Best JDramas

Japanese Dramas that you should watch

ishihaneo Oct 14, 2023

30 Titles 1 Love

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1. Boku no Ita Jikan

Japanese Drama - 2014, 11 episodes

8.5

690 points by 7 voters

Sawada Takuto is an ordinary university student, who one day learns that he has A.L.S. (Lou Gehrig’s disease) with not much time left to live. Instead of wallowing in despair, Takuto tries ...more
2. Unnatural

Japanese Drama - 2018, 10 episodes

8.7

378 points by 4 voters

Unnatural is a case-of-the-week medical mystery show; its main theme is the change of reality brought upon by imminent death of a loved one. Mystery and exhilarating human drama unfold against the ...more
3. Mondai no Aru Restaurant

Japanese Drama - 2015, 10 episodes

8.1

285 points by 3 voters

Tanaka Tamako had been working for a male-dominated restaurant business but was betrayed by her boyfriend who was hired as the chef. In addition, she is taken to the police as a ...more
4. MIU 404

Japanese Drama - 2020, 11 episodes

8.5

271 points by 3 voters

The Mobile Investigative Unit (known as "MIU") of the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department attempts to solve cases within 24 hours. Detective Shima Kazumi is selected as a new member of MIU. He ...more
5. Brush Up Life

Japanese Drama - 2023, 10 episodes

8.6

267 points by 3 voters

A comedy focusing on Kondo Asami, a 33-year-old single woman who lives with her parents and works at the local city hall, and suddenly finds herself starting her life over from scratch. ...more
6. Nagi no Oitoma

Japanese Drama - 2019, 10 episodes

8.2

262 points by 3 voters

28-year-old Oshima Nagi works for a home appliance manufacturer in Tokyo. She conforms to her surroundings as she constantly gauges people’s moods. Because of that, her goal is to pass each day ...more
7. Orange Days

Japanese Drama - 2004, 11 episodes

8.2

199 points by 2 voters

Yuuki Kai is in his senior year at university studying social welfare psychology. At present, he is in the middle of job-hunting season. He is finding it difficult with no job offers ...more
8. Soredemo, Ikite Yuku

Japanese Drama - 2011, 11 episodes

8.5

192 points by 2 voters

Fukami Hiroki's younger sister was killed by a friend. Hiroki then meets the killer's sister, Toyama Futaba, 15 years after the incident. Both of their families have been burdened with grief, but ...more
9. Mother

Japanese Drama - 2010, 11 episodes

8.6

192 points by 2 voters

Elementary school teacher Suzuhara Nao decides to abduct Michiki Rena, one of her female students, after discovering that she is being abused by her mother. Fleeing Hokkaido to Tokyo, the two experience ...more
10. Woman

Japanese Drama - 2013, 11 episodes

8.2

187 points by 2 voters

After unexpectedly losing her husband Shin, Koharu works hard to provide for her two children, Nozomi and Riku, despite facing financial hardships. When denied assistance at the social welfare office, Koharu reveals ...more
11. Quartet

Japanese Drama - 2017, 10 episodes

8.2

183 points by 2 voters

Maki Maki, Sebuki Suzume, Beppu Tsukasa, and Iemori Yutaka happen to meet and form a quartet. They even begin to live together in Karuizawa during the winter, but there is a big ...more
12. Kikazaru Koi ni wa Riyuu ga Atte

Japanese Drama - 2021, 10 episodes

8.2

179 points by 2 voters

Mashiba Kurumi works as a publicist for "el Arco Iris," an interior design company becoming popular with young people on social media. She's a fashionista who cares a lot about her appearance ...more
13. Saiai

Japanese Drama - 2021, 10 episodes

8.2

178 points by 2 voters

A suspense love story centered around Sanada Rio, a businesswoman who suddenly became an important reference for a murder case; a detective who is Rio's first love and is trying to pursue ...more
14. 3 Nen A Gumi: Ima kara Mina-san wa, Hitojichi Desu

Japanese Drama - 2019, 10 episodes

8.6

178 points by 2 voters

With graduation 10 days away, homeroom teacher Hiiragi gathers all 29 students of class 3-A and proclaims them as his hostages. His last lesson regards the death of a student that passed ...more
15. Konto ga Hajimaru

Japanese Drama - 2021, 10 episodes

8.3

173 points by 2 voters

The story of five young people in their late 20s who try to overcome their great failures in life. Haruto Takaiwa, Shunta Asabuki and Junpei Minowa are members of unpopular comedy trio ...more
16. Mystery to Iunakare

Japanese Drama - 2022, 12 episodes

8.7

169 points by 2 voters

Totono Kuno is a university student. He has curly hair, which he has a complex about. He doesn't have any friends or a girlfriend. His memory and observation skills are very good, ...more
17. Mare

Japanese Drama - 2015, 156 episodes

8.1

165 points by 2 voters

Mare is an elementary school student. She lives with her family in the city, but, right before her father goes bankrupt, they run away and settle down at a fishing village in ...more
18. Hoshi Furu Yoru ni

Japanese Drama - 2023, 9 episodes

8.2

161 points by 2 voters

Yukimiya Suzu, a 35-year-old gynecologist, feels emotionally drained by her life in a peaceful seaside town. The demanding and stifling society has left her unable to open up to anyone, despite her ...more
19. Ikebukuro West Gate Park

Japanese Drama - 2000, 11 episodes

8.1

100 points by 1 voters

This story follows a young man named Makoto, who lives in Ikebukuro West Gate Park, an area known for youth delinquency and gangs. In fact, one of Makoto's best friends from high ...more
20. The Queen's Classroom

Japanese Drama - 2005, 11 episodes

8.1

98 points by 1 voters

A new school year begins at Hanzaki Elementary School, and there's a new mysterious teacher named Akutsu Maya in grade 6, class 3. Meanwhile, Kanda Kazumi is now entering the 6th grade ...more
21. 1 Litre no Namida

Japanese Drama - 2005, 11 episodes

9.0

97 points by 1 voters

15-year-old Ikeuchi Aya is an ordinary girl, the daughter of a family who works at a tofu shop, and a soon-to-be high schooler. However, odd things have been happening to Aya lately. ...more
22. Papa to Musume no Nanokakan

Japanese Drama - 2007, 7 episodes

7.5

96 points by 1 voters

This home comedy tells the story of Kyoichiro and his teenage daughter Koume. One day, the two ride a train together after visiting Kyoichiro's mother-in-law. He sees it as a chance to ...more
23. Code Blue

Japanese Drama - 2008, 11 episodes

8.1

95 points by 1 voters

If it can be treated one second earlier, the heart might start beating again. If there is one extra helicopter, another life in danger may be saved. If one more life can ...more
24. Saikou no Rikon

Japanese Drama - 2013, 11 episodes

7.9

92 points by 1 voters

A romantic home comedy about 30-year-olds with an immature view on marriage that focuses on themes related to married couples and families in general. The protagonists of ‘Saikou no Rikon’ are two ...more
25. Wakamono Tachi

Japanese Drama - 2014, 11 episodes

8.0

89 points by 1 voters

Five siblings live together. They have arguments everyday and sometimes even fight with each other. Each of the siblings have their own problems like studying, finding a job, marriage, etc. There are ...more
26. The Many Faces of Ito

Japanese Movie - 2018

6.8

87 points by 1 voters

Meet Rio, a 32-year-old screenwriter without a hit in five years, but somehow still manages to maintain her high self-esteem by ‘cashing in’ on past accomplishments. Rio reluctantly hosts a talk show ...more
27. Gibo to Musume no Blues

Japanese Drama - 2018, 10 episodes

8.2

84 points by 1 voters

Miyamoto Ryoichi, a father to an 8-year-old daughter, proposes to and marries Akiko Iwaki, a career-minded 32-year-old woman. What happens when a career-oriented woman who has never raised a child before now ...more
28. Nijiiro Karute

Japanese Drama - 2021, 9 episodes

8.3

81 points by 1 voters

Kureno Masora is a young doctor who was working happily at a large hospital in Tokyo. However, she found out that she has an illness and decided to continue working as a ...more
29. Elpis: Kibou, Aruiwa Wazawai

Japanese Drama - 2022, 10 episodes

7.7

77 points by 1 voters

Defined as the spirit of hope in Greek mythology, Elpis centers around Asakawa Ena, an ace announcer who fell from her position due to a scandal; Kishimoto Takuro, a young director of ...more
30. Ishiko to Haneo: Sonna Koto de Uttaemasu?

Japanese Drama - 2022, 10 episodes

8.0

76 points by 1 voters

Called Ishiko because she is obstinate, 28-year-old Ishida Shoko graduated at the top of her class at Tokyo University’s law faculty but has failed the bar exam four times. Although she tells ...more