blunt to his co-workers.<\/p>\n<p>This doesn&#8217;t stop Sakura from proclaiming her love for him. Her persistent and passionate nature shines through in her work, and Sakura gradually gains respect from her co-workers. And she seems to be thawing Tendo&#8217;s heart!<\/p>\n<p><strong>Watch it on: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.viki.com\/tv\/38087c-an-incurable-case-of-love\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Viki<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.netflix.com\/title\/81423569?source=35\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Netflix<\/a><\/p>\n<h2>22. &#8220;The Ingenuity of the Househusband&#8221; (\u6975\u4e3b\u592b\u9053)<\/h2>\n<p><lite-youtube videoid=\"IuMJmD8rjdA\"><\/lite-youtube><\/p>\n<p><strong>Episodes: <\/strong>10<strong><br \/>\nFirst aired: <\/strong>2021<strong><br \/>\nGenre: <\/strong>Short Comedy<\/p>\n<p>This is a spin-off miniseries of the &#8220;househusband&#8221; anime and live-action shows, which focus on Tatsu, who was once a yakuza leader. But now, he&#8217;s abandoned that life to become a househusband.<\/p>\n<p>This strangely entrancing show shares a series of vignettes of a househusband dealing with chores. He&#8217;s serious and meticulous about his work. Each of the 10 episodes is only about 3 or 4 minutes so you can watch this in one sitting.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Watch it on:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.netflix.com\/title\/81389585\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Netflix<\/a><\/p>\n<h2>23. &#8220;For You in Full Blossom&#8221; (\u82b1\u3056\u304b\u308a\u306e\u541b\u305f\u3061\u3078)<\/h2>\n<p><lite-youtube videoid=\"7iDP7AW8Ao4\"><\/lite-youtube><\/p>\n<p><strong>Episodes: <\/strong>13<strong><br \/>\nFirst aired: <\/strong>2007<strong><br \/>\nGenre: <\/strong>Romantic Comedy<\/p>\n<p>Mizuki is a Japanese-American high school student with an idol: high jumper Izumi Sano. When Izumi decides to end his athletic career, Mizuki disguises herself as a boy and enrolls in his school, even getting to room with him.<\/p>\n<p>From her insider position, Mizuki aims to get close to Izumi and help him regain his love for high jumping. Expect plenty of comical situations and romantic entanglements, but also some lessons about life, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fluentu.com\/blog\/japanese\/romantic-japanese-phrases\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">love and passion<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Watch it on: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.viki.com\/tv\/38126c-hana-kimi\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Viki<\/a><\/p>\n<h2>24. &#8220;Unnatural&#8221; (\u30a2\u30f3\u30ca\u30c1\u30e5\u30e9\u30eb)<\/h2>\n<p><lite-youtube videoid=\"HksIP72Rpvo\"><\/lite-youtube><\/p>\n<p><strong>Episodes: <\/strong>10<strong><br \/>\nFirst aired: <\/strong>2018<strong><br \/>\nGenre: <\/strong>Forensic Drama<\/p>\n<p>This series follows Mikoto Misumi, a forensic pathologist who works at the UDI (Unnatural Death Institute) lab. Mikoto and her team investigate suspicious and unusual deaths to uncover the truth behind them.<\/p>\n<p>At the center of each week&#8217;s mystery is an exploration of the complexities of human nature, and the very real effect that a loved one&#8217;s death can have on the people they leave behind.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Watch it on: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.viki.com\/tv\/39728c-unnatural\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Viki<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.netflix.com\/title\/81714729?source=35\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Netflix<\/a><\/p>\n<h2>25. &#8220;MIU404&#8221;<\/h2>\n<p><lite-youtube videoid=\"q7_CM7oqmEc\"><\/lite-youtube><\/p>\n<p><strong>Episodes: <\/strong>11<strong><br \/>\nFirst aired: <\/strong>2020<strong><br \/>\nGenre: <\/strong>Crime, Mystery<\/p>\n<p>Detective Shima Kazumi is brilliant, but he&#8217;s not very good at working with others. So of course, he&#8217;s paired up with rookie Ibuki Ai, an intelligent officer who simply needs a bit more knowledge and experience to become a detective.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>The show focuses on the partners&#8217; dynamics as they work together to bring justice to the complex cases they investigate. The contrast between the analytical detective and the impulsive officer makes for a lot of drama.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Watch it on:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.netflix.com\/title\/81423571\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Netflix<\/a><\/p>\n<h2>26. &#8220;Your Turn to Kill&#8221; (\u3042\u306a\u305f\u306e\u756a\u3067\u3059)<\/h2>\n<p><lite-youtube videoid=\"UNYzWy9EXc0\"><\/lite-youtube><\/p>\n<p><strong>Episodes: <\/strong>20<strong><br \/>\nFirst aired: <\/strong>2019<strong><br \/>\nTheme: <\/strong>Suspense<\/p>\n<p>If you&#8217;ve ever seen Hitchcock&#8217;s &#8220;Strangers on a Train,&#8221; you&#8217;ll know the premise: You kill my target, I kill yours and no one will ever be able to track us to our victims. This is the idea behind &#8220;It&#8217;s Your Turn to Kill,&#8221; except in this case, it&#8217;s 13 people playing the game.<\/p>\n<p>At the center of this murder swap are Nana and Shota, a newlywed couple who just moved into the building. What do they do when strange deaths start happening all around them?<\/p>\n<p><strong>Watch it on: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/video\/detail\/amzn1.dv.gti.cdc6cbf7-413c-4545-9ea1-140ba53812de?autoplay=0&amp;ref_=atv_cf_strg_wb\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Amazon<\/a><\/p>\n<h2>27. &#8220;Ossan&#8217;s Love&#8221; (\u304a\u3063\u3055\u3093\u305a\u30e9\u30d6)<\/h2>\n<p><lite-youtube videoid=\"pVttIbhSslU\"><\/lite-youtube><\/p>\n<p><strong>Episodes: <\/strong>15<strong><br \/>\nFirst aired: <\/strong>2018<strong><br \/>\nGenre: <\/strong>Romantic Comedy<\/p>\n<p>Haruta is a real estate office worker who finds himself on his own when his mother moves away. He&#8217;s left pretty much helpless, unable to do even basic things like cooking or washing his clothes.<\/p>\n<p>Haruta moves in with Maki, a male coworker who&#8217;s good at housekeeping, and for a while, things seem stable. But then Soichi is swept up into a love triangle when both his roommate and his boss confess their feelings for him.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Watch it on:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.viki.com\/videos\/1247132v-ossans-love-the-movielove-or-dead\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Viki<\/a><\/p>\n<h2>28. &#8220;You&#8217;re My Pet&#8221; (\u304d\u307f\u306f\u30da\u30c3\u30c8)<\/h2>\n<p><lite-youtube videoid=\"hFJijiFzYos\"><\/lite-youtube><\/p>\n<p><strong>Episodes:<\/strong> 16<strong><br \/>\nFirst aired:<\/strong> 2017<strong><br \/>\nGenre: <\/strong>Romantic Comedy<\/p>\n<p>In &#8220;You&#8217;re My Pet,&#8221; a successful journalist deals with getting dumped by her fianc\u00e9 and demoted by her misogynist boss. While walking home one day, she finds a young homeless man in a box and has a strong urge to keep him as a pet. &#8230;So she does.<\/p>\n<p>What follows is a story their relationship and how it shapes both characters. As they grow closer and get to know each other better, what will become of the couple?<\/p>\n<p><strong>Watch it on:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.viki.com\/tv\/35651c-youre-my-pet-kimi-wa-petto\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Viki<\/a><\/p>\n<h2>29. &#8220;The Full Time Wife Escapist&#8221; (\u9003\u3052\u308b\u306f\u6065\u3060\u304c\u5f79\u306b\u7acb\u3064)<\/h2>\n<p><lite-youtube videoid=\"OHokOOSJl7Y\"><\/lite-youtube><\/p>\n<p><strong>Episodes: <\/strong>12<strong><br \/>\nFirst aired: <\/strong>2016<strong><br \/>\nGenre: <\/strong>Romantic Comedy<\/p>\n<p>The recently graduated 25-year-old Moriyama finds herself unemployed. In an attempt to find stability, she takes on a temporary job as a housekeeper for a bachelor. The two end up agreeing to enter into a sham marriage.<\/p>\n<p>Now they must navigate the challenges of married life while keeping their arrangement a secret. The drama is surprisingly relatable, showing the challenges of balancing personal aspirations and societal pressures.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Watch it on:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.viki.com\/tv\/38393c-the-full-time-wife-escapist\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Viki<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.netflix.com\/title\/81410833\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Netflix<\/a><\/p>\n<h2>30. &#8220;Quartet&#8221; (\u30ab\u30eb\u30c6\u30c3\u30c8)<\/h2>\n<p><lite-youtube videoid=\"OR2f2a46n8k\"><\/lite-youtube><\/p>\n<p><strong>Episodes: <\/strong>10<strong><br \/>\nFirst aired: <\/strong>2017<strong><br \/>\nGenre: <\/strong>Musical Drama<\/p>\n<p>A chance encounter brings four musicians together. They start a quartet and spend the winter living in Karuizawa. As the musicians navigate their personal and professional lives, each character&#8217;s secrets and pasts are revealed.<\/p>\n<p>Through their shared passion for music and their interactions within the Quartet House, they learn to support and understand each other, forming unlikely friendships and finding their own paths in life.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Watch it on:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.netflix.com\/title\/81642940\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Netflix<\/a><\/p>\n<h2>Where Can I Watch Japanese Dramas?<\/h2>\n<p>If you&#8217;re a J-drama fan living outside Japan, you&#8217;re in luck. There are plenty of places where you can stream these shows online. Here are just a few options:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.viki.com\/?ref=japanjunky.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Viki<\/strong><\/a><strong>:<\/strong> This website offers many Japanese shows and movies you can watch for free. To remove ads, you can purchase a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.viki.com\/pass\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Viki Pass<\/a> for $5.99 to $9.99\/month.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.netflix.com\/browse\/genre\/64256\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Netflix<\/a>:<\/strong> As you can see from the list above, Netflix has a large selection of Japanese series. Many are available with subtitles and\/or dubbing in other languages. You can also download episodes onto your device to watch offline.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/japanese-drama-Prime-Video-Movies-TV\/s?k=japanese+drama&amp;rh=n%3A2858778011\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">Prime Video:<\/a><\/strong> Amazon&#8217;s Prime Video streaming service is another popular place to find Japanese dramas and other content. Even if you don&#8217;t have an Amazon Prime subscription, many shows offer the option to rent or buy episodes or the whole season.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Japanese dramas have a way of capturing our hearts and minds, no matter what the topic. Whether you\u2019re in the mood for a cheesy romance or an action-packed romp, you\u2019ll find a Japanese drama for you on this list!\u00a0<\/p>\n<div class=\"aomtjapan\"> \r\n<p>\r\n<h2>And One More Thing...<\/h2>\r\n<p>\r\nIf you love learning Japanese with authentic materials, then I should also tell you <strong><a data-bid=\"1\" data-no-instant=\"1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fluentu.com\/try\/april-sale-3331\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">more about FluentU<\/a>.<\/strong>\r\n<\/p>\r\n<p>\r\nFluentU naturally and gradually eases you into learning Japanese language and culture. You'll learn real Japanese as it's spoken in real life.\r\n<\/p>\r\n<p>\r\nFluentU has a broad range of contemporary videos as you'll see below:\r\n<\/p>\r\n<a data-bid=\"1\" data-no-instant=\"1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fluentu.com\/try\/april-sale-3331\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-2474\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fluentu.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/site\/\/6\/Japnaese-5.png\" alt=\"learn-japanese-with-videos\" width=\"307\" height=\"546\" \/><\/a>\r\n<p>\r\n<strong>FluentU makes these native Japanese videos approachable through interactive transcripts.<\/strong> Tap on any word to look it up instantly.\r\n<\/p>\r\n<a data-bid=\"1\" data-no-instant=\"1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fluentu.com\/try\/april-sale-3331\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-2477\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fluentu.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/site\/\/6\/Japanese-2.png\" alt=\"learn-japanese-with-songs\" width=\"307\" height=\"546\" \/><\/a>\r\n<p>\r\nAll definitions have multiple examples, and they're written for Japanese learners like you. Tap to add words you'd like to review to a vocab list.\r\n<\/p>\r\n<a data-bid=\"1\" data-no-instant=\"1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fluentu.com\/try\/april-sale-3331\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-2476\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fluentu.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/site\/\/6\/Japanese-6.png\" alt=\"learn-japanese-with-movies\" width=\"307\" height=\"546\" \/><\/a>\r\n<p>\r\nAnd FluentU has a learn mode which turns every video into a language learning lesson. You can always swipe left or right to see more examples.\r\n<\/p>\r\n<a data-bid=\"1\" data-no-instant=\"1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fluentu.com\/try\/april-sale-3331\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-2478\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fluentu.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/site\/\/6\/Japanese-7.png\" alt=\"practice-japanese-with-adaptive-quizzes\" width=\"307\" height=\"546\" \/><\/a>\r\n<p>\r\nThe best part? FluentU keeps track of your vocabulary, and gives you extra practice with difficult words. It'll even remind you when it\u2019s time to review what you\u2019ve learned.<strong> You'll have a 100% personalized experience. <\/strong>\r\n<\/p>\r\n<p>\r\nStart using the FluentU website on your computer or tablet or, better yet, download the FluentU app from the iTunes or Google Play store. <a data-bid=\"1\" data-no-instant=\"1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fluentu.com\/try\/april-sale-3331\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Click here to take advantage of our current sale! 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