Ai wo Kudasai - Asian drama recommendation
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Ai wo Kudasai(愛をください)

2000Japan
Attempted SuicideDepressionDramaLifeMusicPsychologicalTeacher Female LeadTraumaWorkplace ViolenceYouth

In spite of facing criticism from fellow teachers and parents who doubt her abilities due to her troubled upbringing, a preschool teacher is determined to move past her traumatic past. (jdorama)

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Ai Wo Kudasai

Recommendation: Gunjo Ryoiki similar to Ai wo Kudasai
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Gunjo Ryoiki(群青領域)

2021Japan
Attempted SuicideDramaLifeMusicTraumaBandBreak UpDifficult ChildhoodGuitarist Supporting CharacterMiniseriesMusician Supporting Character

Like Ai wo Kudasai, this drama also features Attempted Suicide, Drama, Life, Music, and Trauma themes with a 31% similarity match.

Kim Jun Hee, a member of the widely popular band Indigo AREA, has faced challenges and significant emotional pain. To add to her troubles, her boyfriend, who is the lead vocalist, unexpectedly announces his departure from the group. The narrative follows Jun Hee as she breaks free from her limited beliefs, rediscovers her passion for music, and transforms into a resilient individual. Through this journey, she also learns the importance of forming meaningful connections for survival. This is a touching story of healing and bravery in everyday life.

Recommendation: Yin Se Nian Hua similar to Ai wo Kudasai
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Yin Se Nian Hua(银色年华)

2005China
DramaLifeYouth

Like Ai wo Kudasai, this drama also features Drama, Life, and Youth themes with a 30% similarity match.

Na Ra, an intelligent and attractive Korean woman, travels to China and develops a deep appreciation for Chinese culture and art. She is determined to establish herself in the entertainment industry and win an art award in the country. However, as a significant play is gearing up for rehearsals, Na Ra goes to great efforts to secure a leading role in the production.

Recommendation: Journey to the Sing & War similar to Ai wo Kudasai
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Journey to the Sing & War(唱戰記)

2014China
DramaMusicYouthMiniseries

Like Ai wo Kudasai, this drama also features Drama, Music, and Youth themes with a 27% similarity match.

Recommendation: Kariyushi Sensei Chibaru! similar to Ai wo Kudasai
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Kariyushi Sensei Chibaru!(かりゆし先生ちばる!)

2009Japan
DramaLifeTeacher Female LeadOkinawan Setting

Like Ai wo Kudasai, this drama also features Drama, Life, and Teacher Female Lead themes with a 27% similarity match.

In the beautiful setting of Okinawa, Sachiko Kokubu portrays a character who used to be a politician but was removed from office due to a corruption controversy. She eventually finds herself working as an elementary school teacher on the island.

Recommendation: Shotengai no Pianist: Towa no Shirabe similar to Ai wo Kudasai
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Shotengai no Pianist: Towa no Shirabe(商店街のピアニスト 永遠の調べ)

2023Japan
DramaLifeMusicPianist Male Lead

Like Ai wo Kudasai, this drama also features Drama, Life, and Music themes with a 27% similarity match.

Mizusaki Keita, a chef working in a French restaurant located in a bustling shopping area, finds himself devastated by the loss of his wife to an illness. However, with the encouragement of Kataoka Miho, a young pastry chef apprentice at the restaurant, he decides to transform his wife's cherished piano into a street piano. One day, renowned pianist Imanishi Kohei, known as a rising star in the piano world, unexpectedly arrives and asks to play the street piano. After performing a flawless rendition of "Nocturne," Kohei departs. What led him to play the piano on the shopping street? The street piano at the French restaurant in the shopping district becomes the starting point for various captivating tales to unfold.

Recommendation: Rock Baby similar to Ai wo Kudasai
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Rock Baby(搖滾保母)

2010Taiwan
DramaLifeMusicMiniseries

Like Ai wo Kudasai, this drama also features Drama, Life, and Music themes with a 27% similarity match.

Recommendation: Rock 'n' Road similar to Ai wo Kudasai
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Rock 'n' Road(A咖的路)

2014Taiwan
DramaLifeMusicRomance

Like Ai wo Kudasai, this drama also features Drama, Life, and Music themes with a 27% similarity match.

Is it possible to rise back up after hitting rock bottom? Lin Wei Zhen, a former top child actress, has struggled to find work as she has aged in the entertainment industry, leading to feelings of depression and self-pity. Her path crosses with Zhou Shu Yu, a successful producer facing his own downfall after being betrayed by his friend, Xu Li Da, and girlfriend, Yang Jia Xin. As they stand at their lowest points, can Wei Zhen and Shu Yu support each other in reclaiming their former success?

Recommendation: Definitely Not Today similar to Ai wo Kudasai
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Definitely Not Today(今天不是最后一天)

2021China
Attempted SuicideDepressionDramaLifeYouthBlack ComedyCharacter DevelopmentEscapingHealingInner MonologueMale Lead Saves Female LeadOrphan Male LeadRomanceSexual Assault

Like Ai wo Kudasai, this drama also features Attempted Suicide, Depression, Drama, Life, and Youth themes with a 26% similarity match.

Mi Chong, a troubled young man dealing with social anxiety and unhappiness, decides to take his own life by drowning in a river

Recommendation: Haru no Noroi similar to Ai wo Kudasai
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Haru no Noroi(春の呪い)

2021Japan
Attempted SuicideDepressionDramaLifePsychologicalDeathForbidden LoveHealingMale Lead Saves Female LeadMental IllnessMiniseriesRomanceSecretSisters' Relationship

Like Ai wo Kudasai, this drama also features Attempted Suicide, Depression, Drama, Life, and Psychological themes with a 26% similarity match.

Natsumi recently experienced the loss of her sister, Haru, who passed away from cancer. As Haru's coffin is sealed shut for the final time, Natsumi quietly vows to join her soon. However, Haru's fiancé, Tougo, has a different idea that could potentially bring healing to both of their hearts. This storyline is based on the manga series "Haru no Noroi" by Konishi Asuka.

Recommendation: Nande Watashi ga Kamisekkyo similar to Ai wo Kudasai
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Nande Watashi ga Kamisekkyo(なんで私が神説教)

2025Japan
DramaLifeTeacher Female LeadSchool SettingStudent Supporting Character

Like Ai wo Kudasai, this drama also features Drama, Life, and Teacher Female Lead themes with a 25% similarity match.

Urumi Shizuka unexpectedly found herself working as a high school teacher to avoid being jobless

Recommendation: A Hawthorn Tree Far Away similar to Ai wo Kudasai
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A Hawthorn Tree Far Away(远方的山楂树)

2020China
DramaLifeYouth1970sCountryside Setting

Like Ai wo Kudasai, this drama also features Drama, Life, and Youth themes with a 25% similarity match.

A tale about Peng Tian Yi, a representation of the typical educated youth from the Northeast, and his life in the expansive rural area. In the 1970s, a circle of educated youths from Beijing formed a bond and courageously advocated for change amidst the changing times. Peng Tian Yi was unjustly imprisoned for protecting the work of an elderly scientist. Upon his release, he remained in the countryside to push for reform, eventually rising to become a respected intellectual of his era. (chinesedrama.info)

Recommendation: Otoko no Misao similar to Ai wo Kudasai
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Otoko no Misao(男の操)

2017Japan
LifeMusicPsychologicalComedyMiniseries

Like Ai wo Kudasai, this drama also features Life, Music, and Psychological themes with a 25% similarity match.

An enka artist who is facing difficulties in his career and is also a single parent, endeavors to support his daughter and fulfill their shared aspiration of him appearing on the prestigious NHK Kouhaku show.

Recommendation: Doremisora similar to Ai wo Kudasai
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Doremisora(ドレミソラ )

2002Japan
LifeMusicTeacher Female LeadYouthMultiple MainsSchool SettingStudent Female LeadStudent Male LeadTeenager Female LeadTeenager Male Lead

Like Ai wo Kudasai, this drama also features Life, Music, Teacher Female Lead, and Youth themes with a 25% similarity match.

Comparable to GTO and Gokusen, a laid-back teacher decides to take on a side job for quick cash, only to discover she has been placed in charge of the "underachieving" class. This group includes five students who have been rejected by the prestigious school's administration, and the music class they are a part of surprisingly lacks any music.

Recommendation: Tentai Kansoku similar to Ai wo Kudasai
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Tentai Kansoku(天体観測)

2002Japan
DramaLifeYouthFriendshipRomance

Like Ai wo Kudasai, this drama also features Drama, Life, and Youth themes with a 25% similarity match.

The primary characters in "Searchin' for My Polestar" are a group of 7 friends who first met in college as members of the "Sagittarius" astronomical observation club. While they joined the club as an excuse to spend time at the beach in summer and go skiing in winter, their only real stargazing experience occurred at a summer camp during their senior year. Despite exchanging vows of eternal friendship, their busy schedules over the years have caused them to drift apart. It has now been 3 years since that memorable summer under the stars. Will their friendship continue to weaken, or will they find a way to strengthen their bond once again? (Fuji TV)

Recommendation: Engimono: Ishikawaken Gosanshi similar to Ai wo Kudasai
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Engimono: Ishikawaken Gosanshi(石川県伍参市)

2005Japan
DramaLifeYouthFriendshipMiniseries

Like Ai wo Kudasai, this drama also features Drama, Life, and Youth themes with a 25% similarity match.

Recommendation: Rocket Boys similar to Ai wo Kudasai
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Rocket Boys(ロケット・ボーイ)

2006Japan
DramaLifeYouthAdapted From A MangaSchool Setting

Like Ai wo Kudasai, this drama also features Drama, Life, and Youth themes with a 25% similarity match.

Based on the manga released by Futabasha Publishers, Ltd.

Recommendation: Daga, Jyonetsu wa Aru! similar to Ai wo Kudasai
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Daga, Jyonetsu wa Aru!(だが、情熱はある)

2023Japan
DramaLifeYouthComing Of AgeFriendship

Like Ai wo Kudasai, this drama also features Drama, Life, and Youth themes with a 25% similarity match.

A fictionalized account of the journey to success of two comedians who struggled with deep-seated insecurities. Wakabayashi Masayasu and Yamasato Ryota were not always pleasant individuals. They battled shyness, self-doubt, and feelings of inadequacy. Despite facing numerous setbacks, their determination and passion helped them survive the challenges of youth.

Recommendation: Teacher Oh Soon Nam similar to Ai wo Kudasai
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Teacher Oh Soon Nam(훈장 오순남)

2017South Korea
DramaLifeTeacher Female LeadYouthBirth SecretDeathFamily RelationshipInfidelityMelodramaSchool Setting

Like Ai wo Kudasai, this drama also features Drama, Life, Teacher Female Lead, and Youth themes with a 25% similarity match.

Oh Soon Nam works as an educator at a traditional Korean institution known as Jeokhyeonjae, where she supports her students' dreams like a close companion. However, her world shatters when she unexpectedly loses both Jeokhyeonjae and her daughter, Joon Yeong. Driven by a desire for justice, Soon Nam begins to investigate the circumstances surrounding her daughter’s death, forcing her to confront a difficult choice between seeking vengeance and upholding the principles she has cherished throughout her life. This television series focuses on a female teacher in a traditional Korean school who is married to the last heir of a prominent family, a role that comes with significant obligations. A tragedy disrupts her life, but in honor of her daughter, she evolves into a figure of admiration for her resilience and determination in overcoming challenges. (MBC)

Recommendation: Days We Stared at the Sun similar to Ai wo Kudasai
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Days We Stared at the Sun(他們在畢業的前一天爆炸)

2010Taiwan
DramaLifeYouthFriendshipMiniseries

Like Ai wo Kudasai, this drama also features Drama, Life, and Youth themes with a 25% similarity match.

Chen Hao Yuan is a diligent student known for his calm demeanor. In contrast, his close friend, Hong Cheng Yi, has a troubled past involving juvenile detention for a bank robbery. Despite their differences, they worked together to support a classmate struggling with addiction, uncover a teacher's hidden secrets, and investigate the disappearance of bees linked to an impending apocalypse in 2012. Their carefree outlook on life shifted to anger when they learned that a dishonest politician was behind the hardships faced by both of their families. (Dramawiki)

Recommendation: Pianissimo similar to Ai wo Kudasai
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Pianissimo(피아니시모)

2011South Korea
DramaLifeMusicMiniseriesRomance

Like Ai wo Kudasai, this drama also features Drama, Life, and Music themes with a 25% similarity match.

"PIANISSIMO" embodies the theme "Come & Goes in Silence," weaving through various love stories. This drama consists of 8 episodes, including Black City, Never Ending Love, Happy Fiction, Love is You, Grape Prince, Moebis, Magic Hour, and Meet, featuring renowned Hallyu stars and celebrated directors known for their contributions to melodrama. The cast includes members from SS501—Kim Kyu Jong, Kim Hyung Jun, Park JungMin—as well as singer Moon Hee Jun, Son Ho Young, Nam Gyu Ri, Tei, Bae Seul Ki, Seo Ji Young, former Baby V.OX member Shim Eun Jin, Kim EZ, Kong Hyun Joo, Hong Jong Oh, Park Ki Ung, Lee Tae Sung, Hong Soo Hyun, Won Jun Choi, among others, totaling over 30 Korean celebrities. With many musicians making their acting debuts in this series, viewers can expect a unique experience while watching. This drama was also released on DVD.

Recommendation: Sakura (2002) similar to Ai wo Kudasai
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Sakura (2002)(さくら)

2002Japan
DramaLifeTeacher Female LeadYouthAsadoraComedyJunior High SchoolSchool SettingShort Length SeriesStudent Supporting CharacterTeenager Supporting Character

Like Ai wo Kudasai, this drama also features Drama, Life, Teacher Female Lead, and Youth themes with a 24% similarity match.

Sakura follows the journey of Matsushita Sakura, a fourth-generation Japanese American woman from Hawaii, who relocates to a quaint town in Gifu, Japan to work as a language teacher for middle school students

Recommendation: We Were Once Children similar to Ai wo Kudasai
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We Were Once Children(みんな昔は子供だった)

2005Japan
DramaLifeTeacher Female LeadYouthChild Supporting CharacterCountryside SettingFriendshipMountain SettingSchool SettingStudent Supporting CharacterVillage Setting

Like Ai wo Kudasai, this drama also features Drama, Life, Teacher Female Lead, and Youth themes with a 24% similarity match.

This drama is set in a small branch school located in a mountain village that is at risk of being shut down. The story follows teacher Aiko and her six students as they navigate their daily lives. The genuine and open-hearted nature of the children, along with Aiko's dedication to her students, evokes nostalgic memories of our own childhoods, where even the smallest things brought joy. In a remote area of Japan, a branch school houses only one teacher and one student in its classroom. However, the dynamic shifts when a proposal is made for students to visit the mountain village for a study program. The teacher is taken aback by the lack of prior notice about this plan, while the student is left wondering how this new development will alter his current way of life. Amidst this uncertainty, a reception is organized to welcome the visiting schoolchildren to the village.

Recommendation: Our Youth (2018) similar to Ai wo Kudasai
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Our Youth (2018)(我们的青春期)

2018China
DramaLifeYouthComing Of AgeFamilyRomance

Like Ai wo Kudasai, this drama also features Drama, Life, and Youth themes with a 23% similarity match.

In the late 1980s, the focus of the story is on the interactions among five families living in a neighborhood. Situated in a small city in southern China, the community is comprised of individuals spanning various age groups. Within this setting, Gao Xiao Min resides with her three sisters, along with four boys who each possess unique personalities. The parents of these children share moments of concern and joy over the simplest of matters. Gao Xiao Min shoulders the responsibility of her family's financial obligations and her father's lack of employment. Meanwhile, Bao Zi's father navigates through various challenges. The narrative provides a glimpse into the everyday lives of the residents in this special neighborhood.

Recommendation: Invisible Journey similar to Ai wo Kudasai
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Invisible Journey(彩色世界)

2002Hong Kong
DramaLifeTeacher Female LeadBlindnessFriendshipRomance

Like Ai wo Kudasai, this drama also features Drama, Life, and Teacher Female Lead themes with a 23% similarity match.

The story follows Lam Lok Yi, a visually impaired music instructor, and Cheung Ka Faat, a temporary teacher, as they cross paths at a primary school in Ping Chau and develop a close friendship.

Recommendation: Placebo Cure similar to Ai wo Kudasai
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Placebo Cure(心理心裏有個謎)

2004Hong Kong
DramaLifePsychologicalComedyMedicalRomance

Like Ai wo Kudasai, this drama also features Drama, Life, and Psychological themes with a 23% similarity match.

The series focuses on the professional roles of Wallace, Joe, and San as they assist patients in resolving psychological issues. Wallace works as a psychologist, Joe as a psychiatrist, and San as a feng shui consultant. Despite being best friends, Wallace and Joe have a complicated relationship with San, who has harbored feelings for Joe for two decades. Initially rejected by Joe, San watches as Joe enters a relationship with Carman, Wallace's receptionist, unaware of Carman's hidden secrets. When Joe realizes his true feelings for San, it is too late. Despite a rocky start, San and Wallace eventually bond and become close friends. Wallace also grapples with his own psychological struggles. Together, the trio collaborates to aid individuals in overcoming personal challenges related to mental health.

Recommendation: Muri na Renai similar to Ai wo Kudasai
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Muri na Renai(無理な恋愛)

2008Japan
DramaLifeMusicComedyFamilyRomance

Like Ai wo Kudasai, this drama also features Drama, Life, and Music themes with a 23% similarity match.

Shogo, a man who has gone through a divorce and has a daughter, used to be part of a band when he was younger. However, the band disbanded quickly, leading him to start working at a record company. At 60 years old, he develops feelings for Kaede, who is 35 years old, but they have differing careers and beliefs. To complicate matters further, Kaede is already in a relationship with an attractive man.

Recommendation: Kami Tunes - Narase! DTM Joshi similar to Ai wo Kudasai
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Kami Tunes - Narase! DTM Joshi(神ちゅーんず ~鳴らせ!DTM女子~)

2019Japan
LifeMusicYouthFriendshipMiniseriesSchool Setting

Like Ai wo Kudasai, this drama also features Life, Music, and Youth themes with a 23% similarity match.

Six students from Ebisu Private Junior High School have been selected to participate in a program to develop Desktop Music (DTM).

Recommendation: Shinryouchuu -in the Room- similar to Ai wo Kudasai
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Shinryouchuu -in the Room-(心療中 -in the Room-)

2013Japan
DramaLifePsychologicalDoctor Male LeadPsychiatrist Male LeadSchool Setting

Like Ai wo Kudasai, this drama also features Drama, Life, and Psychological themes with a 23% similarity match.

At Kamikei Gakuen, Tenma Ryo works as a counselor, offering support to students, teachers, and parents who are in need of assistance

Recommendation: Mengxiang Yubei Sheng similar to Ai wo Kudasai
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Mengxiang Yubei Sheng(梦想预备生)

2013China
DramaMusicYouthC-PopMiniseriesMusicalRomance

Like Ai wo Kudasai, this drama also features Drama, Music, and Youth themes with a 21% similarity match.

The show highlights the traits of young people, including the vitality and optimism found on college campuses. It portrays the lively interactions between boys and girls, the mischievousness typical of youth, as well as the friendships, jealousy, misunderstandings, and love between peers and parents, and the common generation gap. Furthermore, "Dream Preparatory Student" is a youth musical with an uplifting theme, featuring a wide range of trendy and diverse song and dance performances. (Douban)

Recommendation: Bu Ailige Qarang similar to Ai wo Kudasai
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Bu Ailige Qarang(幸福家庭的烦恼 第一季)

2014China
DramaLifeTeacher Female LeadComedyFamilyNeighbors' RelationshipSitcom

Like Ai wo Kudasai, this drama also features Drama, Life, and Teacher Female Lead themes with a 21% similarity match.

Screenwriter Muzapbar, along with teacher Saniya and their three children, enjoy a content life in a contemporary residence in Xinjiang

Recommendation: In Those Hurried Years similar to Ai wo Kudasai
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In Those Hurried Years(致匆匆那些年)

2015China
DramaLifeYouthRadio Program Director Male LeadRomanceSchool SettingUniversity

Like Ai wo Kudasai, this drama also features Drama, Life, and Youth themes with a 21% similarity match.

One day, Yan Feng, a director at a broadcasting station, comes across a popular book in town. After reading it, he realizes that the plot closely mirrors his own past experience of a romantic relationship during his university days with Xia Xiao yu. Inspired by this discovery, Yan Feng and his team plan to create a program documenting their quest to find the author of the book and to delve deeper into Yan Feng's own personal story.

Recommendation: Innocent Years similar to Ai wo Kudasai
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Innocent Years(青谷子)

2021China
DramaTeacher Female LeadYouth1970sWeb Novel AdaptationSchool SettingStudent Supporting Character

Like Ai wo Kudasai, this drama also features Drama, Teacher Female Lead, and Youth themes with a 21% similarity match.

In 1977, the students of Wafang School were informed that their class would be disbanded due to the teacher's limitations. This caused uproar among the students, leading parents to pressure the principal to find a solution. Principal Wang sought help from the commune, but they were preoccupied with the return of educated youths and could not provide a teacher for Wafang School. Eventually, Principal Wang and Brigade Secretary Jiao enlisted the help of the last remaining female educated youth in the county who had not yet returned to the city. This individual, Fang Ge, arrived at Wafang School and made a significant impact on the students' lives, led by Jiao Building, Wu Zina, and San Fatty.

Recommendation: Eien no Kimi e similar to Ai wo Kudasai
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Eien no Kimi e(永遠の君へ)

2004Japan
DramaTeacher Female LeadYouthHigh SchoolSchool SettingStudent Supporting CharacterTeenager Supporting Character

Like Ai wo Kudasai, this drama also features Drama, Teacher Female Lead, and Youth themes with a 21% similarity match.

Asakura Harumi, a music teacher in high school, and Kyoji Hiyama, a manager at a cabaret, initially clashed due to their differing circumstances. However, they eventually found themselves drawn to each other and fell in love. Unbeknownst to them at the time, they were actually half-siblings. Upon learning the truth, Kyoji lashed out in anger and despair, while Harumi sought to be closer to him. Despite the initial harmony, Kyoji's past sins began to affect Harumi's mental health. Unaware of the true extent of the harm he had caused, Kyoji remained by her side as her condition worsened.

Recommendation: Medaka similar to Ai wo Kudasai
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Medaka(めだか)

2004Japan
DramaLifeTeacher Female LeadNight SchoolSchool SettingStudent Supporting CharacterTeacher Male Lead

Like Ai wo Kudasai, this drama also features Drama, Life, and Teacher Female Lead themes with a 21% similarity match.

Takako Meguro has always dreamed of getting married and leaving her job. However, her life takes an unexpected turn when she becomes a teacher at a night school. Initially, she lacks motivation and doesn't take her job seriously. But she soon realizes that teaching at night school is more challenging than she anticipated. The students are a mix of high-school dropouts, businessmen, cabaret girls, and other unique individuals. Many of them are older than Takako, and she even discovers that one of her former elementary school classmates is among the students. Adjusting to her new schedule of working at night and sleeping during the day, Takako finds herself unable to attend social events to meet potential partners. Despite feeling resigned to this new way of life, a particular incident sparks a fire within Takako, leading to a passionate outburst towards her students.

Recommendation: Don't Go! Ryoma similar to Ai wo Kudasai
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Don't Go! Ryoma(ゆくな!龍馬)

2005Japan
Attempted SuicideDramaYouthComedyDivision 1FantasyMiniseries

Like Ai wo Kudasai, this drama also features Attempted Suicide, Drama, and Youth themes with a 21% similarity match.

A comedic story about a young girl who attempted suicide, and Ryoma Sakamoto and Shintaro Nakaoka, who assist her in time-traveling to the present day.

Recommendation: Muse no Kagami similar to Ai wo Kudasai
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Muse no Kagami(ミューズの鏡)

2012Japan
DramaLifeMusicMelodramaRomanceSchool SettingShort Length Series

Like Ai wo Kudasai, this drama also features Drama, Life, and Music themes with a 21% similarity match.

In the story "Muse no Kagami," Rino Sashihara portrays a regular girl from a rural area without any remarkable attributes. Her life changes when she meets Okita Ryu, a once-popular actor, who recognizes her talent for quickly memorizing lines and her hidden acting skills. Impressed by her abilities, he guides her towards pursuing a career in acting.

Recommendation: Utsunuke similar to Ai wo Kudasai
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Utsunuke(うつヌケ)

2018Japan
DepressionLifePsychologicalBusinessIllnessMental IllnessMiniseries

Like Ai wo Kudasai, this drama also features Depression, Life, and Psychological themes with a 21% similarity match.

Tanaka Keiichi used to work as a salaryman while also pursuing a career as a manga artist. After struggling with depression for a decade, he was able to overcome it. Now, he mentors individuals from various walks of life alongside his assistant Kaneko, assisting them in conquering depression effectively.

Recommendation: Awl similar to Ai wo Kudasai
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Awl(송곳)

2015South Korea
DramaLifeWorkplace ViolenceAdapted From A WebtoonBased On A True StoryManager Supporting CharacterViolence

Like Ai wo Kudasai, this drama also features Drama, Life, and Workplace Violence themes with a 21% similarity match.

Soo In, a shy individual with a strong sense of justice, resigns from the military after growing disenchanted with its diminishing values. He then takes on the role of head manager at a retail store, where he becomes furious at the company's unethical practices, including terminating part-time employees just before they qualify for benefits. Distressed by this immoral treatment, Soo In reaches out to a labor counseling center and connects with Go Shin, the manager there. Equipped with knowledge of the Labor Act, he embarks on a courageous fight against corporate wrongdoing, determined to restore neglected labor rights.

Recommendation: Love Is All Around (2004) similar to Ai wo Kudasai
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Love Is All Around (2004)(사랑을 할꺼야)

2004South Korea
DramaLifeYouthFamily RelationshipFirst LoveRomanceSchool Setting

Like Ai wo Kudasai, this drama also features Drama, Life, and Youth themes with a 21% similarity match.

Everyone experiences their first love, and often, it doesn't conclude on a joyful note. Jin Bo Ra is not exempt from this reality, facing both her first love and a daunting predicament. The man she adores deeply is revealed to be the son of her mother's partner. She never anticipated that her affection would fade away so quickly. Moreover, she failed to fully communicate her feelings. She learned the hard way that if you miss that chance and that moment, love can evaporate like ice cream in the sun.

Recommendation: Haitatsu Saretai Watashitachi similar to Ai wo Kudasai
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Haitatsu Saretai Watashitachi(配達されたい私たち)

2013Japan
DepressionDramaLifePsychologicalBased On A True StoryDeathFormer Athlete Supporting CharacterFormer Teacher Supporting CharacterMarried Female LeadMarried Male LeadPartially Filmed AbroadPostman Male LeadSuicide

Like Ai wo Kudasai, this drama also features Depression, Drama, Life, and Psychological themes with a 21% similarity match.

Sawano, a man aged 32, loses his job and is struggling with depression. His relationship with his wife and 6-year-old son is also strained. While contemplating suicide at a deserted site, he comes across 7 letters left there 7 years ago. He embarks on a journey to deliver these letters, viewing it as a countdown of his life. Along the way, he begins to realize the value of life.

Recommendation: Hidarikiki no Eren similar to Ai wo Kudasai
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Hidarikiki no Eren(左ききのエレン)

2019Japan
DramaLifeWorkplace ViolenceYouthAdapted From A MangaAdvertising IndustryGenius Female LeadHardworking Male LeadIll Female LeadMarketing IndustryStudent Female LeadStudent Male LeadStudent Supporting Character

Like Ai wo Kudasai, this drama also features Drama, Life, Workplace Violence, and Youth themes with a 21% similarity match.

Asakura Koichi is employed as a designer at a marketing firm. Despite putting in a lot of effort, he is not acknowledged for his work, which leaves him feeling disheartened. Seeking solace, he revisits a location tied to his past with Yamagishi Eren. On the other hand, Yamagishi Eren, also known as "The Southpaw" (Hidarikiki), is an artist based in New York. She possesses great talent as a painter, but her exceptional abilities come with their own set of challenges.

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Black Dog(블랙독)

2019South Korea
DramaLifeTeacher Female LeadTraumaCharacter DevelopmentComedyHardworking Female LeadHigh SchoolNepotismSismanceSmart Female LeadSocial CommentaryTeamwork

Like Ai wo Kudasai, this drama also features Drama, Life, Teacher Female Lead, and Trauma themes with a 21% similarity match.

A young woman named Go Ha Neul embarks on a temporary teaching position at a private institution, motivated by a teacher who once played a crucial role in her survival. As she faces the demands of a highly competitive educational environment, she aims to nurture her students' aspirations while evolving with them. She is supported by Park Seong Sun, the head of career counseling renowned for her unwavering commitment to students, as well as her colleagues Bae Myung Soo and Do YeonU, who collaborate to address the obstacles encountered in the ruthless atmosphere of private schooling.

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Shounen no Abyss(少年のアビス)

2022Japan
Attempted SuicideDepressionDramaPsychologicalAbusive ParentAge GapRomanceSexual ContentSuicidal Male LeadSuicidal Supporting CharacterSuicide PactTeacher Supporting CharacterWriter Supporting Character

Like Ai wo Kudasai, this drama also features Attempted Suicide, Depression, Drama, and Psychological themes with a 21% similarity match.

Kurose Reiji was born in a rural area and has always believed that he is unable to leave his hometown. With responsibilities to care for his shut-in brother and elderly grandmother, as well as being under the control of Minegishi Gen, Reiji feels trapped. On the other hand, his childhood friend Akiyama Sakuko dreams of leaving their dull town behind and experiencing the excitement of Tokyo. Reiji finds solace in watching the idol group "Acrylic" and their member Aoe Nagi as a way to escape his mundane life. However, when he unexpectedly encounters Aoe Nagi in their dreary town, Reiji becomes entangled in a series of scandalous events linked to the past. Struggling to navigate the darkness he has been dragged into, Reiji must confront a web of lies, obsession, and betrayal that threatens to destroy him. (MyAnimeList)

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My Mister(나의 아저씨)

2018South Korea
DepressionDramaLifePsychologicalCorruptionGrandma-Granddaughter RelationshipHealingInfidelityNice Male LeadPoor Female LeadPower StruggleSmart Female LeadWarm Man-Cold Woman

Like Ai wo Kudasai, this drama also features Depression, Drama, Life, and Psychological themes with a 21% similarity match.

Park Dong Hun is a middle-aged engineer who is married to attorney Kang Yun Hui. However, his life is far from fulfilling, as he supports two unemployed brothers, Sang Hun and Gi Hun, who depend on him. Additionally, his wife is clandestinely involved with CEO Do Jun Yeong, who happens to be both his boss and a former college classmate. One day, after receiving an unexpected bribe, Dong Hun realizes that his colleague Lee Ji An witnessed the event. Ji An is a young part-time employee at Dong Hun's firm, struggling with debt and managing the care of her ailing grandmother alone. As Dong Hun becomes embroiled in his brothers' attempts to regain stability and the internal conflicts within the company between the CEO and his adversaries, he remains oblivious to the fact that CEO Jun Yeong intends to eliminate him and that Ji An is acting on his behalf.

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Project 17: Skate Our Souls(极限17 滑魂)

2019China
Attempted SuicideDepressionDramaYouthFather-Son RelationshipFriendshipIllnessMelodramaMental IllnessSchool SettingSelf-harmSkateboardingSports

Like Ai wo Kudasai, this drama also features Attempted Suicide, Depression, Drama, and Youth themes with a 21% similarity match.

By engaging in skateboarding, a young man struggling with depression is able to conquer his fears and discover the comfort of friendship. Yang Bu Fan and his father moved from their hometown in the Southern region to a bustling city to seek better educational opportunities for Bu Fan. However, Bu Fan's academic performance suffers as he struggles to adapt to his new environment, leading to sleepless nights. One day, Bu Fan observes a group of skaters with unique styles and is invited by their leader, Chen Xi Wen, to give skateboarding a try. Despite falling during his first attempt, Bu Fan surprisingly feels no pain as he kneels on the ground. That night, he experiences the most restful sleep he has had in a while. Concerned that skateboarding may have a negative influence on his son, Bu Fan's father prohibits him from pursuing the sport. With the encouragement of Su Li Shan, a teacher-in-training, Bu Fan learns skateboarding techniques from Chen Xi Wen. However, a mishap where Bu Fan accidentally injures Chen Xi Wen leaves him filled with guilt. Contemplating abandoning his newfound passion, Bu Fan ultimately finds the strength to persevere with the support of his loved ones.

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Ma Xiangyang Went to the Countryside(马向阳下乡记)

2014China
DramaLife

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Created by Shandong TV, this series portrays the experiences and growth of a rural individual.

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Entering a New Era(风再起时)

2018China
DramaLife

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As a result of the economic changes initiated in 1978 and the subsequent demilitarization, Fang Bang Yan (Lu Yi) and other exceptional soldiers are faced with transitioning to new careers such as entrepreneurship or employment in state-owned companies. Through the story of Bang Yan choosing to venture into entrepreneurship, Entering a New Era illustrates the impact of reforms and rapid economic growth on individuals' daily lives. (CdramaBase)

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All I Want for Love Is You(满满喜欢你)

2019China
DramaLifeTraumaYouthComedyFirst LoveFriends To LoversHigh School To Working LifeLove TriangleMedicalRomanceSchool SettingSlow Burn RomanceSmart Male Lead

Like Ai wo Kudasai, this drama also features Drama, Life, Trauma, and Youth themes with a 20% similarity match.

High school junior Gu Xiao Man excels in sanda fighting but struggles academically, jeopardizing her graduation. When she is paired with Zuo An, a brilliant student who volunteers to tutor her, Xiao Man finds herself drawn to him. Unbeknownst to her, Zuo An harbors feelings for her as well. With his guidance, Xiao Man's grades improve, leading to their successful graduation and admission to the same university. As they spend more time together, their mutual attraction becomes evident. Will their relationship flourish?

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A Piece of Your Mind(반의 반)

2020South Korea
DepressionDramaLifeMusicAge GapArtificial IntelligenceCharacter DevelopmentHealingMelodramaNice Male LeadRomanceSlow Burn RomanceSlow Burn StorySuccessful Male Lead

Like Ai wo Kudasai, this drama also features Depression, Drama, Life, and Music themes with a 20% similarity match.

Moon Ha Won, a well-known innovator in artificial intelligence and the creator of the M&H portal site, is celebrated for his commitment, logical thinking, and compassionate demeanor

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The Sun Shines On Me(日头日头照着我)

2020China
DramaLife

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Ren Wenxiu sought employment at the township government due to family conflicts with Han Chunmei's neighbors. During her time there, she encountered several individuals who had previously caused her trouble: veteran Zhang Lin, middle school teacher Yang Zhigang, township government secretary Li Ping, and Wang Li. Despite initially looking down on Zhang Lin, Wenxiu aspired to become an official and work diligently. Zhang Lin, known for his tough and hard-working personality, had conflicting working styles with others. Over time, Zhang Lin developed feelings for Wenxiu as they grew closer. Coincidentally, Wenxiu ended up marrying Yang Zhigang. Wang Li, Yang Zhigang's ex-girlfriend, not only disrupted Wenxiu's family life but also caused issues at work. When Zhang Lin's Weihe River Governance Office faced a shortage of manpower, Wenxiu joined the team out of concern for the villagers at risk of flooding along the river. Together, they successfully averted the threat of floods and worked towards a prosperous and harmonious society where people coexisted peacefully with water. As a result, Ren Wenxiu was able to achieve her goal of joining the party.