I& #39;ve probably seen more J-doramas than C/K/TW dramas combined and I thought why not rec my personal picks in public in a thread? So here are my personal picks that may or may not suit your taste (and that& #39;s totally okay
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My Boss, My Hero (2006)
โณ 10 episodes
https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="๐บ" title="Television" aria-label="Emoji: Television"> https://kissasian.sh/Drama/My-Boss-My-Hero
-">https://kissasian.sh/Drama/My-... this one& #39;s special because this was my first dorama and iirc Tegoshi was the reason why I watched this instead of Nagase
- this is light and totally a good starter for anyone who wants to start watching doramas
โณ 10 episodes
-">https://kissasian.sh/Drama/My-... this one& #39;s special because this was my first dorama and iirc Tegoshi was the reason why I watched this instead of Nagase
- this is light and totally a good starter for anyone who wants to start watching doramas
Nodame Cantabile (2006)
โณ 11 episodes
https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="๐บ" title="Television" aria-label="Emoji: Television"> https://kissasian.sh/Drama/Nodame-Cantabile
-">https://kissasian.sh/Drama/Nod... THE CASTING OF THIS DRAMA? UNMATCHED.
- THE PRODUCTION? UNMATCHED.
- THIS DRAMA DESERVED ALL THE RECOGNITIONS, RECEPTION, RATINGS, ETC.
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- YOU DON& #39;T HAVE TO BE MUSICALLY INCLINED TO WATCH THIS
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โณ 11 episodes
-">https://kissasian.sh/Drama/Nod... THE CASTING OF THIS DRAMA? UNMATCHED.
- THE PRODUCTION? UNMATCHED.
- THIS DRAMA DESERVED ALL THE RECOGNITIONS, RECEPTION, RATINGS, ETC.
- YOU DON& #39;T HAVE TO BE MUSICALLY INCLINED TO WATCH THIS
Proposal Daisakusen (2007)
โณ 11 episodes
https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="๐บ" title="Television" aria-label="Emoji: Television"> https://kissasian.sh/Drama/Proposal-Daisakusen
-">https://kissasian.sh/Drama/Pro... the time-travel element and the best friends to lovers trope were just about the right mix
- OF COURSE my vote will always go to the OG despite YamaPi& #39;s infamous "dead fish eyes" reputation
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โณ 11 episodes
-">https://kissasian.sh/Drama/Pro... the time-travel element and the best friends to lovers trope were just about the right mix
- OF COURSE my vote will always go to the OG despite YamaPi& #39;s infamous "dead fish eyes" reputation
Hana Kimi (2007)
โณ 12 episodes
https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="๐บ" title="Television" aria-label="Emoji: Television"> https://kissasian.sh/Drama/Hana-Kimi
-">https://kissasian.sh/Drama/Han... THE quintessential J-dorama staple a.k.a. your opportunity to experience the heydays of J-doramas vicariously
- Oguri Shun in Crows Zero who? I only know Oguri Shun in Hana Kimi.
โณ 12 episodes
-">https://kissasian.sh/Drama/Han... THE quintessential J-dorama staple a.k.a. your opportunity to experience the heydays of J-doramas vicariously
- Oguri Shun in Crows Zero who? I only know Oguri Shun in Hana Kimi.
Galileo (2007)
โณ 10 episodes
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-">https://kissasian.sh/Drama/Gal... MURDER!!!
- PHYSICS!!!
- I swear I didn& #39;t watch this to study the appeal of Masaharu Fukuyama among Japanese men
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- might as well watch Season 2 (2013) and compare which one is better https://kissasian.sh/Drama/Galileo-2 ">https://kissasian.sh/Drama/Gal...
โณ 10 episodes
-">https://kissasian.sh/Drama/Gal... MURDER!!!
- PHYSICS!!!
- I swear I didn& #39;t watch this to study the appeal of Masaharu Fukuyama among Japanese men
- might as well watch Season 2 (2013) and compare which one is better https://kissasian.sh/Drama/Galileo-2 ">https://kissasian.sh/Drama/Gal...
Liar Game (2007)
โณ 13 episodes
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-">https://kissasian.sh/Drama/LIA... THE bane of the Liar Game K-drama ver. apologists
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- PSYCHOLOGY FTW!
- I came in for the premise and took the exit as a Matsuda Shota fan
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- you might want to check out Season 2 (2009) after https://kissasian.sh/Drama/LIAR-GAME-2">https://kissasian.sh/Drama/LIA...
โณ 13 episodes
-">https://kissasian.sh/Drama/LIA... THE bane of the Liar Game K-drama ver. apologists
- PSYCHOLOGY FTW!
- I came in for the premise and took the exit as a Matsuda Shota fan
- you might want to check out Season 2 (2009) after https://kissasian.sh/Drama/LIAR-GAME-2">https://kissasian.sh/Drama/LIA...
SP (2007)
โณ 11 episodes
https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="๐บ" title="Television" aria-label="Emoji: Television"> https://kissasian.sh/Drama/Security-Police
-">https://kissasian.sh/Drama/Sec... I LOVE THE FIGHT CHOREOGRAPHY!
- I LOVE THAT THE LEAD ACTOR IS CERTIFIED TO TEACH A FILIPINO MARTIAL ART IN JAPAN WHICH HE USED IN THIS DRAMA!
- I LOVE OKADA JUNICHI!
โณ 11 episodes
-">https://kissasian.sh/Drama/Sec... I LOVE THE FIGHT CHOREOGRAPHY!
- I LOVE THAT THE LEAD ACTOR IS CERTIFIED TO TEACH A FILIPINO MARTIAL ART IN JAPAN WHICH HE USED IN THIS DRAMA!
- I LOVE OKADA JUNICHI!
Change (2008)
โณ 10 episodes
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-">https://www2.dramacool.movie/drama-det... watching KimuTaku as an elementary teacher to Prime Minister was striking nevertheless heartwarming in general
- I watched this with my mom and she liked the story so you might want your family join you when you watch this
โณ 10 episodes
-">https://www2.dramacool.movie/drama-det... watching KimuTaku as an elementary teacher to Prime Minister was striking nevertheless heartwarming in general
- I watched this with my mom and she liked the story so you might want your family join you when you watch this
Maou (2008)
โณ 11 episodes
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-">https://kissasian.sh/Drama/Mao... Ikuta Toma was good but Satoshi Ohno stole the whole thing
- DEFINITELY one of the good dramas from Asia that I can think of with a gripping character-driven story
- FYI: I haven& #39;t watched the OG starred by Joo Ji Hoon
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โณ 11 episodes
-">https://kissasian.sh/Drama/Mao... Ikuta Toma was good but Satoshi Ohno stole the whole thing
- DEFINITELY one of the good dramas from Asia that I can think of with a gripping character-driven story
- FYI: I haven& #39;t watched the OG starred by Joo Ji Hoon
Code Blue (2008)
โณ 11 episodes
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-">https://kissasian.sh/Drama/Cod... MY FIRST MEDICAL DRAMA and it& #39;s a biggie because I truly enjoyed watching this! Casts included of course
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- might as well check out Season 2 (2010) https://kissasian.sh/Drama/Code-Blue-2">https://kissasian.sh/Drama/Cod... and Season 3 (2017) https://kissasian.sh/Drama/Code-Blue-3">https://kissasian.sh/Drama/Cod...
โณ 11 episodes
-">https://kissasian.sh/Drama/Cod... MY FIRST MEDICAL DRAMA and it& #39;s a biggie because I truly enjoyed watching this! Casts included of course
- might as well check out Season 2 (2010) https://kissasian.sh/Drama/Code-Blue-2">https://kissasian.sh/Drama/Cod... and Season 3 (2017) https://kissasian.sh/Drama/Code-Blue-3">https://kissasian.sh/Drama/Cod...
Bloody Monday (2008)
โณ 11 episodes
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-">https://kissasian.sh/Drama/Blo... BEST brOTP IN DORAMALAND! FIGHT ME!!!
- GOOD HEAVENS I ENJOYED WATCHING EACH EPISODE!
- watch Season 2 (2010) https://kissasian.sh/Drama/Bloody-Monday-2">https://kissasian.sh/Drama/Blo... and watch NARIMIYA HIROKI PLAY THE BADDIE!!!
โณ 11 episodes
-">https://kissasian.sh/Drama/Blo... BEST brOTP IN DORAMALAND! FIGHT ME!!!
- GOOD HEAVENS I ENJOYED WATCHING EACH EPISODE!
- watch Season 2 (2010) https://kissasian.sh/Drama/Bloody-Monday-2">https://kissasian.sh/Drama/Blo... and watch NARIMIYA HIROKI PLAY THE BADDIE!!!
Ninkyo Helper (2009)
โณ 11 episodes
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-">https://www2.dramacool.movie/drama-det... HOW MANY FEELS CAN ONE DRAMA HOLD?
- INCOMPARABLE.
- TIMELESS.
โณ 11 episodes
-">https://www2.dramacool.movie/drama-det... HOW MANY FEELS CAN ONE DRAMA HOLD?
- INCOMPARABLE.
- TIMELESS.
Voice (2009)
โณ 11 episodes
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-">https://www.youtube.com/channel/U... A TOTAL GEM
- NO ONE ELSE COMES CLOSE
- ALL MAIN CHARACTERS WERE WORTH ROOTING FOR
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โณ 11 episodes
-">https://www.youtube.com/channel/U... A TOTAL GEM
- NO ONE ELSE COMES CLOSE
- ALL MAIN CHARACTERS WERE WORTH ROOTING FOR
Mr. Brain (2009)
โณ 8 episodes
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-">https://kissasian.sh/Drama/MR-... ALL cases were interesting
- Nakama Yukie& #39;s guesting
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- TOTALLY NEEDS A SECOND SEASON
โณ 8 episodes
-">https://kissasian.sh/Drama/MR-... ALL cases were interesting
- Nakama Yukie& #39;s guesting
- TOTALLY NEEDS A SECOND SEASON
Rescue (2009)
โณ 9 episodes
https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="๐บ" title="Television" aria-label="Emoji: Television"> https://www2.dramacool.movie/drama-detail/rescue
-">https://www2.dramacool.movie/drama-det... YOUNG FIREFIGHTERS!!!
- Nakamaru Yuichi& #39;s performance in this drama is so good
- the casting is an ikemen paradise but each boy performed well
โณ 9 episodes
-">https://www2.dramacool.movie/drama-det... YOUNG FIREFIGHTERS!!!
- Nakamaru Yuichi& #39;s performance in this drama is so good
- the casting is an ikemen paradise but each boy performed well
Keizoku 2: SPEC (2010)
โณ 10 episodes
https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="๐บ" title="Television" aria-label="Emoji: Television"> https://kissasian.sh/Drama/Keizoku-2-SPEC
-">https://kissasian.sh/Drama/Kei... interesting supernatural cases but with attractive detectives in the mix!
- the tandem of Ryo and Erika is so unique I can& #39;t imagine other actors playing their roles
- COOLEST OPENING I& #39;VE EVER SEEN FOR A DORAMA!
โณ 10 episodes
-">https://kissasian.sh/Drama/Kei... interesting supernatural cases but with attractive detectives in the mix!
- the tandem of Ryo and Erika is so unique I can& #39;t imagine other actors playing their roles
- COOLEST OPENING I& #39;VE EVER SEEN FOR A DORAMA!
Switch Girl (2011)
โณ 8 episodes
https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="๐บ" title="Television" aria-label="Emoji: Television"> https://kissasian.sh/Drama/Switch-Girl
-">https://kissasian.sh/Drama/Swi... I HAD FUN WATCHING THIS!
- Mariya really nailed her roles as a HBIC and a sloth, this drama adaptation was meant for her and her alone!
- KIRIYAMA RENN
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- might as well watch Season 2 (2012) https://kissasian.sh/Drama/Switch-Girl-2">https://kissasian.sh/Drama/Swi...
โณ 8 episodes
-">https://kissasian.sh/Drama/Swi... I HAD FUN WATCHING THIS!
- Mariya really nailed her roles as a HBIC and a sloth, this drama adaptation was meant for her and her alone!
- KIRIYAMA RENN
- might as well watch Season 2 (2012) https://kissasian.sh/Drama/Switch-Girl-2">https://kissasian.sh/Drama/Swi...
Asuko March (2011)
โณ 9 episodes
https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="๐บ" title="Television" aria-label="Emoji: Television"> https://kissasian.sh/Drama/Asuko-March
-">https://kissasian.sh/Drama/Asu... if you& #39;re someone who still haven& #39;t figured out what to do with your life, please watch this...know that you& #39;re not alone
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โณ 9 episodes
-">https://kissasian.sh/Drama/Asu... if you& #39;re someone who still haven& #39;t figured out what to do with your life, please watch this...know that you& #39;re not alone
Strawberry Night (2012)
โณ 11 episodes
https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="๐บ" title="Television" aria-label="Emoji: Television"> https://www2.dramacool.movie/drama-detail/strawberry-night
-">https://www2.dramacool.movie/drama-det... THE ROLE WAS MEANT FOR TAKEUCHI YUKO!
- BRAVEST FEMALE CHARACTER IN DORAMALAND!
- THIS DORAMA DEFINITELY DESERVED THE RECEPTION
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- AND PLEASE WATCH WITH CAUTION
- WATCH THE FILM AS WELL https://kissasian.sh/Drama/Strawberry-Night">https://kissasian.sh/Drama/Str...
โณ 11 episodes
-">https://www2.dramacool.movie/drama-det... THE ROLE WAS MEANT FOR TAKEUCHI YUKO!
- BRAVEST FEMALE CHARACTER IN DORAMALAND!
- THIS DORAMA DEFINITELY DESERVED THE RECEPTION
- AND PLEASE WATCH WITH CAUTION
- WATCH THE FILM AS WELL https://kissasian.sh/Drama/Strawberry-Night">https://kissasian.sh/Drama/Str...
Kagi no Kakatta Heya (2012)
โณ 11 episodes
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-">https://kissasian.sh/Drama/Kag... English title: The Locked Room Murders
- Satoshi Ohno& #39;s demeanor in playing the main character here is so good! He& #39;s definitely one Japanese actor with exquisite range!!!
- WATCH HOW THE CASES GET SOLVED
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โณ 11 episodes
-">https://kissasian.sh/Drama/Kag... English title: The Locked Room Murders
- Satoshi Ohno& #39;s demeanor in playing the main character here is so good! He& #39;s definitely one Japanese actor with exquisite range!!!
- WATCH HOW THE CASES GET SOLVED
Soratobu Kouhoushitsu (2013)
โณ 11 episodes
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-">https://kissasian.sh/Drama/Sor... THIS DORAMA MIXED EVERYTHING PERFECTLY
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- PROBABLY THE MOST ENDEARING ML I& #39;VE EVER SEEN AND IT HAD TO BE PLAYED BY AYANO GO
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- THE MOST UNDERRATED DORAMA COUPLE IS HERE PEOPLE!
- JUST WATCH IT!!!
โณ 11 episodes
-">https://kissasian.sh/Drama/Sor... THIS DORAMA MIXED EVERYTHING PERFECTLY
- PROBABLY THE MOST ENDEARING ML I& #39;VE EVER SEEN AND IT HAD TO BE PLAYED BY AYANO GO
- THE MOST UNDERRATED DORAMA COUPLE IS HERE PEOPLE!
- JUST WATCH IT!!!
Kazoku Game (2013)
โณ 10 episodes
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-">https://kissasian.sh/Drama/Kaz... THIS. IS. THE. SHIT.
- KAZOKU GAME HAD TO WALK SO SKY CASTLE (2018) CAN RUN!!!
- GOOD HEAVENS SAKURAI SHO OUTDID HIMSELF IN THIS DORAMA!
- THIS DORAMA DESERVED EVERYTHING PLEASE READ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Family_Game_(2013)">https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_...
โณ 10 episodes
-">https://kissasian.sh/Drama/Kaz... THIS. IS. THE. SHIT.
- KAZOKU GAME HAD TO WALK SO SKY CASTLE (2018) CAN RUN!!!
- GOOD HEAVENS SAKURAI SHO OUTDID HIMSELF IN THIS DORAMA!
- THIS DORAMA DESERVED EVERYTHING PLEASE READ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Family_Game_(2013)">https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_...
Hanzawa Naoki (2013)
โณ 10 episodes
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-">https://kissasian.sh/Drama/Han... F
- U
- C
- K
- THE LAST EPISODE& #39;S RATING REACHED 42.2% TRULY HEISEI ERA& #39;S PRIDE!
- I remember asking my Japanese students before about their interests and most of them answered me, "I like Hanzawa Naoki!"
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โณ 10 episodes
-">https://kissasian.sh/Drama/Han... F
- U
- C
- K
- THE LAST EPISODE& #39;S RATING REACHED 42.2% TRULY HEISEI ERA& #39;S PRIDE!
- I remember asking my Japanese students before about their interests and most of them answered me, "I like Hanzawa Naoki!"
Border (2014)
โณ 9 episodes
https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="๐บ" title="Television" aria-label="Emoji: Television"> https://kissasian.sh/Drama/BORDER
-">https://kissasian.sh/Drama/BOR... I REMEMBER WATCHING THIS WITH REALLY LOW EXPECTATIONS BUT WAS LEFT SPEECHLESS AFTER THE LAST EPISODE.
- I don& #39;t think I can give justice to this using my own words so please just read the comments http://asianwiki.com/Border ">https://asianwiki.com/Border&qu...
โณ 9 episodes
-">https://kissasian.sh/Drama/BOR... I REMEMBER WATCHING THIS WITH REALLY LOW EXPECTATIONS BUT WAS LEFT SPEECHLESS AFTER THE LAST EPISODE.
- I don& #39;t think I can give justice to this using my own words so please just read the comments http://asianwiki.com/Border ">https://asianwiki.com/Border&qu...
From Five To Nine (2015)
โณ 10 episodes
https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="๐บ" title="Television" aria-label="Emoji: Television"> https://kissasian.sh/Drama/From-Five-To-Nine
-">https://kissasian.sh/Drama/Fro... I remember live-tweeting this IN TOTAL PAIN because of YamaPi& #39;s character BUT the denouement alone is enough reason why this dorama should be in this thread
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โณ 10 episodes
-">https://kissasian.sh/Drama/Fro... I remember live-tweeting this IN TOTAL PAIN because of YamaPi& #39;s character BUT the denouement alone is enough reason why this dorama should be in this thread