My Top Japanese Dramas & Movies
Relatively new to JDramas the list is short but iam falling fast so i will definetely add more soon.
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![Karamazov no Kyodai]()
1. Karamazov no Kyodai
Japanese Drama - 2013, 11 episodes
Brilliant adaptation of the famous novel,with great acting,music & cinematography.
Don't miss this one.
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![Smoking]()
2. Smoking
Japanese Drama - 2018, 12 episodes
Superb.Realistic,Brutal.
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![Byakuyako]()
3. Byakuyako
Japanese Drama - 2006, 11 episodes
Outstanding characters.Dark and twisted story.A deep look into troubled souls.A lot of pain.
Easy to love and hate the main leads at the same time.
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![Hokuto]()
4. Hokuto
Japanese Drama - 2017, 5 episodes
Heavy and Dark.Disturbing and "real".Deals with serious issues as child abuse and domestic violence.Definitely not a light watch.
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![One Million Stars Falling from the Sky]()
5. One Million Stars Falling from the Sky
Japanese Drama - 2002, 11 episodes
Like an Ancient Greek Tragedy. Twisted and Dark with Kimura Takuya in one of the best roles ive ever watched him in.
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![Alice in Borderland]()
6. Alice in Borderland
Japanese Drama - 2020, 8 episodes
Started this with no expectations and ended loving it!Survival games and interesting characters.
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![Imawa no Kuni no Alice 2]()
7. Imawa no Kuni no Alice 2
Japanese Drama - 2022, 8 episodes
Liked Season 2 equally as S1
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![Ouroboros]()
8. Ouroboros
Japanese Drama - 2015, 10 episodes
Interesting Action/Mystery Drama with nice Bromance.
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![Shinainaru Boku e Satsui wo Komete]()
9. Shinainaru Boku e Satsui wo Komete
Japanese Drama - 2022, 9 episodes
Psychological Drama, Multiple Personalities,Mystery and a great twist plot i didn't see it coming!
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![Boku no Yabai Tsuma]()
10. Boku no Yabai Tsuma
Japanese Drama - 2016, 9 episodes
This one had me with a "WTF!" all the time.
Exciting,thrilling and totally unexpected!Poor Hubby!
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![Ando Lloyd - A.I. Knows Love ?]()
11. Ando Lloyd - A.I. Knows Love ?
Japanese Drama - 2013, 10 episodes
Kimura Takuya & Shibasaki Ko both shines here in this weird Romance story full of action,mystery and emotions.
He is a hot Android she can't resist!
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![Theseus no Fune]()
12. Theseus no Fune
Japanese Drama - 2020, 10 episodes
Time Travel Drama..It has a bit of everything.Crime.Mystery.Serial killer.Time Travel.Suspense.Lovable characters.Family bonds.
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![Take Five ~ Oretachi wa Ai wo Nusumeru ka]()
13. Take Five ~ Oretachi wa Ai wo Nusumeru ka
Japanese Drama - 2013, 10 episodes
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![Black Butler]()
14. Black Butler
Japanese Movie - 2014
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![Crows Zero]()
15. Crows Zero
Japanese Movie - 2007
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![Crows Zero 2]()
16. Crows Zero 2
Japanese Movie - 2009
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![MR. BRAIN]()
17. MR. BRAIN
Japanese Drama - 2009, 8 episodes
A fuuny and smart way to solve crimes by the most witty,quirky and adorable neuroscientist played by my beloved Kimura Takuya
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![Kei×Yaku: Abunai Aibou]()
18. Kei×Yaku: Abunai Aibou
Japanese Drama - 2022, 10 episodes
Interesting investigation /mystery story with a great Bromance.
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![Confessions]()
19. Confessions
Japanese Movie - 2010
A nicely done Revenge Thriller.
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![Red Eyes: Kanshi Sousa-han]()
20. Red Eyes: Kanshi Sousa-han
Japanese Drama - 2021, 10 episodes
A fast-paced Detective /Mystery Drama using criminals to solve cases,similar to the Korean Bad Guys.
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![Character]()
21. Character
Japanese Movie - 2021
An interesting Thriller with a twist.Suda Masaki excellent at his role,as always.
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![BG: Personal Bodyguard]()
22. BG: Personal Bodyguard
Japanese Drama - 2018, 9 episodes
Action and more action.And Kimura Takuya in,of course!
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![BG: Personal Bodyguard 2]()
23. BG: Personal Bodyguard 2
Japanese Drama - 2020, 7 episodes
I had to watch Season 2!
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![Kaitou Yamaneko]()
24. Kaitou Yamaneko
Japanese Drama - 2016, 10 episodes
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![Call Boy]()
25. Call Boy
Japanese Movie - 2018
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![Joker Game]()
26. Joker Game
Japanese Movie - 2015
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![Runaway - Aisuru Kimi no Tame ni]()
27. Runaway - Aisuru Kimi no Tame ni
Japanese Drama - 2011, 9 episodes
Great story and acting.The bond and friendship between the main leads is the highlight,and the little girl is the scene stealer.It has its flaws,but is worth watching.
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![Signal: Choki Mikaiketsu Jiken Sosahan]()
28. Signal: Choki Mikaiketsu Jiken Sosahan
Japanese Drama - 2018, 10 episodes
If you are a fan of the original Korean,give it a try.
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![Don't Call it Mystery]()
29. Don't Call it Mystery
Japanese Drama - 2022, 12 episodes
As a Suda Masaki's Fan i had to watch this.Iam patiently waiting for the Movie.
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![Iribito: Kotokunibito]()
30. Iribito: Kotokunibito
Japanese Drama - 2021, 5 episodes
A short Mystery Drama with great visuals focusing mostly in Art.It doesn't sound that interesting but actually it is!
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![Double Mints]()
31. Double Mints
Japanese Movie - 2017
A weird and Dark Gay Romance.
