: A medical forensic thriller starring Dean Fujioka as an eccentric forensic pathologist who returns to Japan from the U.S.. Popular Entertainment & Reality TV
: Singles aged 35 to 60 search for their "final love" in a communal home at the foot of Mount Fuji.
The spring season has introduced several heavy hitters that are already gathering critical acclaim: : A medical forensic thriller starring Dean Fujioka
: Following its successful 2024 debut, this gay romance reality series returned in January 2026, moving the "Green Room" to snowy Hokkaido .
: Japan has been named the 2026 Country of Honor at the Cannes Market , signaling a large-scale showcase of its film and content industries on the global stage this May. The Most Unique J-Drama of 2026 | Sounds of Winter Review : Japan has been named the 2026 Country
: Premiering worldwide on Netflix in late April 2026, this high-stakes drama stars Erika Toda as the controversial fortune-teller Kazuko Hosoki. Reviewers have praised Toda's performance as "beyond reproach," making the series a compelling portrait of ambition and power.
: A unique Netflix/Nippon TV collaboration directed by Rikia Aami. This "dialogue-heavy" series explores emotional vulnerability through a novelist's reflections on love, noted for its subtle storytelling and realistic atmosphere. : A unique Netflix/Nippon TV collaboration directed by
: In an unprecedented move, Netflix Japan live-streamed all 47 games of the 2026 World Baseball Classic in March, marking a major push into live events.