Japanese drama

Staged Asian performance

Japanese drama refers to television series produced in Japan, typically airing in seasons of 10-12 episodes.

These dramas span genres from romance to crime to workplace stories, distinguished from Western series by their shorter runs and self-contained storylines.

I've been watching a Japanese drama about a hospital.

Also called J-drama or dorama (from the Japanese pronunciation of "drama").

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