Asian Drama

In the 80's of 20th century, Gao Ji Lin, a young man living in Gaojiagou in northern Shaanxi, was a well-known reading "champion" in the village. With a great talent for writing and poetry, despite coming from a poor family, the man aspired to achieve a greater goals. College entrance exams were supposed to help him with that. Unfortunately, Ji Lin unexpectedly falls off from the student list, and as if that wasn't enough, he also fails to become a private teacher in an primary school. His only ray of hope turns out to be Liu Qiao Zhen, who does everything to support him in his dream. Soon, thanks to the encouragement of the whole village, Ji Lin decides to fight for his career goal.

Adapted from the novel "Life" (人生) by Lu Yao (路遥).

Adapted from a webnovel "Wo You Yi Fen Tao Sheng Zhi Nan" (我有一份逃生指南) by Yi Li Hui Jin (一粒灰烬).

Sousuke Aoyama is a college student who suffers painfully from the loss of his parents in a traffic accident. He meets Kozan Shinoda, a suibokuga (India-ink painting) artist, at an exhibition. Kozan becomes interested in Sousuke and surprisingly accepts him as his disciple. However, Kozan's niece is dismissive of Sousuke and declares to compete with Sousuke for the "Kozan Award." Although Sousuke seemed uninterested in painting at first, he gradually becomes drawn to it by each stroke he draws...

Adapted from the novel "Sen wa, Boku wo Egaku" (線は、僕を描く) by Togami Hiromasa (砥上裕將).

Ji Yuan Chao is the ice-cold Crown Prince of a powerful kingdom whose safety and prosperity owes much to the loyalty of a clan called Hua. The Hua clan stuck by the kingdom's monarchs through thick and thin and a Hua clan military general helped the kingdom win a famous and decisive victory. But Ji Yuan Chao is less interested in this than his predecessors. He shows no emotion no matter what crosses his path and this has won him a reputation for coldness and indifference.

However, he appears to have met his match when he encounters the military general's daughter Hua Liu Li. This woman is every bit as haughty and strong-minded as the Crown Prince, although she - at first glance - seems to be as meek as a lamb. And when they meet, they both secretly resolve to outwit each other. But as these two fiery souls collide, could love bloom between them? And could they eventually form a powerful union that will help bring peace to the realm?

Adapted from novel of the same name by Yue Xia Die Ying.

Gangi, Soyeong, and Aram are best friends who go to the same high school. Gangi appears relatively normal, compared to Soyeong who dreams of becoming a model, or Aram who is unique in her own special way. One day, they decide to run away from home. However, life does not go easy on them. What is more serious are the cracks in their relationship. After their failed attempt to run away, they return home and go back to school only to face more challenges. What had happened to Soyeong and Gangi later prompts Soyeong to intentionally leave Gangi out, and the bullying gets worse as time goes by. Aram also has a hard time along the way.

Gui Xiao and Lu Yan Chen met at school – in a middle school playground. They fell in love with one another at first sight. And as they grew older, their feelings for one another grew ever stronger. They became inseparable and hoped to spend the rest of their lives together. But life has other plans for them.

Gui Xiao’s family circumstances change. And Lu Yan Chen ends up training as a special police officer – which takes him to a completely different part of the country. Lu Yan Chen’s training is tough, physical, and intense. Gui Xiao, meanwhile, ends up on a career path that will take her into the world of finance. Despite the fact that they now live in different worlds, their love is still strong – and they try to keep up a long-distance relationship. This peters out – until one day, years later, Gui Xiao finds herself with a special reason to call Lu Yan Chen once more.

Adapted from the novel "The Road Home" (归路) by Mo Bao Fei Bao (墨宝非宝).

A serial killer taps into the media interest over his murders and ruthlessly manipulates their victims, the police and the media like a puppet master, turning the case into a national spectacle.

Adapted from the novel 'Mohou-han' (模倣犯) by Miyabe Miyuki.

Rembrary is a high priest from another world who came to this one to fight the demon king.

When he awakens, he finds himself in the body of the handsome, but unknown idol, Woo Yeon Woo.

Adapted from the web novel "Holy Idol" (성스러운 아이돌) by Sin Hwa Jin (신화진).

In the process of solving a murder case, female police officer Ran Dongdong accidentally discovers her husband has been renting a place in secret. The pressure is mounting as she tries to deal with the complex case and the possible betrayal from her husband, putting a strain on her mental health.

Adapted from the novel "Hui Xiang" (回响) by Dong Xi (东西).

Srikanda, Phawinee's sister, is a beautiful woman whose father is very proud of her. She fell in love with Nopphanai and despite her father's disapproval, they decided to elope. One day, Phawinee meets Srikanda by chance and notices how she looks thinner and depressed. She eventually gets ill and passes away.

Phawinee is angry after finding out how her sister was bullied by her mother and sister-in-law, so she decides to sign a marriage certificate with Nopphanai with a deal of "no touch", in order to take care of her nephew. Afterward, Phawinee moves in where her sister lived and starts to fight with his mother and sister. She doesn't give in to them as her sister had, and so her revenge begins.

Adapted from the novel "Saphai" (สะใภ้) by Nantana Weerachon (นันทนา วีระชน).

A story about specialists who transport the deceased back home. The company Angel Hearse is run by Nami Izawa and Kashiwagi . A drama that portrays love between the deceased and the bereaved.

Adapted from the novel "Angel Flight: Kokusai Reikyu Sokanshi" (エンジェルフライト 国際霊柩送還士) by Sasa Ryoko (佐々涼子).

Mishima Kanji is a reporter for the Weekly Times, which mainly deals with gossip. He feels a sense of emptiness and discomfort as he spends his days chasing celebrity scandals, without a shred of the journalistic spirit he aspired to. One day, Mishima goes to Amagasaki to pick up a certain person under the direction of chief editor Nagasawa Asuka. Nagasawa sends him off as a chance to fulfill Mishima's former wish to "see a world you wouldn't see if you lived a normal life", but what awaits him is Keijiro Kihara, a man who is now a renowned figure in all areas of the underworld, politics, and entertainment, as well as an urban legend among informers, known as "Informer".

Adapted from the novel "Informa" (インフォーマ) by Okita Garyo (沖田臥竜).

Qin Chuan and Xie Qiao grew up in the same compound. They have been bickering with each other for ages. Qin Chuan is simple and does not mince words. For years, Qin Chuan and Xie Qiao have missed out on each other. They have both been in different relationships. Having lived through the Wenchuan earthquake, they realize that long-lasting companionship is the most precious love. Qi Chuan always stands by Xie Qiao and will always be her most important friend. No matter where life leads them, they will come together. Theirs is a story about a group of young people seeking their dreams and striving to grasp the opportunities of the times.

Adapted from the novel "Once Young" (曾少年) by Jiu Ye Hui (九夜茴).

The demon king Ni Lun was annihilated leaving the demon clan in tatters as they escape into the mortal realm. Chong Zi is pure and kind, yet she is the daughter of Ni Lun. After being saved by the immortal Chu Bu Fu, she becomes determined to cultivate at Nanhua but is turned away as it has been foretold that she will become a demon.

At this time, the venerable Luo Yin Fan surprisingly accepts Chong Zi as his only disciple. Chong Zi is very reliant on Luo Yin Fan and wishes for nothing more than to be by his side. In turn, Luo Yin Fan promises to protect her. A conspiracy leads to Chong Zi's imprisonment and Luo Yin Fan is unable to do anything to help, leading to her death for the sake of peace.

In her second life, Chong Zi comes to Nanhua again. Luo Yin Fan recognizes her in one glance. In order to protect her, he seals the evil miasma within her and keeps her close, thus continuing their relationship as master and disciple. However, there is no escape from the wheel of fate. Chong Zi once again becomes the target of a multitude of arrows. In a fit of rage, she embraces her demonic side and reaches the point of no return.

Fate has played a cruel joke on the star-crossed lovers - one is the venerable master who carries the world on his shoulders while the other has the blood of the demon clan flowing in her veins. They helplessly fell in love, helplessly turned against each other, yet they still cannot break free from their feelings. Can their love shake the rules of heaven and earth?

Adapted from the novel "Chong Zi" (重紫) by Shu Ke (蜀客).

Six years ago, archaeological researcher Lin Guo Hua disappeared mysteriously in Tibet after proving the existence of King Gesar. Daughter Lin Xi inherits her father's business when she grows up, and with the help of Uncle Da, she continues to uncover the bewildering mystery of King Gesar. Ma Qiang, who ran into a retired special forces soldier outside the plateau airport, becomes their driver-guide, and the three start a thrilling adventure together. At the moment of life and death, the Tibetan girl Zhuo Ma appears to help, and the four form a team of Tibetan soldiers to continue to explore the truth.

Adapted from the novel "Cang De Qi Bing" (藏地奇兵) by Ba Wa (巴娃).

The queen of the human tribe has given birth to twin girls. Respected by the entire tribe, the older sister Qing Kui, who is gentle and kind, is betrothed to the heavenly prince. The younger sister, Ye Tan, smart and cunning, shunned by her own people, is betrothed to the demon prince. Due to a mix up, the two sisters are married off to the wrong husbands. It paves the way for two beautiful romances and also ignites a conspiracy that shakes the four realms.

Adapted from novel "Xing Luo Ning Cheng Tang" (星落凝成糖) by 一度君华 (Yi Du Jun Hua).

Part three of "The Honey Trilogy" after Ashes of Love and Skate Into Love.

An action-espionage film set in 1933, during the Japanese colonization of Korea. The film will tell the story of five suspects who are under suspicion of being the mysterious “Ghost,” a spy for the anti-Japanese resistance. Trapped inside an isolated hotel to be interrogated, the five characters must use their wits to fight to escape while also suspecting and doubting one another.

Ruan Liu Zheng returns to her hometown after seven years, and becomes a neurosurgeon at Bei Ya Hospital. However, she did not expect to meet her ex-husband, Ning Zhi Qian, who is the most experienced neurosurgeon at Bei Ya Hospital. Ning Zhi Qian volunteers to be Ruan Liu Zheng's mentor, in order to make up for the hurt he caused her. Ruan Liu Zheng is no longer the weak and timid girl, and shows resolute and determination in both her work and relationship. During work, Ruan Liu Zheng clashes with Ning Zhi Qian, but also works alongside him to save lives. When they were in Africa to execute medical relieve efforts, Ning Zhi Qian was injured while saving a patient. Ruan Liu Zheng does not leave his side, and fought hard to save him from the brink of death. Over time, the two gained a new understanding of life, and begin a new relationship.

Kagawa Eiji is a detective who looks more like a gangster. He previously worked at the Metropolitan Police Department investigating organized crime groups, but he was recently demoted to the Sakuramachi Chuo Police Station without given a reason why. Kagawa Eiji desires to return to the Metropolitan Police Department to get answers. Meanwhile, he works with Detective Hasumi Kosuke at the Sakuramachi Chuo Police Station. Detective Hasumi Kosuke carries a big secret that has never been revealed.

A case comes up, where a housekeeper, working at a professor's house, is stabbed to death. At that time, a rookie detective, Mizuki Nao, begins to work with them. Kagawa Eiji and Hasumi Kosuke are bothered by her. She is the daughter of the assistant commissioner at the Metropolitan Police Department. They begin to work together.

Adapted from the novel "Keishicho Outsider" (警視庁アウトサイダー) by Kato Miaki (加藤実秋).

Imanishi Uta and Kujo Misono are cousins ​​who have been raised together since childhood. Uta is a hard worker who aims to become a freelance writer while working part-time at an izakaya, but she is stubborn and not good at expressing her emotions honestly. On the other hand, Misono is a cute and spoiled character who is loved by everyone. These two contrasting people live together in an apartment in Tokyo, are family members, and are like best friends. However, in fact, Misono has a devilish cold-hearted heart...! Uta, who lives together without knowing that Misono has a hidden side, is gradually driven to ruin. When Uta eventually realizes Misono's betrayal, she despairs and vows revenge to counterattack, but...

Adapted from the novel "Akuma wa Soko ni Iru" (悪魔はそこに居る) by Shimizu Seika (清水セイカ).

University student Wu Wan Wan accidentally time travelled to a school in ancient times and disguised herself as a man in order to blend in.

It follows a series of hilarious stories between Wu Wan Wan and her classmates Tang Wen Qi and Qi Shan. Together, they not only fight against inequality over family status but also work towards recruiting female students in a story about integrating modern education concepts into ancient academies.

Adapted from the web novel "Niang Zi Zai Shang, Fu Jun Bie Nao" (娘子在上，夫君别闹) by Xiao Zhong Gu Niang (小钟姑娘).

Having overcome the obstacles that stood between them in high school, Kazunari Hira and Sou Kiyoi have spent the past few years in relative bliss. Living together, they’ve been able to support each other as they learn to navigate the ups and downs of their adult life. But just because life has gotten better, doesn’t mean everything for the happy couple is perfect.

Currently, in his fourth year of college, Kazunari has spent the majority of his free time following Sou around in disguise. While Kazunari enjoys watching his boyfriend from afar, it has recently begun to dawn on him that with graduation looming, he might need to turn his attention elsewhere. With no part-time job experience whatsoever, Kazunari is starting to see that his favorite pastime may be doing him a disservice. A fact that only becomes more apparent as his classmates, with their impressive array of work experience, begin to turn their attention toward post-graduation job hunting. Feeling a bit left behind, Kazunari begins to wonder what it is he wants to do with his life.

While Kazunari struggles at school, Sou continues to work hard in his acting career. As both Sou and Kazunari learn to deal with some of life’s more harsh realities, will their relationship stand strong, or will they find their bond beginning to crack under the pressures that come with adulthood?

Adapted from the novel "He, Who is Beautiful" (美しい彼) by Nagira Yuu (凪良 ゆう).

A twist, where our lead girl is the mean girl.

Thae is a spoiled rich girl and very demanding to Pittiya who works at her father’s company. He also happens to be an adopted son, therefore lowly status in Thae’s eyes and worthy of bullying. She feels she can tell him to do anything and he must obey. Pitt on the other hand, despite inevitably obeying her orders, he doesn’t do so without a fight. He never gives in to her emotional, flighty ways, which pisses her off to no end. Pit gives in to her out of respect for his adopted father, but he would much rather dance attendance to Ravee, his girlfriend. Because of his girlfriend, Pittiya rejects the offer of marriage from Thae's father. Thae can't believe he refused her and plans her revenge. She tries to break up Pit's romance by pretending she and Pit have a closer relationship. But why all the hostility towards Pitt?

Anyamanee is a beautiful girl brought up in family that only honors men, which make her proud of what she has cause she got it with so much difficulty.

She meet Guerkhun, a man who warms both body and heart, whom is ready to give a warm light to a woman who is like a diamond in his heart, but love life isn't that easy. When two families' business problems get involved including the death of Anyamanee's brother, make Guerkhun become her first suspect, because of his past relationship with her sister-in-law which ended a long time ago has come back again. Will the trust prevail in this situation?

Adapted from the novel Nam Phet” (น้ําเพชร) by Piyaphon Sakkasem (ปิยะพร ศักดิ์เกษม).

In order to stop his classmates from bullying him, the protagonist, Kamiya Tooru, makes a false confession to a girl in his class, Hino Maori. Even though she knows that the confession is a lie, Maori says yes with the three rules: "Don't talk to me until after school," "Keep communication brief," and "Don't fall in love with each other". The two promise not to fall in love, but as they get to know each other, they find themselves drawn to each other. When Tooru finally couldn't hold back his feelings, Maori's words were unexpected.

"I have an anterograde amnesia, and I forget things when I sleep at night. Everything that's happened in a day". Her memories and experiences were reset every day, and she wrote down the day's events in a diary and woke up early in the morning to review them in order to keep her memory alive. Tooru is devoted to bringing her as much happiness as possible. However, such daily life did not last long. What is the "plan" that Tooru has devised to protect Maori's happiness? The raging climax and the fragile tenderness will wrap the world in warm tears once again.

Adapted from the novel "Konya, Sekai Kara Kono Koi ga Kietemo" (今夜、世界からこの恋が消えても) by Ichijo Misaki (一条岬).

Set within the highly competitive animation industry. People in that field work hard to receive the title of "haken," which is given to the most popular animation.

Saito Hitomi works on her first anime as a director. She struggles along with her colleagues to make the animation film, while dealing with various difficulties. Meanwhile, Ouji Chiharu is an animation director and has made hit movies in his past. He teams up with Producer Arishina Kayako to make his first animation film in 8 years. Saito Hitomi and Ouji Chiharu now direct films that are set for release on the same date. Who will get the title of haken?

Adapted from the novel "Haken Anime!" (ハケンアニメ！) by Tsujimura Mizuki (辻村深月).

Discover the secret of a nerdy young man who falls in love with a third-year senior. Because his dream is so far from reach, observing is the only thing he could do. “Kaojao told me I was falling in love. Som said I was seriously sick. Daisy said I was gay. But I think I’m a completely novice stalker.”

But what happens when one auspicious day the world devises an opportunity for Toh to make himself known to Neua, the person he has been in love with for a long time. The unforeseen opportunity produces head-spinning chaos for Toh and the gang. Whether Toh keeps his love a secret that must be hidden or acts with daring and recklessness, the heart is not up to it and the opportunity is not easy to find.

Will this work or will it fail? What will a beginner stalker do with his love?

When Shuai Jia Mo, who is obsessed with mathematics, stumbles upon a historical problem in Jinhua County, he's met with multiple obstacles in his attempts to correct the mistake, triggering a tension between various stakeholders.

Adapted from the novel "Xian Wei Jing Xia De Da Ming" (显微镜下的大明) by Ma Bo Yong (马伯庸).

One day, a strange man is sleeping on Mum's bed, a playboy and the owner of room 609. They both have passionate sex the first time they meet and after that, mysterious things keep happing. Mum always dreams of a mysterious event and wakes up frightened in the middle of the night.

Mum tries to forget the "feeling" with the young man by having sex with women. However, it even makes him think of the man of his dream more. Then, he connects the dots of the events and comes up with the theory of the reverse parallel universe.

Finally, he meets Dew in real life. Though their first meeting is Dew's last day, it is also the beginning that both of them will help each other change the future!

A woman’s life is turned upside-down when a dangerous man gets a hold of her lost cell phone and uses it to track her every move.

This is a story of three generations of women in the Mikuriya family, seriously thinking about "What kind of life do I want to lead?" and overcoming their problems through saving money.

Mikuriya Miho is the second daughter of the family and has just started living alone after finding a job with a decent salary. Miho has been dreaming of becoming a working adult with a wonderful boyfriend, but an event causes her to rethink her life.

Adapted from the novel "San Senen no Tsukai Kata" (三千円の使いかた) by Harada Hika (原田ひ香).

High school student Asuka sees the appearance of a dead student named Haruka and tries to find her body. Asuka and her friends try to find the eight scattered pieces of Haruka's corpse in the school. In doing so, they learn more about the Red Person who is pursuing them. The Red Person hunts down the students who are alone in the school to kill them, and until they exit the school gates, the Red Person will keep appearing before them. When the Red Person kills a student, it scatters the student's body into eight pieces and tasks others to find the pieces in the school. If Asuka does not find Haruka's body, the day will keep repeating and she and her friends will continue to die until they find it.

Adapted from the web novel "Karada Sagashi” (カラダ探し) by Welzard.