Japan (Drama Version)

This is the list of my favorite dramas from Japan.

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  • Hidarikiki no Eren

    1. Hidarikiki no Eren

    Japanese Drama - 2019, 10 episodes

    10

    Asakura Koichi works as a designer at an advertising agency. Even though he works very hard, he does not receive recognition at his job. He is frustrated by his circumstance. He decides to visit a place from his school days, involving Yamagishi Eren. 

    Genres: Life, Youth, Drama 

  • More than Words

    2. More than Words

    Japanese Drama - 2022, 10 episodes

    10

    Go on a beautiful and real feeling coming of age journey with these friends as they move into adulthood and then hit the rocky shores of life. Set in modern Japan. 

    Genres: RomanceYouthDrama 

  • Mystery to Iunakare

    3. Mystery to Iunakare

    Japanese Drama - 2022, 12 episodes

    10

    Follows mystery-solving college student Kuno Totono. At the beginning of the story, the police bring him in for questioning on suspicion of murdering his classmate.

    Genres: MysteryPsychologicalLifeDrama 

  • Boku dake ga Inai Machi

    4. Boku dake ga Inai Machi

    Japanese Drama - 2017, 12 episodes

    10

    After finding his mom killed, Satoru's time-traveling ability takes him back 18 years for a chance to prevent her death and those of three classmates.

    Genres: ThrillerMysteryDramaSupernatural  

  • Kishibe Rohan wa ugokanai

    5. Kishibe Rohan wa ugokanai

    Japanese Drama - 2020, 3 episodes

    10

    The adventures of the talented artist Rohan Kishibe, who investigates strange occurrences. 

    Genres: MysteryHorrorComedySupernatural 

  • Silent

    6. Silent

    Japanese Drama - 2022, 11 episodes

    10

    Tsumugi Aoba and Sou Sakura dated in high school. They both liked music. After graduating, Sou sent her a message breaking up. She started dating Minato Togawa, a mutual friend. 8 years later, she sees Sou, only to learn he is deaf. 

    Genres: RomanceLifeMelodrama 

  • Haken Uranaishi Ataru

    7. Haken Uranaishi Ataru

    Japanese Drama - 2019, 9 episodes

    10

    21-year-old Ataru Matoba begins work for an event company as a dispatched worker. This is her first real job. She goes to work wearing a knit hat, sunglasses and a long coat. She is happy to have the various work experiences and she works pleasantly. Ataru Matoba also has a special ability. When she makes eye contact with someone, she can see that person's troubles or indelible memory. With her special ability, Ataru Matoba solves troubles of people she works with.

    Genres: PsychologicalComedyLifeSupernatural 

  • Hanazakari no Kimitachi e

    8. Hanazakari no Kimitachi e

    Japanese Drama - 2007, 12 episodes

    10

    Mizuki disguises herself as a boy and transfers to the same all-boys high school her idol, Izumi Sano, a high-jump athlete that gave up on the sport, attends. In between the antics of their classmates, she'll try to get him to jump again. 

    Genres: ComedyRomanceYouthDrama 

  • Itsuka, Nemuri Ni Tsuku Hi

    9. Itsuka, Nemuri Ni Tsuku Hi

    Japanese Drama - 2019, 6 episodes

    10

    Hotaru died in a bus accident during a school excursion. She became a spirit and met the guide of death Kuro. He tells Hotaru that she needs to resolve her three worries left in this world in order to proceed to heaven. 

    Genres: YouthFantasySupernatural 

  • Kentaro Hiyama no Ninshin

    10. Kentaro Hiyama no Ninshin

    Japanese Drama - 2022, 8 episodes

    10

    When a successful ad executive who's got it all figured out becomes pregnant, he's forced to confront social inequities he'd never considered before. 

    Genres: LifeDrama 

  • Youkai Sharehouse

    11. Youkai Sharehouse

    Japanese Drama - 2020, 8 episodes

    10

    Mio's life has not been going well. She does not have ambitions or the will to speak up for herself. She obtained a job, met a man and was the worse for it. Despertae she finds a room in a house with flat-mates. The house is inhabited by spirits. They take an interest in Mio. 

    Genres: HorrorComedyFantasySupernatural 

  • Switched

    12. Switched

    Japanese Drama - 2018, 6 episodes

    10

    A popular teenager inexplicably finds herself in the body of an unpopular classmate— and her body's new owner has no intention of switching back.

    Genres: ThrillerPsychologicalDramaSupernatural 

  • Double

    13. Double

    Japanese Drama - 2022, 10 episodes

    10

    After witnessing his captivating performance in a play, Takara quits his job to pursue acting under the watchful eye of Yujin. However, as the genius protege eclipses the teacher, how will their codependent relationship survive?

    Genres: Psychological, Drama 

  • Imawa no Kuni no Alice

    14. Imawa no Kuni no Alice

    Japanese Drama - 2020, 8 episodes

    10

    Arisu - a listless, jobless and video-game-obsessed young man - suddenly finds himself in a strange, emptied-out version of Tokyo in which he and his friends must compete in dangerous games in order to survive. 

    Genres: ActionThrillerSci-Fi 

  • Imawa no Kuni no Alice 2

    15. Imawa no Kuni no Alice 2

    Japanese Drama - 2022, 8 episodes

    10

    The game's Next Stage starts when the King of Spades, an expert marksman, begins shooting players indiscriminately. The King of Spades' game arena is the whole city, and his presence is marked by a blimp with his face card that follows him. Arisu, Usagi, Kuina and Tatta escape into hiding together, while Chishiya and Ann have to flee separately.

    Genres: ActionThrillerMysteryPsychological  

  • Kuzu no Honkai

    16. Kuzu no Honkai

    Japanese Drama - 2017, 12 episodes

    10

    Yasuraoka Hanabi and Awaya Mugi seem to be the ideal couple. They are very popular and seem to fit in with each other. However, what their classmates don't know is that they share a secret. 

    Genres: PsychologicalRomanceLifeDrama 

  • Gannibal

    17. Gannibal

    Japanese Drama - 2022, 7 episodes

    10

    When a police officer is posted to a remote village in the countryside, little does he realize he's encroaching on a community of a cannibals.

    Genres: ThrillerMysteryHorrorPsychological 

  • 3 Nen A Gumi: Ima kara Mina-san wa, Hitojichi Desu

    18. 3 Nen A Gumi: Ima kara Mina-san wa, Hitojichi Desu

    Japanese Drama - 2019, 10 episodes

    10

    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 away a few months before. Nobody will be able to graduate until the truth is known.  

    Genres: ActionThrillerMysteryPsychological 

  • Ano Toki Kisu Shite Okeba

    19. Ano Toki Kisu Shite Okeba

    Japanese Drama - 2021, 8 episodes

    10

    A supermarket employee is happy with his job. One of his pastimes is to read manga and so is excited to meet the author of one of his favourite mangas at the supermarket shopping one day. She is a customer there. They become acquainted and become fast friends. They set out to travel to Okinawa together, but one of them does not make it. Shock is added to grief when a man claims to be the reincarnation of the dead manga writer. 

    Genres: ComedyRomanceSupernatural 

  • Dead Stock

    20. Dead Stock

    Japanese Drama - 2017, 11 episodes

    10

    A TV director and assistant director apprentice start work at TV Tokyo news archives. There they are asked to sort out old news footage that have not been air ed because they are too bizarre and could not be verified. 

    Genres: HorrorSupernatural 

  • Shounen no Abyss

    21. Shounen no Abyss

    Japanese Drama - 2022, 8 episodes

    10

    Reiji, trapped in his gloomy town, finds solace in idolizing "Acrylic" singer Nagi. An unexpected encounter with her leads to scandalous events, pulling him into an abyss of lies, obsession, and betrayal that robs him of his innocence. 

    Genres: PsychologicalRomanceDrama 

  • In the Room

    22. In the Room

    Japanese Drama - 2013, 12 episodes

    10

    Ryo Tenma, a high school counselor, lends an empathetic ear to students, teachers, and families, resolving their issues while confronting his own emotional burdens. 

    Genres: PsychologicalLifeDrama 

  • Genkai Danchi

    23. Genkai Danchi

    Japanese Drama - 2018, 8 episodes

    10

    There was a time when Japan's housing projects, or "danchi," were the dream homes of the masses. They produced a culture of residency unique to Japan, but today, these towers and their residents have aged. Now, the obsessive love of one elderly man for his granddaughter and fear of impending death have made him fixated on their danchi. His neighbors are at the mercy of his old-fashioned and pure ideas. 

    Genres: ThrillerMysteryPsychologicalDrama 

  • Kateikyoshi no Torako

    24. Kateikyoshi no Torako

    Japanese Drama - 2022, 10 episodes

    10

    Torako is a mysterious, but excellent private tutor. She has big ambitions and works to achieve her goal. She takes private tutoring jobs from kids of rich families and makes connections, while saving money. She currently has 3 students. Her 3 students and their mothers hope to have the students enter prestigious schools, while they must deal with their own unique problems.

    Genres: PsychologicalComedyLifeDrama 

  • Mahiru no Tsuki

    25. Mahiru no Tsuki

    Japanese Drama - 1996, 12 episodes

    10

    When a woman is viciously raped, the traumatic event robs her of her self-confidence and ability to love as she had loved before. With special attention to her story of personal triumph over adversity, this touching drama recounts the tale of two lovers attempting to regain the happiness and level of affection that was theirs before her attack.

    Genres: PsychologicalRomanceDrama 

  • Kataomoi

    26. Kataomoi

    Japanese Drama - 2017, 6 episodes

    10

    Mitsuki Hiura (Miki Nakatani) is the former manager for a university American-style football team. A reunion for the football team takes place. Mitsuki Hiura attends the reunion, as well as the team's former quarterback Tetsurou Nishiwaki and other teammates. There, Mitsuki Hiura confesses that she killed a person. 

    Genres: MysteryPsychologicalDrama 

  • Ashita no Yakusoku

    27. Ashita no Yakusoku

    Japanese Drama - 2017, 10 episodes

    10

    Aizawa Hinata is a high school counselor who provides support to students with school and family problems. This is motivated by the warped relationship she had with her over-controlling mother which she could not discuss with anyone. One day, a male student who has not been attending school confesses that he likes her. However, he dies mysteriously the next day. 

    Genres: MysteryPsychologicalDrama 

  • Muko no Hate

    28. Muko no Hate

    Japanese Drama - 2021, 8 episodes

    10

    Set in the year 1985, an arson-murder case takes place at an apartment in Tokyo. The victim is novelist Kimizuka Kohei. Ikematsu Ritusko  is soon arrested for his death.

    Genres: ThrillerMysteryPsychologicalDrama 

  • Solomon no Gisho

    29. Solomon no Gisho

    Japanese Drama - 2021, 8 episodes

    10

    A male high school student died in a mysterious fall in school. One of his classmates, Fujino Ryoko decides to hold a "school trial" to find out the truth. 

    Genres: ThrillerMysteryPsychological 

  • Shinya Shokudo

    30. Shinya Shokudo

    Japanese Drama - 2009, 10 episodes

    10

    Set in a small restaurant in the corner of a shopping district. The unusual eatery is only open after midnight, and its standard menu consists of just a single choice. However, the customers still come for the amusing chatter and the proprietor's willingness to cook any dish that they request. This drama depicts the lives of the restaurant's patrons, including a yakuza, an unsuccessful actor, a group of office ladies, a newspaper delivery boy, and a stripper.

    Genres: FoodComedyLife 

  • Yuri Dano Kan Dano

    31. Yuri Dano Kan Dano

    Japanese Drama - 2019, 8 episodes

    10

    The story follows university student Sugawara Yuri suffering from stalkers. Due to the harassment she receives, Yuri decides to move out of her place. While looking for a new place to live, she reunites with her elementary school classmate, Ninomiya Uri.

    Genres: PsychologicalYouthDrama 

  • Sensei wo kesu hōteishiki.

    32. Sensei wo kesu hōteishiki.

    Japanese Drama - 2020, 8 episodes

    10

    At a prestigious high school in Tokyo, the third grade D class consists of high scoring students. Their previous homeroom teacher went crazy in a short period of time and quit their job. The students in third grade D class pushes their homeroom teachers to the edge and watches their teachers collapse mentally. 

    Genres: ThrillerPsychologicalDramaSupernatural 

  • Shinainaru Boku e Satsui wo Komete

    33. Shinainaru Boku e Satsui wo Komete

    Japanese Drama - 2022, 9 episodes

    10

    Urashima Eiji is a university student and his father is a serial murderer. One day, he realises that he is suffering from a dual personality disorder and worries that his other personality may have committed murder. 

    Genres: ThrillerMysteryPsychologicalDrama 

  • Janus no Kagami

    34. Janus no Kagami

    Japanese Drama - 2019, 8 episodes

    10

    Ozawa Hiromi, a second-year high school student, lives with her strict grandmother Takako who deprives her of all freedoms. One day, Hiromi faints and wakens to a new personality named Yumi who is the opposite of Hiromi in all ways. Can Hiromi stop Yumi?

    Genres: PsychologicalYouthDramaFantasy 

  • Yume wo Ataeru

    35. Yume wo Ataeru

    Japanese Drama - 2015, 4 episodes

    10

    The Abe family consists of French Toma, his Japanese wife Mikiko and their beautiful daughter Yuko. They appear like the perfect family. However, things start to change when Mikiko manages to get her daughter in show business. 

    Genres: PsychologicalYouthDrama 

  • Limit

    36. Limit

    Japanese Drama - 2013, 12 episodes

    10

    On the school bus, there is an order. Every girl has her place. But there's no telling what happens after the crash. 

    Genres: ActionThrillerPsychologicalDrama 

  • ON Ijou Hanzai Sousakan Todo Hinako

    37. ON Ijou Hanzai Sousakan Todo Hinako

    Japanese Drama - 2016, 9 episodes

    10

    Todo Hinako is a first-year detective who graduated from the police academy at the top of her class. She always carries with herself a bottle of shichimi chili peppers which was left by her late mother and sprinkles shichimi over everything she eats. Despite her a bit quirky/cheerful demeanor, she holds dark secrets locked deep within her heart… 

    Genres: MysteryPsychological  

  • ATARU

    38. ATARU

    Japanese Drama - 2012, 11 episodes

    10

    Ataru is a man with autism, who is also a savant, possessing special abilities in specific areas. This mystery drama will tell the story of Ataru, who solves cases using his extraordinary memory and deductive skills.

    Genres: MysteryPsychological 

  • Gakkou no Kaidan

    39. Gakkou no Kaidan

    Japanese Drama - 2015, 10 episodes

    10

    Can the power of words be a force for change? Tsubame Haruna is an unassuming, sensitive high school girl who finds herself pushed to become Student Council President by those around her. 

    Genres: ThrillerPsychologicalYouthDrama 

  • Hokuto

    40. Hokuto

    Japanese Drama - 2017, 5 episodes

    10

    As a child, Hashizume Hokuto was abused severely by his own parents. He never experienced being loved. He stayed at a children's home and then as a teen he met his foster parent Ayako Kondo. For the first time, Hokuto learns what love is and feels happiness, but he becomes a murderer. 20-years-old Hokuto tells his lawyer “Please execute me.”

    Genres: PsychologicalCrimeDrama 

  • Hana Yori Dango

    41. Hana Yori Dango

    Japanese Drama - 2005, 9 episodes

    10

    Makino Tsukushi is an ordinary student at Eitoku Gakuen, a school for the ridiculously rich and privileged which is ruled by the Flower 4, or otherwise known as the F4, a group of four boys who come from extremely powerful families. 

    Genres: ComedyRomanceYouthDrama 

  • Super Rich

    42. Super Rich

    Japanese Drama - 2021, 11 episodes

    10

    Growing up in an extraordinarily wealthy family, Mamoru Hyoga has never wanted anything in her entire life. Born and raised with the world at her feet, she never had a financial worry but that doesn't mean she grew up with everything. 

    Genres: BusinessRomanceDrama 

  • Moshimo, Ikemen Dake no Koko ga Attara

    43. Moshimo, Ikemen Dake no Koko ga Attara

    Japanese Drama - 2022, 10 episodes

    10

    The story is set in the private senior high school Minami Gakuen which boasts of an unusually high proportion of good-looking students and aims to win at the National Ikemen Contest for senior high school students.

    Genres: ComedyYouth 

  • Heaven and Hell

    44. Heaven and Hell

    Japanese Drama - 2021, 10 episodes

    10

    Ayako Mochizuki investigates a murder case. From the evidence she collects, she targets Haruto Hidaka as the murder suspect. 

    Genres: MysteryComedyDramaSupernatural 

  • Seishun Cinderella

    45. Seishun Cinderella

    Japanese Drama - 2022, 10 episodes

    10

    Over ten years ago, Hagino Shion was a clumsy high school student. She had a crush on the handsome but distant Hasegawa Souma and decided to try to win his heart by confessing her feelings for him. 

    Genres: ComedyRomanceFantasySupernatural 

  • Tonari no Kazoku wa Aoku Mieru

    46. Tonari no Kazoku wa Aoku Mieru

    Japanese Drama - 2018, 10 episodes

    10

    A scuba diving instructor, Nana and an ordinary salaryman, Daiki live together in a small apartment. After purchasing a 'corporative' house together in a residential complex, they soon decide that they want to conceive a baby. This is a desire which doesn’t come along too easily for them. So, the two of them set out on a mission to succeed with their new objective.

    Genres: ComedyRomanceLife 

  • Risky

    47. Risky

    Japanese Drama - 2021, 7 episodes

    10

    Kuroda Mika began to experience various mysterious events and received a message about her being monitored. All these happened after she announced her engagement with Sakurai Toru. Apparently, this is the beginning of the horrifying revenge plan by Hinata, who is the sister of Toru's former fiancée. What is the story behind the revenge and who will get to laugh at the end?

    Genres: ThrillerRomanceDrama 

  • Influence

    48. Influence

    Japanese Drama - 2021, 5 episodes

    10

    Three girls who were involved with each other at some point in time ended up committing exchange murders. 

    Genres: ThrillerDrama 

  • Unnatural

    49. Unnatural

    Japanese Drama - 2018, 10 episodes

    10

    Stories of Unnatural Death Investigation, a Japanese non-governmental organization as they work on unnatural death cases and try to reveal the truth behind the deaths. 

    Genres: ThrillerMysteryMedical 

  • Kazoku Game

    50. Kazoku Game

    Japanese Drama - 2013, 10 episodes

    10

    The story revolves around an eccentric home tutor named Yoshimoto, who is hired to teach the second son of the Numata family. While being tossed around by the weird and unconventional tutor, a family gradually start changing.

    Genres: Mystery, Psychological, Life, Drama 

  • Mother

    51. Mother

    Japanese Drama - 2010, 11 episodes

    10

    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. 

    Genres: ThrillerDrama 

  • Tonbi

    52. Tonbi

    Japanese Drama - 2013, 10 episodes

    10

    The drama is based on the best-selling same-titled novel by Shigematsu Kiyoshi. It tells the story of how a widower brought up his only son, after the death of his beloved wife. 

    Genres: LifeDrama 

  • Saka no Tochu no Ie

    53. Saka no Tochu no Ie

    Japanese Drama - 2019, 6 episodes

    10

    Risako Yamazaki becomes an alternate lay judge in a criminal case involving Mizuho Ando, a housewife accused of drowning her baby. Risako's feelings towards Mizuho change during the trial. 

    Genres: ThrillerPsychologicalLawDrama 

  • Bokura wa Kiseki de Dekite Iru

    54. Bokura wa Kiseki de Dekite Iru

    Japanese Drama - 2018, 10 episodes

    10

    Aikawa Kazuki teaches ethology at a university. Because he gets absorbed when it comes to animals and living creatures that he loves, he is constantly getting reprimanded by the university. In addition, he has a habit to postpone doing things he finds bothersome, and is very bad at being on time. 

    Genres: LifeDrama 

  • Ashita, Mama ga Inai

    55. Ashita, Mama ga Inai

    Japanese Drama - 2014, 9 episodes

    10

    A human drama about children living in an orphanage and their search for love. 

    Genres: LifeYouthDramaFamily 

  • Nankyoku Tairiku

    56. Nankyoku Tairiku

    Japanese Drama - 2011, 10 episodes

    10

    In 1956, a determined group of explorers from Japan - along with 22 trusty Sakhalin huskies - departs on a mission to explore Antarctica. 

    Genres: AdventureDrama 

  • Aozora no Tamago

    57. Aozora no Tamago

    Japanese Drama - 2012, 9 episodes

    10

    Torii is a hikikomori who can make deductions even when he's given a very small amount of information. His friend Sakaki works in an insurance company, and he's the only person who can help Torii to break out of his hikikomori style. They begin to solve mystery cases together.

    Genres: ThrillerMysteryDrama 

  • Boku no Yabai Tsuma

    58. Boku no Yabai Tsuma

    Japanese Drama - 2016, 9 episodes

    10

    When Kohei Mochizuki comes home, he finds that his wife has disappeared and their are bloodstains. Kohei Mochizuki has mixed emotions. He realizes that he loves his wife Maria and hopes she returns safely. He soon learns the truth of the kidnapping and who Maria really is. 

    Genres: ThrillerMysteryPsychologicalDrama 

  • Sexy Voice and Robo

    59. Sexy Voice and Robo

    Japanese Drama - 2007, 11 episodes

    10

    A middle school girl teams up with a robot otaku to fight crime in Japan. 

    Genres: MysteryComedyYouthSupernatural 

  • 14-sai No Haha

    60. 14-sai No Haha

    Japanese Drama - 2006, 11 episodes

    10

    The drama concerns 14-year-old Miki Ichinose, who becomes pregnant with her boyfriend's child. After struggling with the fact that she is pregnant, she decides that she will keep the baby and raise it by herself. The show follows what this means for her, her family, her school life, the life of her boyfriend and his family, and the society in which she resides.  

    Genres: YouthDrama 

  • Naka nai to Kimeta Hi

    61. Naka nai to Kimeta Hi

    Japanese Drama - 2010, 8 episodes

    10

    Tsunoda Miki is a graduate of a second-rate university who manages to find a job at a top-notch company. But after a minor mistake, she becomes the subject of serious bullying by her superiors and other co-workers. Ultimately, she chooses to endure the harassment, not wanting to simply run away from it. 

    Genres: Drama 

  • Zettai Reido

    62. Zettai Reido

    Japanese Drama - 2010, 11 episodes

    10

    Sakuragi Izumi is a new police sergeant with the Special Investigations Office, which was set up within the Metropolitan Police in November last year. The new investigation team uses DNA analysis and the latest in forensics science to investigate cold cases as well as cases suspected to involve missing persons.

    Genres: ThrillerMysteryDrama 

  • Youkame no Semi

    63. Youkame no Semi

    Japanese Drama - 2010, 6 episodes

    10

    A woman reunites with her kidnapped daughter, then faces the accused abductor in court.  

    Genres: Drama 

  • Control - Hanzai Shinri Sousa

    64. Control - Hanzai Shinri Sousa

    Japanese Drama - 2011, 11 episodes

    10

    Detective Segawa Rio works at the Oimachi Police Precinct. She chases a criminal for an entire month. Rio finally finds the criminal and goes in hot pursuit, but, during her pursuit, Detective Rio falls down from a gunshot by the criminal.

    Genres: MysteryPsychological 

  • Akumu-Chan

    65. Akumu-Chan

    Japanese Drama - 2012, 11 episodes

    10

    A somewhat strange girl named Koto Yuiko transfers to the class taught by Mutoi Ayami. Koto Yuiko has the special ability to make her dreams come true, but the outcome is usually a disaster. Mutoi Ayami doesn't want to become involved, but it soon affects her.

    Genres: MysteryFantasySupernatural 

  • Yakou Kanransha

    66. Yakou Kanransha

    Japanese Drama - 2013, 10 episodes

    10

    "Yakou Kanransya" follows three families who reside in the wealthy residential neighborhood of Hibarigaoka: the Endo family, Takahashi family and Kojima family. 

    Genres: ThrillerMysteryPsychologicalFamily 

  • Otenki Onee-san

    67. Otenki Onee-san

    Japanese Drama - 2013, 9 episodes

    10

    Haruko Abe received her meteorologist license at the age of 11. She is a genius weatherwoman. Haruko now works as a meteorologist on a morning information program. Due to her incredibly blunt personality, a lot of people at her workplace dislikes her. Meanwhile, Haruko tries to solve cases with Detective Gota Aoki, using her extensive knowledge of the weather.  

    Genres: Mystery 

  • Kurokouchi

    68. Kurokouchi

    Japanese Drama - 2013, 10 episodes

    10

    Corrupt detective Keita Kurokouchi extorts money from politicians using confidential info to solve cases. Naive rookie Mayo Seike investigates him but ends up as his partner. 

    Genres: ThrillerMystery   

  • Hard Nut!

    69. Hard Nut!

    Japanese Drama - 2013, 8 episodes

    10

    Kurumi Nanba is a student in late teens majoring in math at Tokyo university. She's viewed as a weirdo due to her poor communication skills, but having a genius level intellect. Meanwhile, Tatsuhiko Tomodo is a young detective. Kurumi Nanba and Tatsuhiko Tomodo work together to solve difficult cases including a series of bomb explosions, a locked-room murder and corporate blackmail.  

    Genres: ThrillerMysteryRomance 

  • Konya wa kokoro dake daite

    70. Konya wa kokoro dake daite

    Japanese Drama - 2014, 8 episodes

    10

    12 years ago, upon her divorce from her husband Maoka Ryusuke, Aso Shoko had to hand over the custody of their daughter to him. Today, although she secretly hopes to be able to reconcile with her daughter, she is not confident that she can live together with her teenage daughter. Maoka Miwa, harbors resentment towards her mother, for having abandoned her 12 years ago. She has absolutely no intention of living with Shoko. A meeting is arranged for the pair to talk things over. However, on the way back, the two of them are involved in an accident, which causes them to switch bodies!

    Genres: DramaSupernatural 

  • Silent Poor

    71. Silent Poor

    Japanese Drama - 2014, 9 episodes

    10

    The newly established Social Welfare Council of the district's Department of Social Welfare is tasked to deal with the troublesome townspeople who are in need of assistance, and they work with the local residents to settle disputes. 

    Satomi Ryo works as a community social worker (CSW) at the Social Welfare Council. She is often told that she's overdoing things when it comes to doing her job, but she believes that troublesome individuals just have problems that they couldn't resolve on their own.

    Genres: DramaFamily  

  • Shinigami-kun

    72. Shinigami-kun

    Japanese Drama - 2014, 9 episodes

    10

    Shinigami-kun, alias grim reaper #413, is a rookie who pronounces the death of those scheduled to die and brings souls to the nether world. He would appear with the signature phrase “Congratulations! I’m here to call on you” although it is hard to say how this can be a happy occasion, and watch over the dying. To a grim reaper, persuading people attempting to commit suicide and preventing unforeseen deaths is also an important task. But because #413 is new to this grim reaper work, he has a tendency to lean towards humans in his judgments, break the rules of the nether world and get reprimanded by his superior.  

    Genres: DramaSupernatural 

  • Ishi no Mayu

    73. Ishi no Mayu

    Japanese Drama - 2015, 5 episodes

    10

    A murder takes places with the victim found cemented. The killer brazenly calls the police department to identify himself as Toremi and mock the detectives. Soon a second murder is discovered with the victim also cemented. 

    Genres: ThrillerMysteryDrama 

  • Teddy Go!

    74. Teddy Go!

    Japanese Drama - 2015, 4 episodes

    10

    What happens when a cute stuffed animal turns out to be something altogether unexpected? Kazuko Yamase (Aoi Morikawa) is a 23-year-old woman who is unemployed and heartbroken over a recent breakup. When she sees an adorable knitted teddy bear one day, she decides to buy it to cheer herself up. But Kazuko is shocked when the teddy bear starts to talk! 

    Genres: MysterySupernatural 

  • Higanbana: Keishicho Sosa Nana ka

    75. Higanbana: Keishicho Sosa Nana ka

    Japanese Drama - 2016, 10 episodes

    10

    Nagisa Kinomiya is a detective for the 7 Investigation Division. The team consists of female detectives and they seek out female criminals and to help female victims

    Genres: MysteryDramaSupernatural 

  • Uso no Sensou

    76. Uso no Sensou

    Japanese Drama - 2017, 10 episodes

    10

    When Koichi was 9-years-old, Koichi's father was accused of killing his wife and youngest child. He was also accused of committing suicide.

    Genres: ThrillerCrimeDrama  

  • Prison Hotel

    77. Prison Hotel

    Japanese Drama - 2017, 10 episodes

    10

    Kazuma Hanazawa finally lands a job as a manager of a hotel, but the hotel caters to yakuza. 

    Genres: ThrillerHorrorCrime 

  • Orphan Black: Nanatsu no Idenshi

    78. Orphan Black: Nanatsu no Idenshi

    Japanese Drama - 2017, 8 episodes

    10

    Single mom Sara leads a troubled life until she witnesses her doppelganger's suicide by train, takes her bag, and her life takes an unpredictable turn. 

    Genres: ThrillerMysteryDramaSci-Fi 

  • Kakegurui

    79. Kakegurui

    Japanese Drama - 2018, 10 episodes

    10

    A gambling prodigy comes to an elite school run by games and turns the order upside down. 

    Genres: PsychologicalYouthDrama 

  • Dorokei

    80. Dorokei

    Japanese Drama - 2018, 10 episodes

    10

    Rookie police detective Tsutomu Madarame and legendary thief Smoky Crow team up as forbidden buddies to tackle a variety of difficult cases. 

    Genres: Mystery 

  • Kakegurui Season 2

    81. Kakegurui Season 2

    Japanese Drama - 2019, 5 episodes

    10

    Hyakkaou Private Academy is a prestigious institution for the privileged, which was first established 122 years ago. The students there are ranked by their gambling winnings. The winners receive everything including fame and fortune. The winners also dominate the losers. 

    One day, female transfer student Yumeko Jabami arrives at Hyakkaou Private Academy. Yumeko Jabami has a pretty appearance, but she is a gambling maniac who loves high stakes.

    Genres: Psychological, Youth, Drama 

  • Dakara Watashi wa Oshimashita

    82. Dakara Watashi wa Oshimashita

    Japanese Drama - 2019, 8 episodes

    10

    Endo Ai is an office lady and she is about to turn 30-years-old. She has enjoyed posting about herself on social media, but she has grown tired of that. One day, she happens to see underground idol Kurimoto Hana perform live. Ai is touched by her, who is not good at performing, but eager at what she is doing.

    Genres: Drama 

  • Shiyakusho

    83. Shiyakusho

    Japanese Drama - 2019, 10 episodes

    10

    People who just died first visit the death office. There, the final destinations of the deceased, who died for various reasons including suicide, murder and disease, are decided. Shimura works at the death office.

    Genres: DramaFantasy 

  • Aozakura: Boei Daigakuko Monogatari

    84. Aozakura: Boei Daigakuko Monogatari

    Japanese Drama - 2019, 5 episodes

    10

    A poor high school student whose only option is to join a military academy. 

    Genres: YouthDrama 

  • Theseus no Fune

    85. Theseus no Fune

    Japanese Drama - 2020, 10 episodes

    10

    One day, Shin Tamura's wife tells him to trust his father. This leads to Shin Tamura's decision to visit his father in prison, but, suddenly, he is shrouded in mist and travels back in time to 1989, which was right before his father's murder case took place.

    Genres: ThrillerMysteryDramaSupernatural 

  • 13

    86. 13

    Japanese Drama - 2020, 4 episodes

    10

    13 years after her disappearance, Yuria returns home. She now looks like a 26-year-old woman, but her mental development seems to have stopped at the age of 13 when she disappeared. After her disappearance, her family broke up.

    Genres: ThrillerMysteryDrama  

  • Enmadou Sara no Suiri Kitan

    87. Enmadou Sara no Suiri Kitan

    Japanese Drama - 2020, 8 episodes

    10

    Sara is a judge of the afterworld. She decides whether the deceased will go to heaven or hell. She sets a game where the deceased who come to her are those that were murdered by someone else. The deceased make appeals to her that they want to live.

    Genres: MysteryDramaSupernatural 

  • Yoru ga Dorehodo Kurakutemo

    88. Yoru ga Dorehodo Kurakutemo

    Japanese Drama - 2020, 4 episodes

    10

    Shiga Michinari was a well-respected deputy editor-in-chief of a major publishing company Shukan Shuncho. However, his reputation and happiness hit the bottom. 

    Genres: ThrillerMysteryDrama 

  • Koeharu!

    89. Koeharu!

    Japanese Drama - 2021, 10 episodes

    10

    Set in a voice acting school, it depicts the growth of girls chasing dreams.

    Genres: YouthDrama 

  • Honeys

    90. Honeys

    Japanese Drama - 2021, 12 episodes

    10

    Three beautiful sisters work at “Dark Money” Honey's Loan in a multi-tenant building in Tokyo recovering a debt brilliantly from a vicious debtor.

    Genres: Drama 

  • Kazoku Boshu Shimasu

    91. Kazoku Boshu Shimasu

    Japanese Drama - 2021, 9 episodes

    10

    Three months ago, Shunpei Akagi became a single father. He has raised his 5-year-old son Haru alone since that time. One day, Shunpei Akagi happens to meet his childhood friend Sousuke Osanai, who runs an old okonomiyaki restaurant. 

    Genres: Drama 

  • Jashin no Tenbin Koan Bunseki Han

    92. Jashin no Tenbin Koan Bunseki Han

    Japanese Drama - 2022, 10 episodes

    10

    Takano has been transferred to the Public Security Department, which is considered to be an elite among the Japanese police. A murder of a ruling party tycoon occurred near the scene of a bombing that occurred. An organ was removed from the body, and a balance with a heart and wings was left in the vicinity. 

    Takano, who attended the scene of the bizarre incident, felt uncomfortable with the killing method that imitated ancient Egyptian mythology, and even though he began to tell the story, his colleague Himuro dismissed it.

    Genres: MysteryDrama  

  • Uto Kawamura Jiken

    93. Uto Kawamura Jiken

    Japanese Drama - 2022, 6 episodes

    10

    While in Uzukawa, the village suddenly becomes isolated due to a landslide caused by heavy rain. The villagers becomes filled with anxiety and a murder takes place. The tense village people become violent. Akira is soon drawn into a power struggle in Uzukawa. 

    Genres: ThrillerMystery 

  • Kaidanshita no Gogh

    94. Kaidanshita no Gogh

    Japanese Drama - 2022, 8 episodes

    10

    Miyako Kaburagi works in the sales department of a large cosmetics company. She does great work and earns an annual income of over 10 million yen, but, in her personal life, she agonizes over how to live. One day, she sees a painting at a gallery. This changes her life. She decides to enroll in a university to become a painter. She continues to work and studies to enter the arts university.  

    Genres: YouthDrama 

  • Black Scandal

    95. Black Scandal

    Japanese Drama - 2018, 10 episodes

    10

    Five years ago, actress Sara Fujisaki was set up as the person involved in a completely unfounded adultery scandal and ended up having to unwillingly hold a fake apology press conference.

    Genres: ThrillerMysteryDrama  

  • Iribito: Kotokunibito

    96. Iribito: Kotokunibito

    Japanese Drama - 2021, 5 episodes

    10

    Naho is the deputy curator of the art gallery established by her grandfather, an avid art collector. Naho's husband is the managing director at a different art gallery in Ginza which his family has run for several generations. To avoid the hectic pace of Tokyo, a pregnant Naho decides to move to Kyoto. There, she finds a painting by an unknown painter. She becomes fascinated with it and soon faces an unexpected truth.

    Genres: MysteryDrama 

  • Dakara Korosenakatta

    97. Dakara Korosenakatta

    Japanese Drama - 2022, 5 episodes

    10

    Using the journalist's power of words, Ippongi goes head to head with the criminal who warns of another murder.  

    Genres: Mystery 

  • Motokare no Igonjo

    98. Motokare no Igonjo

    Japanese Drama - 2022, 11 episodes

    10

    A strong-willed lawyer’s ex-boyfriend recently died, leaving a mysterious will bequeathing his entire fortune to his murderer.

    Genres: ThrillerMysteryLawDrama 

  • Ore no Sukato, Doko Itta?

    99. Ore no Sukato, Doko Itta?

    Japanese Drama - 2019, 10 episodes

    10

    One day, Harada Nobuo starts work as a Japanese language teacher at a high school. He is gay and dresses like a woman. He sympathizes with the lives and worries of his students.


    Genres: Comedy, Youth, Drama 

  • Eizouken ni wa Te o Dasu na!

    100. Eizouken ni wa Te o Dasu na!

    Japanese Drama - 2020, 6 episodes

    10

    Midori Asakusa wants to create an anime, but she's too disheartened to make that first step by herself. By pure chance, she meets Tsubame Mizusaki, an up-and-coming socialite secretly dreaming of becoming an animator. Together with Midori's money-loving best friend Sayaka Kanamori, the energetic trio start the "Eizouken" club and slowly works towards making their "greatest world" a reality.

    Genres: ComedyYouthFantasy 

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