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Beyond Goodbye (Sayonara no Tsuzuki) Review

Drama: Beyond GoodbyeRomaji: Sayonara no TsuzukiJapanese: さよならのつづきScreenwriter: Okada YoshikazuNetwork: NetflixActors: Arimura Kasumi, Sakaguchi Kentaro, Ikuta TomaAt times it felt like a giant coffee ad with Wabi Sabi philosophy…

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Best Japanese dramas 2023-2024

So it is that time again where I share what I think the best Japanese dramas for these past two years. I only have 6 on my list…

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Lion no Kakurega - First Impressions

Drama: Lion no KakuregaRomaji: Raion no KakuregaJapanese: ライオンの隠れ家Screenwriter: Tokuo KojiNetwork: NetflixActors: Yuya Yagira, Bando Ryota, Sato TasukuSo I was browsing for shows on Netflix when If found this…

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Me, My Husband, and My Husband's Boyfriend Review

Drama: Me, My Husband, and My Husband's BoyfriendJapanese:: 私と夫と夫の彼氏Screenwriter: Kurosawa HisakoNetwork: ParaviActors: Hotta Akane, Furukawa Yuki, Honda KyoyaThis drama's title says it all she who is craving for…

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Best Japanese Dramas of 2021 and 2022

 This is the list of what in my opinion the best Japanese dramas of 2021 and 2022 but first I want to mention what taste I have for…

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Japanese Movie Recommendations 2021

 The Day of Destruction This movie just hit different because of our world's situation right now. The message was supposed to be something more abstract, something connected…

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Best Japanese Dramas of 2020

What Japanese dramas do best aside from being creative with their plot is how they incorporate societal issues without feeling forced. In fact if done right it makes…

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Cursed In Love Review

Watashitachi wa Douka Shiteiru is latest hyped romance drama from Japan. The plot is kinda soapy but the fanservice will make your heart flutter.

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Furo Girl Review

Furo Girl is short and fun Japanese drama. It's about a girl who's only joy in life is taking bath. Not just goofy but also meaningful story.

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Youkai Sharehouse - First Impressions

Drama: Youkai SharehouseRomaji: Youkai SharehouseJapanese: 妖怪シェアハウスDirector: Keisuke Toyoshima, Daisuke YamamotoWriter: Yumie Nishiogi, Brazily Anne YamadaNetwork: TV AsahiActors: Fuka Koshiba, Marika Matsumoto, Katsuya Maiguma, Nobue IketaniYoukai Sharehouse is about…

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Japanese Movie Recommendations 2020

He Won't Kill, She Won't Die Cast: Shotaro Mamiya, Hinako Sakurai It's either a fluffy marshmallow sugar fest movie or a bleak teen angst driven film…

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Tokyo Love Story 2020 Review

Tokyo Love Story 2020 might be the best romance Japanese drama of the last 10 years. With great character and captivating storyline this drama is a must watch.

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Tokyo Love Story 2020 - First Impressions

Tokyo Love story is a remake of the classic Japanese drama in the 90's. If you like grounded to reality romance you better check this drama. Now the…

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Arimura Kasumi no Satsukyu (2020) - First Impressions

This is unexpectedly a great feel good slice of life Japanese drama. The plot is also original like a story based on the fictional life of Arimura Kasumi,…

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Nibiiro no Hako no Naka de Review

Drama: In the Blunt Box / In The Dark Gray BoxRomaji: Nibiiro no Hako no Naka deJapanese: 鈍色の箱の中でDirector: Shinji KumaWriter: Tomohiro Shinohara (manga), Haruka OkitaActors: Sayu Kubota, Riku…

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Top 10 Must See Suda Masaki Dramas and Movies

Suda Masaki 菅田将暉 is one of the best young Japanese actors right now. He is known for his versatility as he plays different roles with ease.

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This Guy is the Biggest Mistake in My Life Jdrama Review

Kono otoko ha Jinseisaidai no Ayamachi Desu is one of the most hilarious Japanese Dramas of 2020, with eccentric cast and quirky premise and WTF moments this is…

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Best Underrated Japanese Dramas of This Decade (2010-2020)

Here is my list of the best japanese dramas of the last decade 2010s. You probably missed some of these since most of them go under the radar…

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Koi wa Tsuzuku yo Doko Made mo Review

Takeru Sato's latest drama and it's a Shoujo drama. Click the link to read my review.

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Motokare Mania (2019) - First Impressions

Motokare Mania is Araki Yuko's latest dorama. It's about people who can't move on from their past relationships. Click the link to read my thoughts about the drama.

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Cheat Japanese Drama (2019) - First Impressions

 Drama: CheatRomaji: Chito: Sagishi no Minasan, Gochui KudasaiJapanese: チート~詐欺師の皆さん、ご注意ください~Director: Noriko Yuasa, Goro YasumiWriter: Miyako Matsumoto, Subaru YamashitaNetwork: NTV, YTVThings to expect in this drama Tsubasa Honda as an idol Swindle…

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Nippon Noir (2019) - First Impressions

Drama: Nippon NoirRomaji: Nippon Nowaru: Keiji Y no HanranJapanese: ニッポンノワール ―刑事Yの反乱―Director: Ryuichi InomataWriter: Shogo MutoNetwork: NTVActors: Kento Kaku, Ryoko Hirosue, Arata Iura, Kazuki Kitamura, Kaho, Asuka Kudo, Yoshihiko…

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Ore no Hanashi wa Nagai (2019) - First Impressions

Drama: If Talking Paid (English title) / My Story is Long (literal title)Romaji: Ore no Hanashi wa NagaiJapanese: 俺の話は長いDirector: Satoru NakajimaWriter: Shigeki KanekoNetwork: NTVActors: Toma Ikuta, Ken Yasuda,…

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The Forest of Love Movie (2019) Review

It's impossible to rate a Sion Sono film; to him, it's either hit or a miss. The Forest of Love is a HIT. A must watch.

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Boukyaku no Sachiko Review

 Drama: Boukyaku no Sachiko: A Meal Makes Her ForgetRomaji: Boukyaku no SachikoJapanese: 忘却のサチコDirector: Santa Yamagishi, Soichi Ishii, Kazumasa NemotoWriter: Jun Abe (manga), Satomi Oshima, Kyoko Inukai, Santa YamagishiNetwork:…

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Zekkyou (2019) - First Impressions

Romaji: Zekkyou/ZekkyoJapanese: 絶叫Drama: The Voice Calling Your Name (English novel title) / Scream (literal title) Director: Naruhide MizutaWriter: Aki Hamanaka (novel), Natsuko IkedaNetwork: WOWOWActors: Machiko Ono, Ken Yasuda, Manami…

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School-Live! Live Action Review

Will their cuteness save them from horde of zombies? Read my review to find out.

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Best Student-Teacher Romance Japanese Dramas/Movies

Here are the list of the Top Student-Teacher Romance Japanese Dramas.

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I"s Japanese Drama Review

I"s/Aizu/アイズ might not be the best Japanese drama but it's very entertaining if you like harem type plot. It also starred cute actresses so it's a huge plus.

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Busu no Hitomi ni Koishiteru (2019) - First Impressions

If you love simple yet cute romantic drama then Busu no Hitomi ni Koishiteru is for you. Good follow up drama if you like Coffee and Vanilla.

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