10 Best Japanese Dramas on Netflix Philippines | Alice in Borderland, Kakegurui, and More

Alice in Borderland is a rare Japanese drama that's worth binge-watching, especially if you love survival shows and mind games. The story starts with the main characters: Arisu, Karube, and Chota. They love video games so much that they find life boring, making them crave something different and new.

After a sudden power outage, they find themselves at a playing arena in an alternate dimension of Tokyo called Borderland. Those trapped inside are left with no choice but to play vicious games to survive. As the story goes on, you'll find yourself rooting for each of the characters.

What makes it more exciting and thrilling is that the players must utilize their thinking skills, not just their physical abilities. Also, this drama will make you realize the beauty or essence of life and will make you think about your purpose and goals in life.

Kakegurui is a mind-blowing drama that will keep you hooked until the end. Its story revolves around the students who came from the wealthiest families in Japan, attending Hyakkaou Private Academy. What makes this school different is that almost everything can be decided by gambling, and its hierarchy of students is determined by their gambling skills.

The games they play do not only involve money as they risk their own lives as well. Everything is going well, but the moment Yumeko Jabami transferred, the system messed up, and everyone is challenged. She's an interesting main character as behind her pure and innocent looks lies a compulsive gambler.

Million Yen Women's plot is very intriguing. If you want something new from typical mystery Japanese dramas, you might want to give this one a shot. It begins with many questions, and the whole show appears as a puzzle for the viewers to solve. The story starts with Shin Michima, a frustrated novelist who opens his house for rent.

To his surprise, five beautiful and mysterious women decide to live with him and offer to pay one million yen every month, but with one condition, no questions should be asked. The drama is full of past stories that allow you to understand each character more. It will take you on a roller coaster ride as each episode comes with unexpected twists.

If you want a heartbreaking drama that's packed with life lessons, then watching Netflix's Switched is a great option. Although its body-swapping plot might seem common to some viewers, it's still worth watching as its story is realistic despite being a Sci-Fi drama. Plus, it has a lot more on it, and the characters are relatable.

The turn of events started when a student named Zenko Umine decides to end her life after experiencing a lot of bullying due to her appearance. Ayumi, a popular girl in school, passed out as she witnesses Umine fall to her death. After the incident, the two woke up on the other's body, and the story goes on as Ayumi tries to do anything to get her body and life back.

What most viewers love about this drama is that it's fast-paced as it only has 6 episodes. Also, it's straight to the point and full of mystery & twists that will keep you on the edge of your seat. However, take note that this drama involves anxiety, depression, and suicide, so it might not be ideal for those with mental health issues.

If you're looking for a mystery Japanese drama with a hint of fantasy, grab your snacks and get ready for a wave of emotion as you watch Erased. The story focuses on Saturo Fujinoma, a struggling manga author who possesses an ability to reset time called "revival" to prevent bad things from happening.

To put an end to the heinous crime of killing and abducting children and to save his mother and friend's lives, he begins his journey on time-traveling to his five-year-old self. Most viewers are impressed with this drama as it has a well-built story, and each episode is filled with so much tension that they kept clicking the "Next Episode" button.

Good Morning Call is one of the best romance Japanese dramas. It's a manga adaptation and what most viewers love about it is that it shows the importance of love, friendship, openness, and kindness. This drama's main character is Yoshinawa Nao, a high school student who rents her first apartment.

After moving in, she discovers that Uehara Hisashi, the most handsome and famous boy in their school, also rents the place. Later on, the two realize that they were scammed, and to avoid all the hassle and conflicts, they end up living together in secret.

If you're a fan of teenage love dramas, this will surely bring butterflies in your stomach as they get closer to each other as time goes by. Plus, it has a lot of relatable side characters and funny scenes, making it more fun to watch.

Re:Mind is a must-watch if you're looking for a good psychological thriller Japanese drama. The first episode starts with 11 high school students who found themselves at a dining table with a silk sack covering their heads.

They're held as a hostage to confess something concerning Miho's disappearance. Miho is the main character and the key to everything that happens in the whole series. In every episode, each girl will try to reminisce on how they treated her, making them point fingers at each other to survive.

The drama serves as a reminder to the viewers that words can hurt someone, and bullying will never do any good to anyone. It is full of suspense and surprises that you'll want to finish the whole series in just one sitting. Plus, you'll get hooked as you try to find answers to your questions in mind.

If you are a fan of detective and crime dramas, then Signal is a good watch. 15 years ago from the drama's present day, Saegusa Kento's female friend was kidnapped and later found dead. He witnessed the crime, but for some reason, police officers buried the crime.

The main character Kento started to learn criminal profiling on his own and became a police officer himself as he's determined to give his friend justice. One day, Kento found a walkie-talkie that allows him to contact Takeshi, a detective from the future. Later on, the two teamed up to solve different crime cases along the way.

Scams show how unfortunate events push someone to do wrong and bad things. Makota's student loans and hospital bills for his cancer patient father left him no other choice but to work as a telemarketing scammer that targets the elderly.

As the main character immerses himself in the world of crime, he losses himself in the process, and he becomes blinded by money and the thrill of success. If you are looking for a self-reflection drama that will make you realize a lot about life choices, then watching this won't be a wrong choice.

Would it be possible to love someone genuinely knowing that you will not have a future with him? Is love really worth fighting for? This heartbreaking drama revolves around childhood best friends Mayu Taneda and Takuma Kakinouchi, who promised to marry each other when they get older.

Takuma suffers from a fatal heart condition, and upon discovering it, he decided to cut all his ties with Mayu. As Mayu is someone who doesn't give up easily, she tries her best to be close with Takuma again. Whether this drama has a sad or happy ending, it's for you to find out! One thing for sure, this drama will make you tear up a lot as it's full of heavy emotions.