Japanese Dramas from 2015 Archives

The Recent Social history of Japanese Drama

Japanese drama has undergone a remarkable transformation since 2010, reflecting Japan’s shifting cultural, political, and social landscape. Earlier dramas often emphasized family life and traditional values, but modern series explore complex, socially conscious themes — including gender equality, regional...

June 29, 2023

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The Evolution of Japanese Television Dramas

Japanese television dramas have evolved significantly over seventy years but face international challenges due to shorter seasons, lower budgets, complex rights management, and a focus on domestic markets, limiting their global reach.

May 28, 2023

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Hibana: Spark – A Non-Romantic Drama About Dreams

This drama is non-romantic yet still inspiring. The main character, Tokunaga, dreams of becoming a top performer in Manzai. Manzai (漫才) is a traditional style of comedy in Japanese culture, comparable to double act or stand-up comedy. Japanese comedy...

January 25, 2023

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From Five to Nine (2015) — Love Between Duty and Desire

Junko and Takane navigate love and ambition amidst societal challenges in Japan.

January 15, 2023

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Age Harassment (2015) Jdrama review

Per definition, presented in the series, age harassment is when someone, especially men, spend the day back from the new employees who have just left the college on your first job.

December 5, 2022

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Minami-kun no Koibito: A Unique Japanese Romance Drama

Minami-kun no Koibito (南くんの恋人) is a Japanese drama from 2015 directed by Kazuya Konaka. The drama is based on Minami-kun no Koibito - Manga by Shungiku Uchida. Chiyomi Horikiri is a schoolgirl in love with her neighbor and childhood...

December 5, 2022

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The Heart of ‘Absolute Boyfriend’: Love Lessons from a Robot

Is it a robot? Is it a man? No, it's the Absolute boyfriend (2008) ! I am joking, it is a robot! I found a representation of society today. The real world and the dream world a love robot and sex robot the similarities to human body but in the Drama there is no sex scenes … You pervert! (joking :P)

November 25, 2022

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Hana Kimi: A Must-Watch for LGBT Fans

The drama revolves around the life of Ashiya Mizuki, a transfer student disguised as a boy at an all-boys school, navigating bullying and friendships. It explores themes of growth and identity, including LGBT elements. The narrative features notable actors Maki Horikita and Shun Oguri, highlighting their careers and personal lives.

November 5, 2022

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Kakafukaka: A Japanese Drama of Love and Awkwardness

There is no official translation for the title , in English or in any other language. Kakafukaka But this Japanese drama is a mystery in its own right. Have you ever met the ex boyfriend or ex-girlfriend that you...

October 25, 2022

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Coffee & vanilla review – no this is not a Starbucks coffee drama!

The Jdrama story is an adaptation of the manga series with the same name ¨coffee & vanilla¨ (japanese: コーヒー&バニラ / kōhī ando banira) by Takara Akegami.

October 5, 2022

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Mischievous Kiss: A Comparative Review of Versions

The so called in English “Mischievous Kiss – love in Tokyo”, is the second Japanese adaptation to the manga and anime “Itazura na Kiss”. Across Asia there are a lot of adaptations: “It started with a kiss” and” They kiss again” 2005, in Taiwan; “Playful Kiss”2010, South Korea; “Kiss me” 2015, Thailand; and a new version from Taiwan “miss in Kiss” 2016.

April 1, 2022