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I can’t believe we’re already one month into 2026! If you’re a fan of Japanese movies, dramas, and anime, 2026 is shaping up to be an incredible year. From highly anticipated sequels to brand-new originals on Netflix and in theatres, there’s a lot to get excited about. Before the year truly gets going with releases, I’m breaking down the Japanese movies and TV shows I can’t wait to watch in 2026 — so stick around, because some of these might end up being in your watchlists fo

Hana Sugisaki as Ayana Tsuchida - Nippon TV This J-drama season has been relatively underwhelming for me personally, but I think I just stumbled upon a potential hit in the form of Sounds of Winter. Sounds of Winter is a quiet, introspective love story that follows Tsuchida Ayana, a 27-year-old novelist who has published two books and is working on her third. Though she has a boyfriend, her past romantic experiences — marked by breakups and emotional hurt — have left her hes

Netflix Japan Netflix Japan has just announced a slate of new originals set to release this year. These include a mix of genres — drama series, feature film, unscripted show, and anime — showcasing the variety of content Netflix is releasing for global audiences. Over the past few years, Netflix Japan has treated us exceptionally well, and it looks like this trend will continue in 2026. Let's look forward to another amazing year filled with abundant content! Here are brief d