PTW Japanese Romance
I'm a hardcore mood watcher when it comes to jdramas. I know what i want when I want it. But for other countries I usually watch based on impulse and feed recommendations, so I'm just limiting this list to jdramas.
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![Business Marriage]()
1. Business Marriage
Japanese Drama - 2024, 9 episodes
on my jdrama challenge
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!["Watashi wo Moratte": Koiji Hen]()
2. "Watashi wo Moratte": Koiji Hen
Japanese Drama - 2024, 8 episodes
supernatural, maybe good spooky season title
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![I Want To Hold Aono-kun So Badly I Could Die]()
3. I Want To Hold Aono-kun So Badly I Could Die
Japanese Drama - 2022, 10 episodes
supernatural
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![The Gift of Your Heart]()
4. The Gift of Your Heart
Japanese Drama - 2024, 11 episodes
supernatural
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![Beni Sasu Life]()
5. Beni Sasu Life
Japanese Drama - 2023, 10 episodes
mixed reviews but gender bendy vibes
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![Otonari Complex]()
6. Otonari Complex
Japanese Drama - 2025, 8 episodes
gender bender
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![Edo Moiselle: Reiwa de Koi, Itashinsu]()
7. Edo Moiselle: Reiwa de Koi, Itashinsu
Japanese Drama - 2021, 10 episodes
time travel
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![Boku no Daisuki na Tsuma!]()
8. Boku no Daisuki na Tsuma!
Japanese Drama - 2022, 8 episodes
social issues
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![Watashi, Teiji de Kaerimasu]()
9. Watashi, Teiji de Kaerimasu
Japanese Drama - 2019, 10 episodes
social issues, intergenerational differences
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![Gomenne Seishun!]()
10. Gomenne Seishun!
Japanese Drama - 2014, 10 episodes
social issues, quirky
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![Residential Complex]()
11. Residential Complex
Japanese Drama - 2018, 10 episodes
social issues? (guess based on synopsis, like how to navigate reproductive healthcare)
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![Bokura ga Koroshita, Saiai no Kimi]()
12. Bokura ga Koroshita, Saiai no Kimi
Japanese Drama - 2021, 6 episodes
dark romance
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![Sachiiro no One Room]()
13. Sachiiro no One Room
Japanese Drama - 2018, 10 episodes
dark romance
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![The Monster Within]()
14. The Monster Within
Japanese Drama - 2025, 8 episodes
dark romance
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![Shijukara]()
15. Shijukara
Japanese Drama - 2022, 12 episodes
dark romance (based on review)
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![Eroi Kareshi ga Watashi wo Madowasu]()
16. Eroi Kareshi ga Watashi wo Madowasu
Japanese Drama - 2021, 8 episodes
mature
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![Fuufu Enman Recipe: Koukan Shinai? Hitoban Dake]()
17. Fuufu Enman Recipe: Koukan Shinai? Hitoban Dake
Japanese Drama - 2022, 12 episodes
mature waiting on subs
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![Kono Koi wa Tsumi na no ka!?]()
18. Kono Koi wa Tsumi na no ka!?
Japanese Drama - 2018, 4 episodes
mature? idk
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![Zenryoku de, Aishite Ii Kana?]()
19. Zenryoku de, Aishite Ii Kana?
Japanese Drama - 2023, 8 episodes
mature (as in characters are in their 30s+)
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![Hide from the Rain]()
20. Hide from the Rain
Japanese Drama - 2023, 8 episodes
mature
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![One Night Morning]()
21. One Night Morning
Japanese Drama - 2022, 8 episodes
mature
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![Nagareboshi]()
22. Nagareboshi
Japanese Drama - 2010, 10 episodes
mature
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![Ripe for the Picking]()
23. Ripe for the Picking
Japanese Drama - 2024, 9 episodes
mature
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![Perfect Crime]()
24. Perfect Crime
Japanese Drama - 2019, 10 episodes
mature
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![Takane no Hana-san]()
25. Takane no Hana-san
Japanese Drama - 2021, 12 episodes
kink
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![This Guy Is the Biggest Mistake in My Life]()
26. This Guy Is the Biggest Mistake in My Life
Japanese Drama - 2020, 10 episodes
kinky
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![Good News]()
27. Good News
Japanese Drama - 1999, 12 episodes
for something that feels real
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![Buzzer Beat]()
28. Buzzer Beat
Japanese Drama - 2009, 11 episodes
nostalgia, youth
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![Long Vacation]()
29. Long Vacation
Japanese Drama - 1996, 11 episodes
nostalgia
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![Last Cinderella]()
30. Last Cinderella
Japanese Drama - 2013, 11 episodes
throwback
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![A Story to Read When You First Fall in Love]()
31. A Story to Read When You First Fall in Love
Japanese Drama - 2019, 10 episodes
for when you finally feel like figuring out what all the hype is about
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![Black Cinderella]()
32. Black Cinderella
Japanese Drama - 2021, 8 episodes
for when u want a throwback title
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![Yamato Nadeshiko Shichi Henge]()
33. Yamato Nadeshiko Shichi Henge
Japanese Drama - 2010, 10 episodes
throwback
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![Pride]()
34. Pride
Japanese Drama - 2004, 11 episodes
old
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![Usokon]()
35. Usokon
Japanese Drama - 2023, 12 episodes
just give me a typical jdrama, fake marriage
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![The Romance Manga Artist]()
36. The Romance Manga Artist
Japanese Drama - 2021, 11 episodes
just give me a typical jdrama
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![Kissing the Ring Finger]()
37. Kissing the Ring Finger
Japanese Drama - 2023, 10 episodes
just give me a typical jdrama
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![Kuro Bengoshi no Chijo Sekai de Ichiban Omoi Junai]()
38. Kuro Bengoshi no Chijo Sekai de Ichiban Omoi Junai
Japanese Drama - 2025, 12 episodes
just give me a typical jdrama: bonus emotionally constipated lead XD
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![Love Kome no Okite: Kojirase Joshi to Toshishita Danshi]()
39. Love Kome no Okite: Kojirase Joshi to Toshishita Danshi
Japanese Drama - 2021, 12 episodes
Just give me a typical jdrama, bonus the leads
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![Mr. Bride]()
40. Mr. Bride
Japanese Drama - 2023, 11 episodes
just give me a typical jdrama
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![Going Home with Shibuya-Kun]()
41. Going Home with Shibuya-Kun
Japanese Drama - 2024, 12 episodes
just give me a typical jdrama
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![Marry Me!]()
42. Marry Me!
Japanese Drama - 2020, 10 episodes
just give me a typical jdrama
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![Kanojo wa Kirei datta]()
43. Kanojo wa Kirei datta
Japanese Drama - 2021, 10 episodes
just give me a typical jdrama romance
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![Why I Dress Up for Love]()
44. Why I Dress Up for Love
Japanese Drama - 2021, 10 episodes
just give me a typical jdrama romance
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![May-December Couple]()
45. May-December Couple
Japanese Drama - 2020, 8 episodes
just give me a jdrama
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![Nanyobi ni Umareta no]()
46. Nanyobi ni Umareta no
Japanese Drama - 2023, 9 episodes
just give me a typical jdrama (sleeper hit?)
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![Busu no Hitomi ni Koishiteru]()
47. Busu no Hitomi ni Koishiteru
Japanese Drama - 2019, 8 episodes
wildcard. idk how this got on my list
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![Kimi no Koto Dake Mite Itai]()
48. Kimi no Koto Dake Mite Itai
Japanese Drama - 2022, 4 episodes
just give me a typical jdrama romance
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![Gachi Koi Nenchakujuu]()
49. Gachi Koi Nenchakujuu
Japanese Drama - 2023, 10 episodes
wildcard
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![Who Needs True Love?]()
50. Who Needs True Love?
Japanese Drama - 2022, 10 episodes
wildcard
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![Virgin Love]()
51. Virgin Love
Japanese Drama - 2023, 8 episodes
wildcard
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![Subscribe Kanojo]()
52. Subscribe Kanojo
Japanese Drama - 2023, 8 episodes
wildcard
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![Zoku. Zoku. Saigo kara Nibanme no Koi]()
53. Zoku. Zoku. Saigo kara Nibanme no Koi
Japanese Drama - 2025, 11 episodes
wildcard. not what i would normally watch but ive seen some sincere praise for this one
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![Yawao to Katako]()
54. Yawao to Katako
Japanese Drama - 2023, 8 episodes
wildcard
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![Uchi no Musume wa, Kareshi ga Dekinai!!]()
55. Uchi no Musume wa, Kareshi ga Dekinai!!
Japanese Drama - 2021, 10 episodes
wildcard
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![Rikokatsu]()
56. Rikokatsu
Japanese Drama - 2021, 10 episodes
wildcard
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![Tokyo Dokushin Danshi]()
57. Tokyo Dokushin Danshi
Japanese Drama - 2019, 8 episodes
wildcard Takahashi Issei
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![Mikazuki]()
58. Mikazuki
Japanese Drama - 2019, 5 episodes
serious, also Takahashi Issei
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![Born to be a Flower]()
59. Born to be a Flower
Japanese Drama - 2018, 10 episodes
serious? idk based on the rec dramas might have a makjang feel
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![More than Words]()
60. More than Words
Japanese Drama - 2022, 10 episodes
serious, open relationship
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![Iburigurashi]()
61. Iburigurashi
Japanese Drama - 2022, 13 episodes
peaceful
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![I Hear the Sunspot]()
62. I Hear the Sunspot
Japanese Drama - 2024, 12 episodes
peaceful
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![Hannari Girori no Yoriko-san]()
63. Hannari Girori no Yoriko-san
Japanese Drama - 2018, 4 episodes
peaceful
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![Manhattan Love Story]()
64. Manhattan Love Story
Japanese Drama - 2003, 11 episodes
peaceful? eccentric male lead tag but the synopsis sounds pretty chill
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![Prism]()
65. Prism
Japanese Drama - 2022, 9 episodes
peaceful
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![Ohisama]()
66. Ohisama
Japanese Drama - 2011, 156 episodes
asadora
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![Okaeri]()
67. Okaeri
Japanese Movie - 2025
asadora
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![My Dear Exes]()
68. My Dear Exes
Japanese Drama - 2021, 10 episodes
reverse harem
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![Ideal Boyfriend]()
69. Ideal Boyfriend
Japanese Drama - 2022, 8 episodes
reverse harem
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![Ossan's Love Returns]()
70. Ossan's Love Returns
Japanese Drama - 2024, 9 episodes
funny vibes
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![Rental Lovers]()
71. Rental Lovers
Japanese Drama - 2017, 10 episodes
funny vibes
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![Watashi no Kaseifu Nagisa-san]()
72. Watashi no Kaseifu Nagisa-san
Japanese Drama - 2020, 9 episodes
funny vibes
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![Learning to Love]()
73. Learning to Love
Japanese Drama - 2025, 10 episodes
