Dramas with no romance
A list consisting of dramas entirely without romance.
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1. Teasing Master Takagi-san
Japanese Drama - 2024, 8 episodes
Two school kids become close friends by teasing each other during class.
It is implied that they like each other but there is no real romance.
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2. Underwear
Japanese Drama - 2015, 13 episodes
A woman gets a job at an atelier making couture underwear. A really supportive workplace environment where the staff all get along.
Slightly implied two characters like each other but nothing comes of it.
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3. Navillera
Korean Drama - 2021, 12 episodes
An emotional and heartwarming story about old man decides to pursue his dream of ballet and a young ballerino who starts teaching him.
Two side characters get married but no romantic moments are shown.
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4. The Aromantics
Japanese Drama - 2022, 8 episodes
Two aromantic people decided to see if they can become a family without any romantic relationship.
Slight romance flashbacks shown however otherwise the show is, as shown by the title ‘unromantic’
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5. Kitchen for Singles
Japanese Drama - 2019, 12 episodes
A single woman who spends her time cooking herself food and making her apartment her sanctuary.
No romance at all.
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6. Would You Like a Cup of Coffee?
Korean Drama - 2021, 12 episodes
A young man decides he wants to become a barista and start working in a coffee shop.
Two middle aged characters are dating but they are only ever shown holding hands and not the focus in any way.
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7. Little Forest
Korean Movie - 2018
A woman move back to her rural hometown to cook for herself and connect with nature.
No romance; the movie does imply there might end up being some in the future though






