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2023 Japanese Drama｜Rebooting Life
Release Date: January 8, 2023 (All 10 episodes already completed, perfect for a binge-watch)
Main Cast: Sakura Ando / Naho / Haruka Kinami / Tao Tsuchiya / Masataka Kubota / Shota Sometani / Kuroki Haru
Insufficient good deeds in life may lead to being reborn as an anteater consuming ants! Or even being reborn as an ant and being devoured by an anteater. Written by the multi-talented comedian, Baka Beats, known for topics like the "Alternate World Office Lady Diary," this drama depicts the unexpected chance for a 33-year-old single woman named "Asami Kondo" to "restart her life." What changes will this second chance bring to her life? The pacing is very slice-of-life, perfect for those who enjoyed "Eternal First Love" or "Quartet." Don't miss out on this one!
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2023 Japanese Drama｜Night When Stars Descend
Release Date: January 17, 2023
Main Cast: Yuriko Yoshitaka / Shomaru Kitamura / Indigo Fujitani / Yuuda Chiba / Tsubaki Neko / Tana Nagai
Depicting the love story of 35-year-old gynecologist Yukimi Suzuki (Yuriko Yoshitaka) who has forgotten emotions of loneliness and 25-year-old artifact sorter Shohei Hagiwara (Shomaru Kitamura), who is naturally deaf. The entry of the rookie gynecologist Sayo Sasaki (Indigo Fujitani) brings a light and casual approach to topics of welcoming and bidding farewell to life, along with the currently trending topic of sign language.
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2023 Japanese Drama｜Symphony Orchestra in Reverse
Release Date: January 1, 2023
Main Cast: Mugi Kadowaki / Takayuki Tanaka / Kumi Tanaka / Ryota Bando / Mari Hamada / Mitsuru Hirata
Tells the story of the prodigious violinist Harune Tanigawa (Mugi Kadowaki) and the eccentric conductor Yoichi Osaki (Takayuki Tanaka) reviving a failing local orchestra. If you're passionate about music-related topics or enjoyed watching "Nodame Cantabile," you'll hear some classic performances in the drama.
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2023 Japanese Drama｜Angel's Ear
Release Date: March 20, 2023
Main Cast: Kana Kojima / Ken Yasuda
"Angel's Ear" is a rare collection of detective stories by Keigo Higashino centered around traffic accidents. As a Keigo Higashino enthusiast, this is a must-watch new series.
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2023 Japanese Drama｜Nameless Finger for the King
Release Date: April 2023
Main Cast: Kanna Hashimoto / Ryosuke Yamada
The story follows Ayaka (Kanna Hashimoto), who works in the wedding department of a hotel. Despite being universally recognized for her beauty, her personality is far from pleasant. Due to her manipulation of men, she's known as the "evil woman." Attracted to her is the new hotel manager and local authority figure's son, Higashisato (Ryosuke Yamada), who is like a king. What command will he issue to Ayaka? Thus begins the love battle between the evil woman and the king. Scheduled to air in April, it's a highly anticipated drama featuring two actors with remarkable visuals.
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2023 Japanese Drama｜RANMAN
Release Date: April 3, 2023
Main Cast: Ryunosuke Kamiki / Minami Hamabe / Ryoko Hirosue
The 2023 morning drama "RANMAN" is based on the life of Tomitaro Makino, known as the "Father of Japanese Botany." Set in an international society promoting environmental sustainability, the drama derives its motivation from the protagonist's passion for flowers and plants and their contribution to biodiversity, offering the audience a driving force to face an uncertain future. The story is set in the late Edo period and revolves around Mantaro Makino, born into a wealthy sake-brewing family in Kochi Prefecture. Despite being cheerful, he is physically weak. Orphaned in childhood, he is raised by his grandmother and strives to become a reliable heir. After enrolling in a domain school, Mantaro begins self-studying various subjects and discovers his love for plants. The drama follows his journey through Meiji Restoration, entering Tokyo Imperial University as a research assistant, and his efforts to compile Japan's first botanical guidebook. The title "RANMAN" can be interpreted as "Blossoming Spring" and "Innocent Enthusiasm." The drama's main cast includes Ryunosuke Kamiki as Mantaro Makino and Minami Hamabe as his wife, Kieko Makino.
If you're a fan of NHK morning dramas, don't miss this one!
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2023 Japanese Drama｜However, I Have Passion
Release Date: April 2023
Main Cast: Kaito Takahashi / Shintaro Morimoto
King & Prince's Kaito Takahashi and SixTONES' Shintaro Morimoto collaborate in "However, I Have Passion." The drama is based on the lives of Japanese comedians Masakazu Wakabayashi and Ryo Nishimura, who met 12 years ago, formed a comedy duo through a TV show, and disbanded. The two roles are portrayed by Johnny's talents, making the story's pacing highly anticipated.
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2023 Japanese Drama｜LAST MAN - Blind Detective -
Release Date: April 2023
Main Cast: Masaharu Fukuyama / Yo Oizumi
Masaharu Fukuyama and Yo Oizumi collaborate again after 13 years! In "LAST MAN - Blind Detective -," Fukuyama plays the highly perceptive blind FBI investigator Kengo Minami, who excels in analysis, scent, and touch. Yo Oizumi portrays Taitaro Hotoke, who was born into a family of police officers and employs any means necessary to catch criminals. Together, they will team up to solve cases. The series explores the theme of "equality" while highlighting diversity, and the cases in the drama will be inspired by contemporary societal issues.
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2023 Japanese Drama｜Kyojo
Release Date: April 2023
Main Cast: Takuya Kimura / Yui Aragaki / Shomai Kitamura / Masaki Suda / Mai Shiraishi / Eiji Akaso
The serious and stern Instructor Hayakawa is back! Starring Takuya Kimura, the "Kyojo" series is adapted from a novel of the same name by Hiroki Nagao. This time, viewers will get a glimpse into Hayakawa's time as a "Police Instructor" before becoming a devilish instructor. The cast lineup has also been revealed, including Yui Aragaki and Shomai Kitamura as "rookie detectives." Yui Aragaki will portray a single mother. With such an extensive cast, if you can't wait, you can re-watch the previous "Kyojo" series!
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2023 Japanese Drama｜unknown
Release Date: April 2023
Main Cast: Mitsuki Takahata / Takuya Tanaka
Starring Mitsuki Takahata and Takuya Tanaka, "unknown" is set in a town plagued by a series of consecutive murders. It portrays Yami Hara (Mitsuki Takahata), who conceals her identity as a "vampire," and her encounter with local police officer Toramatsu Asada (Takuya Tanaka). With both of them harboring secrets, how are they related to the string of murders? The plot is rich in elements of vampires, romance, and suspense. This collaboration between the two actors is highly anticipated.
Getting addicted to dramas and wanting to relax and watch them as soon as you get home is great, but it can be quite bothersome if you can't find your keys in your bag...
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When you're at the gym and want to continue watching dramas, how can you secure your phone? Changing equipment during workouts is such a hassle!
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