Boku wa Mari no Naka - Asian drama recommendation
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Boku wa Mari no Naka(ぼくは麻理のなか)

2017Japan
Adapted From A MangaBody SwapFriendshipHigh SchoolInvestigationLGBTQ+Mental IllnessMysteryPsychologicalRomanceSchool SettingStalkingSupernaturalTeenager Female Lead

Isao Komori, a former college student, spends most of his time indoors playing video games after dropping out. His daily routine is brightened by the presence of Mari, a high school girl who resembles an angel, visiting the convenience store he frequents. However, one day Komori wakes up to find himself in Mari's body, while another person now occupies his original body. With Mari missing, Komori must navigate her normal life while also searching for clues to her sudden disappearance.

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Boku Wa Mari No Naka

Recommendation: Himitsu: The Top Secret similar to Boku wa Mari no Naka
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Himitsu: The Top Secret(秘密~THE TOP SECRET~)

2025Japan
Adapted From A MangaFriendshipInvestigationMysteryPsychologicalSci-Fi

Like Boku wa Mari no Naka, this drama also features Adapted From A Manga, Friendship, Investigation, Mystery, and Psychological themes with a 33% similarity match.

The Ninth Forensic Laboratory at the National Research Institute of Police Science, referred to as The Ninth, employs advanced MRI technology to visualize the memories of deceased individuals, aiding in the resolution of cold cases. The series follows two detectives utilizing this technology to crack challenging cases while grappling with the moral implications of uncovering the innermost thoughts and secrets of the deceased. (DramaWiki)

Recommendation: Meloholic similar to Boku wa Mari no Naka
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Meloholic(멜로홀릭)

2017South Korea
InvestigationMental IllnessMysteryPsychologicalRomanceSchool SettingSupernaturalAdapted From A WebtoonDissociative Identity DisorderIllnessMiniseriesPsychologyTelepathyUniversity

Like Boku wa Mari no Naka, this drama also features Investigation, Mental Illness, Mystery, Psychological, Romance, School Setting, and Supernatural themes with a 33% similarity match.

Yoo Eun Ho possesses a unique power that enables him to read others' thoughts by placing his hand on them

Recommendation: Friendly Rivalry similar to Boku wa Mari no Naka
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Friendly Rivalry(선의의 경쟁)

2025South Korea
High SchoolInvestigationLGBTQ+MysteryPsychologicalSchool SettingTeenager Female LeadAdapted From A WebtoonAll-Girls SchoolClassmates' RelationshipDramaStudent Female LeadThrillerTransfer Student Female Lead

Like Boku wa Mari no Naka, this drama also features High School, Investigation, LGBTQ+, Mystery, Psychological, School Setting, and Teenager Female Lead themes with a 33% similarity match.

Orphan Woo Seul Gi relocates from a small town to Seoul to enroll in Chaehwa High School, an exclusive institution for the top 1% of students. Struggling to find her place, she crosses paths with Yoo Je I, the school's brightest student. Yoo Je I, a wealthy and intelligent individual aware of her social standing, becomes fascinated by Seul Gi. Their relationship evolves into a complex mix of friendship and fixation as they grow closer.

Recommendation: Secret Campus similar to Boku wa Mari no Naka
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Secret Campus( 비밀의 교정)

2006South Korea
FriendshipHigh SchoolInvestigationMysteryRomanceSchool SettingCar AccidentDeathDramaYouth

Like Boku wa Mari no Naka, this drama also features Friendship, High School, Investigation, Mystery, Romance, and School Setting themes with a 33% similarity match.

Seung Jae was a high school student whose life was abruptly cut short in a traffic accident. At the time of his passing, he was in a relationship with Su Ah, another student at the school. A year later, Su Ah begins to receive emails that unveil hidden truths about Seung Jae. It is revealed that he had been unfaithful to Su Ah, as he was also involved with Eun Ho, the sister of his friend Du Hyeon. Furthermore, Dong Cheol, a classmate aspiring to be a football player, stopped participating in his extracurricular activities following Seung Jae's death and has since ceased attending school. As Su Ah reads the emails, more of her own secrets gradually come to light.

Recommendation: Death Note NEW GENERATION similar to Boku wa Mari no Naka
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Death Note NEW GENERATION(デスノート NEW GENERATION)

2016Japan
Adapted From A MangaInvestigationMysteryPsychologicalSupernaturalActionMiniseries

Like Boku wa Mari no Naka, this drama also features Adapted From A Manga, Investigation, Mystery, Psychological, and Supernatural themes with a 31% similarity match.

Three separate tales follow the investigator Mishima, known as the Death Note enthusiast, as he delves into a case involving a former criminal's sudden death from a stroke, ultimately uncovering the truth. In another story, Ryuzaki, a renowned international detective who has successfully cracked numerous challenging cases, decides to lend his expertise to a Death Note case that he had previously turned down multiple times. Lastly, Shien, a cyber terrorist who turned to idolizing Kira after overcoming the trauma of being the sole survivor of his family's brutal murder, embarks on his first attempt to utilize the power of the Death Note.

Recommendation: Tomorrow (2002) similar to Boku wa Mari no Naka
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Tomorrow (2002)(愛情白皮書)

2002Taiwan
Adapted From A MangaFriendshipHigh SchoolRomanceSchool SettingDramaYouth

Like Boku wa Mari no Naka, this drama also features Adapted From A Manga, Friendship, High School, Romance, and School Setting themes with a 31% similarity match.

Tomorrow's tale unfolds across a period of 8 years, delving into themes of love and friendship. The protagonist, Yuan Cheng Mei, is a high school athlete who sustains an injury during a practice session. It is during this moment of need that a stranger comes to her rescue, setting the stage for the beginning of this story. (DramaWiki)

Recommendation: Keitai Deka Zenigata Ai similar to Boku wa Mari no Naka
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Keitai Deka Zenigata Ai(ケータイ刑事銭形愛)

2002Japan
High SchoolInvestigationMysterySchool SettingSupernaturalTeenager Female LeadAmateur Detective Female LeadComedyDetective FictionDetective Supporting CharacterDramaStudent Female Lead

Like Boku wa Mari no Naka, this drama also features High School, Investigation, Mystery, School Setting, Supernatural, and Teenager Female Lead themes with a 30% similarity match.

Zenigata Ai is a highly intelligent investigator who is just 17 years of age.

Recommendation: Sayoko Is Back similar to Boku wa Mari no Naka
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Sayoko Is Back(ドラマ愛の詩・六番目の小夜子)

2000Japan
FriendshipHigh SchoolInvestigationMysterySchool SettingTeenager Female LeadNovel AdaptationHorrorStudent Female LeadSuspenseUrban LegendYouth

Like Boku wa Mari no Naka, this drama also features Friendship, High School, Investigation, Mystery, School Setting, and Teenager Female Lead themes with a 30% similarity match.

Nishihama Junior High School has a spooky legend surrounding a character named Sayoko. Every three years, a student is selected to take on the role of Sayoko, inheriting three important missions. The completion of these tasks is crucial for the school's well-being. Shuu is the latest student chosen to portray Sayoko, but he passes the role to his friend Rei, not believing in the legend. However, when the new school year begins, one of the tasks has already been accomplished. The mysterious events that follow are just the beginning of a series of eerie occurrences at the school.

Recommendation: In the Dream to Find the Answer similar to Boku wa Mari no Naka
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In the Dream to Find the Answer(四手妙弹)

2015China
FriendshipInvestigationMysteryRomanceSupernaturalAdventureHistoricalTime Travel

Like Boku wa Mari no Naka, this drama also features Friendship, Investigation, Mystery, Romance, and Supernatural themes with a 29% similarity match.

Four women of varying personalities and abilities journey through time to ancient China, where they work together to unravel mysterious cases

Recommendation: MPD Psycho similar to Boku wa Mari no Naka
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MPD Psycho(Tajuu jinkaku tantei saiko - Amamiya Kazuhiko no kikan )

2000Japan
Adapted From A MangaInvestigationMental IllnessMysteryPsychologicalDissociative Identity DisorderIllnessMiniseries

Like Boku wa Mari no Naka, this drama also features Adapted From A Manga, Investigation, Mental Illness, Mystery, and Psychological themes with a 29% similarity match.

MPD-Psycho Story 1 Detective Kobayashi eliminated the personality of Kazuhiko Amamiya by killing Nishizono. The return of Isono and Flower Murder Case disrupts Kobayashi's normal life. Why did Nishizono's personality reemerge once more? MPD Psycho Story 2 Amamiya goes after Nishizono, who is believed to have abducted his wife, Chizuko. Concurrently, a series of murders involving cutting unborn infants from the womb occurs. Amamiya's partner was killed in a similar manner. He suspects Tomoyo Tanabe of being the serial killer. MPD Psycho Story 3 Amidst gun violence among high school students, Amamiya notices a rapid increase in children with bar codes. He infiltrates an experimental school as a substitute teacher and encounters a lady counselor, Akira Moriizumi, who brainwashes the students involved in the P-net Plan. MPD Psycho Story 4 Hisashi Shimazu, who poses as a banker in the Bingo game using numbered body parts from mutilation murders, is driven to psychopathy by the red bar code that reveals his hidden desires. In an attempt to transform himself into something unique and escape the enclosed city, he faces his true self. MPD Psycho Story 5 Bar code owners, who serve as a gateway for the metastasized personality of Nishizono, spontaneously combust due to Dissociative Identity Disorder. When the hospital where his wife, Chizuko, is located goes up in flames, what does Kazuhiko Amamiya witness? MPD Psycho Story 6 The true culprit eludes Amamiya, prompting him to leave his superior Sasayama to pursue the real suspect. The government's hidden operations render everything meaningless. Sasayama reveals the location where the final case will be concluded.

Recommendation: Shibatora similar to Boku wa Mari no Naka
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Shibatora(シバトラ)

2008Japan
Adapted From A MangaFriendshipInvestigationMysterySupernaturalComedyHidden IdentitySupernatural Power

Like Boku wa Mari no Naka, this drama also features Adapted From A Manga, Friendship, Investigation, Mystery, and Supernatural themes with a 29% similarity match.

At first glance, Shibata Taketora may appear to be a typical, unassuming teenager who seems easy to pick on. However, he is actually a skilled police detective and kendo expert who utilizes his youthful appearance to his advantage when going undercover or solving crimes. Taketora possesses a unique ability to sense the impending death of individuals, particularly if they continue on their current path. This ability, coupled with his empathy and genuine concern for others, weighs heavily on him as he navigates through his investigations. With the help of his unconventional group of friends, Taketora delves deep into his cases, striving to uncover the truth and prevent tragedies from occurring.

Recommendation: Yukan Club similar to Boku wa Mari no Naka
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Yukan Club(有閑倶楽部)

2007Japan
Adapted From A MangaHigh SchoolInvestigationMysterySchool SettingTeenager Female LeadAmateur Detective Female LeadAmateur Detective Male LeadComedyMultiple MainsStudent Female LeadStudent Male LeadYouth

Like Boku wa Mari no Naka, this drama also features Adapted From A Manga, High School, Investigation, Mystery, School Setting, and Teenager Female Lead themes with a 29% similarity match.

Shochikubai Miroku comes from a family with a police commissioner father and a mother who loves to travel. Miroku is well-connected and skilled in combat, with a passion for motorcycles. Kikumasamune Seishiro, on the other hand, is the wealthy son of a hospital owner who is also a formidable fighter known for his intelligence. Bido Granmarie, the son of a Swedish ambassador, is a charming playboy who dates multiple women simultaneously due to his belief that he is not meant for a committed relationship. Kenbishi Yuri, the daughter of a prominent business president, enjoys indulging in food and is a skilled fighter, though she struggles to defeat Seishiro. Hakushika Noriko, the daughter of a famous painter and a tea ceremony practitioner, harbors a strong aversion towards men and reacts violently when they make physical contact. Lastly, Kizakura Karen, who resides with her wealthy jeweler mother, dreams of marrying into wealth using her beauty and sophistication. Together, they make up the Yukan Club, a group that engages in solving mysteries for entertainment.

Recommendation: Ashita no Yakusoku similar to Boku wa Mari no Naka
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Ashita no Yakusoku(明日の約束)

2017Japan
High SchoolInvestigationMental IllnessMysteryPsychologicalSchool SettingDramaIllnessMiniseriesSocial MediaStudent Supporting CharacterTeacher Female LeadTeenager Supporting Character

Like Boku wa Mari no Naka, this drama also features High School, Investigation, Mental Illness, Mystery, Psychological, and School Setting themes with a 29% similarity match.

High school counselor Hinata Aizawa is a well-respected individual who offers a listening ear to students facing difficulties

Recommendation: Zankokuna Kankyakutachi similar to Boku wa Mari no Naka
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Zankokuna Kankyakutachi(残酷な観客達)

2017Japan
FriendshipHigh SchoolInvestigationMysterySchool SettingTeenager Female LeadChildhood Friends RelationshipDramaMiniseriesStudent Female LeadStudent Supporting CharacterTeenager Supporting CharacterYouth

Like Boku wa Mari no Naka, this drama also features Friendship, High School, Investigation, Mystery, School Setting, and Teenager Female Lead themes with a 29% similarity match.

Taking place in the not-so-distant future, a high school places a strong emphasis on safeguarding privacy. Both teachers and students remain anonymous. A group of 21 female high school students find themselves confined in a classroom, with their every move broadcasted live worldwide. The key to their escape lies in garnering numerous positive ratings from the audience.

Recommendation: Jungle Fish 2 similar to Boku wa Mari no Naka
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Jungle Fish 2(정글피쉬 2)

2010South Korea
FriendshipHigh SchoolInvestigationMysterySchool SettingTeenager Female LeadDramaLifeMiniseriesStudent Female LeadStudent Male LeadTeenager Male LeadYouth

Like Boku wa Mari no Naka, this drama also features Friendship, High School, Investigation, Mystery, School Setting, and Teenager Female Lead themes with a 29% similarity match.

An attractive high school student, known as the highest achiever in her class, dies under mysterious circumstances. Six of her friends, who also attended the same elementary school, set out to uncover the reasons behind her demise by communicating in real time. As these friends search for the truth surrounding her death, they encounter challenges in their academic lives, leading to issues such as dropping out of school, facing bullying, and dealing with relationship problems.

Recommendation: No Going Back Romance similar to Boku wa Mari no Naka
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No Going Back Romance(노빠꾸 로맨스)

2020South Korea
FriendshipHigh SchoolMysteryRomanceSchool SettingTeenager Female LeadPopular Male LeadShort Length SeriesStudent Female LeadStudent Male LeadTeenager Male LeadWeb SeriesYouth

Like Boku wa Mari no Naka, this drama also features Friendship, High School, Mystery, Romance, School Setting, and Teenager Female Lead themes with a 29% similarity match.

A teenage love story featuring So Dam, a sixteen-year-old girl who has yet to experience dating

Recommendation: xxxHolic similar to Boku wa Mari no Naka
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xxxHolic(CLAMPドラマ ホリック xxxHOLiC)

2013Japan
Adapted From A MangaFriendshipInvestigationMysteryPsychologicalSupernaturalAge GapAge GapDramaEmotionally Strong Female LeadGhostGhost-seeing Male LeadSuspenseThriller

Like Boku wa Mari no Naka, this drama also features Adapted From A Manga, Friendship, Investigation, Mystery, Psychological, and Supernatural themes with a 29% similarity match.

High school student Watanuki Kimihiro possesses the unique ability to perceive spirits and monsters, though he is constantly tormented by them. After yet another encounter with malevolent apparitions on his way home, he stumbles upon a peculiar shop. Inside, he meets Ichihara Yuko, the enigmatic proprietor who offers to fulfill Watanuki's desire to be free of the spirits. However, the exchange requires Watanuki to work temporarily in her shop, where wishes are granted, in return. This marks the beginning of his journey into a realm filled with supernatural phenomena.

Recommendation: One and Another Him similar to Boku wa Mari no Naka
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One and Another Him(我和两个TA)

2018China
High SchoolRomanceSchool SettingSupernaturalTeenager Female LeadSpirit PossessionStudent Female LeadTeacher Male LeadYouth

Like Boku wa Mari no Naka, this drama also features High School, Romance, School Setting, Supernatural, and Teenager Female Lead themes with a 28% similarity match.

In a high school setting, a cheerful young girl crosses paths with a math prodigy who excels in IQ but lacks emotional intelligence. However, he harbors a hidden side that sets him apart. Lin Yuan, a 17-year-old, experiences heartbreak when she falls for her math teacher. As she navigates the challenges of growing up, she learns to move on from an unattainable love and bid farewell to her past companions. Despite carrying the scars of heartbreak, she struggles to open her heart again until she meets Xiao En, a smart and attractive math teacher. Will history repeat itself, or is there a deeper enigma at play? Lin Yuan becomes captivated by his brilliance and charisma, getting entangled in a new yet familiar romantic journey.

Recommendation: Dance Drill similar to Boku wa Mari no Naka
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Dance Drill(ダンドリ)

2006Japan
FriendshipHigh SchoolRomanceSchool SettingTeenager Female LeadCheerleadingSportsStudent Female LeadYouth

Like Boku wa Mari no Naka, this drama also features Friendship, High School, Romance, School Setting, and Teenager Female Lead themes with a 28% similarity match.

The plot of this drama revolves around a cheerleading team from a high school in Kanagawa Prefecture that emerged victorious in the All-US cheerleading competition. The final summer break of high school is a time filled with unforgettable moments and optimism. In July 2006, the summer of a lifetime begins for 18 girls! Initially leading ordinary lives and unsure of their future, the girls feel unremarkable. However, everything changes when they stumble upon cheerleading. Cheerleading becomes the focal point of their lives, overshadowing fashion, academics, and relationships. Witness as they unite towards a common objective and embark on an exhilarating summer journey together! (Fuji TV)

Recommendation: Ochanigosu similar to Boku wa Mari no Naka
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Ochanigosu(お茶にごす。)

2021Japan
Adapted From A MangaFriendshipHigh SchoolRomanceSchool SettingComedyDelinquent Male LeadStudent Male LeadYouth

Like Boku wa Mari no Naka, this drama also features Adapted From A Manga, Friendship, High School, Romance, and School Setting themes with a 28% similarity match.

Masaya Funabashi, a troublemaker in high school often referred to as Devil Ma-kun, opts to change his reputation by becoming a member of the Japanese Tea Ceremony Club. This information is sourced from MyAnimeList and is based on the manga "A Bad Boy Drinks Tea!" by Nishimori Hiroyuki.

Recommendation: Hello, My Noisy MP3 similar to Boku wa Mari no Naka
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Hello, My Noisy MP3(听见我的声音)

2022China
FriendshipHigh SchoolMysteryRomanceSchool SettingTeenager Female LeadCall From The FutureClassmates' RelationshipComedyDifferent TimelinesFantasyStudent Female LeadYoung Adult Female LeadYouth

Like Boku wa Mari no Naka, this drama also features Friendship, High School, Mystery, Romance, School Setting, and Teenager Female Lead themes with a 27% similarity match.

A vintage MP3 player enabled the 30-year-old celebrity Zhao Man Er to connect with her 11-year-old self through old recordings. Hoping to alter her troubled present and escape her haunting past, Zhao attempted to use this opportunity, only to find herself plunging into a deeper crisis involving both her past and present selves.

Recommendation: Reborn (2025) similar to Boku wa Mari no Naka
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Reborn (2025)(焕羽)

2025China
FriendshipInvestigationMysteryRomanceSchool SettingTeenager Female LeadClassmates' RelationshipDeathDramaStudent Female LeadStudent Male LeadTeenager Male LeadThrillerYouth

Like Boku wa Mari no Naka, this drama also features Friendship, Investigation, Mystery, Romance, School Setting, and Teenager Female Lead themes with a 27% similarity match.

In 2007, a 16-year-old named Qiao Qing Yu and her family decided to move from their small town of Shunyun to the provincial capital of Huanzhou due to rumors surrounding the death of her sister, Qiao Bei Yu. Eager to uncover the truth and bring justice to her sister, Qing Yu enlisted the help of her classmate, Ming Sheng. As they delved deeper into the mystery, Qing Yu was shocked by the unfair treatment her sister had faced and vowed to seek justice on her behalf.

Recommendation: Boku to Kanojo no XXX similar to Boku wa Mari no Naka
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Boku to Kanojo no XXX(僕と彼女の×××)

2005Japan
Body SwapHigh SchoolRomanceSchool SettingSupernaturalTeenager Female LeadComedyDramaIdentity SwapMiniseriesStudent Female LeadStudent Male LeadTeenager Male LeadWeb Series

Like Boku wa Mari no Naka, this drama also features Body Swap, High School, Romance, School Setting, Supernatural, and Teenager Female Lead themes with a 27% similarity match.

The narrative follows Akira Uehara, a reserved high school student who harbors a strong attraction towards Nanako Momoi, the school's intimidating and aggressive girl. Despite Momoi's delicate and charming appearance, she surprises others with her words. Uehara is unexpectedly brought to Momoi's residence, where he encounters her eccentric inventor grandfather and becomes the unintended subject of an experiment. Through a mishap, Momoi is also involved in the experiment, resulting in the two switching bodies. Complicating matters, Momoi, inhabiting Uehara's body, damages the machine (which requires 2 million yen to repair) in order to prolong their body switch, leading them into a world of financial struggles and predicaments.

Recommendation: Kissho Tennyo (2006) similar to Boku wa Mari no Naka
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Kissho Tennyo (2006)(吉祥天女)

2006Japan
Adapted From A MangaInvestigationMysteryPsychologicalSchool SettingTeenager Female LeadDeity Female LeadEvil Female LeadFantasyHorrorMiniseriesPlayboy Male LeadStudent Female LeadSuspense

Like Boku wa Mari no Naka, this drama also features Adapted From A Manga, Investigation, Mystery, Psychological, School Setting, and Teenager Female Lead themes with a 27% similarity match.

The focus of this psychological thriller is on Sayoko, a member of the Kanou family who is believed to be a descendant of a goddess. Despite her noble appearance, she harbors a dark and malevolent nature which she tries to conceal. When outsiders pose a threat to her family's wealth, she employs her charm and seductive tactics to ensnare them and protect her family. This story is adapted from the manga series "Kissho Tennyo" by Yoshida Akimi.

Recommendation: Lost Days similar to Boku wa Mari no Naka
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Lost Days(ロストデイズ )

2014Japan
FriendshipInvestigationMysteryPsychologicalRomanceSchool SettingDramaMountain SettingMultiple MainsStudent Female LeadStudent Male LeadSuspenseThrillerWinter Setting

Like Boku wa Mari no Naka, this drama also features Friendship, Investigation, Mystery, Psychological, Romance, and School Setting themes with a 27% similarity match.

A group of university students from the same tennis club - Shino Yuta, Sakurada Miki, Sasaki Rinka, Takano Natsu, Fueki Mana, Tachibana Satsuki, and Sakurada Wataru - decide to go on a winter graduation trip to a mountain cottage. Despite appearing as good friends, each of the seven members harbors secrets involving hidden feelings of love and jealousy that they keep to themselves. Yuta, the club's cool and intelligent president, is attracted to Miki, who is sociable and trusting. He plans to confess his feelings to her during the trip, but things take an unexpected turn. Miki, who is dating Yuta's close friend Natsu, is completely engrossed in their relationship and oblivious to her surroundings. As conflicting emotions among the friends escalate and love starts to crumble, a sudden murder shocks them all. In the midst of fear and suspicion, buried emotions are brought to light through exchanges that delve into each other's true intentions.

Recommendation: MARS - Tada, Kimi wo Aishiteru similar to Boku wa Mari no Naka
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MARS - Tada, Kimi wo Aishiteru(MARS~ただ、君を愛してる~)

2016Japan
Adapted From A MangaHigh SchoolPsychologicalRomanceSchool SettingTeenager Female LeadDramaSchool BullyingStudent Female LeadStudent Male LeadStudent Supporting CharacterTeenager Male LeadTeenager Supporting CharacterYouth

Like Boku wa Mari no Naka, this drama also features Adapted From A Manga, High School, Psychological, Romance, School Setting, and Teenager Female Lead themes with a 27% similarity match.

The narrative follows the lives of Kira and Rei, two students in high school. Kira is a reserved artist, while Rei is a sociable womanizer with a dark, aggressive side. They develop a friendship that blossoms into a romantic relationship when Rei discovers a drawing by Kira on the back of a map she gave him. However, both Kira and Rei harbor troubled pasts, and their bond helps them confront their inner demons. Masao, a fellow student, has ties to Rei's violent history and intervenes in their lives in an attempt to push Rei back to his former self.

Recommendation: Janus no Kagami similar to Boku wa Mari no Naka
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Janus no Kagami(ヤヌスの鏡)

2019Japan
Adapted From A MangaHigh SchoolMental IllnessPsychologicalSchool SettingTeenager Female LeadDramaFantasyMiniseriesStudent Female LeadStudent Supporting CharacterTeenager Supporting CharacterViolence Against ChildrenYouth

Like Boku wa Mari no Naka, this drama also features Adapted From A Manga, High School, Mental Illness, Psychological, School Setting, and Teenager Female Lead themes with a 27% similarity match.

Ozawa Hiromi, a sophomore in high school, resides with her stern grandmother Takako who limits her independence. After collapsing one day, Hiromi discovers a new alter ego named Yumi who possesses contrasting traits to Hiromi. Can Hiromi regain control over Yumi? (FujiTV)

Recommendation: Seishun Cinderella similar to Boku wa Mari no Naka
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Seishun Cinderella(青春シンデレラ)

2022Japan
Adapted From A MangaHigh SchoolRomanceSchool SettingSupernaturalTeenager Female LeadComedyFantasyFirst LoveMakeoverStudent Female LeadStudent Supporting CharacterTeenager Supporting CharacterTime Travel

Like Boku wa Mari no Naka, this drama also features Adapted From A Manga, High School, Romance, School Setting, Supernatural, and Teenager Female Lead themes with a 27% similarity match.

Hagino Shion, a 29-year-old beauty advisor, lives a content and joyful life despite never having been in a relationship. However, after attending a blind date event, Shion experiences a sudden memory of being rejected by her first love in high school. This rejection, where she was criticized for her appearance, haunts her. Eventually, Shion somehow travels back in time and finds herself as a 17-year-old high school student. Using her makeup skills, Shion decides to change the course of events from 12 years ago. (DramaWiki)

Recommendation: Ao Haru Ride similar to Boku wa Mari no Naka
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Ao Haru Ride(アオハライド Season1)

2023Japan
Adapted From A MangaFriendshipHigh SchoolRomanceSchool SettingTeenager Female LeadComedyDramaFirst LoveStudent Female LeadStudent Male LeadStudent Supporting CharacterTeenager Male LeadYouth

Like Boku wa Mari no Naka, this drama also features Adapted From A Manga, Friendship, High School, Romance, School Setting, and Teenager Female Lead themes with a 27% similarity match.

Upon completing her freshman year of high school, Yoshioka Futaba reunites with Tanaka Kou, her former crush. They were classmates in middle school before he abruptly switched schools. Now, three years later, he reappears as Mabuchi Kou with a different demeanor - distant and aloof. As Futaba delves into Mabuchi's past, she finds herself developing feelings for him once again.

Recommendation: Usotoki Rhetoric similar to Boku wa Mari no Naka
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Usotoki Rhetoric(嘘解きレトリック)

2024Japan
Adapted From A MangaFriendshipInvestigationMysteryRomanceSupernaturalCohabitationComedyDetective Male LeadHistoricalHistorical FictionHuman Lie DetectorShowa EraSupernatural Power

Like Boku wa Mari no Naka, this drama also features Adapted From A Manga, Friendship, Investigation, Mystery, Romance, and Supernatural themes with a 27% similarity match.

Taking place in the early Sh wa era in the town of Tsukumoya, this story follows a detective struggling with debt and his partner who can detect lies. Together, they work on solving challenging cases. When the villagers turn against her, Urabe Kanoko decides to leave her hometown and ends up in Tsukumoya. There, she meets Iwai Souma, a young detective struggling with poverty, who is impressed by her unique abilities and offers her a job as his assistant.

Recommendation: The Mysterious Class similar to Boku wa Mari no Naka
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The Mysterious Class(남고괴담)

2021South Korea
FriendshipHigh SchoolInvestigationMysterySchool SettingSupernaturalGhostHorrorMiniseriesStudent Male LeadStudent Supporting CharacterSuspenseWeb SeriesYouth

Like Boku wa Mari no Naka, this drama also features Friendship, High School, Investigation, Mystery, School Setting, and Supernatural themes with a 27% similarity match.

In our classroom, there are 21 students. "What do you mean... Your class initially had 20 students..!!" A calm fourth-grade class at Treasure High School. A story of friendship and suspense as they begin to doubt each other. Can they uncover the mystery of the ghost? (BambooNetwork.co.kr)

Recommendation: Remember, Hari similar to Boku wa Mari no Naka
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Remember, Hari(기억, 하리)

2018South Korea
High SchoolInvestigationMysteryRomanceSchool SettingSupernaturalFlashback To PastGhostHorrorLove TriangleShy Male LeadSuspenseWarm Female LeadYouth

Like Boku wa Mari no Naka, this drama also features High School, Investigation, Mystery, Romance, School Setting, and Supernatural themes with a 27% similarity match.

The narrative unfolds in a high school setting where Hari goes to school alongside her friends, Ka Eun and Hyun Woo. Whispers are spreading among the students about Park Joo Min, who is rumored to be haunted by a ghost. While Hari doubts these claims, bizarre occurrences begin to take place within the school. A boy named Kang Lim appears, asserting that he and Hari share a friendship. Who is this enigmatic figure, and is there any truth to the rumors?

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Color Rush(컬러 러쉬)

2020South Korea
High SchoolLGBTQ+MysteryPsychologicalRomanceSupernaturalAunt-Nephew RelationshipColor BlindnessDramaLove At First SightMiniseriesObsessive Male LeadShort Length SeriesWeb Series

Like Boku wa Mari no Naka, this drama also features High School, LGBTQ+, Mystery, Psychological, Romance, and Supernatural themes with a 27% similarity match.

Individuals who are monochromatic, referred to as 'Mono's, inhabit a realm where they perceive the world solely in shades of grey, black, and white, lacking the ability to see colors. Each Mono is destined to encounter a special person, known as a 'Probe', who can transform their grey existence into a vibrant spectrum, a phenomenon called a 'Colour Rush'. Yeon U is one such Mono. Although he knows that colors exist, he has never truly experienced them and has no desire to. His life takes a dramatic turn when he meets Yu Han, his Probe, and undergoes his first 'Colour Rush'. Fearing that he might become infatuated with Yu Han due to the power to reveal colors, Yeon U attempts to distance himself from Yu Han. Yet, the question remains: why does Yu Han persist in getting closer to him?

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Pretty Guardian Sailor Moon(美少女戦士セーラームーン)

2003Japan
Adapted From A MangaFriendshipRomanceSchool SettingSupernaturalTeenager Female LeadIdol Female LeadOlder Man-Younger WomanStar Crossed LoversStudent Female LeadSuperhero Female LeadSupernatural PowerTokusatsuYouth

Like Boku wa Mari no Naka, this drama also features Adapted From A Manga, Friendship, Romance, School Setting, Supernatural, and Teenager Female Lead themes with a 27% similarity match.

An immense malevolence led by Queen Beryl, her four commanders, and a shapeless dark force known as Queen Metaria, are plotting to steal energy in order for Beryl to dominate the world. The Sailor Senshi, a group of five young girls from middle school, are the obstacles in their path: cheerful Usagi Tsukino, intelligent Ami Mizuno, spiritually attuned shrine maiden Rei Hino, athletic Makoto Kino, and pop star Minako Aino. Alongside them are two seemingly sentient plush cats (Luna and Artemis) and Tuxedo Mask, a thief on a quest for a Silver Crystal.

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Minami-kun no Koibito(南くんの恋人)

2004Japan
Adapted From A MangaHigh SchoolRomanceSchool SettingSupernaturalTeenager Female LeadChildhood Friends RelationshipComedyLegendStudent Female LeadStudent Male LeadTeenager Male LeadTransformationYouth

Like Boku wa Mari no Naka, this drama also features Adapted From A Manga, High School, Romance, School Setting, Supernatural, and Teenager Female Lead themes with a 27% similarity match.

Imagine suddenly shrinking to a height of only 16 cm. What would you do if your significant other also became miniature? This bestselling romantic tale is brought to life once again! The story unfolds when high school sweethearts Chiyomi and Minami receive a mysterious fortune cookie at a Chinese restaurant. The prophecy warns that staying together will lead to greatness, but drifting apart will result in a terrible fate. True to the prediction, Chiyomi is cursed with miniaturization on the day Minami decides to leave her. Now, as a tiny girlfriend and caring boyfriend live together in secret, what will unfold?

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Love and Lose Heart Season 2(蜜恋失心第2季)

2018China
InvestigationMysteryPsychologicalRomanceBusiness

Like Boku wa Mari no Naka, this drama also features Investigation, Mystery, Psychological, and Romance themes with a 27% similarity match.

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Give Me a Chick at 18(给我一个十八岁)

2018China
FriendshipHigh SchoolRomanceSchool SettingTeenager Female Lead1990sStudent Male LeadTeenager Male LeadTeenager Supporting CharacterYouth

Like Boku wa Mari no Naka, this drama also features Friendship, High School, Romance, School Setting, and Teenager Female Lead themes with a 26% similarity match.

In the early 1990s, in Beijing, Qiu Shui experienced a period of growth and self-discovery under the influence of Kong Jianguo's unconventional guidance. This led to a newfound passion that was ignited within him. Around the same time, Zhu Chang, a beautiful girl, entered Qiu Shui's life, bringing excitement and change. Together with Liu Jingwei and Zhang Guodong, they embarked on a journey of self-discovery and exploration. As Qiu Shui's feelings for Zhu Chang grew, he struggled to express his emotions. Eventually, after the college entrance exams, Qiu Shui tried to win Zhu Chang's heart before she left for further studies. However, time passed, and with it, their youthful innocence and memories of young love faded away.

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Psycho Doctor(サイコドクター)

2002Japan
Adapted From A MangaInvestigationMental IllnessMysteryPsychologicalAcrophobiaDetective Supporting CharacterIllnessMedicalPhobia

Like Boku wa Mari no Naka, this drama also features Adapted From A Manga, Investigation, Mental Illness, Mystery, and Psychological themes with a 26% similarity match.

Do you have a fear of heights? Is it related to acrophobia, or is there a deeper reason behind it? For example, could a traumatic event from your childhood, such as witnessing your father's murder by being pushed off a balcony, be the root cause of your fear of heights? Psychoanalyst and counselor Kyosuke Kai, who has his own quirks and compulsions, goes beyond standard medical explanations to uncover the true reasons behind his patients' emotional issues. Instead of just providing therapy, Dr. Kai also takes on the role of a detective. Explore Dr. Kai's case files to gain insight into his patients and the factors that influence their mental well-being. (NTV)

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Keitai Deka Zenigata Mai(ケータイ刑事銭形舞)

2003Japan
High SchoolInvestigationMysterySchool SettingTeenager Female LeadActionAmateur Detective Female LeadDetective FictionDetective Male LeadStudent Female Lead

Like Boku wa Mari no Naka, this drama also features High School, Investigation, Mystery, School Setting, and Teenager Female Lead themes with a 26% similarity match.

Zenigata Mai is a teenager attending high school who also works as a detective in her spare time. Her father holds a prominent position in the police force, which leads her partner, Godai Jun, to reluctantly involve her in their investigations by communicating with her over the phone.

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Koiiro Waltz(恋色円舞)

2010Japan
FriendshipHigh SchoolRomanceSchool SettingTeenager Female LeadMiniseriesShort Length SeriesStudent Female LeadWeb SeriesYouth

Like Boku wa Mari no Naka, this drama also features Friendship, High School, Romance, School Setting, and Teenager Female Lead themes with a 26% similarity match.

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You at 7:45(7時45分の君)

2020Japan
FriendshipHigh SchoolRomanceSchool SettingTeenager Female LeadMiniseriesNice Female LeadStudent Female LeadUnrequited LoveYouth

Like Boku wa Mari no Naka, this drama also features Friendship, High School, Romance, School Setting, and Teenager Female Lead themes with a 26% similarity match.

Aya and Kumi, two high school students, take the bus to school. Aya has a crush on a boy who consistently misses the bus. Kumi, sensing Aya's emotions, decides to take control of the bus and gives Aya a strict 5-minute window to confess her feelings.

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Motokare Retry: Kanojo ga Shiranai Bokutachi no Honne(モトカレリトライ 〜カノジョが知らない僕たちの本音〜)

2022Japan
FriendshipHigh SchoolRomanceSchool SettingTeenager Female LeadMiniseriesStudent Female LeadStudent Male LeadTeenager Male LeadYouth

Like Boku wa Mari no Naka, this drama also features Friendship, High School, Romance, School Setting, and Teenager Female Lead themes with a 26% similarity match.

Kaede and his close friend Kazuha reminisce about their high school days as they prepare to start at Futatsubashi University. Kaede finds himself in a confusing situation when he starts dating Nina but struggles to move on due to lingering feelings for his ex-girlfriend Mitsu. In contrast, Kazuha effortlessly maintains casual relationships with girls. Despite their differences, the two friends bond over shared experiences, including visits to their favorite sauna where they share their innermost thoughts.

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Sharp Season 2(반올림 2)

2005South Korea
FriendshipHigh SchoolRomanceSchool SettingTeenager Female LeadComedyLifeRivalryStudent Female LeadYouth

Like Boku wa Mari no Naka, this drama also features Friendship, High School, Romance, School Setting, and Teenager Female Lead themes with a 26% similarity match.

The story revolves around a high school girl and her experiences. She attends classes, socializes with her peers, forges new friendships, and navigates lessons on trust and competition. Along the way, she uncovers unique passions, particularly a fondness for musicians and performers, while also appreciating the common interests she shares with her family and friends.

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Nozokiya(のぞき屋)

2007Japan
Adapted From A MangaInvestigationMysteryPsychologicalDramaPeeping

Like Boku wa Mari no Naka, this drama also features Adapted From A Manga, Investigation, Mystery, and Psychological themes with a 25% similarity match.

Based on the manga "Nozokiya" created by Yamamoto Hideo.

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Love and Lose Heart(蜜恋失心)

2018China
InvestigationMysteryPsychologicalRomanceBusinessYouth

Like Boku wa Mari no Naka, this drama also features Investigation, Mystery, Psychological, and Romance themes with a 25% similarity match.

This is a tale of the overwhelming President Xiao Xiao navigating their relationship with their nephew Mei Ruo Bin amidst his declining mental health and complicated social interactions, immersing himself in a web of deceit. Xiao Wei is the deputy chief of Yuanhang Media. In the pursuit of his crush, Mei Xin, he willingly takes on the responsibility of looking after his younger brother, Mei Ruo Bin, who came back to town to study while Xiao Wei was away on a business trip. As a high school student at an international college, Mei Ruo Bin clashes with Xiao Wei. This mischievous nephew disrupts his uncle's life like a tiny troublemaker. Xiao Xiao must put in extra effort to care for his nephew in order to please his girlfriend, Mei Xin.

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Bedtime Hero Season 2(超能造梦 第二季)

2018China
FriendshipInvestigationMysteryRomanceSupernaturalCheerful Female LeadComedyLazy Male LeadSci-FiStudent-Teacher RelationshipSuperhuman Strength

Like Boku wa Mari no Naka, this drama also features Friendship, Investigation, Mystery, Romance, and Supernatural themes with a 25% similarity match.

A blend of humor and intrigue is at the center of a story set in a school for students with unique talents. Ding Yi, a studious individual who prefers staying at home, possesses exceptional academic achievements. Despite his lazy nature and love for sleep, Ding Yi harbors a secret talent - a photographic memory. However, he faces a significant flaw: when frightened, his short-term memory vanishes instantly, posing a potential challenge during exams. Ding Yi is admitted to Qing Hua, where he encounters his lively and affluent roommate Feng Zi Xi, as well as the helpful guidance counselor Ai Mei, who assists him in developing his skills.

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Us in Time(时光里的我们)

2020China
FriendshipHigh SchoolRomanceSchool SettingTeenager Female LeadCampus SettingDramaStudent Female LeadStudent Male LeadTeenager Male LeadYouth

Like Boku wa Mari no Naka, this drama also features Friendship, High School, Romance, School Setting, and Teenager Female Lead themes with a 25% similarity match.

A film club was established by a collection of students attending an art institution. They engage in learning, socializing, residing, and maturing on a daily basis. Although each individual possesses unique traits, when they unite, they become an unstoppable force. (DramaWiki)

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Call Me by No-Name(コールミー・バイ・ノーネーム)

2025Japan
InvestigationLGBTQ+MysteryPsychologicalRomanceAbusive ParentNovel AdaptationLesbian RomanceMiniseriesSexual ViolenceTrauma

Like Boku wa Mari no Naka, this drama also features Investigation, LGBTQ+, Mystery, Psychological, and Romance themes with a 25% similarity match.

At Eichi University, Megumi Yotsugi encounters Kotoha Furuhashi, a enigmatic young woman discovered at a landfill

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Seven Sisters(七姊妹)

2001Hong Kong
InvestigationMysteryRomanceSupernaturalDramaGhost

Like Boku wa Mari no Naka, this drama also features Investigation, Mystery, Romance, and Supernatural themes with a 25% similarity match.

Tse Chi Tong used to be the next in line to inherit a medicinal oil business that shut down over a decade ago. Presently, he is fully committed to his job as a postal worker, residing with his younger sibling Mei Ling and the faithful servant of his deceased father, Chan Tung. Tong's tranquil routine takes an unexpected turn when he encounters the ghost of a woman named Mak Chau Kuen, who shares her heartbreaking love story with him and implores him to fulfill a specific task. Determined to assist her, Tong joins forces with the spirited wealthy young lady Wong Yuk Cham on a mission to locate a missing letter from Kuen's lover, Miu Lin Sin, dating back 12 years.

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Women on the Run (2005)(窈窕熟女)

2005Hong Kong
FriendshipInvestigationMysteryRomanceComedyMultiple Mains

Like Boku wa Mari no Naka, this drama also features Friendship, Investigation, Mystery, and Romance themes with a 25% similarity match.

A show follows the lives of four women in various professions, such as a fashion advisor and a law enforcement officer, as they navigate the complexities of love. Unfortunately, their romantic pursuits are constantly interrupted by mysterious incidents involving the men they meet. With the assistance of But Kei Lei and his assistant Dong Fai, they assist the authorities in solving each case and capturing the culprit. As love triangles and quadrangles emerge, their relationships become even more complicated, ultimately leading to a major dilemma involving But Kei Lei.