✦ japan: all watched

completed + unfinished (where noted); ordered alphabetically.  {in the process of adding notes w/streaming links.} 

✦ all watched:  china  |  hong kong  |  ► japan ◄  |  philippines  |  south korea  |  taiwan  |  thailand 

also see  ~  more of my custom lists 

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  • -50kg no Cinderella

    1. -50kg no Cinderella

    Japanese Drama - 2022, 8 episodes

    2.0

    [-50kg Cinderella]

    dropped  |  skimmed ep01-02; watched RAW recap of ep01-07

  • 18-sai, Niizuma, Furin Shimasu.

    2. 18-sai, Niizuma, Furin Shimasu.

    Japanese Drama - 2023, 10 episodes

    1.0

    [lit. "18 years old, new wife, having an affair."]

    ► fansub ◄

    ✧ started: 11-07-2023

    dropped: 11-07-2023  |  @ep03

  • 3-Nen Tatsu-Gumi Gokushufu Sensei

    3. 3-Nen Tatsu-Gumi Gokushufu Sensei

    Japanese Drama - 2020, 6 episodes

    3.0

    [Teacher Gokushufu from Class 3]

    ♦ spinoff short series that aired alongside the series Gokushufudo [The Way of the Househusband] (also on this list) but could be watched afterward.

  • 30-sai made Dotei Da to Mahotsukai ni Nareru rashii

    4. 30-sai made Dotei Da to Mahotsukai ni Nareru rashii

    Japanese Drama - 2020, 12 episodes

    10

    ❤ top japanese series pick! ❤

    [Cherry Magic! Thirty Years of Virginity Can Make You a Wizard?!]

    ♦ prequel to the specials Tsuge & Minato and Valentine's Day / Rokkaku {my preferred viewing order}, and the film Cherry Magic! Thirty Years of Virginity Can Make You a Wizard?!: The Movie (all three also on this list).

  • 5-ji Kara 9-ji Made

    5. 5-ji Kara 9-ji Made

    Japanese Drama - 2015, 10 episodes

    4.0

    [From Five to Nine  |  5→9 From Five to Nine]

  • Ace Attorney

    6. Ace Attorney

    Japanese Movie - 2012

    ✧ started: 10-23 or 24?-2023

    currently watching

  • After Life

    7. After Life

    Japanese Movie - 1998

    10

    ❤ japanese film pick! ❤

  • Air Doll

    8. Air Doll

    Japanese Movie - 2009

    9.0

  • Aki wa Haru to Gohan wo Tabetai

    9. Aki wa Haru to Gohan wo Tabetai

    Japanese Movie - 2023

    3.0
  • Ameiro Paradox

    10. Ameiro Paradox

    Japanese Drama - 2022, 8 episodes

    7.0

    [Candy Color Paradox]

  • Ami. exe

    11. Ami. exe

    Japanese Movie - 2017

    4.0

    ♦ prequel to ami. exe - 2nd atom and ami.exe - v.?.? (both also on this list).

  • ami. exe - 2nd atom

    12. ami. exe - 2nd atom

    Japanese Movie - 2018

    ♦ sequel to Ami. exe; and related to ami.exe - v.?.? (both also on this list).

    dropped

  • ami.exe - v.?.?

    13. ami.exe - v.?.?

    Japanese Movie - 2018

    ♦ sequel to Ami. exe; and related to ami. exe - 2nd atom (both also on this list).

    dropped

  • And So We Put Goldfish in the Pool

    14. And So We Put Goldfish in the Pool

    Japanese Movie - 2017

    9.0

  • Ase to Sekken

    15. Ase to Sekken

    Japanese Drama - 2022, 9 episodes

    8.0

    [Sweat and Soap]     # comedy     # romance     # office     # fetish     # hyperosmia

    ♦ adapted from a manga.

    ◘ ML is one of the MCs of HiGH&LOW.  FL is the MC of -50kg no Cinderella [-50kg Cinderella] (dropped).

    viki (free w/ads) ◄

    ✧ started: 07-22-2023

    completed: 07-24-2023

    {personal notes:  omg, this shit is bananas!!!  so f'ing funny!!!!  how do these actors keep a straight face?!  side tangent:  i am not a fan of the actor who plays the FL but she fits with the writing here.}

  • B-Class Cultural Heritage

    16. B-Class Cultural Heritage

    Japanese Movie - 2014

    6.0

    ♦ part of Mirrorliar Films Season 1 (also on this list), an anthology of stand-alone short films.

  • Beats Per MIZU

    17. Beats Per MIZU

    Japanese Movie - 2019

    4.0
  • BL Drama no Shuen ni Narimashita: Crank Up Hen

    18. BL Drama no Shuen ni Narimashita: Crank Up Hen

    Japanese Special - 2023, 3 episodes

    6.0
  • BL Metamorphosis

    19. BL Metamorphosis

    Japanese Movie - 2022

    10

    ♦ parent story to the series Kimi no Koto Dake Mite Itai [I Want to See Only You] (also on this list) but both can be watched as stand-alone.  that series is an adaptation of the manga shown in this film.

  • Bokura no Shokutaku

    20. Bokura no Shokutaku

    Japanese Drama - 2023, 10 episodes

    10

    [Our Dining Table]

    ♦ prequel to the special episode, Bokura no Shokutaku Spin Off - Bokura no Kyujitsu [Our Dining Table ~ Our Holiday] (also on this list).

  • Bokura no Shokutaku Spin Off - Bokura no Kyujitsu

    21. Bokura no Shokutaku Spin Off - Bokura no Kyujitsu

    Japanese Special - 2023, 1 episode

    6.0

    [Our Dining Table ~ Our Holiday]

    ♦ sequel special episode to the series Bokura no Shokutaku [Our Dining Table] (also on this list).

  • Brush Up Life

    22. Brush Up Life

    Japanese Drama - 2023, 10 episodes

    # comedy     # life     # fantasy     # time skip     # butterfly effect     # time travel     # friendship     # reincarnation

    ◘ written by Bakarhythm.  Ando Sakura is MC.  Miura Toko has guest role.  large cast, didn't look over.

    ♦ prequel/aired alongside Brush Up Life Another Story.

    ► fansub ◄

    currently watching

  • Casshern

    23. Casshern

    Japanese Movie - 2004

    9.0

  • Channel wa Sonomama!

    24. Channel wa Sonomama!

    Japanese Drama - 2019, 5 episodes

    [Stay Tuned!]

    netflix ◄

    dropped  |  @ep03 or 04?

  • Chaser Game W: Power Harassment Joshi wa Watashi no Moto Kano
    1.0
  • Cherry Magic! Thirty Years of Virginity Can Make You a Wizard?!: The Movie

    ♦ sequel to the series 30-sai made Dotei Da to Mahotsukai ni Nareru rashii [Cherry Magic!] and the two specials, Tsuge & Minato and Valentine's Day / Rokkaku {my preferred viewing order} (all three also on this list).

  • Close-Knit

    27. Close-Knit

    Japanese Movie - 2017

    7.0
  • Colorful Love: Genderless Danshi ni Aisareteimasu

    28. Colorful Love: Genderless Danshi ni Aisareteimasu

    Japanese Drama - 2021, 10 episodes

    6.0

    [Colorful Love: I am Loved by a Genderless Boy]

    ♦ prequel to the short series Meguwa Kono Colorful na Hibi [Meguwako's Colorful Days] (also on this list).

  • Cool Doji Danshi

    29. Cool Doji Danshi

    Japanese Drama - 2023, 12 episodes

    [Play It Cool, Guys]     ### Genres: Comedy, Life, Youth Tags: Anxiety, Adapted From A Manga, Student Male Lead, School Setting, Café Setting, Waiter Male Lead, Writer Male Lead, Office Worker Male Lead, Teenager Male Lead, Age Gap [Drama Life]

    ► fansub ◄

    ✧ started: 11-01-2023

    ◒ on hold

    {personal notes:  a world where when people notice your adhd or social anxiety or insecurities, they think it's cute/funny instead of annoying/exhausting.  instead of getting fired, your boss will somehow find you charming.  everyone will love you *because* of these screw ups instead of tolerating you despite them.  i guess the key is to be handsome.}

    ○ from fiflydramalover's feed

  • Cutie Honey

    30. Cutie Honey

    Japanese Movie - 2004

    9.0

    ### Genres: Action, Tokusatsu, Comedy, Sci-Fi Tags: Adapted From A Manga, Rescue Mission, Reporter Supporting Character, Gun Fight, Supernatural Power, Hidden Identity, Android, Artificial Intelligence, Robot, Kidnapping

    ◘ written and directed by Anno Hideaki (also on anilist).

    ► youtube

    ✧ started: 10-24-2023

    ✦ completed: 10-24-2023

    {personal notes:  holy shit, so in love with these characters!!}

  • Cutie Honey: Tears

    31. Cutie Honey: Tears

    Japanese Movie - 2016

    3.0

    ►  ◄

    ✧ started: 10-24-2023

    ✦ completed: 10-24?-2023

  • Cutie Honey: The Live

    32. Cutie Honey: The Live

    Japanese Drama - 2007, 25 episodes

    2.0

    ►  ◄

    ✧ started: 10-24-2023

    ◘ dropped: 10-24-2023  |  @ep02 as of 10-24-2023

  • Debu to Love to Ayamachi to!

    33. Debu to Love to Ayamachi to!

    Japanese Drama - 2022, 8 episodes

    8.0

    [Fat, Love and Mistakes!]

  • Dororo

    34. Dororo

    Japanese Movie - 2007

    6.0
  • Dreams

    35. Dreams

    Japanese Movie - 1990

    4.0
  • Drive My Car

    36. Drive My Car

    Japanese Movie - 2021

    10

  • Final Fantasy XIV: Hikari no Otousan

    37. Final Fantasy XIV: Hikari no Otousan

    Japanese Drama - 2017, 8 episodes

    3.0

    [Final Fantasy XIV: Dad of Light]

    ♦ this was later remade into a film (with different actors).

    dropped  |  @ep04

  • First Love

    38. First Love

    Japanese Movie - 2019

    7.0

    [Hatsukoi]

  • Floating Weeds

    39. Floating Weeds

    Japanese Movie - 1959

    8.0

  • From Today, It's My Turn!!: The Movie

    40. From Today, It's My Turn!!: The Movie

    Japanese Movie - 2020

    5.0

    [Kyo Kara Ore wa!!: Gekijoban]     ### Genres: Action, Comedy, Youth Tags: Student Supporting Character, Student Male Lead, School Setting, Delinquent Supporting Character, Delinquent Male Lead, Teenager Supporting Character, Teenager Male Lead, 1980s, Slight Romance, Strong Male Lead

    ♦ sequel (3rd title)

    ► fansub ◄

    ✧ started: 11-"08"/09-2023

    completed: 11-"09"/10-2023

  • Fudanshi Bartender no Tashinami

    41. Fudanshi Bartender no Tashinami

    Japanese Drama - 2022, 2 episodes

    1.0

    [Accomplishment of Fudanshi Bartender]

  • Fukou-kun wa Kiss Suru Shikanai!

    42. Fukou-kun wa Kiss Suru Shikanai!

    Japanese Drama - 2022, 8 episodes

    5.0

    [Mr. Unlucky Has No Choice but to Kiss!]

  • Futari Monologue

    43. Futari Monologue

    Japanese Drama - 2017, 6 episodes

    5.0

    [The Misunderstanding of Sunny Girls and Cloudy Girls  |  literal translation = "two person monologue"]

  • GameCenter CX

    44. GameCenter CX

    Japanese TV Show - 2003, 11 episodes

    ► fansub ◄

    twitch (RAW; streams 24/7)   -not active when last checked-

    internet archive   -videos removed-

    not GC-CX but:  youtube (playlist)   -Arino and Hamaguchi play Minecraft-

    on hold  |  @ep04 or 05?

  • GameCenter CX Season 11

    45. GameCenter CX Season 11

    Japanese TV Show - 2009, 12 episodes

    • see notes on S1 (on this list).

    on hold  |  skipping around

  • GameCenter CX Season 5

    46. GameCenter CX Season 5

    Japanese TV Show - 2006, 6 episodes

    • see notes on S1 (on this list).

    on hold  |  skipping around

  • Given

    47. Given

    Japanese Drama - 2021, 6 episodes

    5.0
  • Gokushufudo

    48. Gokushufudo

    Japanese Drama - 2020, 10 episodes

    10

    [The Way of the Househusband]

    ♦ parent story to the spinoff short series 3-Nen Tatsu-Gumi Gokushufu Sensei [Teacher Gokushufu from Class 3] (also on this list) which aired alongside this series; and prequel to the special Gokushufudou Bakusho! Kachikomi SP [“The Way of the Househusband” Burst Into Laughter! Click SP] (also on this list); and prequel to the film The Way of the Househusband: The Movie (waiting for subs).

  • Gokushufudou Bakusho! Kachikomi SP

    49. Gokushufudou Bakusho! Kachikomi SP

    Japanese Special - 2022, 1 episode

    3.0

    ["The Way of the Househusband” Burst Into Laughter! Click SP  |  "The Way of the Househusband" burst out laughing! Kachicomi SP  |  The Way of the Househusband LOL Attack! Special (my translation)]

    ♦ sequel special for Gokushufudo [The Way of the Househusband] (also on this list); and prequel to the film The Way of the Househusband: The Movie (waiting for subs).

  • Grand Blue

    50. Grand Blue

    Japanese Movie - 2020

    1.0

    dropped

  • GTO

    51. GTO

    Japanese Drama - 1998, 12 episodes

    on hold  |  quick check

    exception  |  marked OH – change to PTW or NI?

  • Hanazakari no Kimitachi e

    52. Hanazakari no Kimitachi e

    Japanese Drama - 2007, 12 episodes

    7.0
  • Hanazakari no Kimitachi e Special

    53. Hanazakari no Kimitachi e Special

    Japanese Special - 2008, 1 episode

    2.0
  • High&Low: The Story of S.W.O.R.D.

    54. High&Low: The Story of S.W.O.R.D.

    Japanese Drama - 2015, 10 episodes

    [HiGH & LOW ~THE STORY OF S.W.O.R.D.~]

    ♦ first entry in the HiGH&LOW franchise (so far there's been 5 series, 8 films, and other media); the sequel to this is S2.

    on hold  |  @ep01 10:00

  • His

    55. His

    Japanese Movie - 2020

    4.0

    # gay romance     # life     # drama     # child custody     # family     # meet again

    BL feature film.

    ♦ sequel to His: I Didn't Think I Would Fall in Love (also on this list), although each can be viewed as stand-alone.

    ·=═ leaving gagaoolala soon ═=·   ► viki (free w/ads)  |  gagaoolala (sub) ◄

    completed

  • His - Koisuru Tsumori Nante Nakatta

    56. His - Koisuru Tsumori Nante Nakatta

    Japanese Drama - 2019, 5 episodes

    4.0

    [His: I Didn't Think I Would Fall in Love  |  His ~I didn't mean to fall in love~]     # gay romance     # youth     # coming of age     # sports     # surfing     # seaside

    BL short series.  [1h 57m]

    ♦ prequel to His (also on this list), although each can be viewed as stand-alone.

    viki (free w/ads) ◄

    completed

  • Hitohira no Hatsukoi

    57. Hitohira no Hatsukoi

    Japanese Drama - 2023, 4 episodes

    5.0

    [Hitohira's First Love]

  • Honey and Clover

    58. Honey and Clover

    Japanese Movie - 2006

    6.0
  • Hotaru no Hikari

    59. Hotaru no Hikari

    Japanese Drama - 2007, 10 episodes

    2.0

    ►  ◄

    ✧ started: 11-12-2023

    ◘ dropped: 11-12-2023  |  quickly skimmed entire series

  • Hyakuman Kai Ieba Yokatta

    60. Hyakuman Kai Ieba Yokatta

    Japanese Drama - 2023, 10 episodes

    3.0

    [Why didn't I tell you a million times?]

  • Ikiru

    61. Ikiru

    Japanese Movie - 1952

    6.0

    [To Live]

  • Imawa no Kuni no Alice

    62. Imawa no Kuni no Alice

    Japanese Drama - 2020, 8 episodes

    [Alice in Borderland]

    ♦ prequel to S2 (not on this list).

    on hold  |  @ep04+  |  skimmed ep07 then started from ep01

  • Jack o' Frost

    63. Jack o' Frost

    Japanese Drama - 2023, 6 episodes

    6.0
  • Jojo's Bizarre Adventure: Diamond Is Unbreakable

    # action     # adventure     # mystery     # fantasy     # special power

    ♦ first live action adaptation in the JoJo's franchise (includes manga, anime, video games, and more).  Diamond is Unbreakable is the fourth story arc in the manga series (v29–47).

    ◘ directed by Miike Takashi.

    ◘ Yamazaki Kento (AiB) and Kamiki Ryunosuke (RK) are the MCs.  Iseya Yusuke (Casshern; RK) and Yanagi Shuntaro (given; AiB; etc) are supports.

    ♦ parent story to the spin-off series Kishibe Rohan wa Ugokanai [Thus Spoke Kishibe Rohan] (also on this list).

    amazon (rent or buy) ◄   -alts:  justwatch-

    > anime:  netflix  |  tubi (free w/ads)  |  crunchyroll (s1 free w/ads, sub for rest) <

    completed

    {personal notes:  "a new day begins." omg, i wish there was a sequel, waaaaahhhh!!! after watching this i can't wait to get back into the anime but i think i'll check out the spin-off next!}

  • Joshi-teki Seikatsu

    65. Joshi-teki Seikatsu

    Japanese Drama - 2018, 4 episodes

    9.0

    ❤ japanese series pick! ❤

    [Life as a Girl]

  • Kabe Sa Doujin Sakka no Neko Yashiki-kun wa Shouninyokkyuu wo Kojiraseteiru

    [Kabe-Koji-Nekoyashiki-kun Desires to be Recognized]

  • Kamen Rider Build

    67. Kamen Rider Build

    Japanese Drama - 2017, 49 episodes

    # action     # tokusatsu     # comedy     # sci-fi     # superhero     # alien     # war

    ◘ Inukai Atsuhiro and Akaso Eiji are the MCs!!!

    ♦ 28th series (32nd live action entry) in the Kamen Rider franchise (includes dramas, films, manga, and anime) but no prior knowledge required for this.  KR Build characters appear in other titles as well.  wiki links at bottom of KR W notes.

    ♣ 1st of five story arcs is Faust (ep01-14).

    ► fansub ◄

    on hold  |  @

    {personal notes:  "the laws of victory have been decided!"  there are soooo many KRs to choose from, but with Inukai Atsuhiro and Akaso Eiji as the MCs of Build, did i really have a choice?!?  of course i want them to be my first!  the only reason i wanted to check out any kamen rider is because i've noticed several of my favorite japanese actors have lead or support roles in the franchise.  i wasn't sure i could sit through a full episode but the show is actually amusing - and not in the "so bad it's funny" kinda way, but due to the silly writing and comedic chops of these actors.  besides the two MLs, the two FLs are also funny!  i'm a few episodes in, and so far there's mostly non-descript baddies who graciously give the hero ample time for a chemistry project and suiting up before a fight (and even tranforming again mid-fight!)... but there are glimpses of some bigger baddies to come.  so yeah, typical shōnen stuff and maybe i can't finish 49(?!) episodes, but for now my inner adolescent boy feels like it's saturday morning and my only plans are to spend the weekend eating junk food, reading piles of manga, playing video games, and binging kr build.}

  • Kamen Rider Build: Transformation Lessons ~The Laws Of Transformation Are Set!~

    ✧ started: 08-14-2023

    ✦ completed

  • Kamen Rider Den-O

    69. Kamen Rider Den-O

    Japanese Drama - 2007, 49 episodes

    # action     # tokusatsu     # comedy     # sci-fi     # demon     # time travel     # superhero     # spirit possession

    ◘ Satoh Takeru is the MC.

    ♦ 17th series (21st live action entry) in the Kamen Rider franchise (includes dramas, films, manga, and anime) but this series can be watched as stand-alone (no prior knowledge needed imo).  KR Den-O characters appear in other titles as well.  kr fandom wiki and tv-nihon wiki are good resources.

    • "Takeru Satoh [...] made his final consecutive portrayal of the character in Saraba Kamen Rider Den-O: Final Countdown. As Satoh began to rise in popularity within the Japanese entertainment media, Toei was no longer able to afford hiring him for reprisals, resulting in the character being re-written in a way to accommodate for Satoh's absence from the role. Going forward, the character was de-aged and portrayed by Takuya Mizoguchi, until Takeru's surprise return to the role in Kamen Rider Heisei Generations Forever."

    ► fansub ◄

    on hold  |  @

    {personal notes:  "i don't do warning shots."  only curious to see satoh takeru in a comedic role (or anything different for that matter).  i watched one episode but didn't find this as fun as kr build or kr double.  since the story is still being established and the 2nd rider hasn't even made an appearance, i'll "undrop" to give it another chance (and maybe i'll warm up to the FL in time - no pun intended).}

  • Kamen Rider Ex-Aid

    70. Kamen Rider Ex-Aid

    Japanese Drama - 2016, 45 episodes

    ✧ started: 08-18-2023

    ◒ on hold

  • Kamen Rider Ex-Aid: True Ending

    71. Kamen Rider Ex-Aid: True Ending

    Japanese Movie - 2017

    ✧ started: 08-18-2023

    ◒ on hold

  • Kamen Rider Geats

    72. Kamen Rider Geats

    Japanese Drama - 2022, 49 episodes

    ✧ started: 08-11-2023

    ◒ on hold

  • Kamen Rider Gotchard

    73. Kamen Rider Gotchard

    Japanese Drama - 2023, 50 episodes

    ✧ started: 10-06-2023

    ◘ dropped

  • Kamen Rider Heisei Generations FINAL: Build & Ex-Aid with Legend Riders

    ♦ crossover film that aired/screened between eps 13-14 of KR Build, the 28th series in the Kamen Rider franchise.  MCs are KR Build, KR Ex-Aid, KR Cross-Z (from KR Build), and Parad (from KR Ex-Aid).  others in cast are KR Brave, KR Snipe, KR Lazer, KR Genm, KR OOO, KR Fourze, KR Gaim, KR Ghost, and KR Grease (voice only).

    on hold  |  skimmed quite a bit but plan to start from the beginning if i get through more KR Build episodes*.

    ✧ started: 05-05-2023

    ✦ completed

  • Kamen Rider W

    75. Kamen Rider W

    Japanese Drama - 2009, 49 episodes

    [Kamen Rider Double]     # action     # mystery     # tokusatsu     # sci-fi     # detective     # monsters     # bromance

    ◘ Kiriyama Renn (Colorful Love) and Suda Masaki (Don't Call It Mystery) are the MCs!!!!!

    ♦ 20th series (24th live action entry) in the Kamen Rider franchise (includes dramas, films, manga, and anime), but this series can be watched as stand-alone (no prior knowledge needed imo).  KR W [KR Double] characters appear in other titles as well.  KR W wikis: fandom and tv-nihon.

    • each episode has two titles (matching the double motif) - a story arc title and a subtitle directly relating to the episode story.  the latin letter [in ep titles] has a double meaning as well.  the series is divided into three story arcs:

          ♣  The Two Detectives are One Kamen Rider (ep01-18)
          ♣  The Immortal Man Who Brings The Storm (ep19-36)
          ♣  The Truth of Museum (ep37-49)

    ► fansub ◄

    on hold

    {personal notes:  "count up your sins!"  dear jupiter, i love kiriyama renn sm!!!!  he played the best character in colorful love (it is i, KIRA!!!!*) and i thought no other character of his could reach those peak levels, but idk~ this kr is comin' out swingin'!  *might not be a direct quote, just a vibe.}

    KR Build wikis: fandom and tv-nihon.

  • Kanojo no Kuchidzuke Kansensuru Libido Act.1

    76. Kanojo no Kuchidzuke Kansensuru Libido Act.1

    Japanese Special - 2022, 2 episodes

    1.0

    [Her Kiss: Infectious Lust]

  • Kei×Yaku: Abunai Aibou

    77. Kei×Yaku: Abunai Aibou

    Japanese Drama - 2022, 10 episodes

    8.0

    [Kei x Yaku: Dangerous Partners  |  Kei x Yaku: Dangerous Buddy]

  • Kieta Hatsukoi

    78. Kieta Hatsukoi

    Japanese Drama - 2021, 10 episodes

    9.0

    ❤ japanese series pick! ❤

    [My Love Mix-Up!]

  • Kimi ni wa Todokanai.

    79. Kimi ni wa Todokanai.

    Japanese Drama - 2023, 8 episodes

    6.0

    [I Can't Reach You.]     # gay romance     # youth     # high school     # adapted from a manga

    ► fansub ◄

    ✧ started: 10-05-2023

    ✦ completed: 11-12-2023

  • Kimi no Koto Dake Mite Itai

    80. Kimi no Koto Dake Mite Itai

    Japanese Drama - 2022, 4 episodes

    8.0

    [I Want to See Only You  |  I Just Want to See You]

    ♦ adaptation of the manga shown in the film BL Metamorphosis (also on this list) but both titles can be watched as stand-alone.

  • Kimi to Nara Koi wo Shite Mite mo

    81. Kimi to Nara Koi wo Shite Mite mo

    Japanese Drama - 2023, 5 episodes

    8.0

    [If It's With You]     # gay romance     # youth     # high school

    ♫ ost ~ opening:  きらめくきもち [lit. sparkling feelings] by the shes gone ( spotify  |  youtube )  |  closing:  YORUWAZURA [夜煩い | lit. night troubles] by osage (ft. Ishino Riko) ( spotify  |  youtube )

    ► gagaoolala (1st ep free, sub for rest)  |  fansub ◄

    ✧ started: 10-21-2023

    ✦ completed: 11-03-2023

  • Kimi wa Petto

    82. Kimi wa Petto

    Japanese Drama - 2003, 10 episodes

    9.0

    ❤ japanese series pick! ❤

    [You're My Pet]

    ♦ first adaptation of the manga.

  • Kimi wa Petto

    83. Kimi wa Petto

    Japanese Drama - 2017, 16 episodes

    6.0

    [You're My Pet]

    ♦ third adaptation of the manga (second japanese adaptation).  this is a complete reboot/retelling so the older series does not need to be watched first.

  • Kinou Nani Tabeta?

    84. Kinou Nani Tabeta?

    Japanese Drama - 2019, 12 episodes

    5.0

    [What Did You Eat Yesterday?]

    ♦ first in the franchise, the only i've seen so far.  sequels are Kinou Nani Tabeta? SP (special); What Did You Eat Yesterday? (movie); and the upcoming Kinou Nani Tabeta? Season 2 (series).

  • Kinou Nani Tabeta? Season 2

    85. Kinou Nani Tabeta? Season 2

    Japanese Drama - 2023, 12 episodes

    7.0

    tentative ♡

    [What Did You Eat Yesterday? S2]     # food     # cooking     # comedy     # gay romance     # life     # cohabitation     # adapted from a manga

    ♦ sequel series; this is the fourth of 4 titles (second and third above).

    ► fansub ◄

    ✧ started: 10-17-2023

    ☼ currently watching

    ☼ airing fri/sat thru 12-22/23-2023

    {personal notes:  "you'll be ashes."  after the first season i wasn't sure if i wanted to stick with this show.  i waited a while before watching the special and movie which i also thought were just okay, but now (a few eps in this) i find myself wanting more!  i want stories about *all* the charatcters - even gilbert! especially gilbert, haha!  (i wonder when we'll see the supermarket employee again, and the baby too.)  the cooking and eating segments still feel too much like filler, but since i am watching week-to-week i don't think it will bother me as much, and the halloween one was done well so maybe this will improve.  i even started thinking how lovely it would be if they continued to follow up with sequels when the actors are much older.}

  • Kinou Nani Tabeta? SP

    86. Kinou Nani Tabeta? SP

    Japanese Special - 2020, 1 episode

    5.0

    ✧ started: 10-10-2023

    ✦ completed

  • Kishibe Rohan wa Ugokanai

    87. Kishibe Rohan wa Ugokanai

    Japanese Drama - 2020, 3 episodes

    8.0

    [Thus Spoke Kishibe Rohan]     # thriller     # mystery     # horror     # supernatural     # special power     # investigation     # suspense     # slight romance     # body horror

    ♦ adapted from manga and short story one-shot spin-offs of Diamond is Unbreakable, the fourth story arc in the JoJo's Bizarre Adventure series.

    ♦ spin-off from the film Jojo's Bizarre Adventure: Diamond Is Unbreakable (also on this list); each can be viewed as stand-alone.  this series is about the mangaka whose work is shown very briefly in that film.  prequel to S2 (also on this list) and S3; parent story to the spin-off Rohan au Louvre [Rohan at the Louvre].

    tubi (free w/ads)  |  fansub  |  amazon (prime sub) ◄

    > anime:  netflix <

    completed

  • Kishibe Rohan wa Ugokanai Season 2

    88. Kishibe Rohan wa Ugokanai Season 2

    Japanese Drama - 2021, 3 episodes

    [Thus Spoke Kishibe Rohan S2]     # thriller     # mystery     # horror     # supernatural     # fantasy     # investigation     # suspense

    ♦ adapted from manga and short story one-shot spin-offs of Diamond is Unbreakable, the fourth story arc in the JoJo's Bizarre Adventure series.

    ♦ spin-off from the film Jojo's Bizarre Adventure: Diamond Is Unbreakable; each can be viewed as stand-alone.  this series is about the mangaka whose work is shown very briefly in that film.  sequel to S1; prequel to S3 (also on this list); plus a spin-off Rohan au Louvre [Rohan at the Louvre].

    ◘ Takahashi Issei is the MC (Taste of Tea; Wife of a Spy; etc).

    ► fansub  |  amazon (prime sub) ◄

    > anime:  netflix <

    ✧ started: 07-22-2023

    currently watching

    {personal notes:  *FL*}

  • Kiss Me Through the Window

    89. Kiss Me Through the Window

    Japanese Movie - 2020

    2.0
  • Kocchi Muite yo Mukai-kun

    90. Kocchi Muite yo Mukai-kun

    Japanese Drama - 2023, 10 episodes

    [Look at Me Mukai-kun  |  Turn to Me Mukai-kun]     # comedy     # romance     # office

    ♦ adapted from a manga.

    ◘ Akaso Eiji is MC.

    ♫ bgm: AKB48 – 恋するフォーチュンクッキー [Koisuru Fortune Cookie] (song they danced to in ep01)  {personally not my jam but there it is.} 

    ► fansub  |  netflix

    currently watching  |  airing wednesdays thru ?09-13-2023?

  • Koi Desu: Yankee-kun to Hakujou Garu

    91. Koi Desu: Yankee-kun to Hakujou Garu

    Japanese Drama - 2021, 10 episodes

    3.0

    [It's Love! ~Yankee-kun and White Cane Girl~]

    ♦ prequel to the spin-off short series Kurokawa Morio, Arubaito Sagashitemasu! [Kurokawa Morio, I’m Looking for a Part-Time Job!] (also on this list), which aired between ep06-10 of this series.

    completed but scanned some (a bit too melo for me)

  • Koi wa Tsuzuku yo Doko Made mo

    92. Koi wa Tsuzuku yo Doko Made mo

    Japanese Drama - 2020, 10 episodes

    7.0

    [An Incurable Case of Love  |  Love Lasts Forever]

    ♦ parent story to the short series Mada Mada Koi wa Tsuzuku yo Doko Made mo [Love will still last forever] (also on this list) which aired alongside this series.

  • Kono Otoko wa Jinsei Saidai no Ayamachidesu

    93. Kono Otoko wa Jinsei Saidai no Ayamachidesu

    Japanese Drama - 2020, 10 episodes

    4.0

    [This Guy is the Biggest Mistake in My Life]

  • Kuragehime

    94. Kuragehime

    Japanese Drama - 2018, 10 episodes

    3.0

    [Princess Jellyfish]

    ♦ second adaptation of the manga.  this series is a complete reboot/retelling so the older film, Princess Jellyfish (also on this list), does not need to be watched first.

  • Kure Kure Takora

    95. Kure Kure Takora

    Japanese Drama - 1973, 260 episodes

    [Gimme Gimme Octopus]

    on hold  |  barely started

    exception  |  marked OH – change to PTW?

  • Kurokawa Morio, Arubaito Sagashitemasu!

    96. Kurokawa Morio, Arubaito Sagashitemasu!

    Japanese Drama - 2021, 3 episodes

    3.0

    [Kurokawa Morio, I’m Looking for a Part-Time Job!]

    ♦ spin-off short series that aired alongside the series Koi Desu: Yankee-kun to Hakujou Garu [It's Love! ~Yankee-kun and White Cane Girl~] (also on this list).  order aired verified online (mdl dates differ):

          ♣ KD ep01-06
          ♣ KM ep01 "Haunted house, started!"
          ♣ KD ep07
          ♣ KM ep02 "Call me, please wait!"
          ♣ KD ep08-09   (but see note below)
          ♣ KM ep03 "I will deliver it before I leave!"
          ♣ KD10

    • note:  KM is completely unconnected to storyline in KD, but KM ep01 is sometime after she visits the cafe in his neighborhood (and probably after they start dating).  KM ep02 is after he's been to her place.  KM ep03 is after she's been to his place, but it's not a good follow-up after KD ep09 (maybe after ep08?).

  • Kyo Kara Ore wa!!

    97. Kyo Kara Ore wa!!

    Japanese Drama - 2018, 10 episodes

    7.0

    [From Today, It's My Turn!!  |  今日から俺は!!]     ### Genres: Action, Comedy, Youth Tags: Friendship, Delinquent Male Lead, High School, Adapted From A Manga, 1980s, Yakuza, Delinquent Supporting Character, School Rivalry, Transfer Student Male Lead, Student Supporting Character

    ► fansub ◄

    ✧ started: 10-24-2023

    ✦ completed: 10-29-2023

  • Kyo Kara Ore wa!! SP

    98. Kyo Kara Ore wa!! SP

    Japanese Special - 2020, 1 episode

    5.0

    [From Today, It's My Turn!! Special]     ### Genres: Action, Comedy, Youth Tags: Student Supporting Character, Student Male Lead, School Setting, Delinquent Supporting Character, Delinquent Male Lead, Teenager Supporting Character, Teenager Male Lead, Slight Romance, Mafia, High School

    ♦ sequel (2nd title)

    ► fansub ◄   -starts @44:40-

    ✧ started: 10-"29"/30-2023

    completed: 10-"29"/30-2023

  • Late Spring

    99. Late Spring

    Japanese Movie - 1949

    8.0

  • Life: Love on the Line (Director's Cut)

    100. Life: Love on the Line (Director's Cut)

    Japanese Movie - 2020

    1.0

    ♦ film compilation of the series Life: Senjou no Bokura [Life~Love on the Line] (also on this list).  this version has several minutes worth of additional scenes (including a different ending).

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