City of the Sun (2015) - Asian drama recommendation
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City of the Sun (2015)(태양의 도시)

2015South Korea
Novel AdaptationCorruptionDramaInvestigationLawMelodramaMystery

Kang Tae Yang strives to uphold his values as he navigates the corruption present in the construction firm he is employed at, as well as the regulatory body that profits from this wrongdoing.

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City Of The Sun 2015

Recommendation: Guo Jia Gong Su similar to City of the Sun (2015)
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Guo Jia Gong Su(国家公诉)

2003China
Novel AdaptationCorruptionInvestigationLawMysteryPoliticalProsecutor Female Lead

Like City of the Sun (2015), this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Corruption, Investigation, Law, and Mystery themes with a 56% similarity match.

In the novel "Guo Jia Gong Su" by Zhou Mei Sen, chief prosecutor Ye Zi Jing, along with city standing committee director Chen Han Jie and municipal committee secretary Tang Chao Yang, uncover a significant corruption scandal while looking into an arson incident.

Recommendation: Super Snoops similar to City of the Sun (2015)
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Super Snoops(荃加福祿壽探案)

2011Hong Kong
DramaInvestigationMelodramaMysteryComedy

Like City of the Sun (2015), this drama also features Drama, Investigation, Melodrama, and Mystery themes with a 50% similarity match.

Recommendation: New Plainclothes Policeman similar to City of the Sun (2015)
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New Plainclothes Policeman(新便衣警察)

2005China
Novel AdaptationDramaInvestigationMysteryPolice Officer Male Lead

Like City of the Sun (2015), this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Drama, Investigation, and Mystery themes with a 50% similarity match.

Based on the book "Undercover Officer" by Hai Yan.

Recommendation: Big Money! similar to City of the Sun (2015)
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Big Money!(ビッグマネー!~浮世の沙汰は株しだい)

2002Japan
Novel AdaptationDramaInvestigationMysteryBusiness

Like City of the Sun (2015), this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Drama, Investigation, and Mystery themes with a 50% similarity match.

"Big Money!" is a gripping tale of a young man who delves into the world of stock exchange under the guidance of an experienced investor. Shirato Norimichi survives on his parents' financial support and his luck at pachinko while searching for a stable job. His life takes a turn when he is approached by a mysterious elderly man named Kozuka Taihei, a former legendary trader. Despite the enigma surrounding Kozuka, Shirato decides to work for him and gets absorbed into the world of stock market numbers. Eventually, Shirato discovers Kozuka's plan to take down Matsuba Bank, one of the world's top banks. The two men, with a significant age gap, then team up to challenge Matsuba and its elite bankers, including Yamazaki Fumihiko.

Recommendation: Shimei to Tamashii no Limit similar to City of the Sun (2015)
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Shimei to Tamashii no Limit(使命と魂のリミット)

2011Japan
Novel AdaptationDramaInvestigationMysteryMiniseries

Like City of the Sun (2015), this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Drama, Investigation, and Mystery themes with a 50% similarity match.

The gripping narrative takes place in the cardiac surgery wing of a college hospital. Ishihara portrays a young medical intern with aspirations of becoming a cardiac surgeon, all while harboring suspicions about the true circumstances surrounding her father's death during a surgical procedure.

Recommendation: Fukuie Keibuho no Aisatsu similar to City of the Sun (2015)
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Fukuie Keibuho no Aisatsu(福家警部補の挨拶)

2014Japan
Novel AdaptationDramaInvestigationMysteryPolice Inspector Male Lead

Like City of the Sun (2015), this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Drama, Investigation, and Mystery themes with a 50% similarity match.

Assistant Inspector Fukuie may not fit the typical image of an assistant inspector, but once she delves into an investigation, she becomes completely focused on uncovering the truth. She pays little attention to the hierarchical structure of the organization or the prospect of career advancement. If she has uncertainties, she will not hesitate to pursue her own line of inquiry, regardless of her superiors' opinions. On the other hand, her boss Inspector Ishimatsu holds a starkly contrasting perspective. He values organizational structure and discipline, adhering strictly to protocol. Since Fukuie joined his team, his pride has suffered as she often disregards his instructions to conduct investigations independently, eventually achieving success and enabling him to take credit for her accomplishments. Despite Ishimatsu's preference for conventional investigative methods, Fukuie's unorthodox approach consistently yields results that leave him feeling embarrassed.

Recommendation: Seigi no Tenbin similar to City of the Sun (2015)
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Seigi no Tenbin(正義の天秤)

2021Japan
Novel AdaptationDramaInvestigationLawMysteryGenius Male LeadLawyer Male LeadMiniseries

Like City of the Sun (2015), this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Drama, Investigation, Law, and Mystery themes with a 50% similarity match.

Kazuya Takano, a former surgeon turned lawyer, is known for his exceptional intelligence and logical reasoning skills. He is recruited by the Shidanzaka Law Office after the sudden passing of the firm's founder. The late founder's daughter, also a lawyer, enlists Kazuya's help in reviving the law office. Working alongside four other lawyers in room 1, they specialize in criminal cases. Each of the four lawyers comes from diverse backgrounds and possesses unique personalities. The team consists of the late founder's rookie daughter, a former NEET with an inferiority complex, a proud ex-judge, and a compassionate ex-detective.

Recommendation: Saka no Ue no Akai Yane similar to City of the Sun (2015)
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Saka no Ue no Akai Yane(坂の上の赤い屋根)

2024Japan
Novel AdaptationDramaInvestigationMysteryMiniseries

Like City of the Sun (2015), this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Drama, Investigation, and Mystery themes with a 50% similarity match.

In a peaceful neighborhood stands a house topped with a crimson roof. Nearly two decades ago, a tragic event unfolded within its walls - the brutal murder of the parents by their own daughter, Aota Ayako, and her partner, Obuchi Hideyuki. This heinous crime captured global attention, especially when Hideyuki confessed to past acts of assaulting young girls in his book "A Premature Autobiography". Throughout the trial, it was revealed that Ayako had been manipulated by Hideyuki into committing the crime, leading to his death sentence and her life imprisonment. Some time later, a new author named Ogura Sana proposed a novel idea to Hashimoto Ryo, an editor at Todoroki Shobo, based on this tragic incident. As they delved into interviews with key figures involved, such as Obuchi Reiko - who married Hideyuki while in prison - and his former mistress and skilled editor, Ichikawa Seiko, they found themselves entangled in a web of dark emotions. Little did they know, a shocking revelation awaited them, hidden from the world's knowledge.

Recommendation: Seigi no Tenbin Season 2 similar to City of the Sun (2015)
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Seigi no Tenbin Season 2(正義の天秤 season2)

2023Japan
Novel AdaptationDramaInvestigationLawMysteryLawyer Male LeadMiniseriesSmart Male Lead

Like City of the Sun (2015), this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Drama, Investigation, Law, and Mystery themes with a 50% similarity match.

Taking place three months after the conclusion of the initial season of "Justice in a Balance," the story unfolds following the mysterious disappearance of Takano Kazuya from the Shidanzaka Law Office. Despite Saeki Mei's attempts to reach out to Takano Kazuya, he remains elusive. During this period, the lawyers in room 1 are confronted with challenging cases, such as Kiryu Miyuki's pursuit of a retrial for a case in which she previously served as the judge and delivered a guilty verdict.

Recommendation: Keishicho Shissonin Sosaka similar to City of the Sun (2015)
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Keishicho Shissonin Sosaka(警視庁失踪人捜査課)

2010Japan
Novel AdaptationDramaInvestigationMysteryFormer Detective Male LeadMiniseries

Like City of the Sun (2015), this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Drama, Investigation, and Mystery themes with a 44% similarity match.

Takashiro Kengo used to be a detective in the 1st Investigation Division of the Metropolitan Police. Ever since his daughter went missing, Kengo has become more reckless and less cautious. Currently, he is employed in the Missing Person Investigation Section of the Metropolitan Police, where he collaborates with his partner Myojin Megumi. (

Recommendation: Kanojo no Ura Sekai: Toshiro Side similar to City of the Sun (2015)
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Kanojo no Ura Sekai: Toshiro Side(彼女のウラ世界<TOSHIRO SIDE>)

2021Japan
Novel AdaptationDramaInvestigationMysteryMiniseriesRomance

Like City of the Sun (2015), this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Drama, Investigation, and Mystery themes with a 44% similarity match.

Toshiro pops the question to his girlfriend Akiko after dating for three years

Recommendation: Unmei no Hito similar to City of the Sun (2015)
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Unmei no Hito(運命の人)

2012Japan
Novel AdaptationDramaInvestigationMysteryHistoricalMiniseries

Like City of the Sun (2015), this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Drama, Investigation, and Mystery themes with a 44% similarity match.

In a 2009 novel by Yamasaki Toyoko, a journalist discovers a confidential agreement known as the "Okinawa pact" between the Japanese and American administrations. The deputy director of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs plays a crucial role in this revelation.

Recommendation: Kyoto Chiken no Onna Season 2 similar to City of the Sun (2015)
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Kyoto Chiken no Onna Season 2(京都地検の女 2)

2005Japan
DramaInvestigationLawMysteryMiniseriesProsecutor Female Lead

Like City of the Sun (2015), this drama also features Drama, Investigation, Law, and Mystery themes with a 44% similarity match.

The tale follows a female prosecutor who uses her instinctual wisdom as a homemaker to crack cases.

Recommendation: Kyoto Chiken no Onna Season 3 similar to City of the Sun (2015)
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Kyoto Chiken no Onna Season 3(京都地検の女 3)

2006Japan
DramaInvestigationLawMysteryMiniseriesProsecutor Female Lead

Like City of the Sun (2015), this drama also features Drama, Investigation, Law, and Mystery themes with a 44% similarity match.

The narrative follows a female prosecutor who utilizes her innate common sense as a homemaker to solve crimes.

Recommendation: Kyoto Chiken no Onna Season 4 similar to City of the Sun (2015)
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Kyoto Chiken no Onna Season 4(京都地検の女 4)

2007Japan
DramaInvestigationLawMysteryMiniseriesProsecutor Female Lead

Like City of the Sun (2015), this drama also features Drama, Investigation, Law, and Mystery themes with a 44% similarity match.

A female district attorney uses her intuition and common sense to solve criminal cases alongside a homemaker.

Recommendation: Kyoto Chiken no Onna Season 5 similar to City of the Sun (2015)
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Kyoto Chiken no Onna Season 5(京都地検の女 5)

2009Japan
DramaInvestigationLawMysteryMiniseriesProsecutor Female Lead

Like City of the Sun (2015), this drama also features Drama, Investigation, Law, and Mystery themes with a 44% similarity match.

A female district attorney uses her natural intuition, similar to that of a homemaker, to unravel mysteries and solve crimes.

Recommendation: Kyoto Chiken no Onna Season 7 similar to City of the Sun (2015)
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Kyoto Chiken no Onna Season 7(京都地検の女 7)

2011Japan
DramaInvestigationLawMysteryMiniseriesProsecutor Female Lead

Like City of the Sun (2015), this drama also features Drama, Investigation, Law, and Mystery themes with a 44% similarity match.

Recommendation: Kyoto Chiken no Onna Season 8 similar to City of the Sun (2015)
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Kyoto Chiken no Onna Season 8(京都地検の女 8)

2012Japan
DramaInvestigationLawMysteryMiniseriesProsecutor Female Lead

Like City of the Sun (2015), this drama also features Drama, Investigation, Law, and Mystery themes with a 44% similarity match.

Recommendation: Doubletone - Futari no Yumi similar to City of the Sun (2015)
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Doubletone - Futari no Yumi( ダブルトーン~2人のユミ~ )

2013Japan
Novel AdaptationDramaInvestigationMysteryMiniseriesRomance

Like City of the Sun (2015), this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Drama, Investigation, and Mystery themes with a 44% similarity match.

In the novel "Daburuton" by Shinji Kajio, the story revolves around the unique friendship and conflicts between two individuals named Yumi, which surpasses all boundaries. Yumi Nakano, a successful career woman, and Yumi Tamura, a dedicated housewife, find themselves witnessing each other's daily lives in their dreams every night. As their memories and current realities start to intertwine, a series of unexpected events unfold. Adding to the complexity, Yumi Tamura's husband, Yohei Tamura, becomes romantically involved with both women named Yumi.

Recommendation: Kyoto Chiken no Onna Season 9 similar to City of the Sun (2015)
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Kyoto Chiken no Onna Season 9(京都地検の女 9)

2013Japan
DramaInvestigationLawMysteryMiniseriesProsecutor Female Lead

Like City of the Sun (2015), this drama also features Drama, Investigation, Law, and Mystery themes with a 44% similarity match.

In the latest installment of the beloved drama series, viewers follow the journey of Tsurumaru Aya, a female public prosecutor in Kyoto. Aya demonstrates that a housewife's intuition can be a formidable tool in solving various cases. This season sees Aya's daughter Rin tying the knot and moving out, only to be replaced by Tomoko, Narimasu's daughter returning from the United States.

Recommendation: Mousou Sousa similar to City of the Sun (2015)
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Mousou Sousa(妄想捜査)

2012Japan
Novel AdaptationDramaInvestigationMysteryComedyMiniseries

Like City of the Sun (2015), this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Drama, Investigation, and Mystery themes with a 44% similarity match.

Kuwagata Koichi works as an associate professor in the Department of Literature at a lesser-known university. Despite being labeled as a skilled detective by society, he doesn't possess the typical qualities of a famous figure. While he may seem calm and composed on the outside, he harbors intense emotions within. Praise lifts his spirits, while criticism brings him down. His unconventional behavior attracts a series of challenges and mishaps, leading to a life filled with setbacks. However, he decides to turn over a new leaf, leaving behind his troubled past and embracing a more stylish lifestyle by tackling crises effortlessly in his role at the university. He tackles difficult problems with his ever-evolving creative ideas. His only confidante in his unconventional thought process is Shinno Hitomi, a sophomore studying literature at the university.

Recommendation: Tenshi no Naifu similar to City of the Sun (2015)
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Tenshi no Naifu(天使のナイフ)

2015Japan
Novel AdaptationDramaInvestigationMysteryCrimeMiniseries

Like City of the Sun (2015), this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Drama, Investigation, and Mystery themes with a 44% similarity match.

Takashi Hiyama is the manager of a cafe and has been raising his 4-year-old daughter alone since his wife Shoko passed away. Shoko was tragically killed by three 13-year-old boys several years ago. Despite being shielded by the Juvenile Act, the boys' actions resulted in Takashi and Shoko's mother facing intense media scrutiny. Despite the advice from Shoko's friend Kana Kurashina and cafe employee Yudai Chiba, Takashi decides to secretly search for the three boys. As the boys start to face mysterious attempts on their lives, detectives begin to suspect Takashi due to his previous threats of seeking revenge if the boys were not held accountable. In the midst of the chaos, Takashi is determined to uncover the truth about the boys' actions.

Recommendation: Hoiku Tantei 25-ji - Hanasaki Shinichiro wa nemurenai!! similar to City of the Sun (2015)
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Hoiku Tantei 25-ji - Hanasaki Shinichiro wa nemurenai!!(保育探偵25時~花咲慎一郎は眠れない!!~)

2015Japan
Novel AdaptationDramaInvestigationMysteryComedyMiniseries

Like City of the Sun (2015), this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Drama, Investigation, and Mystery themes with a 44% similarity match.

Shinichiro Hanasaki used to work as a detective for the police department, but now he runs a nursery called "Smiling Garden." In order to assist underprivileged families and single parents by offering affordable childcare, he operates on a very tight budget. To generate extra income, he decides to open a private detective agency at night. This storyline is based on the novel series "Hanasaki Shinichiro" by Shibata Yoshiki.

Recommendation: Kanojo no Ura Sekai: Akiko Side similar to City of the Sun (2015)
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Kanojo no Ura Sekai: Akiko Side(彼女のウラ世界 <AKIKO SIDE>)

2021Japan
Novel AdaptationDramaInvestigationMysteryMiniseriesRomance

Like City of the Sun (2015), this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Drama, Investigation, and Mystery themes with a 44% similarity match.

Toshiro pops the question to Akiko, his partner of three years

Recommendation: Yi Shuang Xiu Hua Xie similar to City of the Sun (2015)
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Yi Shuang Xiu Hua Xie(一双绣花鞋)

2003China
Novel AdaptationDramaInvestigationMysterySuspenseThriller

Like City of the Sun (2015), this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Drama, Investigation, and Mystery themes with a 44% similarity match.

Prior to the liberation of Chongqing, Ye Da Long led a team from the PLA on secret missions in the area. Following the downfall of the national army, possessing the hidden spy list became crucial in controlling the underground network of Chongqing. Military special agent Ji Yu Tang has been feeling uneasy recently after discovering a pair of embroidered shoes in his boss Lin NanXuan's coffin during the funeral. Shen Chao took over as the head of public security after the liberation of the mountainous city of Chongqing.

Recommendation: Kiraware Matsuko no Issho similar to City of the Sun (2015)
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Kiraware Matsuko no Issho(嫌われ松子の一生)

2006Japan
Novel AdaptationDramaInvestigationMysteryLifeOlder Woman-Younger Man

Like City of the Sun (2015), this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Drama, Investigation, and Mystery themes with a 44% similarity match.

In 2006, the life of a woman takes a dark turn as love, misfortune, and recklessness lead to a downward spiral. The body of 56-year old Kawajiri Matsuko is discovered in her downtown apartment where she lived alone. Asuka is taken aback to learn that she had an aunt named Matsuko. Her father instructs Asuka to clean out Matsuko's living space. While sorting through Matsuko's cluttered room, Asuka stumbles upon a photograph. As she delves deeper into Matsuko's past, she questions why someone who appeared so happy with their family had to meet such a tragic end. Back in 1973, Matsuko, a recent graduate from a national university, began working as a junior high school teacher. When she covered up for a student who was caught stealing during a school trip, Matsuko faced disgrace and was ultimately expelled. Feeling trapped, Matsuko resorted to desperate measures, resulting in the death of her physically frail sister Kumi before fleeing from her childhood home. Despite her father's favoritism towards Kumi and strictness towards Matsuko, this was only the start of Kawajiri Matsuko's downfall.

Recommendation: 1972 Nagisa no Keika similar to City of the Sun (2015)
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1972 Nagisa no Keika(1972 渚の螢火)

1972Japan
DramaInvestigationMysteryNovel Adaptation1970sMiniseries

Like City of the Sun (2015), this drama also features Drama, Investigation, Mystery, and Novel Adaptation themes with a 44% similarity match.

The narrative unfolds when a cash transport truck, carrying a staggering one million dollars in US currency, is ambushed and subsequently disappears. Concerned that an incomplete yen-dollar exchange could lead to diplomatic tensions between Japan and the United States, the Ryukyu Police establish a covert special investigation unit to address the incident. Detective Maeda Taichi is designated as the leader of this team, which includes his former classmate and rival, Yonaha of the First Investigative Division, along with five additional team members. Together, they embark on their inquiry within an 18-day deadline, engaging with Okinawa's business sector, local gangs, and US military personnel.

Recommendation: Chinese Traditional Magic similar to City of the Sun (2015)
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Chinese Traditional Magic(大戲法)

2012China
DramaInvestigationMystery

Like City of the Sun (2015), this drama also features Drama, Investigation, and Mystery themes with a 43% similarity match.

Recommendation: Blue Shield similar to City of the Sun (2015)
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Blue Shield(国家底线)

2016China
InvestigationLawMystery

Like City of the Sun (2015), this drama also features Investigation, Law, and Mystery themes with a 43% similarity match.

Recommendation: People's Prosecutor similar to City of the Sun (2015)
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People's Prosecutor(人民检察官)

2016China
InvestigationLawMystery

Like City of the Sun (2015), this drama also features Investigation, Law, and Mystery themes with a 43% similarity match.

Recommendation: YAOH - King of the Night similar to City of the Sun (2015)
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YAOH - King of the Night(夜王(やおう))

2006Japan
DramaInvestigationMystery

Like City of the Sun (2015), this drama also features Drama, Investigation, and Mystery themes with a 43% similarity match.

Matoba Ryosuke transitions from his past life as a gang member to become a prominent figure in the host world, striving to achieve the top position within the club. (http://wiki.d-addicts.com)

Recommendation: Look Back in Anger similar to City of the Sun (2015)
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Look Back in Anger(성난 얼굴로 돌아보라)

2000South Korea
DramaInvestigationMystery

Like City of the Sun (2015), this drama also features Drama, Investigation, and Mystery themes with a 43% similarity match.

Following the passing of his father, the oldest sibling, Dong Hoon, decides to become involved with a criminal organization. Meanwhile, his younger sister, Mi Na, frequently skips school. On the other hand, the youngest brother, Dong Jin, pursues a career as a detective. During a meal at a restaurant, Dong Hoon encounters a young woman named Jung Hee, and they quickly develop feelings for each other. Nevertheless, Dong Hoon eventually discovers that his significant other is the offspring of a competing underworld leader.

Recommendation: Stepfather Step similar to City of the Sun (2015)
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Stepfather Step( ステップファザー・ステップ)

2012Japan
Novel AdaptationDramaInvestigationMysteryFamilyIdentical Twin Male LeadThief Male Lead

Like City of the Sun (2015), this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Drama, Investigation, and Mystery themes with a 40% similarity match.

The story of Stepfather Step follows a talented criminal who finds himself unexpectedly becoming the stepfather of twin children after their parents pass away. Despite having no family of his own, he uses his expertise from his past to not only care for the twins but also solve mysterious events occurring in their community.

Recommendation: ICAC Investigators 2019 similar to City of the Sun (2015)
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ICAC Investigators 2019(廉政行動2019)

2019Hong Kong
CorruptionDramaInvestigationMysteryMiniseriesPolice Department SettingPolice Procedural

Like City of the Sun (2015), this drama also features Corruption, Drama, Investigation, and Mystery themes with a 40% similarity match.

ICAC Investigators is a well-established collection of Hong Kong TV miniseries that focus on the efforts of the Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC) in Hong Kong. These TV shows are created by Radio Television Hong Kong, a government department that operates independently, in close collaboration with the ICAC. Each installment showcases true stories handled by the Commission, aiming to raise public awareness about corruption and promote the ICAC's image.

Recommendation: Tokumei Kakarichou Tadano Hitoshi similar to City of the Sun (2015)
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Tokumei Kakarichou Tadano Hitoshi(特命係長只野仁)

2003Japan
CorruptionDramaInvestigationMysteryAdapted From A MangaAdvertising Agency SettingSocial Issues

Like City of the Sun (2015), this drama also features Corruption, Drama, Investigation, and Mystery themes with a 40% similarity match.

Tadano Hitoshi holds the position of assistant manager at an advertising firm, appearing unremarkable and ineffective to most. Despite colleagues questioning why such a passive and seemingly inept individual has not been let go, the CEO depends heavily on him as a crucial asset to the company. Unbeknownst to many, Hitoshi's facade as a lackluster employee is merely a front for his true role. He is entrusted by the CEO with special covert missions to combat corruption within the company.

Recommendation: Teru Teru Ashita similar to City of the Sun (2015)
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Teru Teru Ashita(てるてるあした)

2006Japan
Novel AdaptationDramaInvestigationMysteryFamilySupernaturalSupernatural Being

Like City of the Sun (2015), this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Drama, Investigation, and Mystery themes with a 40% similarity match.

In the town of Sasara, a series of unusual events take place. The stories in this drama are inspired by the popular novels of Kano Tomoko, namely "Sasara Saya" and "Teru Teru Ashita." This unique retelling offers a fresh perspective on the fantasy world created by the skilled author. The protagonist, Teruyo, explores various relationships between parents and children, as well as romantic love. Blending elements of mystery and horror, "Teru Teru Ashita" delivers a captivating mix of thrills and fantasy, emphasizing themes of love and compassion. Join us on Friday nights to immerse yourself in the heartwarming atmosphere of Sasara.

Recommendation: Hitorishizuka similar to City of the Sun (2015)
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Hitorishizuka(ヒトリシズカ)

2012Japan
Novel AdaptationDramaInvestigationMysteryDeathMiniseriesMurder

Like City of the Sun (2015), this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Drama, Investigation, and Mystery themes with a 40% similarity match.

In a neighborhood, a man is killed by an intruder who entered his apartment unlawfully. Sergeant Kizaki, who is on duty nearby, hears a gunshot and rushes to the building. Detective Omura is already present at the crime scene. As they investigate, they make progress in identifying the perpetrator. Sergeant Kizaki begins to suspect that someone else is involved in the case. Suddenly, a young woman emerges from the darkness. Sergeant Kizaki senses a connection between her and the murders.

Recommendation: 64 (2015) similar to City of the Sun (2015)
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64 (2015)(64)

2015Japan
Novel AdaptationDramaInvestigationMysteryMiniseriesSuspenseThriller

Like City of the Sun (2015), this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Drama, Investigation, and Mystery themes with a 40% similarity match.

Amidst a dispute between the public relations office of D Prefectural Police and the correspondents club regarding the anonymity of perpetrators, it has been decided that a director from the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department will visit the family of the victim in a significant unsolved case from 1989, just a week before the statute of limitations expires. The case involves the kidnapping and murder of Shoko-chan, which remains the most heinous crime in the history of D Prefectural Police. The family of the victim has declined the director's offer to extend condolences. A strict confidentiality order has been issued for all individuals involved in the case, including the investigators from that time. This has created a barrier between the Criminal Investigations Department and the Police Affairs Department. Additionally, a mysterious memo has surfaced, followed by a new kidnapping that bears a striking resemblance to the 1989 case just before the director's scheduled visit.

Recommendation: Harassment Game similar to City of the Sun (2015)
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Harassment Game(ハラスメントゲーム)

2018Japan
Novel AdaptationDramaInvestigationMysteryBusinessComedyMiniseries

Like City of the Sun (2015), this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Drama, Investigation, and Mystery themes with a 40% similarity match.

Akitsu Wataru serves as the supervisor of the Toyama location for Maruo Holdings, a well-known supermarket chain. Following a certain incident, he is reassigned and relocates to a rural area with his family. Unexpectedly, Akitsu is summoned back to the main office to lead the compliance department. The CEO and board members harbor undisclosed intentions. The company faces multiple harassment problems, which Akitsu resolves using innovative approaches and strategies.

Recommendation: Tetsu no Hone (2020) similar to City of the Sun (2015)
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Tetsu no Hone (2020)(鉄の骨)

2020Japan
Novel AdaptationCorruptionDramaInvestigationLawMysteryBusinessLove TriangleMiniseriesPoliticalPsychologicalRomanceSuspenseThriller

Like City of the Sun (2015), this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Corruption, Drama, Investigation, Law, and Mystery themes with a 40% similarity match.

The character Heita in the story explores the concept of a "necessary evil" and grapples with moral dilemmas. After working in a construction company for four years, he is transferred to the business affairs department, which is often criticized by colleagues as the collusion department. Despite initial doubts, Heita becomes involved in securing a major contract and his company emerges successful. However, he faces scrutiny from a special prosecution team investigating political corruption.

Recommendation: Monster (2024) similar to City of the Sun (2015)
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Monster (2024)(モンスター)

2024Japan
DramaInvestigationLawMysteryFather-Daughter RelationshipLawyer Female LeadLawyer Supporting Character

Like City of the Sun (2015), this drama also features Drama, Investigation, Law, and Mystery themes with a 40% similarity match.

After losing her mother at a young age, Kannami Ryoko has been living with her father. She displayed exceptional talent and gained vast knowledge from observing court trials, which helped her pass the bar exam during her third year of high school. When her father suddenly disappeared, Ryoko chose not to investigate and did not pursue a career in law. Instead, she lived independently until she serendipitously decided to become a lawyer and joined a law firm. Ryoko approaches each trial as a game, utilizing any means necessary to secure victory. Known for her unconventional tactics, she fearlessly confronts contemporary issues and devises unique solutions.

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Rikon Bengoshi Spider Season 3: Yogisha Mikumo Asuka(「離婚弁護士 スパイダー」シーズン3 ~容疑者 美雲飛鳥~)

2025Japan
DramaInvestigationLawMysteryLawyer Female LeadMiniseriesWeb Series

Like City of the Sun (2015), this drama also features Drama, Investigation, Law, and Mystery themes with a 40% similarity match.

Accused of murder, Mikumo meets with her former spouse, lawyer Tatsuya Ichinose, in prison

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My Lawyer, Mr. Jo 2: Crime and Punishment(동네 변호사 조들호2 : 죄와벌)

2019South Korea
DramaInvestigationLawMysteryAdapted From A WebtoonComedyLawyer Male Lead

Like City of the Sun (2015), this drama also features Drama, Investigation, Law, and Mystery themes with a 40% similarity match.

The narrative of Deul Ho unfolds, centering on a former prosecutor who has transitioned into a lawyer but is now jobless. Following a legal dispute, his license is temporarily suspended, prompting him to step away from the legal field in search of tranquility. Little does he know, peace will be elusive. This tale is inspired by the webtoon “Dongnebyunhosa Jodeulho / 동네변호사 조들호” created by Hatchling. (HanCinema)

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Akakabu Kenji Kyoto-hen(赤かぶ検事京都篇)

2010Japan
Novel AdaptationInvestigationLawMysteryDetective Supporting CharacterMiniseriesProsecutor Male Lead

Like City of the Sun (2015), this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Investigation, Law, and Mystery themes with a 40% similarity match.

Following years of dedicated work as an assistant prosecutor, Hiiragi Shigeru has recently earned a promotion to public prosecutor. Referred to as "The Red Turnip Prosecutor" for his fondness of pickled turnip and his talent for injecting humor into the typically serious courtroom environment, Hiiragi brings a unique perspective to the legal profession with his emphasis on compassion alongside his extensive legal expertise and experience, much to the dismay of high-profile defense attorneys. Against the backdrop of Kyoto's rich tradition and history, this legal mystery offers a distinctive twist.

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Kami no Tsuki(紙の月)

2014Japan
Novel AdaptationDramaInvestigationMysteryMiniseriesSuspenseThriller

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Rinka Umezawa, a homemaker, seeks out small joys in life. Her husband, Masabumi, is committed to supporting her. The couple does not have any children. Rinka decides to take on a part-time job at a bank, where she visits clients' homes and occasionally assists them with household tasks, earning their trust. During one visit to client Kojo Hirabayashi's home, she encounters his grandson Kota, who asks for money. This interaction has a profound impact on Rinka. Subsequently, she steals one hundred million yen from the bank and disappears. Two years later, Rinka's former classmates Yuko Okazaki and Aki Nakaji uncover her embezzlement scheme and confront their own inner demons.

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Grace no Rireki(グレースの履歴)

2023Japan
Novel AdaptationDramaInvestigationMysteryLifeMiniseriesRoad Trip

Like City of the Sun (2015), this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Drama, Investigation, and Mystery themes with a 40% similarity match.

Traveling to Narita in her cherished car, the wife tragically passes away in a bus accident. Her husband, Kikuo, discovers her GPS device, which reveals unknown locations she had visited. Feeling suspicious of her actions, Kikuo sets out on a quest to uncover the secrets hidden within the GPS history.

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Me no Kabe (2022)(眼の壁)

2022Japan
Novel AdaptationDramaInvestigationMysteryDetective FictionInvestigator Male LeadMiniseries

Like City of the Sun (2015), this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Drama, Investigation, and Mystery themes with a 40% similarity match.

In 1990, Hagizaki Tatsuo, the head of the accounting department at Ukishima Electric Works, was busy working on securing a loan with Sekino, the company's general manager. Unfortunately, just as they were close to finalizing the loan, Sekino was implicated in a 200 million yen fraud and disappeared with the money. The company chose to conceal the incident to safeguard its reputation, but Hagizaki was determined to uncover the truth with the assistance of his journalist friend, Muraki. As Hagizaki delved deeper into the investigation, he realized the situation was more complex than he initially thought. His path crossed with Uezaki Etsuko, a captivating woman whom he believed held the key to unraveling the entire mystery. (DramaWiki)

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The Legend of Kaifeng(开封府传奇)

2018China
Novel AdaptationDramaInvestigationMelodramaMysteryHistoricalHistorical FictionHistorical FigureJustice BaoPoliticalSong Dynasty

Like City of the Sun (2015), this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Drama, Investigation, Melodrama, and Mystery themes with a 38% similarity match.

Bao Zheng, a successful solver of numerous cases in Kaifeng, is admired by the devoted young woman Yu Rou. Meanwhile, Liu E, the cherished concubine of the Song Emperor, collaborates with Zhang De Lin in an attempt to increase her influence. This information was adapted from Shi Yu Kun's novel "San Xia Wu Yi."

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Kanzen Muzai ​(完全無罪)

2024Japan
Novel AdaptationDramaInvestigationLawMysteryFlashback To PastHidden PastKidnappingLawyer Female LeadMiniseriesReturn To Hometown

Like City of the Sun (2015), this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Drama, Investigation, Law, and Mystery themes with a 38% similarity match.

Matsuoka Chisa, a talented attorney at a prestigious law firm, is tasked with a retrial case by a senior partner. This case involves a man who was previously convicted for the kidnapping and murder of a young girl in Kagawa Prefecture two decades ago. Chisa, who was also a victim in other kidnapping cases around the same time, returns to her hometown after a decade to investigate the retrial case and the unsolved kidnappings. With the assistance of local lawyer Hiroki, she uncovers evidence suggesting that the three cases may be connected and confronts the suspect, Hirayama Satoshi. Despite Satoshi's claims of innocence, Chisa struggles with her beliefs and responsibilities as his lawyer, while also grappling with her own past. Meanwhile, ex-detective Arimori Yoshio, who remains convinced of Satoshi's guilt in the kidnappings, now works at a victim support center.

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The Most Familiar Stranger(最熟悉的陌生人)

2010China
DramaInvestigationMysteryWidower Male Lead

Like City of the Sun (2015), this drama also features Drama, Investigation, and Mystery themes with a 38% similarity match.

Following the passing of his spouse, Ding Han stumbles upon a significant secret that she had never revealed to him. As he delves deeper into unraveling this mystery, additional undisclosed truths and hidden secrets begin to surface...