It all started with K-dramas and Anime, but now we can't get over them. But what happens when you get both? A drama based on anime? A melody of heaven, right. If you are an anime or Asian drama lover, then here are our top ten picks on Dramas based on anime:
1. Playful Kiss
This K-drama is adapted from an anime named "Itzura a kiss" by Kaoru Tada. The story revolves around Han-Ni, a below-average student, an imperfect girl, and Seung Jo, the top student, a perfect boy. Han Ni has a massive crush on Seung Jo, but Seung Jo acts mean towards him. Their lives turn upside down when Han Ni moves in with Seung Jo's family to live. Even some parts of Drama are a bit senseless, but still, all K-drama fans adore it.
2. Bloody Monday
This Japanese Drama is based on an anime of the same name. The story revolves around Takagi Fujimaru, also known as the "falcon." he uses hacking techniques to get into the acts of evil villains, trying to fight against "bloody Monday," which is the worst form of viral terrorism to save the world.
3. Liar Game
This K-drama is based on the manga of the same name by Shinobu Kaitani. The story is about a psychological survival game, "liar game." Nam Da Jung, a naive and honest college student, and Ha Woo Jin, a con artist, participate in this game. The two are said to do whatever it takes to win the money, but is it something they will do?
This Drama is perfect for people who have a constant hunch for the mystery/thriller genre.
4. Alice In Borderland
This Japanese Drama is one of the best dramas to watch if you love the thriller/mystery genre. This drama is based on a manga named " Imawa no Kuni no Alice." It is a Netflix original series, confirmed for season 2. The story is about Arisu, who is unemployed and is obsessed with Japanese video games. He is another version of Tokyo and has to participate in deathly activities to survive. He meets Usagi there and teams up to solve a series of mysteries.
5. Erased
"Erased" is another Netflix original Japanese drama. The story revolves around Fujinuma Satoru, an aspiring manga artist who time travels to the past, 18 years ago, after the murder of his mother. He wants to prevent the kidnapping incident in which his childhood friends had to lose their lives.
6. Cheese In The Trap
This K-drama is adapted from a webtoon of the same name by Soonkki. The story revolves around Hong Seol, a hardworking and determined student who gets Involved with Yoo Jung, a handsome upper-classman. At first, HanSeol is suspicious of Yoo Jung. However, Yoo Jung pursues her and diverts her interest in him too. But everything turns upside down when his strange friend, Baek In Ho, turns up and gets involved in their lives.
7. Orange Marmalade
This K-Drama turned into Webtoon Adaptations of the same name by Seok Woo.
This Drama has a unique storyline; Jung Jae Min starts falling for his classmate Baek Ma Ri, a beautiful girl who is a vampire in hiding. The Drama follows the timeline and shows the lead roles, lovers, who had a tragic end back in Joseon time. They reincarnated, and destiny made them cross paths once again. The question arises will they unite after so many years? If you want a fantasy romantic Drama to watch, look no more.
8. Bel Ami
This K-drama is Adapted from "Yebbeun Namja" by Chon Kye Young. It is a rom-com based drama. Even at times, it is ridiculous(ly cute). This Drama is perfect for all the Rom-com lovers out there. The story is about Dokgo Ma Te, played by Jang Geun Suk. He is the world's most attractive man and wants fame and prosperity using his world-known image. His life starts to get tangled as he gets involved with his childhood friend, Kim Bo Tang, played by IU. She has had a crush on Ma Te ever since childhood, and she seems to be the opposite of what MaTe wants in life. Will he fall in love, or will he be too self-involved and get what he wants? Well, watch the Drama to find out!
9. Life: Love On The Line
This is a Japanese drama adapted from the manga "Life Senju on Bokura." The story is about Ito Akira and Nishi Yuuki, who bump into each other after school while walking on the white line on the side path. Ito likes Nishi, which is a new feeling to him. The Drama shows how their relationship grows and changes throughout high school, college, and adulthood.
10. Boys Over Flowers
K-Drama lovers adore this Drama, and it is one of the classics of K-drama. The anime it is adapted from is "Hana Yori Dango," which is loved by all anime lovers. The story revolves around F4, a group of four handsome Chaebol boys, the heartthrob of all the girls at Shinwa School. It shows the rivalry of the new girl Kim Jan Di who belongs to a modest family, with Gu Jun Pyo, the leader of F4. However, this slowly turns into love, and this K-Drama steals everyone's heart with a superb and beautiful cast and plot.
