This is perfect for quick dramas or in between dramas. All dramas on this list are 10 episodes or less. ENJOY!

Very Short Dramas 10 episodes or less

Sota Nishino (Ryusei Yokohama), a handsome high school senior, is close friends with Yukihiro Nanase (Tsuyoshi Furukawa). During a private conversation in Yukihiro's room, Mai (Risaki Matsukaze), Yukihiro's naive younger sister, overhears Sota commenting on her attractiveness. Inexperienced in love, Mai gradually begins to know Sota better, and their interactions are initially awkward. As they spend more time together, their relationship slowly develops, with romantic feelings emerging between them. Based on a manga series by Modomu Akagawara first serialized in 2015, "Anitomo" is a 2018 Japanese drama series directed by Ryo Nakajima.

Anitomo

♥Brother's Friend♥

Youku

In a high-stakes tech firm, Zhao Jiang Yue (Jin Chen), a tough and unyielding leader, faces unexpected turmoil when Gu Jia Xin (Wang Zi Yi), the heir to a business empire and renowned racing driver, becomes her temporary assistant. Known for his aversion to corporate life, Jia Xin clashes with Jiang Yue’s strict ways at every turn. Their initial friction gives way to a surprising turn of events as Jiang Yue enlists Jia Xin’s help to win over Xu Ning Yuan (Liang Da Wei). As they work closely, Jia Xin’s feelings for Jiang Yue start to blossom, sparking a mutual attraction neither expected. Will their budding romance survive the pressures of the business world and personal ambitions?

Why Women Love

The Why Why Love Team

When Shen Tiao Tiao (Zhu Li Lan), a streetwise and athletic young woman saved by a gambling drunkard, decides to punish a local bully, she unexpectedly encounters Lin Qing Lan (Huang Tang Qi), the seemingly simple male heir of a powerful family. Offered a substantial reward to marry Lin Qing Lan and become part of his family, Shen Tiao Tiao accepts the unusual proposition. As she enters her new life, she quickly realizes that her husband and his family harbor complex secrets and hidden agendas that are far more intricate than they initially appear. Her journey from a forest-rescued orphan to a strategic wife unfolds with unexpected twists and challenges. This is a 2021 Chinese drama series that was directed by Chen Yi.

Meet You

💞 The Meeting Love Team 💞

Once a talented artist at the Academy of Fine Arts, Shen Yi (Tan Jian Ci) becomes entangled in a police case that changes his life forever. Haunted by guilt over an officer's death, he accepts a job as the Interpol Team's portraitist to make amends. Interpol Captain Du Cheng (Jin Shi Jia), the long-time friend of the deceased officer, initially resents Shen Yi and tries to make his work difficult. Despite the tension, Shen Yi's exceptional skills gradually win over Du Cheng, and they begin to form a powerful investigative team. Together, they work to solve complex cases while uncovering the mysterious circumstances surrounding the death of Du Cheng's friend. As their partnership evolves, they become a formidable duo determined to unravel the truth. This is a suspenseful 2022 Chinese crime thriller mystery drama directed by Xing Jian Jun.

Under the Skin

Painters of Justice

At twenty-seven, Akiha Okada (Nana Seino) is thriving in her career and personal life but faces relentless pressure from her grandmother to marry. Content with her single status, Akiha rejects a proposal from Shu Momose (Kentaro Sakaguchi), a reliable yet unromantic suitor. However, when her grandmother's restaurant faces bankruptcy, Akiha finds herself in a surprising arrangement with Shu, who offers her five million yen to marry him. As their fake marriage unfolds, Akiha and Shu must navigate the unexpected challenges of their new life together. What starts as a business deal begins to transform into something far deeper, revealing that their unorthodox union might be the key to finding true love.

ONLY JUST MARRIED

Love Under Contract team 

V LIVE, Naver TV, YouTube, Facebook

To make his desperate wish to become human come true, 160-year-old goblin Ban Sook (Bae In Hyuk) must kiss 10 humans. As charming as he is handsome, Ban Sook doesn’t see how kissing 10 humans will pose any sort of a problem. However, things get complicated once he realizes that with each new kiss comes a new human emotion. To make matters worse, he falls for Oh Yeon Ah (Jeon Hye Won), a spunky young woman who wants nothing to do with him after watching him kiss her best friend. Does Ban Sook stand a chance of winning Yeon Ah’s heart? Kim Tae Wook directed this 2020 South Korean series.

Kiss Goblin

A Goblin's Kiss Team

Accountant Asako Yaeshima (Yuno Ohara) loves working at Lilia Drop, a toiletry and cosmetics company, as its products are the only things she's found that can keep her profuse sweating under control. However, when she meets product development planner Kotaro Natori (Kanta Sato), something unexpected happens: he's irresistably attracted to her body odor! Kotaro asks if he can test the company's newest product, which will also allow him to analyze her scent. Unable to find a way to say no, Asako allows it. As they work closely together, Asako and Kotaro begin to see beyond their initial impressions, potentially sparking an unexpected office romance. Based on Kintetsu Yamada's manga, this is a 2022 Japanese romantic comedy drama directed by Shuhei Shibue.

Sweat and Soap

Sniff Sniff Team 🐽

Seoyeon University is rocked by an anonymous online confession post from “M”, sparking campus-wide curiosity. Determined to uncover “M’s” identity, Ma Joo A (Park Hye Soo) teams up with her friends, Cha Min Ho (NCT's Jaehyun), Seo Ji Min (Roh Jeong Eui), and Park Ha Neul (Bae Hyeon Seong). As their journey toward the truth progresses, the morphing relationships and emotions between the four friends become increasingly complex. Based on the web series “Love Playlist,” this 2021 South Korean mystery romance series was directed by Park Jin Wo and Seo Joo Wan.

Dear.M

The "Mysterious M" team

Workpoint TV

Ice-cold businessman Lian Kilen Wang (Zee Pruk Panich) and the free-spirited university student Kuea “Kirin” Keerati (NuNew Chawarin Perdpiriyawong) are being pushed into an arranged same-sex relationship by their demanding families. While Kuea is keen on the idea, Lian wants no part of this plan. When life pressures them to live together regardless, Cupid decides to intervene! This 2022 Thai BL drama series was directed by Aoftion Kittipat Jampa.

Cutie Pie

Cutie Love Team

Upon making a wish, aspiring writer Nan Xing (Shen Yue) accidentally summons Xiao Wudi (Chen Zhe Yuan), a ferocious and cunning villain from her own book. Wudi resolves to stay in the real world to fulfill all of Nan Xing's wishes - even becoming her neighbor and tackling matters of the heart. But when Wudi begins to fall for his lovesick creator, things get complicated. Can a villainous figment of her imagination actually become Nan Xing's hero or will “Mr. Bad” live up to his name? This 2022 Chinese series was directed by Lee Ching Jung.

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