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Anti-Hero(アンチヒーロー)

2024Japan
Criminal Justice SystemDramaEccentric Male LeadGenius Male LeadInvestigationLawLaw Firm SettingLawyer Male LeadManipulative Male LeadMiniseriesMysteryParalegal Supporting CharacterSuspenseThriller

In Japan, almost all criminal cases that are brought to trial result in a conviction with a success rate of 99.9%. Despite overwhelming evidence suggesting guilt, a skilled lawyer can still secure an acquittal for their client. In certain situations, minor details can cause a shift between good and evil, turning good individuals into bad actors.

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Recommendation: 99.9: Keiji Senmon Bengoshi similar to Anti-Hero
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99.9: Keiji Senmon Bengoshi(99.9-刑事専門弁護士-)

2016Japan
Criminal Justice SystemEccentric Male LeadInvestigationLawLaw Firm SettingLawyer Male LeadMiniseriesMysteryComedySignature Move

Like Anti-Hero, this drama also features Criminal Justice System, Eccentric Male Lead, Investigation, Law, Law Firm Setting, Lawyer Male Lead, Miniseries, and Mystery themes with a 50% similarity match.

Hiroto Miyama is a struggling attorney who specializes in handling criminal cases, despite facing financial difficulties. He is dedicated to seeking justice in the few cases where the truth may differ from Japan's high conviction rate of 99.9%. One day, Hiroto is recruited by Haruhiko Madarame, the renowned leader of Madarame Law Firm, one of the top four law firms in the country. Hiroto Miyama teams up with Atsuhiro Sada, a successful lawyer known for his expertise in civil cases and ability to generate significant profits for the firm. Unlike Atsuhiro, Hiroto has little interest in pursuing criminal cases due to their limited financial returns.

Recommendation: Kokuhatsu - Kokusen Bengonin similar to Anti-Hero
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Kokuhatsu - Kokusen Bengonin(告発~国選弁護人)

2011Japan
Criminal Justice SystemInvestigationLawLaw Firm SettingMiniseriesMysterySuspenseThrillerNovel AdaptationAttorney Male Lead

Like Anti-Hero, this drama also features Criminal Justice System, Investigation, Law, Law Firm Setting, Miniseries, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 50% similarity match.

Attorney Sawara serves as a public defender who prioritizes seeking justice over financial gain. He fearlessly advocates for the vulnerable, putting their well-being above his own safety. Supporting Sawara and his daughter both financially and emotionally is Junko Tanaka, the younger sister of Sawara's late wife. Sawara's daughter, Tsuruko, is actively involved in an international volunteer medical organization and is engaged to Kengo Sato. Sawara collaborates with Kenji Tsuruoka & Hiroshi Tomita at his law firm. The plot thickens when a woman is accused of murdering her husband, a prominent figure in the construction industry. A mysterious woman intervenes, revealing connections to a powerful global figure. As secrets unfold, Sawara is compelled to defend the accused woman in this high-stakes case.

Recommendation: Seigi no Tenbin similar to Anti-Hero
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Seigi no Tenbin(正義の天秤)

2021Japan
DramaGenius Male LeadInvestigationLawLawyer Male LeadMiniseriesMysteryNovel Adaptation

Like Anti-Hero, this drama also features Drama, Genius Male Lead, Investigation, Law, Lawyer Male Lead, Miniseries, and Mystery themes with a 47% similarity match.

Kazuya Takano, a former surgeon turned lawyer, is known for his exceptional intelligence and logical reasoning skills. He is recruited by the Shidanzaka Law Office after the sudden passing of the firm's founder. The late founder's daughter, also a lawyer, enlists Kazuya's help in reviving the law office. Working alongside four other lawyers in room 1, they specialize in criminal cases. Each of the four lawyers comes from diverse backgrounds and possesses unique personalities. The team consists of the late founder's rookie daughter, a former NEET with an inferiority complex, a proud ex-judge, and a compassionate ex-detective.

Recommendation: 99.9: Keiji Senmon Bengoshi Season 2 similar to Anti-Hero
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99.9: Keiji Senmon Bengoshi Season 2(99.9-刑事専門弁護士-Season II)

2018Japan
Criminal Justice SystemEccentric Male LeadInvestigationLawLaw Firm SettingLawyer Male LeadMiniseriesMysteryComedyJudge Supporting CharacterLawyer Supporting CharacterSignature Move

Like Anti-Hero, this drama also features Criminal Justice System, Eccentric Male Lead, Investigation, Law, Law Firm Setting, Lawyer Male Lead, Miniseries, and Mystery themes with a 44% similarity match.

Miyama Hiroto, a youthful attorney dedicated to advocating for the innocent in a nation with a high conviction rate, is employed at Madarame Law Firm. Within the firm, Hiroto collaborates with Sada Atsuhiro to investigate facts in cases brought forth by their clients. The team at Madarame Law Firm is further strengthened by the addition of former Judge Ozaki Maiko.

Recommendation: Mikkoku wa Utau Season 2 similar to Anti-Hero
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Mikkoku wa Utau Season 2(密告はうたう2)

2024Japan
DramaInvestigationMiniseriesMysterySuspenseThriller

Like Anti-Hero, this drama also features Drama, Investigation, Miniseries, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 43% similarity match.

The First Personnel Division of the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department is a specialized team tasked with conducting inspections to uncover misconduct among the large workforce of over 40,000 personnel in the police department. Simply being under inspection can potentially ruin a police officer's career. Inspectors like Sara Masaki are known as the police within the police, carrying out their duties in solitude. After two years, Sara stumbles upon a conspiracy that will have far-reaching implications for the entire police organization.

Recommendation: Chase (2010) similar to Anti-Hero
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Chase (2010)(チェイス~国税査察官~)

2010Japan
DramaInvestigationMiniseriesMysterySuspenseThrillerDetective Fiction

Like Anti-Hero, this drama also features Drama, Investigation, Miniseries, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 40% similarity match.

The tale revolves around Haruma Sosuke, an experienced tax inspector, and Murakumo Shuji, a proficient consultant specializing in tax evasion. Haruma believed that his simple life and the world of tax evasion were unrelated, until one day their paths crossed...

Recommendation: Zouka no Mitsu similar to Anti-Hero
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Zouka no Mitsu(造花の蜜)

2011Japan
DramaInvestigationMiniseriesMysterySuspenseThrillerDetective Supporting Character

Like Anti-Hero, this drama also features Drama, Investigation, Miniseries, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 40% similarity match.

The story begins with the abduction of a young child, which appears to be a kidnapping for ransom. However, the kidnapper surprises everyone by not demanding a specific amount of money, instead leaving it up to the victim to decide. This puts the police in a difficult position as they try to figure out the kidnapper's motives. Adding to the challenge, the ransom exchange is set to take place in a public location during the daytime, adding insult to injury for the authorities. As the case unfolds, it becomes clear that this is just the beginning of a much larger and more complex investigation involving a 700 million yen ransom. Can Detective Hashiba, a seasoned expert in kidnapping cases, successfully apprehend the elusive criminal known as Ran?

Recommendation: 64 (2015) similar to Anti-Hero
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64 (2015)(64)

2015Japan
DramaInvestigationMiniseriesMysterySuspenseThrillerNovel Adaptation

Like Anti-Hero, this drama also features Drama, Investigation, Miniseries, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 40% similarity match.

Amidst a dispute between the public relations office of D Prefectural Police and the correspondents club regarding the anonymity of perpetrators, it has been decided that a director from the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department will visit the family of the victim in a significant unsolved case from 1989, just a week before the statute of limitations expires. The case involves the kidnapping and murder of Shoko-chan, which remains the most heinous crime in the history of D Prefectural Police. The family of the victim has declined the director's offer to extend condolences. A strict confidentiality order has been issued for all individuals involved in the case, including the investigators from that time. This has created a barrier between the Criminal Investigations Department and the Police Affairs Department. Additionally, a mysterious memo has surfaced, followed by a new kidnapping that bears a striking resemblance to the 1989 case just before the director's scheduled visit.

Recommendation: Scandal Senmon Bengoshi QUEEN similar to Anti-Hero
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Scandal Senmon Bengoshi QUEEN(スキャンダル専門弁護士QUEEN)

2019Japan
Criminal Justice SystemDramaInvestigationLawLaw Firm SettingMysterySuspenseThrillerComedyDeathEmotionally Strong Female LeadMurderNews IndustryWorkplace Violence

Like Anti-Hero, this drama also features Criminal Justice System, Drama, Investigation, Law, Law Firm Setting, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 40% similarity match.

The protagonist, Himi Ko, is a skilled lawyer specializing in crisis management. Instead of working in the courtroom, she operates behind the scenes of major scandals. Known as a brilliant "spin doctor," she has successfully resolved 99.9% of her clients' problems and demands, even turning lies into truth when necessary. She is passionate about empowering women, particularly those facing crises, and is dedicated to solving complex cases. This drama showcases her unwavering determination to assist individuals in their most desperate moments.

Recommendation: Fairy Valley Incident similar to Anti-Hero
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Fairy Valley Incident(神仙谷事件)

2012Taiwan
DramaInvestigationMiniseriesMysterySuspenseThrillerCrime

Like Anti-Hero, this drama also features Drama, Investigation, Miniseries, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 40% similarity match.

At the renowned Fairy Valley in Taiwan, a hot spring villa hosted a soft opening for a select group of celebrities, politicians, and Hakka scholars. The tranquility of the event is shattered when a lifeless body is found the following day. Feng, a new staff member at the villa, becomes suspicious of the guests' peculiar behavior, sensing hidden connections and secrets among them. With the help of his sister and a college acquaintance, Feng embarks on a quest to unveil the truth behind the mysterious deaths that continue to occur. (CATCHPLAY+)

Recommendation: The Dangerous City similar to Anti-Hero
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The Dangerous City(城市·獵人)

2013Taiwan
DramaInvestigationMiniseriesMysterySuspenseThrillerAction

Like Anti-Hero, this drama also features Drama, Investigation, Miniseries, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 40% similarity match.

Recommendation: Kami no Tsuki similar to Anti-Hero
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Kami no Tsuki(紙の月)

2014Japan
DramaInvestigationMiniseriesMysterySuspenseThrillerNovel Adaptation

Like Anti-Hero, this drama also features Drama, Investigation, Miniseries, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 40% similarity match.

Rinka Umezawa, a homemaker, seeks out small joys in life. Her husband, Masabumi, is committed to supporting her. The couple does not have any children. Rinka decides to take on a part-time job at a bank, where she visits clients' homes and occasionally assists them with household tasks, earning their trust. During one visit to client Kojo Hirabayashi's home, she encounters his grandson Kota, who asks for money. This interaction has a profound impact on Rinka. Subsequently, she steals one hundred million yen from the bank and disappears. Two years later, Rinka's former classmates Yuko Okazaki and Aki Nakaji uncover her embezzlement scheme and confront their own inner demons.

Recommendation: Kazoku no Tabiji similar to Anti-Hero
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Kazoku no Tabiji(家族の旅路 家族を殺された男と殺した男)

2018Japan
DramaInvestigationLawLawyer Male LeadMiniseriesMysterySuspenseThrillerNovel AdaptationAdopted Male LeadDeathFather-Son RelationshipHidden IdentityWrongfully Accused

Like Anti-Hero, this drama also features Drama, Investigation, Law, Lawyer Male Lead, Miniseries, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 40% similarity match.

In a gripping tale of suspense, a young attorney who survived the brutal murder of his family three decades ago comes face to face with a convict on death row. Asari Yusuke, the attorney, is tasked with seeking a retrial for the convict, Yanase Kozo, who was responsible for the deaths of Yusuke's parents and grandfather. Through the course of investigating the case, Yusuke uncovers a series of shocking revelations that are connected to him personally, prompting him to question his own identity. Balancing his professional duty with his personal emotions, Yusuke embarks on a journey of self-discovery, grappling with difficult decisions and challenging emotions. The story delves into themes of love, loss, and honor, ultimately posing the question of what truly defines a person's identity.

Recommendation: Misleading Track similar to Anti-Hero
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Misleading Track(叠影危情)

2005Hong Kong
DramaInvestigationLawLawyer Male LeadMysterySuspenseThrillerDeathMurderRomanceWrongfully Accused

Like Anti-Hero, this drama also features Drama, Investigation, Law, Lawyer Male Lead, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 39% similarity match.

Yan Ting was wrongly accused of killing her husband Yuen Man San in Taiwan, leading to her imprisonment for five years. With her family in Hong Kong turning their backs on her, Yan Ting's son was taken care of by her close friend Wun Suk Lan. Due to her good behavior in prison, she was released early and returned to Hong Kong. There, she meets a compassionate lawyer named Lo Lei Ho and starts working at his law firm. Along with searching for her son, Yan Ting is also trying to mend her broken relationship with her family. Meanwhile, she believes she sees Man San in the bustling streets of Hong Kong, leading her to question his death. Man San, now married to Chiang Nga Yi, is attempting to gain approval from her father. Unexpectedly, Suk Lan returns to Hong Kong from America claiming to be Man San's wife as well. As more surprising events unfold, the true identity of Man San is revealed to the other characters, leading to a series of deaths in order to protect his secret.

Recommendation: Kyoto Ninjou Sousa File similar to Anti-Hero
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Kyoto Ninjou Sousa File(京都人情捜査ファイル)

2015Japan
DramaInvestigationMiniseriesMysterySuspenseThrillerDetective FictionFormer Detective Male Lead

Like Anti-Hero, this drama also features Drama, Investigation, Miniseries, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 38% similarity match.

A specialized division within the police force, known as the Crime Victims Support Unit, provides assistance to individuals and their families who have been affected by a crime. They offer support, answer questions, assist with funeral arrangements, and handle media inquiries. Unlike other units, they do not have the authority to conduct official investigations, which can make it challenging to uncover the truth for those seeking answers. TogakureTetsuya, a former detective from the First Investigative Division of the Kyoto Prefectural Police, takes it upon himself to conduct independent investigations.

Recommendation: Specialist (2016) similar to Anti-Hero
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Specialist (2016)(スペシャリスト)

2016Japan
DramaInvestigationMiniseriesMysterySuspenseThrillerDetective FictionDetective Male Lead

Like Anti-Hero, this drama also features Drama, Investigation, Miniseries, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 38% similarity match.

A decade ago, Takuma Yoshito was arrested and charged with attempted murder. Despite receiving a 15-year prison sentence, evidence later revealed that he was wrongly accused, leading to his exoneration. Subsequently, Takuma was reinstated to the Kyoto Prefectural Police due to his expertise in criminal psychology. He then transferred to Tokyo, where he joined a newly formed unit without a designated name. Motivated by the tragic death of a significant individual, Takuma decides to join the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department to uncover a major conspiracy. He partners with a young female detective named Maria, who harbors a secret and happens to be the niece of the Commissioner General of the National Police Agency.

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Joshu Seven(女囚セブン)

2017Japan
DramaInvestigationMiniseriesMysterySuspenseThrillerComedyPrison Setting

Like Anti-Hero, this drama also features Drama, Investigation, Miniseries, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 38% similarity match.

Kamiwatari Kotone, a geisha based in Kyoto, finds herself in a difficult situation when her colleague is murdered while she is asleep after a night of revelry. Wrongfully accused of the crime, Kotone is imprisoned and faces harassment from fellow inmates. Drawing on the teachings of experienced geishas, she manages to endure the challenges in prison. Eventually, Kotone uncovers the truth behind the framing and her imprisonment.

Recommendation: Chase Season 2 similar to Anti-Hero
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Chase Season 2(チェイス第2章)

2018Japan
DramaInvestigationMiniseriesMysterySuspenseThrillerAssistant Director Female LeadJournalist Male Lead

Like Anti-Hero, this drama also features Drama, Investigation, Miniseries, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 38% similarity match.

BS Toto's program "Sunset News" gained national attention for uncovering the truth about a false murder accusation case. However, the fame was short-lived, and the staff quickly faded from Japan's memory, returning to their usual struggles. Aizawa Mai stumbles upon an old case involving a murder for insurance money, a child's abandoned body, and a woman named Saga Kanako who was the sole suspect. Despite maintaining her silence during the police investigation and being acquitted due to lack of evidence, Saga received compensation from the government, causing confusion among those familiar with the case. Mai teams up with freelance journalist Mikami to investigate further and discovers a possible link to hypnosis in the crime. After confirming their theory with a real-life demonstration, they are met with resistance from their boss, Hasegawa, who orders them to stop. Undeterred, Mai continues her pursuit of the truth, even reaching out to the suspect Kanako, who retaliates with a terrifying display of hypnosis. The situation escalates when Mai is found in a precarious position, prompting Mikami to rush to her aid. Can BS Toto's news program once again make waves in Japan with this dangerous story?

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Namonaki Fukushuusha ZEGEN(名もなき復讐者 ZEGEN)

2019Japan
DramaInvestigationMiniseriesMysterySuspenseThrillerNovel AdaptationRevenge

Like Anti-Hero, this drama also features Drama, Investigation, Miniseries, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 38% similarity match.

The series follows the story of the main character "Zegen" as he pursues vengeance following his wife's tragic death. Li Xue Lan arrives in Japan to seek employment to cover her husband's medical expenses back in China. With Zegen's help, she starts working at a massage parlor in Kawasaki. Worried about her situation due to her temporary visa, he suggests a fake marriage with an older man. Inspired by Jou Tomioka's novel.

Recommendation: Shin Kuko Senkyo similar to Anti-Hero
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Shin Kuko Senkyo(新空港占拠)

2024Japan
DramaInvestigationMiniseriesMysterySuspenseThrillerActionDetective Male Lead

Like Anti-Hero, this drama also features Drama, Investigation, Miniseries, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 38% similarity match.

A recent incident involving a significant takeover has taken place in an undisclosed location within Kanagawa Prefecture

Recommendation: Fantasy Tower similar to Anti-Hero
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Fantasy Tower(환상거탑)

2013South Korea
DramaInvestigationMiniseriesMysterySuspenseThrillerAnthologyFantasy

Like Anti-Hero, this drama also features Drama, Investigation, Miniseries, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 38% similarity match.

A collection of fantasy dramas that encompasses a range of creative ideas, enigmas, and suspenseful elements.

Recommendation: Seigi no Tenbin Season 2 similar to Anti-Hero
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Seigi no Tenbin Season 2(正義の天秤 season2)

2023Japan
DramaInvestigationLawLawyer Male LeadMiniseriesMysteryNovel AdaptationSmart Male Lead

Like Anti-Hero, this drama also features Drama, Investigation, Law, Lawyer Male Lead, Miniseries, and Mystery themes with a 38% similarity match.

Taking place three months after the conclusion of the initial season of "Justice in a Balance," the story unfolds following the mysterious disappearance of Takano Kazuya from the Shidanzaka Law Office. Despite Saeki Mei's attempts to reach out to Takano Kazuya, he remains elusive. During this period, the lawyers in room 1 are confronted with challenging cases, such as Kiryu Miyuki's pursuit of a retrial for a case in which she previously served as the judge and delivered a guilty verdict.

Recommendation: Century Lao Che similar to Anti-Hero
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Century Lao Che(百年老宅)

2009China
DramaInvestigationMysterySuspenseThriller

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Recommendation: Be Irreconcilable similar to Anti-Hero
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Be Irreconcilable(势不两立)

2014China
DramaInvestigationMysterySuspenseThriller

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Recommendation: Two Women in the War similar to Anti-Hero
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Two Women in the War(兩個女人的戰爭)

2016China
DramaInvestigationMysterySuspenseThriller

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Recommendation: Double Characters similar to Anti-Hero
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Double Characters(夜行人)

2017China
DramaInvestigationMysterySuspenseThriller

Like Anti-Hero, this drama also features Drama, Investigation, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 36% similarity match.

Three years ago, Tang Ming Xuan's wife Xie Wei passed away in what was believed to be a suicide, a situation that has troubled the family ever since. At the wedding ceremony of Ke Yuan and Ming Xuan three years later, new information came to light when a mysterious individual, Solution Days, appeared, bringing back memories of the past. Ke Yuan stood by Ming Xuan, refusing to believe Solution Days' accusations and remaining convinced of Ming Xuan's innocence. Solution Days suspected foul play in Xie Wei's death and set out to uncover the truth, using various tactics to take control of the company and investigate the real cause of Xie Wei's demise. As new evidence emerged, the hidden secrets surrounding Ming Xuan began to unravel, bringing danger closer to Ke Yuan as she navigated a world of love and deception. Ultimately, Ming Xuan's true nature was revealed.

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The Girls (2020)(女孩们在那年夏天)

2020China
InvestigationMiniseriesMysterySuspenseThriller

Like Anti-Hero, this drama also features Investigation, Miniseries, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 36% similarity match.

A group of women who once shared a dormitory together are now in their thirties, facing challenges in their personal lives, careers, and marriages. An unexpected reunion brings them back together, but they soon realize that there are hidden complexities among them. The host of the gathering, Lin Ji (played by Fan Shiqi), receives a video from 15 years ago that belonged to their former roommate, Jiang Yuanyuan, who tragically took her own life that summer. In the video, Jiang mentions feeling betrayed by a close friend. The incident continues to haunt the women, especially when Lin Ji brings up Jiang's death during the reunion. As they try to leave, they discover that the door has been locked from the outside. The mystery of what truly happened that fateful summer and why Jiang Yuanyuan died unfolds as the night progresses.

Recommendation: Summer Heat (2006) similar to Anti-Hero
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Summer Heat (2006)(心慌、心郁、逐個捉)

2006Hong Kong
DramaInvestigationMysterySuspenseThriller

Like Anti-Hero, this drama also features Drama, Investigation, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 36% similarity match.

When Sui Ning was young, she had a close bond with her father after her mother passed away. However, as she got older, their relationship became strained. Sui Ning became consumed with work and found her father irritating. One day, her father invited her to visit their ancestral village for a vacation. Sui Ning couldn't understand why her father was so attached to his hometown. When she was called back to work, her father decided to go alone. Later that night, Sui Ning rushed to the village after finishing work, only to find her father's yacht had exploded. Believing her father was inside, she contacted her police officer boyfriend Lau Ho Fat. Despite their efforts to search the water, her father's body was not found. Sui Ning suspected foul play and began to distrust the villagers, uncovering her father's troubled history with them. Will she be able to uncover the truth and find the person responsible for her father's death?

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Sodom no Ringo(ソドムの林檎)

2013Japan
InvestigationMiniseriesMysterySuspenseThriller

Like Anti-Hero, this drama also features Investigation, Miniseries, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 36% similarity match.

Editor Shitara Mari learns that Miwa Yoshio, her ex-boyfriend whom she broke up with following an argument six months ago, has tragically taken his own life. Yoshio was in a relationship with Miyamura Megumi, whom he met on a dating website. Megumi is facing allegations of killing several men after deceiving them with promises of marriage. Mari decides to attend Megumi's trial in order to investigate further. She embarks on a journey to the island where Megumi was born, accompanied by sports journalist Kitano Kengo.

Recommendation: Tokuso 9 Season 6 similar to Anti-Hero
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Tokuso 9 Season 6(特捜9 season6)

2023Japan
InvestigationMiniseriesMysterySuspenseThriller

Like Anti-Hero, this drama also features Investigation, Miniseries, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 36% similarity match.

Season 6 follows the ongoing saga of the Special Investigation Team as they face internal conflicts while striving to uphold justice. By approaching cases from various angles, viewers can look forward to the team's lively and thorough investigations.

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Tokuso 9 Season 7(特捜9 season7)

2024Japan
InvestigationMiniseriesMysterySuspenseThriller

Like Anti-Hero, this drama also features Investigation, Miniseries, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 36% similarity match.

The Special Investigation Unit is comprised of team leader Kunikida Seiji and members Asawa Naoki, Komiyama Shiho, Aoyagi Yasushi, Yazawa Hideaki, Shindo Ryo, and Takao Yuma, all possessing distinct personalities. Despite their differences in age, career paths, personal lives, investigative perspectives, and work methods, they manage to work together due to the trust they have developed over time. While conflicts arise regularly, they are able to acknowledge their varying opinions and collaborate effectively. Additionally, the crimes they tackle are evolving with the changing times. The upcoming season will feature cases that mirror the present world and delve into the human dramas faced by the detectives as they strive to solve them in each episode.

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Double Characters Season 2(夜行人二)

2017China
DramaInvestigationMysterySuspenseThriller

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Recommendation: Tokuso 9 Final Season similar to Anti-Hero
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Tokuso 9 Final Season(特捜9 final season)

2025Japan
InvestigationMiniseriesMysterySuspenseThriller

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Asawa Naoki, now a team leader engaged in "management training," encounters Kondo Yukio, a detective also in training. Kunikida Seiji, who was also there, mentions that Kondo serves as the section chief for Special Investigation Division 6. Despite both holding leadership roles, their personalities vastly differ from Naoki's. At that moment, the phones belonging to Naoki, Murase Shiho, Aoyagi Yasushi, Yazawa Hideaki, and Takao Yuma begin to ring simultaneously. A woman's body, stabbed and found on a bench in a park beneath a Ferris wheel, clutches a bouquet of wilted roses to her chest. From the call logs and messaging applications on their devices, four suspicious individuals are identified, prompting the other detectives, excluding Naoki, to pursue the suspects.

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Dark Disciple(暗徒)

2017China
DramaInvestigationMiniseriesMysterySuspenseThrillerActionStrong Female LeadWeb Series

Like Anti-Hero, this drama also features Drama, Investigation, Miniseries, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 35% similarity match.

Upon An Qiao's return from studying abroad, she joined the White Bird Newspaper where Qin Nan and Chen Bei Bei were also employed

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Moral Peanuts Season 3(毛骗 终结篇)

2015China
DramaInvestigationMiniseriesMysterySuspenseThrillerCrimeSwindler Female LeadSwindler Male Lead

Like Anti-Hero, this drama also features Drama, Investigation, Miniseries, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 35% similarity match.

These individuals are skilled manipulators with high intelligence. While lacking in morals, they excel in their craft. With meticulous strategies, they ensnare their targets and set traps for them. They serve as a reflection of all levels of society, highlighting unseen aspects. This is the tale of their rise to legendary status.

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LINK (2013)(リンク)

2013Japan
DramaInvestigationMiniseriesMysterySuspenseThrillerCrimeMultiple MainsProsecutor Female Lead

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Terahara Ken, a former police officer now employed by a private security company, is called back to Japan from Taiwan to provide protection for Matsuoka Takanori, the secretary-general of the Democratic Party. Meanwhile, public prosecutor Sakurai Satoko, who had been relocated to the Kochi District Public Prosecutors Office due to a previous whistleblowing case, is reassigned back to the Special Investigation Department of the Tokyo District Public Prosecutors Office by her former boss in order to prosecute a high-profile individual. During this time, a branch of Tokyo Aoba Shinkin Bank is bombed and its armored cash transport vehicle is stolen. The mastermind behind these crimes is a young man named Aoyagi Tomoya, whose actions bring together Terahara, Matsuoka, Satoko, and Ishikawa Aki, an employee at Aoba Shinkin Bank.

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Haha ni Naru(母になる)

2017Japan
DramaInvestigationMiniseriesMysterySuspenseThrillerFamilyKidnappingMother-Son Relationship

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During the spring season, Kashiwazaki Yui lost track of her 3-year-old son as they were returning home from kindergarten. Nine years later, her son reappears in her life.

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Tokyo Vice Season 2(TOKYO VICE Season2)

2024Japan
DramaInvestigationMiniseriesMysterySuspenseThrillerNovel AdaptationCo-producedCrime

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Drawing inspiration from the memoir "Tokyo Vice: An American Journalist Covering the Police Beat in Japan" by Jake Adelstein, this project is a joint production with the United States.

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Meguru Mirai(めぐる未来)

2024Japan
DramaInvestigationMiniseriesMysterySuspenseThrillerAdapted From A MangaSupernaturalTime Loop

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Mirai, a 25-year-old man who prefers solitude, is concealing a secret from his wife, Meguru. He suffers from a mysterious illness that causes him to go back in time when he experiences strong emotions. Meguru has been his source of comfort during his struggles. However, tragedy strikes on their wedding anniversary when Meguru dies in a fall at her workplace. Mirai is left wondering why such a kind-hearted person met such a fate. As he grieves, he involuntarily travels back in time. Can he use this ability to save Meguru and uncover the truth behind her death?

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Mottomo Tooi Ginga SP(最も遠い銀河)

2013Japan
DramaInvestigationMiniseriesMysterySuspenseThrillerNovel AdaptationDeathMurder

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Detective Seiichiro Watari from the Otaru Police Precinct in Hokkaido is retiring soon with unresolved business from seven years ago. The unidentified skeleton of a woman was discovered in the sea of Otaru, halting the investigation. Watari is determined to identify her before leaving the precinct. Three years after retirement, he stumbles upon a clue that could solve the case, despite his limited life expectancy. With the help of detective Kaoru Saotome, he begins reinvestigating, much to the dismay of his wife Suzuko. They travel to Tokyo to meet a jewelry designer who provided a clue, but she has mysteriously disappeared. Watari's obsession with the case stems from the tragic drowning of his daughter Kozue 20 years ago. As he delves deeper, he encounters architect Haruyuki Kiryu, whose connection to the case remains unclear. Kiryu is determined to succeed in his company, even as he becomes involved with Akane Seike, the president's daughter who bears a striking resemblance to his deceased girlfriend. Their entangled fates lead to a dangerous pursuit of ambition and truth.

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Utsubokazura no Yume(ウツボカズラの夢)

2017Japan
DramaInvestigationMiniseriesMysterySuspenseThrillerNovel AdaptationPsychological ManipulationTransformation

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Saito Mifuyu, an 18-year-old girl from Nagano, had a simple upbringing. After her mother passed away, her father brought his new partner into their home, leaving Mifuyu feeling displaced. She received an invitation from her late mother's cousin, Kashimada Naoko, to stay at their luxurious house in Tokyo. Feeling envious of their wealth, Mifuyu decided to integrate herself into the Kashimada family. In the process, she transformed into a cunning girl who manipulated others to achieve her desires, much like a pitcher plant.

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Kanojotachi no Hanzai(彼女たちの犯罪)

2023Japan
DramaInvestigationMiniseriesMysterySuspenseThrillerNovel AdaptationDetective Female LeadHousewife Lead

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Himura Mayumi, Jinno Yukari, and Kumazawa Riko come from diverse backgrounds with seemingly no connections between them. However, their lives take unexpected turns due to a missing woman's case, leading to the revelation of their hidden secrets and the truth behind the investigation. Himura Mayumi, a 32-year-old single woman working in the public relations department of a large clothing company, faces challenges at work and desires marriage as an escape. Despite her longing for ordinary happiness, the prospect of marriage now brings her anxiety. Jinno Yukari, a 34-year-old housewife from a wealthy family, leads a seemingly comfortable life but feels lonely due to the lack of children and her husband's distant behavior. Like Himura Mayumi, she also yearns for ordinary happiness. Meanwhile, Kumazawa Riko, a 29-year-old rookie detective, recently joined the detective division and shares the same desire for a sense of ordinary happiness in her life.

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Henshin Interviewer no Yuuutsu( 変身インタビュアーの憂鬱 )

2013Japan
DramaEccentric Male LeadInvestigationMiniseriesMysterySuspenseThrillerComedyDeathDouble IdentityMurderTown SecretWriter Male Lead

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Shirakawa Jiro, a renowned author specializing in mystery novels filled with intricate plots, finds himself facing writer's block while working on his 100th book, following the success of his previous 99 bestsellers. Adopting the persona of skilled interviewer Aonuma Kiryu, he delves into the perplexing Tulip Murders - a series of gruesome homicides targeting housewives occurring a year apart. Utilizing his keen intellect and the support of his editor, he delves into the hidden secrets of the town, pursuing a real-life mystery rather than mere facts.

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Touboui F: Unmei wo Kaeta Shunkan(逃亡医F 運命を変えた瞬間)

2022Japan
DramaGenius Male LeadInvestigationMiniseriesMysterySuspenseThrillerAdapted From A MangaAdventureDoctor Male LeadHidden PastMedicalWeb Series

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Legal High(リーガル・ハイ)

2012Japan
Criminal Justice SystemDramaEccentric Male LeadInvestigationLawLaw Firm SettingMysteryBusinessComedyEpisodic FormatEx Comes BackRivalrySatireSmart Male Lead

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Lawyer Komikado Kensuke is motivated by wealth, status, and the opposite sex, boasting an impeccable track record in the legal field

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Immerse Land(因迈思乐园)

2019China
DramaInvestigationMiniseriesMysterySuspenseThrillerDisappearanceFamilySci-FiShort Length Series

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In a desperate search for her missing child, a mother ventures up a mysterious lighthouse. This is a tale where every decision holds weight. Emma and her daughter Xiaomi set out on a journey to the outskirts after Emma promised to take her daughter on an outing. While distracted by changing radio channels, Emma accidentally collides with a stranger. However, the man vanishes as swiftly as he appeared, leaving no trace behind. Meanwhile, Emma faints from the forceful impact. Upon regaining consciousness, she discovers that her daughter is nowhere to be found.

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Code(CODE浮士德遊戲)

2016Taiwan
InvestigationMiniseriesMysterySuspenseThrillerSci-Fi

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Alex was a regular guy who tied the knot with his spouse and enjoyed a good life

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Brave Wuju(勇者无惧)

2022China
DramaInvestigationMysterySuspenseThrillerAction

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To uncover the truth behind his former colleague's death, border police officer Wu Ju embarks on a dangerous mission as an undercover agent in a high-stakes anti-drug operation. Wu Ju teams up with Qi Tian, the son of a notorious drug lord, to seek vengeance for his fallen comrade. Together, they evade a relentless pursuer and discover that a mysterious figure known as "Doctor" is the true mastermind behind the criminal network. As Wu Ju infiltrates "Doctor's" inner circle, he must outwit both ruthless drug traffickers and unsuspecting police detective An Ning. Through bravery and cunning, Wu Ju confronts formidable adversaries and faces personal challenges until he can ultimately dismantle the drug cartel.

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Into Thin Air(人間蒸發 / 人间蒸发)

2005Hong Kong
DramaInvestigationMysterySuspenseThrillerRomance

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Michael Miu, portraying the character Ko Chung Ching, left his position as a police officer to establish a private detective agency following the disappearance of his son, Tsun Sing. This happened while Miu was investigating the "Rose Killer" case. His team consists of Power Chan as Man Kai Ching Super, Bernice Liu as Man Tai Po, and Vivien Yeo as Lam Yan Yan. Kenneth Ma plays a police officer who becomes involved in the "Rose Killer" investigation alongside Miu. Ching continues the search for his son, meeting Melissa Ng's character Lai Siu, who manages a group of part-time actors. Lai Siu discovers her connection to Sing's disappearance and agrees to assist in locating him out of feelings of guilt.

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Greed Mask(謎情家族)

2006Hong Kong
DramaInvestigationMysterySuspenseThrillerRomance

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Ko Fung is the heir to a successful cosmetics company, where his girlfriend Lok Pui Pui serves as the brand ambassador. During a promotional event for their new makeup line, Pui Pui shocked everyone by appearing in a red traditional dress instead of the planned wedding gown, before suddenly collapsing. Rumors spread that she may have been targeted by the vengeful spirit of a deceased celebrity, known for inspiring copycat suicides. Si To San, a company employee, was later invited to dinner at Ko Fung's home by his father, who claimed to be close friends with Si To San's uncle. Tragically, Ko Fung's father was discovered dead in his study weeks later. With numerous suspects in the mix, it is now up to Ko Fung, Si To San, and Zhou Yee Tong to solve the mystery, unless one of them is the culprit themselves.