7 OG J-Dramas To Watch To Fuel Your Fangirling Journey: ‘Itazura na Kiss,’ ‘Hana Yori Dango,’ More

 These 7 OG J-dramas - "Itazura na Kiss," "Hana Yori Dango" and more - will surely make you binge while curled up in your bed. 

1. 'Itazura na Kiss'

Despite having multiple remakes, "Itazura na Kiss" has always been a fan-favorite.

"Mischievous Kiss: Love in Tokyo," which is the 5th remake," made its mark as a national fave for its comedic appeal.

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Kotoko Aihara may not be good academically, but she has a heart of gold. She has a crush on the campus heartthrob and top student, Naoki Irie, her exact opposite. Due to an unexpected incident, they start living on the same roof.

Despite their differences, sparks fly between them, which is the beginning of their romantic story.

2. 'One Litre of Tears'

Based on a true story and a book that sold more than a million copies nationwide, "One Litre of Tears" follows the story of Aya Kito, a cheerful girl who fought to remain alive. She was diagnosed with spinocerebellar degeneration. 

The series slowly reveals how she loses control of herself, and how her strength and optimism, inspires Asou Kun, the son of a doctor, to become a neurologist.

3. 'Long Vacation'

This romance drama released in 1996 tells the story of a young pianist who hasn't yet learned to mix emotion with art, and an aging model facing the reality of her industry.

When Yamaguchi moves into Kimura's place, taking the room left by her fiance who stood her up on her wedding day, their opposite personalities collide.

4. 'Good Morning Call'

Another romance series features the story of Yoshikawa Nao, who stays behind to live by herself when her parents leave to inherit her grandpa's farm.

On the day she moves into her new apartment, she discovers that it was also rented to Uehara Hisashi, a popular guy from her school.

5. 'Great Teacher Onizuka'

Feeling the nostalgic vibe with this drama, "Great Teacher Onizuka" depicts the story of Onizuka, a former delinquent, who finds himself pursuing a career as a high school teacher, facing students who behave just as he used to.

Using unusual methods, he manages to reach through his students and help them face their problems. 

6. 'Tokyo Love Story'

Nagao Kanji, a young adult navigating his professional career, is assigned to work in Tokyo. His colleague Akana Rika takes care of his work.

One day, a friend invites to drink and Rika ends up joining them. Something happens between them, which changes the trajectory of their lives. 

7. 'Hana Yori Dango'

This legendary drama has been made in different remakes from various countries. Despite the multiple adaptations, "Hana Yori Dango" remains classic.

Starring 4 young and rich campus heartthrobs, the drama follows them as they assert their status and dominance in school bullying. Makino Tsukushi is their latest victim, who is new to their school.

Sparks fly when she stands up to the leader of the group, Dom Youji, which kickstarts a series of courtships that she does not expect.

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Shai San Miguel wrote this.