A big part of improving your Japanese skills is to integrate the language into other aspects of your life. Beyond textbooks and classrooms, Japanese dramas on Netflix can help you learn the language passively. You’d be surprised at the number of new vocabulary and grammar points that might not be covered under the Japanese Language Proficiency Test (JLPT). Plus, watching Japanese dramas can also help you improve your pronunciation and listening skills further.
If you’re a beginner, start with children’s shows like Miffy or Pokémon, but for intermediate and advanced learners, here are some Japanese dramas on Netflix to challenge your listening and reading skills. Here are our top ten recommendations of Japanese dramas on Netflix for you to check out.
Rebooting (2023)
Have you ever wanted to do it all over again? Well, in this drama, protagonist Asami Kondo does just that. Thanks to a freak accident after a night out with friends, Asami has been given a choice to either reincarnate as an ant eater or do her life all over again. Starting from birth, she has to live the same life until she’s 33 again in the hopes of getting everything back on track. It’s a fun show to watch when you just want to unwind. The conversations are easy to follow and often quite funny.
- Genre: Comedy, Drama, Slice of life
- Where to watch: Netflix, Amazon Prime
- Japanese level: N3
Extremely Inappropriate! (2024)
This drama might be a bit more controversial than others, but it gives a peek into some of the toxicity of Japan’s Showa Era. Japanese culture isn’t what it used to be, or so says the protagonist, Ichiro Ogawa. A widower working as a gym teacher, Ichiro finds himself transported into 2024 one fateful day. How well will he be able to adjust to modern-day Japanese society? Will he change his ways, or will he fight back? You’ll have to watch this drama to find out. This show has a lot of jokes pertaining to Japan’s Showa Era, so it’s a great opportunity to widen your vocabulary.
- Genre: Comedy, Slice of life, Fantasy
- Where to watch: Netflix, UNext
- Japanese level: N2
Fictitious Girl’s Diary (2017)
This lighthearted slice-of-life drama centers around a nameless protagonist who goes about her life as an everyday office worker. Through her everyday routines, watch as she goes about her tasks and interactions with her officemates. Played by comedian Bakarhythm, this drama has tons of observational and dry humor, so be sure to listen closely!
- Genre: Comedy, Drama, Slice of life
- Where to watch: Netflix, Amazon Prime
- Japanese level: N3
By the Age of 30 (2022)
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