j-drama log ~2024
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1. Vivant
Japanese Drama - 2023, 10 episodes
perfect for idle watching; the mongolian sceneries were breathtaking
corporate, action, adventure
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2. Shinnyushatachi no Bansan
Japanese Special - 2024, 1 episode
black comedy, women centric
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3. Eye Love You
Japanese Drama - 2024, 10 episodes
the ost's such an earworm; the love triangle's definitely serving; wasn't really interested in the mystery/fantasy aspect
romance, comedy, mystery, fantasy
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4. Hatsukoi Harassment: Watashi no Koi ga Konna ni Jigokuna Wake ga Nai
Japanese Special - 2024, 1 episode
meta, horror, plot within the plot, workplace abuse
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5. Kimi ni wa Todokanai
Japanese Drama - 2023, 8 episodes
watching with a friend
yearning (lots of it), bl, romance, youth
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6. Tonari no Nurse Aid
Japanese Drama - 2024, 10 episodes
the chemistry's off the charts! crazy how there's no romance because i want mio and taiga to become the most unhinged comedic genius couple
medical, comedy, mystery
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7. Bokutachi no Konai Hoso
Japanese Drama - 2023, 4 episodes
kido taisei and maeda oshiro as a high school broadcasting duo? count me in!
broadcasting, youth, friendship, comedy
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8. Kimi to Yukite Saku: Shinsengumi Seishunroku
Japanese Drama - 2024, 8 episodes
youth, brotherhood, friendship, ensemble
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9. Shishosetsu: Hattatsu Shogai no Boku ga Junai Shosetsuka ni Nareta Riyu
Japanese Special - 2023, 2 episodes
slice of life, romance, family, disability, publishing industry
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10. Gannibal
Japanese Drama - 2022, 7 episodes
watching for yagira yuya and takasugi mahiro, staying for the eerie community
thriller, suspense, horror, occult, cannibalism
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11. Kimi to Nara Koi wo Shite Mite mo
Japanese Drama - 2023, 5 episodes
i had to quickly search for okura takato's age upon seeing the pilot ep (and was relieved to know he's an adult because i would've dropped this series if he did mature scenes as a minor)
bl, romance, youth, coming of age
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12. Tsuki to Cake
Japanese Drama - 2023, 13 episodes
quick yet slow - left me craving for more!
slice of life, romance, family, domestic life, slow living
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13. Renai no Susume
Japanese Drama - 2023, 8 episodes
youth, comedy