In response to rising crime and unusual deaths, Japan's Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare establishes the Unnatural Death Institute (UDI), led by Director Yasuo Kamikura (Matsushige Yutaka). Mikoto Misumi (Satomi Ishihara), a skilled 33-year-old forensics expert with over 1500 autopsies, heads a team including lab assistant Shoji Yuko (Ichikawa Mikako) and forensics expert Kei Nakado (Arata Iura). The UDI investigates perplexing cases, including a suspicious suicide and a mysterious "poisoning" involving a heart disease victim. As they unravel these complex mysteries, the team's expertise and determination are put to the test. This is a 2018 Japanese crime drama series directed by Tsukahara Ayuko, Takemura Kentaro, and Murao Yoshiaki.

In 2004, a married couple is found dead in a high-rise apartment, with four individuals whose names start with N potentially connected to the crime: Nozomi Sugishita (Nana Eikura), Shinji Naruse (Masataka Kubota), Nozomu Ando (Kaku Kento), and Masato Nishizaki (Keisuke Koide). Masato Nishizaki confesses and is sentenced to 10 years in prison. A decade later, former police officer Shigeru Takano (Miura Tomokazu) begins an independent investigation, discovering inconsistencies in witness statements and evidence collection. As Masato is about to be released, Takano becomes increasingly convinced that the murder is not as straightforward as it initially appeared. He is determined to uncover the truth and identify which of the "N" individuals is truly responsible for the crime. This is a 2014 Japanese drama series directed by Ayuko Tsukahara and Takeyoshi Yamamoto.

As children, Yui Soma (Mao Inoue) and Naoki Torino (Takeru Satoh) were best friends who shared a close bond after living in the same foster family. Now adults, they reunite and fall deeply in love. However, a tragic twist of fate suddenly takes Naoki away before he can propose to Yui. Devastated by his disappearance, Yui begins searching for answers. While filing a missing person's report, she meets Yuzuru Uozumi (Kenichi Matsuyama), a homicide detective who can mysteriously see Naoki's ghost. With Naoki's spirit urging Yuzuru to communicate with Yui, the detective becomes entangled in her life and their shared quest to uncover the truth behind Naoki's death. Together, they must navigate a complex mystery that blends supernatural elements with deep emotional connections. This is a 2023 Japanese crime drama directed by Fuminori Kaneko, Daisuke Yamamuro, and Juntaro Furubayashi.

Sakuragi Kenji (Abe Hiroshi), a former unconventional high school teacher turned lawyer, is recruited by a struggling high school's Vice Principal to help senior students gain admission to the prestigious University of Tokyo. Despite opposition from the school's chairwoman Tatsuno Kumiko (Noriko Eguchi), Kenji returns to teaching and enlists the help of his former student Mizuno Naomi (Nagasawa Masami). Known for his unique teaching methods like studying physics while playing table tennis and demanding 16-hour study sessions, Kenji must prove he can still inspire and guide students to academic success. Based on a manga series by Mita Norifusa, this drama explores the challenges of educational transformation and the potential for extraordinary teaching. "Dragon Sakura S2" is a 2021 Japanese drama series directed by Ishii Yasuharu, Aoyama Takahiro, and Fukuzawa Katsuo.

Sayako Shiratama (Alice Hirose), a 30-year-old working in a low-paying job, has long regretted failing her college entry exam. When she meets Taku Ogasawara (Shunsuke Michieda), a young college student who encourages her to pursue her dreams, she decides to return to studying. After successfully gaining university admission, she unexpectedly encounters Taku again, who is now her college senior. Their chance reunion raises the possibility of an unexpected romantic connection, despite their significant age difference. This 2023 Japanese drama series was directed by Takahiro Aoyama and Takeyoshi Yamamoto.

Hitomi Mamoru (Honoka Yahagi), an HR consultant, feels undervalued at her current job, where she's used more as a publicist than a human resources professional. One night, she meets the charismatic Sakyo Shiori (Atsuhiro Inukai) at a bar and unexpectedly wakes up at his house the next morning. Sakyo, the CEO of struggling company Jet Black, wants Hitomi to improve his firm's employee retention. As they work together, an unexpected connection begins to develop between them. Based on a manga series by Yatsumi Tsumu, "Troubles All Aboard!" is a 2023 Japanese drama series directed by Tomohiro Takahashi, Fuga Yaegashi, and Watanabe Yuya.

Hirabayashi Takuto (Horii Arata), Kyohei Hano (Yuki Yamada), and Hajime Okayama (Mitsuya Ryo) are three carefree friends sharing a rented house. Their comfortable life is suddenly disrupted when Takuto discovers an abandoned baby with a mysterious note claiming "This is your baby." Unsure of the child's parentage, the three inexperienced men must navigate unexpected fatherhood together. As they struggle to care for the infant, they face the challenges of determining the real father and wondering if the baby's mother will ever return. Their journey of accidental co-parenting tests their friendship and forces them to grow up quickly. This is a 2017 Japanese comedy-drama series directed by Okamoto Shingo and Komaki Sakura.

In the heart of Kyoto, former top-chef Nobuyuki Yazawa (Ryohei Otani) and his partner Shinobu Senke (Rena Takeda) run Nobu, a unique bar mysteriously connected to Aiteria, a parallel medieval European universe. Their establishment has become popular, attracting patrons from across this alternate world with its delicious food and renowned Toriaezu Nama beer. When Ingrid (Miki Mizuno), a witch-like woman with a love for alcohol and sweets, arrives at Nobu, she quickly becomes the center of attention and rumors. Archbishop Rodrigo (Satoru Matsuo) learns of her presence and moves to apprehend her and her associates. Nobuyuki and Shinobu, who have previously narrowly escaped legal troubles, now face a challenging decision: protect Ingrid or risk another confrontation with powerful officials. This is a 2022 Japanese drama based on the light novel series by Natsuya Semikawa, directed by Hiroshi Shinagawa.

In the heart of Kyoto, a unique bar called Nobu harbors an extraordinary secret: its entrance connects to Aiteria, an alternate world reminiscent of medieval Europe. Nobuyuki Yazawa (Ryohei Otani), a former high-end restaurant chef, now runs Nobu, dedicating himself to serving exceptional food and drink. Shinobu Senke (Rena Takeda), a sharp and attractive young woman, assists him in managing the bar's diverse clientele from both Japan and Aiteria. As customers from two worlds converge at Nobu, enjoying its fine cuisine, the bar's success seems unparalleled. However, the unique connection between these worlds raises questions about how long this harmonious situation can last. Based on the Japanese light novel series by Natsuya Semikawa, "Isekai Izakaya Nobu - Season 1" is a 2020 Japanese drama directed by Hiroshi Shinagawa.

Yui Sato (Airi Matsui), a contracted worker at Amagi Pharmaceuticals, struggles with life's challenges, especially after losing her beloved dog. At a local bar, her emotional breakdown catches the attention of Kyoichi Amagi (Mokomichi Hayami), the company's CEO, who coldly tells her to go home. Enraged by his disdain, Yui impulsively strikes him, leaving him on the floor. The next day, Yui is shocked to discover Kyoichi is her boss. Instead of firing her, he makes an unusual request that leaves her with no choice but to comply. Caught between fear of losing her job and confusion about her boss's strange demand, Yui finds herself in an unexpected and complicated situation. This is a 2020 Japanese romantic comedy drama based on the manga series by Shiki Kokonose, directed by Taeko Kikuchi and Kenji Kuwajima.

In Tokyo, a beheaded corpse with an impossibly sharp cut and no blood catches the attention of ambitious news reporter Mio Sanjo (Mai Fukagawa). She witnesses a mysterious black dust emerging from the wound, which only she can see. Two enigmatic men, Kakeru Osagami (Saotome Taichi) and Sho Iotsu (Endo Yuya), share her ability to perceive this strange phenomenon. Kakeru, a "blade master," is on a dangerous mission to hunt down "filth blades" - swords forged from human evil that can corrupt their wielders. With each blade he neutralizes, Kakeru absorbs some of the "filth," risking his own soul in the process. As he continues his quest, the question remains: can he eliminate all the blades before the darkness consumes him? This is a 2022 Japanese supernatural drama directed by Fujii Michihito and Kuwajima Kenji.

Kokoro Yamihara (Mitsuki Takahata), a leading entertainment magazine reporter, first met police officer Toramatsu Asada (Kei Tanaka) one night when he was drunk, causing her to miss a potential scoop. Despite this rocky start, they soon became lovers and now dream of marriage. However, their relationship is complicated by Toramatsu's unresolved past love life and Kokoro's dark family secret. As they struggle to be honest with each other, a series of mysterious murders occurs, with victims found with their blood completely drained. The couple must navigate their personal challenges while also investigating these gruesome killings. This is a 2023 Japanese drama series directed by Toichiro Ruto and Ko Kanai.

Kanoko Urabe (Honoka Matsumoto) lives in a rural village with her mother in early Showa-era Japan. However, Kanoko's uncanny ability to detect lies has made her an outcast, resulting in her decision to leave to avoid further burdening her mother. Kanoko finds her way to the town of Tsukumoya, where she meets Soma Iwai (Ouji Suzuka), a young, debt-stricken detective who rescues her after she collapses from hunger. To Kanoko's surprise, Soma finds her lie-detecting skills impressive and useful, and he offers her a job as his assistant. Combining Soma's deductive reasoning skills and Kanoko's abilities, they begin investigating strange incidents and solving crimes – but as they spend more time together, they might develop a personal relationship, too. This drama was adapted from the manga series of the same name by Ritsu Miyako.

Eiji Urashima (Ryosuke Yamada), a university student, harbors a dark secret: he is the son of a notorious serial killer who targets female students. Struggling with memory blackouts and growing fears of inheriting his father's murderous tendencies, Eiji becomes increasingly anxious when a new murder mirrors his father's brutal style. Desperate to uncover the truth, he teams up with Nami (Rina Kawaei), the victim's closest friend, to investigate the mysterious killings. As they delve deeper, Eiji must confront the terrifying possibility that he might be unknowingly following in his father's footsteps. This is a 2022 Japanese mystery thriller drama based on the manga by Hajime Inoryuu and directed by Hiroaki Matsuyama.