A quiz about Japanese TV dramas—from nostalgic classics to hot new hits.
From the Showa era through Heisei and Reiwa, a wide variety of TV dramas have been broadcast in Japan.
Works across many genres—romance, action, mystery, and more—are beloved by viewers.
In this article, we’ve compiled quizzes related to dramas aired in Japan.
You can check out everything from timeless masterpieces loved across generations to hot, buzzworthy titles.
Many questions focus on iconic scenes and theme songs, which may evoke a sense of nostalgia for some.
Be sure to try these quizzes to deepen your knowledge of Japan’s most popular TV dramas.
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A quiz about Japanese TV dramas: from nostalgic classics to trending hits (11–20)
What is the drama starring Ukyo Sugishita that has been airing since 2000?
- Metropolitan Police Department, First Investigative Division, 9th Unit
- partner
- Woman of the Crime Lab
See the answer
partner
Aibou is a detective drama series that has been broadcast on the TV Asahi network since 2000, starring Yutaka Mizutani as the protagonist, Ukyo Sugishita. Ukyo is an intelligent and composed detective in the Metropolitan Police Department’s Special Investigation Unit who solves a variety of difficult cases, earning strong support from many viewers. Known for its longevity, the series features a unique format in which the partner changes each season, but the central presence of Ukyo Sugishita remains constant.
In conclusion
By answering quizzes about domestically popular dramas, you might find a good opportunity to check out titles you haven’t seen yet.
You could look up the lead actors, or try listening to the theme songs.
Feel free to take the drama quizzes as many times as you like to get a sense of the themes and messages of works loved across generations.


