Top 15 Favorite Japanese Dramas
Listing my fave Japanese Dramas in order.
Disclaimer: "Favorite" differs from "Best" because although there are some better dramas (better execution, story etc) than the ones on this list, does not mean that they are my favourite. Likewise, I cannot claim them to be the Best Dramas out there, because I think "Best Dramas" should be voted with a critical and non-subjective eye, and usually are determined through a consensus by a majority. What you may think is the best may not really be deemed as the best by others, and vice versa.
For me, "favorites" are what tugged at my heartstrings and "best" involves more appreciation beyond preference.
***Please note that my favorites are subject to change.
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1. Long Vacation
Japanese Drama - 1996, 11 episodes
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2. I Don't Love You Yet
Japanese Drama - 2019, 16 episodes
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3. Nodame Cantabile
Japanese Drama - 2006, 11 episodes
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4. I Will Be Your Bloom
Japanese Drama - 2022, 10 episodes
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5. Teasing Master Takagi-san
Japanese Drama - 2024, 8 episodes
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6. First Love
Japanese Drama - 2022, 9 episodes
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7. Under the Miracle Cherry Tree
Japanese Drama - 2020, 8 episodes
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8. A Story to Read When You First Fall in Love
Japanese Drama - 2019, 10 episodes
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9. Falling High School Girl and Irresponsible Teacher
Japanese Drama - 2023, 9 episodes
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10. Meet Me after School
Japanese Drama - 2018, 11 episodes
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11. Why I Dress Up for Love
Japanese Drama - 2021, 10 episodes
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12. Animals
Japanese Drama - 2022, 8 episodes
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13. Zettai Kareshi
Japanese Drama - 2008, 11 episodes
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14. Kissing the Ring Finger
Japanese Drama - 2023, 10 episodes
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15. On a Starry Night
Japanese Drama - 2023, 9 episodes