Macy's Asadora Ranking
I'll update this as I watch more asadora. Each score is completely biased and rated on a curve. I find that I become really attached to each asadora even if it’s not that great [lol]. My star ratings are my attempt at being less biased, but that’s still very hard to do... Just a note, the star rating for couple(s) and music doesn’t affect the overall star rating as they are just bonuses. The rating is based on plot and characters.
Also, I’ve placed Oshin high in this list because it’s a classic and an epic asadora. However, I don’t really recommend it to modern audiences unless you’re just a huge fan of asadora.
Another note, while this is a ranking list, my favorite asadora will always be Hanako to Anne because it was my first. Followed closely by Ohisama and the others in my top five.
Asadora to be added eventually:
- Currently watching/Up next: Massan
- Watching as it's subbed: Sakura
- On hold: Asuka, Ochoyan, Mai Agare
- Planning/downloading: Amachan, Beppin-san, Hiyokko, Chimudondon, and Welkame
- Future: Churasan, Kaze no Haruka, Hitomi, Tsubasa, Gegege no Nyobo, and Teppan
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2. Asa ga Kita
Japanese Drama - 2015, 156 episodes
- 15th Watched
- Plot: ★★★★★
- Heroine: ★★★★★
- Couple(s): ★★★★★+
- Side characters: ★★★★★
- Music: ★★★★☆
- Overall: ★★★★★
- Review here
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3. Tora ni Tsubasa
Japanese Drama - 2024, 130 episodes
- 19th Watched
- Plot: ★★★★★
- Heroine: ★★★★★+
- Couple(s): ★★★★☆½
- Side characters: ★★★★★
- Music: ★★★★★
- Overall: ★★★★★
- Review here
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5. Toto nee-chan
Japanese Drama - 2016, 156 episodes
- 18th Watched
- Plot: ★★★★★
- Heroine: ★★★★★
- Couple(s): ★★★★☆
- Side characters: ★★★★★
- Music: ★★★★★
- Overall: ★★★★★
- Review here
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6. Hanako To Anne
Japanese Drama - 2014, 156 episodes
- 1st Watched
- Plot: ★★★★★
- Heroine: ★★★★☆½
- Couple(s): ★★★★☆
- Side characters: ★★★★★
- Music: ★★★★☆
- Overall: ★★★★★
- Review here
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8. Mio Tsukushi
Japanese Drama - 1985, 162 episodes
- 21st Watched
- Plot: ★★★★☆½
- Heroine: ★★★★★
- Couple(s): ★★★★★
- Side characters: ★★★★☆½
- Music: ★★★☆☆
- Overall: ★★★★☆½
- Review here
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9. Umechan Sensei
Japanese Drama - 2012, 156 episodes
- 12th Watched
- Plot: ★★★★☆½
- Heroine: ★★★★☆½
- Couple(s): ★★★★★
- Side characters: ★★★★☆½
- Music: ★★★★☆
- Overall: ★★★★☆½
- Review here
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11. Junjo Kirari
Japanese Drama - 2006, 156 episodes
- 2nd Watched
- Plot: ★★★★☆½
- Heroine: ★★★★★
- Couple(s): ★★★★☆
- Side characters: ★★★★☆
- Music: ★★★★★
- Overall: ★★★★☆½
- Review here
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12. Chiritotechin
Japanese Drama - 2007, 151 episodes
- 10th Watched
- Plot: ★★★★☆½
- Heroine: ★★★★☆
- Couple(s): ★★★★☆½
- Side characters: ★★★★★
- Music: ★★★☆☆
- Overall: ★★★★☆½
- Review here
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13. Gochisousan
Japanese Drama - 2013, 150 episodes
- 16th Watched
- Plot: ★★★★☆
- Heroine: ★★★★☆
- Couple(s): ★★★★★
- Side characters: ★★★★☆
- Music: ★★★★☆
- Overall: ★★★★☆½
- Review here
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14. Okaeri Mone
Japanese Drama - 2021, 120 episodes
- 13th Watched
- Plot: ★★★★☆
- Heroine: ★★★★☆½
- Couple(s): ★★★★☆½
- Side characters: ★★★★☆
- Music: ★★★★☆½
- Overall: ★★★★☆½
- Review here
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16. Jun-chan no Ouen-ka
Japanese Drama - 1988, 151 episodes
- 4th Watched
- Plot: ★★★★☆
- Heroine: ★★★★☆
- Couple(s): ★★★★★
- Side characters: ★★★★☆
- Music: ★★☆☆☆½
- Overall: ★★★★☆
- Review here
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17. Hanbun, Aoi
Japanese Drama - 2018, 156 episodes
- 3rd Watched
- Plot: ★★★☆☆½
- Heroine: ★★★☆☆½
- Couple(s): ★★★★☆
- Side characters: ★★★☆☆
- Music: ★★★★☆½
- Overall: ★★★☆☆½
- Review here
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20. Dondo Bare
Japanese Drama - 2007, 156 episodes
- 7th Watched
- Plot: ★★★☆☆½
- Heroine: ★★★★☆
- Couple(s): ★★★☆☆
- Side characters: ★★★★☆
- Music: ★★★★★
- Overall: ★★★☆☆
- Review here