6 Recommendations of Japanese Drama Adaptations of Novels, Various Genres - All Exciting and Not to be Missed

Kapanlagi.com - Japanese dramas can be an interesting alternative to watch. There are many Japanese dramas with exciting stories, especially those adapted from novels. In the Japanese entertainment world, the trend of adapting novels into drama series is not something new. However, every Japanese drama adaptation of a novel can still present a story with its own charm.

When a popular novel is adapted into a Japanese drama, fans, especially those who have read it, will surely look forward to seeing the beloved story in visual format. The interesting scriptwriting and impressive acting make the adapted Japanese drama feel like a new work that never fails to evoke emotions.

Interested in watching Japanese dramas adapted from novels? If so, check out the following list of recommendations and reviews.

1. INNOCENT DAYS (2018)

INNOCENT DAYS becomes the opening of the list of recommended Japanese dramas adapted from novels this time. This drama, which premiered in 2018, tells the story of Sasaki Shinichi, a prison guard who is shocked by the tragedy of a mother and child's death in an apartment. What is surprising is that his childhood friend, Tanaka Yukino, becomes the main suspect in the case.

However, Sasaki Shinichi is convinced that the accusation is wrong. Sasaki is determined to prove Yukino's innocence. Sasaki starts gathering evidence that shows the involvement of others in this case.

2. HANAKO TO ANNE (2014)

HANAKO TO ANNE (credit: mydramalist)

HANAKO TO ANNE is also a Japanese drama adapted from a novel. This drama has a considerable number of episodes, which is 156 episodes. Adapted from the novel "An no Yurikago Muraoka Hanako no Shogai", this drama tells the story of Muraoka Hanako's journey, who is a book lover trying to become a translator of Western novels into Japanese.

Murako comes from a financially difficult family. This makes her life filled with various obstacles and challenges. From this drama, viewers can also discover interesting aspects of the translator's profession.

3. MAYONAKA NO PANYA-SAN (2013)

MAYONAKA NO PANYA-SAN merupakan drama Jepang adaptasi novel yang punya cerita mengharu biru. MAYONAKA NO PANYA-SAN menceritakan tentang kehidupan Kurebayashi Yousuke. Dia merupakan pemilik sebuah toko roti Buranjeri khusus yang hanya buka hanya di tengah malam.

Toko ini sebenarnya merupakan ide dari almarhum istrinya, namun sebelum rencana itu terealisasi, sang istri mengalami kecelakaan yang mengakibatkan kematiannya. Walaupun sedang dalam duka yang mendalam, Yousuke memutuskan untuk tetap mewujudkan impian tersebut dengan dukungan sahabatnya, Yanagi Hiroki.

4. OEDO GREAT JOURNEY (2020)

OEDO GREAT JOURNEY (credit: mydramalist)

If you are looking for a Japanese drama adaptation of a novel with not too many episodes, then OEDO GREAT JOURNEY could be the answer. This drama is an adaptation of the novel "Daken Dochu Okage Mairi". This Japanese drama consists of only 6 episodes. Although it is short, this drama has a very exciting story to follow. OEDO GREAT JOURNEY depicts the life story of Tatsugoro who grew up without the presence of parents since childhood.

As an adult, Tetsugoro travels to the city of Ise. During his journey, he meets a person named Saya, a little child named Miyoshi, and also a dog. Unexpectedly, their meeting turns out to make Tatsugoro's life more colorful.

5. FIVE DAYS TO EXECUTION (2018)

FIVE DAYS TO EXECUTION is also a Japanese drama adaptation of a novel that must be included in the watchlist. This 8-episode drama is an adaptation of the novel "Chichi to Ko no Tabiji" by Kenji Kosugi. FIVE DAYS TO EXECUTION tells the story of a lawyer named Asari Yosuke.

One day, he decides to revisit the murder case of his parents and grandparents that happened 30 years ago. He does all of this based on the request of a mysterious woman. As Yosuke repeats the investigation, he discovers some strange and surprising things.

6. MOZU (2014)

MOZU (credit: mydramalist)

Recommendation of the sixth and final Japanese drama adaptation of a novel, MOZU. This Japanese drama is presented in two seasons. MOZU has an interesting story. It is about a special police investigation team tasked with investigating and capturing the perpetrators of a bombing at a shopping center in Japan.

The special team consists of three main detectives: Kuraki Naotake, Osugi Ryota, and Akeboshi Miki. Each of them has a different character. The difference in characters becomes a challenge for them in carrying out their mission.

Those are some recommendations for Japanese drama adaptations of novels. Enjoy watching!

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