My Favorite J-Dramas and Japan Movies
Its so perspective, most was romance, natural expression (not exaggerated), enjoyy
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1. 700 Days of Battle: Us vs. the Police
Japanese Movie - 2008
Absurb but i like it
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2. As Long as We Both Shall Live
Japanese Movie - 2023
Finally a manga adaption that suit my taste
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3. Your Eyes Tell
Japanese Movie - 2020
Same like Always korean movie, best story and acting
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4. A Girl & Her Guard Dog
Japanese Movie - 2025
Definitely better than both the manga and the anime, especially for a global audience. The romance feels natural, the male lead is aware of his presence, and the female lead remains effortlessly charming. Their chemistry is truly beautiful.
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5. Is My Kawaii About to Expire?
Japanese Drama - 2022, 9 episodes
Love is simple, when ur think someone rather than others, thats it
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6. See Hear Love: Mienakute mo Kikoenakute mo Aishiteru
Japanese Movie - 2023
Love the story, the FL really care.
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7. Asako I & II
Japanese Movie - 2018
One alpha female has two alpha males, what her choice
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8. Cursed in Love
Japanese Drama - 2020, 8 episodes
I really like how they executed old time story, its like give us how it feel, and the costume as really good. Minami hamabe with th ekimono was so beautiful. The plot was really good, both FL and ML has good chemistry
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9. Forget Me Not
Japanese Movie - 2015
Beautiful story, maybe
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10. Marry Me!
Japanese Drama - 2020, 10 episodes
This drama breaks free from typical romance clichés, offering a story that’s both heartfelt and refreshingly realistic. Every issue is handled with a sense of maturity that’s rare in the genre especially in this plot. I found the female lead especially compelling—she thoughtfully considers the male lead’s decisions rather than just agreeing, revealing her depth and growth over time. The male lead, meanwhile, exudes warmth from the start, always showing kindness and respect toward her. Together, they’re the perfect balance, each genuinely take care eacht other. Their chemistry? Absolutely sooo goood.
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11. Ao Haru Ride
Japanese Drama - 2023, 8 episodes
School romance that presented with nice cast, good acting, plot was ok not too long not to short, excellent executed.
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12. Ao Haru Ride Season 2
Japanese Drama - 2024, 6 episodes
Same as the season 1, but its all has straight foward.
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13. Love Me, Love Me Not
Japanese Movie - 2020
Love all the actress and the actors,, ending was satisfied
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14. Brother Trap
Japanese Drama - 2023, 9 episodes
My girlfriend is my brother ex, what a plot!!! Executed very well, a bit pissed of on some character but the character development was there.
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15. Hanamizuki
Japanese Movie - 2010
Never though old vibe movies give me feeling like this, its story of live, move on, but the beautiful was somewhat you'ill find the way.
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16. Love Like the Falling Petals
Japanese Movie - 2022
Trully how they love each others was so beautiful.
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17. The Blue Skies at Your Feet
Japanese Movie - 2022
Its warm, decent story but really good to watch, Riko Fukumoto was really cute here, try to fix with her BF but as always misunderstood is anywhere.
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18. I Want to Eat Your Pancreas
Japanese Movie - 2017
Remember, sometimes it was good memory. Indeed theres a corner that it hurt our self even it was happy ending, but be happy cuz it ourself. - thats the story of this movie
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19. Saishu Resha de Hajimaru Koi
Japanese Drama - 2023, 3 episodes
As a mini series, this is really good, its easy to watch, story was simple but with good plot it was really worth to watch.
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20. A Calm Sea and Beautiful Days with You
Japanese Drama - 2025, 10 episodes
Arranged marriage stories are common nowadays, but for a Japanese drama in particular to not be cringe-worthy at all, it's very rare. It's very entertaining to watch, their situation and chemistry is kind of funny and fun to watch!!