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Hanzai Shokogun(犯罪症候群 Season 1)

2017Japan
Novel AdaptationDeathDetective FictionDetective Supporting CharacterFormer Detective Male LeadInvestigationMurderMysteryRevengeSuicideSuspenseThriller

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

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Recommendation: Otto yo, Shinde Kurenai ka similar to Hanzai Shokogun
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Otto yo, Shinde Kurenai ka(夫よ、死んでくれないか)

2025Japan
Novel AdaptationDeathInvestigationMurderMysteryRevengeSuspenseThrillerDrama

Like Hanzai Shokogun, this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Death, Investigation, Murder, Mystery, Revenge, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 62% similarity match.

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

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The Truth (2020)(凶案现场)

2020China
Novel AdaptationDeathDetective FictionInvestigationMurderMysteryRevengeSuspenseThrillerDetective Male LeadSmart Male LeadWeb Series

Like Hanzai Shokogun, this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Death, Detective Fiction, Investigation, Murder, Mystery, Revenge, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 60% similarity match.

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

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

2021Japan
DeathDetective FictionFormer Detective Male LeadInvestigationMurderMysteryRevengeSuspenseThrillerDramaHacker Supporting CharacterInvestigator Male LeadSerial Killings

Like Hanzai Shokogun, this drama also features Death, Detective Fiction, Former Detective Male Lead, Investigation, Murder, Mystery, Revenge, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 56% similarity match.

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

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Ryojin no Ono(両刃の斧)

2022Japan
Novel AdaptationDeathDetective FictionInvestigationMurderMysteryRevengeSuspenseThrillerDetective Male LeadDramaMiniseriesPolice Officer Male Lead

Like Hanzai Shokogun, this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Death, Detective Fiction, Investigation, Murder, Mystery, Revenge, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 56% similarity match.

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

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Shinhannin(真犯人)

2018Japan
Novel AdaptationDeathDetective FictionInvestigationMurderMysterySuspenseThriller1980sDetective Male LeadMiniseries

Like Hanzai Shokogun, this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Death, Detective Fiction, Investigation, Murder, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 53% similarity match.

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

Recommendation: Yoru ga Dorehodo Kurakutemo similar to Hanzai Shokogun
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Yoru ga Dorehodo Kurakutemo(夜がどれほど暗くても)

2020Japan
Novel AdaptationDeathInvestigationMurderMysterySuicideSuspenseThrillerDramaJournalist Male LeadMiniseries

Like Hanzai Shokogun, this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Death, Investigation, Murder, Mystery, Suicide, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 53% similarity match.

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

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The Doll Master (2017)(人偶师)

2017China
DeathDetective FictionInvestigationMurderMysterySuspenseThrillerDetective Male LeadDrama

Like Hanzai Shokogun, this drama also features Death, Detective Fiction, Investigation, Murder, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 50% similarity match.

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

Recommendation: Hanzai Shokogun Season 2 similar to Hanzai Shokogun
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Hanzai Shokogun Season 2(犯罪症候群 Season 2)

2017Japan
Novel AdaptationDetective FictionInvestigationMysteryRevengeSuspenseThrillerDetective Male LeadMiniseries

Like Hanzai Shokogun, this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Detective Fiction, Investigation, Mystery, Revenge, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 50% similarity match.

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

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Interlaced Scenes(错位)

2024China
Novel AdaptationDeathDetective FictionInvestigationMurderMysterySuspenseThrillerDetective Female LeadDetective Male LeadFictional WorldWeb Series

Like Hanzai Shokogun, this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Death, Detective Fiction, Investigation, Murder, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 50% similarity match.

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

Recommendation: Kasouken no Onna Season 11 similar to Hanzai Shokogun
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Kasouken no Onna Season 11(科捜研の女 11)

2011Japan
DeathDetective FictionDetective Supporting CharacterInvestigationMurderMysterySuspenseThrillerForensic Medical Examiner Female LeadForensic ScienceMedicalResearcher Supporting Character

Like Hanzai Shokogun, this drama also features Death, Detective Fiction, Detective Supporting Character, Investigation, Murder, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 50% similarity match.

With the increase in criminals' sophistication and the complexity of crimes, law enforcement needs to utilize faster and more scientific methods to analyze evidence and identify suspects. Forensic laboratories play a crucial role in this process. Sakaki Mariko, a skilled forensic scientist, faces challenges such as stereotypes and negative remarks from experienced detectives.

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Chou no Rikigaku(蝶の力学 殺人分析班)

2019Japan
Novel AdaptationDeathDetective FictionInvestigationMurderMysterySuspenseThrillerDetective Female LeadFather-Daughter RelationshipMiniseriesSerial Killings

Like Hanzai Shokogun, this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Death, Detective Fiction, Investigation, Murder, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 50% similarity match.

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

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Shotai(正体)

2022Japan
Novel AdaptationDeathInvestigationMurderMysterySuspenseThrillerMiniseriesPrisoner Male Lead

Like Hanzai Shokogun, this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Death, Investigation, Murder, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 50% similarity match.

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

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Bluetick(已讀不回)

2018Hong Kong
Novel AdaptationDeathInvestigationMurderMysterySuspenseThrillerCo-producedFuneral

Like Hanzai Shokogun, this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Death, Investigation, Murder, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 50% similarity match.

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

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Mottomo Tooi Ginga SP(最も遠い銀河)

2013Japan
Novel AdaptationDeathInvestigationMurderMysterySuspenseThrillerDramaMiniseries

Like Hanzai Shokogun, this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Death, Investigation, Murder, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 50% similarity match.

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

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Onna no Naka ni Iru Tanin(女の中にいる他人)

2017Japan
Novel AdaptationDeathInvestigationMurderMysterySuspenseThrillerFamilyMiniseries

Like Hanzai Shokogun, this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Death, Investigation, Murder, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 50% similarity match.

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

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Akuto: Kagaisha Tsuiseki Chosa(悪党 ~加害者追跡調査~)

2019Japan
Novel AdaptationDeathDetective FictionFormer Detective Male LeadInvestigationMurderMysteryRevengeDifficult AdulthoodDisabilityDramaInvestigator Male Lead

Like Hanzai Shokogun, this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Death, Detective Fiction, Former Detective Male Lead, Investigation, Murder, Mystery, and Revenge themes with a 50% similarity match.

Saeki Shuichi used to be employed as a detective, but he has since left that position and is now employed at a detective agency. One day, a married couple approaches the agency seeking help in locating a man named Sakagami. This individual was responsible for the death of the couple's child and had previously been incarcerated at a juvenile detention center. Kogure Masato, the director of the detective agency, assigns Shuichi to handle the case. Interestingly, Shuichi himself has a personal connection to the situation, as he had a sibling who was murdered when he was younger. As Shuichi keeps an eye on Sakagami, the couple requests his assistance in obtaining information that may help them decide whether or not to forgive Sakagami.

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Ishi no Mayu(石の繭 殺人分析班)

2015Japan
Novel AdaptationDeathInvestigationMurderMysteryRevengeSuspenseThrillerDetective Female LeadDramaFather-Daughter RelationshipMiniseriesMother-Daughter Relationship

Like Hanzai Shokogun, this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Death, Investigation, Murder, Mystery, Revenge, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 47% similarity match.

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

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

2011China
Novel AdaptationDeathInvestigationMurderMysterySuspenseThrillerHeiress LeadLawyer Male LeadRomance

Like Hanzai Shokogun, this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Death, Investigation, Murder, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 47% similarity match.

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

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Kasouken no Onna Season 13(科捜研の女)

2013Japan
DeathDetective Supporting CharacterInvestigationMurderMysterySuspenseThrillerForensic Medical Examiner Female LeadForensic ScienceMedical

Like Hanzai Shokogun, this drama also features Death, Detective Supporting Character, Investigation, Murder, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 47% similarity match.

With the rise of advanced criminals and intricate crimes, law enforcement is increasingly relying on quicker and more scientific methods to analyze evidence and identify suspects. Forensic laboratories play a crucial role in this process. Sakaki Mariko, a skilled forensic scientist, faces challenges such as overcoming stereotypes and criticism from experienced detectives.

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Kasouken no Onna Season 19(科捜研の女)

2019Japan
DeathDetective Supporting CharacterInvestigationMurderMysterySuspenseThrillerForensic Medical Examiner Female LeadForensic ScienceMedical

Like Hanzai Shokogun, this drama also features Death, Detective Supporting Character, Investigation, Murder, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 47% similarity match.

Sakaki Mariko employs forensic techniques to apprehend advanced offenders.

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Kyokugen Suiri Coliseum(極限推理コロシアム)

2004Japan
Novel AdaptationDeathInvestigationMurderMysterySuspenseThrillerDeath GameGameMiniseries

Like Hanzai Shokogun, this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Death, Investigation, Murder, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 47% similarity match.

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

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The Appearance of the Murderer(凶手的样子)

2024China
DeathInvestigationMurderMysterySuspenseThrillerWeb Series

Like Hanzai Shokogun, this drama also features Death, Investigation, Murder, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 46% similarity match.

Haunted by the mysterious death of a fellow student, Lin Chuan dedicates a decade to uncovering the truth. In parallel, Shen Xia and her sibling Shen Dong find themselves entangled in the criminal underbelly following a personal loss. Their fates collide, leading to a gripping narrative of justice versus crime, intertwined with themes of love, hatred, and vengeance. (Credit: TMDb)

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Brutally Young(十八年後的終極告白)

2020Hong Kong
DeathInvestigationMurderMysterySuspenseThrillerCrime

Like Hanzai Shokogun, this drama also features Death, Investigation, Murder, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 46% similarity match.

Nearly two decades ago, a group of seven teenagers from the same neighborhood got into a heated argument with a villager named Kai Sze, resulting in a tragic death. In a panic, they decided to bury the body and keep the incident a secret. As time passed, they all moved on with their lives, only for the truth to resurface when Kai Sze's body was found. Inspector Yuen Lai Ken took on the case and began unraveling the mystery, revealing shocking connections along the way. With pressure mounting, the teenagers faced a difficult choice: confess to their crime or continue living with the burden of their secret. As relationships became entangled and the true culprit lurked in the shadows, the group found themselves at a crossroads, unsure of which path to take.

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Yume de Mita Ano Ko no Tame ni(夢で見たあの子のために)

2023Japan
DeathDetective Supporting CharacterInvestigationMurderMysteryRevengeSuspenseThrillerCrimeDramaIdentical Twin Male LeadSerial KillingsStudent Male LeadTwo Roles

Like Hanzai Shokogun, this drama also features Death, Detective Supporting Character, Investigation, Murder, Mystery, Revenge, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 44% similarity match.

Thirteen years ago, Nakajou Senri's parents were brutally murdered, and his older twin brother Kazuto was abducted by a man with a distinctive scar from burns. Ever since, Senri has been consumed by the desire for vengeance. He relentlessly pursues the man with the scar, aided by his childhood friend Enan and detective Wakazono, in his quest to uncover the truth behind the tragedy and seek retribution.

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MOZU Season 2: Maboroshi no Tsubasa(MOZU Season 2 ~幻の翼)

2014Japan
Novel AdaptationDeathInvestigationMurderMysteryRevengeSuspenseThrillerActionCrimeDramaEspionageMiniseriesSkilled Killer

Like Hanzai Shokogun, this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Death, Investigation, Murder, Mystery, Revenge, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 44% similarity match.

Revenge can be a risky driving force. Mozu, a professional killer, comes back to Japan posing as a spy from North Korea in order to seek vengeance. Kuraki Naotake, Osugi Ryota, and Akeboshi Misa join forces once more to probe into a political plot aimed at concealing a massacre at a hospital. The connection between the lethal assassin and this case remains a mystery.

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Ryu no Michi: Futatsu no Kao no Fukushusha(竜の道 二つの顔の復讐者)

2020Japan
Novel AdaptationDeathInvestigationMysteryRevengeSuicideSuspenseThrillerCrimeDramaFraternal Twin Male LeadStaged DeathStolen IdentitySurgical Procedure

Like Hanzai Shokogun, this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Death, Investigation, Mystery, Revenge, Suicide, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 44% similarity match.

Twin siblings Ryuichi and Ryuji were left by their birth parents as babies before being taken in by the Yoshie family, who owned a small shipping company. Their joyful upbringing came to an abrupt end when a competitor named Genpei Kirishima caused the Yoshies to go bankrupt, resulting in their parents' tragic deaths. Determined to seek retribution, the twins made a pact when they turned 15. Fast forward seven years, Ryuichi now operates in the criminal underworld under a new identity, while Ryuji is employed by the government overseeing shipping corporations.

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Ask The Conscience(读心探案)

2019China
DeathDetective Supporting CharacterInvestigationMurderMysterySuspenseThrillerCity SettingDramaPolice Department SettingPsychologist Female Lead

Like Hanzai Shokogun, this drama also features Death, Detective Supporting Character, Investigation, Murder, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 44% similarity match.

Three years ago, Pinghai City experienced a homicide that resulted in the heroic sacrifice of criminal police chief Ding Wei while trying to apprehend the suspect, Cao Ming, and protect a hostage. Recently, similar cases have resurfaced, prompting the Pinghai Municipal Public Security Bureau to reassign key members of the criminal police detachment. This new team includes Xu Zhixin as the criminal police chief, Liu Jing as a criminal psychologist, Luo Hai as the detective expert and deputy captain, Dr. Lin Xue as the physical and biochemical materials expert, a young female policewoman, and a skilled fighter named Hu Niu. Wang Xiaobo, an expert in computer networks, also joined the team to investigate these cases. Using their unique skills, Liu Jing and his colleagues analyzed the motives behind the crimes through role-playing and profiling the suspects involved in the cases.

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Kasouken no Onna Season 17(科捜研の女 Season 17)

2017Japan
DeathDetective Supporting CharacterInvestigationMurderMysterySuspenseThrillerForensic Medical Examiner Female LeadForensic ScienceMedicalPolice Procedural

Like Hanzai Shokogun, this drama also features Death, Detective Supporting Character, Investigation, Murder, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 44% similarity match.

Individuals from the Science Research Institute, led by Sakaki Mariko of the Crime Lab at Kyoto Prefectural Police, work together to crack cases utilizing forensic medicine, physics, and chemistry. Mariko firmly believes in the motto, "The truth always lies within science."

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Dareka ga Kono Machi de(誰かがこの町で)

2024Japan
Novel AdaptationDeathInvestigationMurderMysterySuspenseThrillerDeath Of A DaughterKidnappingMiniseriesVillage Setting

Like Hanzai Shokogun, this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Death, Investigation, Murder, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 44% similarity match.

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

Recommendation: Kasouken no Onna Season 3 similar to Hanzai Shokogun
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Kasouken no Onna Season 3(科捜研の女 3)

2001Japan
DeathDetective Supporting CharacterInvestigationMurderMysterySuspenseThrillerForensic Medical Examiner Female LeadForensic ScienceMedicalMiniseries

Like Hanzai Shokogun, this drama also features Death, Detective Supporting Character, Investigation, Murder, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 44% similarity match.

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

Recommendation: Kasouken no Onna Season 5 similar to Hanzai Shokogun
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Kasouken no Onna Season 5(新・科捜研の女)

2004Japan
DeathDetective Supporting CharacterInvestigationMurderMysterySuspenseThrillerForensic Medical Examiner Female LeadForensic ScienceMedicalMiniseries

Like Hanzai Shokogun, this drama also features Death, Detective Supporting Character, Investigation, Murder, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 44% similarity match.

With the increasing sophistication of criminals and complexity of crimes, law enforcement is required to utilize faster and more advanced scientific methods to analyze evidence and identify suspects. Forensics laboratories play a crucial role in this process. Sakaki Mariko, a skilled forensics scientist, faces challenges such as stereotypes and negative remarks from experienced detectives.

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Keishichou Kanshiki Han 2004: Investigation(警視庁鑑識班2004 INVESTIGATION)

2004Japan
DeathDetective Supporting CharacterInvestigationMurderMysterySuspenseThrillerDramaForensic Medical Examiner Male LeadForensic ScienceMiniseries

Like Hanzai Shokogun, this drama also features Death, Detective Supporting Character, Investigation, Murder, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 44% similarity match.

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Kasouken no Onna Season 6(新・科捜研の女)

2005Japan
DeathDetective Supporting CharacterInvestigationMurderMysterySuspenseThrillerForensic Medical Examiner Female LeadForensic ScienceMedicalMiniseries

Like Hanzai Shokogun, this drama also features Death, Detective Supporting Character, Investigation, Murder, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 44% similarity match.

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

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Kasouken no Onna Season 7(新・科捜研の女)

2006Japan
DeathDetective Supporting CharacterInvestigationMurderMysterySuspenseThrillerForensic Medical Examiner Female LeadForensic ScienceMedicalMiniseries

Like Hanzai Shokogun, this drama also features Death, Detective Supporting Character, Investigation, Murder, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 44% similarity match.

With the rise of advanced criminals and intricate crimes, law enforcement is increasingly relying on faster and more scientific methods to analyze evidence and identify suspects. Forensic laboratories play a crucial role in this process. Mariko Sakaki, a skilled forensic scientist, faces challenges such as stereotypes and negative remarks from experienced detectives. (KIKU-TV)

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Onna Keiji Mizuki: Kyoto Rakusai Sho Monogatari Season 2(女刑事みずき〜京都洛西署物語〜 2nd SEASON)

2007Japan
DeathDetective Supporting CharacterInvestigationMurderMysterySuspenseThrillerDeath Of A HusbandPolice Department SettingPolice Inspector Female LeadWidower Male Lead

Like Hanzai Shokogun, this drama also features Death, Detective Supporting Character, Investigation, Murder, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 44% similarity match.

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Kasouken no Onna Season 8(新・科捜研の女 8)

2008Japan
DeathDetective Supporting CharacterInvestigationMurderMysterySuspenseThrillerForensic Medical Examiner Female LeadForensic ScienceMedicalMiniseries

Like Hanzai Shokogun, this drama also features Death, Detective Supporting Character, Investigation, Murder, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 44% similarity match.

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

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Kasouken no Onna Season 9(科捜研の女9)

2009Japan
DeathDetective Supporting CharacterInvestigationMurderMysterySuspenseThrillerForensic Medical Examiner Female LeadForensic ScienceMedicalMiniseries

Like Hanzai Shokogun, this drama also features Death, Detective Supporting Character, Investigation, Murder, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 44% similarity match.

With the increase in criminals' sophistication and the complexity of crimes, law enforcement is relying on faster and more advanced methods to analyze evidence and identify suspects. Forensics laboratories play a crucial role in this process. Sakaki Mariko, a skilled forensic scientist, faces challenges such as stereotypes and negative remarks from experienced detectives. (KIKU-TV)

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Kasouken no Onna Season 10(科捜研の女)

2010Japan
DeathDetective Supporting CharacterInvestigationMurderMysterySuspenseThrillerForensic Medical Examiner Female LeadForensic ScienceMedicalMiniseries

Like Hanzai Shokogun, this drama also features Death, Detective Supporting Character, Investigation, Murder, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 44% similarity match.

With the rise of advanced criminals and intricate crimes, law enforcement is required to utilize faster and more scientific methods to analyze evidence and identify potential suspects. Forensic laboratories play a crucial role in this process. One such talented forensic scientist is Sakaki Mariko, who faces challenges such as stereotypes and negative remarks from experienced detectives.

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Kasouken no Onna Season 14(科捜研の女 14)

2014Japan
DeathDetective Supporting CharacterInvestigationMurderMysterySuspenseThrillerForensic Medical Examiner Female LeadForensic ScienceMedicalMiniseries

Like Hanzai Shokogun, this drama also features Death, Detective Supporting Character, Investigation, Murder, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 44% similarity match.

With the increasing sophistication of criminals and complexity of crimes, law enforcement is required to utilize quicker and more advanced methods for analyzing clues and identifying suspects. This is where forensic laboratories play a crucial role. Sasaki Mariko, a skilled forensic scientist, faces challenges such as stereotypes and negative remarks from experienced detectives. (KIKU-TV)

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Kasouken no Onna Season 15(科捜研の女 15)

2015Japan
DeathDetective Supporting CharacterInvestigationMurderMysterySuspenseThrillerForensic Medical Examiner Female LeadForensic ScienceMedicalPolice Procedural

Like Hanzai Shokogun, this drama also features Death, Detective Supporting Character, Investigation, Murder, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 44% similarity match.

Sakaki Mariko, a member of the Kyoto Prefectural Police Crime Lab, encounters her biggest adversary in the form of Ochiai Sakiko. Known as the "queen of weapons and narcotics," Sakiko is a remarkable female investigator who has joined the newly formed Organised Crime Special Division. This department was created by senior officials to enhance efforts in combating the trafficking of firearms and drugs.

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Naomi and Kanako(ナオミとカナコ)

2016Japan
Novel AdaptationDeathInvestigationMurderMysterySuspenseThrillerDomestic ViolenceFriendshipMiniseriesSismance

Like Hanzai Shokogun, this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Death, Investigation, Murder, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 44% similarity match.

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

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Unforgiven (2016)(灭罪师)

2016China
DeathInvestigationMurderMysterySuspenseThrillerSerial KillingsSet In A Foreign Country

Like Hanzai Shokogun, this drama also features Death, Investigation, Murder, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 43% similarity match.

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Target Person(目标人物)

2020China
DeathInvestigationMurderMysterySuspenseThrillerComedyWeb Series

Like Hanzai Shokogun, this drama also features Death, Investigation, Murder, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 43% similarity match.

A mysterious escape room game brings together a group of individuals who soon discover a hidden conspiracy among them

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Life Under My Skin(皮肤之下)

2020China
DeathInvestigationMysterySuicideSuspenseThrillerPsychotherapist Female LeadTattoo Artist Male Lead

Like Hanzai Shokogun, this drama also features Death, Investigation, Mystery, Suicide, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 43% similarity match.

A collection of individuals with past traumas gathered at a tattoo parlor, united by a tragic fire they were all affected by. As mysterious tattoo artist Lin Yuan and therapist Qin Chuan delve into the suicide of a wealthy businessman's wife, secrets hidden within their hearts begin to unravel. Lin Yuan's shop serves as a sanctuary for clients seeking to immortalize their own stories through ink. The haunting memories of events from five years prior disrupt the lives of many, leading to loss, shattered dreams, and fractured families.

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Last One Standing (2008)(與敵同行)

2008Hong Kong
DeathInvestigationMurderMysterySuspenseThrillerDramaWrongfully Accused

Like Hanzai Shokogun, this drama also features Death, Investigation, Murder, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 43% similarity match.

Cheung Sing Hei served time in prison after being convicted of killing his stepfather. Surprisingly, his cousin Tong Lap Yeen was the main witness in the case. After a decade behind bars, Sing Hei is released, only to find that Lap Yeen has become a prominent figure in the city, while his own reputation is tarnished. Feeling frustrated and suspicious about the events of ten years ago, Sing Hei is determined to uncover the truth behind his stepfather's murder. Through his own investigation, he identifies the true culprit, but struggles to find a motive or concrete evidence. This is a story of Sing Hei's quest to reveal the truth and clear his name.

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Akutou - Juuhanzai Sousahan(悪党~重犯罪捜査班)

2011Japan
DeathDetective FictionDetective Supporting CharacterInvestigationMurderMysteryDetective Male LeadMiniseries

Like Hanzai Shokogun, this drama also features Death, Detective Fiction, Detective Supporting Character, Investigation, Murder, and Mystery themes with a 43% similarity match.

In Yokohama's bustling shopping and entertainment district, the body of a young woman who had been fatally stabbed is found in a back alley. Four detectives from the Criminal Affairs Division of Minato-cho Police Precinct " Togashi Masayoshi, Iinuma Reiko, Shibata Yasuharu and Yamashita Manabu " quickly respond to the scene. Togashi discovers something in the pocket of the deceased woman and discreetly pockets it. Despite the others noticing, he assumes they will overlook it. Detectives from the First Investigative Division of the prefectural police arrive shortly after. The members of the Fourth Section, who are prevented from investigating by the First Investigative Division, sadly leave the scene. Nonetheless, they secretly initiate their own inquiry. Three days later, Satonaka Keiichiro, the new chief of the Fourth Section, arrives. Satonaka believes he has been transferred to the precinct as punishment for speaking out against the unfair appointment of the prefectural police chief's nephew. However, Maejima Ryuzo, the head of police administration who assigned him to Minato-cho Police Precinct, actually wants Satonaka to monitor Togashi and the Fourth Section. Maejima warns Satonaka about a "negative rumor" surrounding the Fourth Section, alleging that they abuse their high arrest rate and frequently defy the orders of the prefectural police. They are even suspected of engaging in various illegal activities, such as coercing confessions, having close ties with criminal organizations, and accepting bribes. Tokunaga Yasushi, the former section head who was investigating these allegations, tragically fell to his death while pursuing a suspect on a rooftop. Satonaka questions whether Tokunaga's death was truly an accident. Despite initially approaching his new team with caution, Satonaka finds Togashi and the others to be unexpectedly friendly and skilled detectives, particularly Togashi who is described as charismatic and brave. They provide Satonaka with a detailed update on the murder case from three days prior, stating they are currently searching for witnesses as per the prefectural police's theory that it was a random attack. Satonaka is relieved by their professionalism. However, he soon discovers that their entire report was fabricated...!

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Kyoto Ninjou Sousa File(京都人情捜査ファイル)

2015Japan
Detective FictionFormer Detective Male LeadInvestigationMysterySuspenseThrillerDramaMiniseries

Like Hanzai Shokogun, this drama also features Detective Fiction, Former Detective Male Lead, Investigation, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 43% similarity match.

A specialized division within the police force, known as the Crime Victims Support Unit, provides assistance to individuals and their families who have been affected by a crime. They offer support, answer questions, assist with funeral arrangements, and handle media inquiries. Unlike other units, they do not have the authority to conduct official investigations, which can make it challenging to uncover the truth for those seeking answers. TogakureTetsuya, a former detective from the First Investigative Division of the Kyoto Prefectural Police, takes it upon himself to conduct independent investigations.

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Namonaki Fukushuusha ZEGEN(名もなき復讐者 ZEGEN)

2019Japan
Novel AdaptationInvestigationMysteryRevengeSuspenseThrillerDramaMiniseries

Like Hanzai Shokogun, this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Investigation, Mystery, Revenge, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 43% similarity match.

The series follows the story of the main character "Zegen" as he pursues vengeance following his wife's tragic death. Li Xue Lan arrives in Japan to seek employment to cover her husband's medical expenses back in China. With Zegen's help, she starts working at a massage parlor in Kawasaki. Worried about her situation due to her temporary visa, he suggests a fake marriage with an older man. Inspired by Jou Tomioka's novel.

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Black Postman(ブラックポストマン)

2023Japan
DeathInvestigationMurderMysterySuspenseThrillerMiniseriesSerial Killings

Like Hanzai Shokogun, this drama also features Death, Investigation, Murder, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 43% similarity match.

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

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Pursue()

2007China
DeathInvestigationMurderMysterySuspenseThrillerPolice Department SettingPolice Officer Male Lead

Like Hanzai Shokogun, this drama also features Death, Investigation, Murder, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 43% similarity match.

A murder investigation unfolded in Xincang City involving the death of Xiao Hai Yun, the owner of a real estate company. Xiao had recently teamed up with Zhou Guo Qin, a police captain, to uncover corruption within the development zone led by Xu Zhong Lu. Tragically, Zhou died while pursuing the killer. This led to suspicions falling on Jiang Dong Zhi, a taxi driver involved in the case, who decided to go on the run. As young officer Lu Yang searched for Jiang, he unraveled the complexities surrounding the case. Jiang, evading capture, used clues left by Zhou and his own methods to seek the truth.