J-Dramas, like many other Asian Dramas, are underrated gems perfect for anyone’s watchlist! Apart from the massive popularity of anime in Japan, there are also several compelling original J-Dramas that anyone can enjoy. These shows range from cute and romantic stories to thrilling action spectacles, making them incredibly binge-worthy. So now, let’s look at a few J-Dramas worth watching!
Eye Love You
Are you a fan of secret workplace relationships and superhuman abilities? Eye Love You is the perfect show for you! This J-Drama stars Fumi Nikaido as Yuri Motomiya, the CEO of a chocolate company that can also read minds. She gains telepathic abilities after an accident, so she hides her true self from others. However, she meets the optimistic Yoon Tae-o, played by Korean actor Chae Jeong-hyeop, a Korean student studying in Japan. As luck will have it, Tae-o gets a job at her company, and the two grow close. Against all odds, the pair fall for each other despite the outside forces that try to keep them apart. Romantic and emotional with a touch of mystery, Eye Love You shows audiences that the power of love conquers all!
Pretty Proofreader
For all the working girls who dreamed of working in writing and publishing, Pretty Proofreader is the perfect J-Drama! Satomi Ishihara leads the series as the charming and fashionable Etsuko Kono, who dreams of working as a fashion editor. To her dismay, she is assigned to work in the copy editing department instead. She takes the opportunity to transfer to the fashion department but discovers she enjoys her current work. As she learns more about her work, she finds a newfound appreciation for her new path as a copy editor. Through her hard work and unique way of seeing the world, she edits documents while bonding with the authors. For anyone whose life path has changed like Kono Etsuko’s, this could be a sign that it’s a blessing in disguise!
The Full-Time Wife Escapist
Looking for marriage of convenience J-Dramas? Then The Full-Time Wife Escapist is a great pick! For fans of the K-Drama Because This Is My First Life, the slow-burn romance will keep viewers on edge too. Revolving around Mikuri Moriyama, played by Yui Aragaki, is a smart mid-20s woman who struggles to find a job. After her father arranges for her to work as a housekeeper for a family friend, she finds fulfillment in her new job. This agreement works for a while until romantic feelings start to seep through the cracks of their contract marriage. Will this marriage still be strictly on paper or will it progress into something more?
She Loves to Cook, She Loves to Eat
Light-hearted girls love romantic comedy centered around cooking? Sign us up! Join neighbors Nomoto Yuki and Kasuga Totoko on this perfect recipe for sweet, slow-burn romance. Nomoto, played by Higa Manami, loves to cook to de-stress but makes too much food for herself. However, her dilemma is solved when she shares her food with her neighbor Kasuga, played by Nishino Emi. Kasuga loves to eat, so the arrangement between these two neighbors is perfect. So, with each meal they share, the two women grow closer as their friendship turns into something more. Refreshing, tender, and will make viewers crave the food and the bond they share, this J-Drama is a delectable treat!
Cursed In Love
In the mood for a mind-bending mystery and drama to keep viewers hooked? Then Cursed In Love will surely have people on the edge of their seats! Set against the backdrop of a wagashi (traditional Japanese confectionery) shop, this riveting story is centered around a murder mystery. Several years ago, Nao was a little girl who lived with her mother in a wagashi shop. However, everything changed when Nao’s mother was arrested as a murder suspect after the owner of the confectionery shop was killed. After several years have passed, Nao, played by Minami Hamabe, enters a wagashi competition where she meets the son of the murdered wagashi shop owner, Tsubaki. Despite their history, Tsubaki, played by Ryusei Yokohama, doesn’t recognize her and welcomes her into his family business. Now, both their fates are intertwined as the murder suspect’s daughter and the victim’s son. In this tragic and romantic tale, will Nao and Tsubaki fall into the trap of sweet revenge or escape their traumas once and for all?
From genres spanning to romance, slice of life, mystery, and more, the world of J-Dramas is greatly diverse! Beyond this list, there are still several more to love and watch. But these 5 make great starting points!
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