J-dramas
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1. Gokusen (2002–2008)
54 min | Comedy, Drama
Gokusen is the story of Kumiko Yamaguchi, aka. Yankumi, a fourth generation crime syndicate member. She's gone straight and wants to be a teacher though, but she's one you don't want to mess with.
Stars: Yukie Nakama, Katsuhisa Namase, Ken Utsui, Ken Kaneko
Votes: 1,757
A must watch. Sometimes I laughed so hard, sometimes I cried without laughing. Sometimes it's extremely funny, sometimes it's deeply moving.
2. Gokusen: The Movie (2009)
118 min | Comedy, Drama
A young teacher is given the toughest classroom in the school. Based on the TV series.
Director: Tôya Satô | Stars: Yukie Nakama, Katsuhisa Namase, Aya Hirayama, Aki Hoshino
Votes: 634
TV Movie
3. Boys Over Flowers (2005)
45 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance
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.
Stars: Mao Inoue, Jun Matsumoto, Shun Oguri, Shôta Matsuda
Votes: 3,608
Great plot, superb acting, catchy soundtrack
4. Boys Over Flowers 2 (2007)
45 min | Drama
After a year of separation, Makino and Domyoji see whether their love can triumph over the many obstacles placed in their path. F4 (Flower Four), 4 close friends, are crucial to their journey.
Stars: Mao Inoue, Jun Matsumoto, Shun Oguri, Shôta Matsuda
Votes: 1,985
Quite an amazing drama. What I found especially impressive was the clever way the director built up the tension leading up to the major scenes.
5. Hana yori dango: Fainaru (2008)
131 min | Drama
Makino and Domyoji have decided to marry, but are they really ready to take that step? F4 (Flower Four), 4 close friends, are crucial to helping them determine if they are ready to make a lifetime commitment to each other.
Director: Yasuharu Ishii | Stars: Mao Inoue, Jun Matsumoto, Shun Oguri, Shôta Matsuda
Votes: 1,563
TV Movie
6. For You in Full Blossom: Ikemen Paradise (2007–2008)
54 min | Comedy, Drama
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.
Stars: Maki Horikita, Shun Oguri, Tôma Ikuta, Ryohei Suzuki
Votes: 2,028
A crazy school that has a lot of crazy students, contests, and festivals. It's VERY absurd, unrealistic and at the same time funny.
7. My Boss, My Hero (2006)
Comedy, Drama
The series is mainly about a 27 year old man named Makio Sakaki. His purpose is to become a successor after his father. However, he must pass high school first in order to prove himself ... See full summary »
Stars: Tomoya Nagase, Yui Aragaki, Yûya Tegoshi, Yû Kashii
Votes: 1,718
Unbelievably well written drama. It has everything, comedy, action, emotion. The plot is extremely funny and silly that you can't help but laughing all the time!
8. Nodame Cantabile (2006)
47 min | Comedy, Drama, Music
Two musicians united in talent, divided by nature - the upper-class perfectionist Chiaki and the sloppy middle-classer Nodame - fall in love.
Stars: Juri Ueno, Hiroshi Tamaki, Eita Nagayama, Asami Mizukawa
Votes: 2,419
THIS is a very close manga adaptation you will ever see among dramas. The story will not only entertain you but it will teach you about music, friendship and perseverance to fulfill your dreams.
9. Nodame Cantabile in Europe (2008 TV Movie)
240 min | Drama
This 2 night special takes off during their graduation, where Chiaki-senpai & Nodame left for Europe. The first special centered on Chiaki's story, the story tells about Chiaki's dream to ... See full summary »
Director: Hideki Takeuchi | Stars: Juri Ueno, Hiroshi Tamaki, Eita Nagayama, Asami Mizukawa
Votes: 805
TV Movie
10. Nodame Cantabile: The Movie I (2009)
122 min | Comedy, Drama, Music
Aspiring conductor Chiaki Shinichi and talented but undisciplined pianist Noda Megumi (nicknamed "Nodame") travel to Paris to pursue careers as classical musicians. Chiaki finds himself at ... See full summary »
Director: Hideki Takeuchi | Stars: Juri Ueno, Hiroshi Tamaki, Eita Nagayama, Asami Mizukawa
Votes: 1,152
TV Movie
11. Nodame Cantabile: The Movie II (2010)
123 min | Comedy, Drama, Music
Nodame (Juri Ueno) is still pining for the affections of Chiaki (Hiroshi Tamaki), but Chiaki wants them to concentrate on their musical careers and moves out. Chiaki then gets the ... See full synopsis »
Directors: Yasuhiro Kawamura, Hideki Takeuchi | Stars: Juri Ueno, Hiroshi Tamaki, Eita Nagayama, Asami Mizukawa
Votes: 983
TV Movie
12. Liar Game (2007–2010)
36 min | Drama
Trusting, gullible Nao suddenly finds herself participating in the mysterious Liar Game, a game where the players are issued large sums of money which they then have to cheat each other out... See full summary »
Stars: Erika Toda, Shôta Matsuda, Michiko Kichise, Kazuma Suzuki
Votes: 2,353
I enjoyed every second of it and after every episode I was surprised that I wanted to see another one. This is one of the great suspense dramas out there which teaches you a lesson and something to ponder about life, especially about TRUST.
13. Raiâ gêmu: Za fainaru sutêji (2010)
133 min | Drama, Thriller
It's time for the final challenge of the Liar Game. Only Akiyama and Fukunaga had earned tickets to participate, but when Yokoya decides to drop out, Nao gets invited to join. Unwilling at ... See full summary »
Director: Hiroaki Matsuyama | Stars: Erika Toda, Kento Nagayama, Shôta Matsuda, Michiko Kichise
Votes: 1,350
TV Movie
14. Liar Game: Reborn (2012)
131 min | Drama
College graduate Yu Shinomiya is invited to the Liar Game, which has been restarted by funding from new investors. She turns to her psychology professor for help, who is none other than ... See full summary »
Director: Hiroaki Matsuyama | Stars: Shôta Matsuda, Mikako Tabe, Hirofumi Arai, Mana Ashida
Votes: 685
TV Movie
15. Dragon Zakura (2005– )
Drama
Kenji Sakuragi is a lawyer and former member of a motorcycle gang. He takes on the challenge of preparing a special class for a famous stupid school, Ryuuzan to enter the prestigious Toudai University.
Stars: Hiroshi Abe, Masami Nagasawa, Saeko, Tomohisa Yamashita
Votes: 1,871
Heartwarming, funny, and educational. You will be laughing hard, boiling mad, weep like there's no tomorrow. It's incredibly motivating drama. They give various techniques to learn things the fun and interesting way that can be really useful in everyday life.
16. Nobuta wo produce (2005)
45 min | Comedy, Drama
Shuji (Kamenashi Kazuya) is one of the most popular guys in school. He tries to avoid Akira (Tomohisa Yamashita), because of his constant annoyance. But Kame isn't just like that. At home, ... See full summary »
Stars: Kazuya Kamenashi, Tomohisa Yamashita, Maki Horikita, Natsuna
Votes: 2,474
This story was very heartwarming and I'm glad I've watched it.
17. GTO: Great Teacher Onizuka (1998)
60 min | Drama, Comedy, Action
Onizuka, a former delinquent finds himself in the role of a high school teacher, facing students who behave just as he used to. Using unusual methods, he manages to reach through to his students and help them with their problems.
Stars: Takashi Sorimachi, Nanako Matsushima, Yôsuke Kubozuka, Shun Oguri
Votes: 3,895
Fun, dramatic and inspiring. Overall, it was a funny and at the same time a serious drama to watch.
18. GTO: The Movie (1999)
108 min | Comedy, Drama
A live action film version of the hit Japanese TV series staring Takashi Sorimachi as Eikichi Onizuka.
Director: Masayuki Suzuki | Stars: Takashi Sorimachi, Norika Fujiwara, Rena Tanaka, Hideyuki Kasahara
Votes: 1,181
TV Movie
19. Hero (2001– )
Comedy, Crime, Drama
Kohei Kuryu is a former juvenile delinquent. After passing the law board exams, Kuryu becomes a prosecutor who possesses quick instincts and a kind of cleverness that only someone raised on the streets could have.
Stars: Takuya Kimura, Takashi Ukaji, Shingo Ippongi, Aki Hayakawa
Votes: 1,080
Very funny, quirky, enjoyable and wonderful drama. I've enjoyed every episodes of this drama. It kept me watching from the start to the end. Loved the way the director shot the scenes from random angles.
20. Hero: Special (2015 TV Movie)
120 min | Drama
Director: Kensaku Sawada | Stars: Takuya Kimura, Hiroshi Abe, Haruka Ayase, Bengal
Votes: 256
TV SP
21. Hero (2007)
130 min | Drama
Kohei Kuryu returns to Tokyo and reunites with his former colleagues. He will be up against one of the famous lawyers in Tokyo to solve a new case and team up with his best partner, Maiko Amemiya.
Director: Masayuki Suzuki | Stars: Takuya Kimura, Takako Matsu, Hiroshi Abe, Zoe Aggeliki
Votes: 1,111
TV Movie
22. Hero (XI) (2015)
120 min | Crime, Drama
Kohei Kuryu is given the file of a murdered woman whose body is discovered next to a consular building. With a lack of cooperation and diplomatic immunity of the embassy staff, the team can't do the investigation in a conventional manner.
Director: Masayuki Suzuki | Stars: Takuya Kimura, Keiko Kitagawa, Takako Matsu, Kôichi Satô
Votes: 604
TV Movie
23. Sora kara furu ichioku no hoshi (2002– )
47 min | Crime, Mystery, Romance
A cat and mouse game begins between a chef and a detective investigating a presumed suicide that turns out to be a murder.
Stars: Sanma Akashiya, Takuya Kimura, Kô Shibasaki, Eri Fukatsu
Votes: 356
It’s dark, it’s thrilling, it’s keeping my eyes on the screen (I don't know how to describe my feelings!). Even the music was added at just the right times, it was enough to get into the mood. Never in a million years would I have imagined such an ending. It was all done very well.
24. Good Luck!! (2003– )
Drama
Hajime is a pilot on an international jetliner. He can't seem to please Captain Koda since an incident years ago. To complicate matters, he begins a relationship with a mechanic, Ayumi, whose parents died many years ago in the plane crash.
Stars: Takuya Kimura, Shin'ichi Tsutsumi, Kô Shibasaki, Rina Uchiyama
Votes: 603
This drama is awesome. It is something that you may not get disappointed in watching it. The plot is not too heavy but each of the characters and episodes were interesting to watch.
25. Kimi wa petto (2003– )
45 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance
Smart, successful and good-looking Iwaya Sumire works for a big newspaper. However, her boss asks her to leave for being too "perfect" a woman. Feeling angry and dejected Iwaya returns home... See full summary »
Stars: Koyuki, Jun Matsumoto, Satomi Ishihara, Eita Nagayama
Votes: 889
26. Puraido (2004– )
50 min | Drama, Sport
Halu (Kimura Takuya) is the captain and star player of an ice hockey team, who is greatly respected by his teammates. For him, hockey is serious business that fully occupies his mind, while... See full summary »
Stars: Takuya Kimura, Kôichi Satô, Yûko Takeuchi, Kenji Sakaguchi
Votes: 665
27. Hotaru no Hikari: It's Only A Little Light in My Life (2007–2011)
Comedy, Drama, Romance
When she's not at her fancy job, Hotaru just wants to relax at home - until her landlord's son shows up, and it's none other than her fastidious boss.
Stars: Haruka Ayase, Naohito Fujiki, Yuka Itaya, Ken Yasuda
Votes: 1,016
28. Hotaru the Movie: It's Only a Little Light in My Life (2012)
109 min | Drama, Romance
Hotaru Amemiya learns that her boss and now husband Seichi Takano has dreamed of vacationing in Rome like in the movie "Roman Holiday". Hotaru makes plans to go to Rome for their honeymoon.
Director: Hiroshi Yoshino | Stars: Haruka Ayase, Naohito Fujiki, Yûya Tegoshi, Mateo Pio Albanese
Votes: 320
TV Movie
29. Atashinchi no danshi (2009– )
60 min | Comedy
Chisato is homeless and on the run from debt collectors, when a wealthy man offers to pay off her debt if she marries him for one month. However, Chisato discovers that there are clauses to... See full summary »
Stars: Maki Horikita, Jun Kaname, Yoshinori Okada, Osamu Mukai
Votes: 441
30. Legal High (2012–2013)
54 min | Comedy, Drama
A never-lose lawyer, Kensuke Komikado, uses his way and understanding of the spirit of the law to win every case on the court of law.
Stars: Masato Sakai, Yui Aragaki, Kôtarô Satomi, Junnosuke Taguchi
Votes: 2,345
31. Legal High Special (2013 TV Movie)
110 min | Comedy, Drama
A middle school student falls off from the school's rooftop. The school insists it was students playing around and did not involve bullying. The student's mother doesn't believe it and goes to see attorney Kensuke to take her case out.
Director: Jun'ichi Ishikawa | Stars: Masato Sakai, Yui Aragaki, Kin'ya Kitaôji, Ryôko Hirosue
Votes: 330
TV Movie
32. Legal High Special 2 (2014 TV Movie)
108 min | Comedy, Drama
Attorneys Kensuke and Machiko receive a request from a general hospital. They go up against veteran attorney Kazuma Kuzyo who is trying to extract money from the general hospital by a medical malpractice lawsuit.
Directors: Jun'ichi Ishikawa, Hidenori Jôhô | Stars: Masato Sakai, Yui Aragaki, Kôtarô Satomi, Junnosuke Taguchi
Votes: 1,425
TV Movie
33. Mischievous Kiss: Love in Tokyo (2013–2015)
TV-14 | 49 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance
Kotoko Aihara, a high school girl who isn't that smart has to follow her father's decision after her father decides to live temporarily with his friend. She is surprised to learn that the boy who she falls in love with lives there as well.
Stars: Honoka Miki, Yûki Furukawa, Tomomi Nishimura, Yôji Tanaka
Votes: 1,630
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34. Death Note (2015)
46 min | Crime, Drama, Fantasy
Light Yagami, an ordinary university student, receives a death note which changes his life. The death note awakens his warped sense of justice and genius.
Stars: Masataka Kubota, Kento Yamazaki, Mio Yûki, Hinako Sano
Votes: 1,894
35. Erased (2017)
TV-14 | 30 min | Drama, Fantasy, Mystery
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.
Stars: Yûki Furukawa, Tomoka Kurotani, Reo Uchikawa, Brenda Joan Wong
Votes: 4,390
36. Quartet (2017)
TV-PG | 45 min | Comedy, Drama, Music
Maki, Suzume, Iemori, and Beppu accidentally met in a karaoke one day while bringing instruments. They then decided to form a musical quartet and live together in Karuizawa during the winter.
Stars: Takako Matsu, Hikari Mitsushima, Issei Takahashi, Ryûhei Matsuda
Votes: 1,636
37. Todome no seppun (2018)
Adventure, Comedy, Drama
A man's past has made him detest love and human relationships. He has become single-mindedly materialistic and greedy for power. This jerk is faced with a woman who literally possesses a ... See full summary »
Stars: Kento Yamazaki, Mackenyu, Masaki Suda, Jun Shison
Votes: 706
38. It Is Your Turn (2019– )
46 min | Crime, Mystery
Nana and Shota who a newlywed couples with 15 years of age difference are both enjoy mystery. They then move to an apartment and become involved in murder cases that take place at the apartment. Now they are drawn to solve the mysteries.
Stars: Katsuhisa Namase, Kei Tanaka, Nanase Nishino, Nao Honda
Votes: 785
39. Alice in Borderland (2020– )
TV-MA | 50 min | Action, Drama, Mystery
Obsessed gamer Arisu 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.
Stars: Kento Yamazaki, Tao Tsuchiya, Nijirô Murakami, Eleanor Noble
Votes: 96,765
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