Following what happened in the US during the last decade or so, the quality of Asian dramas has skyrocketed during the last few years, with a significant surge of talent from cinema towards streaming platforms, with Korea definitely paving the way in the regard, and Japan following. The result is quite impressive to watch, since, frequently, the level of these titles is equal to the one of movies.
Without further ado, here are 20 Asian dramas in random order proving the fact in the most eloquent fashion.
1. Cigarette Girl by Kamila Andini
“Cigarette Girl” is not a typical story of two broken hearts crushed by unfortunate circumstances, a trope over-used in the soap opera format. It also has a bit of history to offer alongside a basic insight into the women's hardships in Indonesia not such long time ago. “Your duty is to clean the house and find yourself a husband...
Without further ado, here are 20 Asian dramas in random order proving the fact in the most eloquent fashion.
1. Cigarette Girl by Kamila Andini
“Cigarette Girl” is not a typical story of two broken hearts crushed by unfortunate circumstances, a trope over-used in the soap opera format. It also has a bit of history to offer alongside a basic insight into the women's hardships in Indonesia not such long time ago. “Your duty is to clean the house and find yourself a husband...
- 1/18/2024
- by AMP Group
- AsianMoviePulse
The Days is a new Japanese series directed by Hideo Nakata and Masaki Nishiura. starring Kôji Yakusho and Yutaka Takenouchi.
Blamed by some, hailed as heroes by others, those involved with Fukushima Daiichi face a deadly, invisible threat — an unprecedented nuclear disaster.
Trailer The Days Release date
June 1
Where to watch The Days
Netflix
The Cast
Kōji Yakusho
Fumiyo Kohinata
Yutaka Takenouchi
Kaoru Kobayashi...
Blamed by some, hailed as heroes by others, those involved with Fukushima Daiichi face a deadly, invisible threat — an unprecedented nuclear disaster.
Trailer The Days Release date
June 1
Where to watch The Days
Netflix
The Cast
Kōji Yakusho
Fumiyo Kohinata
Yutaka Takenouchi
Kaoru Kobayashi...
- 5/16/2023
- by TV Shows Martin Cid Magazine
- Martin Cid - TV
Blamed by some, hailed as heroes by others, those involved with Fukushima Daiichi face a deadly, invisible threat – an unprecedented nuclear disaster. (Source: Netflix)
Netflix has released the first teaser trailer for its upcoming 8 episode drama on the Fukushima nuclear disaster. This series is tentatively set for release sometime in 2023. It is helmed by co-directors Hideo Nakata and Masaki Nishiura. The former is known for his horror movies Ring (1998), Ring 2 (1999) and Dark Water (2002); while the latter has extensive experience in Japanese dramas and TV movies including both seasons and the movie for Fuji TV’s Code Blue franchise. The Days will feature Koji Yakusho (13 Assassins), Yutaka Takenouchi (Shin Godzilla), Fumiyo Kohinata (The Confidence Man Jp movies). A subtitled trailer is available here.
Netflix has released the first teaser trailer for its upcoming 8 episode drama on the Fukushima nuclear disaster. This series is tentatively set for release sometime in 2023. It is helmed by co-directors Hideo Nakata and Masaki Nishiura. The former is known for his horror movies Ring (1998), Ring 2 (1999) and Dark Water (2002); while the latter has extensive experience in Japanese dramas and TV movies including both seasons and the movie for Fuji TV’s Code Blue franchise. The Days will feature Koji Yakusho (13 Assassins), Yutaka Takenouchi (Shin Godzilla), Fumiyo Kohinata (The Confidence Man Jp movies). A subtitled trailer is available here.
- 2/24/2023
- by Suzie Cho
- AsianMoviePulse
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