Chou no Rikigaku - Asian drama recommendation
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Chou no Rikigaku(蝶の力学 殺人分析班)

2019Japan
Novel AdaptationDeathDetective Female LeadDetective FictionFather-Daughter RelationshipInvestigationMiniseriesMurderMysterySerial KillingsSuspenseThriller

Detective Kisaragi Toko works in Investigation 1 Section 11 of the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department, under the supervision of Detective Hideaki Takano. Hideaki Takano is preparing to transfer to the Public Security Bureau in a week. Meanwhile, a murder occurs where a wealthy man is discovered dead in his residence with his throat slit and a blue flower inserted in the wound. The victim's wife, Mayumi, is also missing. A message from an individual claiming to be the killer, named Kurasuta 16, is sent to a newspaper, hinting at Mayumi's whereabouts. With the imminent transfer of Detective Hideaki Takano, Toko Kisaragi feels an increased sense of urgency and responsibility to solve the case.

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Recommendation: Black Postman similar to Chou no Rikigaku
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Black Postman(ブラックポストマン)

2023Japan
DeathInvestigationMiniseriesMurderMysterySerial KillingsSuspenseThriller

Like Chou no Rikigaku, this drama also features Death, Investigation, Miniseries, Murder, Mystery, Serial Killings, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 67% similarity match.

Once, there existed a special mailbox where children could seek justice against abusive adults. The Neverland Devil would punish these wrongdoers upon receiving a letter from a child. However, after a certain incident, the Neverland Devil vanished without a trace. A decade later, a man named Soejima Rikiya, who used to be a mail carrier but now works at a hospice, receives a cryptic message hinting at the Neverland Devil's return. In response, Soejima decides to return to his former job at the post office. Meanwhile, a murder victim is discovered by the river, with a note in their mouth suggesting the Neverland Devil's resurgence. Soejima Rikiya finds himself entangled in the investigation of this serial killer known as the Neverland Devil.

Recommendation: Ishi no Mayu similar to Chou no Rikigaku
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Ishi no Mayu(石の繭 殺人分析班)

2015Japan
Novel AdaptationDeathDetective Female LeadFather-Daughter RelationshipInvestigationMiniseriesMurderMysterySuspenseThrillerDramaMother-Daughter RelationshipRevenge

Like Chou no Rikigaku, this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Death, Detective Female Lead, Father-Daughter Relationship, Investigation, Miniseries, Murder, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 67% similarity match.

Toko Kisaragi, a fresh addition to the female detective team, recently joined the 11th Section of the 1st Investigation Division at the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department, fulfilling her desire to follow in her father's footsteps. A murder case was reported on March 9, with the victim's body discovered encased in cement. The following day, the perpetrator, who goes by the name Toremi, boldly contacts the police department. Kisaragi is appointed as Toremi's point of contact, as he continues to disrupt the investigation by providing details about his crimes. Toremi eventually leads the police to another crime scene where another victim's body is found cemented.

Recommendation: Shinhannin similar to Chou no Rikigaku
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Shinhannin(真犯人)

2018Japan
Novel AdaptationDeathDetective FictionInvestigationMiniseriesMurderMysterySuspenseThriller1980sDetective Male Lead

Like Chou no Rikigaku, this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Death, Detective Fiction, Investigation, Miniseries, Murder, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 64% similarity match.

In 2008, there was a tragic incident involving the death of Sudo Isao, a dealer of pre-owned cars, in Shizuoka Prefecture. Detective Kusaka Satoru, working at Susuno Precinct of the Shizuoka Prefectural Police, begins investigating Sudo's background. Through his investigation, Kusaka discovers that Sudo had a son named Obata Mamoru from a previous marriage, who was tragically killed in a kidnapping case in Shizuoka back in 1974. In 1988, a special task force was established by the Shizuoka Prefectural Police, led by police chief Hashibami Yasuhide, just before the statute of limitations on the kidnapping case expired. Shigeto Seiichiro, a non-career officer who had risen to the position of superintendent, was appointed as the director of this task force, which consisted of six skilled detectives, to re-investigate the case. Kusaka is puzzled as to why Sudo, who had been living in Tokyo for over two decades following his son's death, was murdered in Shizuoka Prefecture. He believes that revisiting the kidnapping and murder of Sudo's son will bring clarity to the current case. Kusaka seeks help from Shigeto, who had left the police force long ago, and together they reach out to Mamoru's mother, Saeko, and her sister, Rie, as they get closer to uncovering the true culprit.

Recommendation: Renzoku Satsujinki Kaeru Otoko similar to Chou no Rikigaku
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Renzoku Satsujinki Kaeru Otoko(連続殺人鬼カエル男)

2020Japan
DeathInvestigationMiniseriesMurderMysterySerial KillingsSuspenseThrillerIllness

Like Chou no Rikigaku, this drama also features Death, Investigation, Miniseries, Murder, Mystery, Serial Killings, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 62% similarity match.

The lifeless body of a woman is discovered wrapped in a beige sheet and suspended from the roof of a dilapidated apartment building. A note claiming responsibility for the act is attached to the sheet, stating, "Today, I caught a frog and experimented with a bagworm." This peculiar incident captures the attention of the media. Kotegawa Kazuya, a rookie detective, and the experienced Watase from the Saitama Prefectural Police's First Investigation Division are assigned to the case. Criminal psychiatry expert Omaezaki Munetaka notes the immaturity of the crime and suggests it may lead to more murders. As Kotegawa and Watase search for the perpetrator, another killing occurs, with a mutilated body found in a car trunk at a scrapyard. A similar message is left behind, instilling fear and confusion among the public. Can Kotegawa and Watase uncover the identity of the elusive "Frog Man" and bring him to justice?

Recommendation: Shotai similar to Chou no Rikigaku
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Shotai(正体)

2022Japan
Novel AdaptationDeathInvestigationMiniseriesMurderMysterySuspenseThrillerPrisoner Male Lead

Like Chou no Rikigaku, this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Death, Investigation, Miniseries, Murder, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 62% similarity match.

Kaburagi Keiichi was taken into custody on suspicion of murder and given the death penalty. He managed to escape from prison during transport, but instead of fleeing, he helped the individuals he encountered in his hiding spot. As these individuals discovered Kaburagi's identity as a death row escapee, they questioned whether he was truly a killer.

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Mottomo Tooi Ginga SP(最も遠い銀河)

2013Japan
Novel AdaptationDeathInvestigationMiniseriesMurderMysterySuspenseThrillerDrama

Like Chou no Rikigaku, this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Death, Investigation, Miniseries, Murder, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 62% similarity match.

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

Recommendation: Onna no Naka ni Iru Tanin similar to Chou no Rikigaku
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Onna no Naka ni Iru Tanin(女の中にいる他人)

2017Japan
Novel AdaptationDeathInvestigationMiniseriesMurderMysterySuspenseThrillerFamily

Like Chou no Rikigaku, this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Death, Investigation, Miniseries, Murder, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 62% similarity match.

Tanuma Yuriko is a homemaker residing with her spouse Kazuo, their two kids, and mother-in-law Hatsue. When Saori, the spouse of Kazuo's friend Kusumoto Masafumi, is found murdered, Kazuo admits to having an affair with her. Yuriko suspects him of being responsible for Saori's death. Despite Kazuo's attempt to turn himself in to the authorities, Yuriko stops him, choosing to conceal his crime to maintain their family's tranquility. As Yuriko grapples with the situation, a newfound determination to protect her family emerges within her.

Recommendation: Interlaced Scenes similar to Chou no Rikigaku
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Interlaced Scenes(错位)

2024China
Novel AdaptationDeathDetective Female LeadDetective FictionInvestigationMurderMysterySuspenseThrillerDetective Male LeadFictional WorldWeb Series

Like Chou no Rikigaku, this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Death, Detective Female Lead, Detective Fiction, Investigation, Murder, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 60% similarity match.

Detectives Jiang Guang Ming and Shi Luo are tasked with investigating a case that appears to mirror the crime scene described in a novel penned by Gu Yu Ming. As they delve deeper into the investigation, the lines between fiction and reality blur. Could this uncanny resemblance be purely coincidental?

Recommendation: Mikaiketsu no Onna: Keishichou Bunsho Sousakan Season 2 similar to Chou no Rikigaku
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Mikaiketsu no Onna: Keishichou Bunsho Sousakan Season 2(未解決の女 警視庁文書捜査官 Season 2)

2020Japan
Novel AdaptationDeathDetective Female LeadDetective FictionInvestigationMiniseriesMurderMysteryPolice ProceduralTeamwork

Like Chou no Rikigaku, this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Death, Detective Female Lead, Detective Fiction, Investigation, Miniseries, Murder, and Mystery themes with a 57% similarity match.

Kentaro Arita, a well-known attorney frequently seen on television, finds himself entangled in a scandal involving adultery, sparking both criticism and intrigue. Shortly after, he is discovered deceased. The police launch an investigation into Arita's family, coworkers at the law firm, and his romantic partner, the actress Natsuki Toyama. Despite their efforts, the police are unable to identify a suspect, leaving the case unresolved. Five years later, the body of laborer Tatsuji Kosaka is uncovered at a construction site, revealing connections between the murders of Arita and Kosaka. Tomo Yashiro and Risa Narumi take it upon themselves to delve into both cases.

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Kyokugen Suiri Coliseum(極限推理コロシアム)

2004Japan
Novel AdaptationDeathInvestigationMiniseriesMurderMysterySuspenseThrillerDeath GameGame

Like Chou no Rikigaku, this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Death, Investigation, Miniseries, Murder, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 57% similarity match.

Upon awakening in a mysterious building, seven individuals are informed via computer that a murderer is among them. They must determine the killer's identity to avoid being the next victim. Meanwhile, another group of seven is locked away in a separate location with a hidden killer of their own. The computer sets the rules for the game: correctly guess the killers in both groups to win 10 million yen and freedom. However, guessing incorrectly results in execution, being murdered before guessing leads to failure, and unforeseen events can halt the game. If the other group identifies the killers first, everyone will be killed. Can they uncover the killer in time and trust the information provided by the other group? Survival hinges on their ability to work together and solve the deadly mystery.

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Cold Case: Shinjitsu no Tobira(コールドケース ~真実の扉~)

2016Japan
DeathDetective Female LeadDetective FictionInvestigationMiniseriesMurderMysterySuspenseThrillerDetective Male LeadDramaEpisodic FormatPolice Department Setting

Like Chou no Rikigaku, this drama also features Death, Detective Female Lead, Detective Fiction, Investigation, Miniseries, Murder, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 56% similarity match.

Yuri Ishikawa and her colleagues work on solving long-standing unsolved cases in Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan. This project is inspired by the American television show "Cold Case" from 2003.

Recommendation: Ryojin no Ono similar to Chou no Rikigaku
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Ryojin no Ono(両刃の斧)

2022Japan
Novel AdaptationDeathDetective FictionInvestigationMiniseriesMurderMysterySuspenseThrillerDetective Male LeadDramaPolice Officer Male LeadRevenge

Like Chou no Rikigaku, this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Death, Detective Fiction, Investigation, Miniseries, Murder, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 56% similarity match.

Detective Shibasaki Sachio's daughter, who was a member of the First Investigation Division, is tragically murdered. Together with Kawasumi Shigekatsu, a young detective who looks up to Shibasaki as a mentor, they try to uncover the truth behind the heinous crime. Despite their efforts, the case remains unsolved. Fast forward 15 years, Shibasaki is now retired and caring for his sick wife, Miwako. Things take a turn when a new unit is formed to reinvestigate cold cases, with Kawasumi joining the team. As they revisit the case, a suspect emerges, leading Shibasaki to seek justice on his own. A fateful phone call sets off a chain of events that ultimately lands him in a difficult situation. (jdramas.wordpress.com)

Recommendation: Unforgiven (2016) similar to Chou no Rikigaku
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Unforgiven (2016)(灭罪师)

2016China
DeathInvestigationMurderMysterySerial KillingsSuspenseThrillerSet In A Foreign Country

Like Chou no Rikigaku, this drama also features Death, Investigation, Murder, Mystery, Serial Killings, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 54% similarity match.

Recommendation: Kinkyu Torishirabeshitsu Season 2 similar to Chou no Rikigaku
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Kinkyu Torishirabeshitsu Season 2(緊急取調室 2)

2017Japan
DeathDetective Female LeadDetective FictionInvestigationMiniseriesMurderMysteryDrama

Like Chou no Rikigaku, this drama also features Death, Detective Female Lead, Detective Fiction, Investigation, Miniseries, Murder, and Mystery themes with a 54% similarity match.

Makabe Yukiko works as a detective within the First Investigative Division's Emergency Investigation Response Team, known as Kintori

Recommendation: Dareka ga Kono Machi de similar to Chou no Rikigaku
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Dareka ga Kono Machi de(誰かがこの町で)

2024Japan
Novel AdaptationDeathInvestigationMiniseriesMurderMysterySuspenseThrillerDeath Of A DaughterKidnappingVillage Setting

Like Chou no Rikigaku, this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Death, Investigation, Miniseries, Murder, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 53% similarity match.

Masaki Yuichi is employed as a detective at a legal office. Previously, he served as a personal assistant to a government official, but he struggled with his participation in an illicit fund and coped with the tragic loss of his daughter. His daughter's passing inflicted a profound emotional wound and remorse upon him, which he has yet to overcome. One day, a young woman named Mochizuki Maki seeks assistance from the law firm to locate her relatives. Maki was separated from her parents as a baby and was raised in an orphanage. Together, Yuichi and Maki travel to the town where she lived with her family in the past. They discover that the town had a history of a boy being abducted and killed. Could this incident be connected to the disappearance of Maki Mochizuki's family?

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Naomi and Kanako(ナオミとカナコ)

2016Japan
Novel AdaptationDeathInvestigationMiniseriesMurderMysterySuspenseThrillerDomestic ViolenceFriendshipSismance

Like Chou no Rikigaku, this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Death, Investigation, Miniseries, Murder, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 53% similarity match.

Oda Naomi had dreams of working as a curator in an art gallery, but she currently holds a position at a department store where she caters to VIP clients. Despite her job, she is dissatisfied with her current situation. One day, her college friend, Hattori Kanako, pays her a visit at her apartment and reveals that she is being physically abused by her husband, Tatsuro, who is a high-ranking employee at a bank. Kanako is hesitant to leave her husband out of fear for her life, as he becomes violent when under stress. When Naomi spots a Chinese stowaway who bears a striking resemblance to Kanako's husband, she devises a plan to eliminate him. With Kanako's cooperation, they put their plan into action.

Recommendation: Yoru ga Dorehodo Kurakutemo similar to Chou no Rikigaku
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Yoru ga Dorehodo Kurakutemo(夜がどれほど暗くても)

2020Japan
Novel AdaptationDeathInvestigationMiniseriesMurderMysterySuspenseThrillerDramaJournalist Male LeadSuicide

Like Chou no Rikigaku, this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Death, Investigation, Miniseries, Murder, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 53% similarity match.

Michinari Shiga is employed as an assistant editor at the weekly publication Shukan Jiryu, which has experienced an increase in sales thanks to its coverage of various scandals. He leads a life dedicated to journalism ethics, until his own son, who is in university, commits a double murder before taking his own life. Now, instead of uncovering scandals, Shiga is thrust into the midst of one. Facing pressure from his colleagues, he is demoted to a monthly magazine and his marriage begins to deteriorate rapidly. Despite his challenging circumstances, Shiga is resolute in his mission to uncover the truth surrounding his son's actions.

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Bishoku Tantei Akechi Goro(美食探偵 明智五郎)

2020Japan
DeathDetective FictionInvestigationMiniseriesMurderMysterySerial KillingsSuspenseThrillerAdapted From A MangaComedyFoodInvestigator Male LeadSmart Male Lead

Like Chou no Rikigaku, this drama also features Death, Detective Fiction, Investigation, Miniseries, Murder, Mystery, Serial Killings, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 53% similarity match.

Goro Akechi works as a private investigator and his office is situated close to Omotesando in Tokyo. He has a strong passion for fine dining and places great importance on enjoying tasty meals throughout the day. One day, a housewife visits Goro Akechi's detective agency seeking assistance, as she suspects her husband may be involved in an extramarital affair.

Recommendation: Unfair similar to Chou no Rikigaku
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Unfair(アンフェア)

2006Japan
Novel AdaptationDeathDetective Female LeadInvestigationMurderMysterySerial KillingsSuspenseThrillerActionBuddy CopDramaEmotionally Strong Female LeadPolice Department Setting

Like Chou no Rikigaku, this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Death, Detective Female Lead, Investigation, Murder, Mystery, Serial Killings, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 53% similarity match.

Yukihira Natsumi, a sharp-witted detective in Tokyo's homicide division, is renowned for her ability to solve cases efficiently. Despite her reputation for being a lone wolf and bending the rules, she is dedicated to bringing criminals to justice. However, she carries the burden of a past hostage situation where she was forced to use lethal force, leading to strained relationships with colleagues and the community. Balancing her challenging career, recent divorce, and raising her young daughter, Natsumi must also track down a serial killer who is leaving cryptic clues for the police to decipher before the next murder occurs. This gripping tale is adapted from Hata Takehiko's 2004 novel Suiri Shosetsu.

Recommendation: Detective Fiction similar to Chou no Rikigaku
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Detective Fiction(侦探小说)

2010China
DeathDetective FictionInvestigationMurderMysterySerial KillingsSuspenseThrillerChinese Republican EraDetective Male LeadHistoricalHistorical Fiction

Like Chou no Rikigaku, this drama also features Death, Detective Fiction, Investigation, Murder, Mystery, Serial Killings, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 50% similarity match.

Set in the 1940s, this thrilling detective story involves eerie anonymous novels foretelling the murderous deeds of a real serial killer. The characters must navigate through a web of conspiracy, traps, and murder by relying on their sharp logical reasoning skills.

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Gui An(诡案)

2015China
DeathInvestigationMiniseriesMurderMysterySuspenseThrillerPolice Officer Male LeadWriter Male Lead

Like Chou no Rikigaku, this drama also features Death, Investigation, Miniseries, Murder, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 50% similarity match.

Former police officer turned mystery author, Han Bing, discovered a disturbing pattern as his high school classmates began to die in the same manner as the characters in his novels. With suspicions mounting, Han Bing delved deeper into uncovering the dark secrets lurking behind the scenes.

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The Doll Master (2017)(人偶师)

2017China
DeathDetective FictionInvestigationMurderMysterySuspenseThrillerDetective Male LeadDrama

Like Chou no Rikigaku, this drama also features Death, Detective Fiction, Investigation, Murder, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 50% similarity match.

In reality, every individual on this planet is like a marionette, with invisible strings controlling their actions. Two decades ago, the renowned psychologist Ouyang Qiu, along with his friend and colleague Ruan Haotian, traveled to Dawn City for a confidential research project. Tragically, Ouyang met his demise by falling from a building, while Dr. Ruan vanished under mysterious circumstances. Subsequently, the project was abruptly terminated. Fast forward twenty years, Ouyang Qiu's son, Ouyang Yiming, has grown up and joined a specialized SCI Team as an agent. When a gruesome mutilation case arises in Dawn City, Ouyang Yiming takes it upon himself to investigate. However, just as he nears a breakthrough, the perpetrator takes their own life, prompting Ouyang to delve deeper into the mystery. As the investigation unfolds, it becomes apparent that Pandora's Box is on the verge of being opened... (Q1Q2)

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Who Is the Murderer(谁是凶手)

2021China
DeathDetective FictionInvestigationMurderMysterySerial KillingsSuspenseThrillerPolice Officer Male LeadPsychologist Female LeadSerial Killer Supporting CharacterWeb Series

Like Chou no Rikigaku, this drama also features Death, Detective Fiction, Investigation, Murder, Mystery, Serial Killings, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 50% similarity match.

In the year 2000, a murder took place in an apartment located within a printing factory in Haizhou City. A young police officer named Leng Xiao Bing, along with his more experienced colleague, responded to the report of the crime. Unfortunately, they ended up encountering the notorious serial killer of Haizhou City. Leng Xiao Bing hesitated to use his weapon during the confrontation, leading to the death of his senior officer, Li Lan. Another individual present during the incident was a young orphan named Xia Mu, who was hiding in an attic nearby. To protect his career in the police force, Leng Xiao Bing kept his inability to shoot a secret, which Xia Mu also chose not to reveal. The murderer managed to escape and the case went cold. Seventeen years later, Xia Mu joined the major crime unit with the goal of solving the murder of his mentor and others. Upon questioning Leng Xiao Bing about his hesitation to shoot, the truth was finally revealed. Together, they decided to reopen the old case and investigate it from a new perspective. Their suspicions eventually led them to the father of a psychologist named Shen Yu. Shen Yu, determined to clear her father's name, launched her own investigation. When a new body from sixteen years ago was discovered, it became clear that the killer had never truly stopped. Only through collaboration could they finally apprehend the real culprit and bring justice to the victims.

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Hanzai Shokogun Season 2(犯罪症候群 Season 2)

2017Japan
Novel AdaptationDetective FictionInvestigationMiniseriesMysterySuspenseThrillerDetective Male LeadRevenge

Like Chou no Rikigaku, this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Detective Fiction, Investigation, Miniseries, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 50% similarity match.

Season 2 of the show centers around Kaburagi, who was in a relationship with Muto's sister in the past

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Mikkoku wa Utau(密告はうたう)

2021Japan
Novel AdaptationDeathDetective FictionInvestigationMiniseriesMysterySuspenseThrillerDeath Of A Co-workerDetective Male LeadDramaTorture

Like Chou no Rikigaku, this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Death, Detective Fiction, Investigation, Miniseries, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 50% similarity match.

Sara Masaki, a detective in Investigation Team 1 at the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department, faces the tragic loss of his colleague, Detective Saito Kota, during a murder investigation. Following this, Masaki is reassigned to Personnel Department 1 within the Inspection Division, still grappling with the death of his coworker. Despite his grief, Masaki encounters hostility from his coworkers. When a mysterious letter arrives at the personnel department accusing Detective Minaguchi Nako of leaking confidential information, Masaki launches his own investigation. This leads him to delve into the unresolved case of his colleague's death.

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Serial Homicide(乱码迷局)

2025China
DeathInvestigationMurderMysterySerial KillingsSuspenseThrillerActionWeb Series

Like Chou no Rikigaku, this drama also features Death, Investigation, Murder, Mystery, Serial Killings, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 50% similarity match.

The tranquil city of Luzhou is disturbed by a string of murders purportedly motivated by a quest for justice. In response, officials establish the 909 Special Task Force, dedicated to diligently peeling back the complexities of this harrowing cycle of revenge killings.

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Master of Play(心戰)

2012Hong Kong
DeathInvestigationMurderMysterySerial KillingsSuspenseThrillerMultiple MainsStage Actor Male Lead

Like Chou no Rikigaku, this drama also features Death, Investigation, Murder, Mystery, Serial Killings, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 50% similarity match.

After his daughter disappeared and he divorced his wife, stage actor Kan Siu Nam went through a significant transformation in his personality. Focusing solely on his acting career, he became entangled in a bizarre serial killer case while playing the role of a murderer in a play. In the course of the investigation, he crossed paths with his colleague Lee Chor Kiu's partner, Jeung Sai Yin, and her sister, Jeung Sai Ting. Siu Nam couldn't shake the feeling that Yin resembled the suspected serial killer and had an unsettling interest in Ting. The dynamics between the four individuals became increasingly complicated. As Siu Nam attempted to uncover the truth behind the case, he found himself drifting further from it, causing his sense of reality to become even more unsettling and disheartening.

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4 Shimai Tantei Dan(4姉妹探偵団)

2008Japan
Detective Female LeadDetective FictionInvestigationMiniseriesMysterySuspenseThrillerFamilySisters' Relationship

Like Chou no Rikigaku, this drama also features Detective Female Lead, Detective Fiction, Investigation, Miniseries, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 50% similarity match.

The narrative revolves around a group of four detective siblings

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

2013Japan
Novel AdaptationInvestigationMiniseriesMysterySuspenseThriller

Like Chou no Rikigaku, this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Investigation, Miniseries, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 50% 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.

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Yokokuhan: The Pain(予告犯−THE PAIN−)

2015Japan
Detective Female LeadDetective FictionInvestigationMiniseriesMysterySuspenseThrillerAdapted From A MangaJudge Male Lead

Like Chou no Rikigaku, this drama also features Detective Female Lead, Detective Fiction, Investigation, Miniseries, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 50% similarity match.

Eiji Sakuma serves as a judge and is the leader of a clandestine organization called Shinbunshi. This group convenes unofficial trials on an online platform and administers verdicts on accused individuals. Law enforcement officials, such as Erika Yoshino, strive to dismantle this group.

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Suishou no Kodou(水晶の鼓動 殺人分析班)

2016Japan
Novel AdaptationDetective Female LeadInvestigationMiniseriesMysterySerial KillingsSuspenseThrillerDark FictionGrudgeSerial BombingsTrauma

Like Chou no Rikigaku, this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Detective Female Lead, Investigation, Miniseries, Mystery, Serial Killings, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 50% similarity match.

Detective Kisaragi Toko from the Eleventh Section of Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department's First Investigative Division played a crucial role in resolving the case involving Toremi, a notorious serial killer in Japan. Despite a year passing since the incident, she still grapples with the trauma it inflicted. When a peculiar murder takes place in a room drenched in deep red, Toko and Assistant Inspector Takano Hideaki launch an investigation using clues discovered at the crime scene. However, their efforts are hindered by a mysterious man following their every move. As they attempt to apprehend him, an explosion rocks a nearby building, thrusting the police into an unprecedented crisis. Is this a mere coincidence? Can Toko navigate through her most challenging crisis as a detective?

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Kasouken no Onna Season 20(科捜研の女 Season 20)

2020Japan
DeathInvestigationMiniseriesMurderMysterySuspenseThrillerForensic ScienceMedical

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Cold Case: Shinjitsu no Tobira Season 2(コールドケース2 〜真実の扉〜)

2018Japan
DeathDetective Female LeadDetective FictionInvestigationMurderMysterySuspenseThrillerDetective Male LeadDramaFlashback To PastMultiple Mains

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Reboot of the American television show "Cold Case" from 2003.

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Hanzai Shokogun(犯罪症候群 Season 1)

2017Japan
Novel AdaptationDeathDetective FictionInvestigationMurderMysterySuspenseThrillerDetective Supporting CharacterFormer Detective Male LeadRevengeSuicide

Like Chou no Rikigaku, this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Death, Detective Fiction, Investigation, Murder, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 50% similarity match.

Muto Takashi, a former police detective, resorts to unconventional methods to solve challenging cases that the police struggle with. His colleague, Kaburagi Wataru, supports him, while Tamaki oversees the special missions entrusted to Muto. The drama delves into the moral dilemma of whether seeking revenge is justified. In Season 1, the series follows Muto's quest for vengeance after his younger sister was killed by a juvenile perpetrator who escaped punishment. However, when the culprit unexpectedly takes his own life, Muto confronts the dark side of his desire for retribution and decides to leave the police force. A year later, he reemerges to tackle cases that the police are unable to handle, at the behest of Tamaki.

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The Truth (2020)(凶案现场)

2020China
Novel AdaptationDeathDetective FictionInvestigationMurderMysterySuspenseThrillerDetective Male LeadRevengeSmart Male LeadWeb Series

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The ongoing investigation into a homicide from a decade ago exposes the depths of human depravity and reveals a carefully orchestrated act of vengeance. Feng Lang, a brilliant detective, uncovers a disturbing plot linked to a pharmaceutical company from the past while working on various cases. Teaming up with the youthful officer Fan Yun and a team of investigators, they must use their intellect and determination to unravel the enigma.

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Mofuku no Rendezvous(喪服のランデヴー)

2000Japan
Novel AdaptationInvestigationMiniseriesMysterySuspenseThriller

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Derived from the book "Rendezvous in Black" written by Cornell Woolrich.

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Bluetick(已讀不回)

2018Hong Kong
Novel AdaptationDeathInvestigationMurderMysterySuspenseThrillerCo-producedFuneral

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Join the suspenseful journey of ten strangers at a funeral who are entangled in a web of mystery and danger

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Otto yo, Shinde Kurenai ka(夫よ、死んでくれないか)

2025Japan
Novel AdaptationDeathInvestigationMurderMysterySuspenseThrillerDramaRevenge

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As they entered their late thirties, Komoto Maya, Kagami Riko, and Sakaki Yurika realized they regretted marrying for the sake of happiness. They started to feel the limitations of their careers and questioned the direction of their lives. These three college classmates often went out for drinks together, sharing complaints about their husbands and releasing their pent-up frustrations. One fateful evening, Maya and Riko were summoned to Yurika's home, where she shockingly confessed, "I have killed my husband!" Subsequently, Maya's husband mysteriously disappeared, setting off a chain of events that would alter the destinies of these three women. Thus begins the tale of their vengeance as they strive to reclaim the happiness stolen from them by their marriages.

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Koroshita Otto ga Kaette Kimashita(殺した夫が帰ってきました)

2025Japan
Novel AdaptationInvestigationMiniseriesMysterySuspenseThriller

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Suzukura Mana is an aspiring fashion designer working at an apparel company. She has diligently served as an assistant and is on the verge of realizing her dream of debuting as a designer. However, Mana harbors a dark secret that she cannot share with anyone: she killed her husband, who subjected her to daily abuse, to secure the tranquil life she currently enjoys. Suddenly, her supposedly dead husband reappears before her, devoid of any memory of the past, and they find themselves living together. As Mana spends time with her "deceased husband," she discovers a gentler side of him that she had never experienced before. Yet, a startling revelation soon comes to light.

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Tantei Yuri Rintaro(探偵・由利麟太郎)

2020Japan
Novel AdaptationDeathDetective FictionInvestigationMiniseriesMurderMysteryPersonal Assistant Male LeadPsychologist Male Lead

Like Chou no Rikigaku, this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Death, Detective Fiction, Investigation, Miniseries, Murder, and Mystery themes with a 50% similarity match.

Yuri Rintaro previously held the position of head of the First Investigation Division in Tokyo before leaving the police force and returning to his hometown of Kyoto. Currently, he works as a forensic psychologist in Kyoto, assisting the police with their investigations. Yuri's investigative approach involves meticulous examination of crime scenes, utilizing tracing techniques acquired from a mentor he encountered in the Rocky Mountains during his youth. Working alongside him in Kyoto is Mitsugi Shunsuke, who admires Yuri and manages the website "Yuri Rintaro no Jikenbo," which documents Yuri's accomplishments.

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Kanojotachi no Hanzai(彼女たちの犯罪)

2023Japan
Novel AdaptationDetective Female LeadInvestigationMiniseriesMysterySuspenseThrillerDramaHousewife Lead

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

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Evil Nights(罪夜无间)

2019China
DeathDetective FictionInvestigationMurderMysterySerial KillingsSuspenseThrillerChinese Republican EraHidden IdentityHistoricalHistorical FictionInvestigator Male Lead

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The residents of historic Shanghai are reeling from a string of murders committed by a serial killer, prompting three investigators to team up in an effort to unravel the mystery. Private detective Chen Yi Ming finds himself drawn into the case, where he crosses paths with Zhang Tian Xiao, the son of the police director, and Yao Fei, a striking woman recently returned from overseas. Together, they form a trio determined to solve the puzzle. However, as they delve deeper into the investigation, Chen Yi Ming uncovers a web of conspiracies and hidden truths that are closely tied to his own true identity.

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Warui Yatsura (2007)(わるいやつら)

2007Japan
Novel AdaptationDeathInvestigationMiniseriesMurderMysterySuspenseThrillerCriminal Female LeadMedicalNurse Female LeadStalker Female LeadStalking

Like Chou no Rikigaku, this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Death, Investigation, Miniseries, Murder, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 47% similarity match.

A nurse transforms into a stalker and killer. The drama takes a different approach by introducing a nurse infatuated with a doctor at the beginning, then unfolds as her life unravels. This adaptation is inspired by Matsumoto Seicho's novel, "Warui Yatsura."

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Red Eyes: Kanshi Sousa-han(レッドアイズ 監視捜査班)

2021Japan
DeathDetective FictionInvestigationMurderMysterySerial KillingsSuspenseThrillerDramaFormer Detective Male LeadHacker Supporting CharacterInvestigator Male LeadRevenge

Like Chou no Rikigaku, this drama also features Death, Detective Fiction, Investigation, Murder, Mystery, Serial Killings, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 47% similarity match.

The Investigation Support Analysis Centre of the Kanagawa Prefectural Police utilizes big data in criminal investigations, including footage from approximately five million surveillance cameras nationwide. Fushimi Kyosuke, a special investigator and former detective from the First Investigation Division, leads the team. He is driven by the murder of a loved one by a serial killer. The team also consists of a seasoned profiler, a single mother with a military background, and a young hacker prodigy. While they may appear to be an exceptional team, each member has a troubled past involving criminal activities.

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Repeat(リピート〜運命を変える10か月〜)

2018Japan
Novel AdaptationDeathInvestigationMiniseriesMurderMysterySuspenseThrillerOlder Woman-Younger ManRomanceSci-FiTime ManipulationTime Travel

Like Chou no Rikigaku, this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Death, Investigation, Miniseries, Murder, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 47% similarity match.

Shinozaki Ayumi receives an unexpected phone call warning her of an upcoming earthquake in one hour. Initially dismissing it as a prank, she later experiences the predicted earthquake. The caller, Kazama, explains that he can foresee the future due to a unique form of time travel he calls "Repeat." Ayumi, along with Mori Keisuke and Tendo Taro, is invited by Kazama to take part in Repeat. As they revisit past regrets, the group faces unforeseen challenges, leading Ayumi and Mori to develop a close bond. This story is inspired by the novel "Repeat" by Inui Kurumi.

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Aku no Hado(悪の波動 殺人分析班スピンオフ)

2019Japan
Novel AdaptationDeathInvestigationMiniseriesMurderMysterySuspenseThrillerDifficult AdulthoodHidden IdentityOrphan Male LeadPsychologicalViolence Against Animals

Like Chou no Rikigaku, this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Death, Investigation, Miniseries, Murder, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 47% similarity match.

In Kawasaki City in 2014, a series of murders targeting women occurs where the victims are found killed in a manner resembling hanging. These incidents are referred to as the "Hanging Murders" by the public. The police face challenges in their investigation as they lack any clues about the perpetrator. Detective Iguchi of the First Investigation Division suspects a man named Nogi Naoya of committing these crimes out of pleasure. Nogi goes to great lengths to conceal his true identity, covering his tracks in public and living in a secretive manner. Unbeknownst to many, Nogi is actually Yaginuma Masato, who was previously a victim in the well-known Akishima mother and son kidnapping case. His interactions with his neighbor Yoshika raise questions about his true intentions.

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The Killer's Shopping List(살인자의 쇼핑목록)

2022South Korea
Novel AdaptationDeathInvestigationMiniseriesMurderMysterySuspenseThrillerComedyInvestigator Female LeadPolice Officer Female LeadSmart Male LeadViolence Against Children

Like Chou no Rikigaku, this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Death, Investigation, Miniseries, Murder, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 47% similarity match.

Despite his impressive memory, Ahn Dae Sung has not been successful in passing the civil service exam for three consecutive years. However, with the unwavering support from his mother, Myung Sook, and girlfriend, Ah Hee, he remains determined to succeed. One day, while working at his mother's convenience store, Dae Sung's life takes a drastic turn when a murder occurs nearby. Ah Hee, who is a police officer, decides to investigate the case independently and uncovers a receipt from Myung Sook's store at the crime scene, implicating them in the investigation. Without any solid leads, the trio is committed to solving the case. But how will they be able to catch the killer when even the professionals are at a loss?

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Shotenin Michiru no Minoue Banashi(書店員ミチルの身の上話)

2013Japan
Novel AdaptationDeathInvestigationMiniseriesMurderMysterySuspenseThrillerChildhood Friends RelationshipInfidelityJealousyLottery Winner Female LeadPsychological

Like Chou no Rikigaku, this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Death, Investigation, Miniseries, Murder, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 47% similarity match.

The plot centers on Michiru, a bookstore employee who wins the 200,000,000 Yen (equivalent to 2.5 million USD) lottery by chance. As a result, she becomes entangled in unforeseen acts of betrayal and murder.

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Take What to Save You My Love(拿什么拯救你,我的爱人)

2011China
Novel AdaptationDeathInvestigationMurderMysterySuspenseThrillerHeiress LeadLawyer Male LeadRomance

Like Chou no Rikigaku, this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Death, Investigation, Murder, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 47% similarity match.

Talented attorney Han Ding successfully captures the heart of wealthy heiress Luo Jing Jing, only to find himself caught up in a murder investigation linked to her former flame, Long Xiao Yu. Derived with some modifications from the book "Na Shen Me Zheng Jiu Ni, Wo De Ai Ren" by Hai Yan.

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Kasouken no Onna Season 2(科捜研の女 2)

2000Japan
DeathInvestigationMiniseriesMurderMysterySuspenseThrillerForensic Medical Examiner Female LeadForensic ScienceMedical

Like Chou no Rikigaku, this drama also features Death, Investigation, Miniseries, Murder, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 47% similarity match.

With the rise of advanced criminals and intricate crimes, law enforcement is required to utilize faster and more advanced methods of analyzing evidence and identifying suspects. This is where forensic laboratories play a crucial role. Mariko Sakaki, a skilled forensic scientist, faces challenges such as stereotypes and negative remarks from experienced detectives.