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Bakumatsu Gurume Bushimeshi!(幕末グルメ ブシメシ!)

2017Japan
Adapted From A MangaDramaEdo PeriodFoodHistoricalHistorical FictionMiniseriesSamurai Male Lead

Taking place in the Bakumatsu era, which marked the end of the Edo period, the story follows Sakai Banshiro, a samurai of humble origins. He decides to leave his family and serve at the lord's castle. By preparing dishes based on recipes from his wife, Banshiro brings comfort and solutions to the troubles of the people around him.

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Isobe Isobee Monogatari: Ukiyo wa Tsurai yo(磯部磯兵衛物語~浮世はつらいよ~)

2024Japan
Adapted From A MangaDramaEdo PeriodHistoricalHistorical FictionMiniseriesSamurai Male LeadComedyLife

Like Bakumatsu Gurume Bushimeshi!, this drama also features Adapted From A Manga, Drama, Edo Period, Historical, Historical Fiction, Miniseries, and Samurai Male Lead themes with a 70% similarity match.

Isobe Isobee is a student at a samurai school who aspires to become a renowned samurai, yet he constantly attempts to avoid putting in effort on a daily basis

Recommendation: Oedo Yoshiwara Jikencho similar to Bakumatsu Gurume Bushimeshi!
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Oedo Yoshiwara Jikencho(お江戸吉原事件帖)

2007Japan
DramaEdo PeriodHistoricalHistorical FictionMiniseries

Like Bakumatsu Gurume Bushimeshi!, this drama also features Drama, Edo Period, Historical, Historical Fiction, and Miniseries themes with a 63% similarity match.

Set in the Yoshiwara red-light district of Edo, this period drama follows four women from different professions who are proud of their community. They band together to seek retribution against men who mistreat the district's prostitutes.

Recommendation: Ooku: Hana no Ran similar to Bakumatsu Gurume Bushimeshi!
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Ooku: Hana no Ran(大奥〜華の乱〜)

2005Japan
DramaEdo PeriodHistoricalHistorical FictionMiniseriesTokugawa Shogunate

Like Bakumatsu Gurume Bushimeshi!, this drama also features Drama, Edo Period, Historical, Historical Fiction, and Miniseries themes with a 56% similarity match.

Illustrates the fierce conflicts among the female figures connected to Tokugawa Tsunayoshi, the fifth shogun.

Recommendation: Shikaku Ukeoinin similar to Bakumatsu Gurume Bushimeshi!
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Shikaku Ukeoinin(刺客請負人 シーズン1)

2007Japan
DramaEdo PeriodHistoricalHistorical FictionMiniseriesNovel Adaptation

Like Bakumatsu Gurume Bushimeshi!, this drama also features Drama, Edo Period, Historical, Historical Fiction, and Miniseries themes with a 56% similarity match.

Based on Morimura Seiichi's book series "Assassin Contractor Series" ( ).

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Mitsumei: Kangetsu Kasumigiri(密命 寒月霞斬り)

2008Japan
DramaEdo PeriodHistoricalHistorical FictionMiniseriesNovel Adaptation

Like Bakumatsu Gurume Bushimeshi!, this drama also features Drama, Edo Period, Historical, Historical Fiction, and Miniseries themes with a 56% similarity match.

Based on Yasuhide Saeki's novel "Secret Life Revealed: The Enigma of Kasumi Kanzuki".

Recommendation: Nezumi, Edo wo Hashiru 2 similar to Bakumatsu Gurume Bushimeshi!
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Nezumi, Edo wo Hashiru 2(鼠、江戸を疾る 2)

2016Japan
DramaEdo PeriodHistoricalHistorical FictionMiniseriesNovel Adaptation

Like Bakumatsu Gurume Bushimeshi!, this drama also features Drama, Edo Period, Historical, Historical Fiction, and Miniseries themes with a 56% similarity match.

During the Bunka-Bunsei era, the culture of the townspeople thrives as the 11th Tokugawa shogun Ienari's close advisers engage in corrupt administration, leading to a decline in public morals in Edo. Discontent among samurai families and local businessmen grows due to the increasing hardships faced by ordinary town residents. In the dead of night, a whistle suddenly pierces the air. Nezumi Kozo, a heroic thief, effortlessly escapes across rooftops with a box containing 1,000 ryo, which he then scatters over a sleeping, rundown tenement house. Nezumi Kozo's true identity is that of Jirokichi, a playboy with a strong sense of justice who interferes in cases purely out of his desire to see the people of Edo happy. This narrative is inspired by the novel series "Nezumi, Edo wo Hashiru" by Akagawa Jiro.

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Onmitsu Happyaku Yachou(隠密八百八町)

2011Japan
DramaEdo PeriodHistoricalHistorical FictionMiniseriesTokugawa Shogunate

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Taking place during the early 1800s in Edo Period Japan, the people are facing hardships under the rule of the Tokugawa shogunate

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Denshichi Torimonochou 2(伝七捕物帳 2)

2017Japan
DramaEdo PeriodHistoricalHistorical FictionMiniseriesTokugawa Shogunate

Like Bakumatsu Gurume Bushimeshi!, this drama also features Drama, Edo Period, Historical, Historical Fiction, and Miniseries themes with a 56% similarity match.

Denshichi from Kuromoncho works under a police officer and uses a special purple truncheon to combat crime in the alleys of Edo. This truncheon was given to him by Inspector Toyama Saemon, who oversees Kitamachi. Denshichi focuses on punishing wrongdoing rather than the wrongdoers themselves and shows compassion and kindness. Despite his cheerful demeanor, he carries the burden of accidentally causing a person's death while trying to help another. This is why he emphasizes the importance of preserving life no matter the circumstances.

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Bakumatsu Gurume Bushimeshi! 2(幕末グルメ ブシメシ! 2)

2018Japan
Adapted From A MangaDramaFoodHistoricalMiniseriesFamily

Like Bakumatsu Gurume Bushimeshi!, this drama also features Adapted From A Manga, Drama, Food, Historical, and Miniseries themes with a 56% similarity match.

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Ooka Echizen Season 4 (2018)(大岡越前4)

2018Japan
DramaEdo PeriodHistoricalHistorical FictionMiniseriesTokugawa Shogunate

Like Bakumatsu Gurume Bushimeshi!, this drama also features Drama, Edo Period, Historical, Historical Fiction, and Miniseries themes with a 56% similarity match.

Ooka Echizen was a magistrate in the Edo period who backed the Kyoho Reforms proposed by the eighth shogun, Tokugawa Yoshimune. In addition to overseeing Edo, Ooka served on the judicial council and handled local government matters, as well as the management of temples and shrines. He dispensed justice with compassion and impartiality, earning a reputation for his fair and humane rulings known as Ooka Sabaki.

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Shikaku Ukeoinin Season 2(刺客請負人 シーズン2)

2008Japan
DramaEdo PeriodHistoricalHistorical FictionMiniseriesNovel Adaptation

Like Bakumatsu Gurume Bushimeshi!, this drama also features Drama, Edo Period, Historical, Historical Fiction, and Miniseries themes with a 56% similarity match.

Based on Morimura Seiichi's "Assassin Contractor Series," a collection of novels.

Recommendation: Gintama 2: Yonimo Kimyo na Gintama-chan similar to Bakumatsu Gurume Bushimeshi!
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Gintama 2: Yonimo Kimyo na Gintama-chan(銀魂2 –世にも奇妙な銀魂ちゃん-)

2018Japan
Adapted From A MangaEdo PeriodHistoricalHistorical FictionMiniseriesSamurai Male LeadAlienComedySci-Fi

Like Bakumatsu Gurume Bushimeshi!, this drama also features Adapted From A Manga, Edo Period, Historical, Historical Fiction, Miniseries, and Samurai Male Lead themes with a 55% similarity match.

Recommendation: Kurama Tengu (2008) similar to Bakumatsu Gurume Bushimeshi!
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Kurama Tengu (2008)(鞍馬天狗)

2008Japan
Edo PeriodHistoricalHistorical FictionMiniseriesSamurai Male LeadActionMartial Arts

Like Bakumatsu Gurume Bushimeshi!, this drama also features Edo Period, Historical, Historical Fiction, Miniseries, and Samurai Male Lead themes with a 50% similarity match.

In the late Edo period in Kyoto, there was a tale of a mysterious samurai wearing a mask who chooses to fight for justice and eliminate wickedness. Amidst the chaos of samurais clashing due to their conflicting loyalties to the Tokugawa shogunate, the common people lived in fear. Kurama Tengu, the masked samurai, emerges as a protector, aiding the innocent in their time of need.

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Bar Lemon Heart(Barレモン・ハート)

2015Japan
Adapted From A MangaDramaFoodMiniseries

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TV series based on the popular manga created by Mitsutoshi Furuya.

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Kokichi no Nyoubou(小吉の女房)

2019Japan
DramaEdo PeriodHistoricalHistorical FictionMiniseriesComedyFamily

Like Bakumatsu Gurume Bushimeshi!, this drama also features Drama, Edo Period, Historical, Historical Fiction, and Miniseries themes with a 50% similarity match.

The Tenpo era marks the conclusion of the Edo period. Despite facing financial challenges on a daily basis, Nobu, the humble wife of Katsuie, maintains a cheerful demeanor. In this period, social status does not dictate relationships, and Nobu's kind heart is truly commendable. Katsukichi, my husband, is a skilled marksman with robust arms that are hard to dislike. I cannot help but adore Koiyoshi. Kokichi is supported by his radiance, carefree attitude, wisdom, and drive in facing life's challenges. Meanwhile, their son Rintaro observes his parents with a calm and intelligent demeanor. Inheriting righteousness from his father, Katsu Kaifune, Rintaro is determined to protect the people of Edo, displaying a love that transcends his mother's social standing.

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Kokichi no Nyoubou 2(小吉の女房2)

2022Japan
DramaEdo PeriodHistoricalHistorical FictionMiniseriesComedyFamily

Like Bakumatsu Gurume Bushimeshi!, this drama also features Drama, Edo Period, Historical, Historical Fiction, and Miniseries themes with a 50% similarity match.

During the Tenpo era at the end of the Edo period, there was a strong focus on reform. Katsuya Kokichi is known for his powerful arms, while his wife Onobu admires them when questioned. Despite facing financial struggles, she maintains a cheerful demeanor. Their son Rintaro is intelligent and ambitious, aiming to study Dutch in order to one day help the people of Edo as "Katsu Kaishu." Interestingly, he has recently developed feelings for a geisha from Fukagawa.

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Ooku Season 2(大奥 Season2)

2023Japan
Adapted From A MangaDramaEdo PeriodHistoricalHistorical FictionRomanceTokugawa Shogunate

Like Bakumatsu Gurume Bushimeshi!, this drama also features Adapted From A Manga, Drama, Edo Period, Historical, and Historical Fiction themes with a 50% similarity match.

Based on Yoshinaga Fumi's manga "Ooku" ( ).

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Kuroshoin no Rokubei(黒書院の六兵衛)

2018Japan
DramaEdo PeriodHistoricalHistorical FictionMiniseriesSamurai Male LeadNovel AdaptationMilitaryPoliticalTokugawa Shogunate

Like Bakumatsu Gurume Bushimeshi!, this drama also features Drama, Edo Period, Historical, Historical Fiction, Miniseries, and Samurai Male Lead themes with a 50% similarity match.

In 1868, discussions between the shogunate and the new government lead to the agreement to hand over Edo Castle. Kakurai Hayato, a hesitant warrior from Owari supporting the government forces, is tasked with overseeing the smooth surrender of the castle. The only issue is a retainer named Matooya Rokubei who refuses to leave. Rokubei, a former guard of the shogun, remains seated and only moves to attend to personal needs. Due to promises made to Saigo Takamori and Katsu Kaishu, disputes within the castle are prohibited, making it impossible to remove Rokubei by force. As Kakurai spends more time with the man, he begins to develop a strange understanding and respect for Rokubei's traditional demeanor.

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Mi wo Tsukushi Ryouricho(みをつくし料理帖)

2017Japan
DramaEdo PeriodFoodHistoricalHistorical FictionMiniseriesNovel AdaptationCookingFlirty Male LeadLifeNice Female Lead

Like Bakumatsu Gurume Bushimeshi!, this drama also features Drama, Edo Period, Food, Historical, Historical Fiction, and Miniseries themes with a 46% similarity match.

In 1802, a young girl named Mio faced tragedy when she lost her parents in a flood in Osaka. Feeling alone after being separated from her friend Noe, she was rescued by Yoshi, the owner of Tenman Icchoan, a renowned restaurant in Osaka. Despite being forbidden from the kitchen due to her gender, Mio began learning to cook under Yoshi's guidance. When the restaurant was destroyed in a fire, Mio traveled to Edo with Yoshi and her husband Kahei. Through a stroke of luck, they were offered a job at Tsurya, a soba shop owned by Taneichi. Mio struggled with the different culinary styles of Kansai and Edo, as well as facing challenges from rival shops and societal barriers in her romance with the samurai Komatsubara. Despite these obstacles, she persevered and became a successful female chef.

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Yoidore Kotoji(酔いどれ小籐次)

2013Japan
DramaEdo PeriodHistoricalHistorical FictionSamurai Male LeadJidaigekiMartial ArtsMultiple Mains

Like Bakumatsu Gurume Bushimeshi!, this drama also features Drama, Edo Period, Historical, Historical Fiction, and Samurai Male Lead themes with a 45% similarity match.

Akame Kotoji, a wandering samurai seeking revenge for his lord's stolen lances, settles in a tenement house owned by Kujiya Shouemon in Edo. Tajiri Tojiro, the chief retainer of the Mitsushima family, holds a grudge against Akame for the humiliation caused by the lance incident and sends Sudo Heihachiro to assassinate him. Akame meets Oryo, a lady-in-waiting at the Mizushima family mansion, through Shouemon, and initially rejects her request for help. However, he eventually decides to take up his sword again after being promised employment as the Mitsushima domain's fencing instructor if he defeats Akame. After a fierce battle with Sudo, Akame emerges victorious but is left with Sudo's infant son to care for. With the support of the tenement house residents and Oryo, who aspires to be a poet, Akame finds solace and begins to discover the true meaning of life as he navigates love and parenthood for the first time.

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Akahige Season 3(赤ひげ3)

2020Japan
DramaEdo PeriodHistoricalHistorical FictionMiniseriesNovel AdaptationDoctor Male LeadMedical

Like Bakumatsu Gurume Bushimeshi!, this drama also features Drama, Edo Period, Historical, Historical Fiction, and Miniseries themes with a 45% similarity match.

Recommendation: Akahige similar to Bakumatsu Gurume Bushimeshi!
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Akahige(赤ひげ)

2017Japan
DramaEdo PeriodHistoricalHistorical FictionMiniseriesNovel AdaptationDoctor Male LeadMedical

Like Bakumatsu Gurume Bushimeshi!, this drama also features Drama, Edo Period, Historical, Historical Fiction, and Miniseries themes with a 45% similarity match.

Niidekyo Jo oversees the operations at Koishikawa Yojosho, a medical facility situated in Koishikawa, Edo. He provides medical treatment to patients and shows concern for their personal issues. Known as "Red Beard," Niidekyo often clashes with the young doctor Yasumoto Noboru. As Yasumoto tends to a diverse range of patients, he gains insight into what it takes to embody the role of a true physician. This information is adapted from Yamamoto Shugoro's novel "Akahige Shinryotan."

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Soroban Samurai Kaze no Ichibei(そろばん侍 風の市兵衛)

2018Japan
DramaEdo PeriodHistoricalHistorical FictionMiniseriesAccountant Male LeadAccountingNovel Adaptation

Like Bakumatsu Gurume Bushimeshi!, this drama also features Drama, Edo Period, Historical, Historical Fiction, and Miniseries themes with a 45% similarity match.

During the Bunsei era (1818-1830), samurai families faced financial constraints. To alleviate their burden, households would hand over their finances to a traveling steward, who acted as a modern accountant and consultant. Karaki Ichibei specialized in managing the budgets of families in dire financial straits. Skilled in both the abacus and sword, Ichibei visited various homes to assist those struggling financially and facing adversity. This drama is divided into three parts: "Spring Wind" (Episodes 1-3), "Thunder God" (Episodes 4-6), and "Return Ship" (Episodes 7-9). (Jdramas Weblog)

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Ooku: Dai-isho(大奥〜第一章〜)

2004Japan
DramaEdo PeriodHistoricalHistorical FictionTokugawa Shogunate

Like Bakumatsu Gurume Bushimeshi!, this drama also features Drama, Edo Period, Historical, and Historical Fiction themes with a 44% similarity match.

The fourth installment of the Ooku series focuses on the time of the 3rd Shogun, Tokugawa Iemitsu, and the establishment of the Ooku. Iemitsu was raised by his nanny, O-fuku, while his younger brother Tadanaga was raised by their biological mother, who was the Shogun's wife. Throughout his upbringing, there was tension between his mother and nanny, both vying for his success as the future Shogun. The series recounts various events from Iemitsu's childhood to adulthood, detailing his journey to power.

Recommendation: Kagero no Tsuji 2 similar to Bakumatsu Gurume Bushimeshi!
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Kagero no Tsuji 2(陽炎の辻 2)

2008Japan
DramaEdo PeriodHistoricalHistorical FictionSwordsman Male Lead

Like Bakumatsu Gurume Bushimeshi!, this drama also features Drama, Edo Period, Historical, and Historical Fiction themes with a 44% similarity match.

This tale follows a skilled swordsman who faces challenges with a firm commitment to justice and sincere compassion for ordinary people. Despite residing in Edo for four years, Iwane continues to live in a row house next to a masterless samurai and his family, who often cause trouble for him. Commoners seek Iwane's assistance with various issues, and he happily resolves them while engaging in friendly interactions with them, including his former fiancée and a girl from the neighborhood who looks up to him. (NHK)

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Kagero no Tsuji 3(陽炎の辻3)

2009Japan
DramaEdo PeriodHistoricalHistorical FictionTokugawa Shogunate

Like Bakumatsu Gurume Bushimeshi!, this drama also features Drama, Edo Period, Historical, and Historical Fiction themes with a 44% similarity match.

This tale follows a talented sword fighter who faces challenges with a firm commitment to fairness and a sincere compassion for the common people. Iwane, betrothed to Okon, is tasked with protecting the Shogun's heir apparent, who is poised to become the next ruler. Iwane endeavors to shield the Shogun's son from hired killers sent by the influential advisor aiming to increase his own political influence. (NHK)

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Bentoya-san no Omotenashi(弁当屋さんのおもてなし)

2023Japan
Adapted From A MangaDramaFoodMiniseriesHealing

Like Bakumatsu Gurume Bushimeshi!, this drama also features Adapted From A Manga, Drama, Food, and Miniseries themes with a 44% similarity match.

Chiharu, a working woman who has been betrayed by her partner, relocates to Sapporo City, Hokkaido with a heavy heart. While heading home one day, she comes across a quaint shop called "Bear Bistro" hidden in a secluded alley. There, she encounters Yuu, the mastermind behind the enchanting meals that grant diners their deepest desires, bringing warmth to her cold heart. Indulge in a hearty northern bento that not only satisfies your hunger but also soothes your soul!

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Ooku (2024)(大奥)

2024Japan
DramaEdo PeriodHistoricalHistorical FictionTokugawa Shogunate

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The narrative revolves around the women connected to the Tokugawa shogun lineage, with a spotlight on Isonomiya Tomoko and her strategic marriage to the 10th shogun, Tokugawa Ieharu

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Akinai Seiden: Kin to Gin(あきない世傳 金と銀)

2023Japan
Edo PeriodHistoricalHistorical FictionMiniseriesNovel Adaptation

Like Bakumatsu Gurume Bushimeshi!, this drama also features Edo Period, Historical, Historical Fiction, and Miniseries themes with a 44% similarity match.

During Tokugawa Yoshimune's rule in Edo, Sachi from Tsutomura loses her father and brother to illness and starts working at the Isuzuya kimono shop in Tenma, Osaka. The shopkeeper Jihei imparts business knowledge to the apprentices using "business traffic" as a teaching tool at night. Intrigued, Sachi pays close attention and finds herself drawn to the world of business. Two years later, the fourth-generation owner of the shop, Tokubei, marries Kikuei, the daughter of a prominent merchant, but Tokubei encounters a problem...

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Futagashira(ふたがしら)

2015Japan
Adapted From A MangaDramaEdo PeriodHistoricalHistorical FictionMiniseriesActionBloodCrimeMafiaOrganized CrimeYakuza

Like Bakumatsu Gurume Bushimeshi!, this drama also features Adapted From A Manga, Drama, Edo Period, Historical, Historical Fiction, and Miniseries themes with a 43% similarity match.

Benzo and Soji are colleagues at a delivery service that is actually a group of thieves known as Akame. They target corrupt individuals and steal their ill-gotten gains. The leader of Akame, Tatsugoro, is highly respected by both Benzo and Soji. When Tatsugoro unexpectedly passes away, he leaves a conflicting message about who should take over Akame. Despite their confusion, Benzo and Soji decide to part ways with Akame and embark on a significant mission.

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Tsuma wa Kunoichi(妻は、くノ一)

2013Japan
DramaEdo PeriodHistoricalHistorical FictionMiniseriesHidden IdentityMultiple MainsNinja Female LeadTokugawa Shogunate

Like Bakumatsu Gurume Bushimeshi!, this drama also features Drama, Edo Period, Historical, Historical Fiction, and Miniseries themes with a 42% similarity match.

During the late Edo period, Futaboshi Hikoma, the astronomer of the Hirado domain, is known for his unique passion for the stars and the sea. When a lovely bride named Orie enters his life, Hikoma promises to cherish her forever. Sadly, Orie mysteriously disappears after only a short time of marriage. Little does Hikoma know, Orie is a skilled female ninja sent by the shogunate to investigate the Hirado domain for suspected illegal activities. The shogunate plans to punish the domain as a warning to others in the western regions. Unaware of this, Hikoma travels to Edo in search of his missing wife. Through a friend named Senemon, he meets Matsuura Seizan, the former feudal lord of Hirado, who warns Hikoma that he will harm Orie if she is found. Hikoma vows to protect his wife at all costs. To locate Orie, Hikoma takes on a role as an instructor at a local school and befriends a boy named Tarokichi. Meanwhile, strange occurrences, such as festival music playing at Seizan's residence at night, lead Hikoma and the children on a journey to uncover the truth. However, their investigation unknowingly brings them closer to the shogunate's hidden agenda.

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Saigo no Restaurant(最後のレストラン)

2016Japan
Adapted From A MangaDramaFoodHistoricalMiniseriesChef Male LeadFantasyRestaurantTime Travel

Like Bakumatsu Gurume Bushimeshi!, this drama also features Adapted From A Manga, Drama, Food, Historical, and Miniseries themes with a 42% similarity match.

Heaven's Door used to be a well-liked upscale dining establishment, but the patronage has dwindled since new management took over. Chie Ariga, a high school student working part-time at the restaurant, finds herself with very few customers to attend to. As the owner contemplates closing down the business, a surprising array of customers start showing up. Oda Nobunaga? Cleopatra? Napoleon? Every week, the staff must cater to a different renowned historical figure.

Recommendation: Nezumi, Edo wo Hashiru similar to Bakumatsu Gurume Bushimeshi!
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Nezumi, Edo wo Hashiru(鼠、江戸を疾る)

2014Japan
Edo PeriodHistoricalHistorical FictionMiniseriesSamurai Male LeadNovel AdaptationEpisodic FormatInvestigationMystery

Like Bakumatsu Gurume Bushimeshi!, this drama also features Edo Period, Historical, Historical Fiction, Miniseries, and Samurai Male Lead themes with a 42% similarity match.

During Shogun Ienari's reign, both samurais and townspeople express dissatisfaction with their circumstances. In the midst of this discontent, a man named Jirokichi, also known as Nezumi Kozo, operates a bar with his sister, Kosode. Unbeknownst to many, Jirokichi and Kosode secretly assist the vulnerable and impoverished in standing up to the oppressive wealthy individuals.

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Nuke Mairu - Onna 3-nin Ise Mairi(ぬけまいる~女三人伊勢参り)

2018Japan
DramaEdo PeriodHistoricalHistorical FictionMiniseriesNovel AdaptationAdventureFriendshipSismance

Like Bakumatsu Gurume Bushimeshi!, this drama also features Drama, Edo Period, Historical, Historical Fiction, and Miniseries themes with a 42% similarity match.

In their younger days, Ino, the daughter of a restaurant owner, Shika, the elegant wife of a samurai, and Chou, the owner of a sundries shop, formed a close trio in Bakurocho in Edo. Now in their thirties, each woman is feeling disheartened by their current situations, unable to confide in anyone. Suddenly, they decide to leave behind their responsibilities and families to embark on the Nuke Mairi pilgrimage to the Ise Grand Shrine, a popular journey during the Edo Period. Setting out on foot along the Tokaido, the main road connecting Kyoto and Edo, the three women aim to start afresh at Ise.

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Daifugou Doushin(大富豪同心)

2019Japan
DramaEdo PeriodHistoricalHistorical FictionMiniseriesNovel AdaptationInvestigationLifeMystery

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Unokichi, the descendant of the wealthiest trader in Edo, Mikuniya Tokuemon, finds himself working as a constable unexpectedly. Despite his vast riches and aloof demeanor, his coworkers are impressed by him. Unokichi, however, remains indifferent to their opinion. Lacking skill with a sword, unable to run, and fearful of the dark, he is ill-suited for the role. Nevertheless, he continues to inadvertently create misunderstandings with those around him as he collaborates with them to solve numerous cases in Edo. (Jdramas Wordpress)

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Daifugou Doushin Season 3(大富豪同心3)

2023Japan
DramaEdo PeriodHistoricalHistorical FictionMiniseriesNovel AdaptationInvestigationLifeMystery

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A detective with a wealthy grandfather but lacking in combat skills, agility, and having a fear of darkness, makes a comeback to work on a case involving a gang of robbers.

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Natsume Soseki no Tsuma(夏目漱石の妻)

2016Japan
DramaHistoricalHistorical FictionMiniseriesFamilyMeiji Period

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Kyoko Nakane was raised in a privileged household by her strict father Shigekazu, who did not value education. When she was 19, Kyoko was introduced to Natsume Soseki as a potential spouse. Despite their different backgrounds, they were attracted to each other and decided to marry. Soseki accepted a teaching position in Kumamoto, marking the start of their new life together. Despite Soseki's intellectual prowess, he lacked the experience of a loving family due to being adopted as a child. In an effort to connect with her husband, Kyoko tried to engage in his interests, socialize with his friends, and participate in challenging discussions, but with limited success. Tragically, Kyoko suffered a miscarriage and attempted suicide due to her feelings of isolation, causing turmoil in their relationship. How would they navigate through this challenging period as a couple?

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Futagashira Season 2(ふたがしら 2)

2016Japan
Adapted From A MangaDramaHistoricalMiniseriesActionAdventure

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Benzo, a cheerful and generous man, and Soji, a cool and sharp individual, are a duo of thieves who follow the motto of stealing ill-gotten money without resorting to threats or violence. They excel in their work and operate with skill. By day, Benzo works in food catering while Soji engages in gambling activities in the post town of Shinagawa. Together, they lead a group of thieves known as Ichishi and aim to climb to the top of Edo's underworld. One fateful day, Benzo befriends Kurazo, a successful gambler, and later on, they meet Soji in Yoshiwara, who has been pursuing young women. The courtesan Okon approaches them with a request to steal 11 prostitutes.

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Ooku (2023)(大奥 Season1)

2023Japan
Adapted From A MangaDramaEdo PeriodHistoricalHistorical FictionMiniseriesAlternate HistoryDeath Of An AnimalGender Role ReversalMatriarchyMonk Male LeadRomanceTokugawa Shogunate

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In a different version of feudal Japan, a peculiar illness that affects only men led to a significant decrease in the population, resulting in women taking over the vacant roles and reshaping the societal hierarchy. Now, 80 years after the initial epidemic, with a male to female ratio of 1:4, Japan has transformed into a fully matriarchal community. Women occupy all key political positions, while men serve as their companions. The most influential woman, the leader of the Tokugawa shogunate, is the only one allowed to maintain a group of attractive but unproductive males, referred to as the "Ooku."

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Akinai Seiden: Kin to Gin Season 2(あきない世傳 金と銀2)

2025Japan
Edo PeriodHistoricalHistorical FictionMiniseriesNovel AdaptationBusinesswoman Female Lead

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Derived from the novel series "Akinai Seiden: Kin to Gin" (あきない世傳 金と銀) authored by Takada Kaoru (髙田郁).

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Gou - Himetachi no Sengoku(江〜姫たちの戦国〜)

2011Japan
Adapted From A MangaDramaEdo PeriodHistoricalHistorical FictionAzuchi–Momoyama PeriodFeudalismJidaigekiSengoku PeriodTaiga

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The 50th NHK Taiga drama is titled Gou, which centers around the life of Gou, who was married to the second Tokugawa shogun Hidetada. Gou was the third daughter of the daimyo Azai Nagamasa and was related to Oda Nobunaga through marriage. Her sisters were married to Toyotomi Hideyoshi and daimyo Kyogoku Takatsugu. (Tokyograph)

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Iine! Hikaru Genji-kun Season 2(いいね!光源氏くん し~ずん2)

2021Japan
Adapted From A MangaDramaHistoricalHistorical FictionMiniseriesComedyFantasyHeian PeriodRomanceTime Travel

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Daifugou Doushin Season 2(大富豪同心2)

2021Japan
DramaEdo PeriodHistoricalHistorical FictionMiniseriesNovel AdaptationInvestigationLifeMysteryTokugawa Shogunate

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The air around Edo Castle holds a tense vibe. A childless general falls gravely ill during a power struggle for succession. In order to protect a man who resembles Unokichi, the shogun summons Amari Bizen no Kami and his younger brother Yukichiyo. However, an immediate attempt on Yukichiyo's life forces him to flee and go into hiding. To ensure Yukichiyo's safety, Amari Bizen switches their identities, making Yukichiyo pose as Unokichi and vice versa.

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Qun Ying Hui(群英会)

2020China
DramaHistoricalHistorical Fiction

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Cinderella wa Nemuranai(シンデレラは眠らない)

2000Japan
Adapted From A MangaDramaMiniseries

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Yozakura Osome(夜桜お染)

2003Japan
DramaHistoricalMiniseries

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Korogashi o Gin: Chichi Musume (Oyako) Adauchi Edo Nikki(転がしお銀~父娘(おやこ)あだ討ち江戸日記~)

2003Japan
DramaHistoricalMiniseries

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Shinsengumi PEACE MAKER(新撰組PEACE MAKER)

2010Japan
Adapted From A MangaHistoricalMiniseries

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The narrative follows Ichimura Tetsunosuke, a petite 15-year-old boy, as he endeavors to enlist in the famed samurai group known as Shinsengumi in order to seek retribution for his slain parents. He soon discovers that he must embrace his inner demon in order to be accepted into the group. --Anime News Network

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Jotei Kaoruko(女帝 薫子)

2010Japan
Adapted From A MangaDramaMiniseries

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In the adaptation from the manga series "Jotei Kaoruko" by Kurashina Ryo and illustrated by Wake Issaku, Kiritani portrays Saya, a young woman who becomes a Ginza hostess after graduating from high school. Saya is on a quest to find her long-lost mother, whom she has never known, while facing off against Miki, another young hostess who is also searching for her father.

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Ningen Konchuki(人間昆虫記)

2011Japan
Adapted From A MangaDramaMiniseries

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Tomura Toshiko (Minami) undergoes remarkable transformations based on her desires. Moving from an actress to a designer, and then to a novelist, she seems to reinvent herself like a caterpillar shedding its skin. However, these talents are not inherently hers, but rather skillfully imitated from those around her. Is she a prodigy crafted by a higher power, or simply a masterful mimic? Described as a femme fatale, she attracts the attention of many men. The duality of her love for others and her constantly evolving self represents a human flaw that must continue to manifest in a world where good and evil are intricately intertwined. -- DramaWiki (Jdrama Weblog)