8 Recommendations for Popular Japanese Dramas from the 90s - 2000s, Classic Stories That Remain Interesting

Popular Japanese drama in the 90s and 2000s STRAWBERRY ON THE SHORTCAKE (2001) tells the story of Irie Manato, a high school student who is often bullied. After meeting Yui, a girl who makes him open up about his feelings, Manato begins to fall in love. However, the bitter reality comes when his father remarries his first love, who turns out to be Yui's biological mother.

GTO (1998) is also among the popular Japanese dramas of the 90s and 2000s. This drama tells the story of Eikichi Onizuka, a former gang member who becomes a teacher. With his unconventional teaching methods, Onizuka manages to win the hearts of his notoriously mischievous students.

LONG VACATION (1996) tells the story of Minami, a woman who is left at the altar by her fiancé. In a state of emotional despair, she meets Senna, a young man who eventually stays with her in her fiancé's apartment. As time goes by, their relationship grows closer, although Minami is still reluctant to open her heart again after being betrayed.

LOVE GENERATION (1997) is a popular Japanese drama from the 90s and 2000s that tells the story of Teppei Katagiri, a rebellious young man working in marketing. Teppei meets Riko Uesugi, who secretly likes him. Although they often argue, they actually grow closer. When Teppei starts to develop feelings for Riko, his old love, Sanae, comes back into the picture.

One of the most iconic Japanese dramas from the 90s and 2000s, TOKYO LOVE STORY (1991) tells the story of a love triangle involving Nagao Kanji, a country man who falls in love with Rika, his coworker. However, their relationship is hindered by the presence of Sekiguchi Satomi, Kanji's childhood friend.

The story of JUST THE WAY WE ARE (1992) focuses on the friendship between two women, Kosaka Yumiko and Tsukishima Kanna, who have different outlooks on life. Despite this, they continue to support each other. Their friendship begins to be tested when a man's name appears in both of their lives.

Next up is, 101ST MARRIAGE PROPOSAL (1991) which tells the story of Tatsuro, a man who has failed 99 times in trying to win a woman's heart. The story begins when Tatsuro meets Kaoru, the 100th woman he approaches. Although Kaoru is not interested in Tatsuro, he remains persistent in pursuing his love.

Based on a true story, 1 LITRE OF TEARS (2005) tells the struggle of Aya Kito who suffers from a rare degenerative disease. Despite her increasingly difficult life, Aya continues to live with enthusiasm, goes to school, and builds friendships. Find various recommendations for interesting dramas and films at kapanlagi.com. If not now, when?