Btw, since you mentioned so many, which are your top 3 from the list?
For mature romances, check out (these are the ones at the top of my head, I love them too btw) -
MARS (Taiwan) Kenja No Ai Kono Yo No Hate Kou Kou Kyoushi (1993) Aishiteiru to Ittekure Destiny-Like Love Secret Love Affair Kamisama Mou Soukashi Dake Second Virgin
Ooh, I really liked Before We Get Married… would you also consider Watashitachi wa Douka Shiteru as a mature…
I don't consider Watashitachi Wa Douka Shiteru a mature drama. For me it was more of a melodrama. And the conclusion of the drama especially had the potential to elevate it to be more, but it was somewhat lackluster for me.. (I know many people loved it, I liked it but didn't love it)
For me, mature dramas are those that deal with "adult" situations & hard issues. They are complex & can't be looked at from a moralistic perspective alone. Also, I feel like they challenge & push you to confront certain realities that may not be easy. They are more real (and sometimes darker) than the usual stuff, & require a mature audience that can appreciate them. (Difficult to explain it but I hope you get the drift)
Disappointed to see no Japanese dramas on the list when they probably make the most mature dramas (and the best). I don't think Summer's Desire was a "mature" drama, but that's just my opinion. I will check out the other 2 you recommended, thank you.
Some mature dramas I'd like to recommend - 3 Nen A Gumi (Japan) Before We Get Married (Taiwan) Destiny-Like Love (Japan) Hokuto (Japan) Influence (Japan) Kazoku Game (Japan) Kaidan Botan Doro: Beauty and Fear (Japan) Kenja No Ai (Japan) Kono Yo No Hate (Japan) Last Friends (Japan) Love Shuffle (Japan) MARS (Taiwan) Marry Me Or Not (Taiwan) Mother (Japan) Omameda Towako to Sannin no Motootto (Japan) Saka no Tochu no Ie (Japan) Second Virgin (Japan) Secret Love Affair (Korean) Takane No Hana (Japan) Never Let Me Go (Japan) Nemureru Mori no Jukujo (Japan) Woman (Japan) Zeni Geba (Japan)
There are many many more... I am gonna stop here LOL
Wow, this is a MUST WATCH! The honesty, genuineness and affection the leads had for each other was so moving. Not to mention, they had one of the healthiest relationships I've seen. The drama explored so much more than illness.. it was about unconditional love & self-discovery. This was so poignant, healing & beautiful in every way. An A1 drama all around - acting, cinematography, OST, and direction were all just top notch. Seriously this is why I love Japanese dramas so so much, they take so little & give you so much (in just 6 episodes, 24 mins each)
It is not a bad drama. But I didn't personally enjoy it & dropped it (I do drop stuff easily) I know some others who liked it. Give it a try, you may end up liking it?
When I read your comment, the first thing that popped in my mind is: "Welcome to Japan".For a country as advanced…
I see. Thank you so much for sharing! I did not know about this at all & was judging it from a perspective of the western legal system. I will read it and get back to you. Apologies for my ignorance.
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I haven't seen these two from your list, I will check them out.
Double Fantasy
Glass no le
Never Let Me Go
Saka no Tochu No Le
Zeni Geba
MARS (Taiwan)
Kenja No Ai
Kono Yo No Hate
Kou Kou Kyoushi (1993)
Aishiteiru to Ittekure
Destiny-Like Love
Secret Love Affair
Kamisama Mou Soukashi Dake
Second Virgin
Never Let Me Go
Saka no Tochu No Le
Zeni Geba
These are a MUST WATCH in my opinion. I will recommend more if you like these. Also please note that these are very dark & real.
I'm always happy to share & discuss dramas!
For me, mature dramas are those that deal with "adult" situations & hard issues. They are complex & can't be looked at from a moralistic perspective alone. Also, I feel like they challenge & push you to confront certain realities that may not be easy. They are more real (and sometimes darker) than the usual stuff, & require a mature audience that can appreciate them. (Difficult to explain it but I hope you get the drift)
Some mature dramas I'd like to recommend -
3 Nen A Gumi (Japan)
Before We Get Married (Taiwan)
Destiny-Like Love (Japan)
Hokuto (Japan)
Influence (Japan)
Kazoku Game (Japan)
Kaidan Botan Doro: Beauty and Fear (Japan)
Kenja No Ai (Japan)
Kono Yo No Hate (Japan)
Last Friends (Japan)
Love Shuffle (Japan)
MARS (Taiwan)
Marry Me Or Not (Taiwan)
Mother (Japan)
Omameda Towako to Sannin no Motootto (Japan)
Saka no Tochu no Ie (Japan)
Second Virgin (Japan)
Secret Love Affair (Korean)
Takane No Hana (Japan)
Never Let Me Go (Japan)
Nemureru Mori no Jukujo (Japan)
Woman (Japan)
Zeni Geba (Japan)
There are many many more... I am gonna stop here LOL
The honesty, genuineness and affection the leads had for each other was so moving. Not to mention, they had one of the healthiest relationships I've seen. The drama explored so much more than illness.. it was about unconditional love & self-discovery. This was so poignant, healing & beautiful in every way. An A1 drama all around - acting, cinematography, OST, and direction were all just top notch.
Seriously this is why I love Japanese dramas so so much, they take so little & give you so much (in just 6 episodes, 24 mins each)