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おとなになっても

By 志村貴子

逃げるは恥だが役に立つ

The Full-Time Wife Escapist

Moriyama Mikuri, a jobless graduate, takes a housekeeping position for Tsuzaki Hiramasa, a socially awkward salaryman who values his orderly life. When Mikuri faces pressure to marry, the two agree to a contract marriage for convenience, sparking an unconventional arrangement. As they navigate their roles as “employer and employee” turned “husband and wife,” this charming tale explores love, work, and the unexpected growth that comes from stepping outside societal norms.

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Comedy Drama Romance Slice of Life

のだめカンタービレ

Nodame Cantabile

Shinichi Chiaki is a music student who dreams of studying abroad and becoming a conductor. His fear of flying keeps him from pursuing that path. Frustration grows as classmates move toward the future he wants. He then meets Megumi Noda, a brilliant but disorderly pianist. Her way of playing reminds him to enjoy music where he is.

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Comedy Music Romance Slice of Life

カンナさん大成功です！

Kanna's Big Success!

A high school girl has spent years being mistreated because of her appearance. Only Kousuke has treated her kindly. Wanting to win his heart and change how the world sees her, she undergoes full-body plastic surgery. The change gives her a new start but does not erase her insecurity. The early comedy centers on beauty, confidence, and the hope of being loved.

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Comedy Romance

死と彼女とぼく

Drama Horror Mystery Romance Supernatural

ベビーシッター・ギン！

七つ屋志のぶの宝石匣

Nanatsuya: Shinobu's Jewel Box

Drama Romance Slice of Life

銀のスプーン

Silver Spoon

High school senior Ritsu Hayakawa leads a seemingly perfect life—top grades, good looks, and a reputation as the "miracle" of his family. But when his mother falls ill and is hospitalized, Ritsu steps into the kitchen for the first time to care for his younger siblings, Shirabe and Kanade. What starts as a necessity soon becomes a journey of discovery, as Ritsu finds joy and connection in cooking, weaving together meals that bring warmth to their home. Through shared dishes and quiet moments at the family table, Ritsu and his siblings navigate grief, growth, and the bonds that hold them together.

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Drama Food Slice of Life

零れるよるに

Drama Romance Slice of Life

涙雨とセレナーデ

The Rain of Teardrops, and Serenade

Comedy Drama Historical Romance Supernatural

青春上等！！

Taka is an elementary school teacher in his third year on the job. Four years earlier, Reina rejected him so harshly that he still carries the wound. Reina then arrives at his school as a new teacher. The serious Reina and the careless Taka clash almost immediately. Their work becomes more complicated when they are assigned to share responsibility for Taka's class.

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Romance

花吐き乙女

非合法ロマンス

コミンカビヨリ

Kominka Biyori

Worried about her future and determined not to struggle in old age, Moe, a single illustrator in her 30s, takes a bold step by purchasing a dilapidated, 80-year-old traditional Japanese house in the serene Seto Inland Sea region. Her quiet life takes an unexpected turn with the arrival of Ikeuchi, a passionate architect and old-house enthusiast who becomes her quirky ally in renovating the home. As Moe adapts to rural living and tackles the challenges of restoring her ancient abode, she finds herself entangled in a web of new friendships, unexpected romance, and personal growth.

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Romance

東京アリスｇｉｒｌｙ

Tokyo Alice girly

Rito is a first-year middle school girl and the daughter of one of four old classmates. Her mother and her mother's friends are now raising children of their own. At school, Rito joins the drama club and meets the daughters of those same women. The girls begin forming connections as a new generation steps into adolescence. Their mothers also keep stumbling through love and everyday life beside them.

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Drama Romance

モトカレマニア

海とドリトル

Dolittle and the Sea

Nanami, a university student nursing a broken heart, climbs Mount Fuji to heal and encounters two eccentric marine researchers, Inukai and Karasuma. Intrigued by their work, she joins them on a boat trip, where she’s awestruck by an encounter with a massive whale. Inspired, Nanami transfers to their university’s marine biology department and joins their research lab. She develops feelings for Inukai, a postdoctoral researcher, while adapting to the rigorous demands of studying marine animal behavior. Their early adventures, including a research trip to Ogasawara, spark a blend of romance and scientific discovery in a vibrant coming-of-age tale.

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Drama Romance Slice of Life

東京アリス

Tokyo Alice

Arisugawa Fu, a free-spirited office worker obsessed with shopping, lives with her friends Sayuri, a refined gallery assistant seeking an elite match; Rio, a doctor with unrequited feelings for Fu; and Mizuho, a manga artist unlucky in love. Together in a Tokyo share house, they chase their dreams and happiness, often prioritizing material desires over romance. As Fu navigates her growing interest in her cool boss Okuzono, this vibrant tale blends love, friendship, and the pursuit of fulfillment in a bustling urban life.

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Romance

３回まわって恋をして

Ichiko is a top model who dazzles the fashion world and draws attention wherever she goes. She is surrounded by glamorous admirers, including princes and oil magnates. In spite of that, what she wants is a much plainer kind of romance. Her huge misunderstandings send love in wildly unexpected directions. The result is a fast and offbeat comedy around a woman whose sense of scale is completely extraordinary.

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Romance

長閑の庭

Nodoka's Garden

Motoko is a reserved 23-year-old graduate student with a plain appearance, nicknamed “Schwarz” (German for "black") by her peers for her dark clothing and quiet demeanor. Her life shifts when she confesses her feelings to her admired German literature professor, Sakaki, a 64-year-old man who dismisses it as a misunderstanding, sparking her quest to define what love really means. As their unconventional bond deepens, Motoko grapples with her emotions, blending introspection with subtle humor against a backdrop of academic life.

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Drama Romance

クジャクのダンス、誰が見た？

Who Saw the Peacock Dance in the Jungle?

１／２の林檎

Hikaru believes in fate and imagines soul mates as two halves of one apple. She reunites with Shindou, a man she knew in school ten years earlier. Hikaru takes the meeting as proof that fate has brought them together. Her coworker Natsuko refuses to lose in love and pursues the man she wants. An unsociable stranger named Amano also enters the emotional tangle around them.

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Drama Romance Slice of Life

キス＆ネバークライ

Kiss and Never Cry

Drama Mystery Psychological Romance Sports

パーフェクトワールド

Tsugumi Kawana, a 26-year-old interior designer, attends a work party where she unexpectedly reunites with Itsuki Ayukawa, her high school crush and former classmate. Excited to reconnect, Tsugumi is shocked to learn that Itsuki now uses a wheelchair due to a spinal cord injury from an accident years ago. Initially hesitant, Tsugumi finds herself drawn to Itsuki's resilience and warmth, sparking a complex and heartfelt connection. As they navigate societal prejudices, personal insecurities, and the challenges of an inter-abled relationship, both Tsugumi and Itsuki confront their fears and redefine what love and happiness mean to them.

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Drama Romance Slice of Life

死と彼女とぼく　ゆかり

ながたんと青と－いちかの料理帖－

Knife and Pepper - Ichika's Cookbook

Drama Food Historical Romance Slice of Life

わたしのお嫁くん

Hayami Honoka, a 26-year-old career woman, excels at her sales job but secretly lives in a messy, chaotic apartment. When her junior colleague Yamamoto Chihiro, a kind-hearted guy with exceptional housework skills, discovers her secret, he steps in to help. As Honoka jokingly “recruits” him as her “bride,” their bond deepens, blending humor, domestic life, and romance in this charming tale of two opposites finding balance and connection.

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Romance Slice of Life

東京タラレバ娘　シーズン２

Tokyo "What If" Girls Season 2

Comedy Romance Slice of Life

白鳥麗子でございます！

Reiko Shiratori, a stunningly beautiful and wealthy high school girl, is adored by all but remains deeply in love with Tetsuya Akimoto, a kind-hearted classmate from a humble background. Despite their mutual feelings, Reiko’s pride and dramatic personality lead to misunderstandings, as she expects Tetsuya to pursue her. Tetsuya, often flustered by Reiko’s bold affection, struggles to bridge the gap between their different worlds. Their budding romance faces challenges from Reiko’s protective friends and her own over-the-top antics, like staging elaborate gestures to win his attention. Through comedic mishaps and heartfelt moments, the two navigate the ups and downs of young love in their vibrant high school life.

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Comedy Romance

のだめカンタービレ

Nodame Cantabile

銀盤騎士

Drama Fantasy Romance Sports

小煌女

ハツコイノツギ

Chika is newly married to Shun, a husband ten years older than her. She first fell for him at the cafe where he works and confessed her feelings. Their home life looks warm and happy at first glance. Yet Chika grows uneasy about Mame, Shun's longtime childhood friend. Her married life soon fills with jealousy and uncertainty.

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Drama Romance

けむたい姉とずるい妹

Annoying and Cunning Sisters

Jun and Ran are sisters with opposite personalities who meet again at their mother's funeral after eight years apart. The reason for that long silence is Ritsu, the younger sister's husband. He used to be the older sister's boyfriend. The sisters end up living together while remaining painfully aware of one another. Their shared home becomes a tense space where old hurt and tangled affection keep colliding.

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Drama Romance

汝、星のごとく

Akimi lives with her mother on a scenic island in the Seto Inland Sea. Her family life is strained because of her father's affair and her mother's unhappiness. A transfer student named Kai comes to the island with his free-spirited mother. Akimi and Kai become friends after his arrival. Their early connection forms against a backdrop of family wounds and island life.

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Drama Romance

死と彼女とぼく　めぐる

Comedy Horror Mystery Romance Supernatural

おいおいピータン！！

Omori, a hefty and charming food enthusiast, and his laid-back, mature partner Watanabe navigate married life after years of love and culinary adventures. Surrounded by a quirky cast of friends and family, including their mischievous cat Kuro, they explore the joys and quirks of food, from sudden cravings to shared meals. This heartwarming tale blends humor, romance, and the simple pleasures of eating, celebrating the connections that grow around the table.

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Comedy Slice of Life

こいいじ

Love Glutton

Mame, a woman in her thirties who works at her family’s bathhouse, has harbored a lifelong unrequited love for her childhood friend Soma, a widowed coffee shop owner raising his daughter, Yu. Despite repeated rejections, Mame’s feelings persist, shaping her daily interactions with Soma and Yu, who sees Mame as a close figure. The sudden return of Mame’s older sister, Yume, from abroad stirs tension, hinting at unresolved family dynamics. Mame’s persistent affection leads to small, poignant moments with Soma, who remains devoted to his late wife’s memory. Their shared history and the bathhouse’s community backdrop frame Mame’s emotional journey as she grapples with her enduring feelings.

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Drama Romance Slice of Life

世界で一番早い春

Haruta Mahoro, a 26-year-old manga artist, has achieved immense success with her debut series, "Revive Line," but beneath her accomplishments lies a heavy secret: the story wasn't hers. It was based on notes left by Yukishima, a boy who meant the world to her in high school and passed away a decade ago. Wracked with guilt and unable to move forward, Haruta is unexpectedly given a chance to rewrite the past when she finds herself transported back to her teenage years, just months before Yukishima's death. As she relives her youth, Haruta grapples with the weight of her choices and the possibility of redemption.

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Mystery Romance Supernatural

青春★オノマトペ

A sixteen-year-old high school girl feels restless after an unrequited crush at her part-time job collapses. At her lowest point, she meets a college student carrying a guitar. He is an otaku musician, and their unlikely meeting pulls her toward music. She soon becomes involved with him and a friend in an anime-song band. The early romance follows awkward feelings, amateur practice, and a new place to belong.

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Romance

海月姫

Princess Jellyfish

Tsukimi Kurashita, a shy and awkward jellyfish enthusiast, moves to Tokyo to pursue her dream of becoming an illustrator, living in Amamizukan, a women-only apartment for otaku. Surrounded by fellow "Sisters" with their own quirky obsessions, Tsukimi's quiet life is upended when she rescues a stylish woman from a pet shop mishap—only to discover she's Kuranosuke Koibuchi, a charismatic cross-dressing man. As Kuranosuke shakes up their world with fashion and ambition, the Sisters band together to save Amamizukan from redevelopment, launching an unexpected jellyfish-inspired clothing line.

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Comedy Drama Romance Slice of Life

きみはペット

×一物語

Misaki is divorced after a workplace romance with her former husband ended. She is now dating Tadokoro, a colleague in the department where she was transferred. Tadokoro has a family, turning their relationship toward an affair. Around them, other marriages face pressure and begin to break apart. The setup follows adults confronting love, divorce, and unstable homes.

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Romance

東京タラレバ娘

Tokyo "What If" Girls

無能の鷹

指輪の約束

Michi and Kotaro seem headed for a happy marriage after two years together. Then a small misunderstanding grows large enough to cancel their wedding. Both are left carrying hurt that might have been avoided if they had understood each other better. Their lives begin to drift in different directions while the question of marriage remains painfully unresolved. The setup focuses on love shaken by missed communication and the choices that follow.

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Drama Romance

本屋の森のあかり

Akari of the Forest Bookshop

Akari Takano, a passionate book lover, transfers from a rural branch to the bustling Tokyo main store of a bookstore chain, eager to immerse herself in her dream job. She meets Tosaku Terayama, the reserved and book-obsessed assistant manager, whose vast knowledge and cool demeanor intrigue her. Working alongside quirky colleagues like the gentle, scholarly Ryousuke, Akari navigates the lively bookstore environment, tackling tasks from shelving to customer service. Her enthusiasm for literature deepens as she encounters various books, like Mother Goose, that shape her experiences. Through daily interactions, Akari begins to form bonds with her coworkers, setting the stage for personal growth and new connections.

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Drama Romance Slice of Life

源氏物語　あさきゆめみし

大正ガールズ　エクスプレス

Taishou Girls Express

Chiyo Misugi, a strong-willed and affluent schoolgirl, meets Yoshiko Tanabe, a talented but impoverished artist, in Taisho-era Japan. The two form an unlikely bond, united by their desire to challenge the restrictive norms of a male-dominated society. Using Yoshiko’s artistic skills, they begin creating picture stories to express women’s perspectives, starting with simple caricatures. Their creative partnership evolves as they experiment with techniques like speech bubbles and dynamic layouts, navigating societal pushback. Together, Chiyo and Yoshiko embark on a spirited journey to carve out their voices through art and friendship.

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Comedy Drama Slice of Life

おとなになっても

逃げるは恥だが役に立つ

世界でいちばん優しい音楽

御手洗家、炎上する

やんごとなき一族

のだめカンタービレ

カンナさん大成功です！

死と彼女とぼく

ベビーシッター・ギン！

七つ屋志のぶの宝石匣

銀のスプーン

零れるよるに

涙雨とセレナーデ

青春上等！！

花吐き乙女

非合法ロマンス

コミンカビヨリ

東京アリスｇｉｒｌｙ

モトカレマニア

海とドリトル

東京アリス

３回まわって恋をして

長閑の庭

クジャクのダンス、誰が見た？

１／２の林檎

キス＆ネバークライ

パーフェクトワールド

死と彼女とぼく ゆかり

ながたんと青と－いちかの料理帖－

わたしのお嫁くん

東京タラレバ娘 シーズン２

白鳥麗子でございます！

のだめカンタービレ

銀盤騎士

小煌女

ハツコイノツギ

けむたい姉とずるい妹

汝、星のごとく

死と彼女とぼく めぐる

おいおいピータン！！

こいいじ

世界で一番早い春

青春★オノマトペ

海月姫

きみはペット

×一物語

東京タラレバ娘

無能の鷹

指輪の約束

本屋の森のあかり

源氏物語 あさきゆめみし

大正ガールズ エクスプレス

死と彼女とぼく　ゆかり

東京タラレバ娘　シーズン２

死と彼女とぼく　めぐる

源氏物語　あさきゆめみし

大正ガールズ　エクスプレス