7 Highest Rated Japanese Psychopath Dramas, Full of Tension - With Horror Elements

Kapanlagi.com - Japanese dramas often explore deep and complex themes, including the mysterious and tense lives of psychopaths. In this article, Kapanlagi will provide recommendations for Japanese dramas about the highest rated psychopaths.

With captivating storylines and compelling characters, these dramas take viewers into a dark and psychologically intriguing world. How do the main characters confront their dark sides and interact with those around them?

Let's explore some of the highest rated Japanese dramas about psychopaths that not only succeed in ratings, but also leave a deep impression on their viewers.

1. LIMIT (2013)

Drama Limit (credit: mydramalist.com)

Japanese drama with the highest rating is titled LIMIT. This drama tells the story of Mizuki Konno, a high school student who used to live a peaceful life, but everything changed when their school bus fell from a cliff due to a tired driver.

The accident killed most of their classmates. Only five students survived. However, these survivors are trapped at the bottom of the cliff without any help. Instead of working together to survive, these students are divided in order to survive.

2. BORDER (2014)

Drama BORDER (credit: mydramalist.com)

Japanese drama about psychopaths, the second highest rated drama is BORDER. It tells the story of Ango Ishikawa, a smart and ambitious detective with keen observation skills. His focus is solely on his work, leaving almost no personal life. One day, Ango is shot in the head by a killer at a crime scene. After the incident, Ango is on the verge of death and starts being able to see and communicate with the dead.

3. DEATH NOTE (2015)

Drama Death Note (credit: mydramalist.com)

Adapted from the popular manga, the drama DEATH NOTE is also a Japanese drama about the highest-rated psychopath that is not to be missed. It tells the story of Light Yagami, an ordinary student who one day finds a book called Death Note that changes his life.

This book awakens his sense of justice and deviant genius, making him a killer named Kira who punishes criminals. L, a famous private detective, appears to capture Kira and confronts Light directly.

4. RE:MIND (2017)

Drama Re:Mind (credit: mydramalist.com)

Di tahun 2017 ada drama Jepang tentang psikopat rating tertinggi berjudul RE:MIND. Sebelas teman sekelas SMA terbangun dan menemukan diri mereka terikat di meja ruang makan besar. Ketakutan dan kebingungan saat mereka mencoba memahami alasan di balik situasi ini.

Di tengah upaya mencari jalan keluar, mereka secara tak terduga mengungkap berbagai rahasia kelam yang selama ini tersembunyi di antara mereka. Setiap petunjuk baru membawa mereka lebih dekat pada kebenaran, namun juga menguji batas persahabatan dan kepercayaan mereka.

5. 3 NEN A GUMI: IMA KARA MINA-SAN WA, HITOJICHI DESU (2019)

Drama 3 Nen A Gumi: Ima kara Mina-san wa, Hitojichi Desu (credit: mydramalist.com)

The next drama is 3 NEN A GUMI: IMA KARA MINA-SAN WA, HITOJICHI DESU. This Japanese drama about the highest-rated psychopath tells the story of 29 students in class 3-A, who only have 10 days left before their graduation.

However, their homeroom teacher named Hiiragi tells them that they will not be able to graduate until the truth behind the death of a student who died a few months ago is revealed. Their final lesson is to uncover the hidden truth.

6. GANNIBAL (2022)

Drama Gannibal (credit: mydramalist.com)

In 2022 there is a Japanese drama about the highest-rated psychopath titled GANNIBAL. It tells the story of a new police officer who is stationed in a remote village. However, he is unaware that the village has a dark secret and crosses the boundaries of cannibalism.

As he begins to investigate a series of strange events, after several people disappear, he slowly realizes the terrifying danger that lurks. Now, he must fight to survive and uncover the truth before becoming the next victim.

7. MITARAI KE, ENJOU SURU (2023)

Drama Mitaraike, Enjou Suru (credit: mydramalist.com)

And the highest-rated Japanese psychopath drama is the latest drama titled MITARAI KE, ENJOU SURU. This drama tells the story of the Mitarai family who have been running a hospital for several generations. One day, their house burned down, but they don't know who did it.

13 years later, there is a figure named Murata Anzu, a maid agency assistant hired by Mitarai Makiko. Murata Anzu soon works at the Mitarai house as a housekeeper. However, she has a secret agenda for working in their house.

Those are some of the highest-rated Japanese psychopath dramas that you can watch. These dramas offer tension and deep intrigue.

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