Light-hearted Live Action Manga Romances that are watchable
Sometimes, we all need something that allows us to turn our brains off and just enjoy.
There are tons of trash shoujo manga dramas / movies. These are some that are actually decent, well-acted, well-made and have some character development or depth and are fun watches in between darker/heavier stuff despite the cliches.
I have not added fantastic manga adaptations like MARS which are dark. These are purely light-hearted mini-dramas / movies.
Also, there might be some on this list that might not be based on a manga but they give those feels so I added them.
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1. Karakai Jozu no Takagi-san
Japanese Drama - 2024, 8 episodes
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2. Tsuiraku JK to Haijin Kyoshi
Japanese Drama - 2023, 9 episodes
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3. Cherry Magic!
Japanese Drama - 2020, 12 episodes
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4. É amor! Yankee-kun e a Garota da Bengala Branca
Japanese Drama - 2021, 10 episodes
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5. Kaette Kitara Ippai Shite.
Japanese Drama - 2023, 10 episodes
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6. De Mim para Você
Japanese Movie - 2010
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7. Kono Otoko wa Jinsei Saidai no Ayamachidesu
Japanese Drama - 2020, 10 episodes
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8. Old Fashion Cupcake
Japanese Drama - 2022, 5 episodes
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9. Sixteen Shoukougun
Japanese Drama - 2020, 8 episodes
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10. Meninos Antes de Flores
Japanese Drama - 2005, 9 episodes
Even though Taiwanese version is much better, this one is a lot lighter and has less frustrating moments.
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11. Renai Mangakka
Japanese Drama - 2021, 11 episodes
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12. Skip Beat!
Taiwanese Drama - 2011, 15 episodes
This one has very little romance BUT it is an extremely good manga adaptation.
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13. Karafurable
Japanese Drama - 2021, 10 episodes
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14. O Amor Dura Para Sempre
Japanese Drama - 2020, 10 episodes
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15. Bungaku Shojo
Japanese Drama - 2018, 8 episodes
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16. Promise Cinderella
Japanese Drama - 2021, 10 episodes
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17. O Demônio Ao Seu Lado
Taiwanese Drama - 2005, 20 episodes
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18. I'm Underage But I'm Not A Child
Japanese Movie - 2017
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19. Quer Dizer, Eu Quero Dizer Que Gosto
Japanese Drama - 2021, 12 episodes
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20. Hamaru Otoko ni Keritai Onna
Japanese Drama - 2023, 10 episodes
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21. Amor Mais Próximo ao Céu
Japanese Movie - 2017
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22. MoMo Love
Taiwanese Drama - 2009, 13 episodes
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23. Beijo Atrevido
Japanese Drama - 1996, 9 episodes
Even though Taiwanese version is much better, this one is a lot lighter and has less frustrating moments.
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24. Horimiya
Japanese Drama - 2021, 7 episodes
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25. Animals
Japanese Drama - 2022, 8 episodes
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26. Minha confusão de amor!
Japanese Drama - 2021, 10 episodes
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27. Black Cinderella
Japanese Drama - 2021, 8 episodes
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28. Tori Girl
Japanese Movie - 2017
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29. Strobe Edge
Japanese Movie - 2015
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30. Fantasma do Amor
Japanese Drama - 2021, 10 episodes
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31. Me Ame, Não Me Ame
Japanese Movie - 2020
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32. Ore no Kawaii wa Mosugu Shohi Kigen!?
Japanese Drama - 2022, 9 episodes
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33. O Patrão e Eu
Chinese Drama - 2014, 34 episodes
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34. Jitenshaya-san no Takahashi-kun
Japanese Drama - 2022, 8 episodes
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35. A Família Kodai
Japanese Movie - 2016
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36. Koi to Dangan
Japanese Drama - 2022, 9 episodes
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37. Para Vocês na Flor da Idade
Japanese Drama - 2007, 12 episodes
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38. Love Kome no Okite
Japanese Drama - 2021, 12 episodes
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39. Case Comigo!
Japanese Drama - 2020, 10 episodes
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40. Nisekoi
Japanese Movie - 2018
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41. Principal - Sou uma Heroína Apaixonada?
Japanese Movie - 2018
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42. Watashi no Tadashi Onichan
Japanese Drama - 2021, 8 episodes
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43. Osama ni Sasagu Kusuriyubi
Japanese Drama - 2023, 10 episodes
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44. Iyashi no Otonari-san ni wa Himitsu ga aru
Japanese Drama - 2023, 13 episodes
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45. Naguriaien
Japanese Special - 2021, 2 episodes
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46. O Mentiroso e o Seu Amor
Japanese Movie - 2013
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47. Minha história de amor!
Japanese Movie - 2015
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48. Miss No Good
Taiwanese Drama - 2008, 14 episodes