6 Japanese Dramas About Arranged Marriage with Unique Romance Stories - Happy Ending

Kapanlagi.com - Japanese dramas or doramas have unique storylines compared to Korean or Chinese dramas. There are doramas with light stories about romance, but there are also dramas with complicated and heavy storylines. Like this Japanese drama about arranged marriage below.

Yes, this romance genre drama is perfect for sweet entertainment for KLovers. Of course, these Japanese dramas about arranged marriage will have a different storyline than Korean or Chinese dramas. This drama will have a unique storyline.

So, curious about what Japanese dramas about arranged marriage are? Here is a list of Japanese dramas about arranged marriage that have romantic and happy endings. Let's check it out, KLovers.

 

1. HAPPY NEGATIVE MARRIAGE (2014)

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Rating	7.3 My Drama List
Duration	45 minutes
Episodes	7 episodes
Air Date	-
Cast	Nagayama Takashi, Seto Saki

This Japanese drama about arranged marriage tells the story of Keitaro Sato, a 30-year-old single man. Keitaro works in a bookworm factory and has never been in a romantic relationship with any woman. One day, Keitaro's parents arrange for him to be married.

Keitaro is shocked to find out that he is arranged to marry a beautiful woman named Shimako Akio. Their meeting makes Keitaro fall in love with Shimako at first sight. Shimako also agrees to their marriage plan. However, Shimako is hiding a dark secret that nobody knows.

 

2. FROM FIVE TO NINE (2015)

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Rating	7 IMDB
Duration	54 minutes
Episodes	10 episodes
Air Date	VIKI, WeTV
Cast	Ishihara Satomi, Yamashita Tomohita

This Japanese drama about arranged marriage tells the story of an English teacher who is trapped by her parents to be arranged to marry a monk. One day, she is taken to a temple and accidentally spills ashes on the head of a monk named Takane Hoshikawa. After the embarrassing encounter, they both find out that they are arranged to be married and will get married soon. Of course, this drama will be full of comedy that will entertain KLovers.

 

3. KEKKON AITE WA CHUSEN DE (2018)

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Rating	6.6 IMDB
Duration	44 minutes
Episodes	8 episodes
Aired on	VIKI
Cast	Nomura Shuhei, Takanashi Rin

It is reported that due to low birth rates, the Japanese government has implemented a new policy requiring single men and women aged 25 to 39 to go on government-planned blind dates. The government randomly selects men and women as blind date partners.

If anyone refuses this blind date, they must serve for 2 years in the anti-terrorism activity support team. Tatsuhiko Miyasaka is a 26-year-old single man who works as a system engineer. He lives alone in Tokyo. Due to his high school trauma, he does not trust people and is afraid of germs.

Meanwhile, Nana Fuyumura is a beautiful single woman who works at a radio broadcasting station. She lives with her family in Tokyo. One day, Tatsuhiko Miyasaka and Nana Fuyumura meet on a government-mandated blind date.

 

4. TAKANE TO HANA (2019)

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Rating	6.5 IMDB
Durasi	25 minutes
Episode	8 episodes
Aired On	VIKI
Cast	Takasugi Mahiro, Takeuchi Aisa

This Japanese drama about arranged marriage tells the story of a unique arranged marriage. It is told that after his older sister refused to go to a blind date with Takane Saibara, heir to a large business fortune in Japan.

A high school student named Hana Nonomura agrees to replace her older sister to attend the blind date to save her family. But who would have thought, they have opposite personalities.

 

5. TOSHI NO SAKON (2020)

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Rating	7 IMDB
Durasi	24 minutes
Episode	8 episodes
Aired On	iQIYI, VIKI
Cast	Aoi Wakana, Takezai Terunosuke

This Japanese drama about arranged marriage tells the story of a couple who are 20 years apart in age. Maiko Murakami, who is only 24 years old, is arranged to marry a businessman who has entered his forties named Harumi. Although she initially refuses outright, when they meet in person, they are attracted to each other.

On their third meeting, Harumi decided to propose to Maiko and make her his wife. Their marriage is colored by a smooth and warm life. However, suddenly someone from the past appears and disrupts their marriage. And becomes a trial in their marriage.

 

6. MARRY ME (2020)

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Rating	7.1 IMDB
Durasi	30 minutes
Episodes	10 episodes
Network	VIKI
Cast	Kumada Rinka, Seto Toshiki

And the last Japanese drama about matchmaking tells the story of a NEET program established by the government due to a decline in birth rates and an aging population. NEET is an acronym for Not in Education, Employment, or Training where established workers will marry those who are not working.

This is where the first meeting of Shin Akiyasu and Sawamoto Himari begins. Both voluntarily participate in this NEET program. Shin Akiyasu, a civil servant, feels that he is now better off pursuing the success of a marriage. He is then matched with a beautiful woman named Sawamoto. Although without love, their marriage actually creates awkwardness.

 

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