Completed in 2023
In chronological order, a list of everything I completed in 2023 (some may have been started in 2022). Does not include dropped shows.
The comments for each show are spoiler free.
-
1. The Needle of The Sea Goddess
Chinese Movie - 2020
Liked the humor, but nothing outstanding here.
-
2. Horror Stories of Tang Dynasty
Chinese Drama - 2022, 36 episodes
Very well done, with good mystery, humor, and action. Highly recommend.
-
3. The Secret
Chinese Movie - 2020
Unsure of what I watched so did not rate.
-
4. Oops, My Heart is Beating
Chinese Drama - 2020, 24 episodes
FL makes this watchable, otherwise nothing outstanding. An easily forgettable show.
-
5. One Inch of Yearning
Chinese Drama - 2020, 43 episodes
Well done, with great pacing.
-
6. 30Sai made Doteida to Mahotsukai ni Narerurashi
Japanese Drama - 2020, 12 episodes
So good. Lot of funny and cute moments at start. Easily bingeable.
-
7. Tsuge / Minato
Japanese Special - 2020, 1 episode
Ok. Short spinoff of Cherry Magic.
-
8. Cherry Magic! Thirty Years of Virginity Can Make You a Wizard?!: The Movie
Japanese Movie - 2022
Good, but nothing too special.
-
9. Grand Blue
Japanese Movie - 2020
Pointless and really random. Do not recommend.
-
10. Junichi
Japanese Drama - 2019, 6 episodes
Meh. Just random stories.
-
11. After-school Starlight
Japanese Movie - 2019
Decent, though nothing too special. #SuzukiJin
-
12. 30 Kin Sore wa 30-sai miman okotowari no koi
Japanese Drama - 2020, 8 episodes
Nice fluffy age-gap romance. #SuzukiJin
-
13. Brave Gunjou Senki
Japanese Movie - 2021
Good story concept, but a lot of unbelievable scenarios. #SuzukiJin
-
14. Kikazaranai Koi niha Riyuu ga Atte
Japanese Drama - 2021, 7 episodes
Light and fluffy. Nothing special though.
-
15. Moekare wa Orenji-iro
Japanese Movie - 2022
Ok, nothing outstanding. #SuzukiJin
-
16. The Plough Department of Song Dynasty
Chinese Drama - 2019, 36 episodes
Fun and action packed. Some bits were filler and ending seemed rushed, but overall entertaining show.
-
17. Diorama Boy Panorama Girl
Japanese Movie - 2020
Meh, nothing special. #SuzukiJin
-
18. On Your Mark
Chinese Movie - 2021
Decent movie. Great acting. #ZhangYouHao
-
19. This young man is a bit cold
Chinese Drama - 2021, 25 episodes
Meh. Horrible acting. No pull.
-
20. After the Restart
Japanese Movie - 2020
Great all around movie.
-
21. Does the Flower Bloom?
Japanese Movie - 2018
Decent movie.
-
22. Bokura ga Koroshita, Saiai no Kimi
Japanese Drama - 2021, 6 episodes
Fun, enjoyable mystery. #SuzukiJin
-
23. Bloody Romance
Chinese Drama - 2018, 36 episodes
Good concept, horrible execution. So many predictable and repetitive stuff. Ending was flat and not satisfying at all.
-
24. O Mimi ni Aimashitara
Japanese Drama - 2021, 12 episodes
Ok. Had some funny moments. #SuzukiJin
-
25. Your World Without Me
Chinese Movie - 2021
Ok, but nothing special and ending seemed abrupt. #ZhangYouHao
-
26. Noboru Kotera-san
Japanese Movie - 2020
Ok, nothing special though. #SuzukiJin
-
27. Bath Buddy
Chinese Movie - 2020
Decent movie.
-
28. Motokare Retry
Japanese Drama - 2022, 8 episodes
Ok, nothing too special. #SuzukiJin
-
29. So Funny My Youth
Chinese Drama - 2022, 24 episodes
Serious (i.e., not fluffy) show that is super forgettable. Had a non-ending (it just ended...). Do not recommend.
-
30. To The Brave You
Chinese Drama - 2022, 36 episodes
Possibly one of the most boring shows I've ever seen. Not fluffy. Do not recommend, even if you're a Guan Hong fan. #GuanHong
-
31. The Disastrous Life of Saiki K
Japanese Movie - 2017
Dumb. Just a bunch of random events. #SuzukiJin
-
32. Wo Men De Yang Zi Xiang Ji Le Ai Qing
Chinese Movie - 2022
Ok.
-
33. Inuyashiki
Japanese Movie - 2018
Alright serious action movie.
-
34. My Little Monster
Japanese Movie - 2018
Started out good, but just alright, with nothing special.
-
35. Time and Him Are Just Right
Chinese Drama - 2022, 25 episodes
Good light romcom/youth drama.
-
36. Daily Lives of High School Boys
Japanese Movie - 2013
The funny parts were funny, but overall the show was very slow.
-
37. Sweet Teeth
Chinese Drama - 2021, 22 episodes
Only really liked one of the three couples. Show was just ok.
-
38. Ji Ji De Sheng Huo Ba
Chinese Drama - 2023, 18 episodes
Decent show, liked the main leads.
-
39. Kanojo, Okarishimasu
Japanese Drama - 2022, 10 episodes
Light and entertaining. Great first half but second half was messy.
-
40. Yandai byway no.10 - Season 1
Chinese Drama - 2016, 10 episodes
Enjoyable show.
-
41. Yandai Byway no.10 - special
Chinese Special - 2016, 2 episodes
Funny and entertaining.
-
42. My Sweet Professor (2022)
Chinese Drama - 2022, 24 episodes
Enjoyable to watch and had great ideas, but short length format didn't allow for any development and easy to tell it's an amateur and low budget production.
-
43. Going To 18
Chinese Drama - 2022, 24 episodes
Good enjoyable slice of life type show with lots of heartwarming moments.
-
44. Sword of Destiny
Chinese Movie - 2021
Pretty average, nothing special. Could've been better.
-
45. You Are Not Alone
Chinese Movie - 2019
Meh. Had funny moments at beginning, but meh overall.
-
46. My Calorie Boy
Chinese Drama - 2022, 30 episodes
Beginning was great. All the ML and FL moments were enjoyable. The adult conflicts were lame. Everything else was meh.
-
47. Kimi no Hana ni Naru
Japanese Drama - 2022, 10 episodes
A bit more serious than I expected. Ok, nothing special.
-
48. The Best Friend
Chinese Drama - 2021, 24 episodes
Super enjoyable, with lots of creative and funny moments!
-
49. The Blood of Youth
Chinese Drama - 2022, 40 episodes
Funny and full of action. Easy to follow. Highly recommend.
-
50. Ameiro Paradox
Japanese Drama - 2022, 8 episodes
Decent show.
-
51. Decline
Chinese Drama - 2023, 20 episodes
Pretty good short series. Feels complete.
-
52. See You Again
Chinese Drama - 2021, 18 episodes
Ok time travel romance.
-
53. Miss Captain
Chinese Drama - 2022, 24 episodes
Very enjoyable, funny, and light!
-
54. The Society of Four Leaves
Chinese Drama - 2023, 29 episodes
Great overall. Highly recommend.
-
55. Bokura wa Koi ga Heta Sugiru
Japanese Drama - 2020, 7 episodes
Boring and goes nowhere.
-
56. My Dearest Boss
Chinese Drama - 2022, 30 episodes
Plain, with nothing special. No charm.
-
57. Feng Yue Bu Zhi Qiu
Chinese Drama - 2020, 18 episodes
Vertical format show with poor production quality. Nothing special at all.
-
58. Furin wo Koukai Shitemasu
Japanese Drama - 2020, 2 episodes
Good idea. Did not rate because didn't understand ep2 (no subtitles).
-
59. Legend of Lin Ye
Chinese Drama - 2023, 34 episodes
Meh, pretty uninteresting sequel.
-
60. Re: Follower
Japanese Drama - 2019, 10 episodes
Meh.
-
61. Murai no Koi
Japanese Drama - 2022, 8 episodes
Great, entertaining, and light!
-
62. Tabikurage Tantei Nikki
Japanese Drama - 2022, 4 episodes
So good! Nicely paced with great humor.
-
63. The Cornered Mouse Dreams of Cheese
Japanese Movie - 2020
Ok.
-
64. Sankaku Mado no Sotogawa no Yoru
Japanese Movie - 2021
Ok. Nothing special.
-
65. Utsukushii Kare Season 2
Japanese Drama - 2023, 4 episodes
Good addition to season 1.
-
66. Joshi-teki Seikatsu
Japanese Drama - 2018, 4 episodes
Didn't really go anywhere. Just ok.
-
67. More than Words
Japanese Drama - 2022, 10 episodes
Very well done show.
-
68. Love the Way You Are
Chinese Movie - 2019
Ok, nothing special. Very jumpy.
-
69. Kanojo ga Sukina Mono wa Homodeatte Bokude Wanai
Japanese Movie - 2021
Ok.
-
70. Mashin Sentai Kiramager vs. Ryusoulger
Japanese Movie - 2021
Seems geared towards kids. Did not rate. #KomiyaRio
-
71. Yowamushi Pedal
Japanese Movie - 2020
Ok. Not a lot of drama or development.
-
72. Old Fashion Cupcake
Japanese Drama - 2022, 5 episodes
Decent show.
-
73. L♥DK
Japanese Movie - 2014
Ok, nothing special.
-
74. Suikyuu Yankees
Japanese Drama - 2014, 10 episodes
Eh, nothing special.
-
75. Ossan's Love: In The Sky Special
Japanese Special - 2019, 2 episodes
Ok, nothing special.
-
76. Love & The Emperor
Chinese Drama - 2020, 24 episodes
Meh. Acting was very questionable.
-
77. Hua Jiang Hu Zhi Bu Liang Ren Season 1
Chinese Drama - 2022, 18 episodes
Ok.
-
78. Fu Jun Qing Zi Zhong
Chinese Drama - 2022, 24 episodes
Ok, nothing special.
-
79. The Heart of Genius
Chinese Drama - 2022, 34 episodes
Great story. Dad actor was especially good. Didn't buy the romance between ML and FL though.
-
80. Prince Consort, Please Advise
Chinese Drama - 2021, 39 episodes
Pretty decent show.
-
81. The Shaolin Boy
Chinese Movie - 2021
Seems like a kids movie. Did not rate. Nothing special at all.
-
82. Konya, Sekai Kara Kono Koi ga Kietemo
Japanese Movie - 2022
Pretty good movie.
-
83. 3 Nen A Gumi: Ima kara Mina-san wa, Hitojichi Desu
Japanese Drama - 2019, 10 episodes
Good show, but super intense to the point of you feeling exhausted after each episode. Ending was too preachy. #SuzukiJin
-
84. Wolf Girl and Black Prince
Japanese Movie - 2016
Pretty decent watch.
-
85. Kurosaki-kun no Iinari ni Nante Naranai
Japanese Special - 2015, 2 episodes
Ok.
-
86. The Black Devil and the White Prince
Japanese Movie - 2016
Pretty ok.
-
87. Nishi Ogikubo Mitsuboshi Yoshudou
Japanese Drama - 2021, 6 episodes
Well done.
-
88. Sensei wo kesu hōteishiki.
Japanese Drama - 2020, 8 episodes
What a wild ride. Just ok.
-
89. Accidentally in Love
Chinese Drama - 2018, 30 episodes
Ok. Seems geared towards a specific audience. Bad guys were annoying.
-
90. New Life Begins
Chinese Drama - 2022, 40 episodes
Great slice of life type show.
-
91. Motokare Retry: Kanojo ga Shiranai Bokutachi no Honne
Japanese Drama - 2022, 2 episodes
Ok spin-off. #SuzukiJin
-
92. Love and Fortune
Japanese Drama - 2018, 12 episodes
Just ok.
-
93. My Uncanny Destiny
Chinese Drama - 2023, 24 episodes
Light, funny, entertaining show!
-
94. Midnight Runner
Japanese Drama - 2020, 10 episodes
Very entertaining cop buddy show!
-
95. Police Station Without Cases
Chinese Drama - 2022, 12 episodes
Very plain, nothing special at all.
-
96. My Mermaid Boyfriend
Chinese Drama - 2022, 20 episodes
Simple and passable.
-
97. My Female Lead Don't Be Too Cute
Chinese Drama - 2021, 24 episodes
Light show, but tonal inconsistencies and too many slow parts. Meh.
-
98. Bokura no Micro na Shuumatsu
Japanese Drama - 2023, 8 episodes
Waste of time. Acting was horrible. Story went nowhere. Leads were unlikable. Only side characters were interesting.
-
99. Jack Frost
Japanese Drama - 2023, 6 episodes
Ok, nothing special.
-
100. Kabe Sa Doujin Sakka no Neko Yashiki-kun wa Shouninyokkyou wo Kojiraseteiru
Japanese Drama - 2022, 8 episodes
Meh.