Japanese Romance Dramas

Chiyomi Horikiri (Maika Yamamoto), a high school girl with a crush on Shunichi Minami (Taishi Nakagawa), mysteriously shrinks to 15 cm tall after a heated argument with her parents. Shunichi, her childhood first love who became distant after his father's disappearance, discovers her tiny form and takes her home. As they navigate this unusual situation, Chiyomi hopes Shunichi can help her return to her normal size. Their rekindled connection challenges them to confront their past and potentially reestablish their lost relationship. This is a 2015 Japanese romantic comedy drama based on the manga "Minami Kun No Koibito" and directed by Kazuya Konaka.

My Little Lover - Minami Kun No Koibito

Little Lover Team

Fuji TV

Sumire Iwaya (Noriko Iriyama), a highly educated journalist from Tokyo University and Harvard, faces a series of personal and professional setbacks when her fiancé leaves her and she is demoted at work after rejecting her boss's advances. One day, she discovers Takeshi Goda (Jun Shison), a homeless young man who reminds her of her beloved dog Momo, and decides to take him in as a "pet." Their unconventional relationship challenges societal norms and explores the boundaries of human connection. This is a 2017 Japanese drama series based on the manga "Kimi Wa Petto" by Yayoi Ogawa.

You’re My Pet - Kimi Wa Petto

Tokyo MX2 TV

Chizuru Yukimura (Miku Ono) becomes the first female student at the prestigious Hakuou Academy, a formerly all-boys' elite school now embracing co-education. With her childhood friend Heisuke Todo (Mashu Ishiwatari) by her side, Chizuru faces immense pressure to prove herself academically and as a woman. The strict assistant principal, Toshizo Hijikata (Yuichi Nakamura), threatens severe consequences if she fails an upcoming test. As Chizuru navigates the challenges of being a pioneering female student in this competitive environment, she must find the strength to overcome the obstacles before her. This drama is based on a video game.

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