Series for Drama Genre

After wandering the world, 20-year-old Shun Sakai finds himself stepping behind the counter of Bar New York in Tokyo's Ginza district, a place where the bar's six-step interior holds stories as deep as the drinks served. Under the guidance of the enigmatic owner, Ren Sashima, Shun begins his journey to becoming a bartender, discovering that each cocktail he crafts is more than just a drink—it's a reflection of the lives and struggles of the patrons who visit. As Shun hones his skills and navigates the complexities of human connection, he learns that the art of bartending is about listening, understanding, and offering solace in a glass.

Drama Slice of Life

おひとりさま出産

By 七尾ゆず

Drama

鴨乃橋ロンの禁断推理

Ron Kamonohashi: Deranged Detective

By 天野明

Label ジャンプコミックスDIGITAL

Daisuke is a jobless young man who visits Biblia, a quiet used bookstore in Kamakura, to appraise a signed set of Natsume Soseki novels left by his late grandmother. There, he meets Shioriko, the stunning yet painfully shy shopkeeper with an extraordinary knack for unraveling the secrets hidden in old books. As they team up to tackle mysteries tied to the shop’s peculiar customers and their treasured volumes, a hesitant bond forms between the book-averse Daisuke and the brilliant bibliophile Shioriko.

Drama Mystery Suspense

ビブリア古書堂の事件手帖

The Case Records of the Biblia Secondhand Bookstore

Drama Mystery

百木田家の古書暮らし

By 冬目景

Drama Slice of Life

ねこノート

Cat Note

By 生藤由美

Koutetsu, a cat, aims to be useful, observing human life with curiosity and determination. Nazu, another feline, marvels at the beauty she sees through her vivid perspective, finding wonder in everyday moments. Ponta, a reflective cat, ponders the endless mysteries of human behavior, intrigued by their complexities. These cats, among others, share their secret thoughts and experiences, revealing their unique personalities and desires. Through their daily lives, they interact with humans and each other, capturing small moments of connection and insight.

Drama Slice of Life

ハチミツとクローバー

Honey and Clover

By 羽海野チカ

Publisher 白泉社

Living in a rundown apartment and scraping by as art students, Yuta Takemoto, Takumi Mayama, and Shinobu Morita share a chaotic yet vibrant life filled with creativity and dreams. When their professor introduces them to Hagumi "Hagu" Hanamoto, a shy and prodigiously talented young artist, their world is turned upside down. As Hagu forms bonds with the group, each member grapples with their own aspirations, unrequited loves, and the uncertainties of youth.

Comedy Drama Romance Slice of Life

恋愛カタログ

Love Catalogue

By 永田正実

Hanamoto Mika, a 17-year-old high school girl obsessed with love manuals and horoscopes, has long dreamed of a boyfriend until she meets Takada Shuji, her ideal guy, at a group date. Determined not to let this chance slip, Mika dives into their budding relationship, navigating the ups and downs of young love with Takada, a kind but reserved boy, alongside her quirky friend Sasakinu. As Mika balances her romantic ideals with reality and faces everyday challenges, this heartfelt tale blends romance, humor, and the joys of youth, following a girl’s journey through the twists and turns of her first love in a charming exploration of relationships and self-discovery.

Comedy Drama Romance Slice of Life

警視庁草紙‐風太郎明治劇場‐

In the early Meiji era, just as Edo transforms into Tokyo, the newly established Metropolitan Police Department is on the cusp of modernity, clashing with the remnants of the old Shogunate's law enforcement. Here, we follow the adventures of the police force, led by characters like the innovative Inspector Kaji and the intuitive former samurai, soldier, and detective, Hyakutaro. They navigate through a series of intricate crimes that blend historical figures with fictional ones, from the great storyteller San'yutei Encho to revolutionaries like Saigo Takamori. Each case is a dance of wits between the new police and the old guard, set against the backdrop of Japan's rapid modernization, exploring themes of loyalty, change, and the clash of cultures.

Hoshikawa Natsu is a tomboyish high school girl who dreams of being a "prince" rather than a princess, often dressing in a masculine style and charming her classmates with her cool demeanor. One day, her friend Kirari pushes her to try makeup, sparking a journey of self-discovery as Natsu explores a more feminine side she’s never considered. Alongside Kirari and their quirky group of friends, Natsu navigates the world of cosmetics, school life, and budding feelings, blending humor with heartfelt moments.

Drama Historical Mystery

メイクのお姫様

Make Up Princess

Retsu Nagato enters high school feeling ordinary and frustrated. Older students target him soon after enrollment, leaving him angry at his own weakness. A second-year student named Shun Anan appears and rescues him with ease. Impressed by Anan's strength, Retsu decides he wants to become like him. His first step is to visit the kendo club where Anan trains.

Drama

ヘルハウンド

しっぷうどとう

In a future Japan, manga is burned and controlled by the authorities. Remu works as an officer who enforces that ban. His dull daily life changes after he reads manga for the first time. Famous works become sparks of resistance in a world built on censorship. The premise sets up a dystopian conflict where forbidden art can change people.

Drama Sports

CICADA

Drama Sci-Fi

明日、私は誰かのカノジョ

Tomorrow I Will Be Someone's Girlfriend

By をのひなお

Label サイコミ×裏少年サンデーコミックス

Publisher 小学館

Yuki, a college student with burn scars on her face, works as a "rental girlfriend," earning money by acting as a companion for clients like Sota, a young salaryman. She covers her scars with makeup, projecting an ideal persona while keeping emotional distance. Sota, captivated by her, seeks to close the gap between them despite their transactional relationship. Yuki navigates her role, balancing personal insecurities and the demands of her job. Their interactions explore the complexities of connection, setting the stage for a poignant examination of love and identity.

Seishirou Watari, the diligent student council president who also serves as secretary, treasurer, and general affairs officer, and Mizuki Mizutani, the vice president, are the only two members of their school's student council. Despite their small numbers, they tackle everything from busy days to quiet moments, proposing ideas and trying new things together. Whether it's navigating school events or simply enjoying each other's company, their unique dynamic makes every day fun.

ふたり生徒会

Comedy Drama Slice of Life

午前０時、キスしに来てよ

Kiss Me at the Stroke of Midnight

Hinana Hanazawa is the perfect honors student—diligent, hardworking, and admired by all—but beneath her flawless exterior lies a secret yearning for a fairytale romance. Her ordinary high school life takes a dramatic turn when popular actor Kaede Ayase arrives to film a movie at her school, where she's cast as an extra. As Hinana discovers that Kaede's true personality differs from his princely public image, their unexpected connection sparks a whirlwind of emotions. Navigating the challenges of their vastly different worlds, they find themselves drawn to each other in ways they never imagined.

怨み屋本舗WORST

By 栗原正尚

Comedy Drama Fantasy Slice of Life

あつまれどうぶつの森～無人島Ｄｉａｒｙ～

Animal Crossing: New Horizons - Deserted Island Diary

青に落雷

You Are the Blue Lightning in Me

By 虹沢羽見

Label りぼんマスコットコミックスDIGITAL

Seira Hanada, a shy high school girl who has always been wary of boys due to past bullying experiences, finds her life turned upside down when her all-girls school merges with a neighboring boys' school. On the first day of this new co-ed environment, she encounters Raita Fujimi, a free-spirited and mischievous boy who seems to enjoy ruffling her feathers. As they clash and connect, Seira begins to navigate the complexities of adolescence, friendship, and romance, slowly learning to open her heart in this vibrant new chapter of her life.

Drama Historical Slice of Life Sports

3月のライオン昭和異聞　灼熱の時代

メダリスト

Medalist

In the icy world of figure skating, where dreams and determination clash, we meet Inori Yuitsuka, an eleven-year-old girl with a fierce passion for the sport. Despite being considered "too old" to start serious training and facing resistance from her mother due to her sister's failed skating career, Inori practices in secret. Her life changes when she crosses paths with Tsukasa Akeuraji, a former ice dancer on the brink of giving up on his own skating dreams. Together, they embark on a journey to conquer the ice, with Tsukasa becoming Inori's coach. As they tackle the challenges of the skating world, from mastering techniques to facing formidable competitors, they learn about the true essence of passion, resilience, and the pursuit of excellence.

Drama Psychological Sports

あの山越えて

By 夢路行

Label A.L.C. SELECTION

Publisher 秋田書店

Susumu leaves his office job and decides to begin farming in the countryside. A woman tired of city office life also comes to the rural community. The newcomers face small misunderstandings as they try to fit into local customs. Everyday work, neighbors, and changing relationships shape their new routines. The early chapters focus on rural adjustment and quiet emotional shifts rather than dramatic events.

Drama Romance Slice of Life

校舎の天では悪魔が嗤っている

ヴァンパイドル滾

orange

On a seemingly ordinary day, high school student Naho Takamiya receives a mysterious letter from her future self, detailing events that will soon unfold in her life. The letter urges Naho to take specific actions to prevent a series of regrets, particularly surrounding a new transfer student, Kakeru Naruse. As Naho and her close-knit group of friends navigate the complexities of youth, love, and friendship, they begin to uncover the weight of choices and the possibility of changing fate.

Drama Psychological Romance Sci-Fi Supernatural

女王の放課後

The Legend of Reina

新暗行御史

Action Adventure Drama Fantasy Historical Supernatural

ミントな僕ら

Minty Us

By 吉住渉

Label りぼんマスコットコミックスDIGITAL

Twins Maria and Noel have always been inseparable, sharing a bond that feels unbreakable—until Maria falls for a charming basketball coach and transfers to Morinomiya Academy, a boarding school, to be closer to him. Devastated by the separation and driven by an intense need to stay near his sister, Noel takes a drastic step: he enrolls at the same school, posing as a girl to secure a spot in the girls' dorm. What follows is a whirlwind of comedic mishaps, tangled romances, and unexpected friendships as Noel navigates life in disguise, while Maria pursues her own heart.

Action Drama Horror Sci-Fi

結婚アフロ田中

Marriage Afro Tanaka

去勢転生

宇宙兄弟

Space Brothers

In 2025, brothers Mutta and Hibito Nanba live on very different paths after a childhood promise about space. Hibito has become an astronaut and serves on a long-term lunar mission. Mutta loses his job and struggles with the gap between his dream and his current life. A message from Hibito pushes him to believe in himself again. Mutta begins the process of aiming for space through astronaut selection.

Drama Sci-Fi Slice of Life

最上の明医～ザ・キング・オブ・ニート～

PandoraHearts

Pandora Hearts

By 望月淳

Label Gファンタジーコミックス

Publisher スクウェア・エニックス

Oz Vessalius, heir to a prestigious noble family, is on the brink of his coming-of-age ceremony when he's suddenly cast into the Abyss, a nightmarish realm of eternal darkness, for a crime he doesn't understand. There, he encounters Alice, a mysterious girl known as a "Chain," who offers him a contract to escape: in exchange for her freedom, Oz must help her uncover her lost memories and the truth behind his banishment. As they return to the real world, Oz and Alice navigate a web of political intrigue, supernatural forces, and shadowy organizations, joined by allies like the enigmatic Gilbert and the fierce Sharon.

Action Adventure Drama Fantasy Mystery Psychological Supernatural

僕とルネと青嵐

Me and René and the Fresh Wind

Souichi, a laid-back art student, stumbles upon a captivating painting by the renowned artist Seiran at his university, sparking a newfound admiration. Inspired, he decides to train under Seiran, hoping to uncover the secrets behind the masterpiece. But upon arriving, Souichi is shocked to learn the painting was actually created by Rene, a mysterious and talented young girl. As Souichi becomes Seiran's apprentice, he forms an unexpected bond with Rene, navigating the complexities of art, mentorship, and personal growth.

Midori loses her wallet on her first day of high school. A classmate named Ichijo helps her, but he belongs to a trio that rarely attends class. Midori is also in danger because her part-time job breaks school rules. The school board chairman offers to overlook the job if she brings the three boys back to school. She accepts the task and steps into their closed-off world.

甘くない彼らの日常は。

Nakajima, a high school student, reigns as the class’s apparent bully, targeting the delicate-looking Shirosaki with relentless harassment. Driven by an unsettling compulsion, Nakajima’s actions draw the silent fear of classmates, who avoid intervening to escape becoming targets themselves. The dynamic shifts when Tanaka, a justice-driven student, begins questioning Nakajima’s behavior, stirring tension in the classroom. As Nakajima navigates this twisted relationship with Shirosaki, a new transfer student, Kato, enters, bringing his own dark history of bullying. Their interactions set off a chain of confrontations, exposing complex motives and unsettling truths behind the bullying.

いじめるヤバイ奴

Drama Psychological Suspense Thriller

梅衣堂ひよと旦那様の野望

By 米山シヲ

Label ガンガンコミックス

Publisher スクウェア・エニックス

Hiyo Umeido is a maid who brings future weapons and items into a noble household. Her employer is an ambitious lord who wants to rise in status. Modern science, early-modern technology, magic, and domestic service collide around their daily life. Her tools cause one problem after another while she keeps serving him. His household becomes a place where career ambition meets impossible inventions.

Action Comedy Drama Fantasy Romance

アゲレコ！

By 絵咲かなで

Label ガンガンコミックスJOKER

Publisher スクウェア・エニックス

Leon Kamei is a high school gal who wants a future where she can become anything. Her life changes when she is haunted by the ghost of her uncle. Learning about his work as a voice actor draws her toward that profession. She begins from almost no knowledge of voice acting. The setup follows her first steps into a field built around becoming many different people.

Comedy Drama Supernatural

前科者

焼いてるふたり

How to Grill Our Love

Kenta Fukuyama, an engineer with a passion for barbecuing, and Chihiro Yamaguchi, a designer who loves to eat, meet through a dating app. Both shy and inexperienced in love, their relationship takes an unexpected turn when Kenta's sudden job transfer to Hamamatsu prompts a bold decision: marriage after zero days of dating. Living apart in Tokyo and Hamamatsu, the newlyweds slowly build their bond through weekend barbecues, savoring delicious meals and quiet moments together.

Drama Food Romance Slice of Life

きちじつごよみ

きみはかわいい女の子

You're so sweet girl.

Tsugumi Koeda has always felt self-conscious about her petite, boyish frame, convinced that love and romance are out of reach for someone like her. But everything changes when Masamune Sena, a straightforward and popular classmate, accidentally sees her in a vulnerable moment. As Tsugumi spends more time with Masamune, whose natural sincerity begins to break through her insecurities, she starts to rediscover her desire to embrace her true self.

Comedy Drama Fantasy Romance Sci-Fi

白馬のお嫁さん

ルッカリエの変わり者

By 上野綺士

Comedy Drama Fantasy Supernatural

カツカレーの日

Miyuki Saito, a 28-year-old office worker, ends her long-term relationship with her live-in boyfriend to pursue a more practical path to marriage, diving into the world of arranged dating. Frustrated by her lack of success and the emotional turmoil of her choices, she begins writing her feelings in a notebook at a quiet reading café. When a stranger leaves a blunt yet insightful reply in the same notebook, an unexpected correspondence begins, sparking a connection that challenges Miyuki's views on love and life. As she navigates her search for the ideal partner, Miyuki discovers that meaningful relationships often arise in the most unexpected places.

カグラバチ

By 外薗健

Label ジャンプコミックスDIGITAL

Hino Tamao is a brash, big-hearted teen who arrives in Shonan searching for his deadbeat detective dad, earning himself the nickname "Fireball Boy" for his wild spirit. At the beach, he meets Momoko, a spunky girl who drags him into a whirlwind of high school chaos at Madaruya High. With guts to spare but little fighting skill, Tamao unleashes his secret weapon—superhuman “Hungry Power” that kicks in when his stomach growls—turning him into a force to be reckoned with.

Action Drama Fantasy

火の玉ボーイ

Fireball Boy

Drama Sports

エースをねらえ！

By 山本鈴美香

Hiromi Oka, a shy high school freshman, joins the tennis club at Nishi High, admiring the team’s star player, Reika Ryuuzaki, nicknamed “Madame Butterfly” for her elegance. Initially clumsy and overlooked, Hiromi catches the eye of the new coach, Jin Munakata, who sees her potential and pushes her into grueling training. Her unexpected selection for a match against a rival school shocks her teammates, sparking tension with senior players like Kyoko Otowa. Hiromi’s determination to prove herself grows as she faces intense drills and her own insecurities. The team’s dynamics and Hiromi’s early struggles set the stage for a dramatic journey of growth and competition in the world of high school tennis.

Kii, an ordinary high school girl with a love for hedgehogs, can't help but notice Hazuki, a boy rumored to enjoy fighting and shunning others. But when Kii accidentally uncovers the truth behind Hazuki's misunderstood actions, she sees a different side to him—one that's kind, just, and surprisingly hedgehog-like in his prickly yet endearing nature. As the two grow closer, Kii finds herself drawn to Hazuki's hidden warmth, while he struggles to navigate his own guarded heart.

Drama Romance Sports

恋するハリネズミ

A Hedgehog in Love

Comedy Drama Slice of Life

ハコヅメ～交番女子の逆襲～

ロッキン★ヘブン

Rockin'★Heaven

By 酒井まゆ

Label りぼんマスコットコミックスDIGITAL

Sawa Konishi, a cheerful high school freshman, enrolls at Amabane High School, drawn by its cute uniform, only to discover it’s a former all-boys school with a chaotic, male-dominated Class 1-G. She faces hostility from her classmates, led by Ran Matsuyuki, the rebellious son of the school’s chairman, who openly dislikes her. Sawa’s blunt honesty initially sparks conflict, but her bright personality begins to win over peers, including Akira, a fellow female student with manga artist dreams. When Sawa falls into a river while retrieving her shoes, Ran unexpectedly saves her, revealing a softer side that piques her interest. Their evolving dynamic, marked by tension and gradual connection, sets the stage for a lively romantic comedy amidst school challenges.

Naoko Kitashiro, nicknamed Nakki, transfers to Seibi 4th Junior High and meets her first love, Tobishima-senpai, on her first day. She forms a lively group called the "Akutaredan" with classmates, including Iwasa, sparking instant camaraderie. Nakki’s vibrant energy leads to organizing a successful sports festival, uniting her class. She also plays matchmaker, helping her teacher, Kinda, find love. Despite her cheerful facade, Tobishima notices a lingering sadness in Nakki, hinting at deeper complexities.

生徒諸君！

Attention Students!

Drama Psychological Romance Slice of Life

がんばれ元気

Do Your Best, Genki!

溺れるナイフ

Drowning Love

サターンリターン

Ritsuko Kaji writes short works but can no longer write. A male friend from her past appears in a dream and questions her life. The next morning she learns that he has died by suicide. The news brings back a loss she had avoided facing. Her ordinary days with her partner begin to shift under the weight of memory and grief.