Category Archives: J-Drama

J-Drama Snapshot: Summer 2026

Summer is so busy that I really (I swear) try not to watch as many dramas… but there were so many that were hard to resist this season, so honestly that didn’t pan out as well as I hoped. I was definitely saved by Seiyu to Yoasobi having two Connect periods while I was at work, and Mrs Green Apple’s TV show was off for a lot of the time as well.

I quite enjoyed writing the Spring Snapshot, so figured I’ve have a second go with the summer shows. I’ve watched most of these in Japanese, but if they have English titles through licences or on MyDramaList, I’ll put those in brackets for searchability. These aren’t meant to be full reviews, just a fun way to share my impressions.

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The Convenience Store by the Sea Live Action Impressions

I am a simple soul. If you tell me someone I like is starring in a drama, I will be watching without question. So, that’s what ultimately led me to The Convenience Store by the Sea, or コンビニ兄弟, as I knew it initially. This is a story about kindness, friendship and the importance of a little community hub.

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J-Drama Spring 2026 Snapshot

I watch a lot of dramas every season, and I should probably do something with that knowledge that’s not just reviewing the odd one or two. So here’s a snapshot of what I enjoyed, had mixed feelings on and more!

I’ve watched most of these in Japanese, but if they have English titles through licences or on MyDramaList, I’ll put those in brackets for searchability. Also, these aren’t really supposed to be reviews or anything, I’m just dumping my thoughts.

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Ikoku Nikki Live Action Impressions

In the winter anime season, I watched Journal with Witch, or perhaps better known by its Japanese title – Ikoku Nikki. Although I’ve never read the original work (I will eventually, I assure you), I thoroughly enjoyed what the anime had to offer. So much so that I found myself curious about the live-action adaptation that was released in Japan in 2024. This one seems to have picked up the title Worlds Apart in English, but I’m not exactly sure how, given there hasn’t been an official English release yet. For the sake of ease and what readers are likely to be used to, I’ll stick with Ikoku Nikki going forwards.

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Reflecting On J-Drama: Why Didn’t I Tell You a Million Times

            If you're at all familiar with my interests then you may know I am a big fan of mystery, romance and crime dramas. This is a collection of things that often go underserved in the mediums I like, so I'm always happy to discover something that manages to incorporate all three of these things and prove interesting. While I often watch romance dramas or adaptations of manga I already like, I picked up <em>Why Didn't I Tell You a Million </em><em>Times </em>on a whim and I'm really glad I did.

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