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In the year 2049, technological progress is evident, yet human behavior remains rudimentary. The future poses a challenge involving the intersection of human nature and technology. While the mind-reading tool Stable is able to prolong happiness, it falls short in detecting the depth of my affection for you. (Taiwan Series YouTube Channel)

Haruno Yoichi, a 35-year-old man known for his good looks, personality, and skills, is seen as the perfect spouse. However, he has noticed a change in his wife's behavior since their child was born, leaving him feeling like an unhappy husband at home. On the other hand, Chisato, a 28-year-old woman admired for her traditional virtues, used to show her husband the utmost respect. But after giving birth, her husband's actions and words have started to unsettle her, leading her to become a difficult wife to deal with.

Yoshino Michi, aged 32, has been married for five years but has not engaged in sexual activity for the past two years. Although she gets along well with her husband, the intimacy in their relationship is lacking. During a drinking session with her colleague, Niina Makoto, Yoshino confided in him about the sexless state of her marriage. To her surprise, Niina revealed that his own marriage was also devoid of intimacy, smiling sadly as he shared this information. (Mangaupdates)

This YouTube series revolves around a married couple on the brink of divorce just one week into their marriage

Jiang Xin and Jian Ning are often referred to as the ideal couple. They tied the knot and welcomed their first child before reaching the age of 30. However, they soon realize that they were unprepared for the challenges of parenthood as they are overwhelmed by the new responsibilities that come with caring for a child.

Noburu, a talented designer with a lucrative income, is happily married to Aiko, whom he deeply cares for. However, their relationship takes a turn when Noburu catches Aiko having an affair with her boss and appearing content. Feeling deceived, Noburu plots to retaliate against his wife.

Mizuguchi Saki, a talented editor for a fashion magazine, comes from a modern and open-minded family. She crosses paths with Obara Koichi, the top pilot of the Air Rescue Wing in the Air Self-Defense Force, who was raised in a strict military household and embodies the quintessential disciplined individual. Despite their contrasting personalities, Saki and Koichi decide to tie the knot without going through the traditional dating phase, envisioning a blissful life together following an extravagant wedding ceremony. However, conflicts arise when they move in together, stemming from their divergent lifestyles and values, leading to heated arguments. Eventually, they come to the difficult decision to part ways. Yet, breaking the news of their impending divorce to their loved ones proves to be a challenging task, as they had initially been met with much joy and anticipation. Consequently, they discreetly make preparations for their separation.

Everyone harbors their own hidden truths; are you brave enough to uncover them? Caught up in the hustle and bustle of his daily routine, Mo, an office worker, has remained apathetic to his surroundings. However, a scolding from the head of the Owners' Corporation prompts Mo to use a drone to observe the chairperson's life, leading him to discover the secrets of various households. From the cheerful and lively fitness instructor to the flirtatious dance teacher, the kindergarten educator with a warm smile, the professor couple in love, the quiet Indonesian domestic helper, to the vigilant chairperson of the Owners' Corporation who monitors the estate incessantly... each individual has their own narrative. While spying on his neighbors, Mo catches a glimpse of his wife Ling in a neighboring apartment, setting off a chain of events that disrupt the couple's tranquil existence. As Mo delves into the lives of those around him, he realizes he knows less and less about his own wife. Despite the city's illuminated skyline at night, darkness looms within every home.

Derived from the manga series "Office Worker Kintaro" by Motomiya Hiroshi.

Yamato Construction Company merges with Chuo Construction Company. Yajima Kintaro comes back from Africa and puts in great effort to rescue Yamato Construction Company. However, a formidable new adversary emerges.

Aizawa Naoya is in a content marriage with his coworker Kana, but finds himself tempted to be unfaithful when a new colleague named Tachibana Noa starts working at his office and continuously tries to seduce him with various tactics. This information was shared on the doramaworld Twitter page and is based on the manga series "Anata wa Watashi ni Otosaretai" by Miyaguchi Jun and Umesuzu.

A love story unfolds in a world where passion and reality are closely intertwined, showcasing the raw and genuine intimacy experienced by seniors in their twilight years. The characters include Park Geum Yeon, a skilled hanbok artisan who has long abandoned thoughts of romance; her sister Park Su Hyang, a devoted wife and mother; architect Seong Nak Won, who embraces the single life; and O Seok Jo, Soo Hyang's husband struggling with early-onset cognitive decline.

Ichiko and Otoya have been happily married, even though they have not been intimate for the past two years. Their happiness is maintained by Otoya's relationship with Mitsuki, which Ichiko supports. However, things take a turn when Otoya rejects Ichiko's advances on their seventh anniversary. Shocked, Ichiko seeks advice from a friend who suggests that she explore having a boyfriend of her own. (Amazon Primevideo)

After the passing of his mentor, Ryunosuke Yamato, Kintaro decides to leave behind the corporate world in Japan. He goes back to his hometown and starts a new life as a fisherman with his wife, Masumi, and their two children. Unexpectedly, Ryunosuke's cousin, Momotaro Shimazu, pays him a visit. Momotaro asks Kintaro to return to Yamato Construction and team up with Ryunosuke's son, Ryuhei, to remove the current management. The current president, Takatsukasa, has succumbed to pressure from ex-bureaucrat Enjoji and is getting involved in shady dealings. Motivated by his sense of honor, Kintaro decides to step back into his role as a salaryman to save Yamato Construction and ensure justice is served!

Tsukasa is a devoted husband to his wife Sayaka, showcasing a strong appearance, notable educational background, and a lucrative salary. However, he harbors a hidden truth from his wife - his incompetence at work. Struggling with constant errors and doubts about his abilities, Tsukasa faces a dilemma when he discovers Sayaka is expecting a child, making it difficult for him to leave his job.

Based on the manga "Love Love Alien" created by Okamura Hoshi.

Nakayama Aya, a 32-year-old homemaker, has been joyfully married for two years. Despite appearing to be a picture-perfect couple to outsiders, Aya becomes suspicious when she discovers a cryptic message from an unknown woman on her husband's phone. This discovery, coupled with the lack of intimacy in their relationship for the past two months, prompts Aya to embark on a quest for further proof of a potential affair.

Sagara Ryosuke is a regular employee at a medium-sized shipping company. He is known for his kind-hearted nature. His family includes his wife Maho, their daughter who is in high school, and their son who is in elementary school. Maho works part-time at a grocery store. Despite being a happy family, Maho and their two children vanish without a trace. This sudden disappearance catches the attention of both the media and the public. In his search for the truth behind his family's disappearance, Ryosuke enlists the help of his coworker Ninomiya Mizuho.

This story revolves around the romantic relationship of Gao Jun Yu, a prominent figure in the Communist Party of China, and Shi Ping Mei, a woman known for her writing

Seino, a manga creator residing in Tokyo, suddenly becomes aware of numerous towns on the map that he has never encountered

Toji manages the food section in a medium-sized department store and faces challenges with a difficult boss. However, his luck changes when he meets a charming elevator operator named Nao. Just as Toji begins to find happiness at work, his ex-girlfriend Makoto reappears as an account manager from an advertising agency. Despite Toji's surprise, Makoto acts as if they have never met before. With a demanding job and tension between Nao and Makoto, Toji finds himself in a difficult situation.

NHK's commemorative drama series for its 50th anniversary features multiple short stories showcasing popular Japanese actors and actresses. The narrative follows a ball as it travels from the river's origin to the ocean, revealing six love stories set in different seasons throughout the year.

Derived from the 2006 movie Sugar & Spice, this spin-off series consists of four unique narratives. In the first case, Minami, a student at the same university as Yutaka, harbors a secret admiration for him despite his relationship status. As circumstances change, Minami and Yutaka grow closer. The second case follows Madoka and her partner Satoshi as they navigate a long-distance relationship when he is relocated to Sendai for work. The third case revolves around Mika, who, after experiencing betrayal, loses faith in love until a colleague named Yuta challenges her beliefs. Lastly, the fourth case introduces Takuma, responsible for managing fanmail for the popular radio show School of Lock, who falls head over heels for Asuka, a waitress he encounters at a cafe. Wiki/d-addicts

Because of her husband's job, Maiko relocates to Tokyo from Hiroshima. They reside in a company-provided apartment. Her husband's work keeps him busy, causing him to return home late each evening. Maiko strikes up conversations with Futaba, her neighbor who happens to be her husband's superior. They chat from their respective balconies. Eventually, Maiko discovers her husband is having an affair, leading her to forge a closer bond with Futaba.

Kaori Sasano and her husband were once very close, but Kaori starts to notice a shift in his behavior. After a conversation with her best friend Yuki, Kaori discovers that her husband, Takuya, has been maintaining a secret online account filled with posts hinting at an affair. Determined to uncover the truth, Kaori confronts Mutsumi Mishima, the woman involved, and her husband Kyosuke for their cooperation in separating Takuya and Mutsumi. Kyosuke agrees to help on the condition that Kaori engages in a physical relationship with him. As Kaori follows and keeps an eye on Takuya and Mutsumi, she finds herself entangled in an affair with Kyosuke, leading to unexpected feelings of love.

The plot revolves around a devastating tragedy experienced by three charming women in their thirties, forties, and fifties, as well as the conflicts within marriages where partners are searching for genuine love.

Song Si Ning relocates to Beijing in pursuit of her aspirations, where she finds herself at odds with her spouse, Li Jun Long, regarding the decision to have a second child

The narrative follows two college friends who ventured to Shanghai to chase their aspirations away from home. Sharing a rented space, Dong Yang and Li Wen Jia gradually develop a close bond. Eventually, they confess their love and choose to tie the knot. They encountered various obstacles in their professional lives, such as being falsely accused at work, and encountered numerous challenges as they worked towards building a future together. (DramaWiki, ChineseDrama.info) Based on the book "Shanghai Dream" by Zhou Yi Fei.

Masataka is a freelance writer who has been married to Yukie for 7 years. Yukie is a school teacher. Although they are not in love, they remain married. Masataka is also involved in a romantic relationship with a young woman who delivers newspapers, leading to a surprising turn of events.

A heartfelt story about a family's journey to find their missing child unfolds in this emotional drama. After being married for eight years, a husband and wife discover that the spark in their relationship has dwindled. When their daughter disappears one day, they embark on a desperate search to reunite with her. (Chinesedrama.info)

Saito Haruomi, a young man, leaves his hometown to study at a university in Tokyo. He moves into a budget-friendly lodging costing 10,000 yen per month. Upon his arrival, he meets Kokono, a lovely girl, and his face turns red while talking to her due to his frequent blushing caused by erythromania. Initially excited to live with Kokono, Saito Haruomi soon realizes that Kokono is actually a man.

The central theme of the series revolves around the desire for everyone except one person to erase any memory of the protagonist. The story takes place in a progressive high school where ten different love stories unfold, all centered around the exchange of love letters.

According to the novel Paradise Thirty written by the author Nonami Asa.

Based on the manga "Sakura 2-go" (2) created by Takeo Takeyama.

In "Happy Negative Marriage," the protagonist is Keitaro Sato, a socially awkward 30-year-old factory worker who has never been in a serious relationship. When his parents set up an Omiai meeting with Shimako Akio, a strikingly beautiful woman who appears to be out of his league, Keitaro is taken aback. Despite their differences, Keitaro falls for Shimako instantly, and she seems open to the idea of marrying him. However, there may be a hidden secret that could jeopardize their relationship. Directed by Kenji Yokoi, this 2014 Japanese film is based on a manga by Ryuta Amazume.

Rika Ikeda, aged 34, engages in a relationship with Sota Kashiwagi, aged 54. Sota, who is married to Mitsuko and has a daughter, is also the director at the company where Rika works. Despite Rika's deep affection for Sota, he ultimately deceives and ends the relationship. Rika encounters Keiichi Ochiai through a blind date, who happens to be a close friend and almost like a younger brother to Sota Kashiwagi. Subsequently, Rika decides to seek revenge.

Usui Sachi, an office worker, seems to attract misfortune just like her name suggests. She is constantly busy with odd tasks at the events company where she is employed, leading her to rely on convenience store meals as a daily routine. One day, while at the convenience store, Sachi accidentally bumps into Karamaru Atsushi who takes her to a temple to make amends by treating her. Karamaru is in training to eventually run the temple. At the temple, Sachi meets the head priest Gendo and university student Ogi Takenori, who is there to learn about the temple's shojin cuisine. Through the meal, she learns about the importance of having proper meals. Inspired, Sachi attempts to cook at home for the first time in a long time, which leads to subtle changes in her daily life. This story is based on the manga by Kanemori Ayami.

The narrative revolves around the romantic relationship between a mundane primary school educator named Ichiro Aoyama and his girlfriend, Yukika Sasaki, who holds the utmost significance in his life. Aoyama views Sasaki as exceptionally adorable and believes she deserves someone better than himself. She is the first person to validate his existence and love him unconditionally. Their harmonious cohabitation life helps Aoyama escape from the harsh realities of life, marking the pinnacle of his existence. However, everything changes when he uses a friend's invention, a VR machine, to delve into Yukika's past, leading him to question everything he thought he knew about her.

"PIANISSIMO" embodies the theme "Come & Goes in Silence," weaving through various love stories. This drama consists of 8 episodes, including Black City, Never Ending Love, Happy Fiction, Love is You, Grape Prince, Moebis, Magic Hour, and Meet, featuring renowned Hallyu stars and celebrated directors known for their contributions to melodrama. The cast includes members from SS501—Kim Kyu Jong, Kim Hyung Jun, Park JungMin—as well as singer Moon Hee Jun, Son Ho Young, Nam Gyu Ri, Tei, Bae Seul Ki, Seo Ji Young, former Baby V.OX member Shim Eun Jin, Kim EZ, Kong Hyun Joo, Hong Jong Oh, Park Ki Ung, Lee Tae Sung, Hong Soo Hyun, Won Jun Choi, among others, totaling over 30 Korean celebrities. With many musicians making their acting debuts in this series, viewers can expect a unique experience while watching. This drama was also released on DVD.

Inspired by the manga created by Masaharu Noritsuke, this narrative follows the distinctive everyday experiences of a young man with an afro. Tanaka relocates to Tokyo for his job, where he encounters an attractive woman during a Goukon (a group dating event). This tale revolves around their journey.

Inspired by the order of deep-sea ray-finned fish known as Stomiiformes, the story revolves around Tomioka, a night security guard at a supermarket who is dissatisfied with his dull and solitary life. Yearning for companionship, he makes a wish upon a shooting star for a true friend. His wish seemingly comes true when he meets Azusa, a mysterious woman who moves in next door and quickly develops feelings for him. However, due to his social ineptitude, Tomioka remains oblivious to her affection. As their relationship unfolds, they find themselves facing unexpected challenges, including the arrival of a homeless man claiming to be a "life wanderer" and a cryptic death threat in the form of a letter predicting Tomioka's mental decline and demise within a year. This sudden turn of events shakes their lives to the core.

In Ogikubo, Hachimanyama, Chitose Funabashi, Futako Tamagawa, Kaminoge, and Denen Choufu, Loop line 8 passes through these six towns. Despite the close proximity, passengers must transfer trains and take a longer route. In each of these towns, there are women who struggle with unfulfilled love, such as one-sided crushes, domestic abuse, and extramarital affairs. Similar to neighbors taking a detour, their relationships are loosely intertwined. Due to the complex nature of their connections, they only scratch the surface when interacting with each other, leading them to question their personal struggles. Despite their worries and comparisons, they strive to move forward.

Tomonaga Akiyuki (played by Motoki Masahiro) and his wife Yu (portrayed by Seto Asaka) have been married for seven years. Akiyuki works as a graphic designer and is content with both his professional and personal life. However, their marriage faces challenges when Akiyuki's younger half-brother, Ichinose Ryo (played by Kaname Jun), abandons his bride, Jumonji Azusa (played by Okina Megumi), at the altar after running off with another woman. This incident leads to Akiyuki developing a close relationship with Jumonji, raising questions of whether it is love or revenge on her part. As Akiyuki and Jumonji's bond grows, tensions rise between Akiyuki, Yu, and Ryo, potentially leading to their divorce. The situation becomes more complex when Akiyuki's friend Shunsuke (played by Sasaki Kuranosuke) and lawyer Reiko (played by Hada Michiko) become involved in advising on the divorce. This intricately woven drama explores themes of loneliness and adult relationships, keeping the audience guessing about the ultimate outcomes of the characters' love affairs.

Takamori Azu uncovers her husband's affair, leading to a sudden shift from her peaceful routine to days filled with worry. Despite an internal struggle, she chooses to trust him once more, sparking a rediscovery of their love. However, their attempts to reconcile are hindered by various obstacles presented by her husband's mistress.