Adorable Jdrama Romance
If it is on this list it:
1. Is a Japanese tv series or movie
2. Features Romance
3. Has either and adorable lead or adorable romantic scenes
4. is worth watching
I plan on organizing these by year eventually.
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1. Rich Man, Poor Woman
Japanese Drama - 2012, 11 episodes
Boss/employee romance. He is a genius in his field and she is an unemployed that is in a unique position to help with one of his personal issues. Well known and loved actor in leading role.
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2. Itazura na Kiss: Love in Tokyo
Japanese Drama - 2013, 16 episodes
This is the second Japanese drama version of Itazura Na Kiss. It is very cute and funny. The second lead in this one is one of my more favorite. He seems to be less one dimensional that some of the other versions of this character. Also love the mom in this one. ... And while Joe Cheng in the Taiwanese version is my favorite, Yuki definitely does the role justice and he has a charm about him.
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3. Itazura na Kiss: Love In Tokyo 2
Japanese Drama - 2014, 16 episodes
season 2 is also great. It is the same good quality as season 1.
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4. Kahogo no Kahoko
Japanese Drama - 2017, 10 episodes
The leading lady is so adorable and sweet... but she has been so sheltered, that she is unable to make decisions on her own and always does whatever her mom advises. She falls for a struggling artist that influences her to try to become more independant.
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5. Hapimari: Happy Marriage!?
Japanese Drama - 2016, 12 episodes
cute cohabitation for convenience romance
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6. Hana Kimi Remake
Japanese Drama - 2011, 11 episodes
Not my favorite version, but definitely has some cute elements in it that outshine the others. It is still worth the watch. Especially if you have never seen any other version of Hana Kimi before or if you have but you just can't get enough of this story.
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7. Umi no Ue no Shinryoujo
Japanese Drama - 2013, 11 episodes
English title is Clinic on the sea. light romantic comedy
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8. Nigeru wa Haji da ga Yaku ni Tatsu
Japanese Drama - 2016, 11 episodes
The English title is We got Married for a job. It is a cute romance that starts as cohabitation for convenience.
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9. Sekai Ichi Muzukashii Koi
Japanese Drama - 2016, 10 episodes
light romantic comedy
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10. Suki na Hito ga Iru Koto
Japanese Drama - 2016, 10 episodes
English title is A Girl and 3 Sweethearts. Adorable leading lady ends up having to choose between Adorable good hearted man who was also her one sided/first love and his tsundere younger brother who has helped her grow. - liked it enough to buy it on dvd...
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11. 5-ji Kara 9-ji Made
Japanese Drama - 2015, 10 episodes
English title is From 5 to 9. Light romantic comedy with fated meetings.
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12. Long Vacation
Japanese Drama - 1996, 11 episodes
Great must see classic light romance. Very well done for as old as it is.
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13. Dame na Watashi ni Koishite Kudasai
Japanese Drama - 2016, 10 episodes
English title is Please Love the Useless Me. Boss Employee light romantic comedy.
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14. Heroine Disqualified
Japanese Movie - 2015
Cute adorable light romantic movie that stars two of leads from A Girl and 3 Sweethearts. Glad to see them together again they have good chemistry.
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15. Good Morning Call
Japanese Drama - 2016, 17 episodes
light Cohabitation romance with the twist that the couple is still in high school.
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16. Love Rerun
Japanese Drama - 2018, 10 episodes
Yuki!!! This is an adorable light romantic comedy. The leading lady wakes up and has forgotten the last 3 months. She is being kicked out by her boyfriend that she has never met before. The love story is told in reverse a bit like a mystery.
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17. Pride
Japanese Drama - 2004, 11 episodes
This one isn't what I would call "adorable" but it is still definitely worth watching.
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18. Honey
Japanese Movie - 2018
light high school romance.
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19. Watashi ni Unmei no Koi Nante Arienaitte Omotteta
Japanese Special - 2016, 1 episode
light office romance
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20. Demo, Kekkon shitai!
Japanese Special - 2017, 1 episode
English title is Wedding Bells For The Otaku? ... which says it all. light romance
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21. Hannari Girori no Yoriko-san
Japanese Drama - 2018, 4 episodes
English title is A Sharply Graceful Girl. Cute light romance.
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22. Hajimete Koi wo Shita Hi ni Yomu Hanashi
Japanese Drama - 2019, 10 episodes
teacher/student. age gap.
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23. Ashi Girl
Japanese Drama - 2017, 12 episodes
Historical/light comedy
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24. Takane to Hana
Japanese Drama - 2019, 8 episodes
adult/student. age gap. light fluffy.
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25. Kono Koi wa Tsumi na no ka!?
Japanese Drama - 2018, 4 episodes
English title: Will this love be a checkmate? Adorable fluffy love between a female Japanese Chess(Shogi) player and an extremely socially awkward younger man.
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26. Survival Wedding
Japanese Drama - 2018, 10 episodes
Encouraging coworkers help the leading lady navigate her romantic life. Heartwarming story.
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27. Gisou Furin
Japanese Drama - 2019, 10 episodes
I would say it has some cute moments rather than it being "adorable"... but this drama is addictive. I could not stop watching. Beware, Potential Terminal Illness is a theme. However, it is not a tragic ending.
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28. One Page Love
Japanese Drama - 2019, 6 episodes
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29. Parfait Tic
Japanese Drama - 2018, 10 episodes
Light high school romance - love triangle
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30. Nee Sensei, Shiranai no?
Japanese Drama - 2019, 6 episodes
adorable, but slightly more adult situations that I usually watch
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31. Mada Kekkon Dekinai Otoko
Japanese Drama - 2019, 10 episodes
Sweet middle age friendship/romance
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32. Kakafukaka
Japanese Drama - 2019, 10 episodes
adult situations/romance
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33. Shanai Marijjihani
Japanese Drama - 2020, 7 episodes
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34. L♥DK: Two Loves Under One Roof
Japanese Movie - 2019
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35. L♥DK
Japanese Movie - 2014
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36. Kuragehime
Japanese Drama - 2018, 10 episodes
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37. Konin Todoke Nihan wo Oshita Dakedesuga
Japanese Drama - 2021, 10 episodes
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38. Promise Cinderella
Japanese Drama - 2021, 10 episodes
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39. Are You Ready? Hey You Girl!
Japanese Movie - 2018
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40. Stop Me
Japanese Movie - 2020
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41. Ore no Kawaii wa Mosugu Shohi Kigen!?
Japanese Drama - 2022, 9 episodes
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42. Kimi no Hana ni Naru
Japanese Drama - 2022, 10 episodes
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43. 3B no Koibito
Japanese Drama - 2021, 10 episodes
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44. Marry me!
Japanese Drama - 2020, 10 episodes
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45. Watashi no Shite Kurenai Pheromone Kareshi
Japanese Drama - 2022, 9 episodes
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46. Bokura wa Koi ga Heta Sugiru
Japanese Drama - 2020, 7 episodes
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47. From Me to You
Japanese Movie - 2010
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48. Kimi ni Todoke
Japanese Drama - 2023, 12 episodes
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49. Kekkon Yoteibi
Japanese Drama - 2023, 8 episodes
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50. Sono Kekkon, Shoki desu ka?
Japanese Drama - 2023, 8 episodes
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51. Katakoi Gourmet Nikki
Japanese Drama - 2020, 10 episodes
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52. Osama ni Sasagu Kusuriyubi
Japanese Drama - 2023, 10 episodes
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53. Watashi no Oyome-kun
Japanese Drama - 2023, 11 episodes
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54. Muno no Taka
Japanese Drama - 2024, 8 episodes