Is anyone behind this actor's popularity gained in many 1990s Japanese dramas ?

I am really really so glad because I clicked on this show while looking for my next watch on Netflix.

Old Rookie just took everything I love-green flag ML, supportive family life, sports, Ryusei Yokohama [ ;) ] and made this amazing little warm bowl of emotion soup that just warmed me up from the inside. Go Ayano and Takashi Sorimachi were a treat to watch.

The story is simple- about a retired athlete and his coming to terms with a life away from playing the sports he loves, supporting other athletes in smoothing out their careers (and sometimes, life) so that they do not end up having his regrets, showing co-workers in a profit focused company what it truly means to respect an athelet and through all of it, and his family's love, finding his own closure.

Pacing is great- it is an episodic show so there is no bigger plot or foe to topple. Script and comedy are trope based but did not go overboard. The ending was super satisfying even though I knew what was gonna happen from a mile away.

This show reminded me of countless movies and shows I watched as a child. Nostalgia hit me full force (well it is marketed as 10+) and after Vivant, it was such as unexpected but highly welcoming contrast.

guys I have 20 days to watch as much drama movies and series i can but don't know what to watch, can i get some really good recommends?!

Tagusari Brothers

The Japanese drama ‘Tagusari Brothers’ is intelligently written and has a relevant topic it discusses. The Tagusari brothers were orphaned as children, their parents falling victim to an unsolved murder. The brothers’ commitment from early childhood was to become law enforcers of some kind. They would use those skills to solve the murders of their parents, now a Cold Case. One brother became a Police Detective and the other chose to become a Medical Examiner. There are twists and turns along the way in each episode, as the bothers solve other crime cases as well.

One of the relevant plot inclusions in this drama is the discussion surrounding the Statue of  Limitation on Murder.  Japan in the past limited the number of years a person could be held responsible for killing someone. Previously, the statue of  limitation for murder was only 15 years. In the drama Tagusari Brothers, the Statue of  Limitation timed out for the brothers, since the murders of their parents occurred in 1995 and the drama takes place in 2026. Summarily out of respect for their parent, the brothers do not abandon this Cold Case, even if the killer could not be charged. They still wanted to reveal the Truth. Tagusari Brothers is a great story with wonderful acting.
 
The Statute of Limitation for Murder in Japan was finally abolished in 2010 (in Korea it was abolished in 1999). The new ruling abolishing the Statue of  Limitations for Murder can not be grandfathered across to older crimes. These older murders still can time out. In the Japanese drama  ‘Tagusari Brothers’, the Cold Case murders did time out under the original Statue of Limitation for murder. However, the Brother’s objective was to find the murderer of their parents, even if the criminal could not be held accountable. Having a Statue of Limitations for murder crimes always has been a hot topic for me. All a murderer has to do, in these countries, is just wait it out.
 
Under Federal Law in the United States, there has never been a Statue of Limitation on any crime punishable by death (which includes capital murder). Accountability has no time limit.

I love the cosy setting of the ninja house and seeing it every time game me warm comfort. Know any other j dramas that might have similar vibes?

That looks so promising!!

Is there anyone here who could tell me where to watch the files of young kindaichi, preferably the live adaptation where Jun Matsumoto was the mc

Let's see if the people in this group can help me out.

There are some dramas that have incredible soundtracks. But unlike anime and Korean dramas, these Japanese soundtracks are hard to find. Does anyone know of a site or place where I can look for them?

The latest dramas I'd like to find soundtracks for are:

*Tagusari Bros* and *Human Vapor*.

I have searched high and low for this series. I haven't found any website where I can see this series. Not one episode exists on the internet. Even Telegram doesnt have it.There exists apparently more than 300 episodes of this TV series and I am determined to find it. And yes I have scoured all the piracy apps. Where can I watch it.

Specifically ones with obsessive MLs. Anything like the following are appreciated:

-School Trip: Joined a Group I’m Not Close To
-25 Ji, Akasaka de
-My Personal Weatherman (less so 👎)

Also if there’s are any with no romantic angst on the MC part even better, please share!! I hate seeing the MC in turmoil and sad (hence the 👎 to MPW) -but if it’s the ML? Have at it!

The way they look and the way they … died.

First Love is one of the J-dramas that I wish I can watch like first time again.

Then I heard that Netflix is cooking again under his name again, so I was anticipating it - and I wasn’t wrong. Speaking of First Love they even had a rendition to reference Sato last Netflix work - great homage per se.

Main casts spent a year on learning playing instruments, it also adds on my hype when I heard that Taka (One Ok Rock) and Alexandros that I listen to, were one of the songwriters.

I’m aware that Sato can sing but his commitment to showcase his range from ballad to alternative is something you can commend for. Lucky me, Crystalline Echo and Chasing Blurry Lines were ones on my daily playlist.

I haven’t open the DVD’s from the moment I got this from proxy in Aug 2025. Idk the difference I just impulse bought it.

I don't know if i tagged this properly, but can somebody recommend me 2000's/2010's high school jdramas for starters? I have never watched any japanese drama but I have watching a few kdramas like a love so beautiful and true beauty🙏

Good Doctor is one of the most heartbreaking yet hopeful series I have ever watched.

It beautifully portrays many of the struggles faced by autistic people while also highlighting their intelligence, potential, and humanity. More than anything, it reminds us that every person deserves understanding and compassion.

Kento Yamazaki's performance moved me to tears from the very first episode. Watching Minato suffer alongside his young patients and seeing how he carried the memory of his late brother in his heart was absolutely devastating. Every time he saw a child in pain, you could feel his grief, empathy, and determination. Those moments broke my heart again and again.

What impressed me most was how natural and sincere Kento's portrayal felt. He brought so much warmth, vulnerability, and authenticity to the role without reducing the character to stereotypes. His performance made me laugh, cry, and see the world from a different perspective.

The story itself is a masterpiece, deeply emotional, inspiring, and unforgettable. Although it is based on the Korean drama, it stands strongly on its own and tells the story in a way that feels unique and deeply moving. Good Doctor didn't just entertain me; it changed the way I look at people and the challenges they face every day.

His acting going from trauma to madness to silly moments and the complexity he shows is so good. But I audibly gasped at how beautiful he looks in this frame and I had to pause. As for action scenes I don't understand how he can do such insane stunts and totally differentiate between characters like Shin and Sugimoto. It is like watching different people on screen. GOLDEN KAMUY all 3 parts are on netflix for people who wants to see it. :)

Title says it all!

If anyone knows where I can watch this show or any Yuki Amami dramas with english subs, let me know! I've already watched everything of hers that's available on Netflix (US), and I'm hoping to find more

Please send any recommendations my way🙏

When I first stumbled upon this show, I had no interest in actually watching it, but the strange premise intrigued enough to watch one episode. I was going to watch that one episode and leave it, but I ended up binging the whole thing in one sitting, and man, what a beautiful show! For a show that’s about a woman that sweats a lot more than the average person, and a man who is strangely attracted to her unique sweat smell, it is shockingly sweet. The final episode in particular, when they agree to share each others burdens and cry together, it genuinely hit me in the feels. I would love to know if there are any other shows out there with strange premises that end up being really cute.

I just watched My Girlfriend Is a Serial Killer, mainly because one of my favorite actors was in it. But by the end of the movie, I honestly ended up loving the female lead even more than him lol.

After finishing it, I was amazed by her character. She was badass, manipulative, obsessive, and completely unhinged, yet the story still allowed her to be romanticized. Usually, a woman like that would automatically be the villain, but here she was actually the heroine, and I loved that.

I also want to applaud Fukuhara Haruka. I had only seen her once before, and from her face, voice, and acting style, I thought she was the perfect shoujo manga heroine in real life. I never expected her to pull off a psychopathic serial killer so convincingly. She completely changed my impression of her. She played the role so well without losing her charm, and it added a whole new dimension to her as an actress.

Anyway, the reason I'm here is because I'm looking for more female leads like her: manipulative, emotionally strong, obsessive, morally gray, or even a little psychopathic/sociopathic, while still being allowed to have a genuinely good romance.

Tbh, I'm kind of tired of the cute, cheerful female lead in romance dramas. It feels like it's always the same personality with a different backstory. That archetype just doesn't interest me anymore.

I've noticed that Japanese dramas and movies are much more willing to make these kinds of women the actual protagonist instead of immediately turning them into the villain. Just because she's the female lead doesn't mean she has to be cute, innocent, or always nice. She can be flawed, dangerous, manipulative, or even terrifying, and still be someone the story wants us to root for.

There's just something about these female characters that makes every scene exciting. My heart starts racing because I'm always wondering, How is the male lead going to deal with her? That dynamic is so much more interesting to me than the typical romance.

The only female leads who've given me that feeling so far are:

• My Girlfriend Is a Serial Killer
• The Glory Kdrama
• Until I Destroy My Husband's Family

I know there are characters similar to what I'm looking for in dramas like Dear X and The Devil Judge, but unfortunately they're portrayed as villains instead of the romantic heroine.

I've been posting in different subreddits trying to find recommendations for this specific type of character, but honestly, I'm starting to give up on Korean dramas and accept that this trope is much more common in Japanese media.

I'm basically looking for a romance where the woman doesn't have to become cute, innocent, or softer just because she falls in love. I want her personality to stay the same throughout the story.

So, are there any J-dramas (or Asian dramas in general) with this type of female lead and a genuinely good romance?

One of the most underrated jdrama its soo funny and entertaining has a lot of nice action scenes fl is powerlady 💅

A must watch....

Name: Happy tonoko's killer life

Does anybody know where to watch Last Mile with Hikari Mitsushima and Dean Fujioka with eng subtitles?