And Summer Without Love, High School Teacher (there are two versions, 93 and 03, I recommend watching the 93 version); older Japanese dramas, Human Failure, Homeless Child 1, and The Beautiful Truth (style: abusive+motivating)
Additionally, recommend the emotionally subtle and very touching Japanese dramas Flower Shop Without Roses", "My Way of Survival", and "Tears in a Liter". Last year's suspenseful Japanese drama "Demon King" is also very good.
09 new Japanese drama recommended:
Criminal investigation drama: "BOSS", "Mr. Brain" (Kimura Takuya 09 new drama, the latest two episodes of the guest guest star is Nakama Yukie, the case is both abusive and touching)
Light-hearted route: "Family of six children", "my handsome butler" (dream style, depending on whether you like it)
Deduction Suspense: "Puzzle Game" (Personally, I love the suspense style. Recommended!)
Masochistic drama: "Misery Keeper"
Note: dear friends is a Japanese movie, not a Japanese drama, right? ......