Japanese dramas are no less interesting than dramas from other countries such as South Korea. Compared to other countries’ series, Japanese TV series have a shorter number of episodes which makes the drama more concise, but does not interfere with the storyline.
Netflix has provided many Japanese TV series titles with various genres. You can find romance, thriller, melodrama, and fantasy.
Here are 5 recommendations for Japanese dramas on Netflix that are fun and make you feel comfortable watching. What are they? Check out the titles and synopsis below!
1. Teasing Master Takagi-san
The latest Japanese TV series on Netflix that is currently airing is Teasing Master Takagi-san. For those of you who love teenage romance, this series is not to be missed.
Here, you’ll meet Takagi (Rui Tsukishima), a smart middle school girl who loves to tease her friend Nishikata (Soya Kurokawa). Being teased several times, Nishikata wants revenge but always fails.
The prank comes about because they actually like each other, but still don’t know about love due to their young age. With that and other adorable gestures, viewers will be made to remember the monkey love stories of their youth.
The series is still on-going on Netflix. New episodes will be released every Monday night.
2. From Me To You
Still talking about love in youth, there is also the series From Me To You: Kimi ni Todoke. This series is an adaptation of a manga that has also been made into an anime and live action version.
From Me To You tells the story of Sawako Kuronuma (Sara Minami) who is ostracized by her friends because she looks like Sadako, a legendary ghost in Japan. The girl has no friends until one day a popular student named Shota Kazehaya (Oji Suzuka) invites her to talk and befriend him.
Since then, Sawako begins to open up to others and even her classmates turn out to be nice to her. She also develops a crush on Kazehaya that changes her life in high school.
3. House Of Ninjas
Japan is famous for its ninjas. But what if there was still a family of ninjas who had to fight crime in modern times?
That’s the premise offered by House of Ninjas, a Netflix series released in February 2024. Viewers will follow the storyline of the Tawara family, the last of the ninja clan, who must camouflage themselves with the surrounding society.
The Tawara ninja family must solve unresolved cases left in the past. They face many obstacles, but persevere to protect their family and country. Watch the excitement of House of Ninjas on Netflix.
4. Yu Yu Hakusho
Yu Yu Hakusho is a popular manga title that has now been adapted into a live action series by the red platform. Airing in December last year, this series is perfect for those who love fantasy and action.
Yu Yu Hakusho centers on the life of Yusuke Urameshi (Takumi Kitamura), a high school student who often commits bad deeds such as brawls. One day, Yusuke is found dead after helping someone who was almost hit by a car.
Yusuke was unable to go to hell or heaven because he lived irregularly, but died with noble deeds. Therefore, the messenger beings of the spirit world ordered him to become a spirit detective tasked with eradicating evil demons in the world. If he successfully completes his task, he will be able to live again.
5. Eye Love You
The last Japanese series recommendation is Eye Love You starring Japanese actress Fumi Nikaido and Korean actor Chae Jong Hyeop. The series first aired on TBS station since January 23 and has now aired on Netflix with 10 episodes.
Eye Love You tells the story of Yuri (Fumi Nikaido) who has telepathic powers, aka being able to listen to other people’s inner voices. This ability makes it difficult for her to trust others until she meets Yoon Tae Oh (Chae Jong Hyeop), a Korean student studying in Japan.
Yuri is convinced that she is capable of falling in love with Tae Oh because she cannot understand the man’s inner voice that speaks in Korean. Will they have a romantic relationship together?
These are the 5 recommended Japanese dramas that air on Netflix. Enjoy watching at your leisure!
