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Amachan
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Amachan (2013)

8.2

Amachan follows the story of a high school girl who returns to her hometown in the Japanese countryside and becomes a female diver. She navigates through friendships, school life, and the challenges of being a teenager while discovering her passion for diving.

Jyouou
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Jyouou (2005)

5.9

Fujisaki Aya is a young college student whose family is 150 million yen in debt after her father's corporation went bankrupt. To earn the money, she enters the Hostess Grand Prix.

The M Riders
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The M Riders (2014)

6.2

An academy takes in kids with supernatural abilities. As they find their places in the academy, they learn to control their gifts. Soon, they realize that Earth is being invaded by dark forces and the school is gathering five M Riders to fight these forces. These riders are Ai Rui Ke, Princess Nai Ya, Mi Ya Xing and the two new students Li Yan Jian Ni and Lan Bao.

Put Your Head on My Shoulder
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Put Your Head on My Shoulder (2019)

8
TV_14

Put Your Head on My Shoulder is a heartwarming and light-hearted TV show that follows the story of Si Tu Mo, a hardworking and determined female student. She ends up living in the same house as her aloof and quiet classmate, Gu Wei Yi. As they spend more time together, their relationship blossoms into a sweet and genuine romance filled with both challenges and support from their families and friends. This delightful web-drama explores themes of first love, personal growth, and the importance of a supportive environment.

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Rush to the Dead Summer
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Rush to the Dead Summer (2017)

6.6

When Li Xia and her best friend enroll into the arts specialized Qian Chuan secondary school, they meet the legendary Fu Xiao Si and Lu Zhi Ang. Together, the group of youths officially begin their beautiful high school life. After graduation, the friends part with everyone going their separate ways, but everyone continues to fight for their dreams. However, they're all gradually changing and thus become doubtful about the origin of their friendship. A span of ten years makes them realize that other than memories, nothing can be eternal, but they learnt to love and grow.

No Dropping Out: Back to School at 35
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No Dropping Out: Back to School at 35 (2013)

6.9
TV_PG

The drama will center around how a 35 year old changes the school and influences her fellow classmates’ lives while dealing with the dark reality of today’s high schools, including bullying and skipping school.

The Queen's Classroom
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The Queen's Classroom (2006)

8.3

The Queen's Classroom is a live-action Japanese television drama about Maya Akutsu, a new teacher at Hanzaki Elementary School who strives for perfection and punishes her students in unorthodox manners. A 12 year old student, Kazumi Kanda, has been able to withstand her strange punishments so far but the other 23 students begin to fold under the pressure. A South Korean remake of the same title starring Go Hyun-jung in the lead role, was produced in 2013.

Water Polo Yankees
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Water Polo Yankees (2014)

6.7

Naoya Inaba (Yuto Nakajima) grew up abroad. From his childhood experience, he thought “yankees” were the strongest heroes (in Japan "yankee" refers to delinquent youths). He was also influenced by the Japanese yankee manga he read from abroad. Because of his own experiences and reading manga, he is full of chivalrous spirit. Naoya arrives in Japan to spend one year at a high school in Japan. He is transferred to a technical high school which is about to be closed down. Naoya admires the school because a yankee, who he admired as a child, went there, but he soon realizes that there are no real yankee like hero figures. There are only students who spends there days meaninglessly. Naoya is disappointed, but he happens to play water polo.

When We Were Young
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When We Were Young (2018)

8.2
TV_14

Summer 1996. While chasing after a bicycle thief, Yang Xi hurts her leg and therefore can’t participate in the long-distance run to earn some bonus points for the college entrance exam anymore. When school starts again, Yang Xi not only has to discover that the offender is her new classmate Hua Biao, but he even snatches away her position as class monitor. The entire class considers the hot-blooded and impulsive newcomer Hua Biao who is gifted in sciences as their enemy. Hua Biao, however, proves them wrong as he continuously helps his classmates out. In the end, he becomes part of the “Five Flying Bicycles Group” and Yang Xi learns that he’s not only responsible and loyal, but also very respectful towards his grandma. Yang Xi finally lets go of her prejudices and the little group experiences their last year of high school together.

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Switch Girl!!
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Switch Girl!! (2011)

6.3
PG

Based on a manga with the same name created by Aida Natsumi, 'Switch Girl!!' revolves around a high school student named Nika who appears to be a stylish and fashionable girl at school, but that's really a fake persona that she uses when she's in public. At home, she “switches off” the facade and her returns to her true slovenly nature. Kiriyama Renn plays the good-looking transfer student Arata, who is Nika's love interest in the story.

Angel 'N' Devil
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Angel 'N' Devil (2015)

5.7

A group of high school girls is Copper Dimension's last defense against the dark forces. They signed a contract with Xiong Ya, a guardian of light, to protect the innocent with their lives in exchange for having one wish come true. When one of their own is killed in school, their hunt for the devils in human skin brings them face to face with their own inner demon. They soon discover they are not above the influence of evil.

Sukeban Deka
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Sukeban Deka (1985)

8

A juvenile delinquent code-named Saki Asamiya is taken in by the government and forced to fight crime to redeem her actions. She is sent to various high schools to infiltrate and neutralize gangs and other forms of crime as a police officer using her metal yo-yo badge as a weapon.

Overprotected Kahoko
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Overprotected Kahoko (2017)

7.2

College student Kahoko is the quintessential overprotected child born out of today's Japanese society. Shielded by her parents, Kahoko grew up completely pampered and became somewhat of a miraculously naive "test tube human." She is 21 years old and about to start working for a company, but she has never slept away from home, had a part time job, chosen her own clothes, or even ridden a train alone. Kahoko has had her picture taken, but she has never taken a picture herself. Now, Kahoko is about to step out of her germ-free isolation pod and into the germ-infested world. It won't be long until she realizes, "I'm different from everybody else!" She has been her mother's best friend all her life and her father can't live without her. As they become emotionally unstable from the changes that Kahoko goes through, their family begins to fall apart. That's when Kahoko herself and the people around her begin to see the strength that hides deep within.

The Red Apple
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The Red Apple (2023)

7.2

The story happens in the near future of Japan, where sexual activity is forbidden by law. Inuda Hikaru is an honor student whose father is an executive at Setori (Sexual Misconduct Control Bureau of the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare). Hikaru aspires to become like his father and finds sex unpleasant. Minase Yu is Hikaru's childhood friend who has a sharp tongue but excels in her grades. Yu is also a big fan of nationally known actress Uchu Misora, commonly known as Uchura. One day, Hikaru is invited by a classmate to a shady members-only club where he witnesses men and women engaging in illegal sexual acts. He is also surprised to see Uchura, who claims to be "pure" there with a man. Before he realised, Hikaru finds himself being caught in an "underworld organization" where sexual activity is performed.

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Cat Street
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Cat Street (2008)

6.5

A story about a talented child actress who wins back her dream after retiring from acting. Keito was once a popular child actress, but she had shut herself away from society for 10 years after a traumatic acting incident. She is now 17 years old and incidentally enrolls to a free school for dropouts where she makes true friends. Together, they build trust and find the meaning of life. --NHK

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Discover a collection of movies and TV shows that feature strong, empowering student female leads. From coming-of-age dramas to thrilling adventures, these stories showcase the resilience, intelligence, and determination of young women facing various challenges. Follow their journeys as they navigate school life, friendships, love, and personal growth. Find your next binge-worthy watch and be inspired by these captivating characters.

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