Top Japanese Dramas Adapted From Manga Series

Japanese Dramas Adapted From Manga Series: Japanese drama is a popular genre in Japan and around the world right now. Many of these dramas are based on manga series, which are Japanese comic books. These dramas take the characters, plots, and settings of the original manga and bring them to life on screen which are highly liked by the viewers around the world. These dramas serve as a visual interpretation of some of the most adored and cherished manga series and have successfully captured the hearts of viewers in Japan and beyond. Here are some of the must-watch Japanese dramas adapted from the popular manga series that you should add to your watchlist:

1. ‘Itazura Na Kiss’

‘Itazura Na Kiss’ also known as ‘Mischievous Kiss: Love in Tokyo’ is a popular Japanese drama. It is adapted from the Japanese manga ‘Itazura Na Kiss’ by Tada Kaoru. This popular Japanese drama also has a sequel, ‘Mischievous Kiss: Love in Okinawa 2’. The main character of Mischievous Kiss is the average high school girl Kotoko Aihara, who expresses her feelings to Naoki Irie, who is both attractive and intelligent. But Naoki rejects her and says that he doesn't like stupid girls. When Kotoko moves to a temporary home after having her home badly destroyed by a meteorite, the two start to come close and the relationship between them eventually changes.

2. ‘Liar Game’

‘Liar Game’ is one of the Japanese dramas that was adapted from a popular manga of the same name into a live-action series. Nao Kanzaki, a college student, is forced to participate in the Liar Game in the story. She is quite honest and at first naive, but these qualities help her gain the respect of other players in the Liar Game.

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3. ‘Alice In Borderland’

‘Alice in Borderland’ is a sci-fi thriller drama (Must-Watch Sci-Fi Korean Dramas On OTT) that was released in 2020. It is based on the manga by Haro Aso. The action scenes, directing, and acting all earned great reviews from critics. It was turned into a three-episode OVA (Original Video Animation) in 2014 before becoming a popular Netflix series. In this drama, a gamer and his friends are trapped in a parallel Tokyo and must participate in a series of cruel games to escape it.

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4. ‘Jitenshaya-san no Takahashi-kun’

‘Jitenshaya-san no Takahashi-kun’ is a romantic drama based on the same-named manga and it is also known as ‘Mr Takahashi, The Bicycle Shop Owner’. Hanno Tomoko is a 30-year-old office worker who is a quiet and shy person. She is still unmarried at that age because she has trouble getting along with others. Ryohei Takahashi is the owner of a bicycle store. He may have a cold personality but is a good guy. When Tomoko needs to mend her bicycle chain, the two eventually cross paths. Eventually, Ryohei succeeds in winning Tomoko's heart.

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