Japanese Drama Apr 2026

Japanese drama, or , refers to television miniseries produced in Japan that typically air in three-month "seasons" (winter, spring, summer, and autumn). Popular Modern J-Dramas Recent global hits and highly-rated series include:

: A popular "contract marriage" romantic comedy. Iconic Classics Unique Features of Drama Series by Japanese Broadcasters Japanese Drama

: A sweeping romance inspired by Hikaru Utada’s songs, following two teenagers who find each other again as adults. Japanese drama, or , refers to television miniseries

: A thriller where people are trapped in a deserted Tokyo and must compete in deadly games to survive. Japanese Drama

: A late-night anthology series centered on a chef and his customers' life stories.