LGBTQ+ dramas that don't suck

lots of mannequin kisses, weird awkward acting, some hidden gems. y'know, jdramas, the usual. some i watched them because i read the manga first. will be adding gradually as i watch more. most of these are really worth the shot

yoyo mar 30, 2024

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1. 30Sai made Doteida to Mahotsukai ni Narerurashi

Japanese Drama - 2020, 12 episodes

10

Gay/bisexual/questioning
No kiss
2. Boku mo Aitsu mo Shinrodesu

Japanese Special - 2022, 1 episode

8.0

Gay/bisexual
Short
3. Bokura no Shokutaku

Japanese Drama - 2023, 10 episodes

7.0

Gay/bisexual(?
Healing
4. Close-Knit

Japanese Movie - 2017

9.5

romance isn't main
trans woman (male actor tho)
adult, healing, sad, heartwarming, ~~unfair ending~~
5. Eien no Kino

Japanese Drama - 2022, 8 episodes

7.0

Gay
Kiss
Angst
6. Fujoshi, Ukkari Gei ni Kokuru

Japanese Drama - 2019, 8 episodes

10

not what you expect. sad, not romance
7. Hidamari ga Kikoeru

Japanese Movie - 2017

9.0

Gay/questioning
disabilities (deaf main character)
little angst, university, young adults
kiss
GO READ THE MANGA RIGHT NOW <3
8. His

Japanese Movie - 2020

9.5

ok maybe this one sucks a little (sad)
Angsty and realistic
Kiss
~~Unsatisfying ending~~
9. Jack Frost

Japanese Drama - 2023, 6 episodes

7.5

adult, angst
kiss
10. Joshi-teki Seikatsu

Japanese Drama - 2018, 4 episodes

9.0

not romance
story of trans girl (male actor tho) befriending a straight cis man
heartwarming
11. Karafurable

Japanese Drama - 2021, 10 episodes

9.0

Straight/queer
NB character
Kiss
Cute
12. Kataomoi

Japanese Drama - 2017, 6 episodes

8.0

Not romance
trans MAN!!! (female actress tho)
really interesting
adult, sad, angst
13. Kieta Hatsukoi

Japanese Drama - 2021, 10 episodes

9.0

Gay/questioning
No kiss
School cute
14. Kinou Nani Tabeta?

Japanese Drama - 2019, 12 episodes

9.0

No kiss but it's worth it
Funny, adults, daily life, meals, healing
15. Life Senjou no Bokura

Japanese Drama - 2020, 4 episodes

8.0

could have better acting
Angst
Kiss
16. Midnight Swan

Japanese Movie - 2020

10

crushing, really sad
supposed to be realistic story of a trans woman (male actor tho) in Japan
17. My Brother's Husband

Japanese Drama - 2018, 3 episodes

9.0

Not romance
realistic, adult, healing
18. My Personal Weatherman

Japanese Drama - 2023, 8 episodes

8.0

Gay
Adult, toxic, funny?, but kinda toxic, they're so silly
This was actually so entertaining but beware (they're toxic)
Kiss, lots of kisses/sex/nonexplicit
19. Old Fashion Cupcake

Japanese Drama - 2022, 5 episodes

9.5

Gay
Adult
Kiss
Healing
20. Ore no Sukato, Doko Itta?

Japanese Drama - 2019, 10 episodes

10

100/10
humorous, adult, not romance, criticism, gay and trans characters
21. Perfect Propose

Japanese Drama - 2024, 6 episodes

7.0

Gay/questioning
Adult, mental health, healing, food
Kiss
22. Restart After Come Back Home

Japanese Movie - 2020

7.0

gay/questioning
adult, healing
kiss
23. Shigatsu no Tokyo wa...

Japanese Drama - 2023, 8 episodes

7.5

Gay
Plenty of ANGST
Kiss/sex/non explicit
24. The Fish with One Sleeve

Japanese Movie - 2021

8.5

No romance
transgender girl story (TRANS ACTRESS <3)
short
Beautiful
25. To My Star

Korean Drama - 2021, 9 episodes

6.5

Gay i guess
Kiss
Cute?
26. Tsukuritai Onna to Tabetai Onna

Japanese Drama - 2022, 10 episodes

9.0

Gay/bisexual/questioning
Healing
No kiss (we'll see in season 2??? ??)
27. Tsukuritai Onna to Tabetai Onna Season 2

Japanese Drama - 2024, 20 episodes

10

CUTE CUTE CUTE CUTE CUTE
Second season! Lesbians
Adult, healing, interesting topics, domestic, food
(kiss!!!!!!!!!)
28. Utsukushii Kare

Japanese Drama - 2021, 6 episodes

9.5

Gay
Angst, very toxic
Kiss
Really good acting??? Woah