Advice Masterlist: Fantasy & Supernatural Themed Jdramas

Tamiou (2015)

49 (2013)

Papa to Musume no Nanokakan (2007)

Papa to Musume no Nanokakan (2022 remake)

It’s an upcoming remake of Papa to Musume no Nanokakan 2007. On this trendy setting, how will this dad-daughter duo survive the soul swap?

This drama options Iinuma Ai and Mashima Hidekazu in the principle roles.  

Shimobee (2021)

Yurina, a highschool woman, casually downloaded a mysterious app. Since then, each time Yurina is in hassle, a silent, mysterious previous man servant seems and helps her. However why is he serving to Yurina? 

This drama additionally incorporates a cute love story between Yurina and her childhood buddy Tacchan who now appear to overlook her as he acts chilly in the direction of her. It was a cute drama with a great deal of pleasant moments.

Watashi no Ojisan: Wataoji (2019)

Boku, Unmei no Hito Desu (2017)

Kanakana (2022)

Semi Otoko (2019)

Okawa Yuka doesn’t determine a cause to maintain dwelling and is placing up with an sad life till she meets Semi, a cicada who has come as a human. A brilliant cute and heartwarming drama that will get the viewers into a distinct perspective, the one from all of the small creatures who coexist with us. 

Because the drama goes on, you notice that whereas all of us are so targeted on our world and issues, we’re, reassuringly, not alone.

Hoshi Kara Kita Anata (2022)

It’s a Japanese remake of the favored Korean drama My Love from the Star. With a smaller funds and fewer episodes, it would not give the identical vibe as the unique, however it has its allure. 

With cute leads and a fast-paced story, you’ll get pleasure from this hilarious experience with the behind-the-scenes clip on the finish of every episode.

Koi wa Deep ni (2021)

Hasuda Rintaro, the second son of a rich household, seems smug and distant, and Nagisa Mio is an oceanographer who appears to be hiding a secret. It is a forbidden love story of those two individuals who begin as enemies. With out a lot give attention to the fantasy factor, it’s like your regular workplace romance with bickering leads. 

Aono-kun ni Sawaritai kara Shinitai (2022)

Itsuka, Nemuru ni Tsuku hello (2019)

Shinigami-Kun (2014)

Shinigami-kun is a beginner grim reaper. Other than saying the demise of those that are scheduled to die, he additionally has vital duties corresponding to dissuading people who find themselves about to commit suicide or avoiding unplanned fatalities. Nonetheless, he does numerous issues that make his superior lose their mood and normally find yourself getting disciplined.

Shinigami-Kun shows an awesome steadiness between miserable and comedy scenes and being led by a sort and gullible ML and showcasing a light-weight grim reapers story, it finally ends up providing a singular and authentic watch. This drama is both a success or a miss for folks watching it.

Fuujinshi (2022)

After watching many Japanese Fantasy dramas, I can confidently say Fuujinshi has essentially the most aesthetic cinematography. Osagami Kakeru is a blade grasp tasked with sealing the ”blades of filth”, the duty will get extra formidable with time, and lots of hidden secrets and techniques are uncovered. 

When you love motion dramas with tremendous cool and unshakable MC, this one’s for you; the combat scenes have been splendid and the swordwork was clean. The darkish theme complimented the storyline properly.

GARO (2005)

Saezima Kouga has taken on the title of Makai Knight with the intention to safeguard humanity from evil manifestations referred to as “Horrors.” Whereas preventing them, he comes upon Kaoru, whom he saves from a Horror however she’s hit with its evil blood. Those that have been tainted by a Horror’s blood should be minimize down, or they may die terribly in 100 days. 

A mature story centered on the principle leads rising friendship and Kouga’s major function because the protector of mankind stuffed with spectacular preventing scenes and thrilling twists.

This collection is split into three elements, every that includes a separate arc of the story, however every little thing is interconnected as a complete. Normally, stay motion lacks the cinematic influence on the viewers triggered of assorted causes like dangerous CGI or low funds. Contradicting this stereotype we have now for stay motion Seireo No Moribito units a fabulous instance of not solely exhibiting the true essence of the story on the display but in addition making it among the best action-based fantasy dramas popping out of Japan.

Samurai Sensei (2015)

Takechi Hanpeita, a samurai of the Tosa area, unwittingly travels 150 years in time. He will get recruited to a small non-public college within the distant countryside and solves all types of issues within the village with strategies distinctive to a samurai. This drama has an ideal mixture of suspense and comedy. His response to all the fashionable items of kit and tendencies is the core of this drama. 

Regardless of having a not-so-unique storyline, this drama excels within the facet of participating viewers with many fascinating arcs.

Rekishi Meikyuu Kara no Dasshutsu (2020)

Somebody from the longer term is eradicating essential occasions from historical past? Who’s going to repair this and keep away from its penalties? Jun, alongside along with her classmate, Ehata Reito, get informed they’ve the obligation to journey again in time and repair all this mess earlier than it impacts their current and future. 

An ideal drama to loosen up the temper and led by two excessive schoolers with reverse personalities however surprisingly nice teamwork, and whose actors share a great comedy timing that makes it nice to kill and go the time.

Saint☆Oniisan (2018)

Jesus and Buddha reside on Earth in trendy occasions of Japan. They get pleasure from every day by speaking about easy issues within the human world that amuse them. It’s a cleverly written drama with a hefty quantity of inside jokes. I cherished this quirky method of representing two religions peacefully co-existing with one another. If you’re on the lookout for one thing brief and enjoyable, it is a mannequin alternative. It’s adopted by two sequels Saint☆Oniisan 2 (2019) & Saint☆Oniisan 3 (2020). 

4-punkan no Marigold (2019)

Shitteru Spouse (2021)

Shitteru Waifu is the Japanese remake of the Korean drama Acquainted Spouse. Japanese drama format largely consists of 10 episodes, not like Korean dramas that are normally 16 episodes lengthy. Motoharu’s life didn’t prove as he thought it will, making an attempt to flee from the truth he avoids dealing with the troubles. One weird night time he by chance travels again in time to start out over his life and re-discover his love for his spouse.

This drama is a traditional instance of how one can have restricted time however can nonetheless pull off a wide range of feelings with out lacking out on something.

Ashita mo Kitto Kimi ni Koi wo Suru (2016)

Todome no Kiss (2018)

Toki wo Kakeru Shoujo (2016)

Fukamachi Shohei is a researcher who comes from the longer term. Coming to this current 12 months, he realizes he’s misplaced the drug that enables him to return to the longer term. Mihane, a highschool scholar and member of the photograph membership, smells the scent within the science lab of the drug Shohei was making an attempt to recreate and positive factors the power to leap by time. 

A novel 5-episode drama targeted on an fascinating and forbidden romance, accompanied by some cute trio friendship and a nostalgic contact of a summer season surroundings you’ll like to witness.

Boku Dake ga 17-sai no Sekai de (2020)

Kota and Mei have been highschool college students when Kota died unexpectedly. Mei goes to her hometown seven years later and visits a spot with mid-winter cherry blossom timber, which have been significant to her and Kota. Kota all of a sudden seems in entrance of her. Will he be capable to specific his emotions to Mei this time?

The drama affords an emotional, and someway particular person, journey of two individuals who have been at all times meant to be with one another, exhibiting how somebody tries to maneuver on from a traumatic occasion that left them caught in time.

Kishibe Rohan wa Ugokanai (2020)

Kishibe Rohan wa Ugokanai options a few of the one-shots based mostly on the manga collection JoJo no Kimyou na Bouken. Kishibe Rohan is a manga author accompanied by a vibrant and bubbly editor Izumi Kyoka. Kishibe Rohan can learn anybody like a guide and rewrite the pages of their life. He makes use of this capability to put in writing real looking tales and takes satisfaction in his work, he’ll comply with simply something if it pursuits him and his reasoning expertise are unmatchable. 

Comprising simply three episodes, this drama will take you on a weird experience of mystifying occasions, plus it has a second season with extra of a horror factor to it. 

Junkyouju Takatsuki Akira no Suisatsu (2021)

Since Fukamachi Naoya met his deceased grandfather on the Blue Lantern Competition day, he developed the power to know when somebody’s mendacity, as their voice turns into distorted. As a consequence of this, he determined to keep away from having shut relationships. Now, in faculty, he meets a peculiar professor, Takatsuki Akira, whose talks and statements appear to include no deceit. 

Tengoku to Jigoku: Psychona Futari (2021)

When you love watching twisted characters face-offing one another you then shouldn’t miss this one. A gripping run and chase between a psychopathic killer and a forthright police officer start when a homicide case occurs, simply earlier than the case is resolved each the MCs swap their soul and now should shield one another from risks. 

Shiro demo Kuro demonai Sekai de, Panda wa Warau (2020)

Miss Panda is a mysterious vigilante with distinctive bodily skills which have appeared just lately within the metropolis. She is managed by Morishima Naoki, a college scholar who takes care of her. This drama portrays their journey the place they attempt to expose hidden realities that neither the police nor the media will deal with. 

Switched (2019)

Kohinata Ayumi, a candy highschool scholar, is fortunately happening a date when she will get a name from Zenko Umine, who tells her she’s going to die, at that second, Ayumi sees Umine bounce off a constructing. Earlier than Ayumi is aware of it, she wakes up on the hospital, however now, she’s in Umine’s physique. 

A fascinating drama that takes us on a experience of splendid performances, accompanied by vital messages of interior magnificence and an emotional style of true friendship.

Loss of life Word (2015)

Loss of life Word shares Gentle Yagami’s, an bizarre college scholar whose life takes a 180-degree change as soon as he finds a demise notice, which arouses his twisted sense of justice; he turns into Kira and begins murdering criminals. Contrastingly, L, a personal detective, takes on the problem to catch Kira.

An intriguing drama with twists and thrilling moments present in every episode, plus going hand in hand with formidable performances from the principle lead actors.

Youkai Sharehouse (2020)

Mio Meguro’s life fouled up when she’s scammed by her boyfriend and has no cash left to get by. It’s when she discovers a sharehouse stuffed with mysterious creatures referred to as yokai. Yokai doesn’t belief people and Mio Meguro lives in fixed concern of getting eaten alive. 

It’s an uncanny horror-comedy that includes varied folks tales and a weird love triangle.

Shoujiki Fudousan (2022)

What’s going to you do for those who can’t lie anymore? Nagase Saichi is the highest salesperson at an actual property company who makes use of clean lies to con his buyer and attain the highest of the gross sales chart. At some point he ignorantly shatters an previous monument which ends up in an unavoidable curse that he cannot lie anymore. 

This leads to an uproarious journey as our major lead works in public dealing sector and might’t use lies to please his prospects.

Omukae Desu (2016)

Tsutsumi Madoka is a university scholar who rarely expresses his emotions. At some point, he meets a weird-dressed grim reaper. He, noticing Madoka can see him, introduces himself as Nabeshima. It appears Madoka shouldn’t have been capable of see him! To any extent further, Madoka will be part of Nabeshima and his colleague Yuzuko, plus his faculty senior Aguma, in an amusing but emotional journey the place they’ll assist the spirits of useless folks relaxation in peace.

Regardless of being a little bit of a infantile drama in some moments, it is undoubtedly price giving it a shot!

Theseus no Fune (2020)

Tamura Shin is a person who’s been resenting his dad since little as he was accused to be a assassin and altered his household’s destiny 30 years in the past. At some point, whereas he was heading to the homicide scene, he’s all of a sudden lined in a mist, and goes again in time to the previous, just a few months earlier than the homicide occurred. Now, after assembly his father from that point, he begins questioning if these accusations might need not been true. 

This drama will current you with an fascinating story with over-dramatic turns that construct an intriguing thriller.

Erased (2017)

Satoru simply found he has the power to journey again in time moments earlier than a harmful occasion. When his mom all of a sudden will get killed, Satoru is distributed again 18 years, when he was nonetheless in elementary college. There, he realizes he’s bought the possibility to keep away from the kidnapping case that triggered the demise of three of his childhood pals.  

Crammed with fascinating and spectacular sceneries and landscapes, plus an superior mother-child bond, Erased is one in every of a sort time journey drama that ought to undoubtedly be added to your watchlist!

JIN (2009)

Minakata Jin has spent the earlier two years in ache since his fiancee is in a vegetative state attributable to a surgical procedure he carried out. At some point, he passes out within the hospital and finds himself despatched again in time to the Edo period. He’s all of a sudden assaulted, however he escapes because of a man named Kyotaro. Whereas defending him, Kyotaro suffers a head harm, however Jin manages to save lots of his life. Now, regardless of catching Kyotaro’s sister consideration, Jin is set to return to the current. 

An amazingly-done medical collection, with an fascinating and deep plot and memorable performances from the forged. 

Ima Ai ni Yukimasu (2005)

Yuuji is a first-grade scholar, who’s having a troublesome time understanding what has occurred to his deceased mom and the truth that she will not be coming again. When Takumi, Yuuji’s dad and him arrive at an previous ruined constructing the place they used to play, Yuuji’s mom, Mio is ready there, utterly alive and wholesome. Nonetheless, she has no reminiscence of them.

A drama that presents a narrative that we’ve largely already seen, however touching and with an awesome character-development, plus a phenomenal rural surroundings.

Q10 (2010)

Heita is a highschool scholar, whose life’s viewpoint takes an fascinating flip when he meets Q10, a robotic who appears to be like like a highschool woman, and is transferred to his class. Regardless of this drama having romance as one in every of its genres, don’t anticipate a cute rom-com, as Q10’s message goes even additional than that. It’s weird, but thought-provoking. 

From likable and peculiar, although actually human, characters to a splendidly delivered script, Q10 affords a unbelievable and distinctive journey that you simply received’t meet in another college drama.

Samurai Excessive Faculty (2009)

A hilarious drama that follows the story of Mochizuki Kotaro, a wimpy highschool scholar. At some point, whereas visiting a library he will get really useful an historical guide a couple of heroic normal from 400 years in the past. To his shock, he notices the overall shares the identical identify and age as him, and he will get informed that he could also be a descendant of his. 

Later, he will get concerned in hassle attributable to a classmate, however he acts cowardly and would not assist him. Nonetheless, he all of a sudden experiences a flashback that turns him right into a brave samurai!

Faux Movement: Takkyu no Osho (2020)

FAKE MOTION: Takkyu no Osho options Idols from varied J-pop teams like M!LK, SUPER★DRAGON, DISH//, Genin wa Jibun ni Aru’ and BULLET TRAIN.  Set in an alternate actuality the place desk tennis resides above every little thing, many highschool college students become involved in intense rivalry to change into the King of Desk Tennis. 

Each showdown is unpredictable and every participant possesses a singular ability that may’t be outlined by regular human requirements. Nonetheless, the music of this drama overshadows the storyline, because it’s stuffed with upbeat tracks which completely serve the sports activities theme.

The Excessive Faculty Heroes (2021)

The Excessive Faculty Heroes options idols from the group Tokyo B Shonen. A gaggle of six college students stands up towards the evil precept of Gosei Faculty. Unquestionably, this drama has an enticing story and funky characters, however the manufacturing worth brings down the entire severe ambiance of this story. The music, nonetheless, was nice and the strain between the evil group and the upright college students was very entertaining regardless of it being infantile at occasions. 

When you love masked heroes and so they carry a nostalgic feeling to you then this one’s for you. The performing and story setup received’t be disappointing.  

Oniichan, Gacha (2015)

Oniichan, Gacha options male idols from totally different teams beneath Johnny’s company. This drama is one thing out of the bizarre, A merchandising machine that dispenses older brothers who’re like daydreams and an elementary college scholar who desires someone to care for her. Miko comes from a poor household stuffed with irresponsible members, she desires somebody to help her and deal with her gently, it’s when she discovers the particular merchandising machine and retains taking out all types of brothers each day. Each day is a brand new journey however she appears to be not happy. It certain was a weirdly entertaining experience.

Manatsu no Shonen: 19452020 (2020)

This mini drama additionally options idols from the group Tokyo B Shonen. Have you ever ever considered what our world will appear to be to somebody who lived up to now and by no means imagined escaping that point? A thunder falls down and mysteriously a person sporting a grimy army uniform travels to the longer term from the period of battle in Guam. As he spends the summer season with six highschool college students, many issues alter round them in a hopeful method.

In comparison with The Highschool Heroes, this one has a extra significant story with real-life-based issues like controlling dad and mom and bullying.

Kamisama no Ekohiiki (2022)

Kamisama no Ehohiiki tells a phenomenal story of 4 highschool college students who’re confused about their sexual preferences and a God who’s wanting over their journey. To achieve confidence earlier than confessing to his crush, Yashiro makes 100 shrine visits which get God’s consideration, however wait his crush is a man? God finds it fascinating because it remembers him of some previous occasion that also inhabits his coronary heart. 

This drama weighs up on varied key points of sexuality whereas that includes a humorous soul swap and a god with a fascinating aura. It’s a must-watch. 

Cherry Magic (2020)

Being a virgin at 30, Adachi Kiyoshi all of a sudden will get a particular energy, which is the power to learn different folks’s minds when touching them. Confused and fairly overwhelmed by the sudden capability, his life takes a brand new flip when, someday, he touches Kurosawa Yuichi, and discovers Kurosawa likes him! 

From exhibiting a pleasant and wholesome couple to an incredible supporting forged and a healthful ambiance, Cherry Magic is a one-of-a-kind and memorable drama that’ll make you’re keen on the principle forged from the very first minutes!

A Man Who Defies the World of BL (2021)

Mob, a university scholar, has just lately found he lives in a world the place eventualities we normally see in BL tales are widespread, main him to witness all his pals and acquaintances falling in love with one another. 

A hilarious parody drama the place our ML shares an interior monologue, describing how it’s to stay in a BL world when he likes women and desires to keep away from ending up in any scenario like these. Although that is fairly troublesome as such eventualities maintain popping in all places he goes!

Hidarime Tantei EYE (2010)

Ainosuke was born with a weak left eye. At some point, his older brother inexplicably dies and Ainosuke receives a cornea transplant from him. After the surgical procedure, each time he’s hit on his left eye, he begins seeing unfamiliar photos. He begins investigating, considering they will clarify his brother’s demise. It received’t be as simple as he thinks, although, as a legal group make its transfer on the similar time. 

Shikaku Tantei Higurashi Tabito (2017)

Prior to now, Higurashi misplaced all his senses, besides his sight. Even so, he’s a personal detective who finds misplaced issues counting on his particular and highly effective sense. Yoko, his daughter’s nursing instructor, asks him someday to seek out an vital object for her. Whereas speaking to his physician, he’s informed that, if he retains utilizing his particular sight, he would possibly find yourself going blind.

Mirai Sentai Timerranger (2000)

Sooner or later, the Time Safety Division was shaped to observe and stop time-travel crimes. A villain crew deceives 4 TPD cadets into enabling them to time-travel to the 12 months 2000 to conduct a number of crimes. The 4 cadets comply with them, however they run into an issue: the Timeranger program wants 5 members to start out the primary operation. Consequently, they pressure Tatsuya, a martial artist from the current, into becoming a member of them and turning into the Timerangers!

A enormously finished collection that provides an entertaining watch, crammed by distinctive villains and an awesome and amusing crew bonding.

Kamen Rider Den-O (2007)

Ryotaro is a younger man with actually dangerous luck. At some point, he finds a mysterious woman driving a time-traveling practice. As if issues couldn’t get any weirder, he is possessed by an entity referred to as Imagin. However this does not finish there, as Ryoutarou any further should change into Kamen Rider Den-O and combat the evil Imagins who try to alter the previous! 

A hilarious experience joined by some emotional moments, plus a memorable friendship between the principle lead and the supporting ones that’ll make you witness peculiar and pleasant forged chemistry.

Ultraman Geed (2017)

After escaping from the raid of a monster, Asakura Riku and his accomplice Pega. Because of the working system REM, he transforms into Ultraman Geed, who, in keeping with the inhabitants of the town, appears to them to have a sure resemblance to Belial, a villain, consequently elevating suspicions of him being Belial’s son. From these experiences, Riku decides to insurgent towards the inherited future that has been compelled upon him. 

An action-packed drama led by a stunning major hero, and a likable supporting forged!

Ultraman Z (2020)

Satan splinters, fragments of a previous villain, have been creating havoc within the universe. A mysterious being seems and desires to make use of these to destroy all planets. Whereas Ultraman Zero and his disciple, Ultraman Z, are preventing this being, they begin approaching Earth. There, Haruki, a passionate younger man, joins STORAGE, the anti-monster robotic military designed to defend Earth. 

Such a fateful encounter between Z and Haruki will result in a enjoyable and entertaining drama stuffed with thrilling battles and intriguing villains.

Mahou Sentai Magiranger (2005)

The Infershia, malevolent beings, have resurfaced to hunt vengeance after being imprisoned inside the Earth for fifteen years. When the Infershia invades, 5 siblings witness their mom change earlier than their eyes and hand them MagiPhones to show right into a magic 5-person crew. Now, gifted with magical skills, the 5 swear to stay as much as their household’s legacy. 

An entertaining collection with healthful and hilarious interactions between the principle forged and a hidden thriller that’ll solely make you wish to maintain watching!

Kamen Rider OOO (2010)

Hino Eiji is a homeless wanderer with a troubled background stuffed with tragedy. The second he returns to Japan, he encounters Ankh, a medal-formed being referred to as Greeed, with whom he’ll battle towards the Evil Greeeds as Kamen Rider OOO. OOO shares probably the most stable plots you may discover in a Kamen Rider collection. 

Crammed with a great quantity of well-developed characters, this collection will give you an amusing and fascinating watching expertise that’ll embody numerous thrilling motion scenes and, at occasions, touching ones.