US Watchers: Intro to Japanese Dramas
There aren’t many Japanese Dramas (JDramas) available on Western streaming services but here are some. Check out my ‘US Watchers Intro to Dramas’ list for what I think are must-watches on western platforms, but this is what I know of as available on this platform and in this drama. @Sincerely_LCohen on Threads and 🦋
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1. An Incurable Case of Love
Japanese Drama - 2020, 10 episodes
A nurse has a crush on a doctor.
Classic grumpy/sunshine Japanese drama. It’s older and tropes but I love it. -
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2. The End of the World with You
Japanese Drama - 2023, 8 episodes
A man meets his ex while a meteor threatens to end life on earth in ten days. ?️? ?️⚧️
Though it has a few blind spots, it’s so well acted and put together that you just get lost in the beautiful rumination on what really matters. TW: self-harm. -
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3. Pachinko
Korean Drama - 2022, 8 episodes
Not Japanese, Korean, but much of it takes place in Japan and delves into the complicated, painful K/J history and relationship. Apple TV.
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4. Learning to Love
Japanese Drama - 2025, 11 episodes
Get past the taboo of teacher/student and dive into one of the best explorations of human value and relationships and love. Shines a light on host (and parasite?) culture. Netflix.
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5. First Love
Japanese Drama - 2022, 9 episodes
Beautiful. Nice romance. Netflix.
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6. Alice in Borderland
Japanese Drama - 2020, 8 episodes
Sci-Fi/dystopian. Season 1 was gold. People make hunger games comparisons. Netflix.
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7. As Long as We Both Shall Live
Japanese Movie - 2023
Beautiful. Did feel like a bit of the depth was cut out of it because it’s a movie and not a drama. But otherwise loved it. Netflix.
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8. Marry My Husband: Japan
Japanese Drama - 2025, 10 episodes
Remake of korean drama. Great revenge romance with Japanese aesthetic. Prime Video.
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9. Glass Heart
Japanese Drama - 2025, 10 episodes
A lot of people loved this rock/romance. I wasn’t much of fan beyond the first episode. Netflix.
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10. Romantics Anonymous
Japanese Drama - 2025, 8 episodes
Nice romance and chocolate. But overall I found the characters and story lacked depth. Netflix.
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11. Drawing Closer
Japanese Movie - 2024
Haven’t watched yet. Available on Netflix.
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12. One Piece
Japanese Drama - 2023, 8 episodes
Haven’t watched yet. Action adventure. Netflix.
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13. Your Eyes Tell
Japanese Movie - 2020
Haven’t watched yet. Romance. BTS did the theme song. Tubi.
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14. Shogun
Japanese Drama - 2024, 10 episodes
Remake of the OG historical saga. Haven’t watched yet. Netflix.
