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7 Most Popular Japanese Dramas of All Time that Must Not be Missed!

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Kapanlagi.com - Japan is one of the countries with unique and highly admired culture. One of them is dramas, which also have many fans in Indonesia. You won't have difficulty finding the most popular Japanese dramas of all time.

With deep characters, touching stories, and captivating acting, the most popular Japanese dramas of all time are definitely not to be missed. Even dramas released since the 90s are still worth following until now.

Now, if you're looking for the most popular Japanese dramas of all time, please check out the following information.

1. TOKYO LOVE STORY (1991)

Rating7.5/10 MyDramalist
Episode11
Durasi45 minutes
AiredFuji TV
CastSuzuki Honami, Oda Yuji, Eguchi Yosuke
Talking about the most popular Japanese drama of all time, TOKYO LOVE STORY is definitely unforgettable. This drama tells the complicated love triangle between Kanji, Mikami, and Satomi. Initially, Kanji has been harboring feelings of love for Satomi since their high school days.

However, due to his quiet and hesitant nature, Satomi chooses to date Mikami. This is very painful for Kanji. However, in Kanji's life, there is a cheerful girl named Rika.

2. ITAZURA NA KISS (1996)

Rating6.9/10 MyDramalist
Episode9
Durasi45 minutes
TayangTv Asahi
PemainSato Aiko, Kashiwabara Takashi, Aoki Shinsuke
Next, there is the all-time popular Japanese drama titled ITAZURA NA KISSS. Still revolving around a love story, this drama highlights the relationship between Kotoko and Naoki. The story of this drama centers around a high school student, Kotoko, who may be too careless and considered foolish by some people. However, she falls in love at first sight with Naoki, a handsome and very intelligent student in their school.

Kotoko does various silly behaviors to win Naoki's heart. Her efforts succeed in changing Naoki's feelings and he starts to like Kotoko.

3. LOVE GENERATION (1997)

Rating7.6/10 MyDramalist
Episode11
Durasi45 minutes
TayangFuji TV
PemainKimura Takuya, Matsu Takako, Junna Risa
LOVE GENERATION is the most popular Japanese drama of all time. This drama tells the story of a somewhat careless young man named Teppei Katagiri. He works in the marketing division of a leading advertising company. At work, he meets Riko Uesugi, a girl who secretly feels attracted to him.

Although they often disagree on small things, their relationship eventually becomes close. As their feelings for each other grow, Sanae Mizuhara, Teppei's first love, appears between them.

4. THREE STAR BAR IN NISHI OGIKUBO (2021)

Rating8.1/10 MyDramalist
Episode6
Durasi24 minutes
TayangMBS, Viki, Netflix, Hulu
PemainMachida Keita, Fujiwara Kisetsu, Marisaki Win
THREE STAR BAR can also be considered as one of the most popular Japanese dramas of all time. As the title suggests, this drama focuses on the story of three main characters, namely Amamiya, Nakauchi, and Kobayashi. With different backgrounds and problems, they are brought together at a bar owned by Kobayashi's grandfather.

As a result, their bar becomes very successful because each of them has extraordinary skills in their respective fields. However, they are haunted by the fear of the initial agreement that they will only run the business as long as there is still canned food supply in the warehouse. Now, the stock is running low.

5. FIRST LOVE: HATSUKOI (2022)

Rating8.7/10 MyDramalist
Episode9
Durasi55 minutes
TayangNetflix
PemainMitsuhima Hikari, Satoh Takeru, Yagi Rikako
If you are looking for the most popular Japanese drama of all time, FIRST LOVE: HATSUKOI could be the answer. This drama, inspired by the songs "First Love" and "Hatsukoi" by Utada Hikaru, tells the story of a couple who were once separated but are reunited by fate.

In the 1990s, Yae Noguchi and Harumichi Namiki met in high school. They continued pursuing their dreams. However, due to an accident, Yae lost her memory. Their love blossoms again when they are both adults. In fact, Yae is now a widow with one child.

6. ALICE IN BORDERLAND 2 (2022)

Rating8.8/10 MyDramalist
Episodes8
Duration60 minutes
AiredNetflix
CastYamazaki Kento, Tsuchiya Tao, Murakami Nijiro
Next, there is a popular Japanese drama of all time titled ALICE IN BORDERLAND. This drama tells the story of Arisu, Usagi, Kuin, Ann, Chisiya, and other characters who have successfully survived the challenge of the 10 of Hearts Card. Now, they are faced with even more dangerous challenges.

Face Cards appear with more cruel games. Without waiting long, King of Diamonds, one of the Face Cards, starts his game by eliminating all Borderland participants. Curious about their complete story? Please watch this drama yourself, KLovers!

7. HOLD MY HAND AT TWILIGHT (2023)

Rating8.2/10 MyDramalist
Episode10
Durasi57 minutes
Air DateTBS, Viki
CastHirose Suzu, Nagase Ren, Matsumoto Wakana
There are still more recommendations for the most popular Japanese dramas of all time that you must watch. This drama tells the story of a woman named Asagi Soramame. One day, Asagi decides to go to Tokyo with the determination to pursue her fiancé who lives there.

However, as someone who is unfamiliar with life in the big city, she feels awkward and confused upon arriving in Tokyo. While pondering her chaotic fate, Asagi coincidentally meets a man named Umino Oto. Destiny brings them together again. In fact, they live in the same boarding house. From there, feelings of love between them begin to grow and develop. So, what will happen to Asagi's fiancé in this story?

Well, KLovers, those are a series of the most popular Japanese dramas of all time that should not be missed.

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