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Amachan
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Amachan (2013)

8.1

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.

Study Group
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Study Group (2025)

8.3

Nicknamed the "school for future criminals," Yuseong Technical High School isn't exactly the ideal place to study. A rarity among his peers, Ga-min is a student with just one goal: to get into university. At a school where it's every man for himself, he is rejected from countless study groups before he decides to form his own. Will he be able to defeat the odds and achieve his dreams?

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Tofu Pro-Wrestling
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Tofu Pro-Wrestling (2017)

6.7

Miyawaki Yohei was a professional wrestler, who opened his own tofu shop after his retirement. He always tried to get his daughter Sakura interested in Pro Wrestling, but she never cared for it. Then the day came when he unexpectedly died, and Sakura inherited his dojo and tofu shop. Yasagi Eiichirou claims Sakura's father died without having paid his debt to her and the only way Sakura can repay this debt is if she wins the WIP "World Idol Pro Wrestling" championship. Together with his father's assistant, Yokoyama Yui, she opens the dojo again and trains together with her friends and girls from school.

Falling High School Girl and Irresponsible Teacher
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Falling High School Girl and Irresponsible Teacher (2024)

7.6
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Following a failed confession to her first love, female high school student Mikoto Ochiai contemplates jumping off the roof of the school building. However, her thoughts are interrupted by the arrival of Jin Haiba, the physics teacher known for being a slacker and the butt of students' jokes. Calmly, he lights a cigarette and asks for an explanation of the events that led her to this precipice. Rather than dissuade her from killing herself, he makes a request—will she enter into a romance with him before she dies? Together, the two gradually ponder why they should keep living and why they should not love each other in earnest.

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Reset In July
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Reset In July (2021)

8.3

After a car accident lands 17-year-old Jing Zhihui in the school’s worst class, she aims to transfer out by acing the exams, using her classmates to get ahead. But as genuine friendships form, she begins to see their true value. Together, they overcome the odds, grow through shared struggles, and create unforgettable memories on their path to graduation.

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

8
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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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Jyouou
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Jyouou (2005)

5.5

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 Files of Young Kindaichi
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The Files of Young Kindaichi (2022)

6.6

Kindaichi Hajime is a high school student and a private detective with an IQ of 180. He solves murder cases that are riddled with difficult clues. Kindaichi Hajime works with his childhood friend Nanase Miyuki and Kenmochi Isamu. Kenmochi Isamu is now the chief inspector of the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department.

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The M Riders
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The M Riders (2014)

6.5

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.

Dragon Sakura
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Dragon Sakura (2005)

7.7

Dragon Sakura is a Japanese drama TV show that follows the story of a high school teacher who takes on the challenge of turning his delinquent students into academic achievers. With a group of troubled and destitute students, he creates an intense academic boot camp to help them succeed in their college entrance exams. Along the way, he faces various challenges and learns valuable life lessons.

So Young
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So Young (2016)

6.9

Zheng Wei enters university with a crush on her neighbor Lin Jing, but he leaves to study abroad. She later falls for senior Chen Xiaozheng, who also eventually leaves. Years later, through love and loss, she learns the true meaning of happiness to choose a more mature, optimistic path.

The Red Apple
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The Red Apple (2023)

7.3

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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Castle in the Time
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Castle in the Time (2024)

8.6

Xu Zhen, a bright and optimistic young woman, applies for a job at Jiang Ye Entertainment to help mend her parents' relationship. There, she meets Gu Chijun, an established actor, and begins to form a connection with him. As their relationship develops, Xu Zhen uncovers a troubling situation within the company and finds herself caught in the middle of a complex situation.

Kujo Rina is a chemistry teacher and the homeroom teacher for the 3rd grade D class at Horai High School. She doesn't have a bond with her students. On the school's graduation day, Kujo Rina is pushed from the 4th floor and falls down. She is able to glimpse a school uniform sleeve on the person that pushed her. At that time, she wonders why she was pushed and that she does not want to die.

Overprotected Kahoko
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Overprotected Kahoko (2017)

7.1

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.

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

6.7

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.

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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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