ranking all J-Dramas i've ever seen
initially i made a list for my top 10 j-drams of all time, but i was thinking i should probably just rank everything and be done with it!
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1. 1 Litro de Lágrimas
Japanese Drama - 2005, 11 episodes
is anybody surprised!? this may be the best drama Japan has ever produced. no, i'm not exaggerating. if you've watched this, you know what i'm talking about! this drama alone is what keeps the paper napkin industry going!
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2. SPEC: Birth
Japanese Drama - 2010, 10 episodes
ahh, i remember having been so obsessed with this. quirky and fun, but at the same time dark and mysterious. to me, it remains one of the best supernatural mystery dramas.
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3. Seinaru Kaibutsutachi
Japanese Drama - 2012, 8 episodes
i feel like i'm one of the very few people who know about this drama and who actually appreciate it. i can't put into words how this drama changed my perspectives and my tastes. i used to only watch teen romances, then watched this one and, just like that, i learnt to enjoy more mature stories with strong psychological analysis over the characters. it was groundbreaking for me!
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4. O Jogo do Mentiroso
Japanese Drama - 2007, 11 episodes
i even got to read the manga because i enjoyed the dorama so much.
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5. Jotei
Japanese Drama - 2007, 10 episodes
another hidden gem. i can't think of a reason why i liked this one as much as i did. years later, i still remember this one very fondly!
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6. Mel & Trevo - Série
Japanese Drama - 2008, 11 episodes
ahh, the joys of being young and in love, absolutely the best feelings, 10 out of 10, totally recommend!
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7. Meninos Antes de Flores
Japanese Drama - 2005, 9 episodes
this started it all for me!
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8. Kagi no Kakatta Heya
Japanese Drama - 2012, 11 episodes
can y'all tell i was in love with toda erika!?
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9. Código Azul
Japanese Drama - 2008, 11 episodes
the best medical j-dramas. periodt.
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10. The Quiz Show 2
Japanese Drama - 2009, 10 episodes
in awe about this one! so many of my favorite tropes! (also 'amnesia' done right)
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11. Biblia Koshodou no Jiken Techou
Japanese Drama - 2013, 11 episodes
books and murder-solving, yes please!
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12. Kaeru no Oujo-sama
Japanese Drama - 2012, 11 episodes
i loved how wholesome it was at a time when 'being wholesome' wasn't the most popular trope. and the music was fabulous!
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13. O Jogo do Mentiroso 2
Japanese Drama - 2009, 9 episodes
still very good, but it didn't strike me as much as the original series.
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14. Código Azul 2
Japanese Drama - 2010, 11 episodes
guess the 'sequel syndrome' is a real deal: brilliant series, but not as brilliant as season 1
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15. 1 Litro de Lágrimas - Especial
Japanese Special - 2007, 1 episode
really couldn't find the point in making this special episode; 1 litre of tears was extraordinary on its own.
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16. Kaito Royale
Japanese Drama - 2011, 9 episodes
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17. Majisuka Gakuen 3
Japanese Drama - 2012, 12 episodes
i know this was a bit controversial between 48 franchise fans at the time of release, but i certainly enjoyed it greatly!
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18. Homem Rico, Mulher Pobre
Japanese Drama - 2012, 11 episodes
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19. Nodame Cantabile
Japanese Drama - 2006, 11 episodes
i don't think i knew to appreciate it enough when i watched
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20. FACE MAKER
Japanese Drama - 2010, 13 episodes
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21. Majisuka Gakuen
Japanese Drama - 2010, 12 episodes
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22. O Vampiro Apaixonado
Japanese Drama - 2009, 10 episodes
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23. Meninos Antes de Flores 2
Japanese Drama - 2007, 11 episodes
a rotten sequel, unfortunately
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24. Mirai Nikki
Japanese Drama - 2012, 11 episodes
super cool concept, really liked it at the time, but i don't really care about it anymore
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25. Sete da Sorte
Japanese Drama - 2012, 10 episodes
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26. Suugaku Joshi Gakuen
Japanese Drama - 2012, 12 episodes
ahh dumb yet trying to portray intelligence... it was fun tho
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27. Você é Linda
Japanese Drama - 2011, 11 episodes
the korean original is fabulous in comparison to it
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28. Majisuka Gakuen 2
Japanese Drama - 2011, 12 episodes
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29. Kaibutsu kun
Japanese Drama - 2010, 9 episodes
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30. Arakawa Under The Bridge
Japanese Drama - 2011, 10 episodes
my rating (and this position) is sort of undeserved. this is not a bad series, but i just don't care about it.
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31. Papadol!
Japanese Drama - 2012, 10 episodes
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32. O Cão de Orthros
Japanese Drama - 2009, 9 episodes
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33. A Evolução da Garota Perfeita
Japanese Drama - 2010, 10 episodes
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34. Clube de Anfitriões do Colégio Ouran
Japanese Drama - 2011, 11 episodes
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35. Mendol
Japanese Drama - 2008, 12 episodes