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The best J-drama of 2026

44 J-drama released in 2026, from highest to lowest rated. This is a ranking, not an in-house pick: the score comes from viewers, not from us.

Soul Mate
★ 8.4
Soul Mate2026
Viral Hit
★ 8.0
Viral Hit2026
Song of the Samurai - Chapter: Youthful Days in Edo
★ 8.0
Song of the Samurai - Chapter: Youthful Days in Edo2026
Straight to Hell
★ 7.8
Straight to Hell2026
Sins of Kujo
★ 7.7
Sins of Kujo2026
Human Vapor
★ 7.5
Human Vapor2026
Chainsmoker Cat
★ 7.3
Chainsmoker Cat2026
25 Years of You
25 Years of You2026
GTO (2026)
GTO (2026)2026
Merry Berry Love
Merry Berry Love2026
S&X
S&X2026
Reboot
Reboot2026
Ultraman Teo
Ultraman Teo2026
Until the T-Shirt Dries
Until the T-Shirt Dries2026
Delinquent to Doctor
Delinquent to Doctor2026
Sounds of Winter
Sounds of Winter2026
Your Summer, My Storm
Your Summer, My Storm2026
Quiztopia
Quiztopia2026
Let's End Our Friendship Now
Let's End Our Friendship Now2026
Kenzo Kitakata: SUIKODEN
Kenzo Kitakata: SUIKODEN2026
Tokyo MPD PR Unit 2
Tokyo MPD PR Unit 22026
Matori & Kyoken Men in the Back Alleys
Matori & Kyoken Men in the Back Alleys2026
Brothers in Arms
Brothers in Arms2026
kiDnap GAME
kiDnap GAME2026
TAGUSARI bros.
TAGUSARI bros.2026
Soda Master
Soda Master2026
The Criminal
The Criminal2026
Blue Flower, Forest of Vessels
Blue Flower, Forest of Vessels2026
Labyrinth of Hortensia and the Minotaur
Labyrinth of Hortensia and the Minotaur2026
真田十勇士 SHADOWS OF THE TEN NINJA
真田十勇士 SHADOWS OF THE TEN NINJA2026
Lunch Break Lovers
Lunch Break Lovers2026
Saint Love Survivors
Saint Love Survivors2026
Are the Sexy Buttocks Not Good?
Are the Sexy Buttocks Not Good?2026
Scent of the Wind
Scent of the Wind2026
Reborn
Reborn2026
After Moving Seats, The Boy Behind Me Has A Crush On Me
After Moving Seats, The Boy Behind Me Has A Crush On Me2026
Plastic Beauty
Plastic Beauty2026
Did Someone Happen to Mention Me?
Did Someone Happen to Mention Me?2026
The Night I Got Pregnant By the CEO
The Night I Got Pregnant By the CEO2026
Because It’s All For You
Because It’s All For You2026
Hold on, Harutora-kun
Hold on, Harutora-kun2026
If Only You Weren't the One
If Only You Weren't the One2026
ブラッサム
ブラッサム2026
My Invisible Roommate
My Invisible Roommate2026

Updated October 30, 2026

The top 10, kept current

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

  1. Soul Mate(2026)★ 8.4
  2. Viral Hit(2026)★ 8.0
  3. Song of the Samurai - Chapter: Youthful Days in Edo(2026)★ 8.0
  4. Straight to Hell(2026)★ 7.8
  5. Sins of Kujo(2026)★ 7.7
  6. Human Vapor(2026)★ 7.5
  7. Chainsmoker Cat(2026)★ 7.3

Frequently asked questions

What is the best J-drama of 2026?

In the current ranking, Soul Mate leads 2026 with a rating of 8.4/10.