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.

Natsumi Aoi (Nana Mori) has spent her whole life by the ocean, living in a popular seaside resort where she works as a standup paddleboard instructor and manages her father’s restaurant. She often hangs out with childhood friend Takumi Makino (Fuju Kamio), a carpenter who always seems to be around any time Natsumi needs his help. Natsumi gives little thought to love, although she harbors secret feelings for Takumi, who seems to be besotted with an older woman. But that all threatens to change when she meets Kento Mizushima (Shotaro Mamiya), the well-educated heir to a major Tokyo-based construction company. While Kento and Natsumi seem worlds apart, she starts to develop a crush on him as they get to know each other. However, there might be a chance that Takumi wants his relationship with Natsumi to evolve beyond friendship. Is romance on the horizon for Natsumi and friends with a group of holidaymakers at this sun-soaked resort? This 2023 Japanese drama was directed by Ryo Tanaka.

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.

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.

Serial bookworm Waka Kashiwagi (Yurika Nakamura) has a problem: her collection of books has grown too large to fit in a regular house! But when she bumps into high school classmate Shinobu Kamijo (Ryosuke Hashimoto), it looks like Waka may have found a solution. Now a successful scientific researcher, Shinobu has a large residence that can also house Waka – and her vast array of books. Waka agrees, although the duo have a history: in high school, Shinobu kissed Waka while she was reading in the school library, but moved overseas with his family shortly after. Unbeknownst to Waka, Shinobu still has feelings for her. Will Waka’s love for literature leave no room for romance – or could her new living arrangements lay the foundations for a new relationship? This 2021 Japanese drama series, based on a manga series by Hiiro Kisaragi, was directed by Akimori Sakemi, Yuta Yoshikawa, and Yui Matsuzaki.

Kaori Maejima (Reina Triendl), a design planner at a housing manufacturing company, appears to lead a normal life. Secretly, she has been involved in a long-standing affair with her married boss, Takuma Fuyuki (Hidekazu Mashima). When Haruto Shinonome (Dori Sakurada), a New York-based interior designer, joins her project, Kaori's carefully constructed world begins to unravel. As Haruto challenges her existing relationships and forces her to confront uncomfortable truths, Kaori must decide whether to continue her current path or embrace potential change. Adapted from a manga series by Ririo and Aya Tsukisima, this is a 2019 Japanese romantic drama directed by Takeshi Furusawa, Yusuke Taki, and Osamu Minorikawa.

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.

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.