ranking all J-Dramas i've ever seen

initially i made a list for my top 10 j-drams of all time, but i was thinking i should probably just rank everything and be done with it!

lavinia mars 18, 2022
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  • 1 Litre no Namida

    1. 1 Litre no Namida

    Japanese Drama - 2005, 11 episodes

    10

    is anybody surprised!? this may be the best drama Japan has ever produced. no, i'm not exaggerating. if you've watched this, you know what i'm talking about! this drama alone is what keeps the paper napkin industry going!

  • SPEC: Birth

    2. SPEC: Birth

    Japanese Drama - 2010, 10 episodes

    10

    ahh, i remember having been so obsessed with this. quirky and fun, but at the same time dark and mysterious. to me, it remains one of the best supernatural mystery dramas.

  • Seinaru Kaibutsutachi

    3. Seinaru Kaibutsutachi

    Japanese Drama - 2012, 8 episodes

    10

    i feel like i'm one of the very few people who know about this drama and who actually appreciate it. i can't put into words how this drama changed my perspectives and my tastes. i used to only watch teen romances, then watched this one and, just like that, i learnt to enjoy more mature stories with strong psychological analysis over the characters. it was groundbreaking for me!

  • Liar Game

    4. Liar Game

    Japanese Drama - 2007, 11 episodes

    9.5

    i even got to read the manga because i enjoyed the dorama so much.

  • Jotei

    5. Jotei

    Japanese Drama - 2007, 10 episodes

    9.5

    another hidden gem. i can't think of a reason why i liked this one as much as i did. years later, i still remember this one very fondly!

  • Hachimitsu to Clover

    6. Hachimitsu to Clover

    Japanese Drama - 2008, 11 episodes

    10

    ahh, the joys of being young and in love, absolutely the best feelings, 10 out of 10, totally recommend!

  • Hana Yori Dango

    7. Hana Yori Dango

    Japanese Drama - 2005, 9 episodes

    9.5

    this started it all for me!

  • Kagi no Kakatta Heya

    8. Kagi no Kakatta Heya

    Japanese Drama - 2012, 11 episodes

    9.5

    can y'all tell i was in love with toda erika!?

  • Code Blue

    9. Code Blue

    Japanese Drama - 2008, 11 episodes

    9.0

    the best medical j-dramas. periodt.

  • The Quiz Show 2

    10. The Quiz Show 2

    Japanese Drama - 2009, 10 episodes

    8.5

    in awe about this one! so many of my favorite tropes! (also 'amnesia' done right)

  • Biblia Koshodou no Jiken Techou

    11. Biblia Koshodou no Jiken Techou

    Japanese Drama - 2013, 11 episodes

    9.0

    books and murder-solving, yes please!

  • Kaeru no Oujo-sama

    12. Kaeru no Oujo-sama

    Japanese Drama - 2012, 11 episodes

    9.0

     i loved how wholesome it was at a time when 'being wholesome' wasn't the most popular trope. and the music was fabulous!

  • Liar Game 2

    13. Liar Game 2

    Japanese Drama - 2009, 9 episodes

    8.5

    still very good, but it didn't strike me as much as the original series.

  • Code Blue 2

    14. Code Blue 2

    Japanese Drama - 2010, 11 episodes

    8.5

    guess the 'sequel syndrome' is a real deal: brilliant series, but not as brilliant as season 1

  • 1 Litre no Namida Special

    15. 1 Litre no Namida Special

    Japanese Special - 2007, 1 episode

    8.0

    really couldn't find the point in making this special episode; 1 litre of tears was extraordinary on its own.

  • Kaito Royale

    16. Kaito Royale

    Japanese Drama - 2011, 9 episodes

    8.0
  • Majisuka Gakuen 3

    17. Majisuka Gakuen 3

    Japanese Drama - 2012, 12 episodes

    8.0

    i know this was a bit controversial between 48 franchise fans at the time of release, but i certainly enjoyed it greatly!

  • Rich Man, Poor Woman

    18. Rich Man, Poor Woman

    Japanese Drama - 2012, 11 episodes

    8.0
  • Nodame Cantabile

    19. Nodame Cantabile

    Japanese Drama - 2006, 11 episodes

    7.5

    i don't think i knew to appreciate it enough when i watched

  • FACE MAKER

    20. FACE MAKER

    Japanese Drama - 2010, 13 episodes

    7.0
  • Majisuka Gakuen

    21. Majisuka Gakuen

    Japanese Drama - 2010, 12 episodes

    7.0
  • Koishite Akuma

    22. Koishite Akuma

    Japanese Drama - 2009, 10 episodes

    7.0
  • Hana Yori Dango 2

    23. Hana Yori Dango 2

    Japanese Drama - 2007, 11 episodes

    7.0

    a rotten sequel, unfortunately

  • Mirai Nikki

    24. Mirai Nikki

    Japanese Drama - 2012, 11 episodes

    7.0

    super cool concept, really liked it at the time, but i don't really care about it anymore

  • Lucky Seven

    25. Lucky Seven

    Japanese Drama - 2012, 10 episodes

    6.5
  • Suugaku Joshi Gakuen

    26. Suugaku Joshi Gakuen

    Japanese Drama - 2012, 12 episodes

    6.5

    ahh dumb yet trying to portray intelligence... it was fun tho

  • Ikemen Desu Ne

    27. Ikemen Desu Ne

    Japanese Drama - 2011, 11 episodes

    6.5

    the korean original is fabulous in comparison to it

  • Majisuka Gakuen 2

    28. Majisuka Gakuen 2

    Japanese Drama - 2011, 12 episodes

    6.5
  • Kaibutsu kun

    29. Kaibutsu kun

    Japanese Drama - 2010, 9 episodes

    6.5
  • Arakawa Under The Bridge

    30. Arakawa Under The Bridge

    Japanese Drama - 2011, 10 episodes

    6.0

    my rating (and this position) is sort of undeserved. this is not a bad series, but i just don't care about it.

  • Papadol!

    31. Papadol!

    Japanese Drama - 2012, 10 episodes

    6.0
  • Orthros no Inu

    32. Orthros no Inu

    Japanese Drama - 2009, 9 episodes

    6.0
  • Yamato Nadeshiko Shichi Henge

    33. Yamato Nadeshiko Shichi Henge

    Japanese Drama - 2010, 10 episodes

    5.0
  • Ouran High School Host Club

    34. Ouran High School Host Club

    Japanese Drama - 2011, 11 episodes

    5.0
  • Mendol

    35. Mendol

    Japanese Drama - 2008, 12 episodes

    3.0

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