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Borderless(ボーダレス)

2021Japan
Novel AdaptationFemale Centered PlotInvestigationMultiple MainsMysterySchool SettingStudent Female LeadStudent Supporting CharacterSuspenseTeenager Female LeadTeenager Supporting CharacterThrillerYouth

In the school library, Nao, a high school student who considers her life ordinary, is unexpectedly approached by her enigmatic classmate Kiri. Kiri asks Nao to accompany her to the location of a murder in Kiri's neighborhood, which she is using as material for a novel she is writing. This event is inspired by the novel "Borderless" by Honda Tetsuya.

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Borderless

Recommendation: Anata Hannin Jaarimasen similar to Borderless
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Anata Hannin Jaarimasen(あなた犯人じゃありません)

2021Japan
InvestigationMysterySchool SettingStudent Female LeadStudent Supporting CharacterSuspenseTeenager Female LeadTeenager Supporting CharacterThrillerYouthDeathDetective Supporting CharacterMiniseries

Like Borderless, this drama also features Investigation, Mystery, School Setting, Student Female Lead, Student Supporting Character, Suspense, Teenager Female Lead, Teenager Supporting Character, Thriller, and Youth themes with a 63% similarity match.

Teacher Izumi was discovered in her wedding gown, floating in the rooftop pool at Seishun High School. She had been fatally stabbed. A student admitted to President Hibino Meina of Class 3C and Detective Goshima that he was responsible for the crime. However, Meina noticed inconsistencies in the confession, as well as a lack of a clear motive. As a result, the student was cleared as a suspect. It is expected that another student will come forward to take responsibility. The question remains: why are her students eager to confess to the murder? Who are they trying to protect?

Recommendation: Sotsugyo Time Limit similar to Borderless
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Sotsugyo Time Limit(卒業タイムリミット)

2022Japan
InvestigationMysterySchool SettingStudent Female LeadStudent Supporting CharacterTeenager Female LeadTeenager Supporting CharacterYouthChildhood Friends RelationshipShort Length SeriesStudent Male LeadTeenager Male Lead

Like Borderless, this drama also features Investigation, Mystery, School Setting, Student Female Lead, Student Supporting Character, Teenager Female Lead, Teenager Supporting Character, and Youth themes with a 47% similarity match.

At Keyakidai High School, just three days before the upcoming graduation ceremony, a shocking incident occurred involving the kidnapping of their beloved English teacher, Mizuguchi Risako. Kurokawa Yoshiki and Ogyuda Junpei, both students at the school, received mysterious challenge letters urging them to uncover the truth behind the abduction. Alongside them, Komatsu Mio and Takahata Ayane, two more students with unique talents, were also brought into the mix. As they delved deeper into the mystery, they began to unravel hidden secrets about Mizuguchi and faced their own personal challenges. This is a story of young individuals coming together, bound by a common goal and a shared journey towards the truth. (NHK)

Recommendation: Sayoko Is Back similar to Borderless
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Sayoko Is Back(ドラマ愛の詩・六番目の小夜子)

2000Japan
Novel AdaptationInvestigationMysterySchool SettingStudent Female LeadSuspenseTeenager Female LeadYouthFriendshipHigh SchoolHorrorUrban Legend

Like Borderless, this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Investigation, Mystery, School Setting, Student Female Lead, Suspense, Teenager Female Lead, and Youth themes with a 47% 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: She similar to Borderless
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She(シー)

2015Japan
MysterySchool SettingStudent Female LeadStudent Supporting CharacterTeenager Female LeadTeenager Supporting CharacterThrillerYouthChildhood Friends RelationshipDisappearanceMiniseriesMother-Daughter RelationshipSecret

Like Borderless, this drama also features Mystery, School Setting, Student Female Lead, Student Supporting Character, Teenager Female Lead, Teenager Supporting Character, Thriller, and Youth themes with a 44% similarity match.

A young woman attending a well-known high school suddenly disappears. She possessed beauty, intelligence, and a romantic partner. The vanishing of this student deeply impacts four other female students who were acquainted with her.

Recommendation: Crow's Blood similar to Borderless
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Crow's Blood

2016Japan
School SettingStudent Female LeadStudent Supporting CharacterSuspenseTeenager Female LeadTeenager Supporting CharacterThrillerYouthHigh SchoolHorrorMiniseriesSci-FiTransfer Student Female Lead

Like Borderless, this drama also features School Setting, Student Female Lead, Student Supporting Character, Suspense, Teenager Female Lead, Teenager Supporting Character, Thriller, and Youth themes with a 44% similarity match.

A new student with a mysterious background arrives at the school one day, hailing from Minnesota. She possesses a unique trait of having black blood running through her veins, which leads to unusual occurrences. The phenomenon of her black blood spreading to others raises questions about her identity and the reason behind her unusual blood color. This horror-suspense narrative follows a high school girl as she delves into the mysteries surrounding the enigmatic new student.

Recommendation: Tokuyama Daigoro wo Dare ga Koroshita ka? similar to Borderless
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Tokuyama Daigoro wo Dare ga Koroshita ka?(徳山大五郎を誰が殺したか?)

2016Japan
InvestigationMysterySchool SettingStudent Female LeadStudent Supporting CharacterTeenager Female LeadTeenager Supporting CharacterYouthComedyDeathHigh SchoolMurderPrivate School

Like Borderless, this drama also features Investigation, Mystery, School Setting, Student Female Lead, Student Supporting Character, Teenager Female Lead, Teenager Supporting Character, and Youth themes with a 44% similarity match.

Upon arrival in the morning, the students of Year 3 class C at Keyaki Academy Private School are shocked to discover their homeroom teacher, Tokuyama Daigorou, murdered with a knife in his back. Fearing the consequences, the students hastily conceal the body and begin a bizarre school life filled with secrecy. As various individuals including other teachers, the teacher's wife and mistress, police, and reporters visit the classroom, the students must navigate the threat of being caught.

Recommendation: Zankokuna Kankyakutachi similar to Borderless
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Zankokuna Kankyakutachi(残酷な観客達)

2017Japan
InvestigationMysterySchool SettingStudent Female LeadStudent Supporting CharacterTeenager Female LeadTeenager Supporting CharacterYouthChildhood Friends RelationshipDramaFriendshipHigh SchoolMiniseries

Like Borderless, this drama also features Investigation, Mystery, School Setting, Student Female Lead, Student Supporting Character, Teenager Female Lead, Teenager Supporting Character, and Youth themes with a 44% 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: Kuro  no Onna Kyoushi similar to Borderless
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Kuro no Onna Kyoushi(黒の女教師)

2012Japan
Multiple MainsSchool SettingStudent Supporting CharacterSuspenseTeenager Supporting CharacterThrillerYouthDramaMiniseriesTeacher Female Lead

Like Borderless, this drama also features Multiple Mains, School Setting, Student Supporting Character, Suspense, Teenager Supporting Character, Thriller, and Youth themes with a 44% similarity match.

During the day, Takakura Yuko works as a regular chemistry teacher at a well-known government-run preparatory school. However, when night falls, she transforms into a heroic educator who tackles a range of challenging problems plaguing the school grounds. These issues go beyond simple disputes and include bullying, illicit relationships, drug use, and mind-altering substances. Takakura's approach is straightforward - she believes in fighting fire with fire. Alongside her colleagues, the classics teacher Uchida Sumire and the art teacher Fujii Aya, she is not afraid to bend the rules and even demand payment from those seeking her help. Despite their differences in personality and interests, the trio share a strong bond and work well together.

Recommendation: Puzzle (2007) similar to Borderless
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Puzzle (2007)(パズル)

2007Japan
InvestigationMysterySchool SettingSuspenseThrillerYouthMiniseries

Like Borderless, this drama also features Investigation, Mystery, School Setting, Suspense, Thriller, and Youth themes with a 43% similarity match.

An elite high school is taken over by an armed group, leading a group of students to search for 2,000 hidden puzzle pieces within the school in a time frame of 48 hours.

Recommendation: Nobody Knows similar to Borderless
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Nobody Knows(胆小鬼)

2022China
InvestigationMysterySchool SettingStudent Female LeadStudent Supporting CharacterTeenager Female LeadThrillerYouthFriendshipLifeSlight RomanceStudent Male LeadTeenager Male LeadWinter Setting

Like Borderless, this drama also features Investigation, Mystery, School Setting, Student Female Lead, Student Supporting Character, Teenager Female Lead, Thriller, and Youth themes with a 42% similarity match.

Back in 2003, a 17-year-old girl named Huang Shu was murdered in mysterious circumstances. A decade later, a similar case emerged but the main suspect had already passed away, leaving the case shrouded in uncertainty. Hidden secrets resurfaced unexpectedly, shedding light on a youthful past intertwined with five individuals. The series of events intertwined with the complexities of human nature... Children's motives may seem pure, while adults' intentions are often convoluted. Could it be that both you and I have a dark past?

Recommendation: Zambi similar to Borderless
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Zambi(ザンビ)

2019Japan
School SettingStudent Female LeadStudent Supporting CharacterSuspenseTeenager Female LeadTeenager Supporting CharacterThrillerYouthActionDormitory SettingFriendshipSupernaturalSupernatural BeingZombies

Like Borderless, this drama also features School Setting, Student Female Lead, Student Supporting Character, Suspense, Teenager Female Lead, Teenager Supporting Character, Thriller, and Youth themes with a 42% similarity match.

Following the breakdown of their school bus, the students of Freesia Academy find themselves stranded in a remote village overnight

Recommendation: Mysterious Incredible Terminator similar to Borderless
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Mysterious Incredible Terminator(霹靂MIT)

2008Taiwan
InvestigationMultiple MainsMysterySchool SettingStudent Female LeadSuspenseThrillerYouthGenius Male LeadRomanceStudent Male LeadTeacher Female LeadYoung Adult Female LeadYoung Adult Male Lead

Like Borderless, this drama also features Investigation, Multiple Mains, Mystery, School Setting, Student Female Lead, Suspense, Thriller, and Youth themes with a 42% similarity match.

The tale of a mysterious group known as MIT safeguarding Sheng Ying University was never officially confirmed but quickly circulated throughout the student population. After the team vanished, chaos ensued as evil forces took hold of the school. With only Teacher Cherry left from MIT, she made the bold decision to enlist the toughest students - 007, 187, 747, and Tian Mo Xing - to create a new era of MIT, tasked with solving the crimes and bringing back the school's former prestige.

Recommendation: Confucius (2012) similar to Borderless
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Confucius (2012)(智勝鮮師)

2012Taiwan
Multiple MainsSchool SettingStudent Female LeadStudent Supporting CharacterTeenager Female LeadTeenager Supporting CharacterYouthComedyHigh SchoolStudent Male LeadTeenager Male Lead

Like Borderless, this drama also features Multiple Mains, School Setting, Student Female Lead, Student Supporting Character, Teenager Female Lead, Teenager Supporting Character, and Youth themes with a 41% similarity match.

During his late teenage years, Kong Qiu, an 18-year-old, displayed natural talent and a quick learning ability. He possessed vast knowledge and a strong curiosity, often outsmarting his professors. In addition to his academic pursuits, Kong Qiu enjoyed attending Kung Fu Clubs and was known as "Lu Guo's Number One Kung Fu Killer" for his skills. Despite his professors' disapproval, they disciplined Kong Qiu after discovering his hobby. Unfortunately, this led to a tragic end as Kong Qiu expressed his dissatisfaction before passing away. In the afterlife, a chance encounter with Zheng Zhi Sheng at Nai He Bridge allowed Kong Qiu to retain his past knowledge and memories. Reborn as Qi Er Bin in 2012, a professor at City Scientific University, Kong Qiu faced challenges with a disorderly educational system. Will he be able to uphold his teaching principles and inspire his students to become independent learners? As Kong Qiu navigates the modern world, unexpected events and encounters are bound to occur.

Recommendation: Juken Zombie similar to Borderless
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Juken Zombie(受験ゾンビ)

2019Japan
School SettingStudent Female LeadStudent Supporting CharacterSuspenseTeenager Female LeadTeenager Supporting CharacterThrillerDramaHigh SchoolHorrorZombies

Like Borderless, this drama also features School Setting, Student Female Lead, Student Supporting Character, Suspense, Teenager Female Lead, Teenager Supporting Character, and Thriller themes with a 41% similarity match.

Inspired by the winning script of the 6th Dorama Koshien, Juken Zombie tells the story of high school students in a remote mountainous area of Japan who are gradually transforming into zombies, one after another.

Recommendation: Retry, Seishun! similar to Borderless
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Retry, Seishun!(リトライ、青春!)

2024Japan
Female Centered PlotMultiple MainsSchool SettingStudent Female LeadTeenager Female LeadYouthHigh SchoolMiniseries

Like Borderless, this drama also features Female Centered Plot, Multiple Mains, School Setting, Student Female Lead, Teenager Female Lead, and Youth themes with a 40% similarity match.

Takeda Sora, Kamiya Sumire, Sekimoto Ichigo, Kasai Momoka, Ito Hinata, and Hoshino Midori are all students in their second year of high school

Recommendation: Erin ga Chosen! Nihongo Dekimasu, similar to Borderless
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Erin ga Chosen! Nihongo Dekimasu,(エリンが挑戦! にほんごできます。)

2006Japan
School SettingStudent Female LeadStudent Supporting CharacterTeenager Female LeadTeenager Supporting CharacterYouthHigh SchoolLife

Like Borderless, this drama also features School Setting, Student Female Lead, Student Supporting Character, Teenager Female Lead, Teenager Supporting Character, and Youth themes with a 40% similarity match.

Recommendation: My Naughty Classmates similar to Borderless
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My Naughty Classmates(热血书院)

2018China
InvestigationMultiple MainsMysterySchool SettingSuspenseThrillerYouthComedyDramaHistoricalHistorical FictionTang Dynasty

Like Borderless, this drama also features Investigation, Multiple Mains, Mystery, School Setting, Suspense, Thriller, and Youth themes with a 39% similarity match.

The determined main character Zhang Yi entered the college with the goal of finding a legendary treasure, in order to gather funds for his sick sister Zhang Ying. At the college, he encountered the Mohist school, along with other intriguing individuals such as the descendant of Duanmuzheng, the knowledgeable librarian Li Yu Yu, the mysterious divination girl Cui Jia Luo, and the lively Korean Princess Wang En Zhu. Despite initial conflicts and disagreements, they eventually joined forces to help the school and investigate strange occurrences in the area. Through these experiences, Zhang Yi learned to care for others besides his sister, while Zhang Ying, under the guidance of Duanmu, began to embrace her true self. Similarly, Cui Jia Luo and Wang En Zhu found joy and confidence through the support of their newfound friends. As they faced various challenges together, the group of six young individuals with different personalities learned the value of tolerance and understanding. Ultimately, they became intertwined in a life-changing journey set against the backdrop of the declining Tang Dynasty, at the historic Taiyi Mountain where a rumored treasure attracted attention and disrupted the peaceful environment.

Recommendation: Sakura Kara no Tegami similar to Borderless
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Sakura Kara no Tegami( 桜からの手紙)

2011Japan
Multiple MainsSchool SettingStudent Female LeadStudent Supporting CharacterTeenager Female LeadTeenager Supporting CharacterYouthDramaHigh SchoolIllnessTeacher Male LeadTerminal Illness

Like Borderless, this drama also features Multiple Mains, School Setting, Student Female Lead, Student Supporting Character, Teenager Female Lead, Teenager Supporting Character, and Youth themes with a 39% similarity match.

A group of girls nearing graduation in high school discover that their homeroom teacher is facing a terminal illness. He pens individual letters to each of them, offering guidance without explicitly stating the details. As they navigate challenges during their final year, these letters serve as a source of support, helping them overcome personal obstacles and fostering personal growth and strong friendships.

Recommendation: Sakurasaku similar to Borderless
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Sakurasaku(サクラ咲く)

2016Japan
Novel AdaptationSchool SettingStudent Female LeadStudent Supporting CharacterTeenager Female LeadTeenager Supporting CharacterYouthHigh SchoolMiniseriesRomanceStudent Male LeadTeenager Male Lead

Like Borderless, this drama also features Novel Adaptation, School Setting, Student Female Lead, Student Supporting Character, Teenager Female Lead, Teenager Supporting Character, and Youth themes with a 39% similarity match.

The narrative follows a calm and relaxed young woman who enjoys reading. One day, while at the library, she discovers a lovely letter titled "Sakurasako" that falls out of a book. This marks the beginning of a written exchange with an unknown individual. The mystery of the stranger's identity unfolds as their correspondence continues. Inspired by Tsujimura Sugi's novel, Sakurasaku.

Recommendation: Yokai Ningen Bella: Episode 0 similar to Borderless
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Yokai Ningen Bella: Episode 0(妖怪人間ベラ〜Episode 0〜)

2020Japan
School SettingStudent Female LeadStudent Supporting CharacterSuspenseTeenager Female LeadTeenager Supporting CharacterYouthHigh SchoolHorrorMiniseriesSchool BullyingSupernatural

Like Borderless, this drama also features School Setting, Student Female Lead, Student Supporting Character, Suspense, Teenager Female Lead, Teenager Supporting Character, and Youth themes with a 39% similarity match.

Ohno Shiori is a typical high school student until the day Umenokisaka Bella transfers into her class, taking the seat previously belonging to the late Sasaki Kozue. Shiori notices that Bella has a kaleidoscope key chain similar to the one she and Kozue shared. Despite facing bullying due to her personality, there is something mysterious about Bella. What secrets lie within the connection between Kozue and Bella, as well as the circumstances surrounding Kozue's tragic death?

Recommendation: Akira Kun similar to Borderless
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Akira Kun(アキラくん)

2022Japan
InvestigationMysterySchool SettingStudent Supporting CharacterTeenager Female LeadTeenager Supporting CharacterYouthClassmates' RelationshipHigh SchoolMiniseriesTeacher Supporting CharacterTransfer Student Female Lead

Like Borderless, this drama also features Investigation, Mystery, School Setting, Student Supporting Character, Teenager Female Lead, Teenager Supporting Character, and Youth themes with a 39% similarity match.

Nagisa recently moved to a rural school and has a strange feeling about one of her classmates, "Akira-kun." She is curious about what makes him different. (Drama Official Twitter Profile)

Recommendation: The World of My 17 Season 2 similar to Borderless
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The World of My 17 Season 2(소녀의 세계 시즌2)

2021South Korea
Multiple MainsSchool SettingStudent Female LeadStudent Supporting CharacterTeenager Female LeadTeenager Supporting CharacterYouthBest Friends RelationshipDramaHigh SchoolMiniseriesSlight Romance

Like Borderless, this drama also features Multiple Mains, School Setting, Student Female Lead, Student Supporting Character, Teenager Female Lead, Teenager Supporting Character, and Youth themes with a 39% similarity match.

At the age of 18, will Na Ri experience her first taste of love? First love, aspirations, and companionship. The realm of young women entering adulthood, filled with both joy and heartache. (Naver)

Recommendation: The M Riders Season 2 similar to Borderless
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The M Riders Season 2(萌學園二聖戰再起)

2010Taiwan
Multiple MainsSchool SettingStudent Female LeadStudent Supporting CharacterTeenager Female LeadTeenager Supporting CharacterYouthDramaFantasyHigh SchoolStudent Male LeadTeenager Male Lead

Like Borderless, this drama also features Multiple Mains, School Setting, Student Female Lead, Student Supporting Character, Teenager Female Lead, Teenager Supporting Character, and Youth themes with a 39% similarity match.

The malevolent evil powers are on the rise once more. To safeguard their school, the principal opts to recruit a vampire teacher. At the same time, Lan Bao faces his own challenges. Can the five warriors defend the school without the support of Princess Nai Ya? This fresh season introduces new allies and adversaries.

Recommendation: The M Riders similar to Borderless
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The M Riders(萌學園之萌騎士傳奇)

2010Taiwan
Multiple MainsSchool SettingStudent Female LeadStudent Supporting CharacterTeenager Female LeadTeenager Supporting CharacterYouthDramaFantasyHigh SchoolStudent Male LeadTeenager Male Lead

Like Borderless, this drama also features Multiple Mains, School Setting, Student Female Lead, Student Supporting Character, Teenager Female Lead, Teenager Supporting Character, and Youth themes with a 39% similarity match.

A school welcomes children with special powers and helps them harness their unique abilities. As they settle into the academy, they discover that sinister beings are threatening Earth, prompting the school to assemble a team of five M Riders to combat this threat. The team consists of Ai Rui Ke, Princess Nai Ya, Mi Ya Xing, and two new students, Li Yan Jian Ni and Lan Bao.

Recommendation: The M Riders Season 4 similar to Borderless
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The M Riders Season 4(萌學園四時空戰役)

2012Taiwan
Multiple MainsSchool SettingStudent Female LeadStudent Supporting CharacterTeenager Female LeadTeenager Supporting CharacterYouthDramaFantasyHigh SchoolStudent Male LeadTeenager Male Lead

Like Borderless, this drama also features Multiple Mains, School Setting, Student Female Lead, Student Supporting Character, Teenager Female Lead, Teenager Supporting Character, and Youth themes with a 39% similarity match.

Two individuals from the M Riders group have gone missing, along with several students. A significant battle is on the horizon, necessitating the collective strength of the entire M Riders army to emerge victorious. The question remains: when will Princess Nai Ya make her appearance?

Recommendation: My Teacher Is Xiao He similar to Borderless
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My Teacher Is Xiao He(我的老師叫小賀)

2016Taiwan
Multiple MainsSchool SettingStudent Female LeadStudent Supporting CharacterTeenager Female LeadTeenager Supporting CharacterYouthDramaHigh SchoolStudent Male LeadTeacher Female LeadTeenager Male Lead

Like Borderless, this drama also features Multiple Mains, School Setting, Student Female Lead, Student Supporting Character, Teenager Female Lead, Teenager Supporting Character, and Youth themes with a 39% similarity match.

At Qi Ying High School, class 2B has a reputation for being a challenging group of students with academic struggles. He Qian Dai, who later earned the nickname Teacher Xiao He, becomes their homeroom teacher one day. Despite her lack of experience, she quickly establishes herself as a mentor and friend to the students in class 2B. Through a series of mistakes, misunderstandings, and friendships, Teacher Xiao He helps the students in class 2B to grow and form strong bonds. As a result, the other teachers at Qi Ying begin to see both Teacher Xiao He and the supposedly "trouble-making" students in a new and positive light.

Recommendation: Back in Time similar to Borderless
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Back in Time(匆匆那年)

2014China
Novel AdaptationSchool SettingStudent Female LeadStudent Supporting CharacterTeenager Female LeadTeenager Supporting CharacterYouth1990sHigh SchoolRomanceStudent Male LeadTeenager Male Lead

Like Borderless, this drama also features Novel Adaptation, School Setting, Student Female Lead, Student Supporting Character, Teenager Female Lead, Teenager Supporting Character, and Youth themes with a 39% similarity match.

This play depicts the feelings and life stories of individuals born in the 1980s. Set in the final year of the 20th century, it delves into the world of teenagers with a memorable sparkle. Chen Xun, Zhao Ye, and Qiao Ran, three young boys, spend their youth to the fullest, rebelling against authority, clashing with Teacher Big Horse, and playing video games in the streets. Despite their carefree attitude, they are all touched by the unique rhythm of youth, each secretly yearning for their first love. Qiao Ran develops feelings for Fang Hui, believing she is aiding the teacher in disciplining them. Zhao Ye pursues Jia Mo, a girl who loves basketball and admires Rukawa Kaede from Slam Dunk. Meanwhile, there is a subtle connection between Chen Xun and Fang Hui. And just like that, a moment that felt eternal slips away unnoticed...

Recommendation: DIY!!: Do It Yourself similar to Borderless
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DIY!!: Do It Yourself(DIY!! -どぅー・いっと・ゆあせるふ-)

2023Japan
Female Centered PlotSchool SettingStudent Female LeadStudent Supporting CharacterTeenager Female LeadTeenager Supporting CharacterYouthAdapted From An AnimeChildhood Friends RelationshipCraftsmanshipLifeMiniseries

Like Borderless, this drama also features Female Centered Plot, School Setting, Student Female Lead, Student Supporting Character, Teenager Female Lead, Teenager Supporting Character, and Youth themes with a 39% similarity match.

The emergence of the Fourth Industrial Revolution has ushered in a new era of advanced technologies that are reshaping the world at a rapid pace. In response, educational institutions are integrating these innovations into their programs, moving away from traditional methods. Yuyu Girls' Vocational High School is one such school that has embraced this shift, attracting applicants like Serufu Yua and her childhood friend, Miku "Purin" Suride. While Purin, with her tech proficiency, gains acceptance to Yuyu High, Serufu, known for her clumsiness, ends up at the conventional Gatagata Girls' High School, causing a strain on their friendship. Following a bike accident, Serufu crosses paths with Rei Yasaku, a fellow student who comes to her aid and repairs her damaged bicycle. Serufu discovers that Rei has a passion for traditional crafts and leads the school's DIY Club, which is facing closure due to low membership. Seeing an opportunity to mend her friendship with Purin, Serufu decides to join the club, hoping to collaborate on projects that could bring them back together. As the DIY Club attracts new members, Serufu not only hones her crafting skills but also forges new connections and friendships along the way.

Recommendation: Wind Chime similar to Borderless
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Wind Chime(示铃录)

2016China
Novel AdaptationInvestigationMysterySuspenseThriller

Like Borderless, this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Investigation, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 38% similarity match.

The narrative centers around Ji Tang Tang, who uses her unique abilities and specialized tools to unravel mysteries on behalf of the deceased. Once a cheerful girl surrounded by loving parents, she tragically lost them one fateful night. Fearing connection with others, she has roamed alone for four years, growing into a strong and self-reliant individual unafraid of danger. Yue Feng, a righteous companion, stands by her side as she navigates through her adventures. Extracted from Wei Yu's novel "The Voice of Death" ( ).

Recommendation: Strawberry Seminar similar to Borderless
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Strawberry Seminar(いちごゼミナール)

2009Japan
School SettingStudent Female LeadStudent Supporting CharacterTeenager Female LeadTeenager Supporting CharacterYouthComedyDramaHigh School

Like Borderless, this drama also features School Setting, Student Female Lead, Student Supporting Character, Teenager Female Lead, Teenager Supporting Character, and Youth themes with a 38% similarity match.

Recommendation: Koinrokkaa Monogatari similar to Borderless
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Koinrokkaa Monogatari(コインロッカー物語)

2008Japan
School SettingStudent Female LeadSuspenseTeenager Female LeadThrillerYouthHigh SchoolLifeMiniseries

Like Borderless, this drama also features School Setting, Student Female Lead, Suspense, Teenager Female Lead, Thriller, and Youth themes with a 38% similarity match.

Hayama Miki, a teenager attending high school, harbors a hidden secret related to a storage locker. (DramaWiki)

Recommendation: Age 12. similar to Borderless
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Age 12.(12歳。)

2015Japan
School SettingStudent Female LeadStudent Supporting CharacterTeenager Female LeadTeenager Supporting CharacterYouthAdapted From A MangaMiniseriesRomance

Like Borderless, this drama also features School Setting, Student Female Lead, Student Supporting Character, Teenager Female Lead, Teenager Supporting Character, and Youth themes with a 38% similarity match.

Recommendation: Chocolate War similar to Borderless
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Chocolate War(チョコレート戦争)

2020Japan
InvestigationMysterySchool SettingSuspenseThrillerYouthDramaHigh SchoolTeacher Male Lead

Like Borderless, this drama also features Investigation, Mystery, School Setting, Suspense, Thriller, and Youth themes with a 38% similarity match.

On Valentine's Day, there was a tragic event where a student passed away after consuming poisoned chocolate. The teacher named Nishina, who is known for being distant and mocked by students, is determined to uncover the truth behind the incident.

Recommendation: When We Were Young similar to Borderless
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When We Were Young(青春最好时)

2017China
MysterySchool SettingStudent Female LeadStudent Supporting CharacterTeenager Female LeadTeenager Supporting CharacterYouthDramaIdentical Twin Female LeadRomanceStudent Male LeadTeacher Supporting CharacterTeenager Male Lead

Like Borderless, this drama also features Mystery, School Setting, Student Female Lead, Student Supporting Character, Teenager Female Lead, Teenager Supporting Character, and Youth themes with a 37% similarity match.

The story centers on a pair of twins, with one being raised by a wealthy mother and the other by a single father

Recommendation: Creatures Unknown similar to Borderless
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Creatures Unknown(未知生物)

2020China
InvestigationMysterySchool SettingStudent Supporting CharacterSuspenseTeenager Supporting CharacterYouthAmnesiaHigh SchoolHorrorIsland SettingStudent Male LeadTeenager Male Lead

Like Borderless, this drama also features Investigation, Mystery, School Setting, Student Supporting Character, Suspense, Teenager Supporting Character, and Youth themes with a 37% similarity match.

A peculiar and unusual situation unfolded on Yanbo Island in the southern region, leading to the mysterious disappearance of the island's residents. Simultaneously, a young girl with short hair arrived in town, appearing to have a connection to the vanishings. Determined to locate their missing friend, You Shang Jie, high school students Fu Jun Hao and Zhang Yu Xuan teamed up with the enigmatic girl to uncover the truth. Meanwhile, Sarah, a high school teacher grieving her lost brother, joined forces with Su Min Xu, a wealthy local, to investigate the sudden occurrences on the island. As a mysterious black substance began to spread across the island, numerous questions arose. What secrets does the black mucus hold? What happened to the missing high school student, Shang Shangjie? Why are strange noises emanating from the dry well on Haichao Street? And who is the target of the black individuals with Ph.D.s? It becomes evident that a significant crisis is looming over the island's inhabitants, unbeknownst to the unsuspecting residents.

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Dim Light in the Shadow(那年夏天的秘密)

2020China
MysterySchool SettingStudent Female LeadStudent Supporting CharacterTeenager Female LeadTeenager Supporting CharacterYouthHigh SchoolRomanceShort Length SeriesStudent Male LeadTeenager Male LeadWeb Series

Like Borderless, this drama also features Mystery, School Setting, Student Female Lead, Student Supporting Character, Teenager Female Lead, Teenager Supporting Character, and Youth themes with a 37% similarity match.

The play narrates the journey of young individuals as they undergo transformation following a seemingly innocent game of hide-and-seek. During the game, a hidden secret is uncovered by the players, leading to the unraveling of longstanding friendships.

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Majisuka Gakuen Season 5(マジすか学園5)

2015Japan
Female Centered PlotSchool SettingStudent Female LeadStudent Supporting CharacterTeenager Female LeadTeenager Supporting CharacterYouthActionBadass Female LeadCrimeDelinquent Female LeadDelinquent Supporting CharacterOrganized Crime

Like Borderless, this drama also features Female Centered Plot, School Setting, Student Female Lead, Student Supporting Character, Teenager Female Lead, Teenager Supporting Character, and Youth themes with a 37% similarity match.

The narrative is on a grand scale, centering around the Yakuza, Mafia, and law enforcement.

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Yukan Club(有閑倶楽部)

2007Japan
InvestigationMultiple MainsMysterySchool SettingStudent Female LeadTeenager Female LeadYouthAdapted From A MangaAmateur Detective Female LeadAmateur Detective Male LeadComedyHigh SchoolStudent Male Lead

Like Borderless, this drama also features Investigation, Multiple Mains, Mystery, School Setting, Student Female Lead, Teenager Female Lead, and Youth themes with a 37% 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.

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Nazo no Tenkousei(なぞの転校生)

2014Japan
MysterySchool SettingStudent Female LeadStudent Supporting CharacterTeenager Female LeadTeenager Supporting CharacterYouthFish Out Of WaterHigh SchoolSci-FiSlight RomanceStudent Male LeadTeenager Male Lead

Like Borderless, this drama also features Mystery, School Setting, Student Female Lead, Student Supporting Character, Teenager Female Lead, Teenager Supporting Character, and Youth themes with a 37% similarity match.

Iwata Koichi and Kagawa Midori are students in their second year at Tozaiyama High School. One afternoon, on their way back from school, they spot a shooting star streaking across the sky. The following day, Midori catches a glimpse of a luminous figure at school, sparking rumors of a ghost among the students. Shortly after, a mysterious new student named Yamazawa Norio enrolls at the school and moves in next to Koichi. Strange occurrences start to unfold whenever Norio is around Koichi, gradually unveiling the purpose behind Norio's presence in their world.

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Aogeba Toutoshi(仰げば尊し)

2016Japan
Multiple MainsSchool SettingStudent Female LeadStudent Supporting CharacterTeenager Female LeadTeenager Supporting CharacterYouthDelinquent Male LeadDramaMiniseriesMusicStudent Male LeadTeenager Male Lead

Like Borderless, this drama also features Multiple Mains, School Setting, Student Female Lead, Student Supporting Character, Teenager Female Lead, Teenager Supporting Character, and Youth themes with a 37% similarity match.

After experiencing an accident that led him to abandon music, Hikuma Koichi now mentors a struggling brass band at a neglected high school. He faces challenges with unmotivated students and resistant teachers who are skeptical of having a professional musician in their midst. Despite the obstacles, Hikuma finds renewed inspiration, takes charge of the students, and begins coaching the band. Gradually, the students start to share his love for music, despite their initial confusion.

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The Werewolf Game: Lost Eden(人狼ゲーム ロストエデン)

2018Japan
MysterySchool SettingStudent Female LeadStudent Supporting CharacterTeenager Female LeadTeenager Supporting CharacterThrillerDeathGameHigh SchoolHorrorMiniseriesSurvival

Like Borderless, this drama also features Mystery, School Setting, Student Female Lead, Student Supporting Character, Teenager Female Lead, Teenager Supporting Character, and Thriller themes with a 37% similarity match.

Ten high school students from the same class are discovered and compelled to participate in The Were Wolf game, a deadly challenge where they must eliminate each other in order to stay alive.

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Gakko XXX: Mo Hitotsu no Gakko Gurashi!(がっこう××× 〜もうひとつのがっこうぐらし!〜)

2019Japan
School SettingStudent Female LeadStudent Supporting CharacterSuspenseTeenager Female LeadTeenager Supporting CharacterThrillerAdapted From A MangaHigh SchoolHorrorMiniseriesPsychologicalWeb Series

Like Borderless, this drama also features School Setting, Student Female Lead, Student Supporting Character, Suspense, Teenager Female Lead, Teenager Supporting Character, and Thriller themes with a 37% similarity match.

Misaki and Kozue aim to create an ideal documentary about their school, but their plans take a dark turn as the students begin exhibiting violent behavior unexpectedly. (HIDIVE.com)

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Soshite, Yuriko wa Hitori ni Natta(そして、ユリコは一人になった)

2020Japan
Novel AdaptationSchool SettingStudent Female LeadStudent Supporting CharacterTeenager Female LeadTeenager Supporting CharacterYouthChristianityDramaHigh SchoolHorrorLGBTQ+Miniseries

Like Borderless, this drama also features Novel Adaptation, School Setting, Student Female Lead, Student Supporting Character, Teenager Female Lead, Teenager Supporting Character, and Youth themes with a 37% similarity match.

The tale of "Yuriko-sama" has been passed down through generations at Yurigahara High School, where she is believed to bring misfortune to those who defy her rule. To become a "Yuriko-sama," one must bear the name Yuriko. As a new school term begins, a new battle for the title of "Yuriko-sama" unfolds. Shimakura Mizuki, a close friend of Yasaka Yuriko, rises to the challenge of uncovering the truth behind this legendary figure. (

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DASADA(DASADA)

2020Japan
Female Centered PlotSchool SettingStudent Female LeadStudent Supporting CharacterTeenager Female LeadTeenager Supporting CharacterYouthAll-Girls SchoolChasing A DreamComedyDramaFashion IndustryMiniseries

Like Borderless, this drama also features Female Centered Plot, School Setting, Student Female Lead, Student Supporting Character, Teenager Female Lead, Teenager Supporting Character, and Youth themes with a 37% similarity match.

DASADA revolves around a high school filled with female students. Initially uneventful, the story takes a turn when the least fashionable girl in class launches a new fashion brand called DASADA. It explores themes of friendship and pursuing one's aspirations. (keyavids.com)

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Sashidashinin wa, Daredesuka?(差出人は、誰ですか?)

2022Japan
MysterySchool SettingStudent Female LeadStudent Supporting CharacterTeenager Female LeadTeenager Supporting CharacterYouthClassmates' RelationshipDramaGay Supporting CharacterSecret CrushShort Length SeriesTeacher Supporting Character

Like Borderless, this drama also features Mystery, School Setting, Student Female Lead, Student Supporting Character, Teenager Female Lead, Teenager Supporting Character, and Youth themes with a 37% similarity match.

Kuwazuru Mitsuki, a sophomore at Arakawa Nishi High School, finds herself caught up in a unique activity initiated by her homeroom teacher, Tachibana. This activity, known as the "Letter Game", requires each student to write anonymous letters expressing their true feelings towards their classmates. Initially filled with light-hearted jokes and playful notes, the letters quickly progress to reveal deep secrets and confessions, sparking curiosity and speculation among the students. As the game unfolds, hidden worries and thoughts are brought to light, strengthening the bonds between classmates. Amidst this, Mitsuki embarks on a quest to uncover the identity of the sender of a mysterious letter she receives, leading her to a startling revelation about the true purpose of the "letter game".

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Blue Birthday(ブルーバースデー)

2023Japan
MysterySchool SettingStudent Female LeadStudent Supporting CharacterTeenager Female LeadTeenager Supporting CharacterThrillerChildhood Friends RelationshipDeathFantasyRomanceStudent Male LeadTeenager Male Lead

Like Borderless, this drama also features Mystery, School Setting, Student Female Lead, Student Supporting Character, Teenager Female Lead, Teenager Supporting Character, and Thriller themes with a 37% similarity match.

On her seventeenth birthday, Ozaki Karin experienced the sudden loss of her childhood friend and first love, Soma Jun. A decade later, on her twenty-seventh birthday, Karin stumbles upon a film camera left behind by Jun, containing photos he had taken of her. This triggers a flood of memories and emotions related to Jun. Overwhelmed, Karin decides to burn all the photos, leading to her being transported back in time to the day the pictures were taken ten years earlier. As she navigates between the past and present in an attempt to prevent Jun's suicide, Karin gradually uncovers the startling truth surrounding her friend's tragic death.

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Ganbatte Ikimasshoi(がんばっていきまっしょい)

2005Japan
Novel AdaptationSchool SettingStudent Female LeadStudent Supporting CharacterTeenager Female LeadTeenager Supporting CharacterYouthMiniseriesRomanceRowingSportsStudent Male LeadTeenager Male Lead

Like Borderless, this drama also features Novel Adaptation, School Setting, Student Female Lead, Student Supporting Character, Teenager Female Lead, Teenager Supporting Character, and Youth themes with a 37% similarity match.

Shinomura Etsuko is determined to establish a girls' crew team at her school, but she must recruit a minimum of four other members to make it happen. Throughout the series, she faces various challenges like recruiting members, handling the responsibilities of being a captain, undergoing rigorous training, and encountering setbacks. With the support of her coach, childhood friend, and the boys' rowing team, Shinomura and her team manage to conquer these obstacles. This sports drama highlights themes of hope, hard work, and perseverance, adapted from the novel "Ganbatte Ikimasshoi" by Shikimura Yoshiko.

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Actress (2023)(アクトレス)

2023Japan
Novel AdaptationFemale Centered PlotMultiple MainsSuspenseThrillerMiniseries

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Five years have passed since the events of "Borderless," and Nao, Kiri, and Kotone have embarked on new paths in their lives

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Kiri ni Sumu Akuma(霧に棲む悪魔)

2011Japan
Novel AdaptationInvestigationMysterySuspenseThrillerRomance

Like Borderless, this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Investigation, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 36% similarity match.

Tatsumura Kei, the recipient of a significant inheritance, receives a letter revealing shocking news about his fiancée, who was soon to be married. The letter describes the fiancée as a malicious individual. Surprisingly, the sender of the letter is a mysterious woman clad in white robes, bearing a striking resemblance to Kei. (Fuji TV)

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Keiji Yoshinaga Seiichi: Namida no Jikenbo(刑事吉永誠一 涙の事件簿)

2013Japan
Novel AdaptationInvestigationMysterySuspenseThrillerMiniseries

Like Borderless, this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Investigation, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 36% similarity match.

Yoshinaga Seiichi works as a detective at the Kanagawa-ken Police Department, where his dedication to his work extends beyond solving crime cases to assisting those in need. Joining him as his new colleague is Kagami Shinichi, and their first assignment together involves investigating the discovery of a deceased woman in a basement carpark.