Recently BL dramas have risen in popularity. Here are the top 10 Japanese dramas you should watch. From touching love stories to unexpected twists, and well-developed characters, these dramas have something to offer everyone.
1. My Beautiful Man
My Beautiful Man is a popular drama based on the novel He Who is Beautiful. It's a high-school love story revolving around Hira, a shy student with no friends. Hira falls for a popular student Kiyoi. Due to their differences, Hira thought he couldn’t be with Kiyoi. But Kiyoi also started liking Hira, and they ended up together. The drama catches attention with an intense and unconventional storyline.
2. Old Fashion Cupcake
Old Fashion Cupcake is an office romance drama. It follows the day-to-day life of Nozue, whose routine only includes sleep and work. Togawa, his young colleague, was concerned about Nouze, so he made him try new things. Togawa takes Nozue to desert shops filled with Women to give him new experiences. As they spent time together, they started developing feelings for each other, and one-day, Togawa confessed his feeling, and they started dating. The sweet romance between the two makes drama engaging.
3. Life: Love On The Line
Life: Love on the Line drama is adapted from a manga. It's the story of two high school students, Ito and Nishi. One day while walking from school to home, they accidentally met when both desired to walk along the sidewalk's white line. As time passes, their connection becomes strong. One day Ito decids to make a move and kisses Nishi. They started dating, and soon they completed school and then university and they started working. The drama features emotional ups and downs, and complexities of relationships.
4. Candy Color Paradox
Candy Color Paradox is a manga-adapted drama. It is a story of a reporter Satoshi and a photographer Motoharu. One day Satoshi's boss assigned him to a new case with Motoharu. But they were not going well due to their different working styles and personalities. However, as time passed, they were going well together, and their professional relations improved. Eventually, as they work together, they fall in love.
5. My Love Mix-Up!
My Love Mix-Up! is a comedy-drama adapted from the manga. It's the story of high school students Aoki and Ida. Aoki had a crush on his classmate Hashimoto for a long time, but he never confessed his feeling. One day Akoi borrowed Hashimoto's eraser; then he found she liked Ida, and had written his name on an eraser. Akoi accidentally drops the eraser and, Ida picks up after seeing that he misunderstood that Akoi likes him. After this incident Ida couldn't stop himself from thinking about Akoi. With misunderstandings and mixed-up emotions, they fell for each other. The drama features a heart-warming storyline, and ups and downs of teenage love, and the confusion that can arise from mixed signals.
6. Eternal Yesterday
Eternal Yesterday drama follows the story of high-school students Koichi and Mitsuru. Koichi is a cheerful and popular student, while Mitsuru is a talented student who struggles with socializing. Despite having different personalities and they are attracted to each other. A tragic incident occurs which changes their lives; Koichi gets hit by a truck. The drama features themes of love, grief, and loss. The powerful emotions leave a lasting impact on viewers.
7. Mood Indigo
The drama Mood Indigo follows the story of two former classmates, Kido and Kijima. After years they reunited at a funeral. Kijima was a talented novelist, but lost his inspiration, while Kido was a novel editor. He offers Kijima to write an erotic novel. Their relationship goes beyond friendship. As they explore their desires, their relationship becomes toxic. The storyline is emotional and captivating.
8. Our Dining Table
The drama Our Dining Table is a story of Yutaka, with great cooking skills but struggles to eat in front of others. His life takes a turn when two brothers, Minoru and Tane, ask him to teach cooking. As Yutaka spends time with them, he begins to overcome his struggle and starts to open up. They started to bond as they cooked and aat together. Also, the drama shows a sweet love story and reminds us of the joy of eating with others.
9. Minato Shouji Coin Laundry
The drama Minato Shouji Coin Laundry is about a man in his late twenties named Akira, who runs a Laundromat and a high school student Shinataro. One day Shinataro goes to Akira's Laundromat, they become friends immediately. They begin to spend time together their connections become strong. However, Akira was not ready for a romantic relationship due to their age gap. But they continue to spend time together, navigating their repressed emotions.
10. Senpai, Danjite Koidewa!
Senpai, Danjite Koidewa! The drama follows the story of Yanase, a 3D CG designer, and Kaneda, a rookie. As a new employee, Kaneda had to train under Yanase, but he was unfriendly, which frustrates Yanase. However, as they work together on a new project, they overcome their differences. The drama features cute office romance and comedy vibes.
