5 Recommendations for the Best Japanese Thriller Dramas Available on Netflix

Kapanlagi.com - Japanese Dramas always have their own charm, especially in the thriller genre filled with puzzles, tension, and unexpected plot twists. Netflix has become one of the platforms that presents various high-quality thriller dorama titles with thrilling and deep stories.

From tales of revenge to murder case investigations, Japanese thriller dramas offer an exhilarating viewing experience. Some series are even adapted from popular manga or true stories, which adds to the excitement.

If KLovers enjoy mystery-filled dramas that challenge logic and spark curiosity, here are 5 of the best Japanese thriller dramas to watch on Netflix.

1. BURN THE HOUSE DOWN (2023)

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This drama tells the story of Anzu Murata (Mei Nagano) in her quest to uncover the mystery of the Mitarai family's house fire that occurred 13 years ago. Anzu disguises herself as a housekeeper in the family to seek the truth and reclaim the home that once belonged to her.

As the story unfolds, various secrets begin to emerge, including the involvement of unexpected people in the fire incident. The tension escalates as Anzu faces various obstacles that threaten her mission.

2. TOKYO SWINDLERS (2024)

Recommendations for Japanese Thriller Dramas. (source: mydramalist)

TOKYO SWINDLERS tells the story of a group of real estate con artists operating in Tokyo. Led by Harison Yamanaka (Etsushi Toyokawa), they execute cunning schemes by posing as property owners and selling them illegally.

The conflict intensifies when they recruit a new member, Takumi Tsujimoto (Go Ayano), who has big ambitions. Together, they plan the biggest scam targeting properties worth 10 billion Yen.

3. ERASED (2017)

Recommendations for Japanese Thriller Dramas. (source: mydramalist)

Adapted from the popular manga BOKU DAKE GA INAI MACHI by Kei Sanbe, ERASED tells the story of Satoru Fujinuma (Yuki Furukawa) who has the ability to return to the past.

When his mother is mysteriously murdered, Satoru uses his power to go back 18 years to uncover the truth behind the incident. He discovers that this case is connected to a series of serial murders targeting children.

4. MR HIIRAGI’S HOMEROOM (2019)

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This drama presents tension in a school environment when an art teacher named Ibuki Hiiragi (Masaki Suda) announces that all the students of class 3A are his hostages.

He demands the students to reveal the truth behind the suicide of a student in the past. The situation becomes tense as each student begins to unveil their dark secrets.

5. DEAREST (2021)

Recommendations for Japanese Thriller Dramas. (source: mydramalist)

DEAREST tells the story of Rio Sanada (Yuriko Yoshitaka), a young CEO of Sanada Wellness who becomes involved in a murder case. As a key witness, she begins to uncover the mystery behind the crime, which turns out to be connected to a missing persons case in her village in 2006.

The tension escalates when the detective handling the case is her ex-boyfriend, Daiki Miyazaki (Kohei Matsushita). The blend of thriller, mystery, and romantic drama makes DEAREST a viewing experience full of surprises.

That’s the recommendation for Japanese thriller dramas. Stay tuned for more celebrity news. If not now, when?

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