Haru no Noroi - Asian drama recommendation
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Haru no Noroi(春の呪い)

2021Japan
Attempted SuicideDeathDepressionDramaForbidden LoveHealingLifeMale Lead Saves Female LeadMental IllnessMiniseriesPsychologicalRomanceSecretSisters' Relationship

Natsumi recently experienced the loss of her sister, Haru, who passed away from cancer. As Haru's coffin is sealed shut for the final time, Natsumi quietly vows to join her soon. However, Haru's fiancé, Tougo, has a different idea that could potentially bring healing to both of their hearts. This storyline is based on the manga series "Haru no Noroi" by Konishi Asuka.

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Recommendation: Definitely Not Today similar to Haru no Noroi
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Definitely Not Today(今天不是最后一天)

2021China
Attempted SuicideDepressionDramaHealingLifeMale Lead Saves Female LeadRomanceBlack ComedyCharacter DevelopmentEscapingInner MonologueOrphan Male LeadSexual AssaultYouth

Like Haru no Noroi, this drama also features Attempted Suicide, Depression, Drama, Healing, Life, Male Lead Saves Female Lead, and Romance themes with a 33% similarity match.

Mi Chong, a troubled young man dealing with social anxiety and unhappiness, decides to take his own life by drowning in a river

Recommendation: Love That Makes You Cry similar to Haru no Noroi
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Love That Makes You Cry(いつかこの恋を思い出してきっと泣いてしまう)

2016Japan
DramaHealingLifeMiniseriesRomanceUnrequited Love

Like Haru no Noroi, this drama also features Drama, Healing, Life, Miniseries, and Romance themes with a 33% similarity match.

Following the death of her mother at a young age, Sugihara Oto was raised by adoptive parents in the countryside of Hokkaido. Despite giving up on her dreams, she maintains a cheerful and courageous attitude. However, she faces a dilemma when her adoptive parents pressure her into marrying a wealthy man who is 20 years older in order to alleviate the family's financial struggles. Meanwhile, Soda Ren, who lost his parents early on, was raised by his grandfather in Fukushima's rural surroundings. When his grandfather falls victim to a scam, Ren heads to Tokyo to earn money to save their farmland. Although he dreams of reuniting with his grandfather, the harsh reality sets in. By chance, Oto also travels to Tokyo, leading to a tale of love and personal growth among six young individuals from rural backgrounds who find themselves in the bustling city.

Recommendation: Life after Death similar to Haru no Noroi
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Life after Death(那些我愛過的人)

2020Hong Kong
DeathDramaHealingRomanceSisters' RelationshipCar AccidentFamily Relationship

Like Haru no Noroi, this drama also features Death, Drama, Healing, Romance, and Sisters' Relationship themes with a 31% similarity match.

After a tragic car accident, Keung Yuk Sing and Laura Fong Lok Man are left devastated after losing their spouses. Seven years later, Yuk Sing unexpectedly crosses paths with Laura once more. Laura reconnects with her estranged sister, Sherman Fong Shu Man, with the assistance of Dr. Koo Hei Sun, who has Asperger syndrome. Meanwhile, Laura is mourning the loss of her mother-in-law and trying to care for her daughter, Chu Hang Yee, and stepson, Chu Ka Bing. On the other hand, Yuk Sing is struggling to understand the needs of his teenage daughter, Keung Chi Yau. As Ka Bing and Chi Yau grow closer, their mutual friend, Eden Mok Yu Him, causes complications in their relationship, and the truth about the car accident begins to emerge, leading to significant changes for everyone involved. (TVBAnywhere)

Recommendation: Utsunuke similar to Haru no Noroi
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Utsunuke(うつヌケ)

2018Japan
DepressionLifeMental IllnessMiniseriesPsychologicalBusinessIllness

Like Haru no Noroi, this drama also features Depression, Life, Mental Illness, Miniseries, and Psychological themes with a 31% similarity match.

Tanaka Keiichi used to work as a salaryman while also pursuing a career as a manga artist. After struggling with depression for a decade, he was able to overcome it. Now, he mentors individuals from various walks of life alongside his assistant Kaneko, assisting them in conquering depression effectively.

Recommendation: Arifureta Kiseki similar to Haru no Noroi
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Arifureta Kiseki(ありふれた奇跡)

2009Japan
DeathDepressionDramaLifeMental IllnessRomanceCross-DressingFamily RelationshipIllnessLong Distance RelationshipMulti-GenerationalSuicide

Like Haru no Noroi, this drama also features Death, Depression, Drama, Life, Mental Illness, and Romance themes with a 30% similarity match.

One day, a man in his forties named Makoto Fujimoto stands on a train platform, contemplating jumping in front of an oncoming train. Kana Nakashiro and Shota Tasaki are also present on the platform, and they quickly intervene to prevent Makoto from harming himself. Kana and Shota were able to sense Makoto's intentions due to their own emotional turmoil that remains unspoken. Despite their past pain, the three individuals connect through a series of emails, leading to a mutual attraction and a gradual opening of their hearts once more.

Recommendation: Yaneura no Koibito similar to Haru no Noroi
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Yaneura no Koibito(屋根裏の恋人)

2017Japan
DeathDramaMiniseriesPsychologicalRomanceSecretFamilyInvestigationMurderMysterySuspenseThriller

Like Haru no Noroi, this drama also features Death, Drama, Miniseries, Psychological, Romance, and Secret themes with a 30% similarity match.

Saijo Kinuka, a homemaker, resides in a Western-style house in Kamakura with her husband and two teenage children after inheriting it from her late father-in-law. She fulfills her dream of opening a flower arrangement school in the salon of her new home. However, her past resurfaces when her ex-boyfriend, Seno Itsuki, unexpectedly shows up at her housewarming party. Strange occurrences begin to unfold in the household, such as missing food and clothing, as it is revealed that Seno has been secretly living in the attic. This leads to the unraveling of hidden secrets among those close to Kinuka, ultimately impacting her mental state. The situation escalates when a murder occurs, drastically altering her fate.

Recommendation: Bread and Soup and Cat Weather similar to Haru no Noroi
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Bread and Soup and Cat Weather(パンとスープとネコ日和 )

2013Japan
DeathDramaHealingLifeMiniseriesNovel AdaptationDeath Of A MotherFood

Like Haru no Noroi, this drama also features Death, Drama, Healing, Life, and Miniseries themes with a 29% similarity match.

Akiko resides with her mother until her mother's unexpected passing. Following this, she resigns from her editing position to manage her mother's cozy restaurant. The restaurant offers a simple menu consisting of sandwiches and soup. This story is adapted from the novel "Bread And Soup And Cat Weather" by Mure Yoko.

Recommendation: He Is My Ex-Boyfriend similar to Haru no Noroi
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He Is My Ex-Boyfriend(元カレ)

2003Japan
DramaLifeMiniseriesRomance

Like Haru no Noroi, this drama also features Drama, Life, Miniseries, and Romance themes with a 29% similarity match.

Toji manages the food section in a medium-sized department store and faces challenges with a difficult boss. However, his luck changes when he meets a charming elevator operator named Nao. Just as Toji begins to find happiness at work, his ex-girlfriend Makoto reappears as an account manager from an advertising agency. Despite Toji's surprise, Makoto acts as if they have never met before. With a demanding job and tension between Nao and Makoto, Toji finds himself in a difficult situation.

Recommendation: Kawa, Itsuka Umi e similar to Haru no Noroi
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Kawa, Itsuka Umi e(川、いつか海へ)

2003Japan
DramaLifeMiniseriesRomance

Like Haru no Noroi, this drama also features Drama, Life, Miniseries, and Romance themes with a 29% similarity match.

NHK's commemorative drama series for its 50th anniversary features multiple short stories showcasing popular Japanese actors and actresses. The narrative follows a ball as it travels from the river's origin to the ocean, revealing six love stories set in different seasons throughout the year.

Recommendation: Mo Hitotsu no Sugar & Spice similar to Haru no Noroi
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Mo Hitotsu no Sugar & Spice(もうひとつのシュガー)

2006Japan
DramaLifeMiniseriesRomance

Like Haru no Noroi, this drama also features Drama, Life, Miniseries, and Romance themes with a 29% similarity match.

Derived from the 2006 movie Sugar & Spice, this spin-off series consists of four unique narratives. In the first case, Minami, a student at the same university as Yutaka, harbors a secret admiration for him despite his relationship status. As circumstances change, Minami and Yutaka grow closer. The second case follows Madoka and her partner Satoshi as they navigate a long-distance relationship when he is relocated to Sendai for work. The third case revolves around Mika, who, after experiencing betrayal, loses faith in love until a colleague named Yuta challenges her beliefs. Lastly, the fourth case introduces Takuma, responsible for managing fanmail for the popular radio show School of Lock, who falls head over heels for Asuka, a waitress he encounters at a cafe. Wiki/d-addicts

Recommendation: Shrink: Seishinkai Yowai similar to Haru no Noroi
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Shrink: Seishinkai Yowai(Shrink―精神科医ヨワイ―)

2024Japan
DeathDramaLifeMental IllnessMiniseriesPsychologicalAdapted From A MangaDisabilityIllnessPsychologist Male LeadRehabilitationSelf-harmSuicide

Like Haru no Noroi, this drama also features Death, Drama, Life, Mental Illness, Miniseries, and Psychological themes with a 29% similarity match.

Yowai Konosuke operates a small psychiatric clinic in a secluded alley in the Shinjuku district of Tokyo. He attentively listens to his patients and handles their symptoms with great patience. Unlike other doctors, he is skilled at diagnosing illnesses and instilling hope in his patients. Working alongside him is a new staff nurse named Amamiya Yuri, who is intrigued by the deep psychiatric treatments provided by Yowai Konosuke, unaware of his own sorrowful past.

Recommendation: How Do I Cope with My Husband's Depression? similar to Haru no Noroi
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How Do I Cope with My Husband's Depression?(ツレがうつになりまして。)

2009Japan
DepressionDramaMental IllnessMiniseriesPsychologicalAdapted From A MangaFamilyIllnessManga Artist Female Lead

Like Haru no Noroi, this drama also features Depression, Drama, Mental Illness, Miniseries, and Psychological themes with a 28% similarity match.

Noriko is an aspiring comic artist and writer who is not yet published. Her spouse, Akira, is employed at a business undergoing restructuring. Lately, the company has been facing criticism regarding its merchandise, prompting Akira, a principled individual, to halt product shipments without seeking approval from his superiors. As a result, he is harshly rebuked by a senior executive, leading him to spiral into a state of despondency. Akira constantly feels fatigued and expresses thoughts of mortality, causing his wife to struggle in coping with his deteriorating mental health.

Recommendation: You Raise Me Up similar to Haru no Noroi
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You Raise Me Up(유 레이즈 미 업)

2021South Korea
DepressionDramaMental IllnessMiniseriesPsychologicalRomanceComedyConfident Female LeadFemale Chases Male FirstFirst LoveInsecure Male LeadLonelinessMild Sexual ContentUrologist

Like Haru no Noroi, this drama also features Depression, Drama, Mental Illness, Miniseries, Psychological, and Romance themes with a 27% similarity match.

In preparation for his civil service exam, 31-year-old Yong Sik, who is dealing with issues of low self-esteem and a decreased sex drive, encounters an unexpected situation when he realizes that his urologist is actually his first love, Ru Da Lee. Ru Da Lee, a confident doctor hailing from a wealthy background, faces her own challenges with her egotistical boyfriend, psychiatrist Ji Hyeok Do. Seeking to humble her boyfriend, she brags about her "amazing" first love only to be surprised by the changed demeanor of Yong Sik. To save herself from embarrassment, she takes it upon herself to help him rebuild his confidence. Meanwhile, Ji Hyeok Do, a successful and charming psychiatrist, grapples with his own pride, leading to frustration on Ru Da Lee's part despite his flawless facade.

Recommendation: The World between Us similar to Haru no Noroi
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The World between Us(我們與惡的距離)

2019Taiwan
DeathDramaHealingLifeMental IllnessMiniseriesCrimeGun ViolenceJournalismLawMultiple MainsSchizophreniaSocial CommentaryTearjerker

Like Haru no Noroi, this drama also features Death, Drama, Healing, Life, Mental Illness, and Miniseries themes with a 27% similarity match.

"The World Between Us" is a 10-episode series lasting an hour each, which explores the consequences of a mass shooting as it impacts the lives of various individuals such as the perpetrator, the victims, the victims' families, the media, and the defense teams. (nationmultimedia.com)

Recommendation: Watashi no Tadashi Oniichan similar to Haru no Noroi
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Watashi no Tadashi Oniichan(私の正しいお兄ちゃん)

2021Japan
DeathDramaForbidden LoveMiniseriesPsychologicalRomanceAdapted From A MangaAge GapInvestigationMurderMysterySleep DisorderViolenceViolence Against Children

Like Haru no Noroi, this drama also features Death, Drama, Forbidden Love, Miniseries, Psychological, and Romance themes with a 27% similarity match.

Riyo is a college student who has a part-time job at a retail store. One day at work, she meets a young man named Kairi who bears a striking resemblance to her long-lost older brother. Kairi, who struggles with insomnia, finds that his sleep improves when he is around Riyo. As they grow closer, Riyo discovers Kairi's diary and is shocked to read an entry that seems to implicate him in a murder. Determined to uncover the truth, Riyo must figure out if Kairi's confession is genuine or if there has been a misunderstanding. The question remains: has she unknowingly fallen for a killer?

Recommendation: 29 Sai no Yuuutsu: Paradise Thirty similar to Haru no Noroi
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29 Sai no Yuuutsu: Paradise Thirty(29歳の憂うつ パラダイスサーティー)

2000Japan
DramaLifeMiniseriesRomanceAdapted From A Book

Like Haru no Noroi, this drama also features Drama, Life, Miniseries, and Romance themes with a 27% similarity match.

According to the novel Paradise Thirty written by the author Nonami Asa.

Recommendation: 100 Love Scenes 3 similar to Haru no Noroi
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100 Love Scenes 3(100シーンの恋3)

2008Japan
DramaLifeMiniseriesRomanceMobile Drama

Like Haru no Noroi, this drama also features Drama, Life, Miniseries, and Romance themes with a 27% similarity match.

Recommendation: 100 Love Scenes 2 similar to Haru no Noroi
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100 Love Scenes 2(100シーンの恋2)

2008Japan
DramaLifeMiniseriesRomanceMobile Drama

Like Haru no Noroi, this drama also features Drama, Life, Miniseries, and Romance themes with a 27% similarity match.

Recommendation: Utsukusiki Wana - Zanka Ryoran similar to Haru no Noroi
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Utsukusiki Wana - Zanka Ryoran(美しき罠~残花繚乱~)

2015Japan
DramaLifeMiniseriesRomanceFamily

Like Haru no Noroi, this drama also features Drama, Life, Miniseries, and Romance themes with a 27% similarity match.

Rika Ikeda, aged 34, engages in a relationship with Sota Kashiwagi, aged 54. Sota, who is married to Mitsuko and has a daughter, is also the director at the company where Rika works. Despite Rika's deep affection for Sota, he ultimately deceives and ends the relationship. Rika encounters Keiichi Ochiai through a blind date, who happens to be a close friend and almost like a younger brother to Sota Kashiwagi. Subsequently, Rika decides to seek revenge.

Recommendation: Pianissimo similar to Haru no Noroi
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Pianissimo(피아니시모)

2011South Korea
DramaLifeMiniseriesRomanceMusic

Like Haru no Noroi, this drama also features Drama, Life, Miniseries, and Romance themes with a 27% similarity match.

"PIANISSIMO" embodies the theme "Come & Goes in Silence," weaving through various love stories. This drama consists of 8 episodes, including Black City, Never Ending Love, Happy Fiction, Love is You, Grape Prince, Moebis, Magic Hour, and Meet, featuring renowned Hallyu stars and celebrated directors known for their contributions to melodrama. The cast includes members from SS501—Kim Kyu Jong, Kim Hyung Jun, Park JungMin—as well as singer Moon Hee Jun, Son Ho Young, Nam Gyu Ri, Tei, Bae Seul Ki, Seo Ji Young, former Baby V.OX member Shim Eun Jin, Kim EZ, Kong Hyun Joo, Hong Jong Oh, Park Ki Ung, Lee Tae Sung, Hong Soo Hyun, Won Jun Choi, among others, totaling over 30 Korean celebrities. With many musicians making their acting debuts in this series, viewers can expect a unique experience while watching. This drama was also released on DVD.

Recommendation: Kanjou 8-go Sen similar to Haru no Noroi
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Kanjou 8-go Sen(感情8号線)

2017Japan
DramaLifeMiniseriesRomanceNovel Adaptation

Like Haru no Noroi, this drama also features Drama, Life, Miniseries, and Romance themes with a 27% similarity match.

In Ogikubo, Hachimanyama, Chitose Funabashi, Futako Tamagawa, Kaminoge, and Denen Choufu, Loop line 8 passes through these six towns. Despite the close proximity, passengers must transfer trains and take a longer route. In each of these towns, there are women who struggle with unfulfilled love, such as one-sided crushes, domestic abuse, and extramarital affairs. Similar to neighbors taking a detour, their relationships are loosely intertwined. Due to the complex nature of their connections, they only scratch the surface when interacting with each other, leading them to question their personal struggles. Despite their worries and comparisons, they strive to move forward.

Recommendation: Ai wo Kudasai similar to Haru no Noroi
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Ai wo Kudasai(愛をください)

2000Japan
Attempted SuicideDepressionDramaLifePsychologicalMusicTeacher Female LeadTraumaWorkplace ViolenceYouth

Like Haru no Noroi, this drama also features Attempted Suicide, Depression, Drama, Life, and Psychological themes with a 26% similarity match.

In spite of facing criticism from fellow teachers and parents who doubt her abilities due to her troubled upbringing, a preschool teacher is determined to move past her traumatic past. (jdorama)

Recommendation: Inochi Urimasu similar to Haru no Noroi
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Inochi Urimasu(命売ります)

2018Japan
DeathDramaLifeMiniseriesRomanceNovel AdaptationBusinessInvestigationMysterySuicide

Like Haru no Noroi, this drama also features Death, Drama, Life, Miniseries, and Romance themes with a 26% similarity match.

Yamada Hanio transitioned from being a life insurance salesman to becoming a copywriter at an advertising agency. Despite having a successful career and enviable salary, he attempted to end his life one day while walking to work. His suicide attempt failed, leading him to start a unique business selling lives. As he responds to unusual requests, Hanio begins to confront the complexities of life.

Recommendation: The Threat of Love similar to Haru no Noroi
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The Threat of Love(Loving You 我愛你)

2000Hong Kong
DramaLifeMiniseriesRomanceFamilyFriendship

Like Haru no Noroi, this drama also features Drama, Life, Miniseries, and Romance themes with a 25% similarity match.

Ten episodes featuring a consistent cast, each presenting a unique storyline centered around various types of love relationships such as heterosexual, familial, LGBTQ+, and platonic.

Recommendation: Placebo Cure similar to Haru no Noroi
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Placebo Cure(心理心裏有個謎)

2004Hong Kong
DramaLifePsychologicalRomanceComedyMedical

Like Haru no Noroi, this drama also features Drama, Life, Psychological, and Romance themes with a 25% similarity match.

The series focuses on the professional roles of Wallace, Joe, and San as they assist patients in resolving psychological issues. Wallace works as a psychologist, Joe as a psychiatrist, and San as a feng shui consultant. Despite being best friends, Wallace and Joe have a complicated relationship with San, who has harbored feelings for Joe for two decades. Initially rejected by Joe, San watches as Joe enters a relationship with Carman, Wallace's receptionist, unaware of Carman's hidden secrets. When Joe realizes his true feelings for San, it is too late. Despite a rocky start, San and Wallace eventually bond and become close friends. Wallace also grapples with his own psychological struggles. Together, the trio collaborates to aid individuals in overcoming personal challenges related to mental health.

Recommendation: 100 Scene no Koi similar to Haru no Noroi
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100 Scene no Koi(100シーンの恋)

2008Japan
DramaLifeMiniseriesRomanceAnthologyMobile Drama

Like Haru no Noroi, this drama also features Drama, Life, Miniseries, and Romance themes with a 25% similarity match.

Mizushima Hiro takes on the roles of a stylist, a surfer, and a hairdresser in three separate 15-minute segments, all centered around themes of love

Recommendation: Yasashii Jikan similar to Haru no Noroi
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Yasashii Jikan(優しい時間)

2005Japan
DeathDramaHealingLifeRomanceCafé SettingFamilyFather-Son RelationshipIsland SettingPotterySnowy Setting

Like Haru no Noroi, this drama also features Death, Drama, Healing, Life, and Romance themes with a 25% similarity match.

After losing his wife Megumi in a tragic car accident, Yukichi Wakui, a former businessman, decides to start a new chapter in Furano, Hokkaido

Recommendation: Bokura wa Minna Shindeiru similar to Haru no Noroi
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Bokura wa Minna Shindeiru(僕らはみんな死んでいる♪)

2014Japan
DramaMiniseriesPsychologicalRomanceAdapted From A MangaSupernatural

Like Haru no Noroi, this drama also features Drama, Miniseries, Psychological, and Romance themes with a 25% similarity match.

Following their deaths, a collection of individuals discover that they are now involved in the "Love Game," where they have the opportunity to begin their lives anew.

Recommendation: Sakurazaka Kinpen Monogatari similar to Haru no Noroi
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Sakurazaka Kinpen Monogatari(桜坂近辺物語)

2016Japan
DramaLifeMiniseriesRomanceCar SettingFriendship

Like Haru no Noroi, this drama also features Drama, Life, Miniseries, and Romance themes with a 25% similarity match.

The narrative takes place inside four vehicles trapped in a congested traffic jam.

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

2017Japan
DramaLifeMiniseriesRomanceAnthologyComedy

Like Haru no Noroi, this drama also features Drama, Life, Miniseries, and Romance themes with a 25% 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: Diary (2018) similar to Haru no Noroi
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Diary (2018)(ダイアリー)

2018Japan
DramaLifeMiniseriesRomanceFamilyMother-Daughter Relationship

Like Haru no Noroi, this drama also features Drama, Life, Miniseries, and Romance themes with a 25% 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: Yukionna to Kani wo Kuu similar to Haru no Noroi
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Yukionna to Kani wo Kuu(雪女と蟹を食う)

2022Japan
Attempted SuicideDepressionDramaMental IllnessRomanceAdapted From A MangaIllnessInfidelitySuicidal Male LeadSuspenseThriller

Like Haru no Noroi, this drama also features Attempted Suicide, Depression, Drama, Mental Illness, and Romance themes with a 25% similarity match.

On a warm summer day filled with the loud chirping of cicadas, a man without any money or sense of belonging contemplates ending his life. However, he hesitates to take that final step. In a moment of indecision between life and death, he catches a glimpse of a gourmet food show featuring crab - a delicacy he has never tasted before. Determined to savor crab on his last day alive, he sets his sights on a woman living in an upscale neighborhood whom he saw at the library. Breaking into her home, he demands money from her, but things take an unexpected turn. (

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Running Gu(런닝, 구)

2010South Korea
DeathDramaHealingMiniseriesDisabilitySports

Like Haru no Noroi, this drama also features Death, Drama, Healing, and Miniseries themes with a 25% similarity match.

This touching coming-of-age drama revolves around Dae Gu, a young man who couldn’t complete a marathon and has grown apart from his friends due to the guilt stemming from a tragic incident that resulted in his brother's death

Recommendation: Our Love Story (2017) similar to Haru no Noroi
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Our Love Story (2017)(우리가 하는 연애)

2017South Korea
DramaLifeMiniseriesRomanceMale Chases Female FirstWeb Series

Like Haru no Noroi, this drama also features Drama, Life, Miniseries, and Romance themes with a 25% similarity match.

It is a tale about two friends who develop romantic feelings for each other yet choose to remain just friends.

Recommendation: Heaven on the Fourth Floor similar to Haru no Noroi
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Heaven on the Fourth Floor(四樓的天堂)

2021Taiwan
DramaHealingLifeMiniseriesFriendshipMelodrama

Like Haru no Noroi, this drama also features Drama, Healing, Life, and Miniseries themes with a 25% similarity match.

"Heaven" is a discreet massage parlor nestled in the alleyways and situated on the fourth level. Tian Yi, a skilled tuina masseuse, has a special ability to heal the emotional scars that his clients struggle to confront. Whether it's a therapist who can't seem to help her own mother, a street artist with a troubled history, or an actor who hides his true feelings... "Heaven" provides a space for individuals to discover their authentic selves.

Recommendation: Dark Blue and Moonlight similar to Haru no Noroi
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Dark Blue and Moonlight(深藍與月光)

2017Taiwan
DepressionDramaMental IllnessPsychologicalRomanceGay LeadGay RomanceInfidelityLGBTQ+Love TrianglePainter Male LeadVisual Arts

Like Haru no Noroi, this drama also features Depression, Drama, Mental Illness, Psychological, and Romance themes with a 24% similarity match.

Yan Fei is a youthful marketing executive while Hai Qing aspires to pursue a career in art. Yan Fei is in a relationship with Jimmy, while Hai Qing is currently single. Upon seeing Yan Fei at a nearby swimming facility, Hai Qing discretely captures a photo of the handsome young man. Despite a series of unfortunate incidents, the two manage to strike up a conversation, leading Yan Fei to offer Hai Qing his contact information in hopes of meeting again due to their immediate connection. However, fate intervenes when Hai Qing accidentally drops his phone in the pool, preventing him from reaching out to Yan Fei. Subsequently, Hai Qing meets Ping Jun and they begin a romantic relationship. Yet, this is just the start of their story. Hai Qing finds himself unable to forget about Yan Fei, who is similarly unable to erase him from his thoughts.

Recommendation: Apollo no Uta similar to Haru no Noroi
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Apollo no Uta(アポロの歌)

2025Japan
DeathDramaMiniseriesPsychologicalRomanceAdapted From A MangaChildhood Friends RelationshipCurseFantasyFriendshipReincarnationTrauma

Like Haru no Noroi, this drama also features Death, Drama, Miniseries, Psychological, and Romance themes with a 24% similarity match.

Plagued by past traumas from his childhood, Chikaishi Shogo shuns romantic relationships and relies on a woman he has no feelings for. His strongest connection is with his childhood friend Watari Hiromi, but when he learns of her affection for him, his fear of love ultimately leads to her demise. As a consequence, a goddess curses him to repeatedly fall in love with a woman in each reincarnation, only to die before they can be together. Trapped in this endless cycle, Shogo must confront his deep-seated aversion to love as he navigates through various worlds.

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Asaki Yumemishi(あさきゆめみし)

2013Japan
DramaForbidden LoveMiniseriesRomanceFamilyHistoricalUnrequited Love

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In February of 1681, a significant fire broke out at Hongo Maruyama, eventually spreading to Komagome. Among the buildings destroyed was Yoaya, a vegetable store owned by Kihee. To ensure his daughter Oshichi's safety, Kihee sent her to stay at Daijo-ji Temple until their store and home were rebuilt. Oshichi found herself among other children who had also lost their homes and families. During her time at the temple, Oshichi developed feelings for Kichisaburo, a worker there. When the store and home were finally reconstructed, Oshichi had to return home where her father hoped she would marry Kanzo, a diligent worker at their store. Despite her father's expectations, Oshichi's heart belonged to Kichisaburo.

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Ashita no Kimi ga Motto Suki(明日の君がもっと好き)

2018Japan
DramaLifeMiniseriesRomanceLGBTQ+Love OctagonMultiple Couples

Like Haru no Noroi, this drama also features Drama, Life, Miniseries, and Romance themes with a 24% similarity match.

The series follows the lives of individuals who have fallen out of love. Matsuo Ryo is employed at a landscaping company and holds a negative view of women. During a visit to a client's office, he encounters Satogawa Akane, a secretary to a CEO who is highly regarded by male colleagues for her beauty and intelligence. However, Akane, disillusioned by a past relationship, is not interested in pursuing romantic relationships and only engages in sexual encounters with married men. A new colleague named Kinosaki Haruto shows interest in Akane. Meanwhile, Ryo is approached by his boss with a proposal to marry his daughter Tanno Ayaka and eventually take over the company, but Ryo sees Ayaka as a sister figure and feels embarrassed by the suggestion. Ayaka, who works at a construction site by day and a girl's bar by night, struggles with her own sexual identity. One night at the girl's bar, she is approached by a female customer named Kuroda Azusa.

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Tokyo Danshi Zukan(東京男子図鑑)

2020Japan
DramaLifeMiniseriesRomanceAdapted From A Short StoryCharacter DevelopmentSocial Commentary

Like Haru no Noroi, this drama also features Drama, Life, Miniseries, and Romance themes with a 24% similarity match.

This narrative follows the life of a young man in Tokyo spanning two decades. Shota enrolled in a prestigious private university in the city. Upon discovering his girlfriend's infidelity with wealthy older men, he concluded that women prioritize money above all else. Determined to elevate his social standing in Tokyo, Shota secured a position at a prominent trading company after graduation. Despite enjoying a life filled with wealth and romance, his values began to shift as he competed for success alongside his colleague Kojima and navigated his relationship with Minami, who sought a partner earning at least 30 million annually. It wasn't until Shota reconnected with his former classmate Kazuma, now a CEO of a startup company, and his employee Ruriko, that he started to discover a fresh sense of purpose in his life.

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Watashi ga Kemono ni Natta Yoru Season 3(私が獣になった夜~好きになっちゃいけない~)

2022Japan
DramaLifeMiniseriesRomanceAnthologyFemale Centered PlotSexual Content

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Why Do Women Always Get Upset?(여자들은 왜 화를 내는걸까)

2016South Korea
DramaLifeMiniseriesRomanceComedyFriendshipShort Length Series

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The narrative focuses on two girls along with their boyfriends. They must contend with witnessing their girlfriends' anger in various scenarios.

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Man in the Shower(샤워하는 남자)

2017South Korea
DramaLifeMiniseriesRomanceComedyShort Length SeriesWeb Series

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In this eccentric, surreal online series, a man and his fictitious companion explore his profound reflections during showers about existence, romance, and washing methods. (AsianCrush)

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Ai Nante Irane Yo, Natsu(愛なんていらねえよ、夏)

2002Japan
DeathDramaLifeMiniseriesRomanceBlind Female LeadDeath Of A FatherDebtFraudGrudgeHeiress LeadOlder Man-Younger WomanOrphan Male Lead

Like Haru no Noroi, this drama also features Death, Drama, Life, Miniseries, and Romance themes with a 23% similarity match.

After her father's passing, Ako, a blind and irritable young woman, unexpectedly inherits his sizable estate

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Haitatsu Saretai Watashitachi(配達されたい私たち)

2013Japan
DeathDepressionDramaLifePsychologicalBased On A True StoryFormer Athlete Supporting CharacterFormer Teacher Supporting CharacterMarried Female LeadMarried Male LeadPartially Filmed AbroadPostman Male LeadSuicide

Like Haru no Noroi, this drama also features Death, Depression, Drama, Life, and Psychological themes with a 23% similarity match.

Sawano, a man aged 32, loses his job and is struggling with depression. His relationship with his wife and 6-year-old son is also strained. While contemplating suicide at a deserted site, he comes across 7 letters left there 7 years ago. He embarks on a journey to deliver these letters, viewing it as a countdown of his life. Along the way, he begins to realize the value of life.

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Tasogare Ryuuseigun(黄昏流星群)

2018Japan
DramaForbidden LoveLifeMiniseriesRomanceAdapted From A MangaBanker Male LeadBetrayalBetrayed By A Significant OtherDysfunctional MarriageFamily RelationshipInfidelityMother-Daughter Relationship

Like Haru no Noroi, this drama also features Drama, Forbidden Love, Life, Miniseries, and Romance themes with a 23% similarity match.

Bank executive Takizawa Kanji is dedicated solely to his career, achieving the position of branch manager through his unwavering determination during a period of financial industry restructuring. Recently, his communication with his wife Mariko has decreased, and he has drifted apart from his daughter Misaki, who is now of marriageable age. Despite this, he embraces his work-centric lifestyle. Unexpectedly, Kanji is reassigned to a client company for an unclear reason, causing him to question his life choices. Overwhelmed by this sudden change, he decides to escape to Switzerland under the guise of a business trip. While in the Swiss Alps, he meets Meguro Shiori during a snowstorm on a gondola ride to the Matterhorn, sparking a connection between them. Meanwhile, Mariko suspects her husband may be unfaithful but struggles to confront her suspicions. She finds herself entangled in a forbidden romance with her daughter's fiancé, Hino Haruki.

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Kokoro no Kizu wo Iyasu to Iu Koto(心の傷を癒すということ)

2020Japan
DeathDramaLifeMental IllnessMiniseriesCalm Male LeadDoctor Male LeadEarthquakeFamily RelationshipIllnessInspired By A True StoryMedicalPsychiatrist Male Lead

Like Haru no Noroi, this drama also features Death, Drama, Life, Mental Illness, and Miniseries themes with a 23% similarity match.

Kazutaka is a young and shy psychiatrist with a talent for playing jazz piano. He enjoys collecting records and books, and is on a journey to find his purpose in life. When he meets Shuko, a cheerful woman who becomes his wife, he finally finds inner peace. After the birth of their first child, the Great Hanshin Earthquake strikes, impacting his family. As a psychiatrist, Kazutaka decides to help disaster victims by listening to their stories and helping them heal emotionally. He later writes a book based on his experiences in the disaster-stricken area, which receives recognition in the form of a social sciences prize. However, at the age of 39, he is diagnosed with cancer.

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Shinitai Yoru ni Kagitte(死にたい夜にかぎって)

2020Japan
DepressionDramaMental IllnessMiniseriesRomanceAdapted From An EssayComedyEditor Supporting CharacterHardworking Male LeadIllnessNuditySexual ContentWriter Male Lead

Like Haru no Noroi, this drama also features Depression, Drama, Mental Illness, Miniseries, and Romance themes with a 23% similarity match.

The story tells of a man's journey as he interacts with different women and eventually finds happiness again. His former love, Asuka, supported herself by selling saliva to perverts. The narrative will delve into his experiences over the six years he spent with Asuka.

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Bio Homme(바이오옴므)

2021South Korea
DramaHealingLifeMiniseriesPsychologicalAlcoholismAnxietyCharacter DevelopmentGardeningPsychologyUnexpected PregnancyUnwanted PregnancyWeb Series

Like Haru no Noroi, this drama also features Drama, Healing, Life, Miniseries, and Psychological themes with a 23% similarity match.

Discussions revolve around the recovery phase of agricultural horticulture therapy. Horticultural therapist Leon, known as Oh Won Ye, encounters Shin Bo Eun, a dedicated regional officer, who offers him a plot of land. (LetFilm Instagram)

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We're Not Trash(우린 쓰레기가 아닙니다)

2022South Korea
DepressionHealingMental IllnessPsychologicalRomanceBipolar DisorderBipolar Female LeadDepressed Male LeadEccentric Female LeadEnvironmental IssuesHot-tempered Female LeadMother-Daughter RelationshipYouth

Like Haru no Noroi, this drama also features Depression, Healing, Mental Illness, Psychological, and Romance themes with a 23% similarity match.

Shin Jo Hee had a difficult childhood due to her mother's lack of love. She easily gets excited over small things, and can sometimes be aggressive and impulsive. Despite concerns from those around her about her bipolar disorder, Shin Jo Hee has no plans to seek treatment, attributing her condition to her mother. Meanwhile, Jin Woo Hyuk struggles with feelings of worthlessness as he battles depression. Their paths cross at the hospital where he is diagnosed with depression, leading to an unexpected turn of events in his life.