Upcoming Japanese dramas & movies

Airing and upcoming Japanese dramas, in order of date of release (except for my top 5). There's some movies as well. Keep in mind that streaming schedules are subject to change, so check for updates to avoid any surprises, but feel free to comment if I made a mistake or forgot a drama!

When the show is airing : ✅
My top 5 (my most anticipated) : ❤️ 

Updates

I try to update this list at least once or twice a week.
Last update : 2025-06-02

Sources

• Jdrama Fansub Map 2025
• r/JDorama
• DramaWiki
• DramaWiki – Japanese Drama Season - Summer 2025
• New Japanese Shows & Movies Coming to Netflix in 2025 & Beyond
• Top Japanese Upcoming Web Series in 2025
• J-Dramas 2025 : Les Séries Japonaises à Ne Pas Manquer

My voting lists for 2025

• Best Japanese dramas of 2025 [TBA] 
• Worst Japanese dramas of 2025 [TBA]
• Best Japanese actors & actresses of 2025 [TBA] 

Archives

• 2025 [here]