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Nineteen 2019

“No-Use High School” is known for its sexual deviations and ambiguous sexual identities among its students. The president and vice-president of the student body openly display their interest in sadomasochism. Additional courses and independent studies focus on topics such as homosexuality and transgender issues, while both teachers and students often depart early due to sexually transmitted infections.

A "will-they-won't-they" dynamic involving someone who hasn't been on a date in two decades. Can your fantasies turn into actual experiences? Even at a party marking the start of a new semester? There's inevitably someone who dampens the mood at college kickoff parties, yet there are also budding romances on campus (Please)! Will Soram's dreams finally materialize? (Ykicky studio YouTube)

In 2019, a powerful typhoon caused significant destruction in Chikuma City. Following this, the city was hit by the coronavirus outbreak. Takumi-senpai, who Ayaka had been concerned about, suddenly disappeared from the city without a proper farewell, leaving behind a cryptic message for Ayaka. One day, Ayaka's close friend Kaoru discovers Takumi-senpai livestreaming online. Ayaka notices that Takumi's appearance has drastically changed. Intrigued, she joins the livestream and sends a message hinting at revealing his secret.

Two close friends in their teenage years develop romantic feelings for each other.

The story revolves around a high school girl and her experiences. She attends classes, socializes with her peers, forges new friendships, and navigates lessons on trust and competition. Along the way, she uncovers unique passions, particularly a fondness for musicians and performers, while also appreciating the common interests she shares with her family and friends.

Transitioning from Junior High School to High School can feel like entering a completely new environment. A concise miniseries consisting of 9 episodes follows the journey through the eyes of three freshmen in high school. (thetv.jp and WOWOW)

The plot of Ciguatera revolves around Ogino, a high school student who faces bullying alongside his friend Takai. Their shared interest in motorcycles becomes a source of hope and excitement in their otherwise dreary lives. As they secretly learn to ride at a driving school, Ogino's life takes a dramatic turn. The manga explores the lives of various characters as they navigate high school and adulthood, depicting their challenges, successes, aspirations, relationships, and experiences of love and loss. (MyAnimeList)

"Learning to Love Without Sacrificing My Identity" amidst the challenges of work, relationships, and friendships.

A web series centered around a typical high school club that embarks on a class excursion to the beach, where the storyline delves into the interactions and events among the students.

Tang Tiao Tiao has consistently struggled with her academic performance, often nodding off in class and facing reprimands from teachers. She holds a grudge against Qiao Xiao Feng, a top student in the class, believing he intentionally embarrassed her. Their rivalry dates back to an incident at an art festival where Tiao Tiao lost the class monitor position to Xiao Feng. However, Tiao Tiao's perspective changes when she witnesses Xiao Feng's kindness towards indigenous children. She starts to see him as a role model and with the support of teachers and classmates, her grades improve significantly. Xiao Feng, noticing Tiao Tiao's lack of parental attention, arranges a special parent-teacher meeting with Teacher Wang, inviting Tiao Tiao's mother to strengthen their bond as a family. As their friendship blossoms, Tiao Tiao and Xiao Feng also assist other students in overcoming their challenges.

A tale of Park Minsun seeking retribution against her tormentors by transforming her looks and identity. She devises a scheme to bring down the ringleader of the troublemaking clique, who displays sociopathic traits.

Si Woo, the main female character, unexpectedly acquires extraordinary abilities: by sharing the Subway menu, she is able to listen to the inner thoughts of others. The title of the project was crafted by merging the term "Hear" in English with Subway's "Way" to encapsulate the central theme. (Dramalist.org)

The narrative follows a group of high school students aspiring to pursue careers in acting as they get ready for college applications in the fields of film and theatre

NHK Special "Human Body" is a promotional drama that portrays the interconnected organs of the body in a school setting. This unique drama uses the latest scientific discoveries and presents the organs as characters in a romantic comedy.

Risa made her boyfriend Tatsuki promise not to take photos with other girls during the graduation ceremony

Akane Kinomiya, a 19-year-old college student, reunites with Yuto Tominaga at their university, where they realize they attended the same elementary and middle schools. Yuto Tominaga is known for his popularity among female students, and he teasingly comments on Akane Kinomiya's plain appearance. Motivated by his words, Akane Kinomiya decides to undergo a makeover and seeks the help of a mysterious hairstylist named Makoto at a beauty salon. Thanks to Makoto's expertise, Akane Kinomiya achieves a more fashionable look.

During the summer of their 17th year, six high school students with diverse personalities and romantic entanglements each experienced a unique love story. (YouTube)

Hina is a member of a girls' group led by Karen, who considers Maki, a quiet girl in their class, as her rival. One day, a mysterious young man approaches Hina and asks for her assistance with Maki. This encounter triggers a transformation within Hina.

'Love Teenager' is an emerging romantic narrative that explores themes of friendship, love, and compassion among adolescents.

Knowledge and the Nam Sachin's Su Ju, Ho Tae, Jin Hui, and Tae Hyeon's romantic comedy blurs the line between reality and fantasy. (Cheeze Film YouTube)

Taking place in the charming town of Cheongdo, this tale follows the experiences of two teenagers, Soo Ah and Soo Hyuk. Soo Ah relocates to Cheongdo temporarily to assist her mother with persimmon farming. While getting used to her new surroundings, she meets Soo Hyuk, a diligent student who is committed to running his family's café. Soo Hyuk also happens to be Soo Ah's first crush. As they spend time together in Cheongdo, their friendship evolves into a strong connection.

The web drama True Ending features Yukyung and Karin from the K-pop girl group Elris and centers around the romantic experiences of students navigating their growth and the evolving feelings that accompany their immature relationships as they seek to discover their true identities. Yukyung plays the pivotal role of Lee Jin, a girl who felt overlooked during her school years and strives to transition from being an "Out Girl" to an "In Girl." This narrative of Lee Jin's personal development highlights the significance of uncovering one’s authentic self. Karin portrays Goo Jihyeon, affectionately known as Goojigooji, who initially has a lighthearted and vibrant demeanor but becomes withdrawn and anxious after facing bullying from Yeeun. True Ending is available for viewing on YouTube and Vlive.

This is a web drama centered around teenage romance, exploring the experiences of young people, their concerns, transformations, and fresh beginnings. (Kpopmap)

A brief tale detailing the romantic feelings that develop between a student named Fuka and her teacher, Sawada Hiroshi.

Kumi, Hyo, Chihaya, Tatsuki, and Kanna are on the brink of graduating from high school. They are facing challenges in maintaining their friendships and relationships as they navigate their individual life goals and different paths.

During their youthful years, two sets of close friends, Fang Yi Le and childhood companion He Tian Tian, along with Xie Chi and classmate Xing Jia Liang, found themselves intertwined in each other's lives due to chance encounters and a touch of bravery. Through mutual support and admiration, they navigated through a series of captivating, heartwarming, and amusing experiences, creating a fulfilling and delightful high school journey together as they ventured towards an uncertain yet promising and exciting future.

Four typical high school freshmen, who share a strong bond of friendship, set out to discover their individual responses to the inquiry: "The world is destined to end on the eve of Christmas, December 24, 2004. How will you spend the time leading up to that fateful day?"

Miyuu lost faith in men after her father cheated with another woman. Nevertheless, she found herself falling in love with someone despite her lingering distrust.

Minami is feeling extremely anxious about the upcoming college entrance exams. He is relying on the support of his closest friend during this challenging period. History brings together both emotions and intellect to provide encouragement and motivation for the upcoming exam.

Inexperienced Himeka feels envious of her friends who have boyfriends but is too timid to pursue one herself. When she hears a rumor about boys who will kiss her after school, she decides to go with her friend Rin. There are five boys waiting for her, each with a different personality - including a prince-type, a wild type, and a cute type. The boys have a rule that she must kiss one boy per day and confess to one on the sixth day. As the days pass, Himeka starts to notice changes in herself. The story follows her as she tries to decide which boy to choose and what will happen in the end.

This is a coming-of-age tale that unfolds over a decade, exploring themes of companionship, isolation, and a pivotal act of disloyalty that fractures a tight-knit circle of friends, leading each individual on their own path into society. Despite facing financial hardship, Li Xia perseveres and earns a scholarship to an esteemed high school where she crosses paths with the renowned Fu Xiao Si and Lu Zhi Ang. Romantic feelings blossom among the group, solidifying their bond as friends. Following graduation, each friend pursues their own aspirations: Xiao Si becomes a successful artist, Li Xia becomes his assistant and partner, Qi Qi achieves fame as a singer after winning a competition, and Yu Jian ventures to Beijing to chase her dream of becoming a singer. Despite encountering various challenges like Xiao Si's artistic struggles, Li Xia's departure, Zhi Ang's imprisonment, Qi Qi's betrayal, and Yu Jian's boyfriend's tragic death, the once vibrant and carefree summer days begin to dim. As the friends evolve and question the foundations of their friendship, a decade of experiences teaches them that apart from memories, nothing lasts forever, but they have discovered the power of love and personal growth.

A tale of youthful romance that traces a cohort of pupils as they navigate into maturity and envision their aspirations for the future. Upon unexpectedly crossing paths with her former high school peer, Zheng Da Wei, Xu Yong Xin is flooded with nostalgic recollections of their academic years. Yong Xin reflects on a period when she was a reserved and studious student, until a serendipitous meeting acquainted her with Gao Yu Xuan, Zheng Da Wen, and Zheng Da Wei. The quartet of close-knit friends gradually evolved and drifted apart over time...

He Luo, a sports student, was known for her low academic performance and lack of enthusiasm in high school. Determined to prove herself, she set her sights on attending Hua Qing, the country's top university. With the support of her classmate Zhang Yuan, He Luo dedicated herself to preparing for the gaokao and managed to improve her grades significantly, surprising everyone at their school. As He Luo's friends found love, she and Zhang Yuan confessed their feelings for each other. They decided to apply to the same university, but unfortunately, only He Luo was accepted. Despite their initial plans, they ended up attending different universities in different cities and eventually different countries, each embarking on their own journey of growth. The novel "Suddenly, This Summer" by Ming Qian Yu Hou explores the fate of these two characters.

Yoo Somi has feelings for her sister's partner, Nam Dong Yoon, yet her closest friend is Nam Dong Yoon's younger sibling, Nam Dong Ha. How does this alter the dynamics of their romantic narrative?

Zhang Ze Yuan experiences the loss of his first love, Huang Shi Jie, in a tragic car accident. Determined to save her, he utilizes a camera she had left behind to journey through time and space back to their senior year when they were 18 years old. Despite his repeated attempts to alter the course of events, he eventually discovers that he is not the sole individual attempting to change the past.

Describes the engaging and eventful high school experiences of five seniors as they navigate through their final year before the college entrance exam. The story highlights their close-knit school routines, personal growth, and the genuine bonds of friendship they cultivate. (Baidu)

The play narrates the journey of young individuals as they undergo transformation following a seemingly innocent game of hide-and-seek. During the game, a hidden secret is uncovered by the players, leading to the unraveling of longstanding friendships.

After consistent hard work, Jiang Mu Fan's performance has started to show steady improvement. Shao Tian Yang has been actively seeking ways to catch Lin Luo Yan's attention, leading to subtle changes in their relationship. The rebellious Du Xin Yue also seems to have a slight influence on Lin Luo Yan. Jiang Mu Fan now sits next to Xiao Chang, a lively individual who often talks to herself. With all these dynamics at play, what kind of future awaits Jiang Mu Fan, Lin Luo Yan, Shao Tian Yang, Du Xin Yue, Cheng Yi, and Xia Ya? How will their paths evolve from here on out?

Xia Huai Chu and Mu Quing Feng were close friends during their high school days. However, Mu Quing Feng suddenly left without a trace, causing their friendship to come to an abrupt end. Three years later, they unexpectedly reunite at university and find themselves drawn to each other. As they navigate the challenges of university life, they must also confront their deepening feelings for one another.

Deviating from the typical youth drama formula, this campus narrative revolves around themes of friendship, familial affection, and motivation. Centered around a 17-year-old main character, the storyline follows a cohort of young individuals navigating their way through college life, showcasing their journey of personal development. (Douban)

This mini-series centers on the bond between Takashi Yoshizawa and Yui Nishida, who play supporting roles in the original narrative. The show features the identical cast as the movie.

Futawata Shinori may be considered unimportant at school, but she is in a secret relationship with the popular Suga Misaki. Along with this, she holds a hidden identity as the owner of the well-known social media account "Shirousa" (white rabbit). After an argument with Misaki, Shinori makes a wish for her online life to become a reality. The following day, she discovers that her surroundings have changed drastically, and Misaki is nowhere to be found. Meanwhile, Misaki realizes that Shinori has disappeared from the world. Shinori soon learns that she is trapped in a parallel universe where students' popularity is determined by their social media presence, leading her to become a popular figure at school while the previously popular students are now considered nobodies in this alternate reality.