The world of Chinese dramas is worth exploring if you are a fan of reading Japanese manga but want to watch more drama. Despite having a long number of episodes, Chinese dramas usually have an interesting and well-developed storyline, making it an ideal weekend binge for those looking for something to watch.
Some of the best C-dramas are adapted from manga. With genres ranging from rom-com to supernatural, there's an appropriate title to fit your preference.
1. Symphony's Romance (2020)
Nodame Cantabile- Ninomiya Tomoko
This drama focuses on the lives of two exceptionally talented musicians. Zhen Yan gets offered music lessons from the best musicians worldwide, but he declines due to trauma from his past. He then meets Xiao Wo, a brilliant pianist despite being quirky and odd. As Zhen Yan becomes more intrigued by her, he spends a lot more time with her. A deep bond starts developing between them, and they begin to encourage each other and confront their fears.
2. Hikaru No Go (2020)
Hikaru No Go -Yumi Hotta.
As Shi Guang explored his grandfather's shed, he found an old Go board. As soon as he touches the Go board, the spirit of a Go Master that resides inside awakens. Gradually, their friendship grows as they start by playing Go together while meeting and influencing others around them. This drama has garnered widespread acclaim.
3. The Prince Of Tennis(2019)
The Prince of tennis - Takeshi Konomi
The drama revolves around a tennis prodigy who lived overseas for most of his childhood. A true tennis prodigy, he inherited the physical strength and agility of his father. Having grown up in the shadow of his father, Lu Xia saw tennis only as a means of winning his father's love. His return to China led him to join a high school tennis team and meet various tennis masters. During this, he gains an understanding of the game and forms a sense of his own identity. By working together to win the national championship, Lu Xia and his teammates learn to work effectively and realize the value of friendships. This drama is available on Netflix. Due to high demand, Season 2 will be released, with its pilot episode starting from 13-10-2021.
4. Meteor Garden(2018)
Boys Over Flowers - Yoko Kamio.
Due to a turn of events, an ordinary girl from a modest family gets admitted into a prestigious university meant only for upper-class elites. There, she meets F4, which consists of the four most popular boys at university. She sometimes gets bullied by the group leader, who is extremely rich and spoiled. Her untamed personality causes Him to develop feelings, only to realize that she has a crush on one of his best friends. Thus, it results in a complicated situation with ups and downs.
5. Summer’s Desire (2018)
Show Princess - Ming Xiao Xi
This drama revolves around the complicated relationships among the three main characters and the heartbreaking romance that follows. Xia Mo's longstanding distrust of Luo Xi broke when he saves her from a performance-threatening mishap at a singing contest. The two met in the same foster home and lived in the same foster home as teen orphans. As a result of Luo Xi's love for Xia Mo, Ou Chen, Xia Mo's suitor, sends her abroad to study abroad. Five years later, Luo Xi meets Xia Mo again just as Ou Chen loses his memory due to an accident.
6. The Big Boss (2017)
The new school year is like a fresh start for Mu Xi, a bright and energetic high school student who will finally be free from her annoying childhood friend, Dan Yi. She is, however, surprised to discover that she is placed in the same class as her childhood nemesis again. Devastated, she plans to rob him of the title of class president. With her diverse group of classmates and Dan Yi by her side, she tries to find her way through school.
7. City Hunter (2014)
Manga: City Hunter - Tsukasa Hojo.
The war in China is causing the country to go through turbulent times. He Xiao, whose family got slaughtered, decides to help those in need while attempting to discover the truth. A group of legendary heroes established common ground with He Xiao to form a band under his direction to rise for their countrymen.
8. Absolute Boyfriend (2012)
Absolute Boyfriend -YuuWatase
The protagonist, Guan Xiao Fei, has an unlucky love life. An eccentric salesman shows Xiaofei a website address dedicated to the "Absolute Darling" project. In a fit of impulsiveness, she orders her robotic companion for a three-day trial without realizing that, after the trial, she will have to either pay a high fee or return it. She now wrestles between her heart and mind, questioning whether she can love a robot.
9. Say That You Love Me(2012)
Itazurana Kiss- Tada Kaoru
The drama tells the story of four young people in the university who form a bond of friendship and love. After three years of effort, ZaoZao and two high school friends finally got into their ideal university. A lucky coincidence led to ZaoZao and Hao Chens' outstanding student confession being spoken about on campus on the first day of school. In contrast, ZaoZao is very distressed by Hao Chen's disgust for her. A friend appears and helps gradually repair the relationship between the two.
10. Hana Kimi (2006)
Hana Kimi - HisayaNakajo
Having been inspired by a jumper named Yi Quan, Rui Xi decides to transfer to his school, which happens to be an all-boys school; therefore, she disguises herself as a boy to get accepted. Rui Xi became friends with Xiu Yi while at school. During a friendly soccer match, Xiu Yi knocks Rui Xi out. In the infirmary, Quan realizes that Rui Xi is a girl. However, Quan does not disclose her identity.
