Watashi ga Renai Dekinai Riyuu - Asian drama recommendation
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Watashi ga Renai Dekinai Riyuu(私が恋愛できない理由)

2011Japan
DramaFemale Centered PlotFriendshipLifeMiniseriesMultiple CouplesRomanceSismance

Emi works as a lighting technician at a company that specializes in lighting. Due to her predominantly male colleagues, she has adopted a more tomboyish behavior. Emi is not interested in typical girly things like fashion and has a cynical view on love. Despite this, she harbors feelings for her ex-boyfriend, who is also her coworker. Mako is a diligent office worker who is somewhat clumsy and hesitant to pursue romantic relationships. She had never been intimate with anyone until she developed feelings for a colleague. Saki is a stunning and confident young woman with aspirations of becoming a journalist. However, she ends up working as a hostess in a bar to support her family. Saki fabricates stories about working at a prestigious publishing company to her family. She becomes romantically involved with a married man who is kind and supportive.

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Daisy Luck(デイジー・ラック)

2018Japan
DramaFemale Centered PlotFriendshipLifeMiniseriesMultiple CouplesRomanceSismanceAdapted From A MangaBakingFoodOlder Woman-Younger Man

Like Watashi ga Renai Dekinai Riyuu, this drama also features Drama, Female Centered Plot, Friendship, Life, Miniseries, Multiple Couples, Romance, and Sismance themes with a 67% similarity match.

Childhood friends Kaede, Kaoru, Michiru, and Emi reunite on Emi's wedding day. However, Kaede faces challenges as her company goes bankrupt and her boyfriend breaks up with her, just as she nears her 30th birthday. Determined to pursue her childhood passion, Kaede decides to become a baker and lands a job at a bakery. But baking proves to be difficult, especially under the strict guidance of the senior baker. Meanwhile, Kaoru works at a high-end massage salon, Michiru struggles financially as she makes handbags, and Emi navigates the ups and downs of newlywed life. The future holds uncertainty for these women as they embark on their respective journeys.

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There Will Be Ample Time (2023)(故乡,别来无恙)

2023China
DramaFemale Centered PlotFriendshipLifeRomanceSismanceReturn To HometownWeb Series

Like Watashi ga Renai Dekinai Riyuu, this drama also features Drama, Female Centered Plot, Friendship, Life, Romance, and Sismance themes with a 60% similarity match.

Zhang Pei, Gou Dan Dan, Dong Jia Xi, and Wu Yun are childhood friends who have pursued different careers in various cities. Zhang Pei is a dedicated insurance agent, Gou Dan Dan is a successful beauty influencer, Dong Jia Xi works at a theater to follow her passion, and Wu Yan has joined the civil service. Despite their separate paths, fate brought them back together in their hometown. Zhang Pei returned for business opportunities, Gou Dan Dan moved back to start a family, Dong Jia Zi returned due to her mother's illness, and Wu Yun eagerly awaited their reunion amidst her busy schedule. In their hometown, they discovered new career paths, cherished friendship, found solace in family, and experienced the joy of love.

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Tiny Times 1.0: Origami Times(小时代之折纸时代)

2014China
DramaFemale Centered PlotFriendshipLifeMultiple CouplesRomanceSismanceNovel AdaptationBest Friends RelationshipBusinessMultiple Mains

Like Watashi ga Renai Dekinai Riyuu, this drama also features Drama, Female Centered Plot, Friendship, Life, Multiple Couples, Romance, and Sismance themes with a 58% similarity match.

The narrative is described as an authentic portrayal of individuals in their twenties navigating relationships, career challenges, and personal obstacles while residing in Shanghai.

Recommendation: The Threat of Love similar to Watashi ga Renai Dekinai Riyuu
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The Threat of Love(Loving You 我愛你)

2000Hong Kong
DramaFriendshipLifeMiniseriesRomanceFamily

Like Watashi ga Renai Dekinai Riyuu, this drama also features Drama, Friendship, Life, Miniseries, and Romance themes with a 56% similarity match.

Ten episodes featuring a consistent cast, each presenting a unique storyline centered around various types of love relationships such as heterosexual, familial, LGBTQ+, and platonic.

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Tokyo Friends(東京フレンズ)

2005Japan
Female Centered PlotFriendshipMiniseriesRomanceSismanceComedy

Like Watashi ga Renai Dekinai Riyuu, this drama also features Female Centered Plot, Friendship, Miniseries, Romance, and Sismance themes with a 56% similarity match.

Rei, a young woman from a small town, relocates to a bustling metropolis in pursuit of her aspirations. Upon her arrival in Tokyo, she secures a job at a bar where she forms friendships with three fellow female employees: Maki, a student of art; Ryoko, who is opportunistic; and Hirono, an aspiring actress. The establishment they work at is called Yume no Kura, meaning "Dream Warehouse", reflecting each girl's quest for their dreams. (Asiatorrents)

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Itsuka Hi no Ataru Basho de(いつか陽のあたる場所で)

2013Japan
DramaFemale Centered PlotFriendshipMiniseriesSismanceEx-Convict Female Lead

Like Watashi ga Renai Dekinai Riyuu, this drama also features Drama, Female Centered Plot, Friendship, Miniseries, and Sismance themes with a 56% similarity match.

Hako received a 7-year prison sentence for a robbery related to a beloved host

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Zoku. Saigo kara Nibanme no Koi(続・最後から二番目の恋)

2014Japan
DramaFriendshipLifeRomanceSismanceEmotionally Strong Female Lead

Like Watashi ga Renai Dekinai Riyuu, this drama also features Drama, Friendship, Life, Romance, and Sismance themes with a 56% similarity match.

Yoshino Chiaki, a television drama producer, remains unmarried at the age of 48. Meanwhile, Nagakura Wahei, a staff member at Kamakura City's Tourist Promotion Department, is 52 years old. Despite their combined age totaling 100, the two continue to engage in playful arguments every time they cross paths. This is a tale of mature individuals experiencing a youthful romance, focusing on the relationship between Chiaki and Wahei.

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Sakurazaka Kinpen Monogatari(桜坂近辺物語)

2016Japan
DramaFriendshipLifeMiniseriesRomanceCar Setting

Like Watashi ga Renai Dekinai Riyuu, this drama also features Drama, Friendship, Life, Miniseries, and Romance themes with a 56% similarity match.

The narrative takes place inside four vehicles trapped in a congested traffic jam.

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Country Princess(위풍당당 그녀)

2003South Korea
DramaFriendshipLifeRomanceSismanceFamily

Like Watashi ga Renai Dekinai Riyuu, this drama also features Drama, Friendship, Life, Romance, and Sismance themes with a 56% similarity match.

Born on the same day, Lee Eun Hee and Lee Keum Hee find themselves living as sisters despite their twisted fate. Eun Hee, a kind and selfless girl, sacrifices her own educational opportunities to support her older sister Keum Hee in their impoverished family. Unbeknownst to Eun Hee, their lives take a dramatic turn when a wealthy man arrives at their home claiming one of them as his long-lost granddaughter. Tragically, due to a misunderstanding caused by their mother's grief over her husband's death, the real granddaughter is left to face a life of hardship while the imposter is taken into a life of luxury.

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The Woman Who Wants to Marry(결혼하고 싶은 여자)

2004South Korea
DramaFemale Centered PlotFriendshipLifeRomanceComedy

Like Watashi ga Renai Dekinai Riyuu, this drama also features Drama, Female Centered Plot, Friendship, Life, and Romance themes with a 56% similarity match.

Nowadays, it appears that there are an overwhelming number of single working women in their 30s. These women have dedicated their lives to achieving their aspirations, only to find themselves alone. As they seek companionship, they discover that most eligible men have already been taken by younger women focused solely on marriage. They attempt to convince themselves that they are better off than being stuck in an unfulfilling relationship, yet they cannot shake off the feelings of solitude and loneliness. "Marry Me" narrates the journey of women in their thirties as they confront life and uncover new aspects of themselves. Sin Young, a 30-year-old unmarried reporter formerly labeled a "troublemaker," perseveres in her investigative work despite challenges. Soon Ae, also 30, works as a stewardess and is the primary provider for her family, supporting her sick father, a completely despondent aunt, and a similarly unfortunate cousin. Seung Ri is famous for her numerous romantic escapades. (DramaWiki)

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Watashi ga Kemono ni Natta Yoru Season 2(私が獣になった夜〜名前のない関係〜)

2021Japan
DramaFemale Centered PlotFriendshipLifeMiniseriesRomanceAnthologyFriends With BenefitsSexual Content

Like Watashi ga Renai Dekinai Riyuu, this drama also features Drama, Female Centered Plot, Friendship, Life, Miniseries, and Romance themes with a 55% similarity match.

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Nichiyo no Yoru Gurai wa…(日曜の夜ぐらいは…)

2023Japan
DramaFemale Centered PlotFriendshipLifeMiniseriesSismanceLonelinessTaxi Driver Supporting CharacterWheel Chair User

Like Watashi ga Renai Dekinai Riyuu, this drama also features Drama, Female Centered Plot, Friendship, Life, Miniseries, and Sismance themes with a 55% similarity match.

Aged apartment buildings, leased residences in the outskirts, and taxis traversing the urban areas. These settings may seem commonplace, yet each holds a unique narrative. A young woman balancing a part-time job to assist her disabled mother; a lady estranged from her family who persists as a taxi driver; a granddaughter residing in a rented dwelling and laboring alongside her grandmother at a factory. This depicts the tales of three women living in disparate locations, unaware of each other's presence until a serendipitous encounter via a radio broadcast.

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Marumaru-chan(●●ちゃん)

2023Japan
DramaFemale Centered PlotFriendshipMiniseriesMultiple CouplesRomanceAdapted From A MangaAnthologyComedy

Like Watashi ga Renai Dekinai Riyuu, this drama also features Drama, Female Centered Plot, Friendship, Miniseries, Multiple Couples, and Romance themes with a 55% similarity match.

Fumie is a young single professional who prioritizes physical intimacy above all else in her life. Her days are consumed by anticipation for sexual encounters, regardless of the person's gender or familiarity. She discovered the power of sex as a means of communication during her struggles with aphasia in high school, leading her to prioritize honest connections through physical intimacy. However, as those around her begin to settle down and start families, Fumie is left questioning if she should follow suit for a chance at conventional happiness. In her search for answers, she encounters Takahashi, who holds a strong aversion to sex. Alongside Fumie, other characters like Highly Educated-chan and Love Affairs-chan also navigate their own sex-related issues in pursuit of a sense of normalcy and contentment.

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City of Angels (2015)(天使的城)

2015China
DramaFriendshipLifeRomance

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Recommendation: Scent of a Woman (2012) similar to Watashi ga Renai Dekinai Riyuu
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Scent of a Woman (2012)(青春四十)

2012China
DramaFriendshipRomanceSismance

Like Watashi ga Renai Dekinai Riyuu, this drama also features Drama, Friendship, Romance, and Sismance themes with a 50% similarity match.

The plot centers around three women in their forties: Ye Hong, a cashier at a supermarket, Du Xiao Ling, a lawyer, and Song Qing, who has recently returned from living abroad. Ye Hong, after divorcing her gambling-addicted ex-husband, moves into a room in a house owned by He Jing, a taxi driver who is also divorced. The situation becomes complicated when He Jing's ex-wife and Ye Hong's ex-husband both move in at the same time, leading to awkward interactions among the four residents. This drama addresses the prevalent issue of single middle-aged individuals, showcasing the perspectives of urban dwellers on marriage and relationships. It follows the journey of these women as they navigate their lives, pursue happiness, and demonstrate strength and resilience.

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Bosom Friend( 新閨蜜時代)

2014China
DramaFriendshipLifeRomance

Like Watashi ga Renai Dekinai Riyuu, this drama also features Drama, Friendship, Life, and Romance themes with a 50% similarity match.

The narrative follows three young women navigating life in a bustling city, experiencing various stages of growth and development together.

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Twenty Your Life On Season 2(二十不惑2)

2022China
Female Centered PlotFriendshipLifeRomanceSismanceRoommates' RelationshipYouth

Like Watashi ga Renai Dekinai Riyuu, this drama also features Female Centered Plot, Friendship, Life, Romance, and Sismance themes with a 50% similarity match.

The story revolves around a group of young women from the post-95s generation who face challenges upon entering society but eventually find love and personal growth in both their careers and personal lives. Luo Yan secures a job close to home with the help of her mother, three years after graduating from college. Jiang Xiao Guo appears to lead a glamorous life as a financial professional, but in reality, she is constantly working overtime. Duan Jia Bao, formerly part of a wealthy family, now struggles with debt due to a family crisis. Liang Shuang achieves success as a popular beauty vlogger, although her career has its ups and downs. Xiao Guo, Da Bao, and Liang Shuang reunite as roommates and befriend Ding Yi Xuan. Despite facing challenges, the women continue to move forward on their paths. Being 25 years old comes with its share of hardships and moments of brightness.

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Once Upon a Song(童話戀曲201314)

2013Hong Kong
DramaFriendshipLifeRomance

Like Watashi ga Renai Dekinai Riyuu, this drama also features Drama, Friendship, Life, and Romance themes with a 50% similarity match.

In the past, many of us dreamed of being royalty in fairy tales. As we grew older, we found ourselves conforming to stereotypes like the "Hong Kong Girl" and "Otaku". We seek partners based on superficial traits and material possessions. But have we lost sight of our true dreams?

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He Is My Ex-Boyfriend(元カレ)

2003Japan
DramaLifeMiniseriesRomance

Like Watashi ga Renai Dekinai Riyuu, this drama also features Drama, Life, Miniseries, and Romance themes with a 50% similarity match.

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.

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Kawa, Itsuka Umi e(川、いつか海へ)

2003Japan
DramaLifeMiniseriesRomance

Like Watashi ga Renai Dekinai Riyuu, this drama also features Drama, Life, Miniseries, and Romance themes with a 50% similarity match.

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.

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Mo Hitotsu no Sugar & Spice(もうひとつのシュガー)

2006Japan
DramaLifeMiniseriesRomance

Like Watashi ga Renai Dekinai Riyuu, this drama also features Drama, Life, Miniseries, and Romance themes with a 50% similarity match.

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

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Tokyo Alice(東京アリス)

2017Japan
DramaFemale Centered PlotFriendshipLifeMultiple CouplesRomanceSismanceAdapted From A MangaComedyEmotionally Strong Female LeadHousemates' RelationshipLGBTQ+Nice Male Lead

Like Watashi ga Renai Dekinai Riyuu, this drama also features Drama, Female Centered Plot, Friendship, Life, Multiple Couples, Romance, and Sismance themes with a 50% similarity match.

In the bustling neighborhood of Daikanyama in Tokyo, there are four ex-schoolmates who reside together in an apartment, each striving to find their own happiness. Arisugawa Fuu is employed at a design firm and indulges in fashion with a substantial portion of her earnings, Hada Mizuho is an up-and-coming manga illustrator, Sakuragawa Rio specializes in psychosomatic therapy, and Enjoji Sayuri holds a position at an art gallery in Ginza.

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Sakura ni Negai Wo(桜に願いを)

2017Japan
DramaFriendshipMiniseriesRomance

Like Watashi ga Renai Dekinai Riyuu, this drama also features Drama, Friendship, Miniseries, and Romance themes with a 50% similarity match.

A romantic tale spanning 5,272 kilometers, connecting Indonesia and Japan. Elly, a student from Indonesia, and Ryo, a young Japanese, first connected through social media. Their relationship blossomed further when they met in person in Japan, spending quality time together and eventually falling in love. Despite facing language and cultural barriers, their love story continues to unfold. (idn.wakuwakujapan)

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Ashita no Kimi ga Motto Suki(明日の君がもっと好き)

2018Japan
DramaLifeMiniseriesMultiple CouplesRomanceLGBTQ+Love Octagon

Like Watashi ga Renai Dekinai Riyuu, this drama also features Drama, Life, Miniseries, Multiple Couples, and Romance themes with a 50% similarity match.

The series follows the lives of individuals who have fallen out of love. Matsuo Ryo is employed at a landscaping company and holds a negative view of women. During a visit to a client's office, he encounters Satogawa Akane, a secretary to a CEO who is highly regarded by male colleagues for her beauty and intelligence. However, Akane, disillusioned by a past relationship, is not interested in pursuing romantic relationships and only engages in sexual encounters with married men. A new colleague named Kinosaki Haruto shows interest in Akane. Meanwhile, Ryo is approached by his boss with a proposal to marry his daughter Tanno Ayaka and eventually take over the company, but Ryo sees Ayaka as a sister figure and feels embarrassed by the suggestion. Ayaka, who works at a construction site by day and a girl's bar by night, struggles with her own sexual identity. One night at the girl's bar, she is approached by a female customer named Kuroda Azusa.

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Watashi ga Kemono ni Natta Yoru Season 3(私が獣になった夜~好きになっちゃいけない~)

2022Japan
DramaFemale Centered PlotLifeMiniseriesRomanceAnthologySexual Content

Like Watashi ga Renai Dekinai Riyuu, this drama also features Drama, Female Centered Plot, Life, Miniseries, and Romance themes with a 50% similarity match.

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Konya, Watashi wa Karada de Koi wo Suru(今夜、わたしはカラダで恋をする。)

2022Japan
DramaFemale Centered PlotMiniseriesRomance

Like Watashi ga Renai Dekinai Riyuu, this drama also features Drama, Female Centered Plot, Miniseries, and Romance themes with a 50% similarity match.

Ikawa Konatsu used to believe she was deeply in love with Onuma Ryosuke, but that seems like a distant memory now. However, when they unexpectedly meet at a party, Konatsu can't ignore the chemistry that still exists between them. Against her instincts, Konatsu invites Ryosuke to her home, unaware that she is not the only woman he has recently spent time with. Kurata Akari is not the most social student in her university class, preferring to stay home and watch movies rather than go out with friends. Despite this, Akari enjoys spending time with others, which is why she agrees when Ryosuke offers to walk her home and join her for a memorable evening. Nomiya Riko encounters Ryosuke at a bar one evening and they immediately hit it off, leading to a night together that Riko will not forget. However, questions arise about Ryosuke's true intentions as he continues to spend time with different women every night. What motivates him to deceive those who believe he is a kind and innocent man?

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Wayward Kenting(我在墾丁*天氣晴)

2007Taiwan
DramaFriendshipLifeRomance

Like Watashi ga Renai Dekinai Riyuu, this drama also features Drama, Friendship, Life, and Romance themes with a 50% similarity match.

Kenting can be described as an ideal destination for those seeking a relaxing getaway. Situated at the southernmost point of Taiwan, Kenting boasts consistently sunny weather and stunning beaches. It serves as a sanctuary where visitors can temporarily break free from their daily routines and simply enjoy themselves. (DramaWiki)

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PMAM

2013Taiwan
DramaFriendshipLifeRomance

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A narrative depicting the experiences of individuals from evening hours to early morning.

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A Taiwanese Tale of Two Cities(雙城故事)

2018Taiwan
DramaFriendshipLifeRomanceSismanceAdventureFilmed Abroad

Like Watashi ga Renai Dekinai Riyuu, this drama also features Drama, Friendship, Life, Romance, and Sismance themes with a 50% similarity match.

The show follows the stories of two women - one practicing traditional Chinese medicine in Taipei and the other a Taiwanese-American programmer in San Francisco - who decide to exchange homes and embark on cultural journeys in each other's cities. (Netflix)

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Why Do Women Always Get Upset?(여자들은 왜 화를 내는걸까)

2016South Korea
DramaFriendshipLifeMiniseriesRomanceComedyShort Length Series

Like Watashi ga Renai Dekinai Riyuu, this drama also features Drama, Friendship, Life, Miniseries, and Romance themes with a 50% similarity match.

The narrative focuses on two girls along with their boyfriends. They must contend with witnessing their girlfriends' anger in various scenarios.

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The Best Moment to Quit Your Job(회사를 관두는 최고의 순간)

2017South Korea
DramaFemale Centered PlotFriendshipLifeMultiple CouplesRomanceSismanceAdapted From A WebtoonComedyHousemates' RelationshipShort Length SeriesWeb SeriesWorkplace Setting

Like Watashi ga Renai Dekinai Riyuu, this drama also features Drama, Female Centered Plot, Friendship, Life, Multiple Couples, Romance, and Sismance themes with a 50% similarity match.

Four recent graduates navigate the challenges of adulthood, romance, and deception in their initial careers. Fortunately, they have one another—and late-night bars—to help them manage everything that comes their way.

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Single Ladies Senior(高塔公主)

2018Taiwan
DramaFemale Centered PlotFriendshipRomanceSismanceBest Friends RelationshipYouth

Like Watashi ga Renai Dekinai Riyuu, this drama also features Drama, Female Centered Plot, Friendship, Romance, and Sismance themes with a 50% similarity match.

A group of close friends who met in college are excelling in their professional lives as independent women. Wang Mi Na, Yin Ge Li, Weng Mei Yan, and Bai Ya Xuan are often compared to princesses in a tower due to their dedication to their jobs. However, as they navigate the complexities of balancing career and relationships, they are forced to contemplate whether they can have it all or if they must make a difficult choice.

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Age of Youth(청춘시대)

2016South Korea
DramaFemale Centered PlotFriendshipLifeMultiple CouplesRomanceSismanceCheerful Female LeadComedyComing Of AgeHardworking Female LeadMultiple MainsShy Female LeadYouth

Like Watashi ga Renai Dekinai Riyuu, this drama also features Drama, Female Centered Plot, Friendship, Life, Multiple Couples, Romance, and Sismance themes with a 47% similarity match.

Five young women in their twenties move into a home named "Belle Epoque," which translates to "a beautiful era" in French. Each woman brings her own unique personality, background, and challenges. Alongside the five, they sense a sixth entity—a ghost residing in the house, perceived differently by each of them. As the girls develop a bond of understanding and grow closer, they navigate their individual struggles while experiencing the ups and downs of their vibrant twenties. The drama explores their challenges and experiences related to relationships—both within their friend groups and in dating, as well as their interactions with one another—and encompasses a variety of life events, such as college credits, part-time jobs, drinking, aspirations, and dreams. (JTBC)

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Why Get Married(結婚為什麼)

2016China
DramaFriendshipLifeMultiple CouplesRomanceEnemies To LoversFake MarriageMultiple Mains

Like Watashi ga Renai Dekinai Riyuu, this drama also features Drama, Friendship, Life, Multiple Couples, and Romance themes with a 45% similarity match.

Following a night of excessive drinking, three close friends Wang Ran, Lao Diao, and Guang Dong awaken on a yacht with splitting headaches and unexpected marriage certificates! Wang Ran, who is already engaged to her ideal partner, finds herself married to her former college sweetheart who vanished without a trace; young businesswoman Lao Diao is now wedded to a conceited heir who constantly irritates her, and the easygoing Guang Dong is now the husband of a materialistic and attractive model, a situation he surprisingly doesn't seem to mind. As the story unfolds, the trio becomes increasingly involved in the lives of their fake spouses, leading to changes in their initial perceptions as well as personal growth along the way!

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Ode to Joy Season 3(欢乐颂3)

2022China
Female Centered PlotFriendshipLifeRomanceSismanceNovel AdaptationMultiple MainsYouth

Like Watashi ga Renai Dekinai Riyuu, this drama also features Female Centered Plot, Friendship, Life, Romance, and Sismance themes with a 45% similarity match.

Five women have recently become neighbors, all residing on the same floor of an apartment complex. Among them, there is Zhu Zhe, a hotel manager, Yu Chu Hui, who is relatively new to the workforce, and He Min Hong, who share a flat. The other two units are occupied by the mysterious Fang Zhi Heng and Ye Zhen Zhen, a life science researcher. Each woman comes from a different background and faces challenges in their careers, families, and relationships. Fang Zhi Heng's behavior raises suspicion, while Ye Zhen Zhen experiences unexpected hostility in her workplace. Yu Chu Hui's intelligence leads her to employ deceitful tactics, only to learn valuable lessons. Zhu Zhe excels in her work but struggles to advance due to her lack of academic qualifications. He Min Hong's well-meaning actions often backfire due to her naivety. Despite their individual struggles, these women eventually learn to open up to each other and support one another in their personal growth journey in the bustling city of Shanghai.

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#Koe Dake Tenshi(#声だけ天使)

2018Japan
DramaFriendshipLifeMiniseriesRomanceDifficult AdulthoodWeb SeriesYouth

Like Watashi ga Renai Dekinai Riyuu, this drama also features Drama, Friendship, Life, Miniseries, and Romance themes with a 45% similarity match.

AbemaTV is promoting a drama/romance series that promises to blend themes of love, heartbreak, camaraderie, and the essence of youth. The show will center around the journey of five individuals as they come together to establish a voice acting agency in pursuit of their shared dream. (The Hand That Feeds HQ)

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Real⇔Fake: One Day's Diary(リアル⇔フェイク『 One Day's Diary』)

2020Japan
FriendshipLifeMiniseriesMultiple CouplesRomanceBromanceMultiple MainsMusic

Like Watashi ga Renai Dekinai Riyuu, this drama also features Friendship, Life, Miniseries, Multiple Couples, and Romance themes with a 45% similarity match.

Several months after Akane disappeared and her case was resolved, everything has returned to normal. The story now follows the daily routines of the six members of "Stellar Crowns" as they peacefully coexist in a new shared residence. This three-episode special drama offers viewers a glimpse into the private lives of the idols and showcases their unique relationships with each other. (TBS)

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Tokyo, Aidano, Koidano(東京、愛だの、恋だの)

2021Japan
DramaFriendshipLifeMiniseriesRomanceNice Female LeadOffice Worker Female LeadWeb Series

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Woman Gang (2012)(女人帮·妞儿)

2012China
DramaFriendshipLifeSismanceComedy

Like Watashi ga Renai Dekinai Riyuu, this drama also features Drama, Friendship, Life, and Sismance themes with a 44% similarity match.

Julie, over 30 years old, is a self-absorbed individual who is determined to marry a wealthy man, but has faced continuous failures. Chen Qing Xia, approaching 40, has achieved success in her career but is entangled in a complicated relationship with a man who is already married. The two women, along with Fiona, a successful professional who returned to her home country, Bi Ran, a headstrong English teacher, Catherine, a prominent figure in the media industry, and Li XiaoYi, a taxi driver who is divorced, have come together to form a close-knit group of friends.

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Koibumi Biyori (2014)(恋文日和)

2014Japan
FriendshipLifeMiniseriesRomanceAdapted From A Manga

Like Watashi ga Renai Dekinai Riyuu, this drama also features Friendship, Life, Miniseries, and Romance themes with a 44% similarity match.

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.

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29 Sai no Yuuutsu: Paradise Thirty(29歳の憂うつ パラダイスサーティー)

2000Japan
DramaLifeMiniseriesRomanceAdapted From A Book

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

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Tentai Kansoku(天体観測)

2002Japan
DramaFriendshipLifeRomanceYouth

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The primary characters in "Searchin' for My Polestar" are a group of 7 friends who first met in college as members of the "Sagittarius" astronomical observation club. While they joined the club as an excuse to spend time at the beach in summer and go skiing in winter, their only real stargazing experience occurred at a summer camp during their senior year. Despite exchanging vows of eternal friendship, their busy schedules over the years have caused them to drift apart. It has now been 3 years since that memorable summer under the stars. Will their friendship continue to weaken, or will they find a way to strengthen their bond once again? (Fuji TV)

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Haru Ranman(春ランマン)

2002Japan
DramaFriendshipLifeRomanceComedy

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Akane, a youthful interior designer, opts to have a roommate in her spacious apartment to divide the rent. The new roommate happens to be Sota, a tour guide who is fluent in two languages and known for his charming ways. Initially hesitant, Akane's perception of Sota shifts as she becomes a part of his social circle, comprising of his two college friends and their partners.

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Engimono: Ishikawaken Gosanshi(石川県伍参市)

2005Japan
DramaFriendshipLifeMiniseriesYouth

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100 Love Scenes 3(100シーンの恋3)

2008Japan
DramaLifeMiniseriesRomanceMobile Drama

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100 Love Scenes 2(100シーンの恋2)

2008Japan
DramaLifeMiniseriesRomanceMobile Drama

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Utsukusiki Wana - Zanka Ryoran(美しき罠~残花繚乱~)

2015Japan
DramaLifeMiniseriesRomanceFamily

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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.

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Days We Stared at the Sun(他們在畢業的前一天爆炸)

2010Taiwan
DramaFriendshipLifeMiniseriesYouth

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Chen Hao Yuan is a diligent student known for his calm demeanor. In contrast, his close friend, Hong Cheng Yi, has a troubled past involving juvenile detention for a bank robbery. Despite their differences, they worked together to support a classmate struggling with addiction, uncover a teacher's hidden secrets, and investigate the disappearance of bees linked to an impending apocalypse in 2012. Their carefree outlook on life shifted to anger when they learned that a dishonest politician was behind the hardships faced by both of their families. (Dramawiki)

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Love for All the Moments(愛情ATM)

2013Taiwan
DramaFriendshipLifeRomanceMultiple Mains

Like Watashi ga Renai Dekinai Riyuu, this drama also features Drama, Friendship, Life, and Romance themes with a 44% similarity match.

A man who trades love for financial gain becomes enamored with a gentle and pure flower arranger. Meanwhile, the arranger's close friend has harbored feelings for her for quite some time. Whom will she ultimately pick as her partner?

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Love SOS (2013)(愛情急整室)

2013Taiwan
DramaFriendshipLifeRomanceMedical

Like Watashi ga Renai Dekinai Riyuu, this drama also features Drama, Friendship, Life, and Romance themes with a 44% similarity match.

Han Tian Yu, a kind-hearted doctor on the island, faces a dilemma when his father suffers a stroke. Despite his mother's insistence that he take over the family's beauty medical clinic, Tian Yu struggles to come to terms with his father's past actions and is hesitant to step in. A chance encounter with Tong Lin, who has connections to both of Tian Yu's parents, leads to her pretending to be his fiancée. Tong Lin's upbeat personality clashes with Tian Yu's pessimism, creating tension between them.