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The best J-drama of 2023

52 J-drama released in 2023, from highest to lowest rated. This is a ranking, not an in-house pick: the score comes from viewers, not from us.

The Apothecary Diaries
★ 8.8
The Apothecary Diaries2023
Rebooting
★ 8.8
Rebooting2023
I Cannot Reach You
★ 8.5
I Cannot Reach You2023
Our Dining Table
★ 8.2
Our Dining Table2023
Rurouni Kenshin
★ 8.1
Rurouni Kenshin2023
My Personal Weatherman
★ 7.9
My Personal Weatherman2023
THE DAYS
★ 7.8
THE DAYS2023
The Makanai: Cooking for the Maiko House
★ 7.6
The Makanai: Cooking for the Maiko House2023
Trillion Game
★ 7.6
Trillion Game2023
Yu Yu Hakusho
★ 7.5
Yu Yu Hakusho2023
From Me to You: Kimi ni Todoke
★ 7.5
From Me to You: Kimi ni Todoke2023
VIVANT
★ 7.4
VIVANT2023
Burn the House Down
★ 7.1
Burn the House Down2023
The End Of The World With You
★ 6.8
The End Of The World With You2023
Jack o' Frost
★ 6.8
Jack o' Frost2023
The Red Apple
★ 5.3
The Red Apple2023
Ohsama Sentai King-Ohger
Ohsama Sentai King-Ohger2023
What Will You Do, Ieyasu?
What Will You Do, Ieyasu?2023
Ultraman Blazar
Ultraman Blazar2023
Kamen Rider Gotchard
Kamen Rider Gotchard2023
Love Village
Love Village2023
Fujiko F. Fujio Sci-Fi Short Drama
Fujiko F. Fujio Sci-Fi Short Drama2023
The Greatest Teacher
The Greatest Teacher2023
Kamen Rider Outsiders
Kamen Rider Outsiders2023
Let's Get Divorced
Let's Get Divorced2023
Boogie Woogie
Boogie Woogie2023
Falling High School Girl and Irresponsible Teacher
Falling High School Girl and Irresponsible Teacher2023
Kissing the Ring Finger
Kissing the Ring Finger2023
Ao Haru Ride
Ao Haru Ride2023
Hold My Hand at Twilight
Hold My Hand at Twilight2023
Pending Train
Pending Train2023
unknown
unknown2023
The Princess Bodyguard’s Love
The Princess Bodyguard’s Love2023
Mr. Bride
Mr. Bride2023
ONE DAY ~It's Wonderful Christmas Ado~
ONE DAY ~It's Wonderful Christmas Ado~2023
Unexpected - Love Story in Maison Ginseiso -
Unexpected - Love Story in Maison Ginseiso -2023
One Room Angel
One Room Angel2023
Watashitte Sabasaba Shiteru kara
Watashitte Sabasaba Shiteru kara2023
A Galaxy Next Door
A Galaxy Next Door2023
Marriage with Me? Seriously?
Marriage with Me? Seriously?2023
My Second Aoharu
My Second Aoharu2023
Troubles All Aboard!
Troubles All Aboard!2023
Why Didn't I Tell You a Million Times?
Why Didn't I Tell You a Million Times?2023
Every Precious Moment
Every Precious Moment2023
Super Human Fortress Record of Hiroshi War
Super Human Fortress Record of Hiroshi War2023
Hide from the Rain
Hide from the Rain2023
Mr. Tsukuyomi's Forbidden Midnight Snack
Mr. Tsukuyomi's Forbidden Midnight Snack2023
You Want Me to Steal You
You Want Me to Steal You2023
Virgin Love
Virgin Love2023
Brother Trap
Brother Trap2023
Ohsama Sentai King-Ohger: The Secrets of King Rcules
Ohsama Sentai King-Ohger: The Secrets of King Rcules2023
Marriage Is Difficult for a Ninja
Marriage Is Difficult for a Ninja2023

Updated October 29, 2026

The top 10, kept current

Ranked straight from our catalogue: it moves when ratings or availability move.

  1. The Apothecary Diaries(2023)★ 8.8
  2. Rebooting(2023)★ 8.8
  3. I Cannot Reach You(2023)★ 8.5
  4. Our Dining Table(2023)★ 8.2
  5. Rurouni Kenshin(2023)★ 8.1
  6. My Personal Weatherman(2023)★ 7.9
  7. THE DAYS(2023)★ 7.8
  8. The Makanai: Cooking for the Maiko House(2023)★ 7.6
  9. Trillion Game(2023)★ 7.6
  10. Yu Yu Hakusho(2023)★ 7.5

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What is the best J-drama of 2023?

In the current ranking, The Apothecary Diaries leads 2023 with a rating of 8.8/10.