Japanese Drama ~All time Favorite~
The title pretty much speaks for itself, the list of my all time favorite Japanese Drama. Obviously, this is based on my personal opinion.
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1. Ryusei no Kizuna
Japanese Drama - 2008, 10 episodes
A mix of comedy, mystery, investigation, revenge, romance, comedy, any genre you name it (except horror). Sounds crazy? But turned out to be oh so good. Personal favorite. A show with a lot of heart, executed nicely both in writing and acting. Ever since Ninomiya Kazunari and Toda Erika has been on top on my favorite Japanese actor list.
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2. Gokusen
Japanese Drama - 2002, 12 episodes
Japan is on top of their game when it comes to School Drama. I legit cry when I finished this show just because I did not want to be separated from this gem. Until we meet again, Yankumi and Shin (my forever heart throb)
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3. Kisarazu Cat's Eye
Japanese Drama - 2002, 9 episodes
A drama when you do not have to wonder about anything, just sit and enjoy. Cancer dying patient? Are we supposed to be sad? The answer is yes.....and no.
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4. Soredemo, Ikite Yuku
Japanese Drama - 2011, 11 episodes
The true definition of a human drama. Prepare your tissues and heart, as the ride might be too cruel for your weak heart. I still hate seeing Kazama until this day thanks to his portrayal in this drama (I am sorry, lol)
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5. Bara no nai Hanaya
Japanese Drama - 2008, 11 episodes
Honestly, the best father-daughter relationship in a drama. A drama where you can not hate anyone (well there is this one person but let's just think he does not exist). Also did I mention about the plot twist.
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6. Kagi no Kakatta Heya
Japanese Drama - 2012, 11 episodes
A detective drama where the cases are fun but also unpredictable.
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7. Unnatural
Japanese Drama - 2018, 10 episodes
Has been a while since I do not want to be separated with a drama. Taking mystery and investigation to the next level, seeing the cases through forensic's eyes.
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8. Hanazakari no Kimitachi e
Japanese Drama - 2007, 12 episodes
Fun, fun, and fun. Nakatsu, I am forever in love.
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9. Code Blue 2
Japanese Drama - 2010, 11 episodes
Love how the doctors are actually portrayed as real human-being. Each episode always brings new stories.
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10. Code Blue
Japanese Drama - 2008, 11 episodes
Watch this first before the second. Love how the doctors are sometimes just clueless about the situation, except Aizawa.
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11. Ikebukuro West Gate Park
Japanese Drama - 2000, 11 episodes
Throwing it back to early 2000-s. Not for a new dorama fan, but if you have been here for a long time, what are you doing? Watch this. The investigation is silly but the show has a lot of amazing characters, also king is forever a legend.
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12. Asa ga Kita
Japanese Drama - 2015, 156 episodes
Asa is everything I want to be. Many episodes but each episode is always fun with many heart touching moment.
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13. 1 Litre no Namida
Japanese Drama - 2005, 11 episodes
Tears, Tears, and more Tears. Super good.
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14. The Quiz Show 2
Japanese Drama - 2009, 10 episodes
The mystery begins to uphold slowly as the format is one person per episode, but each episode always brings new perspective to the story. Witty.
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15. Maou
Japanese Drama - 2008, 11 episodes
An actual good revenge drama. You can never love or hate a character too much in this drama, it's always in between like good and evil
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16. GTO
Japanese Drama - 1998, 12 episodes
Japan is definitely on top of the game when it comes to school drama. If you are looking for a more twisted plot and characters, go for this one.
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17. Hanzawa Naoki
Japanese Drama - 2013, 10 episodes
Keeps you at the edge of your seat. I could never imagine a drama about banker could be this awesome. Super-b acting.