´I Think I´m Turning Japanese, I Really Think So!´
Just a sampling of why I love Japanese doramas the best. The Japanese are all about brevity, celebrating sexuality (No fish kisses here! ) and direct, if not brutal at times, dialogue. Humour is not used sparingly. And that they don't always tie up their endings with a big pretty bow is an understatement. But that's how real life works. I make no appologies for my preference for the physical attribrutes of Japanese actors. They are beautiful. Period. And that's just the men!
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1. I Don't Love You Yet
Japanese Drama - 2019, 16 episodes
The Japanese did the most engaging version of the 'Destined to Love You' franchise of dramas And you will fall in love with Chen Bolin. You have been forwarned! LOL!
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2. Coffee & Vanilla
Japanese Drama - 2019, 10 episodes
Exploration of things erotic.
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3. Perfect Crime
Japanese Drama - 2019, 10 episodes
Ought to have been entitled 'Perfect Trap' because no crime as we know it takes place. Well at least no body is discovered. An exploration into things sensous. And will leave you questioning what is immoral and not?
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4. Life: Senjou no Bokura
Japanese Drama - 2020, 4 episodes
Life is What You Make of It
Hands down the best BL made to date. The leads are both so engaging they bring truth testi,ony to what gays have to endure at every stage of their relationships. Beautiful love story that is not to be missed. Will likely be award-winning.
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5. Kakafukaka
Japanese Drama - 2019, 10 episodes
An unusual subject matter but the drama makes it work. Watch when you need something totally different about sexuality.
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6. Junichi
Japanese Drama - 2019, 6 episodes
Meant to be a thinking woman 's film. For consideration is the impact this one individual has
on several women he encounters in his idle, libidinous lifestyle. Not a morality play.
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7. Suki na Hito ga Iru Koto
Japanese Drama - 2016, 10 episodes
A Girl and Her Three Sweethearts
Gorgeous scenery as girl enjoys the attention of three very different brothers during her summer by the seaside. Excellent mindless adventure, but a must for foodies.
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8. Boku no Ita Jikan
Japanese Drama - 2014, 11 episodes
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9. Todome no Kiss
Japanese Drama - 2018, 10 episodes
Come for Kento Yamakazi-stay for the mystery, laughs and many, many kisses!
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10. Gibo to Musume no Blues
Japanese Drama - 2018, 10 episodes
Step-Mother's Blues
Delightful story of a widow raising her child alone. One of the few offerings where Satoh Takeru does not reprise his usual tsundere role. Amen!
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11. 30-sai made Dotei Da to Mahotsukai ni Nareru rashii
Japanese Drama - 2020, 12 episodes
Simply joyful and sweet dorama with two of the most adorable leads ever. Viewers will want witness as many seasons as the writers can dream up. Romance is not dead!
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12. Neko
Japanese Drama - 2020, 6 episodes
Do not miss if you wish to see the most pure and heartfelt love in a drama to date. Now please, don't let the tumour dissuade you. If you are into cats, you will like this tabby. This adorable couple is a pleasure to watch. Expect your heartstrings to be tugged but good. Kleenex recommended!
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13. Shichinin no Hisho
Japanese Drama - 2020, 8 episodes
Not your typical revenge drama. The scenarios are downright clever and swift. You will be cheering these women on.