FanAsia rounds up the latest Japanese series premiering throughout July 2026.

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New Japanese dramas: June 2026
New Japanese Dramas: July 2026 (part 1)

«First Cry: Maternal and Child Emergency Rescue Team»
«My Cold Coworker Obsessively Loves Me»
«Last Note»
«My Husband Asked Me to Have an Affair»
«Until the T-Shirt Dries»
«Confession: The Secret of 25 Years»
«Your love is unbeatable»
«Marriage Fraud: A side of him that I don't know»
«Shinpai Muyonosuke Tenka Gomen»
«Stay Being the Great Private Detective»
«ALIUS: Specific Incident Investigation»
«Black Trick: The Attorney Who Manipulates Justice»
«GTO»
«The Big Chase: Tokyo SSBC Files 2»
«Tokyo Middle 30»
«Daikuko: Gate 24»
«Legal Beat - The Reversal Courtroom»
«Yagami Eiko: Ueno Central Police Station Organized Crime»
«VIVANT» 2
«Omegahorn»

«First Cry: Maternal and Child Emergency Rescue Team»

(First Cry: Boshi Kyumei Kyukyuhan, ファーストクライ 母子救命救急班)

Premieres: 08.07.2026
Episodes: 10, NTV
Starring: Higashi Manami, Matsushima So

Tokyo's elite St. Fiona Hospital establishes a secret "Maternal and Child Emergency Rescue Team" led by brilliant obstetrician-gynecologist Mitsui Aki. Their mission: provide free assistance to pregnant women in crisis. The team tackles Japan's record-low birth rate, doctor shortages, and the wave of maternity ward closures sweeping the nation.

«My Cold Coworker Obsessively Loves Me»

(Dry na Douki no Dekiai Guse, ドライな同期の溺愛癖, Dryna Doki no Dekiai Heki)

Premieres: 09.07.2026
Episodes: 10 x 30 min., BS TV Tokyo
Starring: Yui Karen, Fujibayashi Yasunari

Hanazawa Ayame is a young woman with an unusual gift – she can read people's thoughts through their scent. This ability has always made her cautious about romance. Her colleague, Miyajima Sui, is a cold, aloof germaphobe. When Ayame accidentally reads his mind, she discovers that this detached man secretly adores her. Now aware of his feelings, she finds herself torn between curiosity and self-doubt, as both struggle with their own awkwardness.

«Last Note»

(ラストノート)

Premieres: 09.07.2026
Episodes: 10, Fuji TV
Starring: Uchida Yuki, Teranishi Takuto

49-year-old Ichinose Aoi works in the sales department of a perfume company. Convinced her life holds no more surprises, she is transferred to HR, where she meets 30-year-old Higuchi Sumeharu – a man who has also given up on his dreams and is simply going through the motions. A romantic drama exploring a relationship with a 20-year age gap.

«My Husband Asked Me to Have an Affair»

(Otto ni Furin wo Onegai Saremashita, 夫に不倫をお願いされました)

Premieres: 10.07.2026
Episodes: 10 x 30 min., TV Aichi, TV Osaka, TV Tokyo
Starring: Nakamura Yurika, Sano Reo

Housewife Hanazumi and her husband Hiroki lead a happy life raising their young daughter. But Hiroki is so overwhelmed by work that the couple's sex life has suffered. To save their marriage, Hiroki proposes a "sanctioned affair." Based on a true story, this drama follows a couple searching for an unconventional solution.

«Until the T-Shirt Dries»

(T-Shirt ga Kawaku made, Tシャツが乾くまで)

Premieres: 10.07.2026
Episodes: 10, TBS
Starring: Aoi Yu, Nakajima Ayumu, Takahashi Fumiya

One summer day, two married couples are involved in an accident. Their seemingly perfect daily lives shatter in an instant. A drama that delicately portrays emotional nuance, telling a story of love and secrets between two pairs.

«Confession: The Secret of 25 Years»

(Kokuhaku: 25-nenme no Himitsu, 告白-25年目の秘密-, 25 Years of You)

Premieres: 11.07.2026
Episodes: 10, NTV
Starring: Matsumura Hokuto, Okazaki Sae

A love thriller exploring the thin line between pure love and obsession. The protagonist has been in love with the same woman since childhood – and has secretly watched over her for 25 years.

«Your love is unbeatable»

(Kimi no Suki wa Muteki, 君の好きは無敵)

Premieres: 14.07.2026
Episodes: 10, TBS
Starring: Sano Hayato, Matsumoto Wakana

Kusakabe Anna is a leading consultant at a major firm. But she shocks everyone by announcing early retirement and quitting. An upbeat, energetic romantic comedy.

«Marriage Fraud: A side of him that I don't know»

(Mikon Sagi: Watashi no Shiranai Kare no Kao, 未婚詐欺 私の知らない彼の顔)

Premieres: 16.07.2026
Episodes: 10, MBS, TVK
Starring: Kitano Kii, Fujiwara Itsuki, Shimazaki Haruka

Sayaka has been married for seven years to brilliant lawyer Shinji, a media star. They are a loving couple, but childlessness weighs on them. However, her "perfect husband" has a dark side – he is secretly dating three women at once. A drama about marital deception, based on the manga of the same name.

«Shinpai Muyonosuke Tenka Gomen»

(心配無用ノ介 天下御免)

Premieres: 16.07.2026
Episodes: 6 x 30 min., BS-TBS
Starring: Tamura Tsutomu, Sakura Yuno, Inoue Charu

A spin-off of the hit film "Time-Traveling Samurai." Set in Edo, samurai Muyonosuke – known in town as "Worrywart Munosuke" – patrols the city with his friends Oyu and Zenji. Whenever he appears, he delivers his catchphrase "No worries!" and delivers justice to villains.

«Stay Being the Great Private Detective»

(名探偵のままでいて)

Premieres: 17.07.2026
Episodes: 10
Starring: Yoshikawa Ai, Tsuna Keito, Tsunematsu Yuri, Takamatsu Aloha

Elementary schooler Kaede loves mysteries. One day, she notices that her grandfather, who suffers from dementia, becomes crystal-clear in his thinking during his lucid moments – like a great detective. She begins bringing him everyday puzzles and small mysteries, which he solves brilliantly. A detective drama based on the novel of the same name.

 «ALIUS: Specific Incident Investigation»

(ALIUS: Tokutei Jisho Sousa File, アリウス -特定事象捜査ファイル-)

Premieres: 19.07.2026
Episodes: 6, WOWOW
Starring: Sasaki Kuranosuke, Nakagawa Taishi, Tsunematsu Yuri, Sakai Maki

A crime thriller. The body of a neurosurgeon is found in an underground Tokyo parking garage with four knives lodged in his throat – the first in a series of murders. Detective Sano Shogo, a lone wolf who stops at nothing to catch criminals, teams up with partner Hazumi Anna and forensic researcher Kanzaki Toru to crack the case.

«Black Trick: The Attorney Who Manipulates Justice»

(Burakkutorikku: Sabaki wo Ayatsuru Bengojin, ブラックトリック～裁きを操る弁護人)

Premieres: 20.07.2026
Episodes: 10, Fuji TV
Starring: Gackt Kamui

A lawyer dubbed the "Genius of Deception" uses lies as his weapon to save clients by any means necessary. He takes on powerful forces that fabricate falsehoods to evade justice, countering their schemes with his own masterful manipulations.

«GTO»

Premieres: 20.07.2026
Episodes: 10, Fuji TV, Kansai TV
Starring: Sorimachi Takashi, Nukumi Meru, Kudo Asuka

Legendary teacher Onizuka Eikichi – the former biker – returns after 26 years. He takes on a teaching post at a modern school gripped by apathy and isolation. With his unconventional methods, he confronts the problems facing students and the school head-on. A school drama based on the classic manga.

«The Big Chase: Tokyo SSBC Files 2»

(Dai Tsuiseki: Keishichou SSBC Kyoukouhangakari 2, 大追跡 ～警視庁ＳＳＢＣ強行犯係～ 2)

Premieres: 22.07.2026
Episodes: 10, TV Asahi
Starring: Aiba Masaki, Matsushita Nao, Omori Nao

Season 2 of the 2025 hit series. The Special Serious Crime Investigation unit faces new mysteries even more complex than before. Using modern investigative techniques – from hidden apps to big data analysis – they track down the perpetrators.

«Tokyo Middle 30»

(トウキョウ ミドルサーティー)

Premieres: 22.07.2026
Episodes: 10, Fuji TV
Starring: Naka Riisa, Fukagawa Mai, Nonen Rena

A remake of a Chinese drama. Three high school friends who swore eternal friendship moved from their provincial hometown to the Tokyo of their dreams. Twenty years later, now 35, they face the realities of love, work and family – none of which have gone according to plan – as they try to find their own paths.

«Daikuko: Gate 24»

(大空港～GATE24)

Premieres: 23.07.2026
Episodes: 10, TV Asahi
Starring: Shuri, Maeda Gordon, Itagaki Rihito, Saito Kyoko

International crime is growing more sophisticated and brutal. Japan's last line of defense: airport immigration and customs services. To enable faster, coordinated responses, a special unit directly under the Cabinet was created, bypassing bureaucratic red tape. Its name: GATE24. But reality falls short of the grand vision. With airport operations divided among numerous government agencies, GATE24 struggles to win cooperation from other departments and is often seen as an unnecessary burden by frontline staff. Despite these challenges, GATE24 begins its mission.

«Legal Beat - The Reversal Courtroom»

(Legal Beat: Gyakuten no Hotei, リーガルビート -逆転の法廷)

Premieres: 24.07.2026
Episodes: 10, TV Aichi, TV Hokkaido, TV Osaka, TV Setouchi, TV Tokyo, TVQ Kyushu Broadcasting
Starring: Suzuka Ouji, Inagaki Goro, Koyuki

Young lawyer Taichi Sora has stammered since childhood. He became an attorney to help those who cannot speak. Using rap as his medium of communication, he confronts prejudice and injustice in modern society. Together with two fellow lawyers, he fights intolerance and uncovers hidden truths.

«Yagami Eiko: Ueno Central Police Station Organized Crime»

(Yagami Eiko: Ueno Chuosho Soshiki Hanzai Taisakuka, 八神瑛子 -上野中央署 組織犯罪対策課)

Premieres: 24.07.2026
Episodes: 5, Hulu
Starring: Kuroki Meisa, Kojima Ken

A drug incident in Ueno involving the "Tokyo Union" gang and the "Chiba-gumi" criminal syndicate. Female detective Yagami Eiko from the Organized Crime Unit defies orders and launches her own investigation. She pursues the truth behind her late husband's death – and seeks revenge.

«VIVANT» 2

(ヴィヴァン)

Premieres: 26.07.2026
Episodes: 20, TBS
Starring: Sakai Masato, Abe Hiroshi, Nikaido Fumi, Ninomiya Kazunari

The sequel to the 2023 smash hit. The story picks up immediately after the previous season's finale. Trading company employee Nogi Yusuke returns after a mission involving the international terrorist organization "Tent." The plot revolves around "Beppan" – an unofficial organization under direct SDF control. New mysteries, love and betrayal – the emotional impact and scale promise to surpass the first season.

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 «Omegahorn»

(Kakusei Hunter Omegahorn, 角醒ハンターオメガホーン)

Premieres: 26.07.2026
Episodes: 25 x 25 min., TV Asahi
Starring: Kunigami Masato, Itose Nanaha, Tazuru Shogo, Konishi Eito, Narahara Sho

Long ago, the Earth was ruled by colossal beings known as Horned Beasts. Possessing unimaginable power, they mysteriously vanished from the world, sealed within artifacts. In the present day, humans have learned to draw power from these sealed Horned Beasts using devices called Kakuseiki. Those who wield them are known as Hunters. One day, treasure hunter Shout discovers an ancient Kakuseiki and Egolgia on the altar of a ruin. He activates the devices, and before him appears a giant Horned Beast named Enkaku. Together with Enkaku, Shout plunges into fierce Hunter battles for power, ambition, and dreams.