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Japanese dramas streaming in Australia

197 Japanese dramas stream in Australia today: 156 on Netflix, 33 on Prime Video and 10 on Disney+. 1 is free to watch, on Tubi.

Anime is left out of the series list: it has its own guides.

Checked 15 November 2026. Language: TMDB. Where it streams: JustWatch Australia.

New Japanese dramas in Australia this month

1 arrived on a streaming service since 29 October 2026, newest first.

Japanese dramas to watch free

1 stream free with ads, on Tubi. No subscription needed.

Which service has the most Japanese dramas

Titles streaming on each service in Australia, 15 November 2026. A title on two services counts on both.

  1. 5. Tubi1

Cheapest way to watch Japanese dramas

The cheapest plan of each service, checked on its own website in the last 90 days, in AUD.

ServiceTitlesFromSign up
NetflixStandard with ads156$9.99a monthWatch
Prime VideoAmazon Prime Annual33$8.14a monthWatch
Disney+Standard with Ads10$9.99a monthWatch
HBO MaxBasic With Ads4$9.86a monthWatch

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A title counts as Japanese by its original language on TMDB. Availability: JustWatch Australia, updated 15 November 2026: included in a subscription, free or free with ads (renting and buying do not count). Scores: IMDb. Popularity: JustWatch Australia.

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Frequently asked questions

Which streaming service has the most Japanese dramas in Australia?

Netflix, with 156 of the 197 Japanese dramas streaming in Australia on 15 November 2026. Next: Prime Video (33), Disney+ (10) and HBO Max (4).

Can I watch Japanese dramas for free in Australia?

Yes: 1 of them are free to stream, with ads, on Tubi. No subscription needed.

What are the best Japanese dramas streaming in Australia?

By IMDb score weighted by the number of votes: Alice in Borderland, The Naked Director, Samurai Gourmet, The Makanai: Cooking for the Maiko House and Terrace House: Boys & Girls in the City.

What Japanese dramas are popular in Australia right now?

The most watched this week on JustWatch Australia: Last One Standing, Love Transit, Alice in Borderland, Love Village and The Days.

What Japanese dramas are new to streaming?

1 arrived on an Australian streaming service since 29 October 2026. They are listed under "New this month" on this page.

What is the cheapest way to watch Japanese dramas in Australia?

Netflix carries the most (156) and its cheapest plan is $9.99 a month, checked on its own website. The 1 on free services cost nothing.