Best Japanese Youth Dramas on Netflix 2026
This website lists Netflix categories directly with a link to open them inside your app. There is no guarantee of the accuracy of the data, as it depends on the country you are watching from. Netflix may change their content at any time. There is no formal association between this website and Netflix, which is a registered trademark of Netflix, Inc.
Our pick of the best Japanese Youth Dramas on Netflix right now, ranked by audience rating out of the 56 titles in category code 1652485. Tap any title for full details and where to watch.
See all 56 Japanese Youth Dramas What are Netflix codes?
1. Ouran High School Host Club (2012)
Rated 8.2/10 on IMDb, from 2012, 1h 44m. In this sequel to the TV series, Haruhi and the Host Club aim for victory in the school festival, and a beautiful exchange student catches Tamaki’s eye.
2. Honey and Clover (2006)
Rated 7.9/10 on IMDb, from 2006, 1h 55m. Four friends at art school welcome a newcomer who shakes up their ideas about life and love.
3. You Are the Apple of My Eye (2018)
Rated 7.6/10 on IMDb, from 2018, 1h 54m. Ten years later, aspiring writer Kosuke recalls his time as a goofy high school student who develops a crush on his serious classmate Mana.
4. After the Rain (2018)
Rated 7.4/10 on IMDb, from 2018, 1h 51m. Straight-forward Akira is depressed and bored after a serious track injury.
5. Boys (2019)
Rated 7.4/10 on IMDb, from 2019, 1h 44m. Isolated in a juvenile detention facility, the boys of the blue, red, and black cell blocks spend their time fighting — through song.
6. Real Girl (2018)
Rated 7.3/10 on IMDb, from 2018, 1h 54m. Isolated otaku Hikari learns what it's like to be in a relationship when Iroha, the prettiest girl in school, asks him out.
7. Rainbow Days (2018)
Rated 7.2/10 on IMDb, from 2018, 1h 49m. Four young men make the best of their final year in high school.
8. One Week Friends (2017)
Rated 7.1/10 on IMDb, from 2017, 2h 00m. Yuki falls for the standoffish new girl in school and learns that she suffers from a form of amnesia -- she loses her memories every week.
9. From Me to You (2010)
Rated 7.1/10 on IMDb, from 2010, 2h 08m. Timid Sawako shows kindness to her classmate Kazehaya; he and some new friends help boost her self-confidence.
10. Bakuman (2015)
Rated 7/10 on IMDb, from 2015, 1h 59m. An aspiring comic artist haunted by the death of his overworked uncle is persuaded to follow his dreams and prepares to break into the industry.