LGBTQ+ dramas that don't suck
lots of mannequin kisses, weird awkward acting, some hidden gems. y'know, jdramas, the usual. some i watched them because i read the manga first. will be adding gradually as i watch more. most of these are really worth the shot
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1. 30Sai made Doteida to Mahotsukai ni Narerurashi
Japanese Drama - 2020, 12 episodes
Gay/bisexual/questioning
No kiss
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2. After the Restart
Japanese Movie - 2020
gay/questioning
adult, healing
kiss
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3. Boku mo Aitsu mo Shinrodesu
Japanese Special - 2022, 1 episode
Gay/bisexual
Short
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4. Bokura no Shokutaku
Japanese Drama - 2023, 10 episodes
Gay/bisexual(?
Healing
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5. Close-Knit
Japanese Movie - 2017
romance isn't main
trans woman (male actor tho)
adult, healing, sad, heartwarming,
unfair ending -
6. Eien no Kino
Japanese Drama - 2022, 8 episodes
Gay
Kiss
Angst
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7. Fujoshi, Ukkari Gei ni Kokuru
Japanese Drama - 2019, 8 episodes
not what you expect. sad, not romance
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8. Hidamari ga Kikoeru
Japanese Movie - 2017
Gay/questioning
disabilities (deaf main character)
little angst, university, young adults
kiss
GO READ THE MANGA RIGHT NOW <3
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9. His - What Is Love
Japanese Movie - 2020
ok maybe this one sucks a little (sad)
Angsty and realistic
Kiss
Unsatisfying ending -
10. Jack Frost
Japanese Drama - 2023, 6 episodes
adult, angst
kiss
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11. Joshi-teki Seikatsu
Japanese Drama - 2018, 4 episodes
not romance
story of trans girl (male actor tho) befriending a straight cis man
heartwarming
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12. Karafurable
Japanese Drama - 2021, 10 episodes
Straight/queer
NB character
Kiss
Cute
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13. Kataomoi
Japanese Drama - 2017, 6 episodes
Not romance
trans MAN!!! (female actress tho)
really interesting
adult, sad, angst
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14. Kieta Hatsukoi
Japanese Drama - 2021, 10 episodes
Gay/questioning
No kiss
School cute
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15. Kinou Nani Tabeta?
Japanese Drama - 2019, 12 episodes
No kiss but it's worth it
Funny, adults, daily life, meals, healing
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16. Life Senjou No Bokura
Japanese Drama - 2020, 4 episodes
could have better acting
Angst
Kiss
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17. Midnight Swan
Japanese Movie - 2020
crushing, really sad
supposed to be realistic story of a trans woman (male actor tho) in Japan
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18. My Brother's Husband
Japanese Drama - 2018, 3 episodes
Not romance
realistic, adult, healing
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19. My Personal Weatherman
Japanese Drama - 2023, 8 episodes
Gay
Adult, toxic, funny?, but kinda toxic, they're so silly
This was actually so entertaining but beware (they're toxic)
Kiss, lots of kisses/sex/nonexplicit
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20. Old Fashion Cupcake
Japanese Drama - 2022, 5 episodes
Gay
Adult
Kiss
Healing
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21. Ore no Sukato, Doko Itta?
Japanese Drama - 2019, 10 episodes
100/10
humorous, adult, not romance, criticism, gay and trans characters
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22. Perfect Propose
Japanese Drama - 2024, 6 episodes
Gay/questioning
Adult, mental health, healing, food
Kiss
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23. Shigatsu no Tokyo wa...
Japanese Drama - 2023, 8 episodes
Gay
Plenty of ANGST
Kiss/sex/non explicit
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24. The Fish with One Sleeve
Japanese Movie - 2021
No romance
transgender girl story (TRANS ACTRESS <3)
short
Beautiful
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25. To My Star
Korean Drama - 2021, 9 episodes
Gay i guess
Kiss
Cute?
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26. Tsukuritai Onna to Tabetai Onna
Japanese Drama - 2022, 10 episodes
Gay/bisexual/questioning
Healing
No kiss (we'll see in season 2??? ??)
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27. Tsukuritai Onna to Tabetai Onna Season 2
Japanese Drama - 2024, 20 episodes
CUTE CUTE CUTE CUTE CUTE
Second season! Lesbians
Adult, healing, interesting topics, domestic, food
(kiss!!!!!!!!!)
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28. Utsukushii Kare
Japanese Drama - 2021, 6 episodes
Gay
Angst, very toxic
Kiss
Really good acting??? Woah