FanAsia has compiled a selection of Japanese dramas that premiered or are set to premiere in July 2026.

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«Tonight, I Have a Date with a Serial Killer»
«Spinner Bait»
«Human Vapor»
«It's Over If You Fall»
«Just Eating a Meal Together»
«Madness Next Door»
«To My Dearest Husband: The Perfect Wife's Lie»
«Eternal Boys»
«Strange: Junji Ito's Tales for Sleepless Nights»
«Ultraman Teo»
«Labyrinth of Hortensia and the Minotaur»
«My Fiction»
«I Was Supposed to Have Killed My Husband»
«At 35, It’s Too Late for Love»
«Crossroad»
«Goodbye Noir»
«Shall We Become a Married Couple Once Again? Camouflage Couple»
«Masamune-kun Wants to Be Happy»

«Tonight, I Have a Date with a Serial Killer»

(Konya mo Serial Killer to Machiawase, 今夜もシリアルキラーと待ち合わせ)

Premiere: 01.07.2026
10 episodes, 30 min. each, Fuji TV, Kansai TV
Starring: Yokoyama Yu, Sekimizu Nagisa

Detective Isogai, whose fiancée was brutally murdered, is obsessed with hunting down a serial killer. The city is overrun with maniacs, and the police are powerless, until a mysterious informant emerges who can lead them to the criminals. The informant turns out to be a young woman named Hinata Kuroi, who possesses a “sixth sense”: upon touching a killer, she can see the number of their victims. Isogai strikes a deal with her to use her gift to catch the maniacs. However, Hinata has her own agenda — she is looking for the murderer of someone close to her.

«Spinner Bait»

(スピナーベイト)

Premiere: 01.07.2026
11 episodes, Fuji TV
Starring: Kato Seishiro, Hagiwara Mamoru, Okuno So

An ordinary high school student, Mitsui Kota, joins a fishing club at a friend's invitation. In reality, the club turns out to be a vigilante group disguised as an extortion ring called “Spinner Bait,” which is controlled by the yakuza. The organisation has a rigid hierarchy where everything is determined by earned points, and Mitsui finds himself at the very bottom of the system. He will have to unravel the dark affairs of “Spinner Bait” and survive a brutal struggle.

«Human Vapor»

(ガス人間, Gas Ninge)

Premiere: 02.07.2026
8 episodes, Netflix
Starring: Oguri Shun, Aoi Yu, Hirose Suzu, Hayashi Kento

During a live television broadcast, a man suddenly swells up and explodes. Behind this is a mysterious killer capable of turning his body into gas and passing through any barrier — the “Gas Man.” He threatens a new wave of killings, plunging society into fear. Detective Okamoto Kenji and journalist Kono Kyoko take on the investigation. Soon, it becomes clear that there is something more behind the crimes than just a madman.

«It's Over If You Fall»

(Ochitara Owari, おちたらおわり)

Premiere: 02.07.2026
10 episodes, Chukyo TV, NTV
Starring: Ugaki Misato, Shinoda Mariko

Tsukishima Asami moves into a luxury skyscraper with her husband and daughter. It seems that an ideal life among successful and wealthy neighbours awaits her. However, she soon encounters a woman from her past — Mamiya Kumiko. At first glance, she appears to be the perfect wife and model mother, but behind her smile lie obsessions, envy, and carefully calculated intrigues. A tense psychological thriller about envy, obsession, and a hidden war among the residents of an elite residential complex.

«Just Eating a Meal Together»

(Issho ni Gohan o Taberu Dake, 緒にごはんをたべるだけ)

Premiere: 03.07.2026
10 episodes, TV Aichi, TV Hokkaido, TV Setouchi, TV Tokyo, TVQ Kyushu Broadcasting
Starring: Hayami Akari, Ito Kentaro

Chef and cooking instructor Sawada Taki feels lonely at the dinner table with her husband, as they have different views on food. One day, an editor named Rei appears at her cooking classes and offers her a column in a magazine. From that moment, her life begins to change. At the centre of the story are the relationships between people, revealed through shared meals. The characters seek the warmth and understanding that are so hard to find in everyday life.

«Madness Next Door»

(Fuufu to 16-sai: Kyouki no Rinjin, 夫婦と16歳～狂気の隣人～,
The Married Couple and the 16-Year-Old: Madness Next Door)

Premiere: 03.07.2026
10 episodes, TV Aichi, TV Hokkaido, TV Osaka, TV Setouchi, TV Tokyo, TVQ Kyushu Broadcasting
Starring: Mamehara Issei, Katase Rino

A 61-year-old woman who considers herself a 16-year-old beauty falls in love with her handsome young neighbour. Her “pure” love quickly turns into genuine obsession. A horror story unfolds, where the boundaries between reality and madness blur. The young couple has no idea what a threat their elderly neighbour poses. Her obsessive attention and strange behaviour gradually destroy the couple's peaceful life.

«To My Dearest Husband: The Perfect Wife's Lie»

(To My Dearest Husband: The Perfect Wife's Lie, Shinai naru Otto e: Kanpeki na Tsuma no Uso,
親愛なる夫へ～完璧な妻の嘘～)

Premiere: 03.07.2026
9 episodes, NTV, YTV
Starring: Tanaka Rena, Furukawa Yuta

This is a psychological thriller about family relationships. Years of lies and secrets accumulated between spouses begin to destroy their marriage. The sudden death of the wife sets off a chain of events that reveal her dark side and shocking truth. The husband tries to figure out what happened, but becomes increasingly entangled in a web of deceit. It turns out that their ideal marriage was merely an illusion, and behind the façade of a happy family lay a monstrous lie.

«Eternal Boys»

(Eikyu Shonen, 永久少年)

Premiere: 03.07.2026
10 episodes
Starring: Matsumoto Gaku, Hosogai Kei

An adaptation of the popular anime about a group of male idols in their forties. 35-year-old Sanada Kentaro finds himself out of work after his company goes bankrupt, and by a twist of fate becomes the manager of a production centre. Along with other men his age, he decides to try his hand at becoming an idol. Their motto is: “Anyone can shine at any time.” The series tells the story of how they overcome age stereotypes and rediscover their dreams.

«Strange: Junji Ito's Tales for Sleepless Nights»

(Strange: Ito Junji no Yoru mo Nemurenu Kimyona Hanashi,
ストレンジ -伊藤潤二の夜も眠れぬ奇妙な話-)

Premiere: 04.07.2026
11 episodes, BS TV Tokyo, TV Tokyo
Starring: Hosoda Kanata, Maki Yoko, Marui Wan, Sakamoto Manato, Ishihara Yoshizumi, Sugita Rairu, Nakamura Riho, Higuchi Hina, Yamazaki Nanami, Saito Nagisa, Saito Jun, Tsunematsu Yuri

A dramatic anthology adapting 13 of the best short horror stories. Each episode is a standalone tale. Viewers will encounter a wide variety of monsters and paranormal phenomena.

«Ultraman Teo»

(ウルトラマンテオ)

Premiere: 04.07.2026
25 episodes, 24 min. each
Starring: Iwasaki Aoi, Kamiya Amane

The protagonist — veterinary student Mitsuishi Ibuki — is in fact an alien who has lost his home planet. He arrived on Earth alone and is now trying to find his place here. Ibuki must not only adapt to life on Earth but also protect his new home from threats. This is a story about growing up, friendship, and self-acceptance.

«Labyrinth of Hortensia and the Minotaur»

(Ichi Jigen no Sashiki, 一次元の挿し木, One-Dimensional Cutting)

Premiere: 05.07.2026
10 episodes, NTV, YTV
Starring: Yamada Ryosuke, Shiraishi Sei

The hero, a graduate student in genetic anthropology, encounters an inexplicable fact. In the Himalayas, the remains of a man who lived 200 years ago were found, and his DNA perfectly matches that of his missing younger sister. This discovery challenges all the laws of science and time. Strange and tragic events begin to unfold around the mysterious find — one by one, people connected to the case die. Now the hero must unravel a mystery that spans two centuries.

«My Fiction»

(マイ・フィクション)

Premiere: 05.07.2026
10 episodes, ABC, TV Asahi
Starring: Tamamori Yuta, Morikawa Aoi, Miyazawa Emma, Nomura Shuhei

The protagonist gets into an accident. Returning home, he discovers that his wife does not recognise him, and another man is already living in the house, passing himself off as him. This is not just identity theft — the hero is drawn into a dangerous game where reality intertwines with fiction. He must find out who the impostor is and what really happened on the day of the accident. Each episode reveals new shocking details of this tangled affair.

«I Was Supposed to Have Killed My Husband»

(Otto wo Koroshita Hazu Nanoni, 夫を殺したはずなのに)

Premiere: 06.07.2026
10 episodes, TV Aichi, TV Hokkaido, TV Osaka, TV Setouchi, TV Tokyo, TVQ Kyushu Broadcasting
Starring: Uchida Rio, Watanabe Keisuke, Yanai Yumena

Rino lives a happy life with her wonderful husband Keita. However, on the night of their wedding anniversary, her peaceful world is shattered by a video showing undeniable proof of her husband's infidelity. Overcome with rage, Rino stabs Keita several times. But in the end, she dies herself. After death, she is transported back in time...

«At 35, It’s Too Late for Love»

(35-sai, Imasara Koi toka Arienai, 35歳、今さら恋とかありえない)

Premiere: 07.07.2026
10 episodes, DMM TV
Starring: Ishiguro Hideo, Iriki Mari

35-year-old freelance journalist Kimoto Mariko has spent her whole life convincing herself that there is still time for love and marriage. But one day she faces a problem that changes her perception of herself. This is an adult romantic story about people who are afraid to take the first step. The series touches on themes of work, past mistakes, and relationships that begin with physical intimacy. The heroine searches for an answer to the question of what true happiness is and whether love can be found after 35.

«Crossroad»

(Crossroad: Kyuumei Kyuukyuu no Yakusoku, クロスロード ～救命救急の約束)

Premiere: 07.07.2026
10 episodes, TV Asahi
Starring: Imada Mio, Isomura Hayato

The action takes place in the emergency centre of Yokohama Hospital, where young doctors and nurses have to work at the limit of their capabilities. At the centre of the story is a novice emergency physician and his colleagues who save lives every day. The heroes face difficult decisions on which people's destinies depend.

«Goodbye Noir»

(Sayonara Noir, さよならノワール, Sayonara Nowaaru, Прощай, Мрак)

Premiere: 07.07.2026
10 episodes, Fuji TV
Starring: Koike Eiko, Kita Kana, Okayama Amane

At the centre of the story is a newly created police department for supporting crime victims. A former anti-gang detective and a psychologist with an unusual mindset join forces to help those affected. Every day they face a wide range of human tragedies, trying to restore hope and justice to the victims. However, the past does not let go of the main heroine: her own daughter once became a victim of a crime.

«Shall We Become a Married Couple Once Again? Camouflage Couple»

(Mou Ichido Fuufu ni Narimasu ka? Camouflage Fuufu,
もう1度夫婦になりますか？～カモフラージュ夫婦～)

Premiere: 07.07.2026
12 episodes, 30 min. each, NTV
Starring: Maeda Goki, Morisako Ei

The married life of the main heroine, Aiko, seemed happy, but one day she is faced with betrayal. Her marriage falls apart, and now she must decide whether it is possible to start all over again. This is a story about how one can rebuild a relationship after infidelity. Combining elements of a love drama, thriller and human story, the series tells of the difficult path to forgiveness and the revival of feelings.

«Masamune-kun Wants to Be Happy»

(Shiawase ni Naritai Masamune-kun, 幸せになりたいマサムネ君, All Masamune Wants is Happiness)

Premiere: 08.07.2026
10 episodes, 30 min. each, MBS
Starring: Nakazawa Motoki, Akita Shiori, Kan Hideyoshi

The main character, Masamune, is a failed writer who has been in a relationship for 10 years. At the same time, he cheats on his girlfriend with other women. He is an infantile and selfish man who cannot build a healthy relationship. The series ironically shows his attempts to figure himself out and find true happiness.