Kaede Sato (Ayaka Konno), a new transfer to the sales department, finds herself working overtime thanks to pressure from her new boss Satoru Mizoguchi (Noel Kawashima). Unexpectedly, she gets locked out of the office – until her senior coworker (and secret crush) Daisuke Shioya (Ryusei Fujii) happens to pass by. Shioya's also forgotten his keycard, so he and Kaede head to his apartment nearby to retrieve it, only for a sudden downpour to leave them soaked. Shioya offers to let Kaede stay the night, which she happily accepts... until Shioya's roommate returns home early, and the two hide in a closet and end up kissing. To Kaede’s dismay, Shioya's roommate is none other than Mizoguchi! However, Mizoguchi has a hidden crush of his own on Kaede, creating a love triangle none of them anticipated. This drama was adapted from the manga series of the same name by Fudo Fudono.

Kisara Hanae (Kiyohara Kaya), a former aspiring karate athlete sidelined by health issues, now works as a cleaner. She encounters Ashida Haruki (Shotaro Mamiya), a struggling songwriter who wrote a song she once loved during her karate matches. Facing potential job loss, Ashida desperately needs to write a hit song that demonstrates his understanding of love. The two enter a "fake" romance to solve their respective problems, which triggers the jealousy of Kisara's childhood friend Natsukawa Shingo (Kikuchi Fuma), who has long harbored secret feelings for her. Their unconventional arrangement threatens to complicate their lives and relationships. This is a 2022 Japanese drama directed by Ishii Yasuharu, Okamoto Shingo, and Murao Yoshiaki.

After getting dumped, Koyori (Wakana Aoi) decides to drown her sorrows in alcohol at the home of Hijiri (Kaito Miyachika), her friend of 26 years. However, the next morning, she wakes up in his bed – and Hijiri confesses that he's in love with her. Koyori is understandably conflicted about this revelation, especially because she'd never expected her childhood friend to have feelings for her and she had resolved to stay close friends with him for their entire lives. Complicating matters further, Koyori's ex reaches out and asks to get back together. Will Koyori decide to build a new, different relationship with her best friend, or will she end up losing everything? This drama was based on the manga "Honno Switch" by Kujira.

Born and raised in Yamagata Prefecture, Hiroto Utsunomiya (Kaito Matsukura) has never experienced life in a big city. However, after the company he works for decides to transfer him to the Tokyo head office, Hiroto begins living away from home for the first time at the age of 25. When one of his new coworkers brings him to a bar, Hiroto meets Sone (Yuki Katayama), an eccentric older woman from Tokyo. Hiroto finds himself captivated by Sone, believing that this is the start of a fateful romance, and they spend the night together. Unfortunately, they part ways without exchanging contact information, and Hiroto and Sone are left to wonder if their encounter was just a fleeting moment in their lives, or if their one-night connection could ever mean something more. This drama was adapted from the manga of the same name by Chiaki Matsumoto.

Michiko (Kyoko Fukada), a 30-year-old struggling with unemployment after her company's bankruptcy, is barely surviving on dwindling savings while supporting her unemployed boyfriend. Her life changes when she encounters her former intimidating manager Ayumu (Dean Fujioka), who now runs his grandmother's tea shop. Surprisingly, he offers Michiko a part-time job, and as they spend more time together, their relationship begins to evolve. Could the man who once filled her with fear now become something more? Based on a hit manga series by Aya Nakahara, this is a 2016 Japanese drama series directed by Hayato Kawai, Ryosuke Fukuda, and Sho Tsukikawa.

Aiko Hanamura (Kaya Kiyohara) is a successful divorce attorney known for her kind heart and ability to connect with her clients. Unfortunately, she doesn't have much faith in romance and love herself, as her parents frequently fought when she was young, instead enjoying single life with her new puppy Sakura. While love might not be on Aiko's mind, it seems to find Sakura – in the form of a rescued dog named Shogun, owned by handsome but stoic animal hospital director Kai Shirosaki (Ryo Narita)! Sakura and Shogun are immediately smitten, bringing their two humans in closer proximity to each other. However, company heir Woo So Ha (Na In Woo), who has arrived in Japan from Korea with a secret mission that seems to involve Kai, might just make things more complicated. This drama was adapted from the webtoon "Dog-Like Romance" by Bo Hyeon and Mun Sseoni.

Tokyo businessman Katsuo Ebihara (Ryoma Takeuchi) thinks his relationship with long-term girlfriend Ayumi Yamagishi (Kaho) is going great – but when he proposes to her, she firmly turns him down. Dejected, Katsuo decides to try dating other women, with limited success. At his coworker's suggestion, Katsuo decides to try cooking a dish that Ayumi frequently made for him. This proves to be an enlightening experience for Katsuo, as he struggles to prepare what he thought was an easy dish, giving him a new perspective on what he thought were light-hearted criticisms of Ayumi's cooking. Meanwhile, Ayumi herself attempts to discover who she is outside of their relationship, feeling lost as she dedicated much of her life to Katsuo's desires. Will Katsuo and Ayumi's time apart strengthen their bond, or prove that they're better off apart? This drama was based on the manga of the same name by Natsuko Taniguchi.

Twenty-nine-year-old Hokomi Sato's (Nao) wedding day should be the happiest day of her life – but instead, she's heartbroken after getting left at the altar and finding out that her husband-to-be had been cheating on her throughout their entire relationship. At her lowest, she meets the kind yet mysterious Kairi Kuzuya (Yuta Tamamori) who works as a photographer by day and a bartender by night. While she initially feels that their meeting was fate at work, she soon learns that Kairi is nothing more than a shameless womanizer. Determined to change herself and break free from the cycle of toxic relationships, Hokomi takes up boxing. However, Kairi continues to reappear in Hokomi's life, and as she learns more about his tragic past, she starts seeing him in a new light.

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.

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.

Mitsu Haneki (Asuka Kawazu), a college freshman, hopes to move past her heartbreaking first love with Kaede Hirako (Jin Suzuki) from junior high. Her fresh start is unexpectedly disrupted when Kaede moves into the room next to hers. Torn between her lingering feelings for Kaede and her desire for a new romance, Mitsu's emotional journey becomes more complex when she suspects her best friend Kazuha Yamashita (Jinto Yoshida) might have romantic feelings for her. As old emotions resurface and new possibilities emerge, Mitsu must navigate the delicate balance between past heartbreak and potential new love. This is a 2022 Japanese drama series directed by Chihiro Ikeda.

Rina Aizawa (Hotta Akane), a beautiful and wealthy young woman, seems to have the perfect life but feels unfulfilled. Constantly reminiscing about her school days, she often thinks about her former classmate Ren Ichijo (Izumisawa Yuuki). When they unexpectedly reunite at the same company, years after their school days, both are surprised by the lingering emotions that resurface. Despite Rina's rumored engagement and Ren's initial hesitation, they find themselves drawn to each other, rekindling a connection that was never fully explored during their school years. As they catch up and navigate their complicated feelings, Rina and Ren must decide whether they can transform their friendship into something deeper. This is a 2022 Japanese romance drama adapted from the novel "Between Love and Friendship" by Tokyo Calendar Web, directed by Ishii Yusuke.

Miwa Kanzaki (Wakana Matsumoto) is a stay-at-home housewife to her husband, Hiroki Kanzaki (Kei Tanaka), as the couple plans on having a child someday. However, their marriage is on the rocks: Miwa’s love for her husband has faded and he no longer treats her well, leaving her feeling trapped. One day, Miwa meets her childhood friend Ryo Fuyutsuki (Tatsuya Fukazawa), whom she hasn't seen in years but always loved. In a night that changes things forever, they sleep together – and Miwa later finds out that she is pregnant with his child. Fearing the prospects of divorce and single motherhood without financial stability, she decides to tell Hiroki that the baby is his, setting off a chain of events that will change all of their lives forever.

Remi Takasugi (Ayame Goriki), a top "girlfriend for rent" at a unique agency, provides companionship to clients within strict boundaries. Always wearing a mysterious scarf, she intrigues customers with her professional yet enigmatic demeanor. Kousuke Yamada (Taiga Nakano), an unemployed college student with no romantic experience, rents Remi and unexpectedly falls deeply in love with her. Despite his financial limitations, Kousuke becomes determined to pursue Remi and uncover the secret she carefully conceals beneath her ever-present neck covering. His passionate quest challenges the professional boundaries of their initial transactional relationship and sets the stage for a complex emotional journey. "Rental Lovers" is a 2017 Japanese drama series that was directed by Akihiko Watase and Yusuke Ito.

In an innovative attempt to combat social isolation, the Japanese government passes a NEET Protection Law, creating an agency to match NEET (Not in Education, Employment, or Training) individuals with government employees. Shin Akiyasu (Toshiki Seto), a 28-year-old civil servant, is paired with Himari Sawamoto (Rinka Kumada), who was signed up for the program without her consent. Forced to live together as "husband and wife," the unlikely couple must navigate their unexpected arrangement. As they struggle with their unconventional living situation, they begin to discover unexpected connections and potential feelings for each other. Based on a manga series by Miku Yuuki, this unique social experiment challenges the boundaries of relationships and personal freedom. This is a 2020 Japanese drama series directed by Honda Ryuichi.

As the daughter of the powerful Sanjo Empire, Meika Sanjo (Nako Yabuki) has no choice but to live up to certain expectations, including agreeing to an arranged marriage. Desperate to defy her father, Meika convinces her devoted bodyguard, Kou Fujimiya (Ryusei Fujii) to agree to a sham wedding. What she doesn't know, however, is that Kou secretly has genuine feelings for her. As their new relationship begins to develop, will Meika be able to grasp the true meaning of love? Adapted from the manga “18-sai, Niizuma, Furin Shimasu” by Shiho Watanabe, this 2023 Japanese romantic comedy series was directed by Hiroaki Yuasa.