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New Japanese dramas : May 2026

«My Offset Diary»

(わたしの相殺日記)

4 episodes, 30 min. each, TV Tokyo
Premiere: 06.06.2026

Starring: Ano, Kubozuka Airu

The main character, Moe Sakuraba, does not want to think about the future — she lives in the present. The young woman has rejected career and stability, preferring overeating, late-night walks and spontaneous spending. Her credo is a personal "compensation technique" she picked up from accounting books. Moe believes that any recklessness can be "justified" if balanced with something pleasant. In this way, she turns the chaos of her life into a personal balance sheet and gains a freedom that others can only dream of.

«Consultant. The man who writes about death»

(Consultant: Shi wo Shippitsu Suru Otoko, コンサルタント―死を執筆する男)

6 episodes, WOWOW
Premiere: 07.06.2026

Starring: Ito Kentaro, Kimura Fumino, Gackt Camui

A hopeless aspiring mystery writer, Izaki Yo, is forced to work in a used bookshop to make ends meet. One day, he receives an offer from a mysterious man named Kurokawa, who claims to be a publishing agent: to write a novel about the "perfect murder" that cannot be solved. After much persuasion, Izaki agrees and soon discovers that people are starting to die exactly as he described in his book. The hero is drawn into a secret organisation called "The Company", which turns him into a "murder consultant", forcing him to create ever more crime scenarios. Now there is no turning back, and he must untangle a web of lies and cruelty to survive.

«Viral Hit»

(Kenka Dokugaku, 喧嘩独学)

Netflix
Premiere: 11.06.2026

Starring: Suzuka Ouji, Mikami Ai, Sugou Araki

High school student Kota Shimura is at rock bottom: his mother is seriously ill, he is constantly bullied by classmates, and money is desperately short. In despair, he takes a desperate step — he starts streaming real fight videos online to earn cash. Having never practiced martial arts before, the boy learns techniques from a mysterious video tutorial and, together with new friends, begins his climb up the streaming career ladder. His broadcasts attract more and more viewers, and soon Kota finds himself at the centre of a brutal world of internet celebrities, full of envy, betrayal and dangerous rivals.

«What If the Four Heavenly Kings of the Delinquent War Zone Reincarnated into an Idol Group?»

(Yankee Gekisen-ku no Shitennou ga Idol Group ga Tensei Shitara? ヤンキー激戦区の四天王がアイドルグループに転生したら？)

10 episodes, NTV
Premiere: 11.06.2026

Starring: Tomita Nanaka, Sakurai Momo, Suzuki Hitomi, Kanisawa Moeko

This is an original story about four legendary female delinquents who dispensed street justice in the infamous "Zero District". One day, they are mysteriously killed. But when they come to, they discover that they have been reincarnated as members of a second-rate idol group. Now, using their fighting skills, they must fight their way to the top and "kick the ass" of a corrupt entertainment industry. However, reincarnation is not just a new life but also new rules that the former delinquents have yet to learn. Can the queens of street brawls conquer the stage and bring down the system from within?

«Chloe & Emma»

(Kuroema, クロエマ, Chloemma, Chloe and Emma)

5 episodes, Amazon Prime
Premiere: 12.06.2026

Starring: Tabe Mikako, Sugisaki Hana, Iwase Yoji, Inowaki Kai

Thirty-year-old Emma loses everything: her job, her loved one, her home. In despair, she ends up at the gates of a luxurious mansion inhabited by the mysterious Chloe — a woman of opposite temperament. Despite their differences, they decide to live together and open a small fortune-telling shop. Every day, people come to them with painful questions behind which lie complex destinies. By helping others, Emma and Chloe gradually come to understand their own secrets and fears. This is a mystical story about how a chance encounter can become the start of a major journey, and a prediction merely a reason to look inside oneself.

«Emily to Maria»

(エミリとマリア)

10 episodes, MBS, TVK
Premiere: 18.06.2026

Genre: slice of life, comedy, friendship

Starring: Matsumoto Marika, Takahashi Maryjun, Ito Marika

Emily and Maria have been friends since their elite girls' school days. The first owns a fashion brand, the second works in television — at first glance, everything is fine. Every week they meet at a café to discuss dating apps, fashion and small joys. But when a young nail artist named Sakura appears, the familiar world of the friends begins to crack. While talking about trends and social media, they suddenly start to feel out of place. This comedic slice-of-life gradually turns into a search for an answer: what do two successful women on the verge of a midlife crisis actually want?

«Donna Kireina Asahi yori Shizumu Yuhi wo Boku wa Osu»

(どんな綺麗な朝日より沈む夕日を僕は推す)

10 episodes
Premiere: 24.06.2026

Starring: Ohigashi Ritsuki, Akita Shiori, Yoshida Jinto

The story takes place at a school where the social hierarchy (school caste) is divided between "A-group" (musicians, popular students) and "O-group" (otaku). The main character, otaku Hayate Uchimura, is passionately in love with the idol group "Parallel Planet" and creates fan art for them using Canva. The new girl in class is Miyu Umesaki, a former idol trainee who has yet to decide on her future. Hayate tries to balance his passion for creativity with attempts to fit into the harsh school hierarchy. Gradually, his talent and hobby help him not only find new friends but also rethink his own outlook on life.

«Let's End Our Friendship Now»

(Ima kara, Shinyu Yameyo ka, 今から、親友やめようか, Shall we stop being friends from now on?)

10 episodes, MBS
Premiere: 26.06.2026

Starring: Okamoto Natsumi, Sawamura Rei

The story revolves around 27-year-old PR department employee Shibasaki Himari. Behind her bright and straightforward exterior hides a young woman who suffers because all her relationships fall apart. All her friends are getting married, and Himari feels worthless. One day, she invites her best friend from university and colleague at work, Hojo Kazumi — who has not had a serious relationship for many years — for a drink. During their conversation, Himari complains that she dreams of finding a suitable partner. In response, Kazumi unexpectedly makes her a surprising proposal: "Why don't you try it with me?" This is a sweet but dangerous love story unfolding somewhere between "friendship" and "romance."

«In the Town Where Forget-Me-Nots Bloom: Azumino Medical Records»

(Wasurenagusa no Saku Machi de: Azumino Shinryoki, 勿忘草の咲く町で ～安曇野診療記)

8 episodes, NHK BSP
Premiere: 28.06.2026

Starring: Fukumoto Riko, Sugou Araki

An adaptation of a short story collection of the same name by Japanese author Natsukawa Sosuke, who is also a practising physician. The story is set in a small hospital in the picturesque Japanese city of Azumino (Nagano Prefecture), known for its clean air and water. The main characters are a young nurse, Mikoto Tsukioka, and an awkward, flower-loving intern doctor, Shotaro Katsura. Every day, they and their colleagues face difficult situations in a region with a very large elderly population. At the heart of the narrative are the ethical dilemmas of end‑of‑life care, where medical staff, patients and their families must decide whether to continue life‑sustaining treatment or choose palliative care. This is a moving story about humanity, compassion and finding the right path under the most difficult circumstances.