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Asian Entertainment:

COVID-19 Edition

Compiled by: St. Joseph’s Convent School Library Media Centre

Asian Entertainment: COVID-19 Edition

September 2020

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Table of Contents1. Introduction...................................................................................................................................3

2. Beginner’s Listing...........................................................................................................................4

3. Asian Dramas.................................................................................................................................6

4. Anime/ Manga...............................................................................................................................8

5. Webcomics..................................................................................................................................11

6. Webnovels...................................................................................................................................14

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1. IntroductionIf you’re new to the world of entertainment beyond the borders of the Western world, welcome! I can say much to explain what you’re in for, but experience really is the best teacher in this case. Just remember that the people and scenarios you will meet may seem unfamiliar, yet all too close to reality.

Culture may differ, after all, but people are people wherever you go.

The titles here are a good starting point to explore what’s available in different media. These websites (official sites and fandom-driven) can be helpful in locating and assessing the series listed:

Asian Dramas: viki.com/ Netflix

Anime: Crunchyroll/ Netflix/ myanimelist.com

Webcomics: webtoons.com

Webnovels: webnovels.com/ wuxiaworld.com/ novelupdates.com

Of course this list is not comprehensive, but it should be enough to get you started with whichever form of media you choose to explore.

If you’re an old hand at this, well. Enjoy exploring the list, and in either case, I hope the titles shared here can help provide what you

need right now.

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2. Beginner’s ListingThe following are a few titles from each genre that may provide a nice sampling of what you may find in different media.

TITLE AND MEDIA MY RATING ASIAN DRAMAS

HwarangI am not a robotMy Shy Boss (aka Introverted Boss)Descendants of the SunTo The Beautiful YouStrong Woman Do Bong Soon

ANIME/ MANGAFruits BasketOuran High School Host ClubFull Metal Panic!Death NoteHaikyuuTanaka-kun is always listless

WEBCOMICSCultivation Chat GroupGod of High SchoolI Love YooThe GamerBastardGhost tellers

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TITLE AND MEDIA MY RATING WEBNOVELS

Cultivation Chat GroupYou owe me your draftNational School Prince is a girlIt's not easy to be a man after travelling to the futureOvergearedArk

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3. Asian DramasTITLE MY RATING

1% of somethingAndanteCheese in the trapCinderella and Four KnightsCinderella's StepsisterCoffee princeDescendants of the SunDoctor StrangerEmergency CoupleHeirsHigh End CrushHwarangI am not a RobotIt's not easy being KingJust YouKill me Heal meLonging HeartMaskMy Amazing BoyfriendMy love from another starMy Mr MermaidMy Secret RomanceMy PrincessMy Shy Boss (Introverted Boss)Oh My VenusPlayful KissSchool 2015&2017Rooftop prince

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TITLE MY RATINGSecret GardenSmile Dong haeSpring has comeStrong Woman Do Bong SoonSungkyunkwan ScandalThe Princess' ManTo the Beautiful YouW two worldsWeightlifting Fairy Kim Bok-joo

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4. Anime/ MangaWhile this listing does not provide a specific manga list, many of these anime series are based on an accompanying manga.

TITLE AND GENRE MY RATINGSPORTSHaikyuu (volleyball)Baby Steps (tennis)Kuroko no Basket (basketball)Prince of Tennis (tennis)Major (baseball)Diamond no Ace (baseball)Overdrive (cycling)Yowamushi Pedal (cycling)Free (swimming)Cross Game (baseball)Area no kishi (football) SCHOOL DAYSOrangeOuran High School Host ClubKaichou wa maid-samaShigatsu wa Kimi no UsoSpecial ASukkite li na yoOre monogatariTanaka-kun is always listlessTonari no Seki-kunWolf Girl and Black PrinceClannadLovely complexGekkan shoujo Nozaki-kun

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TITLE AND GENRE MY RATINGCharlotteHimouto! Omaru-chan HISTORICALRurouni KenshinSamurai Champloo SUSPENSE/ MYSTERYDeath NoteGakkou GurashiThe Promised Neverland ADVENTURE/ FANTASYAscendance of a BookwormMy Hero AcademiaAkatsuki no YonaMade in AbyssSword Art OnlineFairy TailFull Metal Alchemist: BrotherhoodWolf ChildrenNanatsu no TaizaiFull metal panic!One Punch ManMade in AbyssFruits Basket (2019)One PieceKekkaishiCard Captor SakuraDN AngelAldnoah.ZeroWolf's RainTekknomanHunter x Hunter

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TITLE AND GENRE MY RATINGThe Seven Deadly SinsTrigunSailor Moon CrystalShugo Chara OtherSkip Beat (comedy/ drama)Uta no Prince-sama (music)High School Star Musical (music)La Corda D'Oro (music)Your Lie in April (music/ drama)Yakitate!! Japan (baking)Akagami no Shirayuki-hime

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5. WebcomicsMost of the following can be found on webtoons.com, with a few exceptions (listed at the bottom). Not all of these are of Asian origin, but they are still enjoyable.

TITLE AND GENRE MY RATINGRomance/DramaThe devil is a handsome manLet's PlayLore OlympusEdithI love YooTrue BeautyThe CroakingShardPurple HyacinthFreaking RomanceLuff In the Bleak Midwinter Action/Adventure/FantasyTower of GodGod of highschoolI don't want this kind of heroUnOrdinary Urban AnimalHardcore Leveling WarriorLalin's CurseFour LeafThe GamerI'm the Grim ReaperWinter Moon

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TITLE AND GENRE MY RATINGGosuZero GameSteam Dragon ExpressSword Interval ComedyWaffles and PancakesUnlucky is as Lucky GoesLove Advice from the Great Duke of HellBluechair My name is BennyLive with YourselfBehind the GifsSafely Endangered Outrage Horror/thrillerShilohSweet HomeBastardWitch Creek RoadEscape RoomMy Deepest SecretHiveSeedGhost Teller OthersLackadaisyAva's DemonCountdown to CountdownBomicScoob and ShagHumor Me

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TITLE AND GENRE MY RATINGDe NovoBeetle hands (Horror)Raining Knives These are not on WebtoonsOnly I Level UpA Returner's Magic Should Be SpecialI am the Sorcerer KingDungeon ResetSurvival Story of a Sword KingFFF-Class Trashero LuciaThe Monster Duchess and Contract PrincessCultivation Chat Group

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6. WebnovelsMost of the following can be found either on webnovels.com or wuxiaworld.com.

This list is short for good reason: webnovels can be long. For instance, while one of the titles in this list has only two chapters, another has a total of 2,165 chapters.

At least you won’t run out of reading material so quickly?

TITLE AND GENRE MY RATINGROMANCE/ DRAMA/ COMEDY

Full Marks Hidden Marriage

You owe me your draft

Finding glowing beauty in books

Just blame me for being blind in the beginning

National School Prince is a girl

ADVENTURE/ FANTASY

The Legendary Mechanic

Cultivation Chat Group

The Daily life of the Immortal King

Rebirth of the Godly Prodigal

Rise of the Undead Legion

It's not easy to be a man after travelling to the future

World Domination System

A Valiant life

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TITLE AND GENRE MY RATINGOnly I Level up (aka Solo leveling)

Omniscient Reader

Ark

Overgeared

Stay safe, everyone!

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