My Top 10 -8.0 Rated Dramas from Japan

You can pretty much give all of these a 8 - Many have started in this list with a ten to be changed later. That is the nature of enjoyment, and the aftermath of hindsight. All you really need to know, all are recommended.

My Top 10-8.0 Rated Dramas from Japan - notes are not detailed and sometimes only one word to describe my feelings. I watch mostly movies (and anime) from Japan, but I had a lot of fun watching these series. Cheers, A

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1. 100-manen no Onna-tachi

Japanese Drama - 2017, 12 episodes

8.5
- it's a mystery.
- Genres: Thriller, Mystery, Romance, Drama
- Tags: Adapted From A Manga, Murder, Sexual Content, Harem, Nudity, Housemates' Relationship, Death, Suspense, Investigation, Writer Male Lead
2. 3 Nen A Gumi: Ima kara Mina-san wa, Hitojichi Desu

Japanese Drama - 2019, 10 episodes

9.0
- after school special - the hard way.
- Genres: Action, Thriller, Mystery, Psychological
- Tags: Eccentric Male Lead, Life Lesson, School Bullying, Suspense, High School, Death, Character Development, Friendship, Guilt, Corruption
3. 5-ji Kara 9-ji Made

Japanese Drama - 2015, 10 episodes

8.0
- sugar sweet.
- Genres: Comedy, Romance, Drama
- Tags: Male Chases Female First, Love At First Sight, Smart Female Lead, Arranged Marriage, Love Triangle, Rich Male Lead, Eccentric Male Lead, Multiple Couples, Friendship, Hardworking Female Lead
4. Ameiro Paradox

Japanese Drama - 2022, 8 episodes

8.0
- mains.
- Genres: Comedy, Romance, Drama
- Tags: Gay Romance, Co-workers' Relationship, Workplace Romance, Adapted From A Manga, Photographer Male Lead, Paparazzi Male Lead, Journalist Male Lead, Reporter Male Lead, Gay Male Lead, LGBTQ+
5. Anego

Japanese Drama - 2005, 10 episodes

8.5
- romantic.
- Genres: Business, Romance, Drama
- Tags: Adapted From A Novel, Older Woman/Younger Man, Male Chases Female First, Co-workers' Relationship, Workplace Setting, Office Setting, Office Worker Female Lead, Office Worker Male Lead,
6. Ano Toki Kiss Shite Okeba

Japanese Drama - 2021, 8 episodes

9.0
- bitter and sweet.
- Genres: Comedy, Romance, Supernatural
- Tags: Body Swap, Gender Swap, Death, Manga Artist Female Lead, Age Gap [Drama Life], Transmigration, Nice Male Lead, Part-time Worker Male Lead, Rich Female Lead, Older Woman/Younger Man
7. Black Familia: Shindoke no Fukushu

Japanese Drama - 2023, 10 episodes

8.0
- pet.
- Genres: Mystery, Drama
- Tags: Death, Revenge, Investigation, Family
8. Chokotto Kyoto ni Sundemita

Japanese Drama - 2022, 6 episodes

8.5
- Kyoto.
- Genres: Adventure, Life
- Tags: Traveling, Miniseries, Food
9. Fermat no Ryori

Japanese Drama - 2023, 10 episodes

8.0
- not BL.
- Genres: Food, Drama
- Tags: Restaurant Setting, Mathematician Male Lead, Chef Male Lead, Smart Male Lead, Miniseries, Cooking, Adapted From A Manga, Bromance, Friendship
10. Fuujinshi

Japanese Drama - 2022, 9 episodes

9.0
- swordsman.
- Genres: Action, Mystery, Fantasy
- Tags: Sword-fight, Death, Miniseries, Investigation, Swordsman/Swordswoman Supporting Character, Swordsman Male Lead, Police Officer Supporting Character, Reporter Supporting Character, Murder
11. Henshin Interviewer no Yuuutsu

Japanese Drama - 2013, 10 episodes

10
- fun.
- Genres: Thriller, Mystery, Comedy, Drama
- Tags: Investigation, Writer Male Lead, Town Secret, Miniseries, Death, Eccentric Male Lead, Murder, Double Identity, Suspense
12. Imawa no Kuni no Alice

Japanese Drama - 2020, 8 episodes

9.0
- I'd stop with this season.
- Genres: Action, Thriller, Sci-Fi
- Tags: Death Game, Death, Suspense, Smart Male Lead, Survival, Game, Parallel Universe, Strong Female Lead, Adapted From A Manga, Psychological Manipulation
13. Jack o' Frost

Japanese Drama - 2023, 6 episodes

8.0
- leads.
- Genres: Romance, Drama
- Tags: Second Chance Romance, LGBTQ+, Lying, Amnesia, Gay Male Lead, Gay Romance, Flashback To Past, Secret, Nice Male Lead, Misunderstanding
14. Kaiketsu Lion-Maru

Japanese Drama - 1972, 54 episodes
- Dated, but fun.
- Genres: Action, Historical, Tokusatsu, Fantasy
- Tags: Ninja Male Lead, Superhero Male Lead, Family
- No ratings before 1980.
15. Kamen Rider

Japanese Drama - 1971, 98 episodes
- More fun.
- Genres: Action, Tokusatsu, Comedy, Sci-Fi
- Tags: Cyborg, Adapted From A Manga, Showa Era, Superhero Male Lead, Smart Male Lead, Family, Martial Arts, Drama, Youth, Adventure
- No ratings before 1980.
16. Kieta Hatsukoi

Japanese Drama - 2021, 10 episodes

9.0
- lovely.
- Genres: Comedy, Romance, Life, Youth
- Tags: High School, LGBTQ+, Calm Male Lead, Serious Male Lead, Gay Romance, Bisexual Male Lead, Healthy Mains’ Relationship, Misunderstanding, Nice Male Lead, Secret Crush
17. Kishibe Rohan wa Ugokanai

Japanese Drama - 2020, 3 episodes

8.0
- manga one-shot.
- Genres: Mystery, Horror, Comedy, Supernatural
- Tags: Miniseries, Eccentric Male Lead, Adapted From A Manga,
18. Kishibe Rohan wa Ugokanai Season 2

Japanese Drama - 2021, 3 episodes

8.5
- manga one-shot 2.
- Genres: Mystery, Horror, Comedy, Supernatural
- Tags: Miniseries, Eccentric Male Lead, Adapted From A Manga,
19. Kishibe Rohan wa Ugokanai Season 3

Japanese Drama - 2022, 2 episodes

8.0
- manga one-shot 3.
- Genres: Mystery, Horror, Comedy, Supernatural
- Tags: Miniseries, Eccentric Male Lead, Adapted From A Manga,
20. Koizora

Japanese Drama - 2008, 6 episodes

9.0
- heartwrenching & misguided.
- Genres: Romance, Youth, Drama
- Tags: High School, Tearjerker, Pregnancy, Adapted From A Novel, Lovers Separated, Star Crossed Lovers, Miniseries, Student Supporting Character, Student Female Lead, Student Male Lead
21. Kono Otoko wa Jinsei Saidai no Ayamachidesu

Japanese Drama - 2020, 10 episodes

8.0
- insanity defense.
- Genres: Comedy, Romance
- Tags: Boss-Employee Relationship, Adapted From A Manga, Clingy Male Lead, Master-Slave Relationship, Strong Female Lead, Male Chases Female First, Eccentric Male Lead, Company President (CEO) Male Lead, Masochism,
- best theme song. 川口レイジ『I’m a slave for you』
川口レイジ [Reiji Kawaguchi] 1st single [I’m a slave for you], found on the debut album [Departure].
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zv6U5R4VKAA&list=OLAK5uy_kWLbJ67u1YHsPNA1Yf_SFulY_9V6hS4Ao
22. Kowai Dowa: The Little Mermaid

Japanese Drama - 1999, 4 episodes

8.0
- one of six fairytales.
- Genres: Mystery, Horror, Fantasy
- Tags: Investigation, Suspense, Workplace Setting, Mute Female Lead, Fairytales, Hans Christian Andersen, Muteness, Miniseries, Adapted From A Novel
23. Last Cinderella

Japanese Drama - 2013, 11 episodes

9.5
- good choices.
- Genres: Comedy, Romance, Drama
- Tags: Older Woman/Younger Man, Sassy Female Lead, Love Triangle, Warm Female Lead, Best Friends' Relationship, Age Gap [Drama Life], Age Gap [Real Life], Gay Supporting Character, Manipulative Male Lead,
24. Nagatan to Aoto: Ichika no Ryourijou

Japanese Drama - 2023, 10 episodes

10
- understated.
- Genres: Food, Romance, Life, Drama
- Tags: Chef Female Lead, Age Gap [Drama Life], Arranged Marriage, Older Woman/Younger Man, Marriage Of Convenience, Family Business, 1950s, Restaurant Setting, Married Female Lead, Married Male Lead
25. Natsuko no Sake

Japanese Drama - 1994, 11 episodes

8.0
- acquired
- Genres: Food, Life, Drama
- Tags: Family, Family Relationship,
26. Nibun no Ichi Fuufu

Japanese Drama - 2021, 8 episodes

8.0
- twists.
- Genres: Romance, Life, Drama
- Tags: Adapted From A Novel, Married Female Lead, Housewife Female Lead, Miniseries, Web Series
27. Onmitsu Kenshi

Japanese Drama - 1962, 13 episodes
- Samurai serial.
- Genres: Action, Adventure, Historical
- Tags: Samurai Male Lead, Swordsman Male Lead, Spy Male Lead, Tokugawa Shogunate, Historical Fiction, Edo Period, Family
- No ratings before 1980.
28. Ooku

Japanese Drama - 2023, 10 episodes

8.0
- S1 manga adaptation.
- Genres: Historical, Romance, Drama
- Tags: Gender Role Reversal, Alternate History, Tokugawa Shogunate, Historical Fiction, Matriarchy, Edo Period, Miniseries, Adapted From A Manga
29. Paripi Komei

Japanese Drama - 2023, 10 episodes

9.0
- Kongming.
- Genres: Music, Comedy, Fantasy
- Tags: Miniseries, Reincarnation, Adapted From A Manga
30. Promise Cinderella

Japanese Drama - 2021, 10 episodes

8.0
- juvenile.
- Genres: Comedy, Romance, Drama
- Tags: Older Woman/Younger Man, Rich Male Lead, Adapted From A Manga, Love Triangle, Rich Man/Poor Woman, First Love, Debt, Adult-Minor Relationship, Age Gap [Drama Life],
31. Raise de wa Chanto Shimasu

Japanese Drama - 2020, 12 episodes

8.5
- office romance.
- Genres: Comedy, Romance, Life
- Tags: LGBTQ+, Sexual Content, Playboy Male Lead, Asexual Supporting Character, Fujoshi, Transgender Character, Prostitution, Cross-Dressing, Playgirl Female Lead, Co-workers' Relationship
32. Renai Mangaka

Japanese Drama - 2021, 11 episodes

9.5
- introverted love.
- Genres: Comedy, Romance, Drama
- Tags: Adapted From A Manga, Manga Artist Male Lead, Nice Female Lead, Hidden Identity, Eccentric Male Lead, First Love Returns, Male Chases Female First, Cohabitation, Cold Man/Warm Woman, Rich Man/Poor Woman
33. Return of Ultraman

Japanese Drama - 1971, 51 episodes
- Fun.
- Genres: Action, Tokusatsu, Sci-Fi
- Tags: Cyborg, Superhero Male Lead, Smart Male Lead, Family, Martial Arts, Drama, Youth, Adventure
- No ratings before 1980.
34. Seigi no Tenbin Season 2

Japanese Drama - 2023, 5 episodes

8.0
- season1 7.5.
- Genres: Mystery, Law, Drama
- Tags: Lawyer Male Lead, Smart Male Lead, Miniseries, Adapted From A Novel, Investigation
35. Shinzanmono

Japanese Drama - 2010, 10 episodes

8.0
- all resolved
- Genres: Mystery
- Tags: Investigation, Adapted From A Novel, Detective Fiction, Detective Male Lead, Miniseries
36. Shitteru Waifu

Japanese Drama - 2021, 11 episodes

10
- simply love.
- Genres: Romance, Life, Drama, Sci-Fi
- Tags: Time Travel, Time Altering, Strong Female Lead, Marriage, School Setting, Workplace Setting, Bank Setting, Salesman Male Lead, Office Worker Male Lead
37. Shizuka-chan to Papa

Japanese Drama - 2022, 8 episodes

10
- heartwarming.
- Genres: Comedy, Family, Sitcom
- Tags: Father-Daughter Relationship, Deaf Male Lead, Family Relationship, Deafness, Miniseries
38. Sugarless

Japanese Drama - 2012, 12 episodes

10
- based on the manga.
- Genres: Action, Comedy, Youth, Drama
- Tags: Student Supporting Character, Student Male Lead, School Setting, Delinquent Supporting Character, Delinquent Male Lead, Male Centered Plot, Fight, High School
39. Tokugawa Ieyasu

Japanese Drama - 1983, 50 episodes

8.0
- Taiga.
- Genres: Historical, Drama
- Tags: Tokugawa Shogunate, Historical Fiction, Jidaigeki, Taiga, Edo Period, Sengoku Period
40. Wakamono no Subete

Japanese Drama - 1994, 10 episodes

8.0
- dated.
- Genres: Youth, Drama
- Tags: Childhood Friends' Relationship, Miniseries, Friendship
41. Yume de Mita Ano Ko no Tame ni

Japanese Drama - 2023, 10 episodes

8.5
- manga.
- Genres: Thriller, Crime, Drama
- Tags: Student Male Lead, Identical Twin Male Lead, Serial Killer Male Lead, Detective Supporting Character, Two Roles, Miniseries, Web Series, Revenge, Adapted From A Manga, Suspense

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