Asura
CREATOR: Hirokazu Kore-eda
CAST: Rie Miyazawa, Machiko Ono & Yu Aoi
It was the late 1970s in Tokyo, and four sisters believed that they had a happy life. But their world is turned upside down when they discover an affair being had by their aged father. As the happiness fades, the truth comes out as the sisters find themselves being more open than they’ve ever been before. Can this family stay together during the toughest of times? As a remake of the TV series Ashura no Gotoku by Kuniko Mukōda, this new show comes from director Hirokazu Kore-eda (Monster). It stars Rie Miyazawa, Machiko Ono, Yū Aoi, and Suzu Hirose. All Release dates


Baban Baban Ban Vampire
CAST: Daisuke Namikawa, Yusuke Kobayashi & Mayuko Kazama
Being a vampire in Japan isn’t easy for Ranmaru Mori. His problems go beyond finding a place to avoid the sun, which seems to be covered by the presence of a bathhouse. It’s the bathhouse owner, the young Rihito, that he finds himself smitten with, torn between wanting to sink his fangs into the girl or open up to her romantically. Complicating his relationship is the presence of other love interests who are also attracted to her. This supernatural comedy anime series is based on the manga of the same title by Hiromasa Okujima and directed by Itsuro Kawasaki (The Foolish Angel Dances with the Devil). All Release dates

House of Ninjas
CREATOR: Dave Boyle
CAST: Kento Kaku, Yosuke Eguchi & Tae Kimura
The Tawara family is unique in that they are the last remaining of a ninja clan. Due to an incident in their past, the old ways of the ninja have been shed from their family. But they may have to face this history when faced with the greatest of disasters in Japan. With a national crisis looming, the Tawara family will have to rise to the occasion. Directed by Dave Boyle with a story by Takafumi Imai, Kento Kaku, and Yoshiaki Murao, this Japanese drama series stars the talents of Kento Kaku, Yôsuke Eguchi, Tae Kimura, Kengo Kôra, Aju Makita, and Nobuko Miyamoto. All Release dates


Uzumaki
CREATOR: Junji Ito
CAST: Uki Satake, Shin-ichiro Miki & Mariya Ise
Legendary horror artist Junji Ito has his most popular work of terror adapted into an anime series. Based on his manga of the same title, Uzumaki explores the eerie discoveries of a town plagued by spirals. It seems that everywhere you look, there’s a spiral in something, from the hair of people to the clouds in the sky. But is there something more sinister that lies under the surface? The swirls soon turn deadly and the town finds itself faced with a series of weird tortures and murders that befoul the community. Depicted in stark black and white, this animated series comes from director Hiroshi Nagahama (Detroit Metal City) and screenwriter Aki Itami (Fly Me to Minami). All Release dates


Shogun
CREATOR: Justin Marks
CAST: Cosmo Jarvis, Hiroyuki Sanada & Anna Sawai
1600s Japan was a time of major conflict. Pilot Major John Blackthorne ends up thrust into this conflict when his European ship is marooned close to a fishing village. Taken in by Lord Yoshii Toranaga, he learns more about the way of Japan and has his perspective on the world forever changed. This historical epic loaded with action and drama comes from the novel of the same title by James Clavell and was adapted for television by Rachel Kondo. the cast includes the talents of Cosmo Jarvis (Persuasion), Hiroyuki Sanada (Westworld, Hawkeye), Anna Sawai (Pachinko), Tadanobu Asano (Mortal Kombat, Midway), Fumi Nikaido (In This Corner of the World), Tokuma Nishioka, Takehiro Hira, Shinnosuke Abe, and Ako. All Release dates


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The Makanai
CREATOR: Hirokazu Kore-eda
CAST: Nana Mori, Natsuki Deguchi & Aju Makita
Kiyo intends to learn everything about being a Makanai when she comes to live with a collective of geishas. Under the guidance of master geishas, the apprentices, referred to as Maikos, soon learn the joys and challenges of being a woman who cares for a home in more ways than one. Namely, Kiyo takes a great interest in cooking for this role. Little joys and heartfelt drama follow in this Japanese slice-of-life series that takes a tender and emotional approach to the world of geishas and cooking. Based on the manga by Aiko Koyama, the series stars Harrison Xu, Keisuke Hoashi, Mayu Matsuoka, and Ai Hashimoto. Watch the trailer of The Makanai

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The Journalist
CAST: Ryoko Yonekura, Go Ayano & Ryusei Yokohama
The Korean-Japanese reporter Anna Matsuda is highly regarded for her journalistic work at the Toto Newspaper. She aims to get the truth out of anything she covers, earning her a highly-regarded reputation. She may be facing her toughest job yet when she starts digging deep into the darkest corruptions that lurk within modern Japanese society. Based on the movie of the same title, this political thriller series stars Ren Hanami, Ryôko Yonekura, and Johanna Yukiko Haneda. Watch the trailer of The Journalist

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Chainsaw Man
CREATOR: Tatsuki Fujimoto
CAST: Kikunosuke Toya, Tomori Kusunoki & Shogo Sakata
Based on the Japanese manga created by Tatsuki Fujimoto, this anime follows the life of the down-on-his-luck Denji. He recently lost his father and finds himself struggling to pay off a heavy debt. He’s only saved from the beatings of yakuza and dealing with dangerous jobs by Pochita, a Devil dog. When Pochita sacrifices himself for Denji, the human becomes a hybrid-demon with the power of chainsaws. This dark and violent urban fantasy comes from directors Ryū Nakayama and Makoto Nakazono. Watch the trailer of Chainsaw Man

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Shaman King
CREATOR: Hiroyuki Takei
CAST: Katsuyuki Konishi, Minami Takayama & Yōko Hikasa
As the second animated adaptation of the manga by Hiroyuki Takei, Shaman King follows the adventures of Yoh Asakura seeking to prove his worth as a shaman. If he masters such skills, he will become powerful enough to win the Shaman Fight and become the greatly revered Shaman King. But the battle itself is only held once every 500 years by the most powerful of shamans, making Yoh’s journey to the top one of the toughest challenges of his entire life. Watch the trailer of Shaman King

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Jujutsu Kaisen
CREATOR: Gege Akutami
Based on the manga series by Gege Akutami, the dark anime series follows the highschooler Yūji Itadori as he attends the Occult Club of his school. After the death of his grandfather, Yūji finds himself and his club thrown into a world of dark magic and curses. He’ll meet the sorcerer Megumi Fushiguro and the evil spirit of Sukuna. Packed with fantasy and horror, Jujutsu Kaisen is an action-packed series of paranormal thrills and grotesque monsters. All Release dates


Uzumaki
CREATOR: Hiroshi Nagahama
CAST: Uki Satake, &
The citizens of Kurōzu-cho occupy an eerie city of supernatural forces. Spirals are seen all around the city that signal a horrific curse is in the air. Teenager Kirie Goshima and her boyfriend Shuichi Saito soon discover the power of the spiral that begin to affect every resident. Kirie becomes aware of how her hair seems to curl and spiral which drains her life and hypnotizes others. Any attempt to cut her hair results in it trying to strangle her. The curse becomes even more troubling when natural disasters threaten the Kurōzu-cho. Based on the iconic Japanese dark fantasy graphic novel series by Junji Ito. All Release dates


ID: INVADED
CAST: Kenjirou Tsuda, Yoshimasa Hosoya & M·A·O
In an alternative future, investigators now have the ability to tap directly into the psyche of killers and witness their unconscious. Sakaido is one such detective who specializes in tapping into the minds of serial killers. Though seemingly unemotional on the job, he hides a dark secret of a tragic past of murder and revenge, as well as another life he had left behind. His methods are also questionable as the killers he seek often commit suicide. Watch the trailer of ID: INVADED

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Kengan Ashura
CAST: Tatsuhisa Suzuki, Jôji Nakata, Tetsu Inada
Tokita Ohma is the ultimate underground warrior who does battle for the mogul Nogi Hideki. As Nogi arranges big money deals on these matches, Tokita delivers the blows that’ll win in these literal fights for corporate rights known as Kengan Matches. Kazuo Yamashita, a middle-aged salaryman, soon learns all about this world of underground fights that decide the fate of businesses as he becomes the manager of Tokita in this intense anime based on the manga. Watch the trailer of Kengan Ashura

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Vinland Saga
CREATOR: Shuuhei Yabuta
CAST: Naoya Uchida, Hiroki Yasumoto, Yûto Uemura, Kenshô Ono
Thorfinn, son of the viking's greatest warriors of the 11th century, had his whole family murdered and his land ravaged by mercenary leader Askeladd. The vikings then raised Thorfinn to grow up as a strong and terrifying warrior of fierce strength and fury. Now out for revenge, Thorfinn finds himself challenging Askeladd to a duel and ends up in a plot involving the next King of England in this action-packed anime based on the manga. Watch the trailer of Vinland Saga

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Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba
CREATOR: Gotōge Koyoharu
CAST: Natsuki Hanae, Akari Kito & Hiro Shimono
Though the kind-hearted and intelligent Tanjirō Kamado is a young boy, he must become a man rather quickly when a demon slaughters his entire family with the exception of his sister Nezuko. Tanjirō takes on the role of a demon slayer, being trained by the experienced slayer Giyu Tomioka. Driven by more than revenge, Tanjirō seeks a means of removing the curse that has transformed his sister into a demon. Based on the best-selling manga by Koyoharu Gotōge and animated by Studio Ufotable, this Japanese animated series features bold animation and fantasy action. Watch the trailer of Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba

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The Promised Neverland
CREATOR: Kaiu Shirai
CAST: Sumire Morohoshi, Mariya Ise & Lynn
The TV Show based on Japanese manga series written by Kaiu Shirai and illustrated by Posuka Demizu. The series is about a group of orphaned children who try to escape from a farm. Watch the trailer of The Promised Neverland

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B: The Beginning
CREATOR: Katsuya Ishida
CAST: Asami Seto, Hiroaki Hirata & Yuki Kaji
A 2018 Japanese Netflix show that premiered worldwide in march 2018. A highly technologically advanced world is swept by crime, and in particular by a serial killer called Killer B. Watch the trailer of B: The Beginning

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Mob Psycho 100
CREATOR: N/A
CAST: 濱田 龍臣, Kazuki Namioka & Yuki Yoda
This very popular Japanese comic book is yet again brought to live. It's about a young kid, Mob, who uses his psychic abilities to fight of evil entities. Watch the trailer of Mob Psycho 100

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Miss Sherlock
CREATOR: N/A
CAST: Yuko Takeuchi, Shihori Kanjiya & Kenichi Takito
Miss Sherlock is the Japanese take on the old detective story by Conan O'Doyle. However, in this version, both the role of Watson and Sherlock are played by woman.... Watch the trailer of Miss Sherlock

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Karei-naru ichizoku
CREATOR: N/A
CAST: Takuya Kimura, Kyôka Suzuki, Kyoko Hasegawa
A close-up of the power struggles within the very rich Manpyo family. RATING: 81/100

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Tiger & Dragon
CREATOR: TBS Television
CAST: Tomoya Nagase, Junichi Okada & Yu Aoi
The paths of a debt-collector and a comedian cross through a gril named Megumi. RATING: 84/100

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Hana yori dango
CREATOR: Yasuharu Ishii
CAST: Mao Inoue, Jun Matsumoto & Shun Oguri
Hana yori dango ('Boys over Flowers') follows Makino, who is repelled by her superficial classmates during high school. RATING: 83/100

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Change
CREATOR: Hiroyuki Goto, Kazuyuki Shimizu
CAST: Takuya Kimura, Eri Fukatsu, Akira Terao
A simple school teacher - with no particular interest in politics - becomes the Prime Minister within a few seconds. Talk about change! Fun and interesting show. RATING: 78/100

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Liar Game
CREATOR: Hiroaki Matsuyama
CAST: Su-yeon Cha, Jin-ho Choi, Hyo-Seob Eom, Jae-yoon Jo
A manga series about a girl who is dragged into 'The Liar Game Tournament', a real-life game in wich participants have cheat and lie to win other participants' money. RATING: 84/100

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Ao No Exorcist: Kyoto Fujouou-hen
CREATOR: N/A
CAST: Nobuhiko Okamoto, Rina Satô, Bryce Papenbrook
The animated series depicts a group of boys who are after the thief who has stolen the eye of the demon and taken a child hostage; the investigation takes the group to... RATING: 82/100

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A Life: Itoshiki Hito
CREATOR: N/A
CAST: Takuya Kimura, Yuko Takeuchi & Kenichi Matsuyama
One of the few Japanese shows coming out that is not animated. A Medical drama. RATING: 69/100

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Violet Evergarden
CREATOR: N/A
CAST: Yui Ishikawa, Kouki Uchiyama & Aya Endo
The Japanese Animation sensation Violet Ever Garden hits Netflix in 2018. When Violet comes back from the war she needs a job, and at her job writing letters she... Watch the trailer of Violet Evergarden

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‘J Drama’ isn’t a genre for everyone. It’s soapy, kitschy, to say the least, just like its South-Korean counterpart. Still, a fun pool to dive into if you’re in for something else. Below you’ll find our selection of the best Japanese television series.