Athena's Must Watches
In an effort to be slightly more purposeful with my watching in 2024, I recruit YOU to tell me what titles from my PTW (click here) I should prioritize. My list is so long that you are more than welcome to just propose titles without checking it (titles that are not on my PTW will simply be deleted).
Vote by January 1st - The top 20 titles with the most votes will be prioritized, with the goal of watching them in 2024.
You have the power! Please don't make me regret this.
The Rules:
- I get to "Veto" 5 titles if I wish, no questions asked.
- Nothing with several Seasons and or more than 35 episodes.
- No Horror (Ghosts, Slashers, Stalking, Body Horror, etc)(Supernatural Creatures are fine)
- No Stalking/Obsession with somebody
- No Tearjerkers
- No body swap
- No Time Travel
- Must be available to watch online with eng subs (preferably official streaming for the US)
Removed: "Flower of Evil" (Korea) and "Killer Is Also Romantic" because I've already watched (and loved) both of those.
AthenaTheStorierX Dec 25, 2023
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![Imawa no Kuni no Alice]()
Arisu Ryohei—a listless, jobless and video-game-obsessed young man—suddenly finds himself in a strange, emptied-out version of Tokyo in which he and his friends must compete in dangerous games in order to survive. ...more -
![Crash Landing on You]()
After getting into a paragliding accident, South Korean heiress Yoon Se Ri crash lands in North Korea. There, she meets North Korean army officer Ri Jung Hyuk, who agrees to help her ...more -
![My Name]()
Following her father's murder, a revenge-driven woman puts her trust in a powerful crime boss — and enters the police force under his direction. Yoon Ji Woo, a member of a organized ...more -
![Signal]()
Fifteen years ago, a young girl was kidnapped on the way from school, and Park Hae Yeong, who was an elementary school student at that time, witnessed the crime. A few days ...more -
![A Familiar Stranger]()
Shen Qin, the Prime Minister's daughter, is due to be married to a powerful general, Xiao Han Sheng, but she is already in love with another man, Prince Ning. In a nefarious ...more -
![Weak Hero Class 1]()
Yeon Shi Eun is a model student who ranks at the top of his high school. Physically, Yeon Shi Eun appears weak, but by using his wits and psychology, he fights against ...more -
![Nirvana in Fire]()
In sixth-century China, the Emperor of Great Liang orders the unjust execution of his brother-in-law Marshal Lin Xie alongside the Lin family, his 70,000 army soldiers, and Crown Prince Qi. Secretly surviving ...more -
![The Glory]()
A high school student dreams of becoming an architect. However, she had to drop out of school after suffering from brutal school violence. Years later, the perpetrator gets married and has a ...more -
![Stranger]()
Hwang Shi Mok underwent brain surgery as a child to curb his violent temper, which left him devoid of emotions. Hwang becomes a prosecutor known for his piercing intelligence and logic, but ...more -
![Joy of Life]()
Fan Xian is born in the ancient empire of Southern Qing with memories of the 21st century. He lives in a rural town as the illegitimate son of the Minister of Finance, ...more -
![Bad and Crazy]()
Soo Yeol, the competent ‘bad boy’ on the police squad, regains his humanity after meeting K, the righteous but ‘crazy’ guy. Despite having a mere high school diploma, Soo Yeol is an ...more -
![Her Private Life]()
A dedicated professional, Sung Deok Mi lives for her work as an art gallery curator. Devoting herself to her work, she is exceptional in every way, save one. Beneath that cool, professional ...more -
![Koi Desu: Yankee-kun to Hakujou Garu]()
Akaza Yukiko attends a high school for blind. She has amblyopia, which causes her to recognize colors only vaguely and she can recognize large letters with a magnifying glass. When she walks ...more -
![Prison Playbook]()
Kim Je Hyuk, a famous baseball player, is arrested after using excessive force while chasing a man trying to sexually assault his sister. Shockingly to him and the rest of the nation, ...more -
![Reset]()
An unexplainable phenomena finds college-going student, Li Shi Qing, trapped in a never-ending time loop where she is always stuck on a public service bus which is due to explode, bringing death ...more -
![The Gifted]()
Ritdha Wittayakom High School has a "Gifted Program." The program offers special classes to a handful of "special" students chosen by the school administration. Incredibly, Pang, a tenth-year student from the lowest ...more -
![Beyond Evil]()
Meet the two fearless men willing to go to extreme lengths in their pursuit of a serial killer that has shaken up their quiet city: Lee Dong Sik, a once capable detective, ...more -
![Nobody Knows]()
Detective Young Jin, from the regional investigation unit, has only one thing on her mind: to catch the 'Stigmata' serial killer who murdered her friend 19 years ago. She carries guilt and ...more -
![Because This Is My First Life]()
A house-poor man and homeless woman become housemates in a drama that examines the institution of marriage and the problems that young people face today. Nam Se Hee is a single man ...more -
![Just Between Lovers]()
A major accident takes the lives of 48 people. The lives of the survivors, those who lost loved ones and those connected to the parties blamed for the tragic event are also ...more -
![My Dearest]()
A love-story between a noblewoman and a mysterious man who shows up in her hometown set in the 1600s during the Qing invasion. Yu Gil Chae is a pretty, bubbly, and a ...more -
![3 Nen A Gumi: Ima kara Mina-san wa, Hitojichi Desu]()
22. 3 Nen A Gumi: Ima kara Mina-san wa, Hitojichi Desu
Japanese Drama - 2019, 10 episodes464 points by 5 votersWith 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 -
![My Liberation Notes]()
Set in Sanpo Village where more people leave than remain, the three Yeom siblings, Chang Hee, Mi Jung, and Ki Jung, wish to escape from a life rife with uncertainty. A mysterious ...more -
![Mouse]()
A suspenseful story that asks the key question, “What if we could identify psychopaths in advance?” A crazed serial killer’s ruthless murders have left the entire nation gripped with fear, and chaos ...more -
![A Gentleman's Dignity]()
Four men in their forties go through love, breakup, success and failure. The story includes the romantic relationship between Kim Do Jin, an architect with a scathing tongue, and strict high school ...more -
![Another Miss Oh]()
Two women, both named Oh Hae Young, find themselves constantly mixed up in each other’s lives because of their shared name. From confusion over boys and grades in high school to ending ...more -
![180 Degree Longitude Passes Through Us]()
Sasiwimol is an extremely successful director. She has a close, friend-like relationship with her teenage son Wang. What will she do when Wang experiences his first love with Inthawut, her old friend? ...more -
![Encounter]()
What happens when an encounter between a man and a woman who seem to have nothing in common develops into a complicated love story? Cha Soo Hyun is the daughter of a ...more -
![Age of Youth]()
Five girls in their twenties come to live together in a house called "Belle Epoque," which means "a beautiful time" in French. Each girl has a particular personality, background, and issues. In ...more -
![Lost Romance]()
Zheng Xiao En works as an editor of romance novels at a publishing company, and secretly dreams about falling in love with a CEO. When she isn’t working, she spends her days ...more -
![W]()
Oh Sung Moo, the father of cardiothoracic surgeon Oh Yeon Joo, mysteriously goes missing while writing the last chapter of his webtoon "W". Yeon Joo goes to his office looking, but a ...more -
![One Day Off]()
Set in the 1990's, Park Ha Kyung teaches Korean literature at a high school. To escape her ordinary days, Park Ha Kyung decides to take one day trips on Saturdays. During her ...more -
![Love Me If You Dare]()
Getting inside the head of a violent criminal is not easy. But Simon, Bo Jinyan, a brilliant criminal psychologist, has the ability to get into the minds of even the most mysterious ...more -
![Call It Love]()
Life's difficulties can take a toll on anyone, and this romantic melodrama portrays the story of a man and woman who are deeply affected. Through their growing empathy and understanding for each ...more -
![Butterflied Lover]()
Inspired by the romance of Liang Shang Bo and Zhu Ying Tai, the story revolves around two lovers who will overcome all obstacles to remain together. Ling Chang Feng is an honourable ...more -
![SF8: Joan's Galaxy]()
The world is covered with fine dust, and Cs, who were injected with expensive antibodies at birth, enjoy a life expectancy of 100 years, while Ns, who were not injected, live a ...more -
![Kkondae Intern]()
After graduation, Ga Yeol Chan landed his first office job at a company. His superior there, Lee Man Sik, was a "kkondae" which refers to a rigid, old school type of person. ...more -
![Nagatan to Aoto: Ichika no Ryourijou]()
In Kyoto, soon after the war, Ichika strives to save her family's long established ryoten restaurant from financial crisis. In order to do so, she marries Yamaguchi Amane, who is 15 years ...more -
![Kimi no Koto Dake Mite Itai]()
Childhood friends Nagase Yuma and Asakura Sakura have been together through elementary school, junior high school, and high school. Sakura has always felt something for Yuma that he could never say to ...more -
![One Spring Night]()
Feeling trapped in a stale four-year relationship and reluctant to take the next step into marriage, Lee Jung In stumbles into Yu Ji Ho's pharmacy one morning, nursing a hangover after a ...more -
![The Bridal Mask]()
Lee Kang To is an ambitious and callous Korean officer employed by the Japanese colonists. Despite his mother's disapproval of his work and his own brother's antagonistic history with the Japanese, Kang ...more -
![Dali and the Cocky Prince]()
As a young boy, Moo Hak grew up in the market as a peddler. Although he is ignorant, he is strong-willed and knows how to make money. He is now the managing ...more -
![Draft Day]()
In Thailand, all males turning 21 must participate in the military draft lottery. Drawing a black card grants exemption. Drawing a red card results in two years of military service. DRAFT DAY ...more -
![The Blood of Youth]()
As a disciple of the Lei Clan, Lei Wu Jie can't wait to prove his worth as a hero, but as a novice who has only just entered the martial arts world, ...more -
![The Crowned Clown]()
Joseon is in a state of disorder due to uprisings and a power struggle surrounding King Lee Hun. To avoid assassination, a clown named Ha Sun is brought to the palace to ...more -
![Killer and Healer]()
A story that follows two men who are polar opposites; one kills while the other heals. One is a violent cop, and the other is a compassionate doctor. Together, they support and ...more -
![New Life Begins]()
Because of a marriage selection, girls from all over the world gather in Xin Chuan. Yin Zheng, one of the six young masters of Xin Chuan, who keeps a low profile, and ...more -
![Long Vacation]()
Sena is a college music graduate who dreams of becoming a professional musician and a world-class pianist. Unfortunately, he has not been able to find any breakthrough opportunities and has to settle ...more -
![My Love from the Star]()
Do Min Joon is an alien who landed on Earth 400 years ago during the Joseon Dynasty period. He possesses a near perfect appearance and enhanced physical abilities involving his vision, hearing ...more -
![Cross Fire]()
In 2008, Xiao Feng is a dejected e-sports team leader barely keeping his team together. E-sports is still in its infancy, and there is little money to be earned. Xiao Feng's team ...more -
![3 Will Be Free]()
Neo is a stripper who is running away from the loan shark Thana and his gang, after having an affair with Thana's wife Vanika. One day, the criminals find him in the ...more -
![Order of the Sommelier]()
Bai Qi, the owner of the Demon Tavern, is good at bartending, and the wine he concocts can bring guests into a dream. Sommelier Fu Yu came to the tavern. Just as ...more -
![Mad for Each Other]()
About two people with their own painful stories who go through a complicated process of hurting and healing while falling in love with each other. No Hwi Oh is a detective in ...more -
![I Hear Your Voice]()
Jang Hye Sung, a bold, sassy, thick-faced, comical, and materialistic public defender who becomes a lawyer after overcoming poverty and painful memories from her childhood, comes to a realization about society and ...more -
![55:15 Never Too Late]()
How many of us remember what our dreams were when we were children? What our hopes and aspirations were? How many of us grew up and realized that all the wonderous, innocent ...more -
![Parallel World]()
A beautiful melon seller, Ye Liu Xi, and a shadow puppet performer, Chang Dong, join forces to venture deep into the desert. One seeks to unravel the mystery of her origins, while ...more -
![Legend of Yun Qian]()
The disciples of the Lingchuan Sect have guarded the Fans of Heaven and Earth for nearly a century. Mu Yun and Hua Yue are the only disciples of the sect that are ...more -
![Close-Knit]()
Tomo is a neglected 11-year-old girl. She lives with her mother, who abandons her when she falls in love with a new man. Whenever that happens, Tomo goes to live with her ...more -
![Mr. Fox and Miss Rose]()
An urban love story of Wonder Woman and a jewel explorer. Gao Zhen He, a young man, who makes his living by exploring high-end gemstones has accidentally dropped off a cliff and ...more -
![The King and the Clown]()
At the height of the 16th-century Joseon Dynasty, a pair of rural male actors - boisterous, macho Jang Seng and quiet, feminine Gong Gil - travels to Seoul and team up with ...more -
![Chef Hua]()
A story about food and romance follows Hua Xiao Mai as she falls in love with a bodyguard. Through her passion for the culinary arts, Hua Xiao Mai starts small and slowly ...more -
![Legend of Yunze]()
Cultivator Jiang Zhao Yun's sword, Tange, leads her to Changshui Village, where a mysterious young woman, A Ze, has suddenly appeared. A Ze senses that something odd is going on in Changshui ...more -
![Animals]()
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 -
![Hikaru no Go]()
On a hunt for treasure and extra cash, sixth-year primary school student Shi Guang discovered an old Go board in his grandfather’s house. Upon touching the Go board, he was possessed by ...more -
![My Lethal Man]()
Shen Man Ning, because of an unexpected kidnapping case, discovers Zhuang Xin Yan. After Zhuang Xin Yan dies, the powerful and mysterious Yan Xing Cheng forces Shen Man Ning to start her ...more -
![My Lucky Star]()
Like the boy who cried wolf, Xia Zhi Xing had lied one too many times. So when she did tell the truth, nobody believed her except for the most unlikely person, Zhong ...more -
![HEHE&HE]()
When a straight guy and hehe (gay) become a roommate. This drama describes the daily life and story between a straight man and a gay man. (Source: Youtube and online picture) -
![Legend of Fu Yao]()
Adopted as an orphan, Fu Yao served as a slave for the Xuan Yuan sect in the Taiyuan Kingdom. After a series of tragedies, she journeyed across the lands, searching to lift ...more -
![The Starry Love]()
The queen of the human tribe gave birth to twin girls. Respected by the entire tribe, the older sister Qing Kui, who is gentle and kind, is betrothed to the heavenly prince. ...more -
![Heavenly Sword and Dragon Slaying Sabre]()
This is the last part of the trilogy which began with Legend of the Condor Heroes and continued in Return of the Condor Heroes. Heavenly Sword and Dragon Slaying Sabre took place ...more -
![Colorful Love: Genderless Danshi ni Aisareteimasu]()
71. Colorful Love: Genderless Danshi ni Aisareteimasu
Japanese Drama - 2021, 10 episodes92 points by 1 votersWako Machida is an editor for a manga magazine. She focuses on her work and she doesn't have time to think about making herself look beautiful. Meanwhile, Meguru Soma is good at ...more -
![The Legend of the Condor Heroes]()
The story is set in the middle of Song Dynasty and at the beginning of the Nuzhen Invasion of China. Two dedicated Song Dynasty young men, Yang Tie Xin and Guo Xiao ...more -
![Dear My Name]()
In an alternate world, the name of one's soulmate is magically engraved on a person's body and is naturally drawn into finding each other. However, there are also those who are "unnamed" ...more -
![A Journey to Love]()
Female assassin Ren Ru Yi, the former left envoy of the Scarlet Guards, becomes a member of the Wu's State's escort delegation to save the King of Wu who has been taken ...more -
![Definitely Not Today]()
Mi Chong is a young man with crippling social anxiety. He is so unsatisfied with his miserable existence, which mainly involves staying at home all day, frozen with fear about social interaction, ...more -
![The Crown Princess]()
The main heroine - a princess of a small country, comes into danger after her coronation. To protect her they send her to Thailand, where the main hero - a navy man- ...more -
![Good Old Days]()
In an antique shop, the value of each item is the story behind them. People who sell their belongings here can reminisce on their lives, and buyers see their value hidden within. ...more -
![A Beautiful Mind]()
Lee Yeong Oh is a genius neurosurgeon who just came back to Korea after finishing his studies abroad. He now works with his father, Lee Gun Myung, who is the head of ...more -
![The Romance of Tiger and Rose]()
Having finally sold her TV series script, aspiring screenwriter Chen Xiao Qian soon falls under the scrutiny of the male lead, who refuses to act out the role. Vowing to make her ...more -
![Law School]()
When a grim incident occurs at their prestigious school, justice through law is put to the test by a tough law professor and his ambitious students. Yang Jong Hoon is a criminal ...more -
![The Deliberations of Love]()
Lu Qing is a modern woman who, by a twist of fate, has her soul transported to the ancient world, taking the place of Su Qing, a woman on the cusp of ...more -
![Miss Gu Who Is Silent]()
To ease her grief over her brother’s death, Gu Qing Zhou plans to change her name and conceal her identity. She tries to avenge her brother by going after the people who ...more -
![Seigi no Tenbin]()
Kazuya Takano is a former surgeon, but he now works as a lawyer. He is a genius in terms of intelligence and reasoning. He gets scouted by the Shidanzaka Law Office. The ...more -
![The Blessed Girl]()
Suchuan is a land shrouded in mystery. Once a beautiful place of peace and prosperity, now only desolate lands torn apart by division remain. This land of misery’s young monarch Yuan Yi ...more -
![Sweet Sensory]()
When a former chef becomes a teacher at a friend's cooking school, he meets a blind girl who has a knack for smelling and tasting. (Source: MyDramaList) -
![Young Blood]()
A story that takes place during turbulent times when the Northern Song and Western Xia were at war. Six young individuals undergo training to become spies in order to defend their country. ...more -
![The Package]()
Yoon So So relocates to France with her college boyfriend, defying her parents' wishes. However, he heartlessly abandons her and returns to Korea. To remain in France for her Ph.D., So So ...more -
![A Girl Like Me]()
The beautiful baroness, duchess, princess (She gets promoted a lot!) Ban Hua has skirted marital bliss three times. Her straight-shooting manner and explosive temper ensured that each relationship ended in disaster – ...more -
![Fairyland Lovers]()
The story follows spirit doctor Bai Qi as he travels the world, helping spirits overcome their obsessions. During his journey, he crosses paths with the cheerful Lin Xia, a familiar face from ...more
