Fav Jdramas (with reviews)
In order of my favs with some commentary :)
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1. 1 Litre no Namida
Japanese Drama - 2005, 11 episodes
Where do I even begin. This drama made me cry 1 litre of tears... As soon as they hit me with that "based on a true story" at the end I cried even more. Why do this to meeeee... this is literally not fair :((((
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2. Soredemo, Ikite Yuku
Japanese Drama - 2011, 11 episodes
1 word to describe this one... depression. The acting in this drama is really good. The story is mad unfortunate and sad tho. I felt bad for both families involved and very empty inside after every episode.
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3. Ikebukuro West Gate Park
Japanese Drama - 2000, 11 episodes
10/10 drama for me. So nostalgic and the OST is *chefs kiss*.. I need this on DVD immediately ... Favorite comfort drama...
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4. Seija No Koushin
Japanese Drama - 1998, 11 episodes
My fucking heart HURRTTSSSS :((( As I'm writing this I'm crying... like don't let that intro fool you y'all.. I made that horrible mistake LOL. Anyway this drama was heartwarming and like really depressing tbh but it is worth a watch. I will NOT be rewatching because I'll yell at my screen again and cry so no thanks :D
**SPOILER BELOW!!!**
At the end I let out the biggest sigh of my life. Last episode is emotional baggage and Ren and Arisu were fucked over. FUCK THE MANAGER. I don't care if he had a change of heart at the end none of that justifies anything. Also IM SO GLAD, Towa survived. We need to give Rin the credit she deserves tbh. Beautiful eyes ;-;
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5. Silent
Japanese Drama - 2022, 11 episodes
Somebody give Ren Meguro a damn award for his performance...
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6. I Will Fly to the Sky on a Wheelchair!
Japanese Special - 2012, 1 episode
One of the best specials I've seen !
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7. My Boss, My Hero
Japanese Drama - 2006, 10 episodes
Sorafune is on repeat in my brain... Such a wholesome drama that is worth many rewatches :))
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8. Good Doctor
Japanese Drama - 2018, 10 episodes
(Pretty sure this was the first jdrama I ever saw. Since I watched this so long ago I cant really write a review rn, so I'll do a little recap watch and write one soon !)
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9. Last Friends
Japanese Drama - 2008, 11 episodes
By the end of this drama all I thought was .... this is a mess ... in a kind of good way tho. The story was good, but choices that were made by characters just made me pissed off lol. Love the opening song to this one .. can never go wrong with Utada Hikaru :))
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10. Ashita, Mama ga Inai
Japanese Drama - 2014, 9 episodes
Little wholesome drama with great acting from the child actors. My fav character was Locker... didn't say a word for almost the whole drama but made me feel for him.
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11. Code Blue 2
Japanese Drama - 2010, 11 episodes
Better than first season. Binged it in about 2 days which is kinda rare for me and medical dramas. :))
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12. Code Blue
Japanese Drama - 2008, 11 episodes
Really love the character development in this one. Everyone grew in their own ways which I was so glad to see. Solid 8.5/10 .. very bingeable !
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13. Kimi wa Petto
Japanese Drama - 2003, 10 episodes
Drama had me yelling at these characters the whole time lol. Concept was weird and a lot of the characters made dumb decisions, but at least it all resulted in a happy ending.