8 Most Popular Japanese Dramas About Strong Women with Various Genres

Kapanlagi.com - Japanese dramas often present inspiring stories, and one of the most interesting themes is Japanese dramas about women who are strong. These dramas depict women's struggles in facing various challenges in life.

These challenges themselves are diverse, such as in the field of career, family, and personal relationships. They portray strong, dedicated, and determined women who not only fight for themselves but also for the people around them.

So, what are these Japanese dramas? Here is a list of Japanese dramas about strong women that are most popular for various genres. Let's check it out, KLovers.

1. BOKU NO ITA JIKAN (2014)

Drama Boku no Ita Jikan (credit: imdb.com)

Japanese drama about the first tough woman is titled BOKU NO ITA JIKAN. It tells the story of Sawada Takuto, an ordinary college student who suddenly develops ALS, a deadly and incurable disease.

Realizing that his remaining life is limited and not much, Takuto chooses not to drown in despair. Instead, he decides to live his life with enthusiasm and enjoy every remaining moment.

2. OUROBOROS (2015)

Drama Ouroboros (credit: imdb.com)

Japanese drama about a tough second woman there is a drama titled OUROBOROS. It tells the story of Ryuzaki Ikuo and Danno Tatsuya, two orphaned children who grew up in an orphanage. When they were young, they witnessed the murder of a staff member of the orphanage whom they considered as an older sibling.

However, the case was covered up by the authorities with golden hands. Fifteen years later, Ikuo becomes a high-ranking detective, while Tatsuya becomes a prominent member of a criminal group. Despite being on opposite sides of the law, they strive to uncover the truth behind their foster sibling's death.

3. THE FULL-TIME WIFE ESCAPIST (2016)

Drama The Full-Time Wife Escapist (credit: imdb.com)

Next, there is a Japanese drama about a strong woman titled THE FULL-TIME WIFE ESCAPIST. This drama tells the story of Moriyama Mikuri, a 25-year-old graduate who fails to secure a permanent job and feels alienated after being laid off from a temporary job.

During her break, she works as a housemaid for Tsuzaki Hiramasa, a bachelor. Unexpectedly, Hiramasa proposes a contract marriage to Mikuri. They marry in secret, but can they navigate married life?

4. SWITCHED (2018)

Drama Switched (credit: imdb.com)

Punya kisah fantasi, drama SWITCHED juga masuk daftar drama Jepang tentang wanita tangguh berikutnya. Ayumi Kohinata, seorang remaja populer dan pemalu, tiba-tiba mendapati dirinya berada di tubuh teman sekelasnya yang tidak populer bernama Zenko Umine.

Kebingungan dan ketakutan, Ayumi baru saja memulai hubungan dengan pacar pertamanya dan harus menghadapi kenyataan baru ini. Pada hari kencan pertamanya, Ayumi pun menerima telepon misterius dari Zenko yang mengatakan dia akan mati.

Ayumi pun menyaksikan Zenko melompat dari gedung dan kemudian terbangun di rumah sakit dalam tubuh Zenko. Dengan Zenko yang tidak berniat kembali ke tubuhnya sendiri, Ayumi harus mencari cara untuk mendapatkan kembali hidupnya yang sebenarnya.

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: imdb.com)

Memiliki plot tentang balas dendam, drama 3 NEN A GUMI: IMA KARA MINA-SAN WA, HITOJICHI DESU juga gak boleh kalian lewatkan. Drama Jepang tentang wanita tangguh ini berkisah tentang 29 siswa kelas 3-A, yang hanya memiliki 10 hari lagi sebelum kelulusan mereka.

Namun, wali kelas bernama Hiiragi memberi tahu mereka kalau tidak akan bisa lulus sampai kebenaran di balik kematian seorang siswa yang meninggal beberapa bulan sebelumnya terungkap. Pelajaran terakhir mereka adalah mengungkap misteri kebenaran yang tersembunyi.

6. ALICE IN BORDERLAND (2020)

Drama Alice in Borderland (credit: imdb.com)

Rekomendasi drama Jepang tentang wanita tangguh lainnya ada drama berjudul ALICE IN BORDERLAND. Berkisah tentang Arisu Ryohei, seorang pemuda yang terobsesi dengan video game, tiba-tiba menemukan dirinya terperangkap di Tokyo yang aneh dan kosong.

Tidak sendiri, ia harus berkompetisi dalam permainan berbahaya untuk bertahan hidup. Di dunia ini Arisu bertemu juga dengan Usagi, seorang wanita yang bermain game sendirian. Keduanya berpetualang bersama dan mengungkap misteri demi misteri sambil bertahan hidup.

7. CURSED IN LOVE (2020)

Drama Cursed in Love (credit: imdb.com)

Still in the same year, this time there is a Japanese drama about a strong woman in 2020 called CURSED IN LOVE. Nao, a confectioner, reunites with Tsubaki, her childhood sweetheart. They were separated due to a family murder tragedy.

More than 15 years later, they meet again in a confectionery competition. Although Nao hides her past, Tsubaki proposes to her. They unite despite facing various difficulties in life. However, the truth about the murder 15 years ago remains a mystery.

8. FIRST LOVE: HATSUKOI (2022)

Drama First Love: Hatsukoi (credit: imdb.com)

Di tahun 2022 ada drama Jepang tentang wanita tangguh berjudul FIRST LOVE: HATSUKOI. Bermula di akhir tahun 90an, Yae dan Harumichi jatuh cinta. Namun, setelah lulus SMA, mereka berpisah, Yae ke Tokyo untuk kuliah, dan Harumichi bergabung dengan pasukan Bela Diri.

Hingga akhirnya dua dekade berlalu tanpa kontak. Yae, sekarang merupakan seorang sopir taksi, dan Harumichi, bekerja di perusahaan keamanan dan tinggal di kota yang sama. Takdir mempertemukan mereka lagi setelah 20 tahun, menghidupkan kembali cinta pertama yang terpendam.

Itulah beberapa drama Jepang tentang wanita tangguh yang bisa kalian tonton. Melalui narasi yang mendalam dan emosi yang kuat, kekuatan, ketahanan, dan keberanian wanita, menjadikan sumber inspirasi bagi banyak penonton.

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