Most dramas I’ve found are either romcoms or have sad endings.  Can someone recommend a drama that is more melodramatic and has a happy ending? One of my favourite dramas was Chugakusei Nikki which fit this mold. I haven’t found any others yet.

  • Kingyo Club
  • Long Vacation
  • Bus Stop

Friends (korean boy, japanese girl - they need to overcome many obstacles)

Juunen Saki mo Kimi ni Koishite (a husband from a future wants to persuade his future wife to not marry his younger self, because their marriage will be failure).