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Unbeknownst to the residents of Tokyo, participants join a competition known as "X Game" in hopes of winning a prize of 100 million Yen. Set in the 23 special wards of Tokyo, each participant is provided with a wristwatch. The goal of the game is to follow the instructions provided and exchange watches with other participants before the time limit expires. The final participant left wearing a watch will claim the 100 million Yen prize. Failure to retain their wristwatch will result in death.

Rugawa is an enigmatic individual who manages a video streaming platform known as Joker, where she generates income by uploading videos. She persuades Yanagi, a middle-aged man facing financial struggles after losing his job, to team up with her. Together, they produce videos that delve into controversial topics on Joker, such as the dark truths behind idol culture, fraudulent schemes targeting vulnerable elderly individuals, and matchmaking services disguised as legitimate businesses. Rugawa's audience is captivated by the intricate schemes she orchestrates, as she fearlessly exposes societal issues as a representative of online users. The question remains: what drives Rugawa to create such provocative content?

Higanjima is an isolated island located in Japan where a group of vicious vampires reside due to a virus that has spread among the inhabitants. Miyamoto Akira arrives on Higanjima in hopes of finding his older brother, Atsushi, who has gone missing. While on the island, he discovers a vaccine that can counteract the vampire infection and bravely infiltrates their ranks. Unfortunately, Atsushi has already been turned into a minion of the head vampire, Miyabi, who controls the island...

Ruri appears to be a typical office worker, until she uncovers a remarkable ability fueled by her rage. Utilizing this power, she systematically defeats villains. (Tokyograph)

Actor Yosuke Sugino, despite his lack of comfort with horror, receives an opportunity to star in a horror film. After hearing about "Mysterious Sake" from manga artist Toru Seino during a guest appearance on his radio show, Sugino learns that the drink is said to be more effective on those who are easily frightened. Intrigued, Sugino decides to try "Mysterious Sake" as suggested. Each time he drinks it, a ghost storyteller emerges and shares a chilling tale with Sugino.

Mirai, a 25-year-old man who prefers solitude, is concealing a secret from his wife, Meguru. He suffers from a mysterious illness that causes him to go back in time when he experiences strong emotions. Meguru has been his source of comfort during his struggles. However, tragedy strikes on their wedding anniversary when Meguru dies in a fall at her workplace. Mirai is left wondering why such a kind-hearted person met such a fate. As he grieves, he involuntarily travels back in time. Can he use this ability to save Meguru and uncover the truth behind her death?

Ray Fujita plays the main role of Rei Suzumura, also known as the Silver Fanged Knight Zero, in the films/miniseries. He returns to portray the character he played in the earlier television series and movies. The storyline delves into Rei's character, who had a minor role in the previous works, as he looks into a community formed by humans and Horrors, led by the Horror Ring. Zero: Black Blood Wikipedia.

In 1932, Zhabei in Shanghai was invaded by Japanese forces, resulting in significant losses for the 19th Route Army. To combat the invasion, leaders like Du Lingyun and Zhang Daqi formed the "Pistol Squad" and pledged to resist the Japanese invaders until the end. Douban

In a quaint museum located in the Suiren region of western China, there is a statue situated next to a well that was sculpted during the Xihan Dynasty over 2200 years ago, making it a priceless treasure. Throughout history, various governments have enacted laws to safeguard the statue, particularly during times of conflict. However, it has been frequently photographed, smuggled abroad, and exploited for profit through unauthorized rubbings.

Taking place at a household appliance company in Nagoya, the story unfolds as Meio Electrics, a leading home appliance manufacturer, receives a warning letter from Zestar Research Company in the United States. Accusing Meio of infringing on their solar panel patents, Zestar demands a significant amount in compensation and licensing fees. Hasegawa, a member of the Intellectual Property Department, is suspected of espionage amidst this unexpected turn of events, which occurs just as he embarks on his new life with his wife, Aoi. Zestar Research Company, known as a "Patent Troll," is controlled by a mysterious figure named Sawada. Meanwhile, Hama, responsible for preventing legal disputes within the company, faces criticism and disrespect from his superior, Muraoka. In a fit of rage, Hama ends up assaulting Muraoka and burying him in the mountains, sparking a tense conflict that jeopardizes the "love" and "pride" of the characters involved.

The story revolves around two sisters in college, Kai and Riku, who find themselves in a predicament when their father is arrested for burglary and murder. Determined to recover the allegedly stolen 100 million yen, the sisters take on the role of bounty hunters and pursue four criminals.

Dokurogeki is a Japanese horror drama series comprised of a series of short episodes. It is a spin-off created by the same production team behind the 2007 horror drama Torihada. The first set of episodes follows Yukie Samejima, an artist who pulls an all-nighter to meet a deadline. After falling asleep on the couch the next day, she hears the voice of a mysterious young girl calling for her mother. In a separate set of episodes, Misuzu Murai, who used to dabble in fortune telling in college, now works at a city company. An elderly woman named Yokoyama frequently visits her to have her grandson's fortune told.

"I always seem to realize it afterwards... but it's always what she desired from the start!" Have you ever experienced that sensation? The secretive practice of "Dark Shinri-Jutsu" (also known as "Dark Psychology") involves utilizing everyday conversations, hints, words, and actions to influence the thoughts and feelings of others in order to control them according to your wishes, whether for positive and innocent purposes or to fulfill even the most sinister desires of the heart. Kuronosaki, a enigmatic, sharp-tongued, and sadistic individual, resolves numerous psychological issues, enigmas, and cases by employing this prohibited method. She may unexpectedly appear, chuckling, and ask a person struggling with interpersonal relationship problems, "Are you foolish?" before guiding them in using "black psychology" through a range of manipulative tactics such as storytelling, active listening, prompting speculation, interpreting and guiding body language, glances, gestures, and other triggering mechanisms that can be practiced in various settings, such as at home, work, or school, to effectively captivate the heart, instill motivation, guide emotional reactions, or promote communication and self-examination. A suspenseful drama filled with dark humor! Is it a life of manipulation or a life of being manipulated? (Nogizaka46.com)

Hino Misaki, a stay-at-home mother, had to set aside her aspirations of becoming a manga artist to focus on caring for her son Yuto, who has a severe wheat allergy. Her husband Toru, a well-known manga editor who often appears on television due to his good looks, is the envy of many. Despite giving up on her dream, Misaki comes across a flyer promoting a new manga competition in town, reigniting her passion for drawing. Determined to pursue her artistic desires, she dedicates her nights to creating manga in between taking care of her son. One day, while out shopping and leaving Yuto in Toru's care, Misaki receives a distressing call from her husband. Yuto has suffered a severe allergic reaction and is unconscious. Frantically checking the monitoring app on her phone, Misaki watches a video of her son collapsed on the ground, leading to heart-wrenching devastation. Following Yuto's funeral, Misaki receives a shocking video and letter through the monitoring app, revealing that Toru had been unfaithful with a woman named Ruka, who unknowingly caused Yuto's allergic reaction. Faced with the harsh reality of her shattered dreams, Misaki embarks on a path of revenge against her husband and his lover, seeking closure and justice. The story delves into Misaki's journey of retribution and the ultimate resolution she reaches in the end.

Qiu Mo Yu has been tasked with safeguarding the daughter of the president. There are suspicions that her father might be involved in a plot against the president involving a terrorist incident. Mo Yu is determined to clear her father's name by looking into the president's disappearance. Alongside her partner, Zhou Huai An, they delve into the investigation and cross paths with suspicious individuals - Jin Xiang Yu, the female leader of the criminal underworld, and Xiao Dao, a possibly corrupt police officer. As they dig deeper into the case, Mo Yu and Huai An find themselves caught up in unexpected circumstances.

A chilling drama that unsettlingly portrays the yearnings of humanity.

The horror series is based on a well-known manga created by Tsutomu Takahashi, with each episode helmed by a renowned director. Izuko, the guardian of the "Gate of Rancor" which connects the living world to the afterlife, meets with those who have been murdered and presents them with three options: let go of their grudges to move on to paradise and be reincarnated, refuse to accept their fate and become a ghost in the world of the living, or seek revenge and be cursed to suffer in the underworld.

Based on the manga series "Kishibe Rohan wa Ugokanai" by Araki Hirohiko.

The story revolves around Kamo and his companion Tora, who operate in the criminal world as "mercenaries for hire," accepting assignments from individuals affected by violent acts and families seeking retribution for injustices committed against them. (mangaupdates.com) Based on the manga series "Gedo no Uta" by Watanabe Daisuke.

Minamimaru Yoji, also known as Nanmaru, is a university student endowed with a special power enabling him to "generate tiny openings in any object

A recent incident involving a significant takeover has taken place in an undisclosed location within Kanagawa Prefecture

A century-old curse resurfaces when a couple unable to have children takes in a mysterious girl. Unbeknownst to them, the spirit of a sorrowful dancer named Nora is observing, poised to exact vengeance for the anguish she endured in the past.

Episode 1 is titled "100 tales," Episode 2 is called "Ancient residence," Episode 3 is named "Midnight locker room," Episode 4 is known as "Japanese pub," and Episode 5 goes by "Grim Reaper." The information is sourced from http://www.jhmd.jp/

A collection of supernatural stories centered around haunted artifacts.

At the stroke of midnight, a man in his middle years makes a frantic attempt to escape from a law enforcement officer. Seeking refuge, he dashes into an abandoned dwelling with the officer hot on his heels. Upon catching up to the man, the officer sinks his sharp teeth into the man's neck, draining his blood. This officer possesses a strikingly different appearance from ordinary individuals. Akira Miyamoto departed from his place of origin to pursue higher education in Tokyo. Upon returning for his summer break, Akira discovers that his older sibling, Atsushi, has been missing for approximately six months. Atsushi vanished during a journey with his betrothed, leaving his family devastated. Upon revisiting his hometown, Akira reunites with old acquaintances Yuki, Ken, Bon, Nishiyama, and Kato. Prior to his return, Akira encounters an enigmatic woman who presents him with his missing brother's driver's license. Going by the name Rei, she informs Akira that her sibling is engaged in a battle against vampires in her village. Despite his initial skepticism, Akira begins to believe Rei's account after being attacked by vampires alongside his friends. Determined to rescue Atsushi, Akira and his companions embark on a journey to the treacherous island of Higanjima, where they are confronted with unspeakable horrors.

The souls of individuals who pass away in tragic and remorseful circumstances remain present in the earthly realm. Rio Sakaki embarks on a journey to a town in Niigata Prefecture in search of her missing older sister. The only clue she has is the cryptic notes her sister left behind, detailing sinister spirits, a demonic swordsman, and 13 locations where malevolent entities were believed to have caused heinous events.

Tetsuo Tosu was shocked to discover that his daughter, Reika, had become a victim of abuse at the hands of her yakuza boyfriend, Nobuto Matori. Determined to uncover the truth, Tetsuo begins investigating Nobuto and his associates. However, while searching Reika's apartment for evidence, Tetsuo realizes that his daughter is not the only victim and faces a grim future. In a confrontation with Nobuto, Tetsuo ends up killing him in self-defense. With the help of his wife, Tetsuo conceals the body out of fear of retribution from the yakuza. Complicating matters further, Nobuto is the son of the mafia boss, making Tetsuo and his wife prime suspects in his disappearance. In order to protect their daughter from the dangerous yakuza and their relentless pursuit, Tetsuo and his wife must use all their cunning.

Derived from Sidney Sheldon's book "Master of the Game."

This drama revolves around a female lobbyist navigating the world of global arms dealers. Kang Tae Hyuk is the heir to a leading arms manufacturing firm in Korea. He is a young entrepreneur with an impeccable appearance and eloquent speech. Possessing a natural talent for lobbying, he is also an expert strategist. His ambition is to dominate the entire Asian market.

Can Ming Dynasty imperial guards who find themselves transported to the future adapt to the modern world? Hong Xi Dong is the head of Emperor Zhu Yun Wen's personal bodyguard team in the Ming Dynasty. After a valuable pearl treasure goes missing and is suspected to be in Xi Dong's possession, two imperial military guards, Peng Ze and Xu Xiao Tian, pursue him. By a stroke of fate, the trio is transported to the 21st century, where Ze and Xiao Tian come across the contemporary Hong Xiao Dong, who bears a striking resemblance to his historical counterpart. Will Ze and Xiao Tian be able to navigate their way through modern life while unraveling the mystery of the missing treasure?

Wu Yi Juan's life took a positive turn when she found companionship in her husband and learned she was pregnant, while her sister was also set to return home. Unfortunately, her joy turned to despair when she experienced a miscarriage and her sister went missing. As she struggles to cope with her grief and confusion, she starts to question her reality, unsure if she is haunted by her past losses or if she is losing her sanity.

The narrative revolves around a family that unexpectedly inherits a substantial fortune, leading to a significant transformation in their lives. (en.taicike.com)

Naruki Kanenari is a specialized job placement agent for doctors, earning his livelihood by "assigning a value to physicians seeking new positions and connecting them with hospitals." A former physician himself, Naruki established the job placement firm Dr. Connection and is on a quest to uncover the truth behind his father's suicide. Alongside the sharp-witted yet highly skilled administrative staff member, Yonaga Aki, he takes action against the corruption present in the medical field.

A deceased body is discovered in a storage space. The deceased is a young woman who owned a small eatery. Subsequently, a 19-year-old male is apprehended for the homicide and disposal of the body. Former judge turned attorney, Daisaburo Kikuchi, takes on the young man's legal defense. Initially appearing to be a straightforward case due to the man's confession, the situation takes a turn when he denies the allegations during the trial. Daisaburo Kikuchi delves into the case and uncovers the true circumstances behind it.

Ueshima Michiko, a homemaker, is set to inherit the Japanese-style eatery Hanazumi located near Lake Hamana. Unexpectedly, Yahagi Tae arrives claiming to be Shunpei's lover and presents Michiko with divorce papers signed by her husband. Michiko suggests that Shunpei transfer ownership of the restaurant to her in exchange for the divorce. Unaware of the restaurant's financial struggles, Michiko agrees to the deal only to discover later that it is on the brink of bankruptcy. Following the divorce, Michiko finds herself in a business partnership with both Shunpei and Tae, embarking on a challenging journey filled with obstacles.

Upon An Qiao's return from studying abroad, she joined the White Bird Newspaper where Qin Nan and Chen Bei Bei were also employed

A detective who does not believe in the paranormal uses his scientific expertise to investigate mysterious occurrences. He remains steadfast in his conviction that ghosts only exist metaphorically within people's minds.

The ancient city of Heian, now called Kyoto, faced internal strife. Concerned about the future of his realm, the emperor organizes an "Onmyo festival" to seek guidance on the city's fate. A group of nobles, including the Minister of the Left, Fujiwara no Masayuki, and his brother, the Minister of the Right, Fujiwara no Mitsuhiro, gather in the shrine within the Seiryo chamber. The Onmyoji predict the future by interpreting signs from various sources such as evil spirits, weather, the calendar, and Feng Shi. When Mitsuhiro questions about reading the stars, the imperial Onmyoji, Yasunori, gives a vague response. Another Onmyoji, Kamo no Tadayuki, mentions a powerful curse that they cannot dispel. Masayuki realizes the limitations of the Onmyoji's abilities. Suddenly, a fiery tornado erupts in the shrine, prompting Masayuki to protect the emperor's mistress, Ayako no Kimi. As the fire intensifies, Chihaya no Kimi, the emperor's second consort, sees an evil spirit within it. A man named Abe no Seimei enters the shrine and is hailed as a savior by military officers and consorts. Abe no Seimei, an Onmyoji with the power to banish curses and control evil spirits, brings an end to the chaos.

The Imawano family relocates to a new home rumored to be haunted. Shortly after moving in, the grandfather, Fuchio, passes away, leaving behind his wife, daughter, son-in-law, and two grandchildren. That evening, Kiyoshi, the grandson, receives a message from Fuchio instructing him to meet at the room behind The Room Which Will Not Open at 2 AM. Upon arrival, Kiyoshi encounters his grandfather's spirit and learns about the family's psychic abilities to communicate with spirits. Fuchio reveals a looming catastrophe that only Kiyoshi can prevent. This show is both humorous and slightly eerie, with an endearing cast and a comedic tone similar to the Addams Family, but with a distinct Japanese twist.