Gibo to Musume no Blues - Asian drama recommendation
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Gibo to Musume no Blues(義母と娘のブルース)

2018Japan
Adapted From A MangaChild Female LeadChildhood Friends RelationshipComedyDeathDramaFateHardworking Female LeadLifeMiniseriesMother-Daughter RelationshipSlight RomanceTime Skip

Miyamoto Ryoichi, a man with an 8-year-old daughter, proposes to and ties the knot with Akiko Iwaki, a 32-year-old woman focused on her career

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Recommendation: Hitori de Nomeru mon! similar to Gibo to Musume no Blues
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Hitori de Nomeru mon!(ひとりで飲めるもん!)

2021Japan
Adapted From A MangaComedyDramaHardworking Female LeadLifeMiniseriesFoodOffice Worker Female Lead

Like Gibo to Musume no Blues, this drama also features Adapted From A Manga, Comedy, Drama, Hardworking Female Lead, Life, and Miniseries themes with a 40% similarity match.

Mei Benikawa, aged 28, is employed in the public relations sector of a beauty company. She is not only attractive but also excels in her role, leading to her promotion as the head of the public relations team at a young age. Mei's colleagues sometimes envy her, spreading rumors that she strictly adheres to a healthy diet to maintain her looks. However, in reality, Mei indulges in alcohol alone at a budget-friendly chain eatery on her way home from work as a way to reward herself for her hard work. This solitary indulgence serves as motivation for Mei to face the challenges of the next day.

Recommendation: O.L.B.B. similar to Gibo to Musume no Blues
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O.L.B.B.(OLヴィジュアル系)

2000Japan
Adapted From A MangaComedyDramaLifeMiniseriesFriendship

Like Gibo to Musume no Blues, this drama also features Adapted From A Manga, Comedy, Drama, Life, and Miniseries themes with a 36% similarity match.

Sakuradamon uses her exceptional makeup skills to conceal her true appearance, while Megurogawa has achieved a flawless face through cosmetic enhancements. Mitsue is dedicated to her work and remains reserved, whereas Chikage is a naturally beautiful woman who excels at socializing with men at drinking gatherings. This drama features a diverse cast of characters, including an elderly woman who undergoes a transformation after being influenced by a lecherous manager and her granddaughter. The story unfolds with unpredictable twists and turns as we follow these individuals' journeys.

Recommendation: Black Girl's Talk similar to Gibo to Musume no Blues
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Black Girl's Talk(ブラックガールズトーク)

2024Japan
Adapted From A MangaComedyLifeMiniseriesSlight RomanceOffice Worker Female Lead

Like Gibo to Musume no Blues, this drama also features Adapted From A Manga, Comedy, Life, Miniseries, and Slight Romance themes with a 36% similarity match.

Kaori, a dedicated employee at a trading company, Aya, a nurturing nursery teacher, and Nao, an average office worker, are close friends who often meet at each other's homes or cafes for casual conversations. During one gathering, Kaori mentions a new temporary worker at her office who initially seemed perfect but turned out to have a major flaw. Meanwhile, Nao begins to suspect her seemingly high-quality boyfriend of infidelity, revealing a shocking truth about his character.

Recommendation: Coffee, Mou Ippai Ikaga Deshou similar to Gibo to Musume no Blues
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Coffee, Mou Ippai Ikaga Deshou(珈琲“もう一杯”いかがでしょう)

2021Japan
Adapted From A MangaComedyDramaLifeMiniseriesShort Length SeriesWeb Series

Like Gibo to Musume no Blues, this drama also features Adapted From A Manga, Comedy, Drama, Life, and Miniseries themes with a 33% similarity match.

Coffee Ikaga Deshou will have a spinoff.

Recommendation: Salaryman Kintaro (2008) similar to Gibo to Musume no Blues
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Salaryman Kintaro (2008)(サラリーマン金太郎)

2008Japan
Adapted From A MangaComedyDramaLifeMiniseriesBusinessOffice Worker Male Lead

Like Gibo to Musume no Blues, this drama also features Adapted From A Manga, Comedy, Drama, Life, and Miniseries themes with a 33% similarity match.

Derived from the manga series "Office Worker Kintaro" by Motomiya Hiroshi.

Recommendation: Salaryman Kintaro Season 2 (2010) similar to Gibo to Musume no Blues
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Salaryman Kintaro Season 2 (2010)(サラリーマン金太郎2)

2010Japan
Adapted From A MangaComedyDramaLifeMiniseriesBusinessOffice Worker Male Lead

Like Gibo to Musume no Blues, this drama also features Adapted From A Manga, Comedy, Drama, Life, and Miniseries themes with a 33% similarity match.

Yamato Construction Company merges with Chuo Construction Company. Yajima Kintaro comes back from Africa and puts in great effort to rescue Yamato Construction Company. However, a formidable new adversary emerges.

Recommendation: Princess Maison similar to Gibo to Musume no Blues
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Princess Maison(プリンセスメゾン)

2016Japan
Adapted From A MangaDramaHardworking Female LeadLifeMiniseriesHouse-huntingOrphan Female Lead

Like Gibo to Musume no Blues, this drama also features Adapted From A Manga, Drama, Hardworking Female Lead, Life, and Miniseries themes with a 33% similarity match.

Numagoe Sachi, aged 26, is employed at a traditional Japanese bar and brings in a yearly salary of 2.5 million yen. She is focused on purchasing an apartment and spends her days off visiting various apartment showrooms in the area, hoping to find the perfect property. Sachi meticulously inspects each showroom as if she is merely window shopping, asking insightful questions that impress even the experts. The reason behind Sachi's decision to buy an apartment on her own stems from a previous experience of unexpectedly losing her home.

Recommendation: Ko Iu no ga Ii similar to Gibo to Musume no Blues
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Ko Iu no ga Ii(こういうのがいい)

2023Japan
Adapted From A MangaComedyDramaLifeMiniseriesFriends With BenefitsFriendship

Like Gibo to Musume no Blues, this drama also features Adapted From A Manga, Comedy, Drama, Life, and Miniseries themes with a 33% similarity match.

Murata Motoki, a remote worker, decides to end his relationship with his controlling girlfriend who constantly bombards him with questions. In a similar situation, Eguchi Tomoka breaks up with her boyfriend who imposes strict rules on her behavior. Motoki and Tomoka meet at an offline event for an online game and find comfort in their relationship where they can freely discuss intimate topics. They develop a unique bond and begin a carefree and unrestricted relationship as Freedom Friends (FuriFure).

Recommendation: Happy Ai to Kando no Monogatari Season 2 similar to Gibo to Musume no Blues
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Happy Ai to Kando no Monogatari Season 2(ハッピー 愛と感動の物語 2)

2000Japan
Adapted From A MangaComedyDramaLifeMiniseriesAnimalDisabilityDog

Like Gibo to Musume no Blues, this drama also features Adapted From A Manga, Comedy, Drama, Life, and Miniseries themes with a 31% similarity match.

Based on the manga series "Happy!" by Nobuko Hama.

Recommendation: Salaryman Kintaro Season 4 similar to Gibo to Musume no Blues
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Salaryman Kintaro Season 4(サラリーマン金太郎4)

2004Japan
Adapted From A MangaComedyDramaLifeMiniseriesBusinessFriendshipOffice Worker Male Lead

Like Gibo to Musume no Blues, this drama also features Adapted From A Manga, Comedy, Drama, Life, and Miniseries themes with a 31% similarity match.

After the passing of his mentor, Ryunosuke Yamato, Kintaro decides to leave behind the corporate world in Japan. He goes back to his hometown and starts a new life as a fisherman with his wife, Masumi, and their two children. Unexpectedly, Ryunosuke's cousin, Momotaro Shimazu, pays him a visit. Momotaro asks Kintaro to return to Yamato Construction and team up with Ryunosuke's son, Ryuhei, to remove the current management. The current president, Takatsukasa, has succumbed to pressure from ex-bureaucrat Enjoji and is getting involved in shady dealings. Motivated by his sense of honor, Kintaro decides to step back into his role as a salaryman to save Yamato Construction and ensure justice is served!

Recommendation: Zenzzzzzen Shiranai Machi wo Aruitemita Monono similar to Gibo to Musume no Blues
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Zenzzzzzen Shiranai Machi wo Aruitemita Monono(全っっっっっ然知らない街を歩いてみたものの)

2021Japan
Adapted From A MangaDramaLifeMiniseries

Like Gibo to Musume no Blues, this drama also features Adapted From A Manga, Drama, Life, and Miniseries themes with a 31% similarity match.

Seino, a manga creator residing in Tokyo, suddenly becomes aware of numerous towns on the map that he has never encountered

Recommendation: Let's Go Nagata-cho similar to Gibo to Musume no Blues
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Let's Go Nagata-cho(レッツ・ゴー!永田町)

2001Japan
Adapted From A MangaComedyDramaMiniseries

Like Gibo to Musume no Blues, this drama also features Adapted From A Manga, Comedy, Drama, and Miniseries themes with a 31% 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: Toho Nanahun similar to Gibo to Musume no Blues
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Toho Nanahun(徒歩7分)

2015Japan
ComedyDramaLifeMiniseries

Like Gibo to Musume no Blues, this drama also features Comedy, Drama, Life, and Miniseries themes with a 31% 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: Zenzzzzzen Shiranai Machi wo Aruitemita Monono Season 2 similar to Gibo to Musume no Blues
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Zenzzzzzen Shiranai Machi wo Aruitemita Monono Season 2(全っっっっっ然知らない街を歩いてみたものの Season2)

2022Japan
Adapted From A MangaDramaLifeMiniseries

Like Gibo to Musume no Blues, this drama also features Adapted From A Manga, Drama, Life, and Miniseries themes with a 31% similarity match.

Recommendation: Nami yo Kiite Kure similar to Gibo to Musume no Blues
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Nami yo Kiite Kure(波よ聞いてくれ)

2023Japan
Adapted From A MangaComedyDramaMiniseries

Like Gibo to Musume no Blues, this drama also features Adapted From A Manga, Comedy, Drama, and Miniseries themes with a 31% 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 Gibo to Musume no Blues
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Teio no Nagai Kyujitsu(テイオーの長い休日)

2023Japan
ComedyDramaLifeMiniseries

Like Gibo to Musume no Blues, this drama also features Comedy, Drama, Life, and Miniseries themes with a 31% 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: Guu Guu, the Cat (2014) similar to Gibo to Musume no Blues
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Guu Guu, the Cat (2014)(グーグーだって猫である)

2014Japan
Adapted From A MangaComedyDeathDramaLifeMiniseriesAnimalCatDeath Of An AnimalEccentric Female LeadFriendshipManga Artist Female LeadNice Female Lead

Like Gibo to Musume no Blues, this drama also features Adapted From A Manga, Comedy, Death, Drama, Life, and Miniseries themes with a 30% similarity match.

Asako Kojima is a well-known manga artist who specializes in creating stories for teenage girls. As she struggles to meet a tight deadline, her beloved cat, Saba, passes away unexpectedly. As a result, Asako finds herself unable to continue working on her manga and loses her appetite. Concerned for her well-being, her editor, Omori, suggests that she move to a new home. Despite the relocation, Asako still struggles to regain her inspiration. One day, while taking a stroll in the park, she encounters a homeless individual caring for a sick kitten. Feeling compelled to help, Asako takes matters into her own hands and brings the kitten to a veterinary clinic without seeking permission.

Recommendation: Brush Up Life similar to Gibo to Musume no Blues
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Brush Up Life(ブラッシュアップライフ)

2023Japan
Childhood Friends RelationshipComedyDeathLifeMiniseriesTime SkipButterfly EffectFantasyFriendshipKaraokeNoble SacrificePast LifeTime Travel

Like Gibo to Musume no Blues, this drama also features Childhood Friends Relationship, Comedy, Death, Life, Miniseries, and Time Skip themes with a 30% similarity match.

A humorous story follows the journey of Kondo Asami, a 33-year-old woman living with her parents and employed at the town's city hall. Unexpectedly, Asami's life takes a drastic turn when she wakes up in a gynecology clinic and encounters her youthful parents, prompting her to start afresh.

Recommendation: Isobe Isobee Monogatari: Ukiyo wa Tsurai yo similar to Gibo to Musume no Blues
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Isobe Isobee Monogatari: Ukiyo wa Tsurai yo(磯部磯兵衛物語~浮世はつらいよ~)

2024Japan
Adapted From A MangaComedyDramaLifeMiniseriesEdo PeriodHistoricalHistorical FictionSamurai Male Lead

Like Gibo to Musume no Blues, this drama also features Adapted From A Manga, Comedy, Drama, Life, and Miniseries themes with a 29% similarity match.

Isobe Isobee is a student at a samurai school who aspires to become a renowned samurai, yet he constantly attempts to avoid putting in effort on a daily basis

Recommendation: Aishiteru similar to Gibo to Musume no Blues
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Aishiteru(アイシテル)

2009Japan
Adapted From A MangaDeathDramaLifeMiniseriesFamilyJuvenile DelinquencyMother-Son RelationshipMurder

Like Gibo to Musume no Blues, this drama also features Adapted From A Manga, Death, Drama, Life, and Miniseries themes with a 29% similarity match.

In the same community, Noguchi Satsuki is a typical mother who struggles to balance her roles as a wife to her hardworking husband Kazuhiko and a mother to her only son Tomoya, who is a reserved fifth-grader she finds it difficult to connect with. Seiko and Ozawa Hideaki, who also live in the neighborhood, are raising a rebellious junior high school daughter named Mihoko and their first son Kiyotaka, a second-grader who is adored by his mother. When Kiyotaka goes missing and is tragically found dead, Tomoya is taken into police custody as the main suspect in the murder case. As the truth behind the violent act is slowly revealed, Tomoya begins to open up about his emotions. Satsuki, the perpetrator's mother, confronts her son's true nature, while Seiko, the victim's mother, grapples with her grief and anger.

Recommendation: Boku no Neechan similar to Gibo to Musume no Blues
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Boku no Neechan(僕の姉ちゃん)

2021Japan
Adapted From A MangaDramaLifeMiniseriesSlight RomanceBrother-Sister RelationshipFamilyFamily RelationshipWeb Series

Like Gibo to Musume no Blues, this drama also features Adapted From A Manga, Drama, Life, Miniseries, and Slight Romance themes with a 29% similarity match.

Chiharu resides with her younger sibling Junpei. Aged 30, Chiharu is known for her humor and witty remarks. Junpei, on the other hand, is a caring brother who always looks out for Chiharu. When they return home from their respective jobs, they enjoy meals and drinks together while engaging in conversations about love, work, and their hobbies. This dynamic is depicted in the manga "Boku no Neechan" by Masuda Miri.

Recommendation: Good Job (2007) similar to Gibo to Musume no Blues
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Good Job (2007)(グッジョブ)

2007Japan
Adapted From A MangaComedyDramaMiniseriesBusiness

Like Gibo to Musume no Blues, this drama also features Adapted From A Manga, Comedy, Drama, and Miniseries themes with a 29% 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: Tissue similar to Gibo to Musume no Blues
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Tissue(ティッシュ。)

2007Japan
Adapted From A MangaDramaHardworking Female LeadMiniseriesHousekeeping

Like Gibo to Musume no Blues, this drama also features Adapted From A Manga, Drama, Hardworking Female Lead, and Miniseries themes with a 29% similarity match.

Based on the manga created by Shuichi Sakabe.

Recommendation: Shinjuku Swan (2007) similar to Gibo to Musume no Blues
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Shinjuku Swan (2007)(新宿スワン)

2007Japan
Adapted From A MangaComedyLifeMiniseriesAction

Like Gibo to Musume no Blues, this drama also features Adapted From A Manga, Comedy, Life, and Miniseries themes with a 29% similarity match.

Shiratori Tatsuhiko is employed as a talent scout for Burst, a talent agency located in Kabukicho, which is known as Shinjuku's red-light district. In this competitive industry where financial gain is paramount, Tatsuhiko faces ongoing challenges from other talent scouts and the yakuza.

Recommendation: Aoi Honoo similar to Gibo to Musume no Blues
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Aoi Honoo(アオイホノオ)

2014Japan
Adapted From A MangaComedyDramaLifeManga Artist Male Lead

Like Gibo to Musume no Blues, this drama also features Adapted From A Manga, Comedy, Drama, and Life themes with a 29% similarity match.

Taking place in the early 1980s, Moyuru is a student attending an art school in Osaka. Fueled by passion and ambition, he dreams of becoming a manga artist and is filled with confidence in his talents. Morinaga Tonko, a senior at the school and manager of the badminton team that Moyuru is a part of, watches over him. As summer vacation approaches, Moyuru makes a bold choice to bring his manga creations to a publishing house in Tokyo.

Recommendation: Happy Negative Marriage similar to Gibo to Musume no Blues
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Happy Negative Marriage(ハッピーネガティブマリッジ)

2014Japan
Adapted From A MangaComedyDramaMiniseriesRomance

Like Gibo to Musume no Blues, this drama also features Adapted From A Manga, Comedy, Drama, and Miniseries themes with a 29% 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.

Recommendation: Truck Girl similar to Gibo to Musume no Blues
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Truck Girl(トラックガール)

2023Japan
ComedyDramaLifeMiniseriesTruck Driver Female Lead

Like Gibo to Musume no Blues, this drama also features Comedy, Drama, Life, and Miniseries themes with a 29% similarity match.

Rewritten text: Kurate Jun, a young truck driver in the predominantly male truck logistics field, navigates her daily routine with a positive attitude. She finds solace in unwinding with drinks after work to alleviate her fatigue. (brokensubs.wordpress.com)

Recommendation: Afro Tanaka (2019) similar to Gibo to Musume no Blues
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Afro Tanaka (2019)(アフロ田中)

2019Japan
Adapted From A MangaComedyLifeMiniseriesRomance

Like Gibo to Musume no Blues, this drama also features Adapted From A Manga, Comedy, Life, and Miniseries themes with a 29% similarity match.

Inspired by the manga created by Masaharu Noritsuke, this narrative follows the distinctive everyday experiences of a young man with an afro. Tanaka relocates to Tokyo for his job, where he encounters an attractive woman during a Goukon (a group dating event). This tale revolves around their journey.

Recommendation: Genkai Shuraku Kabushiki Kaisha similar to Gibo to Musume no Blues
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Genkai Shuraku Kabushiki Kaisha(限界集落株式会社)

2015Japan
DeathDramaHardworking Female LeadLifeMiniseriesNovel AdaptationFarmingFather-Daughter RelationshipReturn To HometownRural Life

Like Gibo to Musume no Blues, this drama also features Death, Drama, Hardworking Female Lead, Life, and Miniseries themes with a 28% similarity match.

In a small village located in the Kanto region, nestled among mountains, the inhabitants along with a consultant named Shosuke Tanihara, are facing challenges in revitalizing the village's main industry of agriculture. In his younger years, Masato (portrayed by Takashi Sorimachi) experienced a setback in his attempt at organic farming, resulting in significant debt. Consequently, Masato fled to Tokyo, abandoning his parents and daughter Miho. After 13 years, Masato's father passes away. Miho (played by Mayu Matsuoka) decides to take over her grandfather's field and farm. In order to support Miho and his mother Yayoi, Masato returns to his native village.

Recommendation: Mother Game similar to Gibo to Musume no Blues
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Mother Game(マザー・ゲーム~彼女たちの階級~)

2015Japan
ComedyDramaHardworking Female LeadLifeMiniseriesDivorced Female LeadEmotionally Strong Female LeadFamilyFemale Centered PlotSingle Mother

Like Gibo to Musume no Blues, this drama also features Comedy, Drama, Hardworking Female Lead, Life, and Miniseries themes with a 28% similarity match.

Kanbara Kiko is a single mother who is raising her 5-year-old son on her own. In order to start a lunch box business, she relocates to her grandfather's house. Despite her efforts to enroll her son Haruto in a local nursery school, she is informed by a district office staff member that he cannot start immediately. With the pressure of opening her lunch box business the following month, Kiko faces a dilemma as she struggles to find suitable supervision for her son. During this time, Fune Naraoka, the director of a kindergarten, approaches Kiko. A month later, on Haruto's first day at the kindergarten, Kiko is overwhelmed by the sight of expensive cars and designer handbags among the other mothers. The school is known for its exclusivity. Kiko recognizes Kamiya Yuki, a former classmate from middle and high school, and attempts to engage in conversation, but Yuki dismisses her, stating that the school is not for people like Kiko. Among the other mothers, including Yano Satoko, the doctor's wife, Goto Midori, a former career woman, and Odadera Marie, the most influential mother in the school, each has their own undisclosed issues.

Recommendation: Caseworker's Diary similar to Gibo to Musume no Blues
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Caseworker's Diary(健康で文化的な最低限度の生活)

2018Japan
Adapted From A MangaDramaLifeMiniseriesBusinessSocial Issues

Like Gibo to Musume no Blues, this drama also features Adapted From A Manga, Drama, Life, and Miniseries themes with a 27% similarity match.

Emiru Yoshitsune, a 22-year-old newcomer in the field of social work, is tasked with assisting individuals in need of public aid

Recommendation: The Swimsuit Saga similar to Gibo to Musume no Blues
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The Swimsuit Saga(乘风踏浪)

2024China
ComedyDramaLifeSlight RomanceBusinessFamily

Like Gibo to Musume no Blues, this drama also features Comedy, Drama, Life, and Slight Romance themes with a 27% similarity match.

Recommendation: O.L.B.B. Season 2 similar to Gibo to Musume no Blues
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O.L.B.B. Season 2(OLヴィジュアル系 2)

2001Japan
Adapted From A MangaComedyDramaLifeFriendshipWeight Loss

Like Gibo to Musume no Blues, this drama also features Adapted From A Manga, Comedy, Drama, and Life themes with a 27% similarity match.

Mae, a fictional character who heavily relies on makeup, has recently experienced a significant weight gain, reaching a total of 120kg. The upcoming storyline will focus on her journey towards a drastic weight loss transformation.

Recommendation: Prince Iida Yoshimi similar to Gibo to Musume no Blues
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Prince Iida Yoshimi(おとりよせ王子 飯田好実)

2013Japan
Adapted From A MangaComedyLifeMiniseriesCookingFood

Like Gibo to Musume no Blues, this drama also features Adapted From A Manga, Comedy, Life, and Miniseries themes with a 27% similarity match.

Yoshimi Iida, a quiet office employee, eagerly anticipates Wednesdays without extra work so she can indulge in ordering gourmet food items from various regions through mail-order services and having them delivered by a courier

Recommendation: Osaka Kanjousen Part 2 similar to Gibo to Musume no Blues
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Osaka Kanjousen Part 2(大阪環状線 ひと駅ごとの愛物語 Part2)

2017Japan
ComedyDramaLifeMiniseriesAnthologyRomance

Like Gibo to Musume no Blues, this drama also features Comedy, Drama, Life, and Miniseries themes with a 27% similarity match.

In every populated area, there exists a community. Districts are interconnected by trains, with stations serving as meeting points for people and opportunities for love to blossom. This series consists of 10 episodes showcasing various love stories - romantic, familial, friendly, and hometown love - all centered around different train stations along the Osaka Loop line. (jdramas.wordpress)

Recommendation: Teinen Joshi similar to Gibo to Musume no Blues
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Teinen Joshi(定年女子)

2017Japan
ComedyDramaLifeMiniseriesBusinessFriendship

Like Gibo to Musume no Blues, this drama also features Comedy, Drama, Life, and Miniseries themes with a 27% similarity match.

The head of the Corporate Social Responsibility department at Kadokura Trading, 53-year-old Miyama Asako, is enthusiastic about a new project to establish schools in villages across Asia. However, she receives unexpected news from the senior managing director that she will be reassigned to the foods business as an advisor due to the company's policy of rotating managers at a certain age. Despite not having the freedom to choose her new role, Asako is fully occupied with various responsibilities and neglects her personal appearance. Through this process, she gradually recognizes the actions she needs to take to benefit society.

Recommendation: Medamayaki no Kimi Itsu Tsubusu? similar to Gibo to Musume no Blues
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Medamayaki no Kimi Itsu Tsubusu?(目玉焼きの黄身 いつつぶす?)

2017Japan
Adapted From A MangaComedyLifeMiniseriesFoodRomance

Like Gibo to Musume no Blues, this drama also features Adapted From A Manga, Comedy, Life, and Miniseries themes with a 27% similarity match.

Jirou Tamiyamaru, the main character, has a unique fascination with the art of eating that sets him apart from others. The comedic drama humorously showcases his struggles and quirks when it comes to dining etiquette compared to those around him. (ANN)

Recommendation: Yareta Kamo Iinkai similar to Gibo to Musume no Blues
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Yareta Kamo Iinkai(やれたかも委員会)

2018Japan
Adapted From A MangaComedyLifeMiniseriesBusinessFriendship

Like Gibo to Musume no Blues, this drama also features Adapted From A Manga, Comedy, Life, and Miniseries themes with a 27% similarity match.

The focus of the story is on a group known as the "committee," consisting of a fighter, a musician, and a business leader, who hear the tales of individuals seeking their advice. These individuals share their experiences related to their romantic relationships, particularly instances where they believed they were close to engaging in sexual activity but ultimately did not. Subsequently, the committee provides their assessment on whether the individuals would have proceeded with sex if circumstances had been altered.

Recommendation: Diary (2018) similar to Gibo to Musume no Blues
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Diary (2018)(ダイアリー)

2018Japan
DramaLifeMiniseriesMother-Daughter RelationshipFamilyRomance

Like Gibo to Musume no Blues, this drama also features Drama, Life, Miniseries, and Mother-Daughter Relationship themes with a 27% similarity match.

Ayaka Miyata is employed at a company that produces stationery and is set to marry her coworker, Yuichi Hiyama. Despite this, she is hesitant to share the news with her mother, Harumi. Ayaka and Harumi have been estranged since a major disagreement they had when Ayaka was 20 years old. Harumi has always kept the identity of Ayaka's father a secret since she was a child. One day, Yuichi urges Ayaka to inform her mother, which leads to Harumi visiting the company the following day to evaluate whether Yuichi is a suitable partner. During the meeting, Yuichi and Harumi hit it off and she agrees to attend the wedding dress fitting. Unfortunately, on the day of the fitting, Harumi is rushed to the hospital after suffering from a sudden brain hemorrhage. Despite three months passing, she remains unconscious. Meanwhile, Ayaka discovers her mother's living will from a nurse, revealing that she had been exchanging diaries with her high school classmates. Using the diary as a guide, Ayaka travels to Kaga City in Ishikawa Prefecture, her mother's hometown. The revelations in the diary, filled with both lies and harsh truths, ultimately lead Ayaka to find true happiness.

Recommendation: Tokyo Kaiki Sake similar to Gibo to Musume no Blues
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Tokyo Kaiki Sake(東京怪奇酒)

2021Japan
Adapted From A MangaComedyDramaMiniseriesHorrorSuspense

Like Gibo to Musume no Blues, this drama also features Adapted From A Manga, Comedy, Drama, and Miniseries themes with a 27% similarity match.

Actor Yosuke Sugino, despite his lack of comfort with horror, receives an opportunity to star in a horror film. After hearing about "Mysterious Sake" from manga artist Toru Seino during a guest appearance on his radio show, Sugino learns that the drink is said to be more effective on those who are easily frightened. Intrigued, Sugino decides to try "Mysterious Sake" as suggested. Each time he drinks it, a ghost storyteller emerges and shares a chilling tale with Sugino.

Recommendation: Rikon Shinai Otoko: Salaried Otto to Waru Yome no Damashi Ai similar to Gibo to Musume no Blues
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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
Adapted From A MangaComedyDramaMiniseriesBlack ComedySexual Content

Like Gibo to Musume no Blues, this drama also features Adapted From A Manga, Comedy, Drama, and Miniseries themes with a 27% 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: Children's Meal similar to Gibo to Musume no Blues
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Children's Meal(자식세끼)

2022South Korea
ComedyDramaLifeMiniseriesShort Length SeriesWeb Series

Like Gibo to Musume no Blues, this drama also features Comedy, Drama, Life, and Miniseries themes with a 27% similarity match.

Recommendation: Totsuzen Desu ga, Ashita Kekkon Shimasu similar to Gibo to Musume no Blues
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Totsuzen Desu ga, Ashita Kekkon Shimasu(突然ですが、明日結婚します)

2017Japan
Adapted From A MangaComedyDramaMiniseriesAge GapRomance

Like Gibo to Musume no Blues, this drama also features Adapted From A Manga, Comedy, Drama, and Miniseries themes with a 27% similarity match.

Career-driven woman Takanashi Asuka has a traditional aspiration of getting married and being a homemaker. When her longtime boyfriend ends their relationship to focus on his career, she crosses paths with Nanami Ryu, a well-known news anchor at PTV. Asuka and Ryu hit it off, despite his aversion to marriage. Their conflicting desires in life make a romantic relationship seem unlikely, especially since Nanami believes marriage restricts personal freedom and serves as a mere escape for women. "I have no interest in getting married," he declared. Despite their differing views on marriage, Asuka views Nanami as an ideal partner. Thus, the 'Battle of Values' commences.

Recommendation: I Want to Die Alone similar to Gibo to Musume no Blues
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I Want to Die Alone(ひとりでしにたい)

2025Japan
Adapted From A MangaComedyDramaMiniseriesAge GapAge GapOlder Woman-Younger Man

Like Gibo to Musume no Blues, this drama also features Adapted From A Manga, Comedy, Drama, and Miniseries themes with a 27% similarity match.

Yamaguchi Narumi is flourishing in her life as a single woman—until the unexpected and solitary death of her respected aunt, a successful career woman, profoundly unsettles her. In a state of anxiety, she plunges into matchmaking, but her efforts lead to failure. When her younger coworker Nasuda Yuya candidly remarks, "Believing that marriage offers security? That’s so old-fashioned!" Narumi undergoes a significant transformation—from konkatsu (marriage searching) to shukatsu (preparing for end-of-life). This is the unfiltered, emotional journey of a woman in her late 30s grappling with societal expectations, personal insecurities, and moments of profound appreciation—all aimed at achieving a single, vital objective: to live well in order to die well.

Recommendation: Issue Makers similar to Gibo to Musume no Blues
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Issue Makers(이슈메이커스)

2019South Korea
ComedyDramaHardworking Female LeadMiniseriesSlight RomanceEditor Female LeadFriendshipShort Length SeriesWeb SeriesWorkplace RomanceWorkplace Setting

Like Gibo to Musume no Blues, this drama also features Comedy, Drama, Hardworking Female Lead, Miniseries, and Slight Romance themes with a 26% similarity match.

Eun Hye, formerly a well-known editor at one of Korea's leading women's magazines, decided to leave her position and founded a start-up called Issue Makers. Even though it has been two years since the company was launched, it has not achieved significant progress, with only its website to show for its efforts. However, Eun Hye receives a life-changing opportunity to expand into international markets. As Issue Makers prepares to unveil its inaugural magazine in Vietnam, the atmosphere in the office becomes increasingly busy and chaotic. Follow along as Eun Hye and her colleagues navigate their hectic schedules, nurture their friendships, manage their romantic lives, and pursue their aspirations.

Recommendation: Big Forest similar to Gibo to Musume no Blues
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Big Forest(빅 포레스트)

2018South Korea
ComedyDramaLifeMiniseriesSlight RomanceBlack ComedyDebtFamily RelationshipLoan Shark Male LeadRiches To RagsSecond Chance

Like Gibo to Musume no Blues, this drama also features Comedy, Drama, Life, Miniseries, and Slight Romance themes with a 26% 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: Dakara Watashi wa Make Suru similar to Gibo to Musume no Blues
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Dakara Watashi wa Make Suru(だから私はメイクする)

2020Japan
Adapted From A MangaDramaLifeMiniseriesCosmetic IndustryFemale Centered PlotGekidan Mesuneko

Like Gibo to Musume no Blues, this drama also features Adapted From A Manga, Drama, Life, and Miniseries themes with a 25% similarity match.

"So I Will Make It" explores the significance of make-up in the lives of women, focusing on Kumagai Sumire who serves as a beauty consultant at a cosmetics store. She collaborates with novice beauty consultant Kondo Mei and beauty advisor Yamamoto Orikia. The series is adapted from the manga "Dakara Watashi wa Make Suru" by Hikari Shibata and Gekidan Mesuneko.

Recommendation: Shosetsu O similar to Gibo to Musume no Blues
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Shosetsu O(小説王)

2019Japan
Childhood Friends RelationshipDramaLifeMiniseriesSlight RomanceNovel AdaptationEditor Male LeadEditor-in-chief Supporting CharacterFamilyHardworking Male LeadWriter Male LeadWriter Supporting Character

Like Gibo to Musume no Blues, this drama also features Childhood Friends Relationship, Drama, Life, Miniseries, and Slight Romance themes with a 25% similarity match.

Toyotaka Yoshida, a successful novelist who won a prestigious writing award in the past, has been struggling with writer's block lately. Feeling frustrated and doubting his abilities, he contemplates giving up on writing altogether. During this challenging period, he crosses paths with Shuntaro Koyanagi, his friend and editor, as well as Haruka Sakura, a devoted fan.

Recommendation: Hitori janai no similar to Gibo to Musume no Blues
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Hitori janai no(ひとりじゃないの)

2001Japan
DeathDramaHardworking Female LeadLifeDeath Of A HusbandFamilyWidow Female Lead

Like Gibo to Musume no Blues, this drama also features Death, Drama, Hardworking Female Lead, and Life themes with a 25% similarity match.

The drama depicts the life of a woman who is determined and focused, despite facing challenges such as the unexpected death of her husband due to excessive work

Recommendation: Salaryman Kintaro Season 3 similar to Gibo to Musume no Blues
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Salaryman Kintaro Season 3(サラリーマン金太郎3)

2002Japan
Adapted From A MangaComedyDramaLifeBusinessFriendshipOffice Worker Male Lead

Like Gibo to Musume no Blues, this drama also features Adapted From A Manga, Comedy, Drama, and Life themes with a 25% similarity match.

In this storyline, Kintaro's building firm joins forces with another company, leading to ongoing rivalry between the two groups. Kintaro is tasked with a role in the president's office, where he must tackle the company's underlying issues with his signature bold approach. Can his efforts persuade those resistant to change?