My favorite Japanese dramas
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1. Soredemo, Ikite Yuku
Japanese Drama - 2011, 11 episodes
Heartbreakingly haunting topic with exceptional acting and brilliant storytelling. One of the best dramas that Japan has ever produced in my humble opinion.
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2. 1 Litro de Lágrimas
Japanese Drama - 2005, 11 episodes
Prepare your tissues. Based on a true story.
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3. O Homem Que Não Pode Se Casar
Japanese Drama - 2006, 12 episodes
Drama is chock full of eccentric characters with amazing situational humor.
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4. Mãe
Japanese Drama - 2010, 11 episodes
Controversial, heartbreaking, and all kinds of brilliance.
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5. Long Vacation
Japanese Drama - 1996, 11 episodes
Classic Japanese romance of the golden years. Kimura Takuya at his peak, 'nuff said.
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6. The Queen's Classroom
Japanese Drama - 2005, 11 episodes
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7. Produzindo Nobuta
Japanese Drama - 2005, 10 episodes
Endearing high school drama about friendship and finding yourself and your place in the world.
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8. Orange Days
Japanese Drama - 2004, 11 episodes
a youthful, sensitive, and heart-fluttering college romance drama
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9. Uchi no Musume wa, Kareshi ga Dekinai!
Japanese Drama - 2021, 10 episodes
A happy, refreshing rom-com with the most adorable second-lead couple in the dramaverse.
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10. Under One Roof
Japanese Drama - 1993, 12 episodes
Great ensemble family drama. A timeless classic.