Best Doramas (37 shows)

1. First Love: Hatsukoi

Japanese Drama - 2022, 9 episodes

8.7

299 points by 3 voters

In the late 90s, Yae and Harumichi met and fell in love. After graduating from high school, Yae went off to college in Tokyo, while Harumichi joined the Self-Defense forces as an ...more

2. Marry Me!

Japanese Drama - 2020, 10 episodes

7.9

200 points by 2 voters

The story follows 28-year-old civil servant Akiyasu Shin as he's chosen to take part in a new government program under the so-called "NEET protection law". This project pairs government employees with NEETs ...more

3. The Way of the Househusband: The Movie

Japanese Movie - 2022

7.6

199 points by 2 voters

~~ Adapted from the manga series "Gokushufudou" (極主夫道) by Oono Kousuke (おおのこうすけ).

4. Koi wa Tsuzuku yo Doko Made mo

Japanese Drama - 2020, 10 episodes

8.4

199 points by 2 voters

Sakura Nanase is a 22-year-old rookie nurse. She met Doctor Tendo Kairi several years ago and fell in love with him. To meet him again, she studied hard and became a nurse. ...more

5. Hotaru no Hikari

Japanese Drama - 2007, 10 episodes

7.6

199 points by 2 voters

Hotaru works for a famous interior design company. It's a glamorous job, but Hotaru's private life is totally the opposite of glamorous. She lives alone, and when she isn't working, she's mostly ...more

6. Hana Yori Dango

Japanese Drama - 2005, 9 episodes

8.2

199 points by 2 voters

Makino Tsukushi is the only poor student at Eitoku Gakuen, a school for the ridiculously rich and privileged. Eitoku Gakuen is ruled by the Flower 4, otherwise known as the F4, a ...more

7. Renai Mangaka

Japanese Drama - 2021, 11 episodes

7.8

195 points by 2 voters

Karibe Seiichiro is a genius manga artist who is not good at socializing. He rarely goes out and has an unusual way of thinking. One day, Seiichiro meets his late-brother's former girlfriend ...more

8. Nigeru wa Haji da ga Yaku ni Tatsu

Japanese Drama - 2016, 11 episodes

8.1

100 points by 1 voters

25-year-old Moriyama Mikuri graduated but had no job offers. She became a temporary employee but was even laid off. So while she is taking a break right now, Mikuri feels unwanted and ...more

9. Bokura wa Kiseki de Dekite Iru

Japanese Drama - 2018, 10 episodes

8.3

100 points by 1 voters

Aikawa Kazuki is a university lecturer who teaches ethology, which is the study of animal behaviour. He has just started work as a lecturer at the recommendation of Professor Samejima Shun whom ...more

10. Hyakuman Kai Ieba Yokatta

Japanese Drama - 2023, 10 episodes

7.7

98 points by 1 voters

Soma Yui and Torino Naoki were childhood friends, but they met again as adults. Just as he decides to propose to Yui, Naoki suddenly disappears from Yui's sight after being embroiled in ...more

11. Asa ga Kita

Japanese Drama - 2015, 156 episodes

8.3

98 points by 1 voters

In the late Tokugawa Shogunate, Asa was born as the second daughter of a wealthy merchant in Kyoto, Japan. Later, in Osaka, Asa entered various business fields like coal mines, banks, life ...more

12. Iribito

Japanese Drama - 2021, 5 episodes

7.8

98 points by 1 voters

Naho is the deputy curator of the art gallery established by her grandfather, an avid art collector. Naho's husband is the managing director at a different art gallery in Ginza which his ...more

13. Kimi wa Petto

Japanese Drama - 2003, 10 episodes

7.7

98 points by 1 voters

In education, career, and appearance... Sumire is perfect, too perfect for even her boyfriend, who summarily dumps her. Also sexually harassed at work, Sumire takes matters into her own hands. Returning home ...more

14. Promise Cinderella

Japanese Drama - 2021, 10 episodes

7.8

97 points by 1 voters

Hayame's happily married life comes to an abrupt end and she is left alone, penniless and homeless! Things couldn't get any worse, until she runs into rich high-school brat Issei, whom she ...more

15. Saka no Tochu no Ie

Japanese Drama - 2019, 6 episodes

8.3

97 points by 1 voters

Yamazaki Risako lives with her husband Yoichiro and 3-year-old daughter Fumika. One day, she receives a notification from the court that she has been selected as an alternate member of the jury ...more

16. Ninja ni Kekkon wa Muzukashii

Japanese Drama - 2023, 11 episodes

7.3

96 points by 1 voters

Kusakari Hotaru is married to Kusakari Goro, and she works as a pharmacist. She holds a secret that she is really a ninja and part of Koka Ninja’s family. Her husband holds ...more

17. Okaeri Mone

Japanese Drama - 2021, 120 episodes

8.1

96 points by 1 voters

Momone Nagaura lives with her parents, grandfather and younger sister on an island in Kesennuma Bay, Miyagi Prefecture. In the spring of 2014, Momone Nagaura graduates from high school and moves to ...more

18. 3 Nen A Gumi: Ima kara Mina-san wa, Hitojichi Desu

Japanese Drama - 2019, 10 episodes

8.6

96 points by 1 voters

With graduation 10 days away, homeroom teacher Hiiragi gathers all 29 students of class 3-A and proclaims them as his hostages. His last lesson regards the death of a student that passed ...more

19. Zettai Kareshi

Japanese Drama - 2008, 11 episodes

7.5

96 points by 1 voters

Robot maker, Kronos Heaven, finally develops "Night Tenjo", the perfect male humanoid programmed to be devoted and completely loyal to his lover. The company chooses temp worker Izawa Riiko to take part ...more

20. Hoshi Furu Yoru ni

Japanese Drama - 2023, 9 episodes

8.2

95 points by 1 voters

Yukimiya Suzu, a 35-year-old gynecologist, feels emotionally drained by her life in a peaceful seaside town. The demanding and stifling society has left her unable to open up to anyone, despite her ...more

21. Shizuka-chan to Papa

Japanese Drama - 2022, 8 episodes

8.0

95 points by 1 voters

Shizuka lives with her deaf father, Junsuke, who owns a photo studio in a local shopping district. Her mother, also deaf, passed away when she was young, making Shizuka her father's communication ...more

22. Mystery to Iunakare

Japanese Drama - 2022, 12 episodes

8.7

95 points by 1 voters

Totono Kuno is a university student. He has curly hair, which he has a complex about. He doesn't have any friends or a girlfriend. His memory and observation skills are very good, ...more

23. Mei-chan no Shitsuji

Japanese Drama - 2009, 10 episodes

7.3

95 points by 1 voters

The story revolves around a young woman named Mei, who was rescued as a young girl by someone calling himself her "butler". With only a vague memory, though, the experience seems like ...more

24. Watashi no Oyome-kun

Japanese Drama - 2023, 11 episodes

7.4

94 points by 1 voters

Hayami Honoka works in the sales department for a major consumer electronics company. She is excellent at her job and is respected by her colleagues. She seems like a clean freak at ...more

25. Kono Hatsukoi wa Fiction desu

Japanese Drama - 2021, 40 episodes

7.6

94 points by 1 voters

A love story of a youth group of second-year high school students who are swayed by a 'mysterious, handsome transfer student' that no one has met because he was absent from the ...more

26. Seirei no Moribito Season 3

Japanese Drama - 2017, 9 episodes

7.9

94 points by 1 voters

Balsa and the crown prince Chagum travel together again. The young boy who survived because he was protected by Balsa has gone through suffering and grown into a splendid crown prince. Balsa ...more

27. Hanazakari no Kimitachi e

Japanese Drama - 2007, 12 episodes

8.2

94 points by 1 voters

This hilarious comedy follows the chaos, troubles, and friendship at a boys' boarding school after a girl disguised as a boy joins. Ashiya Mizuki has just come back to Japan from California ...more

28. Wakako Zake

Japanese Drama - 2015, 12 episodes

7.5

93 points by 1 voters

Murasaki Wakako, a 26-year-old OL, loves nothing more than delicious food and drink. Wakako's favorite thing to do for relaxation is to go off by herself after work and go to various ...more

29. Komi-san wa, Komyushou Desu

Japanese Drama - 2021, 8 episodes

7.5

93 points by 1 voters

It's Shouko Komi's first day at the prestigious Itan Private High School, and she has already risen to the status of the school's Madonna. With long black hair and a tall, graceful ...more

30. Osozaki no Himawari

Japanese Drama - 2012, 10 episodes

7.9

93 points by 1 voters

The drama is set at the beautiful Shimanto River in the Kochi prefecture and revolves around a group of seven men and women and the unfolding of their lives. Ikuta plays a ...more

31. Atashinchi no Danshi

Japanese Drama - 2009, 11 episodes

7.7

93 points by 1 voters

These days, the term "homeless" has taken on new meaning. There are youths referred to as "net cafe refugees", who have neither a job nor a place to live, but who find ...more

32. Ie Uru Onna

Japanese Drama - 2016, 10 episodes

8.0

92 points by 1 voters

With four years left before Tokyo hosts the 2020 Summer Olympics, housing sales are fiercely competitive. At this time, Sangenya Machi, an excellent real estate agent, appears. She is single, 30-years-old and ...more

33. Fight Song

Japanese Drama - 2022, 10 episodes

7.9

92 points by 1 voters

Kisara Hanae, a girl who retired from karate due to an accidental injury and was at the lowest point of her life. She meets Ashida Haruki, the songwriter of a song she ...more

34. Orange Days

Japanese Drama - 2004, 11 episodes

8.2

92 points by 1 voters

Yuuki Kai is in his senior year at university studying social welfare psychology. At present, he is in the middle of job-hunting season. He is finding it difficult with no job offers ...more

35. Konin Todoke ni Han wo Oshita dake desu ga

Japanese Drama - 2021, 10 episodes

7.5

91 points by 1 voters

27-year-old Ookado Akiha who vows to stay single, gets a proposal to enter into a fake marriage from 30-year-old Momose Shuu who wants to get the status of a married man for ...more

36. Animals

Japanese Drama - 2022, 8 episodes

7.9

91 points by 1 voters

Shikamori Umi is an overwhelmed office worker. Her boss always pushes Umi to the limits saying that she is essential to the company, and makes her not able to get enough sleep ...more

37. Koisenu Futari

Japanese Drama - 2022, 8 episodes

8.1

91 points by 1 voters

About two people who are aromantic and asexual and begin living together. Sakuko finds it difficult to live in a society which operates under the assumption that people will fall in love ...more