5 Recommendations for Japanese Dramas that Make You Miss High School, Bring a Nostalgic Sensation

Kapanlagi.com - Japanese Dramas or doramas have become quite popular in recent years. Japanese dramas are loved for often raising unique themes and interesting stories. One of the most beloved Japanese dramas is the dorama that tells stories about high school life. There are quite a few Japanese dramas that evoke nostalgia for high school and are quite popular among dorama viewers.

Japanese dramas about school children have long been a popular genre. These dramas always manage to attract viewers' attention with stories that remind them of the beautiful moments in school. This genre presents tales filled with friendship, first love, and the struggles of teenagers searching for their identity that are relatable and touching.

So, are you interested in watching Japanese dramas that make you miss high school? If so, just check out the list of recommendations and brief reviews below.

1. TALKING NONSENSE ABOUT LOVE (2022)

TALKING NONSENSE ABOUT LOVE (credit: mydramalist)

TALKING NONSENSE ABOUT LOVE is one of those Japanese dramas that brings back memories of high school. This Japanese drama showcases a romantic story about high school love life. The drama focuses on Nishina, Maya, Shiro, and Aoi, who have been good friends since their second year of high school.

Interestingly, these four friends decide not to fall in love. Not stopping there, they also form their own club called the Useless Club. This group conducts research on silly themes and uploads it on social media.

One day, they decide to conduct an experiment from a manga that says, "If you run with a piece of bread in your mouth and collide with someone, you will fall in love". While trying to conduct this experiment, they accidentally collide with someone while biting a piece of bread.

2. BLACK CINDERELLA (2021)

BLACK CINDERELLA (credit: mydramalist)

Another recommended Japanese drama that can evoke nostalgia for high school days is BLACK CINDERELLA. This Japanese drama tells the story of a high school girl named Kamiya Manaha who feels insecure about her appearance. However, she has had a dream since childhood to participate in a beauty contest at her school.

Until one day, problems arise as she catches the attention of the two most handsome students at her school. Kamiya Manaha then becomes involved in a rather complicated love story, leading to her experiencing bullying at her own school.

3. CLASS CRUSH (2019)

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CLASS CRUSH is also a recommended Japanese drama that makes you nostalgic for high school and is a must-watch. This Japanese drama tells the story of eight high school students who are placed in a special boys' class, while in reality, the school is a public school. Due to spending too much time with boys, these eight boys eventually lose the ability to talk to girls.

The eight male students then try various ways to get a girlfriend. Sometimes, the things they do seem silly and full of struggle. This school-themed Japanese drama offers fresh jokes and a story of friendship among high school students that can definitely evoke nostalgia.

4. KIETA HATSUKOI (2021)

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The drama KIETA HATSUKOI is also included in the list of the highest-rated Japanese romantic comedy dramas. This Japanese drama recommendation tells the story of a teenage love triangle. The story is about a student named Aoki who has feelings for Hashimoto, the girl sitting next to him in class.

However, one day Aoki borrows Hashimoto's eraser and finds the name Ida, another male student in the class, written on the eraser. On the other hand, Ida, seeing Aoki holding the eraser, mistakenly assumes that Aoki has feelings for him. As a result, Aoki must find a way to express his feelings to Hashimoto, while also dealing with the confusion related to Ida.

5. NOBUTA WO PRODUCE (2005)

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NOBUTA WO PRODUCE is also a Japanese drama that brings back memories of high school. The Japanese drama NOBUTA WO PRODUCE tells the story of three teenagers trying to maintain their friendship amidst social pressures at school.

The three friends are Shuji Kiritani, a popular student who is close to the most popular girl in school. Akira Kusano is his classmate who has difficulty understanding social dynamics. Their monotonous lives change when a very shy girl, Nobuko Kotani, transfers to their school.

These are some recommendations for Japanese dramas that bring back high school memories. Happy watching and reminiscing about high school!

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