Top 10 Best Japanese Dramas

Out of the Korean, Japanese, and Taiwanese versions, the best one is the Japanese version. It's funny - really funny. The cast was outstanding. Definitely a must-watch!

I loved all the characters, and I loved the unity in the school. The comedy made me laugh so much I had to film most of it for safekeeping. Also, I cried through an entire box of tissues at the end. Thinking about it makes me feel like crying again, lol.

Funniest drama ever with a perfect cast. Goofiness galore!

This is the first drama I've ever seen, and I completely fell for it. I felt so sorry for Domyouji, even when I hated him in the beginning. However, I realized that he was so lonely, especially with such a mother. Best drama ever. I recommend watching it if you haven't already.

This is the best Japanese drama I have ever seen. I was going to give my vote to Hana Kimi since I like that story more, but taking acting, music, etc., into consideration, I think this is better than Hana Kimi.

This is the first Asian drama I ever watched, and I'm sure that has something to do with my vote, but HYD is the best drama I've ever seen. The only one that has come remotely close for me is Hana Kimi. Both of these titles are absolutely worth seeing.

Ever since I saw the first season, I knew it was going to be my favorite drama, and it still is. I watched all three seasons and the movie twice in a row at one point. I can never get tired of it, and I loved all the actors.

Gokusen is amazing. It has a lot of great messages, and it will make you laugh and cry along with the perfectly cast characters. WARNING: ADDICTIVE.

I watched every episode and re-ran them many times. That's how much I love this.

After the beginning of the drama, I cried with every episode. Very poignant. I have had cancer twice and fully appreciate this drama personally.

I cried not just a litre of tears but a drum of them! Very heartbreaking and sensible. It teaches you how to appreciate life.

I'm sure most people agree that this was one of the most touching and heartbreaking dramas they have ever seen.

It's so funny. The actors and actresses really get into character, and it's just hilarious.

Very convincing tomboy character and fun plot with steady character growth. The story has pretty decent depth. Better than the sappy dramas in the top 10, any day.

Very interesting drama. I feel good about her acting, and there are also a lot of things to learn from this drama.

This drama is the best I have ever seen. The plot was interesting, and the character development was brilliant. The more you watch this show, the more addictive it gets!

I had a lot of fun watching this drama. It's one of the best J-dramas I have seen. If you loved watching this, you would also like Keizoku 2.

I really loved this drama. It's so awesome, with lots of twists.

Very funny drama. Each girl has a very unique relationship with her butler.

Very engaging. I finished all the episodes in two nights.

It's a good drama. I enjoyed watching it. If you are a J-drama fan, you will love it, as I did.

I couldn't stop laughing when I watched this. This is one of the best romantic comedies I have ever seen! I really liked the ending. I am not saying that I hated the anime ending, but Sunako and Kyohei became a couple in the live-action, which made me very happy. I love both the anime and the drama.

This drama holds a very special spot in my heart. It's where I got hooked on Kame. The story is light, nice, cute, and romantic. One of my favorites, indeed!

This drama is so deep about loving yourself, but it's also funny.

Very well acted, some performances are even over-the-top, but it works within the intense drama. It has a traditional Japanese-style revenge storyline, yet the setting, script, and characters bring something new to the drama. It truly represents the current Japanese workplace and culture, resonating deeply in Japan. A very original and strong drama that people will definitely get hooked on from the start, becoming deeply invested in all the major characters.

My favorite Japanese drama of all time. And still, no one can beat this, not even Korean dramas. I just loved the cast so much.

This drama has a deep meaning. Everyone will be touched by the storyline.

I've watched this drama maybe five times, and I still want to watch it again someday. This story is so touching at times, and it's even more so because everyone thinks they are the worst. But they have such big hearts, and they just want to achieve their dreams. Love them all.

Seriously, it's a very great drama! I re-watched this drama many times.

I love Haruma! This drama was totally worth watching because of his hotness.

Though I love most of the dramas listed here, hands down, Bloody Monday is the best. It has a plot worth watching and powerful characters too. I've rewatched this an uncountable number of times and still love it.

I loved the original Korean movie version of this drama. The Japanese version is fun to watch.

The first-ever J-drama I watched, and still my favorite. I've been watching nothing but J-dramas ever since!

Very nice drama and movie. The love connection was AMAZING, and the storyline was unique (in a good way).

Watched it, and it's very touching. I cried until my eyes puffed up.