Whether you want the adrenaline of Alice in Borderland , the tears of 1 Litre of Tears , or the quiet joy of Midnight Diner , there is a waiting to change your definition of great television.

They respect your time. They are uncomfortably honest about human failure. They find beauty in the mundane—the sound of rain on an umbrella, the preparation of a simple bowl of ramen, the awkward silence between former lovers.

Do you have a favorite J-Drama that didn’t make the list? Share your recommendations in the comments below!