Favorite Yuji Sakamoto Dramas Ranked

Favorite Yuji Sakamoto Films Ranked: https://boxd.it/n7qfe

On my most favorite Japanese screenwriter's 56th birthday, I rank my favorite dramas written by him.

His dramas can be divided into two eras - before and after "Mother". Sakamoto honed a distinctive writing style and he has been writing absolutely amazing dramas ever since.

(The list is incomplete as there are still some obscure dramas and dramas co-written by him that I have yet to watch.)

Praveen May 12, 2023
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  • Mother

    1. Mother

    Japanese Drama - 2010, 11 episodes

    10

    It's hands down the BEST drama written by Sakamoto-sensei and one of the BEST J-Dramas to ever exist!

  • Woman

    2. Woman

    Japanese Drama - 2013, 11 episodes

    10

    As realistic as it can get with Hikari Mitsushima's career-best performance! The QUINTESSENTIAL Sakamoto drama!

  • Soredemo, Ikite Yuku

    3. Soredemo, Ikite Yuku

    Japanese Drama - 2011, 11 episodes

    10

    Yuji Sakamoto, Eita Nagayama and Hikari Mitsushima at their PEAK! The ‘ne plus ultra’ of tragic yet optimistic J-Drama.

  • Tokyo Love Story

    4. Tokyo Love Story

    Japanese Drama - 1991, 11 episodes

    10

    The only 90s drama in the list, which is not even his best era, but oh man, did the drama had such a cultural impact in Japan. A truly UNFORGETTABLE drama!

  • Quartet

    5. Quartet

    Japanese Drama - 2017, 10 episodes

    10

    There's nothing like a fun-filled Sakamoto drama! And, with such brilliant cast, he really knocked it out of the park! 

  • Saikou no Rikon

    6. Saikou no Rikon

    Japanese Drama - 2013, 11 episodes

    10

    My favorite comedy drama by him! Though it's not entirely a rom-com with its fair share of emotional moments, it balances both aspects PERFECTLY!

  • Omameda Towako to Sannin no Motootto

    7. Omameda Towako to Sannin no Motootto

    Japanese Drama - 2021, 10 episodes

    10

    Yuji Sakamoto-Takako Matsu collab never disappoints! NEVER!

  • Mondai no Aru Restaurant

    8. Mondai no Aru Restaurant

    Japanese Drama - 2015, 10 episodes

    9.0

    A drama with delicious foods and a group of women bonding together. Sounds feel good? It goes way deeper!

  • Hatsukoi no Akuma

    9. Hatsukoi no Akuma

    Japanese Drama - 2022, 10 episodes

    9.0

    The drama is partly subbed (as of now), but it could only advance to higher ranking when it completes!

  • Watashitachi no Kyokasho

    10. Watashitachi no Kyokasho

    Japanese Drama - 2007, 12 episodes

    8.5

    Probably his most disturbing drama as he tackles school bullying. It deservedly won him his first Best Screenwriter award.

  • anone

    11. anone

    Japanese Drama - 2018, 10 episodes

    8.5
  • Love That Makes You Cry

    12. Love That Makes You Cry

    Japanese Drama - 2016, 10 episodes

    8.5
  • Last Christmas

    13. Last Christmas

    Japanese Drama - 2004, 11 episodes

    8.5
  • Ryokiteki na Kanojo

    14. Ryokiteki na Kanojo

    Japanese Drama - 2008, 11 episodes

    8.5
  • Mosaic Japan

    15. Mosaic Japan

    Japanese Drama - 2014, 5 episodes

    8.5
  • Taiyo to Umi no Kyoshitsu

    16. Taiyo to Umi no Kyoshitsu

    Japanese Drama - 2008, 10 episodes

    8.0
  • Anata no Tonari ni Dareka Iru

    17. Anata no Tonari ni Dareka Iru

    Japanese Drama - 2003, 10 episodes

    7.5
  • Chase

    18. Chase

    Japanese Drama - 2010, 6 episodes

    7.5
  • Remote

    19. Remote

    Japanese Drama - 2002, 10 episodes

    7.5
  • Living

    20. Living

    Japanese Drama - 2020, 4 episodes

    7.5
  • Top Caster

    21. Top Caster

    Japanese Drama - 2006, 11 episodes

    7.0
  • Itoshi Kimi e

    22. Itoshi Kimi e

    Japanese Drama - 2004, 11 episodes

    7.0
  • Oyaji no Senaka

    23. Oyaji no Senaka

    Japanese Drama - 2014, 10 episodes

    7.0

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