✦ japan: all watched
completed + unfinished (where noted); ordered alphabetically. {in the process of adding notes w/streaming links.}
✦ all watched: china | hong kong | ► japan ◄ | philippines | south korea | taiwan | thailand
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101. Meguwa Kono Colorful na Hibi
Japanese Drama - 2021, 3 episodes
[Meguwako's Colorful Days]
♦ short sequel to the series Colorful Love: Genderless Danshi ni Aisareteimasu [Colorful Love: I am Loved by a Genderless Boy] (also on this list).
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102. Mel & Trevo
Japanese Movie - 2006
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103. Meu Belo Homem
Japanese Drama - 2021, 6 episodes
♡
[My Beautiful Man]
♦ prequel to Utsukushii Kare Season 2 [My Beautiful Man S2] and My Beautiful Man: Eternal (both are also on this list).
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104. Meu Chefe, Meu Herói
Japanese Drama - 2006, 10 episodes
### Genres: Comedy, Youth, Drama Tags: Yakuza, Student Supporting Character, Student Male Lead, School Setting, MDL Remake, Gang Leader Male Lead, Teenager Supporting Character, Disguised As High Schooler, Teamwork, Mafia
remake of korean film
► youtube (playlist) ◄
✧ started: 11-10-2023 (pre-gb)
✦ completed: 11-"10"11-2023
○ from Nanba MG5 recommendations
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105. Minato Shouji Coin Laundry
Japanese Drama - 2022, 12 episodes
[Minato Trading Coin Laundry]
♦ prequel to the upcoming S2.
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106. Minato Shouji Coin Laundry Season 2
Japanese Drama - 2023, 12 episodes
[Minato Trading Coin Laundry S2]
✧ started: 07-"07"/08-2023
✦ completed
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107. Minha confusão de amor!
Japanese Drama - 2021, 10 episodes
❤ japanese series pick! ❤
[My Love Mix-Up!]
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108. Minha história de amor!
Japanese Movie - 2015
❤
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109. Mirrorliar Films Season 1
Japanese Movie - 2021
♦ an anthology of stand-alone short films.
◒ on hold | watched one short in this anthology
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110. Mob Psycho 100
Japanese Drama - 2018, 12 episodes
{personal notes: not great but it's adapted from one of my favorite anime series so i was just happy to see a live action version (therefore rating might be a bit high).}
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111. Mood Indigo
Japanese Drama - 2019, 6 episodes
☼ currently watching
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112. Mr. Nietzsche in the Convenience Store
Japanese Drama - 2016, 10 episodes
► fansub ◄
✧ started: 11-01-2023
◒ on hold | @ep07 as of 11-01-2023
{personal notes: wish i would drop...}
○ from Arakawa under the Bridge recommendations
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113. My Beautiful Man: The Movie
Japanese Movie - 2023
♡
✧ started: 10-06-2023
✦ completed
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114. My Personal Weatherman
Japanese Drama - 2023, 8 episodes
✧ started: 08-11-2023
✦ completed
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115. Namorado Absoluto
Japanese Drama - 2008, 11 episodes
[Absolute Boyfriend]
♦ prequel to the special Zettai Kareshi Special (not on this list). this series was the first adaptation of a manga that has two other adaptations - the taiwanese series Absolute Boyfriend and the korean series My Absolute Boyfriend.
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116. Não Chame isso de Mistério
Japanese Drama - 2022, 12 episodes
[Don't Call it Mystery] # mystery # psychological # life # drama # investigation # detective
♦ adapted from a manga.
♦ prequel to the upcoming film Don't Call It Mystery: The Movie.
◘ Suda Masaki (Princess Jellyfish; Kamen Rider W) is MC.
► viki (free w/ads) ◄
✧ started: 07-16-2023
✦ completed: 07-23-2023
{personal notes: a lot to love about this one and when i rehaul my ratings it will probably be ~8.5. if it wasn't for the music i might rate this a 9. there's a song that's used repetitively and at times seemed inappropriate to the mood. this is a pet peeve of mine - it's annoying to keep muting and unmuting plus it ruins the immersion (and it's amplified when binging). anyhow, i'm really looking forward to the movie!}
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117. Never-Ending Man: Hayao Miyazaki
Japanese Movie - 2016
{personal notes: neglected to rate when watched, don't remember well enough now.}
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118. Ninguém Pode Saber
Japanese Movie - 2004
❤ japanese film pick! ❤
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119. No ar Um Homem Que Desafia O Mundo de BL 2
Japanese Special - 2022, 1 episode
[A Man Who Defies The World of BL 2]
♦ sequel to the short series Zettai BL ni Naru Sekai VS Zettai BL ni Naritakunai Otoko [A Man Who Defies The World of BL] (also on this list).
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120. No Touching At All
Japanese Movie - 2014
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121. Nonremu no Mado
Japanese Special - 2022, 1 episode
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122. Número MG5
Japanese Drama - 2022, 10 episodes
[Number MG5] ### Genres: Action, Comedy, Youth, Drama Tags: Friendship, Delinquent Male Lead, Double Identity, Slapstick, Strong Male Lead, Hidden Identity, Miniseries, High School, Family Pressure, Bromance
♦ prequel to Nanba MG5 Special -haven't tracked down-
► ◄
✧ started: 10-24-2023
✦ completed: 11-01-2023
○ from Kyo Kara Ore wa!! recommendations?
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123. O Amor Dura Para Sempre
Japanese Drama - 2020, 10 episodes
[An Incurable Case of Love | Love Lasts Forever]
♦ parent story to the short series Mada Mada Koi wa Tsuzuku yo Doko Made mo [Love will still last forever] (also on this list) which aired alongside this series.
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124. O Marido do Meu Irmão
Japanese Drama - 2018, 3 episodes
❤ japanese series pick! ❤
[My Brother's Husband]
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125. O Pacto
Japanese Movie - 2002
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126. O Que Você Comeu Ontem?
Japanese Drama - 2019, 12 episodes
[What Did You Eat Yesterday?]
♦ first in the franchise, the only i've seen so far. sequels are Kinou Nani Tabeta? SP (special); What Did You Eat Yesterday? (movie); and the upcoming Kinou Nani Tabeta? Season 2 (series).
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127. O Que Você Comeu Ontem?
Japanese Movie - 2021
✧ started: 10-13/14-2023
✦ completed
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128. O Que Você Comeu Ontem? SP
Japanese Special - 2020, 1 episode
✧ started: 10-10-2023
✦ completed
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129. O Romancista
Japanese Drama - 2018, 6 episodes
♡
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130. Old Fashion Cupcake
Japanese Drama - 2022, 5 episodes
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131. One Room Angel
Japanese Drama - 2023, 6 episodes
# gay romance # fantasy # angel # cohabitation # amnesia
► gagaoolala (1st ep free, sub for rest) | viki | fansub ◄
✧ started: 10-21-2023
☼currently watching☼ airing thurs/fri thru 11-23/24?-2023
{personal notes: finally, something different!}
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132. Oshi ga Joshi ni Narimashite
Japanese Drama - 2023, 12 episodes
[Oshi Became the Boss | My Oshi Became My Boss]
► fansub ◄
✧ started: 11-07-2023
◒ on hold | airing
{personal notes: YURIYAN!]
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133. Ossan's Love
Japanese Special - 2016, 1 episode
[lit. trans. = "old man's love"]
♦ first in the franchise; a short stand-alone special. later remade into the series Ossan's Love (also on this list).
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134. Ossan's Love
Japanese Drama - 2018, 7 episodes
♡
[lit. trans. = "old man's love"]
♦ second in the franchise; a series remake of the original special (also on this list). 2 of the 3 MCs are the same actors; the story is similar to the original but much expanded. this version has a movie sequel, Ossan’s Love: LOVE or DEAD (also on this list).
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135. Ossan's Love Returns
Japanese Drama - 2024, 9 episodes
☼ currently watching
tentative ♡-❤
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136. Ossan's Love Returns Spin-off Drama: Haruta to Maki no Shinkon Shoya
Japanese Special - 2024, 1 episode
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137. Ossan's Love Returns Telasa Spin Off: Forbidden Gout Temps Nouveau
Japanese Special - 2024, 2 episodes
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138. Ossan's Love: No Céu
Japanese Drama - 2019, 8 episodes
[lit. trans. = "old man's love"]
♦ third in the franchise; a series reboot/retelling of the remake series (also on this list). this is sometimes labeled as "S2" but it's not a continuation of S1 – 2 of the 3 MCs are the same actors and the story seems similar at first but it's actually pretty different (tagged AU). this version has a short 2 episode sequel special, Ossan's Love: In The Sky Special (also on this list).
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139. Ossan's Love: No Céu SP
Japanese Special - 2019, 2 episodes
[lit. trans. = "old man's love"]
♦ sequel to the reboot/AU series Ossan's Love: In the Sky (also on this list). takes place right after series; focused on support characters only.
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140. Ossan’s Love: AMOR ou MORTE
Japanese Movie - 2019
[lit. trans. = "old man's love"]
♦ film sequel to the series Ossan's Love (also on this list).
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141. Otomen
Japanese Drama - 2009, 12 episodes
◘ dropped| quickly skimmed ep01▼ exception | marked D – change to NI?
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142. Ouroboros
Japanese Drama - 2015, 10 episodes
◒ on hold
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143. Para Vocês na Flor da Idade
Japanese Drama - 2007, 12 episodes
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144. Patisserie Mon
Japanese Drama - 2024, 12 episodes
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145. Perfect Propose
Japanese Drama - 2024, 6 episodes
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146. Princess Jellyfish
Japanese Movie - 2014
♦ first adaptation of the manga. the second adaptation, the series Kuragehime [Princess Jellyfish] (also on this list), is unrelated to this film.
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147. Q10
Japanese Drama - 2010, 9 episodes
◘ dropped| quickly skimmed ep01 and a bit toward the end▼ exception | marked D – change to NI?
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148. Ran
Japanese Movie - 1985
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149. Right Place
Japanese Movie - 2009
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150. Roda do Destino
Japanese Movie - 2021
❤
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151. Roupa Íntima
Japanese Drama - 2015, 13 episodes
[Atelier]
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152. Sahara-sensei to Toki-kun
Japanese Drama - 2023, 8 episodes
☼ currently watching
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153. Samurai I: Musashi Miyamoto
Japanese Movie - 1954
♡
♦ part 1 of the trilogy.
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154. Samurai II: Duel at Ichijoji Temple
Japanese Movie - 1955
♡
♦ part 2 of the trilogy.
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155. Samurai III: Duel at Ganryu Island
Japanese Movie - 1956
♡
♦ part 3 of the trilogy.
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156. Samurai X
Japanese Movie - 2012
❤
[Samurai X]
♦ first of five live action films in the Rurouni Kenshin franchise (which includes manga and anime series as well). three sequels are also on this list (remaining film on my ptw).
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157. Samurai X: O Fim
Japanese Movie - 2021
[Rurouni Kenshin Saishusho The Final | Rurouni Kenshin: Final Chapter | Samurai X] # action # adventure # historical # fantasy # meiji period # drama # martial arts # sword fighting
♦ adapted from a manga. fourth of five live action films in the Rurouni Kenshin franchise (which includes several anime films and series as well). three prequels are also on this list (remaining film on my ptw).
♫ ost / score: Naoki Satō – Hiten (main RK theme) | score (playlist) | ONE OK ROCK – Renegades (ost theme) | alt: fmv (spoilers)
► netflix ◄
✧ started: 07-22-2023
✦ completed: 07-22-2023
{personal notes: to me the final scene is weak, especially in comparison to the final scene of The Legend Ends.}
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158. Samurai X: O Fim de uma Lenda
Japanese Movie - 2014
♡
[Samurai X]
♦ third of five live action films in the Rurouni Kenshin franchise (which includes manga and anime series as well). two prequels and two sequels are also on this list (remaining film on my ptw).
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159. Samurai X: O Inferno de Kyoto
Japanese Movie - 2014
♡
[Samurai X]
♦ second of five live action films in the Rurouni Kenshin franchise (which includes manga and anime series as well). prequel and two sequels are also on this list (remaining film on my ptw).
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160. Samurai X: O Início
Japanese Movie - 2021
☼ currently watching
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161. Senhorita Sherlock
Japanese Drama - 2018, 8 episodes
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162. Senpai, isso não pode ser amor!
Japanese Drama - 2022, 8 episodes
[Senpai, This Can't be Love!]
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163. Sete Dias: De Segunda a Quinta
Japanese Movie - 2015
♦ prequel to the film Seven Days: Friday - Sunday (also on this list).
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164. Sete dias: sexta-feira - domingo
Japanese Movie - 2015
♦ sequel to the film Seven Days: Monday - Thursday (also on this list).
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165. Seus Olhos Dizem
Japanese Movie - 2020
◘ dropped | watched about halfway; skimmed second half
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166. Seven Samurai
Japanese Movie - 1954
❤ japanese film pick! ❤
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167. Shigatsu no Tokyo wa...
Japanese Drama - 2023, 8 episodes
[Tokyo in April Is...]
✧ started: 06-"16"/17-2023
✦ completed
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168. Shin Ultraman
Japanese Movie - 2022
♦ 42nd film in the Ultraman franchise (includes live action series, films, and manga) but this film has no direct prequel or sequel so can be watched as stand-alone (no prior knowledge needed imo).
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169. Sonhos
Japanese Movie - 1990
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170. Sr. Azarado Não Tem Escolha Senão Beijar!
Japanese Drama - 2022, 8 episodes
[Mr. Unlucky Has No Choice but to Kiss!]
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171. Sukiyaki Western Django
Japanese Movie - 2007
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172. Sukiyanen Kedo Do Yaro ka
Japanese Drama - 2024, 10 episodes
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173. Suteteyo, Adachi-san
Japanese Drama - 2020, 12 episodes
[Throw It Away, Adachi]
◒ on hold | @ep03
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174. Takane no Hana-san
Japanese Drama - 2021, 12 episodes
► fansub ◄
✦ completed
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175. Takane no Hana-san 2
Japanese Drama - 2022, 12 episodes
► fansub ◄
◒ on hold
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176. Takara-kun to Amagi-kun
Japanese Drama - 2022, 8 episodes
[Takara and Amagi]
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177. The Cornered Mouse Dreams of Cheese
Japanese Movie - 2020
▼ exception | marked C – skimmed fully
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178. The Edge of Metamorphosis
Japanese Movie - 2022
❤
♦ parent story to the series Kimi no Koto Dake Mite Itai [I Want to See Only You] (also on this list) but both can be watched as stand-alone. that series is an adaptation of the manga shown in this film.
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179. The Fish with One Sleeve
Japanese Movie - 2021
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180. The Fuccons
Japanese TV Show - 2002, 104 episodes
[Oh! Mikey]
◒ on hold | barely started
▼ exception | marked OH – change to PTW?
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181. The Happiness of the Katakuris
Japanese Movie - 2001
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182. The Kingdom of Dreams and Madness
Japanese Movie - 2013
{personal notes: neglected to rate when watched, don't remember well enough now.}
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183. The Taste of Tea
Japanese Movie - 2004
❤ japanese film pick! ❤
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184. Tokyo Story
Japanese Movie - 1953
❤ top japanese film pick! ❤
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185. Tony Takitani
Japanese Movie - 2005
♡
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186. Transit Girls
Japanese Drama - 2015, 8 episodes
◘ dropped | skimmed ep01 – maybe move to NI
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187. Tsukuritai Onna to Tabetai Onna
Japanese Drama - 2022, 10 episodes
[She Loves to Cook, and She Loves to Eat]
♦ prequel to the upcoming S2.
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188. Tsukuritai Onna to Tabetai Onna Season 2
Japanese Drama - 2024, 20 episodes
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190. Um Milhão de Vezes Amor
Japanese Drama - 2023, 10 episodes
[Why didn't I tell you a million times?]
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191. Um Yakuza Genial: Tatsu Imortal
Japanese Drama - 2021, 10 episodes
♦ inspired by the same manga that Gokushufudo [The Way of the Househusband] is adapted from but unrelated to that series.
► netflix ◄
◘ dropped | @ep03
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192. Until Rainbow Dawn
Japanese Movie - 2018
✧ started: 10-"11"/12-2023
✦ completed
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193. Utsukushii Kare Season 2
Japanese Drama - 2023, 4 episodes
♡
[My Beautiful Man S2]
♦ sequel to Utsukushii Kare [My Beautiful Man]; prequel to My Beautiful Man: Eternal (both are also on this list).
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194. Veils
Japanese Movie - 2021
♦ prequel to the upcoming Kazoku no Kyori.
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195. Vida - Amor em Jogo
Japanese Drama - 2020, 4 episodes
[Life~Love on the Line]
♦ this series was later compiled into the film Life: Love on the Line (Director's Cut) (also on this list), with several minutes worth of additional scenes (including a different ending).
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196. Você é Meu Pet
Japanese Drama - 2003, 10 episodes
❤ japanese series pick! ❤
[You're My Pet]
♦ first adaptation of the manga.
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197. Você é Meu Pet
Japanese Drama - 2017, 16 episodes
[You're My Pet]
♦ third adaptation of the manga (second japanese adaptation). this is a complete reboot/retelling so the older series does not need to be watched first.
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198. Watashi no Oyome-kun
Japanese Drama - 2023, 11 episodes
[Mr. Bride | My Wife] # comedy # romance # office
♦ adapted from a manga.
♦ prequel to the special episode Watashi no Oyome-kun Tokubetsu-hen.
► fansub ◄
✦ completed
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199. Wife of a Spy
Japanese Movie - 2020
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200. Yojimbo
Japanese Movie - 1961
♡
[The Bodyguard]