If you're planning to watch Reborn expecting a cute, fluffy romance between Zhang Jingyi and Zhou Yiran, you might want to lower your expectations. Reborn is not that kind of drama. At its core, it’s a story about family, buried secrets, and betrayal. (Zhang Jingyi and Zhou Yiran in Reborn) (Reborn Poster) Native Title: 焕羽 Also Knowns As: Huan Yu Screenwriter(s): Qian Jing Jing, Xu Zi Yuan Director: Liu Zi Wei Genres: Mystery, Drama, Youth, Romance Episodes: 23 Duration: 45 minutes Casts: Zhang Jingyi, Zhou Yiran, Liu Dan, Wu You, and others. Set in 2007, the story follows Qiao Qing Yu (Zhang Jingyi), who moves with her family from a small county town, Shuhyun, to the provincial capital, Huanzhou. They are trying to start over after the mysterious death of Qing Yu’s older sister, Qiao Bei Yu (Wu You). At her new school, Qing Yu meets Ming Sheng (Zhou Yiran)—a popular boy who seems to know more about her sister than he initially lets on. With his help, Qing Yu becomes determined to...
If you're looking for a light high school romance centered on the innocence of first love, Strobe Edge might be the drama for you. (Official Poster) Native Title: ストロボ・エッジ Director: Mahito Kimura Screenwriter: Sayaka Kuwamura Genres: Romance, Youth, Drama Episodes: 6 Aired: October 31st, 2025 Casts: Riko Fukumoto, Kyohei Takahashi, Coki Yamashita, Nao Kosaka, and others. The drama is adapted from the popular shoujo manga Strobe Edge by Io Sakisaka, which was serialized from 2007 to 2010. The story became widely loved among shoujo readers for its gentle portrayal of first love and emotional confusion during adolescence. This live-action series follows Ninako Kinoshita (Riko Fukumoto), a high school student who has never experienced romantic love. One day, she accidentally bumps into Ren Ichinose (Kyohei Takahashi) on a train. Struck by his kindness, Ninako slowly begins to fall for him. However, when she gathers the courage to confess her feelings, she discovers that Ren already has...