The landscape of Japanese entertainment, traditionally known for anime and manga, has seen a significant surge in the global popularity of its live-action television dramas—commonly referred to as Unlike their Western or Korean counterparts, Japanese dramas are characterized by their extreme brevity, typically concluding a complete narrative arc within a single season of 10 to 12 episodes. The Rise of "Dorama"
Features a lead character with autism, praised for its sensitive depiction of neurodiversity.
Daily 15-minute episodes produced by NHK, often centered on female perseverance and historical settings.