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Categorized tier list of watched and currently watching Japanese dramas.

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Thea Sep 3, 2025

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1. One Liter of Tears

Japanese Drama - 2005, 11 episodes

Tearjerker, terminal illness, beautifully sad
2. My Teacher

Japanese Movie - 2017

9.0

Older man/younger woman, fuzzy romance, forbidden romance, autumn vibe
3. An Incurable Case of Love

Japanese Drama - 2020, 10 episodes

8.0

Cold man/warm woman, hospital setting, opposites attract
4. A Story to Read When You First Fall in Love

Japanese Drama - 2019, 10 episodes

8.0

Older woman/younger man, pink-haired ML
5. Hold My Hand at Twilight

Japanese Drama - 2023, 10 episodes

8.0

Coming of age, house setting, cinematic
6. As Long as We Both Shall Live

Japanese Movie - 2023

7.0

Supernatural powers, historical fantasy, arranged marriage
7. Silent

Japanese Drama - 2022, 11 episodes

8.5

Sign language, music and healing, slow burn romance
8. Falling High School Girl and Irresponsible Teacher

Japanese Drama - 2023, 9 episodes

7.5

Student-teacher relationship, school setting, dark humor
9. Cinderella Closet

Japanese Drama - 2025, 12 episodes

7.5

Crossdresser ML, tomboy FL, gender roles reversed
10. Marry My Husband: Japan

Japanese Drama - 2025, 10 episodes

7.5

Sweet revenge, second chance, boss-employee romance
11. Ao Haru Ride

Japanese Drama - 2023, 8 episodes

8.0

First love, school setting, friendship
12. A Calm Sea and Beautiful Days with You

Japanese Drama - 2025, 10 episodes

Historical romance, shy main leads, arranged marriage
13. Meet Me after School

Japanese Drama - 2018, 11 episodes

8.0

Forbidden romance, school setting, age gap
14. Our Secret Diary

Japanese Movie - 2023

6.5

High school, misunderstanding, fuzzy romance
15. Boys over Flowers

Japanese Drama - 2005, 9 episodes

7.0

Rich man/poor woman, strong FL, school bullying, possessive ML
16. Aoshima-kun Is a Bully!

Japanese Drama - 2024, 9 episodes

8.0

Older woman/younger man, flirty ML, office setting
17. Close Range Love

Japanese Movie - 2014

7.0

Forbidden romance, taboo, calm and mature FL
18. Kissing the Ring Finger

Japanese Drama - 2023, 10 episodes

7.5

Fake-it-till-you-make-it, rich family, secret
19. Princess Jellyfish

Japanese Drama - 2018, 10 episodes

7.0

Fashion, cross-dressing, cute and talented FL
20. Cursed in Love

Japanese Drama - 2020, 8 episodes

8.0

Hidden identity, dark romance, traumatic childhood
21. After the Rain

Japanese Movie - 2018

7.5

Older man/younger woman, sporty FL, boss-employee relationship
22. Marry Me!

Japanese Drama - 2020, 10 episodes

7.0

Arranged marriage, character development, fuzzy romance
23. Jitenshaya-san no Takahashi-kun

Japanese Drama - 2022, 8 episodes

6.0

Age gap, office worker FL, healthy romance
24. I Wanna Punch That Scumbag!

Japanese Drama - 2024, 10 episodes

7.0

Betrayal and healing, Boxing FL
25. Black Cinderella

Japanese Drama - 2021, 8 episodes

7.5

Beauty standards, school setting, chasing a dream
26. Cinderella Again

Japanese Drama - 2022, 10 episodes

7.0

Time travel, school setting, second chance
27. Promise Cinderella

Japanese Drama - 2021, 10 episodes

6.0

Older woman/younger man, rich man/poor woman, arrogant ML
28. Sugar Sugar Honey

Japanese Drama - 2024, 8 episodes

7.0
29. Drowning Love

Japanese Movie - 2016

7.0
30. Why I Dress Up for Love

Japanese Drama - 2021, 10 episodes

5.0
31. Himitsu no Kankei - Sensei wa Doukyonin

Japanese Drama - 2011, 13 episodes

6.5
32. Hana-Kimi

Japanese Drama - 2007, 12 episodes

6.5
33. Coffee & Vanilla

Japanese Drama - 2019, 10 episodes

6.5

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