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The most internationally successful J-Drama on Netflix. When a gamer and his friends find themselves in a deserted Tokyo, they must play deadly games to survive. Unlike Squid Game , this uses complex Japanese logic puzzles (think Liar Game ) and a heavy dose of existential philosophy. The budget is massive—the Shibuya crossing being completely empty is a visual spectacle—and it proves Japan can do big-budget dystopia with brainy twists. Genre: Romance / Melodrama Where to watch: Netflix
Because J-Dramas are short, the endings matter. You rarely get a canceled cliffhanger. The writers know they have exactly 10 episodes to break your heart or make you cheer.