Yumeko Onodera (Omasa Aya), a successful professional, faces romantic turmoil after a painful breakup and workplace betrayal. Her lingering feelings for her high school love, Nozomi Jinguji (Sato Taiki), are reignited when she meets Murase Hikaru (Sato Taiki), who bears an uncanny resemblance to Nozomi. Intrigued and obsessed, Yumeko proposes a "contract relationship" where she can call him by her former love's name. As she becomes entangled with this mysterious man, she must navigate the complex emotions of her past and present, wondering if this unusual arrangement will lead to genuine love or devastating heartbreak. This is a 2022 Japanese drama series produced by Han Choru and Hideki Hori.

Ideal Boyfriend

💞 Girl's Dream 😍

University student Akari Tachibana (Rinka Kumada) has sworn off real-life romance, finding solace in comics after a painful breakup. But her carefully guarded heart is thrown into turmoil when she meets the kind and honest Izumi Naruse (Jyutaro Yamanaka), whose personality immediately attracts her. However, she’s stunned to learn he’s the younger brother of her high school ex. Will this unexpected connection push them apart or bring them closer? This 2023 Japanese drama, based on the manga of the same name by Kyo Hinata, was directed by Takuya Sakagami, Katsuhiro Omoto, and Ryosuke Fukawa.

Brother Trap

Love is a Trap

Murakami Maiko (Aoi Wakana), a 24-year-old straight-talking woman, agrees to a blind date with Hanasato Harumi (Takezai Terunosuke), a 44-year-old divorcee, to please her father. Despite their significant age difference, they unexpectedly connect and develop genuine feelings for each other. Their budding romance faces complications when Maiko's platonic school friend suddenly confesses his love for her, challenging their relationship. As they navigate their unexpected attraction and societal expectations, the couple must decide if their unconventional love can overcome the obstacles in their path. "May December Couple" is a 2020 Japanese drama series that was directed by Hiroki Ryuichi.

May December Couple

Age Gap Lovers Team

In their second year of high school, Yuri Nishina (So Okuno), Shin "Maya" Mayama (Rintaro Mizusawa), Mashiro "Shiro" Kagami (Eito Konishi), and Aoi Shida (Maito Fujioka) are four friends known for their good looks and complete lack of ambition. They form the "Useless Club," dedicating themselves to wasting time and uploading silly stunts on social media while vowing never to fall in love. When they decide to try an experiment from a manga - running with bread in their mouths to potentially spark romance - they unknowingly set the stage for unexpected encounters and potential consequences. Their ridiculous challenge leads them across the school grounds, setting up a potentially life-changing moment that might just challenge their carefully cultivated attitude of indifference. Adapted from the manga series "Talking Nonsense About Love" by Ryoko Fukuyama, "36,000 Seconds in a Day" is a 2022 Japanese romantic comedy drama directed by Junta Yamaguchi, Ayuta Yoshikawa, and Miyako Yasoshima.

36,000 Seconds in a Day

Asagi Soramame (Suzu Hirose), an energetic and bright young woman from rural Kyushu, follows her childhood friend and fiancé to Tokyo. There, she has a fateful encounter with Umino Oto (Ren Nagase), a man she never expected to meet again. After her fiancé breaks up with her, Asagi starts to find herself. Now, at 23, she and Umino find themselves living in the same boarding house. Asagi discovers a passion for fashion, while Umino struggles to make it as a composer. Despite his parents’ disapproval, he works part-time at a café to make ends meet. Meeting Asagi reignites Umino’s dream, and together, they inspire each other to pursue their passions. This is a 2023 Japanese romance drama directed by Ko Kanai.

Hold my hand at Twilight

Love in the twilight 

Kiki Inoue (Mori Nana), a 21-year-old convenience store part-timer struggling with past failures, finds solace in reviewing sweets on social media. Takumi Asaba (Tomoya Nakamura), the chain's CEO, is determined to reverse the company's declining fortunes. When he discovers Kiki's social media account, he sees an opportunity to develop new sweets. Unaware of each other's true identities, they meet and eventually form a professional partnership, with Kiki moving to the production department. As they collaborate on creating innovative treats, their professional relationship gradually transforms into a budding romance. Will their combined efforts save the struggling convenience store chain and lead to a sweet love story? "A Warmed Up Love" is a 2020 Japanese drama series directed by Tsuboi Toshio and Okamoto Shingo.

A Warmed Up Love

🍭 The Sweethearts! 🍭

Harumi Junko (Kyoko Fukada), a former model student now struggling as a cram school teacher, finds her life unraveling as students drop her class and her mother criticizes her lack of romantic prospects. Her long-time friend Masashi Yakumo (Kento Nagayama), who has secretly loved her for years, watches as two other men vie for her affection: Yuri Kyohei (Ryusei Yokohama), an unruly high school student who is enamored with her, and Kazuma Yamashita (Tomoya Nakamura), his former high school teacher who is now determined to win her heart. Caught between three potential suitors, Harumi must navigate the complexities of love and decide which man truly understands her. Based on the manga by Aki Mochida, this is a 2019 South Korean romantic comedy drama directed by Ryosuke Fukuda and Ken Yoshida.

A Story to Read When You First Fall in Love

 💖True Love Team 💖

Ayaka Haneda (Kanna Hashimoto)’s family is battling financial difficulties. When she takes a job at a wedding planning firm, the firm’s CEO Togo Nitta (Ryosuke Yamada) makes her a bold proposal: he will help solve her family’s problems if she agrees to marry him and help revive the firm. Faced with a choice between integrity and a loveless marriage of convenience, which will she choose? And if she says “I do,” might love unexpectedly blossom? This 2023 Japanese romantic comedy drama was based on a manga by Shiho Watanabe and was directed by Toshio Tsuboi and Masahide Izumi.

Kissing the Ring Finger

Marriage here, Love there

Nami Suzuki (Mone Kamishiraishi), a small-town girl with no particular ambitions, follows her childhood crush to Tokyo. Instead of her intended role in supply management, she's unexpectedly assigned to the editorial department of a fashion magazine, where her initially casual attitude draws criticism from her editor-in-chief, Reiko Horai (Nanao). Inspired by Reiko's tough feedback, Nami begins to develop professional determination and personal growth. Her perspective on work and love shifts dramatically, especially after meeting cameraman Junnosuke Horai (Yuta Tamamori). As Nami discovers newfound motivation and dreams, she must now prove whether she has the drive to transform her life in the competitive Tokyo environment. This is a 2021 Japanese romantic comedy series directed by Yasuharu Ishii, Kenta Tanaka, and Takeyoshi Yamamoto.

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