Best TV shows on Netflix (Japon) : our Top 20

1999 · 3 seasons

Young pirate Monkey D. Luffy, wearing his signature straw hat, rallies an unconventional crew for a sweeping sea-bound quest to seize a legendary treasure.

With Akemi Okamura, Mayumi Tanaka, Kazuya Nakai, Hiroaki Hirata, Kappei Yamaguchi, Ikue Otani and Yuriko Yamaguchi

2020 · 1 season

Yuji Itadori is an extraordinarily strong high-schooler leading an ordinary life—until a violent encounter with malevolent entities forces him to swallow a relic: the severed finger of the infamous Ryomen Sukuna. The act saves a classmate but binds Sukuna to Yuji’s body, turning him into a reluctant vessel for an ancient, destructive force. Recruited and mentored by the formidable sorcerer Satoru Gojo, Yuji enrolls at Tokyo Jujutsu High, where students train to battle the curses that threaten humanity. Thrust into a dangerous world with no way back, he must learn to use the monstrous power inside him as a weapon against the very horrors that birthed it—and discover what it truly means to be a hero.

With Junya Enoki, Yuma Uchida, Asami Seto, Yuichi Nakamura, Mitsuo Iwata, Nobunaga Shimazaki and Tomokazu Seki

2015 · 3 seasons

Saitama became a hero on a whim, but three years of relentless training left him virtually unbeatable. Enemies crumble from a single blow, and the constant ease of victory has drained all excitement from the job. Bald and disillusioned, he still faces new threats every day—yet without challenge, the question becomes whether he can keep pretending this empty routine is enough.

With Makoto Furukawa, Kaito Ishikawa, Hiroki Yasumoto, Kazuhiro Yamaji, Yuichi Nakamura, Kenjiro Tsuda and Aoi Yuuki

2022 · 3 seasons

Three strangers—a covert operative, a hired killer and a telepath—pose as a family for their own private reasons, each masking their true nature even from the others.

With Takuya Eguchi, Atsumi Tanezaki, Saori Hayami, Kenichirou Matsuda, Masafumi Kobatake, Hana Sato and Shinya Takahashi

2012 · 6 seasons

A multigenerational conflict unfolds as the Joestar family confronts a succession of malevolent forces, chief among them the ruthless Dio Brando and his devoted followers.

With Daisuke Ono, Takehito Koyasu, Unsho Ishizuka, Fuminori Komatsu, Daisuke Hirakawa, Kenta Miyake and Yuki Kaji

2021 · 3 seasons

After a freak accident at thirty-four, Rudy awakens reborn as an infant in a strange new realm, still carrying every memory of his former life. Determined to remake himself, he pairs that hard-won wisdom with newly found magic, steadfast friends, and the courage he never had before, setting out on a sweeping quest to finally live the life he always wanted.

With Yumi Uchiyama, Ai Kakuma, Daisuke Namikawa, Ai Kayano, Tomokazu Sugita, Konomi Kohara and Toshiyuki Morikawa

2021 · Hiroki Hirano, Rifujin na Magonote · 3 seasons

After a fatal accident at thirty-four, a man wakes up reborn as an infant in a strange, magical world—but with every memory of his previous life intact. Now known as Rudy, he vows not to waste this second chance: using adult hindsight, newly learned magic, and a growing circle of loyal companions, he sets out to craft the life he always wanted. Bold, curious, and unwilling to repeat past regrets, Rudy embarks on a sweeping journey of self-discovery, danger, and wonder as he chases the dreams he once shelved and reshapes his destiny.

With Yumi Uchiyama, Ai Kayano, Tomokazu Sugita, Reina Ueda, Kazuyuki Okitsu, Yu Kobayashi and Haruka Shiraishi

2022 · 1 season

Wakana Gojo, a high-school student with a dream of becoming a kashirashi—the artisan who fashions traditional Hina dolls—throws himself into the craft despite being out of step with contemporary tastes. Socially awkward and disconnected from his classmates, he watches the popular crowd, especially the vibrant Marin Kitagawa, live in what feels like a completely different universe. When Marin reveals an unexpected secret to him, their separate lives intersect, sparking an unlikely connection that upends both their worlds.

With Shoya Ishige, Hina Suguta, Atsumi Tanezaki, Hina Yomiya, Atsushi Ono, Tomoyo Takayanagi and Misako Tomioka

2000 · 1 season

A decade after the Ceremonial Battle, teenage Judai Yuuki travels to a secluded island off Japan’s coast to enroll at Duel Academy. Immersed in a competitive, close‑knit school community, he forges friendships and stokes rivalries alike. Placed in the lowest Slifer Red rank, Judai relentlessly challenges classmates and instructors, pushing his dueling limits to prove himself and win the respect of his peers.

With Shunsuke Kazama, Kenjiro Tsuda, Hiroki Takahashi, Tetsuya Iwanaga and Ryou Naitou

2000 · 1 season

Yugi Muto is a gentle, often-picked-on boy who treasures an ancient Egyptian relic—the Millennium Puzzle—brought to his grandfather’s game shop. Convinced that solving it will grant his wish, he finally completes the puzzle and unleashes a powerful alternate personality: Yami Yugi, the ruthless "King of Games." The two are complete opposites, and whenever Yugi faces injustice, Yami Yugi takes control and drags his opponent into a perilous Shadow Game where the stakes are far more than just a loss.

With Shunsuke Kazama, Kenjiro Tsuda, Hiroki Takahashi, Tetsuya Iwanaga and Ryou Naitou

2016 · 3 seasons

After a car crash that should have killed him, Kazuma Sato wakes to a striking young woman who introduces herself as the goddess Aqua and offers him rebirth in another world — he may bring only one thing. On a whim he chooses Aqua, and they find themselves dumped into a vivid realm of magic, quests and a looming Demon King. Kazuma longs for a quiet life, but Aqua is bent on solving every crisis she meets, and their mismatched goals quickly attract trouble that the Demon King won’t ignore forever.

With Jun Fukushima, Sora Amamiya, Rie Takahashi, Ai Kayano, Tetsu Inada, Shouto Kashii and Yoshiki Nakajima

1998 · 1 season

By 2071, roughly half a century after a hyperspace-gateway disaster left Earth barely habitable, humanity has pushed out to settle most of the rocky planets and moons across the Solar System. With lawlessness on the rise, the Inter Solar System Police establish a formal contracting program: licensed hunters-for-hire—commonly called "Cowboys"—are authorized to track down fugitives and return them alive in exchange for payment.

With Koichi Yamadera, Unsho Ishizuka, Megumi Hayashibara, Aoi Tada, Norio Wakamoto, Gara Takashima and Takeshi Aono

1989 · 1 season

Ranma Saotome, a teenage martial artist, and his father Genma travel to the notorious Jusenkyo training grounds in China and, despite the local guard’s warnings, tumble into the cursed springs. As a consequence, Ranma is afflicted with a peculiar transformation: any contact with cold water turns him into a striking, redheaded young woman with a well-developed physique, while hot water restores his male form—until the next accidental splash. Back home, Genma complicates Ranma’s life further by arranging an engagement to Akane Tendo, a strong-willed girl who has no patience for boys.

With Kappei Yamaguchi, Megumi Hayashibara, Noriko Hidaka, Rei Sakuma, Koichi Yamadera, Kenichi Ogata and Minami Takayama

2024 · 1 season

Betrothed to Ranma Saotome, a martial-arts prodigy, Akane Tendo soon discovers her new fiancé harbors a strange curse: a splash of cold water transforms him into a young woman. Forced to juggle training, family expectations, and the chaos of sudden identity shifts, the couple must navigate an unconventional relationship full of surprises and awkward moments.

With Kappei Yamaguchi, Megumi Hayashibara, Noriko Hidaka, Minami Takayama, Kikuko Inoue, Akio Otsuka and Cho

2016 · Joji Matsuoka, Nobuhiro Yamashita · 3 seasons

A small, unassuming diner open from midnight to 7 a.m. has no menu—the cook whips up whatever a patron asks for. Each episode follows a different late‑night customer whose craving for a particular dish sparks quiet, meaningful connections with others who share that appetite.

With Kaoru Kobayashi, Joe Odagiri, Mansaku Fuwa, Asako Kobayashi and Ko A-sung

2019 · LeSean Thomas · 1 season

S.A.M., a warmhearted companion android, races across a besieged land to find its closest friend—the displaced heir to a kingdom—followed by a no-nonsense maintenance bot and a dangerous fugitive with a violent past.

With Yoshitsugu Matsuoka

2017 · 1 season

Kantaro, a reserved bookseller with a stoic exterior, leads a secret double life—skipping his day job to cultivate a popular dessert blog. On a personal quest for confectionery bliss, he slips into cafés and pastry shops to sample everything from delicate Japanese wagashi to lavish Western confections.

With Matsuya Onoe, Ren Ishikawa, Sarutoki Minagawa, Hiroyuki Onoue and Hazuki Shimizu