
I have some like Stand Up! starring Ninomiya Kazunari, Yamashita Tomohisa, Anne Suzuki etc. Funny and somewhat coming of age series.
I'll post again some series.


That's always been MY major problem with the genre.fielle wrote:Although it does seem that most j-dramas are written such that I want to kick at least one character in the shins at least once an episode.
I recommend up to about episode. It gets repetitive after that, offers nothing new of substance (mainly shock) and loses it's way. If it followed their pasts more and had a more satisfying ending, I'd recommend it more. However, the song does grow on you.chibikyo7 wrote:Last Friends is an amazing J-Drama. I highly recommend it.
I admire your self-control. I'd aim higher.fielle wrote:Although it does seem that most j-dramas are written such that I want to kick at least one character in the shins at least once an episode.
At Home Dad
Densha Otoko
A little hard to watch how difficult it is for the main character to accomplish things and to talk etc... but a great show none the less!
Dragon Zakura
Dr. Koto Shinryoujo
Made me want to move to the island! Much like Ruri no Shima in that sense.
Engine
I'm normally not into sports, but the story about family and foster children was very touching.
Gal Circle
Crazy! You'll probably either love or hate this one... you'll know what I mean by the end of the first episode.
Galileo
A sort of scientific CSI that debunks and solves what appear to be paranormal crimes.
Gokusen
A little silly, but a great series. Classic.
GTO (Great Teacher Onizuka)
Like Dragon Zakura, this made me want to study. This is more light hearted where Dragon Zakura is more serious.
Haikei, Chichiue-sama
The hardship of leaving behind the old culture and ways to make way for the future.
Hana Yori Dango
I tried watching this show twice and couldn't get past the first half of the first episode... but when I finally made it past that, I watched both series and now consider it one of my favorites. It really is a great series once you get into it. Give it a chance! I'm glad I did.
Hanazakari no kimi tachi e
Iryu (Team Medical Dragon)
A rather serious show... more so than most. High quality.
Kekkon Dekinai Otoko
Abe Hiroshi is one of my favorite Japanese actors and this series is both a funny and serious look at a quirky architect who, as the title suggests, has trouble meeting a wife.
Kikenna Aneki
Last Christmas
This one was fun to watch and kept me guessing right until the end. (and another of my favorite soundtracks)
My Boss My Hero
Really over the top humor. Touching though as most of these are.
Nobuta wo Produce
Nodame Cantabile
Really made me want to pick up my sister's violins and start learning. Excellent series for the music alone... and the occasional humor that made me burst out laughing.
Orange Days
This made me want to learn sign language. Yet another awesome soundtrack and a great show.
Ruri no Shima
Like Dr.Koto Shinryoujo, this is set in the southern islands and really makes me feel envious of the kind of close knit community portrayed on the absolutely beautiful island.
Teru Teru Ashita
My first j-dorama. A little odd plot-wise, but it makes up for it.
Yasashii Jikan
One of the first j-doramas I watched and still one of my absolute favorites. The soundtrack to this is still my favorite to this day. The atmosphere of this has made me unable to ever forget Hokkaidou, and I'd love to visit the cafe in the forest used in the show someday.