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Venus On Mars

Minami Ayako, a 33-year-old aspiring author, is surprised when her former partner Yamada returns as a spirit with unresolved matters

Upon passing away, individuals are believed to either ascend to various tiers of Heaven or undergo reincarnation. By accumulating points, they can progress to higher levels. Siu Yu currently resides on the 2nd level and is determined to reach the 3rd level to reunite with her deceased parents from her childhood. To achieve this, she takes on the role of a Life Manager, responsible for distributing a specific amount of misfortune to her client, Pak Ho. Pak Ho, a gentle and timid individual, faces mistreatment from those around him. Despite her assigned task, Siu Yu develops empathy for Pak Ho and finds herself assisting him instead of carrying out her duty.

After facing setbacks in her career and relationships, Hikari Ichinose finally secures a new job at a production company that produces a variety show. Working alongside Director Chiba, who is known for his blunt language but strong dedication to his work, Hikari Ichinose takes on the role of assistant director. One day, she encounters Oji-san, who claims to be a fairy visible only to her. From that moment on, Oji-san becomes a constant presence in Hikari Ichinose's life.

Yamashita Tomo is an ordinary junior high school girl with an unconventional family situation. Her father is categorized as a "NEET" (Not in Employment, Education or Training) and her mother is significantly older than usual.

Gong Ji Dan aspires to be a superstar. By chance, he takes over a karaoke venture, which provides him the opportunity to develop his singing skills. At the same time, Min Se Ra, a part-time employee, guides Ji Dan on his path to becoming a singer while harboring an enigmatic secret.

Ye Qing, on the verge of tying the knot with her partner Lu Wen, manages a flower boutique. As she busily arranges flowers for a celebrity wedding, an unexpected issue arises with the shop's flowers. This leads Ye Qing to unintentionally offend a wealthy individual. In order to resolve the situation, Meng Qing is summoned by Liang Shi to assist. Consequently, Ye Qing ends up missing her planned outing with her partner. Once the work dilemma is resolved, she discovers that her partner's belongings are mysteriously missing, setting the stage for the unfolding story.

The narrative follows the tales of Nuwa, Fuxi, Taibai Venus, Yang Jian, and other famous myths as they journey into the present day, striving to rejuvenate the heavens and bring back the gods.

Ueno Hana, aged 29, is employed at a small hotel

The divine Flower Goddess longs to discover genuine love, although love is forbidden in the heavenly realm. When the Flower Queen, her mother, noticed her absence for a day, she ventured to Earth (where one day in Heaven equals ten years) to search for her. Will the Flower Goddess be able to find true love against all odds? And will the King of Heaven approve of her choice?

The plot revolves around Gung Yan-tung, an ordinary vegetable market worker, who undergoes a mysterious transformation into the famous cantopop star Gan Lik-shun after consuming chocolate. As Gan Lik-shun, he becomes the top-selling celebrity in Hong Kong. However, once the effects of the chocolate wear off, Gung Yan-tung reverts back to his normal self. He eventually forms a romantic relationship with Tse On-fei, who is unaware of his true persona.

Kasuga Chieko is a woman in her middle years who owns a business selling lunch boxes. Her husband disappeared 27 years ago, causing her to avoid romantic relationships ever since. However, this summer, she finds herself falling in love for the first time in many years. Despite dealing with the challenges of managing her business, supporting her unemployed son, and contending with her sister-in-law who also has feelings for the same man, Chieko fights to maintain her newfound love.

Hana Sakai is a solo parent raising her 5-year-old daughter, Mimi. Their lives change when she encounters Tokumura Shuji, a producer from NTV, who recognizes her talent and offers her the opportunity to become the weather girl on his show "News No. 1." The series follows Hana as she navigates the challenges of balancing her job with her responsibilities as a mother.

The setting of the narrative is a department store, where Shizu-chan acts as an elevator attendant and Komoto portrays the manager of a bakery. The script will be penned by Osamu Suzuki, known for his work on the television program "SMAP x SMAP." (Tokyograph via Wiki)

Suwano Daisuke, a 40-year-old man, works hard to maintain his reputation as an exemplary father, husband, and boss to his admiring staff. Despite his calm and kind demeanor, he secretly stresses over his finances in the privacy of his bathroom. His wife limits him to a monthly allowance of 30,000 (US$270), a common amount for Japanese husbands. Daisuke compares himself to a swan gliding gracefully on the surface while struggling beneath the water. This heartwarming romantic comedy follows Daisuke and two other men as they navigate their daily challenges and unexpected romances with a young executive. Although life is difficult, there is always something valuable waiting in the end.

Rin is employed in the sales promotion division of a publishing company, but she is viewed as untrustworthy by both her bosses and her colleagues. During a visit to their friend Miho's divorce ceremony, Rin and her friend Nanako encounter three individuals: a dentist named Naoya, a flavor expert at a prominent food corporation named Kota, and an attractive young man named Shunpei. The narrative revolves around the connections among these six individuals.

Emi Komori (played by Mimura), a teacher at an elementary school in Nagoya, is a plain woman in her thirties who struggles to assert herself in her job and personal life. Her students look down on her, and she has recently been abandoned by her fiancé. Finding solace in social media, particularly Twitter, she vents her frustrations anonymously and finds comfort in the responses she receives. One day, Emi receives a message from a mysterious man named Shuji Yaegashi (portrayed by Toshio Kakei) in response to her posts. He challenges her to take control of her life and gives her a series of tasks to complete. Though initially resistant, Emi is gradually inspired by his guidance and undergoes a remarkable transformation.

The tale revolves around Takaraike Aoko, a woman in her mid-twenties who struggles in both love and work despite her efforts. She faces constant misfortune, yet remains candid, albeit a little disorganized. She often mutters to herself and enjoys sake. The story promises to be humorous yet heartwarming, inspired by Nakai Maasa's acclaimed love story, Stardust Venus.

Keisuke, a 28-year-old man, has never been in a romantic relationship. He often shares posts on social media about his fictional girlfriend, Haru. One day, his dream girl Haru comes into his life and surprisingly acts just like he had imagined. As Keisuke starts to feel the spark of romance, he questions whether this scenario is real or just in his imagination.

Risa has long been intrigued by her coworker, but she finds herself fantasizing about him having a secret relationship with a married woman she recently met, even though this scenario is entirely fictional. Her vivid imagination leads to numerous errors as she becomes lost in her exaggerated daydreams.

Tsubokura Haruko, a manager at Saotome Accounting Software, a medium-sized IT company, is feeling down as her 35th birthday approaches. She is questioning the direction of her life and wonders if she is content with the way things are going. Haruko and her longtime boyfriend, Ninomiya Takashi, who is also her colleague, are considering marriage, but she is hesitant about settling into a life of predictability. Meanwhile, the company's president, Saotome Ranko, recruits a student named Ichijo Joe after meeting him at a company event. Ichijo had openly criticized the company's products for being outdated, showcasing his high self-esteem and self-promotion skills. Despite lacking actual abilities, Ichijo is placed under Haruko's supervision, much to her reluctance.

Toyoshima Anne, a 29-year-old ambitious team leader at Horizon, an online retail company with a vast selection of over 100 million products, is quite different from her colleague Harada Miki, a 38-year-old who has always been supportive of the sales team in a clerical capacity. Despite their contrasting personalities, both women are struggling to find personal happiness and have yet to meet the partners of their dreams. Anne is keeping her relationship with her boyfriend a secret, while Miki has recently been dumped by her long-term partner. To make matters worse, Anne faces the threat of losing her job if she fails to succeed in a new project within two months. Can they overcome these challenges and find true love in the end?

This tale follows a plain man and a rugged woman, both desiring to pursue a relationship with someone of exceptional beauty. They join forces to pursue their shared objective.

Morioka Kotaro, a 35-year-old man who is still single, is feeling the pressure from his family to settle down. He decides to entertain the idea of marrying a woman who agrees to never divorce or face a hefty penalty, believing that no one will agree to such terms. The story follows his journey with four women who accept his unconventional condition for their own reasons, as they undergo a rigorous testing period akin to a job interview to become his wife.

Follow-up series to Renai Mangaka.

Yakushiji Momoko is a solo parent who makes a living as a driver for trucks. After relocating from Ibaraki to Tokyo, Momoko discovers that the primary school her daughter will be enrolling in is exclusive to children of celebrities. In order to help her daughter fit in, Momoko chooses to visit a salon owned by Madame Sally to find her sense of "grace".

The snow people, who had been peacefully residing in the mountains, were forced to leave their homes due to a catastrophe caused by a sudden shift in the global environment. They descended from the mountains and settled in the bustling city of Tokyo, where the Japanese government decided to offer them refuge. Yukio, a snow man with the ability to sleep in a freezer and possess supernatural powers, found employment at a supermarket owned by Akane, Midori's mother. As Yukio and Midori began living together, he developed feelings for her. However, Yukio encountered challenges such as prejudice, discrimination, government surveillance, and the materialistic nature of society. Despite these obstacles, will the two lovers be able to navigate their way to happiness?

Masuda Suzu, a researcher at a health food company, possesses exceptional observational abilities and a deep fondness for the world of manga, anime, and video games. While she typically has no interest in romantic relationships, she finds herself inexplicably drawn to her new neighbor, Katori Shun. Katori's adept communication skills and infectious smile quickly endear him to those around him. Suzu is puzzled by Katori's inability to move on from a rejected confession to Itsuka. Seizing the opportunity to live together, Suzu decides to study Katori as her latest research subject. What secrets will Suzu uncover about the true nature of Katori?

The narrative follows four women with varying ages, professions, and beliefs who, despite living in a time where romance is not necessary, are determined to find love

A man from the year 1600 in the Chosun Dynasty unexpectedly arrives in Korea in 2004.

In addition to just swapping the male lead from the original film, My Boss, My Hero, for a female counterpart, this drama explores significant themes of personal development and familial connections in modern society. It does so through a humorous lens that focuses on gangsters and the evolving camaraderie among the three central characters.

The sincere and direct fitness instructor Zhu Da Hai struggles to find a life partner, whereas the impulsive gossip journalist Luo Chun Xiao has a string of misfortunes in her romantic life

"Koisuru Caster" is a romantic comedy that takes place in a newsroom, focusing on the "struggle," "development," and "exciting" instances that are not extensively explored in the primary storyline of Motohashi Yusuke, a second-year assistant director (AD) striving to become a journalist but feeling disheartened by his inability to reach his goals

A romantic comedy-drama that centers on Mi Oh's life

Television series from the year 2000.

A new student named Ruan Qing Tian, with her striking beauty, has created a buzz on campus. Ren Hao Ming, a successful young entrepreneur, enjoys a lavish lifestyle surrounded by social media influencers and nightlife. Despite their contrasting backgrounds, fate will bring these two individuals together through an unexpected connection.

Based on the book "My Gorgeous Instructor".

In every episode, a small office employee transforms into a new insect or creature.

A romantic fantasy unfolds between the offspring of a royal cook and the CEO of a high-end restaurant group. Gu Cong Lai, born into a lineage of cooks, possesses a unique ability to perceive the flavors of food and manipulate emotions through various tastes. By a stroke of luck, Cong Lai crosses paths with Liu Shang Jun, the authoritative head of a prestigious dining empire. Despite Shang Jun's desire to enlist Cong Lai, their conflicting personalities and divergent beliefs lead to a tumultuous love-hate dynamic between them.

Yeong Seok, a student gearing up for the bar exam, experiences an instant attraction to the lovely Yu Jin when he goes to pick up his nephew from kindergarten

"Case Cell Division" is a unique drama that explores the different aspirations of individuals trapped in a fabricated reality influenced by social media, and the resulting discord and damage

The narrative follows a cluster of youthful individuals collaborating in a shared workspace, and how they undergo a transformation and find hope again amidst challenges. One fateful day, delivery driver Ah Fung brought food to the BnW co-working space and crossed paths with his former classmate from middle school, Jong Ga Yan. Due to feelings of inadequacy, Ah Fung intentionally avoided Ga Yan. On a particular night, Ga Yan got heavily intoxicated and even took Ah Fung's bike, triggering memories of his aspiration to cycle around the island. After losing his rented room, Ah Fung relocated to BnW where he encountered a diverse group of young people including influencer Yin Ji and college student Yuki. Despite Ga Yan's efforts to encourage Ah Fung to pursue his dream, he remained stagnant, leaving Ga Yan heartbroken. As the world continues to rotate, will Ah Fung remain at a standstill? (