Big Forest - Asian drama recommendation
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Big Forest(빅 포레스트)

2018South Korea
Black ComedyComedyDebtDramaFamily RelationshipLifeLoan Shark Male LeadMiniseriesRiches To RagsSecond ChanceSlight Romance

Shin Dong Yup was once a prominent celebrity, but that is no longer the case. Jung Sang Hoon is a single dad who operates as a loan shark. Im Cheong Ah is a single mother of Korean-Chinese descent. They reside in the Daerim Neighborhood of Seoul, South Korea, and face challenges in sustaining their livelihoods.

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Recommendation: Toho Nanahun similar to Big Forest
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Toho Nanahun(徒歩7分)

2015Japan
ComedyDramaLifeMiniseries

Like Big Forest, this drama also features Comedy, Drama, Life, and Miniseries themes with a 36% similarity match.

Kurosaki Yoriko, aged 32, finds herself without a partner, without companions, and without employment. As she embarks on living independently for the first time, she discovers a whole new world around her. Follow along as this story unfolds, showcasing the minor events that take place within a 7-minute stroll from her apartment.

Recommendation: Teio no Nagai Kyujitsu similar to Big Forest
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Teio no Nagai Kyujitsu(テイオーの長い休日)

2023Japan
ComedyDramaLifeMiniseries

Like Big Forest, this drama also features Comedy, Drama, Life, and Miniseries themes with a 36% similarity match.

Is it possible for a once-popular actor to stage a successful comeback? Atsumori Daigoro, formerly hailed as the king of two-hour suspense, faces a career slump as television networks no longer produce two-hour dramas. It has been over a year since he last landed a role. One day, Yoshida Yukari, a former talent agency manager, reappears in his life. Despite being forced out of the industry seven years prior, she is determined to help Atsumori make a comeback. With her unwavering enthusiasm, she secures job opportunities for him, despite his outdated and prejudiced views. Can Atsumori reclaim his throne as the king of suspense? This heartwarming comedy follows his journey of starting anew in life. (FujiTV)

Recommendation: Crime Family similar to Big Forest
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Crime Family(クライムファミリー)

2023Japan
Black ComedyComedyDramaFamily RelationshipMiniseriesEccentric Male LeadFound FamilySwindler Male Lead

Like Big Forest, this drama also features Black Comedy, Comedy, Drama, Family Relationship, and Miniseries themes with a 36% similarity match.

Matsuda Go is a fraudster who deceives a family by posing as a tutor and becomes entangled in the illicit dealings of the criminal family

Recommendation: Hey, Kids similar to Big Forest
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Hey, Kids(嘿,孩子)

2016China
ComedyDramaFamily RelationshipLifeRomance

Like Big Forest, this drama also features Comedy, Drama, Family Relationship, and Life themes with a 33% similarity match.

Fang Le and Yuan Yuan's relationship is facing challenges due to their lack of children. Fang Le is eager to expand their family, while Yuan Yuan is prioritizing her career over starting a family.

Recommendation: Chichi to Musuko no Otokotabi similar to Big Forest
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Chichi to Musuko no Otokotabi(父と息子の男旅)

2012Japan
DramaFamily RelationshipLifeMiniseriesFather-Son Relationship

Like Big Forest, this drama also features Drama, Family Relationship, Life, and Miniseries themes with a 33% similarity match.

To help his son grow into a mature and kind individual, a father embarks on a journey with him. The son quickly discovers his lack of knowledge about life and engages in various new experiences such as fishing, hiking, and gazing at the stars at night. These shared activities will shape their bond for years to come.

Recommendation: Boku no Neechan similar to Big Forest
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Boku no Neechan(僕の姉ちゃん)

2021Japan
DramaFamily RelationshipLifeMiniseriesSlight RomanceAdapted From A MangaBrother-Sister RelationshipFamilyWeb Series

Like Big Forest, this drama also features Drama, Family Relationship, Life, Miniseries, and Slight Romance themes with a 33% similarity match.

Chiharu resides with her younger sibling Junpei. Aged 30, Chiharu is known for her humor and witty remarks. Junpei, on the other hand, is a caring brother who always looks out for Chiharu. When they return home from their respective jobs, they enjoy meals and drinks together while engaging in conversations about love, work, and their hobbies. This dynamic is depicted in the manga "Boku no Neechan" by Masuda Miri.

Recommendation: Truck Girl similar to Big Forest
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Truck Girl(トラックガール)

2023Japan
ComedyDramaLifeMiniseriesTruck Driver Female Lead

Like Big Forest, this drama also features Comedy, Drama, Life, and Miniseries themes with a 33% similarity match.

Rewritten text: Kurate Jun, a young truck driver in the predominantly male truck logistics field, navigates her daily routine with a positive attitude. She finds solace in unwinding with drinks after work to alleviate her fatigue. (brokensubs.wordpress.com)

Recommendation: Paper Cut similar to Big Forest
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Paper Cut(春暖花又开)

2019China
DebtDramaFamily RelationshipLifeFriendshipRomance

Like Big Forest, this drama also features Debt, Drama, Family Relationship, and Life themes with a 31% similarity match.

A tale of Tian Chuang Hua, the daughter-in-law of the Ma family, who faces numerous challenges in her life but finds the strength to assist her village. Tian Chuang Hua, known for her devotion as a wife and daughter-in-law, had hoped for her husband to return for the new year, only to be presented with divorce papers instead. Along with her daughter, they encounter their own difficulties, including debt collectors at their door. Amidst these struggles, she receives the devastating news of her father's passing but remains committed to her in-laws. Tian Chuang Hua's compassion is acknowledged when her parents-in-law choose her over their own son. Despite the hardships, she tackles her issues one by one and embarks on a journey to promote tourism in the village. In a stroke of luck, she uncovers the precious art of paper-cutting skills possessed by her mother-in-law.

Recommendation: The Swimsuit Saga similar to Big Forest
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The Swimsuit Saga(乘风踏浪)

2024China
ComedyDramaLifeSlight RomanceBusinessFamily

Like Big Forest, this drama also features Comedy, Drama, Life, and Slight Romance themes with a 31% similarity match.

Recommendation: Shine on You similar to Big Forest
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Shine on You(青出於藍)

2004Hong Kong
ComedyDramaFamily RelationshipLifeSchool SettingStudent Supporting Character

Like Big Forest, this drama also features Comedy, Drama, Family Relationship, and Life themes with a 31% similarity match.

Due to internal conflicts at work, Ga Jai Choi, a thriving business executive, is appointed as the principal of a struggling school. The school, known as the Samshui Fisherman and Agricultural Workers Union Yin Liang Can Y n Endowment Yin Ding Bao Memorial School-WDPS, is facing the threat of being shut down by the education board due to its poor performance and reputation. The school was established in memory of tycoon Yin Guo Rong by his parents, who are determined to save it from closure. Ga Jai Choi is urged by his competitors to take on the role of headmaster, despite his reluctance to leave his corporate career. Although Ga Jai Choi initially aims to accelerate the school's downfall, he is surprised to see the teachers rallying to protect their jobs in response to his proposed changes. The arrival of passionate young teacher Lam Ying Yun and dedicated educator Wong Yerk Se further complicates Ga's plans. As Lam and Wong inspire their students to strive for success, Ga begins to question his motives and gradually becomes invested in the school's future. Despite Ga's efforts to undermine the school, his policies inadvertently lead to improvements in academic performance and a sense of unity among students, parents, and staff. However, the school's survival remains uncertain. Ga ultimately realizes his genuine care for the school and its students, joining the community in a final plea to prevent its closure.

Recommendation: O.L.B.B. similar to Big Forest
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O.L.B.B.(OLヴィジュアル系)

2000Japan
ComedyDramaLifeMiniseriesAdapted From A MangaFriendship

Like Big Forest, this drama also features Comedy, Drama, Life, and Miniseries themes with a 31% similarity match.

Sakuradamon uses her exceptional makeup skills to conceal her true appearance, while Megurogawa has achieved a flawless face through cosmetic enhancements. Mitsue is dedicated to her work and remains reserved, whereas Chikage is a naturally beautiful woman who excels at socializing with men at drinking gatherings. This drama features a diverse cast of characters, including an elderly woman who undergoes a transformation after being influenced by a lecherous manager and her granddaughter. The story unfolds with unpredictable twists and turns as we follow these individuals' journeys.

Recommendation: Osaka Kanjousen Part 2 similar to Big Forest
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Osaka Kanjousen Part 2(大阪環状線 ひと駅ごとの愛物語 Part2)

2017Japan
ComedyDramaLifeMiniseriesAnthologyRomance

Like Big Forest, this drama also features Comedy, Drama, Life, and Miniseries themes with a 31% similarity match.

In every populated area, there exists a community. Districts are interconnected by trains, with stations serving as meeting points for people and opportunities for love to blossom. This series consists of 10 episodes showcasing various love stories - romantic, familial, friendly, and hometown love - all centered around different train stations along the Osaka Loop line. (jdramas.wordpress)

Recommendation: Teinen Joshi similar to Big Forest
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Teinen Joshi(定年女子)

2017Japan
ComedyDramaLifeMiniseriesBusinessFriendship

Like Big Forest, this drama also features Comedy, Drama, Life, and Miniseries themes with a 31% similarity match.

The head of the Corporate Social Responsibility department at Kadokura Trading, 53-year-old Miyama Asako, is enthusiastic about a new project to establish schools in villages across Asia. However, she receives unexpected news from the senior managing director that she will be reassigned to the foods business as an advisor due to the company's policy of rotating managers at a certain age. Despite not having the freedom to choose her new role, Asako is fully occupied with various responsibilities and neglects her personal appearance. Through this process, she gradually recognizes the actions she needs to take to benefit society.

Recommendation: Rikon Shinai Otoko: Salaried Otto to Waru Yome no Damashi Ai similar to Big Forest
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Rikon Shinai Otoko: Salaried Otto to Waru Yome no Damashi Ai(離婚しない男―サレ夫と悪嫁の騙し愛―)

2024Japan
Black ComedyComedyDramaMiniseriesAdapted From A MangaSexual Content

Like Big Forest, this drama also features Black Comedy, Comedy, Drama, and Miniseries themes with a 31% similarity match.

In the story, a man named Okatani Wataru chooses to turn a blind eye to his wife's affair while secretly gathering evidence and navigating the challenges of a father fighting for custody of his daughter. This plot is based on the manga series "Rikon Shinai Otoko" by Ohtake Reiji.

Recommendation: Black Girl's Talk similar to Big Forest
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Black Girl's Talk(ブラックガールズトーク)

2024Japan
ComedyLifeMiniseriesSlight RomanceAdapted From A MangaOffice Worker Female Lead

Like Big Forest, this drama also features Comedy, Life, Miniseries, and Slight Romance themes with a 31% similarity match.

Kaori, a dedicated employee at a trading company, Aya, a nurturing nursery teacher, and Nao, an average office worker, are close friends who often meet at each other's homes or cafes for casual conversations. During one gathering, Kaori mentions a new temporary worker at her office who initially seemed perfect but turned out to have a major flaw. Meanwhile, Nao begins to suspect her seemingly high-quality boyfriend of infidelity, revealing a shocking truth about his character.

Recommendation: Children's Meal similar to Big Forest
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Children's Meal(자식세끼)

2022South Korea
ComedyDramaLifeMiniseriesShort Length SeriesWeb Series

Like Big Forest, this drama also features Comedy, Drama, Life, and Miniseries themes with a 31% similarity match.

Recommendation: Coffee, Mou Ippai Ikaga Deshou similar to Big Forest
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Coffee, Mou Ippai Ikaga Deshou(珈琲“もう一杯”いかがでしょう)

2021Japan
ComedyDramaLifeMiniseriesAdapted From A MangaShort Length SeriesWeb Series

Like Big Forest, this drama also features Comedy, Drama, Life, and Miniseries themes with a 29% similarity match.

Coffee Ikaga Deshou will have a spinoff.

Recommendation: Salaryman Kintaro (2008) similar to Big Forest
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Salaryman Kintaro (2008)(サラリーマン金太郎)

2008Japan
ComedyDramaLifeMiniseriesAdapted From A MangaBusinessOffice Worker Male Lead

Like Big Forest, this drama also features Comedy, Drama, Life, and Miniseries themes with a 29% similarity match.

Derived from the manga series "Office Worker Kintaro" by Motomiya Hiroshi.

Recommendation: Salaryman Kintaro Season 2 (2010) similar to Big Forest
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Salaryman Kintaro Season 2 (2010)(サラリーマン金太郎2)

2010Japan
ComedyDramaLifeMiniseriesAdapted From A MangaBusinessOffice Worker Male Lead

Like Big Forest, this drama also features Comedy, Drama, Life, and Miniseries themes with a 29% similarity match.

Yamato Construction Company merges with Chuo Construction Company. Yajima Kintaro comes back from Africa and puts in great effort to rescue Yamato Construction Company. However, a formidable new adversary emerges.

Recommendation: Wagahai no Heya De Aru similar to Big Forest
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Wagahai no Heya De Aru(吾輩の部屋である)

2017Japan
ComedyDramaLifeMiniseriesEccentric Male LeadInner MonologuePostgraduate Student Male Lead

Like Big Forest, this drama also features Comedy, Drama, Life, and Miniseries themes with a 29% similarity match.

Tetsuro Kagiyama, a postgraduate student, resides independently in a studio flat. He strives to address issues such as dust accumulation and the upkeep of his air conditioning unit in his living space.

Recommendation: Super no Kago no Nakami ga Ki ni Naru Watashi similar to Big Forest
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Super no Kago no Nakami ga Ki ni Naru Watashi(スーパーのカゴの中身が気になる私)

2023Japan
ComedyDramaLifeMiniseriesPart-time Worker Male LeadPart-time Worker Supporting CharacterSupermarket Setting

Like Big Forest, this drama also features Comedy, Drama, Life, and Miniseries themes with a 29% similarity match.

Jumonji Yuzo, a former child actor who once enjoyed success, now faces challenges in his acting career and takes on a part-time job at a supermarket to make ends meet. Inspired by his supervisor's advice, he begins to imagine the lives of customers based on the items in their shopping baskets. He is joined by colleagues Handa, who enjoys observing people, and Okazaki Megumi, a hardworking individual who holds Yuzo to high standards despite his lack of motivation.

Recommendation: Ko Iu no ga Ii similar to Big Forest
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Ko Iu no ga Ii(こういうのがいい)

2023Japan
ComedyDramaLifeMiniseriesAdapted From A MangaFriends With BenefitsFriendship

Like Big Forest, this drama also features Comedy, Drama, Life, and Miniseries themes with a 29% similarity match.

Murata Motoki, a remote worker, decides to end his relationship with his controlling girlfriend who constantly bombards him with questions. In a similar situation, Eguchi Tomoka breaks up with her boyfriend who imposes strict rules on her behavior. Motoki and Tomoka meet at an offline event for an online game and find comfort in their relationship where they can freely discuss intimate topics. They develop a unique bond and begin a carefree and unrestricted relationship as Freedom Friends (FuriFure).

Recommendation: Rhythm (2023) similar to Big Forest
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Rhythm (2023)(リズム)

2023Japan
ComedyDramaLifeMiniseriesCharacter DevelopmentDanceFriendship

Like Big Forest, this drama also features Comedy, Drama, Life, and Miniseries themes with a 29% similarity match.

A touching tale unfolds as Maijo Suguru, who faces challenges in forming connections, experiences personal growth alongside the friends he encounters in the world of dance! (Japanese = fujitv

Recommendation: Little Mom Scandal Season 2 similar to Big Forest
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Little Mom Scandal Season 2(리틀맘 스캔들 2)

2008South Korea
ComedyDramaLifeMiniseriesFamilyTeenage PregnancyTeenager Female Lead

Like Big Forest, this drama also features Comedy, Drama, Life, and Miniseries themes with a 29% similarity match.

Once she transitions into teenage motherhood, she has to confront the daily challenges of being a spouse and a parent while attempting to enjoy her youth.

Recommendation: No, Thank You Season 2 similar to Big Forest
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No, Thank You Season 2(며느라기 시즌2)

2022South Korea
ComedyDramaFamily RelationshipLifeAdapted From A WebtoonRomanceWeb Series

Like Big Forest, this drama also features Comedy, Drama, Family Relationship, and Life themes with a 29% similarity match.

Min Sa Rin has seamlessly adjusted to her role as a daughter-in-law and is navigating through life without major issues. Unexpectedly, she finds herself entangled in a mysterious case.

Recommendation: Why Do Women Always Get Upset? similar to Big Forest
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Why Do Women Always Get Upset?(여자들은 왜 화를 내는걸까)

2016South Korea
ComedyDramaLifeMiniseriesFriendshipRomanceShort Length Series

Like Big Forest, this drama also features Comedy, Drama, Life, and Miniseries themes with a 29% similarity match.

The narrative focuses on two girls along with their boyfriends. They must contend with witnessing their girlfriends' anger in various scenarios.

Recommendation: Man in the Shower similar to Big Forest
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Man in the Shower(샤워하는 남자)

2017South Korea
ComedyDramaLifeMiniseriesRomanceShort Length SeriesWeb Series

Like Big Forest, this drama also features Comedy, Drama, Life, and Miniseries themes with a 29% similarity match.

In this eccentric, surreal online series, a man and his fictitious companion explore his profound reflections during showers about existence, romance, and washing methods. (AsianCrush)

Recommendation: Hyoten (2001) similar to Big Forest
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Hyoten (2001)(氷点)

2001Japan
DramaFamily RelationshipLifeMiniseriesNovel AdaptationAdopted Female LeadAdoptive Mother-Adoptive Daughter Relationship

Like Big Forest, this drama also features Drama, Family Relationship, Life, and Miniseries themes with a 29% similarity match.

Youko was adopted at a young age and never got to know her biological parents. Despite this, her adoptive family had always shown her warmth and love. However, things took a drastic turn when her mother, who had always been the most loving towards her, began to mistreat and despise her. Youko couldn't help but wonder why this sudden change had occurred. Taken from the book titled Freezing Point by Miura Ayako.

Recommendation: Honjitsu wa, Ohigara mo Yoku similar to Big Forest
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Honjitsu wa, Ohigara mo Yoku(本日は、お日柄もよく)

2017Japan
DramaLifeMiniseriesSlight RomanceNovel AdaptationBusinessPolitical

Like Big Forest, this drama also features Drama, Life, Miniseries, and Slight Romance themes with a 29% similarity match.

Kotoha Ninomiya is employed in the general affairs division of a sweets company. Unexpectedly, she is instructed to switch to the public relations department, where she struggles. To add to her troubles, Kotoha Ninomiya discovers that Atsushi Imagawa, whom she has hidden feelings for, is preparing to wed another woman. The two have been close friends since childhood. Devastated, she attends Atsushi's wedding ceremony. During the event, she is touched by Kumi Kuon's congratulatory speech. Kotoha Ninomiya is renowned for her exceptional skills as a speechwriter.

Recommendation: Kohiya No Hitobito similar to Big Forest
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Kohiya No Hitobito(珈琲屋の人々)

2014Japan
DebtDramaLifeMiniseriesSecond ChanceBoxingCafé SettingDeathDifficult AdulthoodEx-Convict Male LeadRepentanceUnhealthy Mains' Relationship

Like Big Forest, this drama also features Debt, Drama, Life, Miniseries, and Second Chance themes with a 28% similarity match.

In Tokyo's Shitamachi district, there is a charming cafe named "Coffee-ya" located on a bustling shopping street. The cafe is owned by Soda Kosuke, who brews coffee with great care that never fails to warm the hearts of his customers. Despite his troubled past as a former convict, Kosuke's passion for coffee shines through. One day, a woman named Kashiwagi Fuyuko stumbles upon this cozy cafe and becomes a regular visitor, drawn in by the delicious coffee. As Kosuke interacts with Fuyuko, he begins to develop feelings for her and embarks on a journey to uncover her true self.

Recommendation: Saki ni Umareta Dake no Boku similar to Big Forest
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Saki ni Umareta Dake no Boku(先に生まれただけの僕)

2017Japan
ComedyDramaLifeMiniseriesSlight RomanceHigh SchoolPrincipal Male LeadSchool SettingStudent Supporting CharacterTeacher Supporting CharacterTeenager Supporting CharacterYouth

Like Big Forest, this drama also features Comedy, Drama, Life, Miniseries, and Slight Romance themes with a 28% similarity match.

A 35-year-old former high-ranking corporate employee has taken on the role of principal at a private high school that is experiencing challenges with its management.

Recommendation: Nijiiro Karute: Valentine Edition similar to Big Forest
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Nijiiro Karute: Valentine Edition(にじいろカルテ 大乱闘バレンタイン編)

2021Japan
ComedyDramaLifeMiniseriesSlight RomanceEccentric Male LeadFriendshipInventionValentine's Day SettingVillage SettingWeb SeriesWinter Setting

Like Big Forest, this drama also features Comedy, Drama, Life, Miniseries, and Slight Romance themes with a 28% similarity match.

Nijiiro Karute features a side story that unfolds between episodes 7 and 8 of the main drama series.

Recommendation: Woman Gang Season 2 similar to Big Forest
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Woman Gang Season 2(女人帮·妞儿 第二季)

2013China
ComedyDramaLife

Like Big Forest, this drama also features Comedy, Drama, and Life themes with a 27% similarity match.

Recommendation: 2 Hours similar to Big Forest
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2 Hours(ツーエイチ)

2004Japan
DramaLifeMiniseries

Like Big Forest, this drama also features Drama, Life, and Miniseries themes with a 27% similarity match.

Recommendation: Saisei no Machi similar to Big Forest
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Saisei no Machi(再生の町)

2009Japan
DramaLifeMiniseries

Like Big Forest, this drama also features Drama, Life, and Miniseries themes with a 27% similarity match.

"Revitalizing Our Community" is a social drama set in a small town in Osaka, Japan. The local government is facing a financial crisis, with severely limited funds. They must decide which government sectors to reduce funding for and which to prioritize in order to sustain their town.

Recommendation: Heaven's Rock similar to Big Forest
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Heaven's Rock(ヘヴンズ・ロック)

2010Japan
ComedyDramaMiniseries

Like Big Forest, this drama also features Comedy, Drama, and Miniseries themes with a 27% similarity match.

Teppei and Takuma, who are part of the well-known Rock group Sekitoba, along with Ryuuichi, Jun (who are both in the rival band SHADOWS), and their supporter Yuusaku, all perish in a sudden incident. To be revived, they must collaborate and complete a series of challenges set forth by the shinigami.

Recommendation: Heisei Meoto Jawan similar to Big Forest
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Heisei Meoto Jawan(平成夫婦茶碗)

2000Japan
DramaLifeMiniseries

Like Big Forest, this drama also features Drama, Life, and Miniseries themes with a 27% similarity match.

A noodle shop owner struggling with debt and his incredibly resourceful wife are facing financial difficulties while trying to support their five children. Despite their limited funds, they rely on humor and clever problem-solving to make ends meet. (JDorama)

Recommendation: Bounty Lady similar to Big Forest
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Bounty Lady(My盛Lady)

2013Hong Kong
ComedyDramaLife

Like Big Forest, this drama also features Comedy, Drama, and Life themes with a 27% similarity match.

A comedic story revolves around unmarried middle-aged women known as "sing lui." Heung Gwong Lam is a wealthy bachelor who prides himself on being stylish, attractive, and charming. Working as a creative director at a PR firm, he harbors guilt from past experiences and sympathizes with the "sing lui" who have been left by men and are still searching for love. Determined to transform them from "Left Behind Lady" to "My Prime Lady," he sets out to change their mindset. Things take a turn when Sing Fa Lui, who had a brief encounter with Gwong Lam, shows up at the PR company claiming to be romantically involved with the boss. Using this to her advantage, she rises to a director position, posing a threat to Gwong Lam's career. Just as he's dealing with this situation, another troubled "sing lui" enters the scene, seeking help with her love life. Gwong Lam continues to assist these women in getting their lives back on track. Through twists and turns, Fa Lui realizes Gwong Lam isn't as bad as she thought, while he discovers her genuine nature beneath the facade. Despite his own insecurities, he decides to help Fa Lui become the best version of herself and promote her to others for her happiness.

Recommendation: Sekai de Ichiban Atsui Natsu similar to Big Forest
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Sekai de Ichiban Atsui Natsu(世界で一番熱い夏)

2001Japan
DramaLifeMiniseries

Like Big Forest, this drama also features Drama, Life, and Miniseries themes with a 27% similarity match.

Kami Daisuke serves as the primary aide to influential parliamentarian Tojo Yuji. His aspiration is to enter politics and bring about change in Japan, with Tojo serving as his role model for an honest politician. Despite his busy schedule, Daisuke's wife Kumiko remains supportive of his ambitions. One day, Daisuke is shocked to discover a memo supposedly signed by him indicating acceptance of a 50 million payment from a construction firm. Tojo, believing Daisuke betrayed him by taking a bribe, distances himself from Daisuke who now faces scrutiny from both law enforcement and the media.

Recommendation: Tsubasa no Oreta Tenshitachi 2 similar to Big Forest
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Tsubasa no Oreta Tenshitachi 2(翼の折れた天使たち 2)

2007Japan
DramaLifeMiniseries

Like Big Forest, this drama also features Drama, Life, and Miniseries themes with a 27% similarity match.

Following the success of its initial television run, the series Angels with Broken Wings, featuring scripts by Yoshi, garnered over 1,800 messages from viewers praising the show. Now, the series is returning for a second installment! In the latest installment of the popular Deep Love series created by Yoshi, viewers can expect four stories, including one that was not featured in the first installment and three brand new stories. This series is a must-watch for young individuals facing challenges and for their parents' generation. The four nights will feature the following stories: 1st night - Impulse (starring Satomi Ishihara), 2nd night - Confederate (starring Erika Toda), 3rd night - Time (starring Rosa Katoh), and 4th night - Merchandise (starring Karina).

Recommendation: Edison no Haha similar to Big Forest
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Edison no Haha(エジソンの母)

2008Japan
ComedyDramaMiniseries

Like Big Forest, this drama also features Comedy, Drama, and Miniseries themes with a 27% similarity match.

The series centers around Noriko Ayukawa, a teacher for a group of first-grade students. When Kento, a troubled boy from a different school, joins her class, Noriko discovers that he may actually be a gifted prodigy. Drawing from the childhood experiences of renowned inventor Thomas Edison, the story explores Noriko's journey in guiding Kento and helping him reach his potential despite his reputation as a problem child.

Recommendation: Yottsu no Uso similar to Big Forest
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Yottsu no Uso(四つの嘘)

2008Japan
DramaLifeMiniseries

Like Big Forest, this drama also features Drama, Life, and Miniseries themes with a 27% similarity match.

This series follows the lives of four women who are in their forties. Shifumi, an attractive woman, was known for stealing her classmate's boyfriend during high school. Despite facing criticism, she got married and had a child before eventually getting divorced. Currently, she is dating a younger man. The other three women from Shifumi's past include Makiko, a typical housewife, Neri, a doctor focused on her career, and Miwa, another housewife. Miwa is secretly involved with Keishi, Shifumi's ex-husband and the boyfriend she had stolen in the past. As the story unfolds, the hidden secrets and lies of these four women gradually come to light.

Recommendation: Ueno Juri to Itsutsu no Kaban similar to Big Forest
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Ueno Juri to Itsutsu no Kaban(上野樹里と5つの鞄 )

2009Japan
ComedyDramaMiniseries

Like Big Forest, this drama also features Comedy, Drama, and Miniseries themes with a 27% similarity match.

In the series, Ueno plays five different characters in five separate episodes. Each episode revolves around a different type of bag, like a guitar case or a mysterious package. The episodes are titled: 1. Guitar Case Girl 2. HOPE 3. Akira Next Door 4. While Traveling 5. One Evening, Hinata Suddenly

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Honjitsu mo Hare. Ijo Nashi(本日も晴れ。異状なし 〜南の島 駐在所物語〜)

2009Japan
DramaLifeMiniseries

Like Big Forest, this drama also features Drama, Life, and Miniseries themes with a 27% similarity match.

Narumi is a tranquil island, inspired by the real-life Hateruma Island, where the demand for medical assistance outweighs the need for law enforcement. Despite the initial reluctance of the inhabitants, Shirase Ryo, a police officer, is assigned to the island. Over time, he forms close bonds with the locals and assists them in resolving their issues and planning for the island's future. --Tokyograph

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Tsurukame Josanin: Minami no Shima kara(つるかめ助産院〜南の島から〜)

2012Japan
DramaLifeMiniseries

Like Big Forest, this drama also features Drama, Life, and Miniseries themes with a 27% similarity match.

Married life for Onodera Mariya took an unexpected turn when her husband Tatsuya disappeared suddenly. Feeling lost, she travels to a heart-shaped island in Okinawa that Tatsuya had mentioned before. Meanwhile, Tsuruta Kameko, a midwife in Tokyo, becomes disillusioned with the attitude towards abortion and hospital births among young women. After winning a lottery, she embarks on a trip around the world but ends up in Okinawa where she discovers a need for midwives. Determined to make a difference, she decides to establish a maternity hospital on the island. The paths of these two women from different generations cross in the southern islands, where they are welcomed by the locals with open arms, embodying the Okinawan saying, "If we meet by chance, we're all brothers and sisters."

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Konnichiwa, Joyuu no Sagara Itsuki Desu.(こんにちは、女優の相楽樹です。)

2017Japan
ComedyDramaMiniseries

Like Big Forest, this drama also features Comedy, Drama, and Miniseries themes with a 27% similarity match.

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Laundry Chigasaki(神奈川県厚木市 ランドリー茅ヶ崎)

2016Japan
ComedyLifeMiniseries

Like Big Forest, this drama also features Comedy, Life, and Miniseries themes with a 27% similarity match.

The drama series is based in a laundromat located in Atsugi, Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan. It revolves around Nagi Nagumo, a part-time worker at the laundromat, the owner of the establishment, and the various customers who frequent the place.

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Iju and Gifu(イジューは岐阜と)

2018Japan
ComedyLifeMiniseries

Like Big Forest, this drama also features Comedy, Life, and Miniseries themes with a 27% similarity match.

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Takeuchi Ryoma no Satsukyu(竹内涼真の撮休)

2020Japan
DramaLifeMiniseries

Like Big Forest, this drama also features Drama, Life, and Miniseries themes with a 27% similarity match.

Takeuchi Ryoma decides to take a break from shooting and decides to spend his leisure time visiting a spice shop. He informs the owner of his desire to prepare an extra spicy curry, prompting her to suggest some of her top spice picks. They collaborate to whip up a delicious curry just as a new customer walks into the shop. (jdramas.wordpress.com)

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Sumu Sumu (2020)(住住)

2020Japan
ComedyLifeMiniseries

Like Big Forest, this drama also features Comedy, Life, and Miniseries themes with a 27% similarity match.

Bakarhythm uses an apartment in Tokyo as his workspace for writing scripts and other content. While he is working alone at his desk, he is interrupted by visits from Bananaman Himura and Wakabayashi Masayasu. Actress Mizukawa Asami, who lives nearby, also joins them. This casual gathering of showbiz friends, although uneventful, takes place in the apartment.