Japanese drama recommendation request

[alexandral]

I was reminded by winterspel's post that I meant to ask for some Japanese dramas recommendations for ages. Recently the dramas I watch happen to be mostly Korean. :D And even though I have a strong belief that Korean actors are THE most gorgeous bunch of guys any country ever produced, I feel I need to expand my horizons. :D And especially I feel more so since I have started watching "Hana Yori Dango" for it is too adorable for words.

SO, PLEASE recommend Japanese dramas of your choice!!! I will be thankful to you forever!!!!

Japanese Dramas I have seen, with the ratings:

1) Long Vacation 8.5/10 - My favourite Among Japanese dramas. MUSIC.
2) Kurosagi 8.5/10 - Absolutely excellent. And Yamapi.
4) Remote 7.5/10 - One of the best OTPs and highly adorable heroine
5) Good luck - 7.2/10 So much cuteness.
6) Nobuta wo Produce 7/10 - Extremely intelligent.
7) Pride - 6/10 I haven't finished it yet, but it doesn't make my heart beat faster
5) Forbidden Love. 3/10 - I felt very uneasy with the subject matter. But TAKKI!!!

Things I particular enjoy in dramas and shows:

1) Romantic story full of angst
2) Male friendship that is larger then life
3) Good ending
4) It would not hurt if it starred Yamapi, Takizawa Hideaki or Oguri Shun. And a drama with Takuya Kimura or Takeshi Kaneshiro is always a good thing. :D

Comments

[alexandral.livejournal.com]

I got lost with "Tatta Hitotsu No Koi" when everyone was saying that this is going to have a bad ending. Now I know the ending this is probably the one to start watching.

"God Give me More Time" sounds really good and I would have been watching it in a shot, but AIDS is something I have a very irrational fear for. I am afraid I will end up getting paranoid about AIDS again (meaning thinking how clean my dentist's utensils are). :D But thank you so much because you reminded me that Takeshi Kaneshiro should be added to 4).

ANd thank you for "Strawberry on the Shortcake" rec.