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.

Miri Kono (Mayu Hotta), a piano instructor haunted by her unfulfilled musical dreams, finds solace in melon juice from Sora Aoki's (Riku Hagiwara) food truck. Sora, battling dissociative amnesia, connects with Miri over their shared experiences of disappointment and loss. As they grow closer, Sora struggles with revealing his memory disorder, wondering if a genuine connection is possible between them. Their delicate relationship teeters on the edge of uncertainty, with Sora hoping to build a future despite his challenging condition. This 2023 Japanese romance drama was directed by Kentaro Otani and Akihiko Takaishi.

As a popular fitness trainer, Soyogi Mikami (Reina Triendl) is highly disciplined, especially regarding her diet. Consuming only what she needs to meet her nutritional requirements, Soyogi has lost all interest in the joy of eating. Yuga Tsukuyomi (Riku Hagiwara), a dietary manager with a deep passion for food and cooking, enters her life unexpectedly. When they meet, Yuga offers to make Soyogi a snack so delicious that it reignites her love for food. His regular snack offerings initially raise concerns from her protective older brother, but Yuga's willingness to sign a no-romance agreement puts him at ease. However, as Soyogi and Yuga share midnight snacks, an unexpected romance begins to bloom. Yuki Saito, Atsushi Kaneshige, and Yuki Shimizu directed this 2023 Japanese romantic comedy series.

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.

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.

Shifumi Asano (Yuka Itaya) is a renowned architect, thriving in her careers. On the other hand, Toru Kojima (Ren Nagase) is a medical school student, bored with his life. Despite their differences and a twenty-year age gap, fate brings them together, creating an unexpected connection. Though Shifumi is married, she and Toru begin an affair, inspiring Toru’s friend, Koji Ohara (Genta Matsuda), to seduce Kimiko Kawano (MEGUMI), a housewife and mother of one of his students. With so much complexity in their relationships, will either of these couples find true happiness? Adapted from the novel of the same name by Kaori Ekuni, this 2024 Japanese series was directed by Shinji Kuma.

Thirty-year-old real estate firm employee Rei Mizukawa (Haruka Shimazaki) is stuck in a rut and is determined to get out, so she quits her job and launches an art subscription company. When she meets and starts a relationship with the handsome, fun-loving freelance photographer Shuto Arima (Keisuke Watanabe), she thinks she now has it all – an exciting job and the perfect boyfriend! However, after a few weeks, she starts to notice something strange about Shuto: he seems to have no interest in getting intimate with her. When she confronts him about the subject, Shuto replies that they have so much to do together besides intimacy. Rei decides to try to change his mind. Will she succeed, or has her “perfect” relationship hit an insurmountable obstacle? This 2022 Japanese drama series was directed by Koto Nagata, Daiki Hamano, Eiji Takano, and Megumi Aiba.

After being dumped by her ex-boyfriend on their six-year anniversary, Miyabi Sayama (Yuuka Sugai) immerses herself into her job on the sales team at a real estate firm. Meanwhile, Tsukasa Donose (Takuya Kusakawa), is a highly successful company CEO, seeks a marriage of convenience to satisfy societal expectations. When he meets Miyabi, he proposes a “business marriage” where she can live rent-free in a luxury apartment, and he can present a “wife" to the world. There’s just one clause: If they develop genuine romantic emotions, they must divorce. However, cupid has other plans, and their arrangement beings to falter as emotions come into play. This 2024 Japanese drama series was based on a manga series of the same name by Kirato Ruka and was directed by Takayoshi Tanazawa.

Kashiwagi Kokoro (Ouji Suzuka) is a university student whose new relationship with Kamijo Sayo (Momoko Tanabe) is suddenly complicated when his ex-girlfriend Omori Ringo (Sakurako Konishi) unexpectedly moves in with him. Despite having previously left Kokoro for another man, Ringo now appears homeless and vulnerable, prompting Kokoro to secretly provide her shelter. Torn between his current girlfriend and his compassionate nature, Kokoro struggles to maintain the delicate balance of his personal life while hiding Ringo's presence from Sayo. As tensions mount and the potential for discovery looms, the drama explores the complex dynamics of love, loyalty, and unexpected cohabitation. Based on a manga series by Tamaizumi, "Sweet Moratorium" is a 2023 Japanese drama series that was directed by Tamada Shinya.

In a moment of despair, high-achieving high school student Mikoto Ochiai (Akari Takaishi) contemplates suicide after a failed love confession. However, her life takes an unexpected turn when she finds that she’s not alone on the school’s rooftop. As she explains her situation to physics teacher Jin Haiba (Ryo Hashimoto), he offers an unconventional proposition: enter a romantic relationship with him before deciding her fate. Although most students see Jin as a loser due to his gambling addiction and lack of direction in life, Mikoto’s perception of him changes as she spends more time with him. In the midst of their unconventional relationship, both Mikoto and Jin discover that sometimes the most profound changes come from the most unexpected places.

Suzu Yukimiya (Yuriko Yoshitaka), a 35-year-old obstetrician, relocates to a small seaside town after losing her job at a major hospital due to a lawsuit. Feeling frustrated with her mundane life, she goes camping alone one night and encounters Issei Hiiragi (Takumi Kitamura), a deaf young man who unexpectedly kisses her. Despite their initial chance meeting and significant age difference, fate continues to bring them together. As Suzu struggles with her professional disappointments, this unexpected connection offers her a potential path to personal renewal and unexpected love. "On A Starry Night" is a 2023 Japanese drama series directed by Fukagawa Yoshihiro and Yamamoto Daisuke.

The Special Disaster Management team is a rapid response unit dedicated to saving lives during meteorological emergencies. Led by the charismatic yet blunt Kankuro Haruhara (Tomohisa Yamashita), the team often grapples with his sharp criticisms. Among the newest recruits is Aya Kumota (Natsuki Deguchi), a determined and straightforward rookie in the meteorological field. Initially skeptical of Aya, Kankuro soon realizes her tenacity could be a vital asset. As a deadly storm barrels toward Tokyo, the team faces their greatest challenge yet. Can Kankuro, Aya, and their colleagues act swiftly enough to avert a catastrophe? This 2024 Japanese drama series was based on a manga by Kana Ozawa and was directed by Ryo Tanaka and Tomonobu Moriwaki.

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.

Yaeko Kogure (Haru), a 27-year-old office worker, is devastated when her fiancé breaks up with her just after she quits her job. Seeking solace, she spontaneously enrolls in a violin class where she meets Rihito Kase (Taishi Nakagawa), a university student, and Yukie Kitagawa (Matsushita Yuki), a married woman. As Rihito harbors feelings for their violin teacher, Yaeko unexpectedly develops romantic feelings for him. This drama, adapted from a manga series serialized between 2013 and 2018, explores unexpected connections and personal transformations through the shared love of music. "You, Me, and Bach" is a 2019 Japanese drama series directed by Fuminori Kaneko, Kentaro Takemura, and Ryosuke Fukuda.

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.