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Crime Family(クライムファミリー)

2023Japan
Black ComedyComedyDramaEccentric Male LeadFamily RelationshipFound FamilyMiniseriesSwindler Male Lead

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

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Crime Family

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

2024Japan
Black ComedyComedyDramaMiniseriesAdapted From A MangaSexual Content

Like Crime Family, this drama also features Black Comedy, Comedy, Drama, and Miniseries themes with a 40% similarity match.

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

Recommendation: Tensai Yanagisawa Kyoju no Seikatsu similar to Crime Family
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Tensai Yanagisawa Kyoju no Seikatsu(天才柳沢教授の生活 )

2002Japan
ComedyDramaEccentric Male LeadFamily RelationshipMiniseriesAdapted From A MangaFather-Daughter RelationshipProfessor Male LeadSchool SettingUniversity

Like Crime Family, this drama also features Comedy, Drama, Eccentric Male Lead, Family Relationship, and Miniseries themes with a 38% similarity match.

Yoshinori Yanagisawa, an economics professor at International Cultural University, has a strict routine when it comes to walking on the sidewalk and crossing the street. He has a particular fondness for affordable and delicious dried fish, which he will go to great lengths to obtain. Regardless of his daily experiences, Yoshinori always makes sure to go to bed by 9 p.m. On this particular day, Yoshinori found himself in a disagreement with his daughter Setsuko over the proper way to cross the street. Despite Mrs. Yanagisawa's presence, neither Yoshinori nor Setsuko were willing to compromise. Eventually, Setsuko walked away from the argument in frustration. Despite the disagreement, Yoshinori continued to follow his usual sidewalk etiquette and used the crosswalk on his way to the university campus.

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

2010Japan
ComedyDramaMiniseries

Like Crime Family, this drama also features Comedy, Drama, and Miniseries themes with a 38% similarity match.

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

Recommendation: Edison no Haha similar to Crime Family
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Edison no Haha(エジソンの母)

2008Japan
ComedyDramaMiniseries

Like Crime Family, this drama also features Comedy, Drama, and Miniseries themes with a 38% similarity match.

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

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

2009Japan
ComedyDramaMiniseries

Like Crime Family, this drama also features Comedy, Drama, and Miniseries themes with a 38% similarity match.

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

Recommendation: Konnichiwa, Joyuu no Sagara Itsuki Desu. similar to Crime Family
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Konnichiwa, Joyuu no Sagara Itsuki Desu.(こんにちは、女優の相楽樹です。)

2017Japan
ComedyDramaMiniseries

Like Crime Family, this drama also features Comedy, Drama, and Miniseries themes with a 38% similarity match.

Recommendation: Time of Miracle: Loss Time similar to Crime Family
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Time of Miracle: Loss Time(기적의 시간 로스타임)

2016South Korea
ComedyDramaMiniseries

Like Crime Family, this drama also features Comedy, Drama, and Miniseries themes with a 38% similarity match.

A humorous story centered on individuals confronted with unexpected mortality who are granted additional moments to enjoy life before their end.

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

2017Japan
ComedyDramaEccentric Male LeadMiniseriesInner MonologueLifePostgraduate Student Male Lead

Like Crime Family, this drama also features Comedy, Drama, Eccentric Male Lead, and Miniseries themes with a 36% similarity match.

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

Recommendation: Big Forest similar to Crime Family
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Big Forest(빅 포레스트)

2018South Korea
Black ComedyComedyDramaFamily RelationshipMiniseriesDebtLifeLoan Shark Male LeadRiches To RagsSecond ChanceSlight Romance

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

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

Recommendation: Kai Xin Ma Hua Ju Chang similar to Crime Family
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Kai Xin Ma Hua Ju Chang(開心麻花劇場第一季)

2012China
ComedyDramaMiniseriesShort Length Series

Like Crime Family, this drama also features Comedy, Drama, and Miniseries themes with a 33% similarity match.

Recommendation: Chemistry of Love similar to Crime Family
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Chemistry of Love(연애의 재구성)

2007South Korea
ComedyDramaMiniseriesRomance

Like Crime Family, this drama also features Comedy, Drama, and Miniseries themes with a 33% similarity match.

Yeong Seok, a student gearing up for the bar exam, experiences an instant attraction to the lovely Yu Jin when he goes to pick up his nephew from kindergarten

Recommendation: Bonus Trip similar to Crime Family
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Bonus Trip(額外旅程)

2022Taiwan
DramaFamily RelationshipMiniseriesOrgan Transplantation

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

Huang Jui Chieh, a man who had a thriving career and content family life, finds himself abruptly retired and then stricken with a sudden physical ailment

Recommendation: To Be Or Not To Be (2021) similar to Crime Family
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To Be Or Not To Be (2021)(可不可以不)

2021China
ComedyDramaMiniseriesWeb Series

Like Crime Family, this drama also features Comedy, Drama, and Miniseries themes with a 33% similarity match.

Recommendation: No One Lies similar to Crime Family
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No One Lies(大誠實家)

2023Hong Kong
ComedyDramaMiniseriesCEO Male Lead

Like Crime Family, this drama also features Comedy, Drama, and Miniseries themes with a 33% similarity match.

Having relied on dishonesty for personal gain, losing the ability to lie can have a significant impact on one's life. Renowned direct marketing company founder Lo Man Nai recognizes the endless pursuit of power and wealth by individuals. By utilizing his exceptional lying skills, he assembles a team of dedicated employees to promote his health products. However, at an annual meeting, Lo is afflicted with a strange illness that renders him incapable of lying. Forced to speak only the truth, he exposes the deceit behind the company's products and sales strategies. He also admits to his wife about his extramarital affair. Subsequently convicted of fraudulent practices and abandoned by his family, Lo tries to take his own life. Fortunately, he is rescued by a fellow prisoner, who turns out to be a leader of a criminal organization.

Recommendation: Let's Go Nagata-cho similar to Crime Family
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Let's Go Nagata-cho(レッツ・ゴー!永田町)

2001Japan
ComedyDramaMiniseriesAdapted From A Manga

Like Crime Family, this drama also features Comedy, Drama, and Miniseries themes with a 33% similarity match.

The show is a comedic portrayal of the inner workings of politics, focusing on a fictional secretary of the House of Representatives. The characters' names are largely inspired by real-life politicians and political parties.

Recommendation: Tokyo Niwatsuki Ikkodate similar to Crime Family
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Tokyo Niwatsuki Ikkodate(東京庭付き一戸建て)

2002Japan
ComedyDramaMiniseriesFamily

Like Crime Family, this drama also features Comedy, Drama, and Miniseries themes with a 33% similarity match.

Every parent dreams of their children growing up and becoming independent, no longer relying on them for support. This was also the case for retired professor Tameyama Kazuo, who had five daughters, both married and single, who were all strong-willed and independent. Despite expectations, Kazuo actually wanted to bring his entire family back together under one roof. Despite his daughters' objections, Kazuo used his retirement savings and money from a cancelled insurance policy to search for the perfect home in a prime location in Tokyo, close to a good school for his grandchildren and with easy access to transportation. Against all odds, he found a beautiful home and moved in with all nine family members. However, as they settled in, they discovered that the house had some costly surprises of its own.

Recommendation: The Bad Dad similar to Crime Family
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The Bad Dad(オトコの子育て)

2007Japan
ComedyDramaMiniseriesFamily

Like Crime Family, this drama also features Comedy, Drama, and Miniseries themes with a 33% similarity match.

Atsushi Yajima, a father of three children and a husband, should be heading home after work to assist with household chores and bond with his kids. However, he chooses to socialize with friends and engage in flirtatious behavior with other women instead. Everything changes when Atsushi's wife unexpectedly passes away, leaving him to take on the role of a single parent. Now faced with all the responsibilities that come with parenting alone, the question remains: will Atsushi rise to the challenge or will he seek to pass on these duties to someone else?

Recommendation: Rikon Doukyo similar to Crime Family
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Rikon Doukyo(離婚同居)

2010Japan
ComedyDramaMiniseriesRomance

Like Crime Family, this drama also features Comedy, Drama, and Miniseries themes with a 33% similarity match.

"Rikon Doukyo" follows the story of Konaka Masaru and Ichinose Naoko, a couple who initially appear to have a content family life. However, their happiness is disrupted when they choose to separate. Despite their divorce, the couple ends up living together once more under unexpected circumstances.

Recommendation: Ura Aibou 2 similar to Crime Family
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Ura Aibou 2(裏 相棒 2)

2008Japan
ComedyDramaMiniseriesShort Length Series

Like Crime Family, this drama also features Comedy, Drama, and Miniseries themes with a 33% similarity match.

A spin-off series of Aibou was launched shortly before the premiere of the first Aibou movie.

Recommendation: Shichou wa Mukudono similar to Crime Family
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Shichou wa Mukudono(市長はムコ殿)

2012Japan
ComedyDramaMiniseriesFamily

Like Crime Family, this drama also features Comedy, Drama, and Miniseries themes with a 33% similarity match.

Following the passing of his father-in-law, Akiyoshi Hiromasa is urged by his wife and mother-in-law to take over his father-in-law's role and run for mayor. Hiromasa accepts the challenge and successfully wins the mayoral election. Despite being a new mayor, he initiates various reforms while also dealing with personal family issues. Throughout this journey, Hiromasa discovers his authentic self.

Recommendation: Toho Nanahun similar to Crime Family
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Toho Nanahun(徒歩7分)

2015Japan
ComedyDramaMiniseriesLife

Like Crime Family, this drama also features Comedy, Drama, and Miniseries themes with a 33% similarity match.

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

Recommendation: Sayonara, Enari-kun similar to Crime Family
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Sayonara, Enari-kun(サヨナラ、えなりくん)

2017Japan
ComedyDramaMiniseriesRomance

Like Crime Family, this drama also features Comedy, Drama, and Miniseries themes with a 33% similarity match.

25-year-old Kiriyama Saori has experienced numerous romantic relationships in her lifetime and continues to search for true love and her ideal partner through different methods of seeking marriage. However, she encounters deceitful individuals along the way, including a womanizer, a man overly attached to his mother, and a penny-pincher. Unbeknownst to these men, Saori possesses a unique ability that causes her personality to drastically shift in an instant. What mysterious power does she hold?!

Recommendation: Makanai Sou Season 2 similar to Crime Family
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Makanai Sou Season 2(まかない荘 2)

2017Japan
ComedyDramaMiniseriesFood

Like Crime Family, this drama also features Comedy, Drama, and Miniseries themes with a 33% similarity match.

Kazama Nozomi arrived to collect the kitchen car she had bought with her savings, only to discover she had been deceived by the seller. Yamanaka Keita, the caretaker of Makanaiso, turned out to be the actual buyer. Keita persuaded Nozomi to stay as a new resident of Makanaiso. The diverse group of residents at Makanaiso, including a young student, a high school student, a youthful middle-aged woman, and an elderly man, all had a tendency to interfere in each other's affairs. As Nozomi navigated the daily chaos of her new living situation, she found herself reflecting on her own identity.

Recommendation: Nami yo Kiite Kure similar to Crime Family
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Nami yo Kiite Kure(波よ聞いてくれ)

2023Japan
ComedyDramaMiniseriesAdapted From A Manga

Like Crime Family, this drama also features Comedy, Drama, and Miniseries themes with a 33% similarity match.

Koda Minare, a 26-year-old woman who works part-time at a curry restaurant, has faced a string of hardships lately, including a breakup and falling victim to a scam. Seeking solace, she turns to alcohol at a bar where she crosses paths with the head of a local radio station. Sharing her recent woes with him, the radio station executive recognizes her potential as a radio host. Thanks to his encouragement, Koda Minare is chosen to lead the late-night radio show "Wave, Listen to Me."

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

2023Japan
ComedyDramaMiniseriesLife

Like Crime Family, this drama also features Comedy, Drama, and Miniseries themes with a 33% similarity match.

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

Recommendation: Vacation similar to Crime Family
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Vacation(베케이션)

2006South Korea
ComedyDramaMiniseriesRomance

Like Crime Family, this drama also features Comedy, Drama, and Miniseries themes with a 33% similarity match.

The well-known Kgroup TVXQ was gearing up for a concert… It has been four years since their debut… Throughout this period, the members have faced mounting stress and some discord among themselves. Consequently, the president postpones their concert and offers each member a two-week break. Each member sets off on their own getaway, envisioning a refreshing escape from their daily lives. The unusual and amusing events that unfold during their vacation… This is an omnibus TV drama consisting of four episodes, each with its own unique flair…

Recommendation: Human Theatre 2010 similar to Crime Family
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Human Theatre 2010(인생극장 2010)

2010South Korea
ComedyDramaMiniseriesDocumentary

Like Crime Family, this drama also features Comedy, Drama, and Miniseries themes with a 33% similarity match.

Over the course of various events, Park Jung Min faces choices that will influence the trajectory of his life.

Recommendation: Long Day's Journey into Light similar to Crime Family
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Long Day's Journey into Light(出境事務所)

2015Taiwan
Black ComedyComedyDramaRomance

Like Crime Family, this drama also features Black Comedy, Comedy, and Drama themes with a 33% similarity match.

A tale centered around a team of undertakers who will be present during the final days of their customers' lives. This narrative will employ dark humor to bring some levity to the subject of death while portraying the farewell narratives of the departed and their families in a light-hearted yet dignified way.

Recommendation: The Thrifty Family similar to Crime Family
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The Thrifty Family(省省吧!我家富貴發)

2024Taiwan
ComedyDramaMiniseriesFamily

Like Crime Family, this drama also features Comedy, Drama, and Miniseries themes with a 33% similarity match.

The show is a comedic series centered around a family known for their extreme frugality

Recommendation: Hail (2013) similar to Crime Family
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Hail (2013)(해밀)

2013South Korea
DramaFamily RelationshipMiniseriesRomance

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

An emotional narrative that weaves together multiple tales from across the nation crafted into a dramatic presentation.

Recommendation: Enjiya similar to Crime Family
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Enjiya(演じ屋)

2021Japan
Black ComedyComedyDramaFound FamilyMiniseriesActress Female LeadAttempted SuicideCrimeHidden PastHit And RunRevengeStabbingWrongfully Accused

Like Crime Family, this drama also features Black Comedy, Comedy, Drama, Found Family, and Miniseries themes with a 31% similarity match.

On the eve of his wedding, Tomoki finds himself wrongly accused of sexual harassment. As a result, he loses his job and his fiance breaks off their engagement. Feeling hopeless, Tomoki contemplates suicide. However, as he stands on the edge of a rooftop, he witnesses a woman being attacked by a man with a knife. Tomoki intervenes and ends up getting "stabbed," only to later discover that it was all a staged incident known as "enjiya." Intrigued by this concept, Tomoki decides to hire Aika to seek revenge on those who falsely accused him.

Recommendation: Enjiya Re:act similar to Crime Family
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Enjiya Re:act(演じ屋 Re:act)

2024Japan
Black ComedyComedyDramaFound FamilyMiniseriesActorActor-Actress Supporting CharacterActress Female LeadDetective Supporting CharacterHidden PastHomeless Supporting CharacterInvestigationMystery

Like Crime Family, this drama also features Black Comedy, Comedy, Drama, Found Family, and Miniseries themes with a 31% similarity match.

Aika and Tomoki are now part of Enjiya and collaborate to handle acting assignments. One day, while pretending to be victims of a crime, they were mistaken for real victims by a detective during a stakeout. In the ensuing argument with the detective, a homeless man was attacked. Enjiya is now compelled to assist in the case due to impeding the detective's investigation, leading Tomoki to volunteer to go undercover as a homeless person residing in a park in order to uncover the perpetrator's identity.

Recommendation: Sweet, Savage Family similar to Crime Family
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Sweet, Savage Family(달콤살벌 패밀리)

2015South Korea
Black ComedyComedyDramaFamily RelationshipActionBlackmailCorruptionGangster Male LeadRomance

Like Crime Family, this drama also features Black Comedy, Comedy, Drama, and Family Relationship themes with a 31% similarity match.

Tae Soo is a committed family man in his personal life, yet he leads a ruthless existence as a mobster in his professional realm, struggling to balance his responsibilities to his family with the complexities of gang politics

Recommendation: Kekkon Dorobo similar to Crime Family
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Kekkon Dorobo(結婚泥棒)

2007Japan
ComedyDramaMiniseriesFamilyRomance

Like Crime Family, this drama also features Comedy, Drama, and Miniseries themes with a 30% similarity match.

Recommendation: Hey, Kids similar to Crime Family
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Hey, Kids(嘿,孩子)

2016China
ComedyDramaFamily RelationshipLifeRomance

Like Crime Family, this drama also features Comedy, Drama, and Family Relationship themes with a 30% similarity match.

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

Recommendation: Love Racing similar to Crime Family
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Love Racing(러브 레이싱)

2008South Korea
ComedyDramaMiniseriesRomanceSports

Like Crime Family, this drama also features Comedy, Drama, and Miniseries themes with a 30% similarity match.

Recommendation: Studio Call similar to Crime Family
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Studio Call(스튜디오 콜)

2020South Korea
ComedyDramaMiniseriesShort Length SeriesWeb Series

Like Crime Family, this drama also features Comedy, Drama, and Miniseries themes with a 30% similarity match.

The tale of triumph belonging to an advertising production firm that creates a wide array of products

Recommendation: All About Boy'z similar to Crime Family
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All About Boy'z(一起喝采)

2003Hong Kong
ComedyDramaMiniseriesFantasyRomance

Like Crime Family, this drama also features Comedy, Drama, and Miniseries themes with a 30% similarity match.

Recommendation: Good Job (2007) similar to Crime Family
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Good Job (2007)(グッジョブ)

2007Japan
ComedyDramaMiniseriesAdapted From A MangaBusiness

Like Crime Family, this drama also features Comedy, Drama, and Miniseries themes with a 30% similarity match.

The secondary branch of the main office "Sasima Construction" represents a medium-sized construction firm. It vividly portrays the dynamics between the main character known as "hyper OL mask" and those around her.

Recommendation: Rocket Boy similar to Crime Family
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Rocket Boy(ロケット・ボーイ)

2001Japan
ComedyDramaMiniseriesOffice Worker Male LeadTravel Agent Male Lead

Like Crime Family, this drama also features Comedy, Drama, and Miniseries themes with a 30% similarity match.

Kobayashi is employed at a travel agency and believes that he will have the opportunity to travel to outer space in 2001. At the age of 30, he finds himself single after his girlfriend leaves him, and it has been a year since he made a commitment to take over his father's traditional Japanese inn. Trying to avoid his father and a potential arranged marriage, Kobayashi unexpectedly ends up at a baseball stadium where he encounters two men. These men are Suzuki, a salesperson at a food service company, and Tanaka, who works at an advertising agency and is the second son in his family. Despite seeming successful at work, Tanaka is facing personal challenges of his own. Through their initial meeting, Kobayashi is able to connect with Suzuki and Tanaka on a deeper level.

Recommendation: Dohyo Girl! similar to Crime Family
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Dohyo Girl!(土俵ガール!)

2010Japan
ComedyDramaMiniseriesSportsSumo

Like Crime Family, this drama also features Comedy, Drama, and Miniseries themes with a 30% similarity match.

Hikari Kobayashi is aspiring to establish herself as a successful model. Growing up under the guidance of her father, a former sumo wrestler, she was raised with a masculine approach. Despite this upbringing, she decided to break away from the world of sumo. By chance, she becomes involved with her school's struggling sumo club and steps up to lead the club as its director with the goal of revitalizing it.

Recommendation: Shirato Osamu no Jikenbo similar to Crime Family
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Shirato Osamu no Jikenbo(白戸修の事件簿)

2012Japan
ComedyDramaMiniseriesInvestigationMystery

Like Crime Family, this drama also features Comedy, Drama, and Miniseries themes with a 30% similarity match.

In his second year as an unemployed college graduate, Shirato Osamu (played by Chiba Yudai) is known for his kind-hearted nature and shy demeanor. Despite being overlooked by girls, his life takes an unexpected turn when he reunites with his childhood friend Kurosaki Hitoshi (portrayed by Hongo Kanata). Shirato finds himself unexpectedly popular due to some incidents, leading him into various troublesome situations. Although he would prefer to focus on finding a job, he struggles to turn away from the cases he becomes involved in.

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

2012Japan
DramaFamily RelationshipMiniseriesFather-Son RelationshipLife

Like Crime Family, this drama also features Drama, Family Relationship, and Miniseries themes with a 30% similarity match.

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

Recommendation: Renai Dorama o Mouichido similar to Crime Family
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Renai Dorama o Mouichido(恋愛ドラマをもう一度)

2013Japan
ComedyDramaMiniseriesScreenwriter Male LeadWriter's Block

Like Crime Family, this drama also features Comedy, Drama, and Miniseries themes with a 30% similarity match.

Yahagi Keisuke, a 50-year-old screenwriter known for his popular romance dramas, has seen a decline in his career over the past five years. Despite his previous success in captivating Japanese women with his romantic stories, his recent works have failed to make an impact. Additionally, Keisuke's personal life has taken a hit as his wife has left him. One evening at his usual bar, he has a heated encounter with a drunken woman in her 30s named Sakai Hitomi. To his surprise, Hitomi turns out to be the director of a new project Keisuke is invited to work on. As he gets to know Hitomi and other colleagues like chief producer Kasahara Kazuko, Keisuke starts to find inspiration again. Will he be able to create another successful romance drama with the help of his new acquaintances?

Recommendation: Shuden Bye Bye similar to Crime Family
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Shuden Bye Bye(終電バイバイ)

2013Japan
ComedyDramaMiniseriesInvestigationMystery

Like Crime Family, this drama also features Comedy, Drama, and Miniseries themes with a 30% similarity match.

At the stroke of midnight, Sato (played by Gaku Hamada) finds himself near Tachikawa Station, still dressed in his suit, rushing to catch the final train of the night. Along with several other commuters, Sato races towards the station, only to be split into two separate groups at a crossroad. Opting to follow the group that veers down an alleyway, Sato ultimately misses the train by a hair's breadth as it pulls away from the platform. Alone and disoriented, Sato wanders through Tachikawa Station, only to find himself in a deserted park. There, he encounters a peculiar-looking man who approaches him despite Sato's attempts to avoid conversation. Feigning intoxication, Sato's ruse is quickly uncovered by the man, leading to an unexpected night spent together.

Recommendation: Happy Negative Marriage similar to Crime Family
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Happy Negative Marriage(ハッピーネガティブマリッジ)

2014Japan
ComedyDramaMiniseriesAdapted From A MangaRomance

Like Crime Family, this drama also features Comedy, Drama, and Miniseries themes with a 30% similarity match.

In "Happy Negative Marriage," the protagonist is Keitaro Sato, a socially awkward 30-year-old factory worker who has never been in a serious relationship. When his parents set up an Omiai meeting with Shimako Akio, a strikingly beautiful woman who appears to be out of his league, Keitaro is taken aback. Despite their differences, Keitaro falls for Shimako instantly, and she seems open to the idea of marrying him. However, there may be a hidden secret that could jeopardize their relationship. Directed by Kenji Yokoi, this 2014 Japanese film is based on a manga by Ryuta Amazume.

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Aa, Love Hotel: Gokaban(ああ、ラブホテル 豪華版)

2014Japan
ComedyDramaMiniseriesAnthologyHotel Setting

Like Crime Family, this drama also features Comedy, Drama, and Miniseries themes with a 30% similarity match.

A collection of dramatic stories filled with both humor and sadness unfolds within the walls of a romantic hotel. Directed by a skilled team and featuring a large ensemble cast, this series explores a variety of emotions within the intimate setting of a closed room.

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Mada Kekkon Dekinai Otoko(まだ結婚できない男)

2019Japan
ComedyEccentric Male LeadMiniseriesArchitecture IndustryRomance

Like Crime Family, this drama also features Comedy, Eccentric Male Lead, and Miniseries themes with a 30% similarity match.

Kuwano Shinsuke, a prosperous architect, is affluent, knowledgeable, and attractive. At 53 years old, he continues to reside by himself in his modern apartment filled with the latest technology, embracing his bachelor lifestyle. Despite developing feelings for Hayasaka Natsumi, the doctor who altered his views on marriage and with whom he briefly dated, they eventually ended their relationship. As a result, Kuwano has closed his heart to love and become even more peculiar, feeling a sense of unease when contemplating the future. However, one day, a chance encounter with a group of women sets the wheels of fate in motion.

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Yeonbalman(연발만)

2017South Korea
ComedyDramaMiniseriesRomanceWeb Series

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Kakenai!?: Spinoff(書けないッ!? スピンオフドラマ~大学生 仙川俊也の筋書きのない人生~)

2021Japan
ComedyDramaMiniseriesFamilyShort Length Series

Like Crime Family, this drama also features Comedy, Drama, and Miniseries themes with a 30% similarity match.

"Is it acceptable to seek employment in this manner? What is my true passion in life?" Sengawa Shunya reflects on his life as he engages with the members of the Yoshimaru family