chillingindoors

I love these dramas you have listed! I recommended more in my reply to the other user. Give those a try if you haven't.

Thank you for the heads up on Law School & Devil Judge. I tend not to enjoy legal dramas as I am in the legal profession & they don't present the legal system accurately. Nonetheless I wanted to give them a try because of the good reviews. I'll still watch them & let you know how I found them.

Added Move to Heaven to my watchlist.

For starters, you can try either of these.

Romcoms -
Sekai Ichi Muzukashii Koi
Renai Mangaka
Remolove
Date
Zenkai Girl
Love Lasts Forever
Love Shuffle
1 Pound no Fukuin
Kekkon Dekinai Otoko

Healing / slice of life/ feel good romance -
Remolove
Kikazaru Koi
Neechan No Koibito
Neko
Horimiya
Soratobu Kouhoushitsu
Kimi no Te ga Sasayaite Iru
In This Corner of the World
Soredemo Ikite Yuku

Mature -
Aishiteiru to Ittekure
Unmei ni, Nita Koi
Kou Kou Kyoushi 1993
Lipstick
Kamisama Mou Sukoshi Dake
Second Virgin
Bungaku Shojo

I haven't watched Love Alarm but I'll check it out sometime. Thank you.

And yes, I do agree. K dramas don't do it for me anymore. Do give J dramas a try, esp if you love to watch a variety of stories. I'll be happy to recommend some if you want :)

Yes, I do watch some K dramas once in a while but if I have to count, it will probably be less than 10 a year which is so little. The last one I saw this year was Run On. Planning to watch Law School, Devil Judge & Beyond Evil sometime within this year. Hope they won't disappoint.

Nope they have a good range of dramas from all genres. Japan is actually known for its slice of life dramas which are very heartwarming. Happy to recommend some (from any genre) if you would like :)

This is subbed on WeTV but I don't have it so I watch it on dramacool

This drama is so much fun. Thank you for this article :)

There was a time I used to watch so many Korean dramas, & now I mostly watch Japanese dramas & movies because they provide me with a range of stories & characters that are harder to find in shows from other Asian counterparts. Unfortunately, K dramas aren't as engaging as they once were (at least for me). This is just my opinion.

This drama lacked substance.

COVID be damned :(

I don't think I've watched Ito Satsushi in anything other than Densha Otoko, which I really enjoyed. Nice to see him here! I really like Fujino Ryoko as well, she's a great actress. And boy, does Renn rest? I just realised he's been doing back to back dramas this year.
Looking forward to watch this promising cast!

J dramas are known for being heartwarming LOL.
You need to watch more J dramas.

Yes, please watch him in Hanako to Anne. He is so swoony there <3

Great for viewing on a rainy, cosy day with some hot chocolate. Soft, romantic & bittersweet. I loved every minute of this beautiful movie :)
Highly recommended for those who love romances!

Another underrated actor right here. He deserves more love.

My favourite Japanese actors

Yamada Takayuki
Tsumabaki Satoshi
Takahashi Issei
Matsuzaka Tori
Suda Masaki
Oguri Shun
Kamiki Ryunosuke
Kimura Takuya

Majority of their works are a must watch. Such versatility & range.

I just realised Machida & Akaso are in this. OMGGGGGGGGGGGGGGG *fangirling*
MY EXCITEMENT HAS JUST HIT THE ROOF!

Eguchi Noriko. YESSSS! *instantly adds to watchlist*

Honestly I've not seen a single bad drama from him. He's truly the gift that keeps on giving.