Hatsukoi no Akuma - Asian drama recommendation
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Hatsukoi no Akuma(初恋の悪魔)

2022Japan
ComedyDetective Female LeadDetective FictionDetective Male LeadMysteryNeighbors' RelationshipPolice Department SettingPolice Officer Female LeadPolice Officer Male LeadPolice Officer Supporting CharacterRomanceSlapstickTeamwork

We are employed by the police department, but our responsibilities do not include conducting investigations. Detective Shikahama Suzunosuke is currently on suspension due to a mistake at work. He teams up with Mabuchi Haruhi from the Administration Bureau, Tsumiki Sesuna from the Community Safety Bureau, and Kotori Ruka from Accounting, each bringing their own personal struggles. Despite not being traditional champions of justice or overly ambitious, they are driven by a desire for truth. Through their unique perception and deductive reasoning, they tackle complex cases. As they form bonds and even romantic feelings, they are soon confronted with a larger truth that challenges their sense of destiny.

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Recommendation: To Catch the Uncatchable similar to Hatsukoi no Akuma
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To Catch the Uncatchable(棟篤神探)

2004Hong Kong
ComedyDetective FictionDetective Male LeadMysteryRomanceInvestigation

Like Hatsukoi no Akuma, this drama also features Comedy, Detective Fiction, Detective Male Lead, Mystery, and Romance themes with a 36% similarity match.

Detective Mok, a highly intelligent investigator despite his asthma, encounters insurance agent Wai while working on a case. Initially mistaken for a pervert, Mok faces amusing misunderstandings before clearing his name. Wai, later accused of shoplifting and implicated in her boss's murder, finds an ally in Mok who proves her innocence. Despite their newfound friendship, tensions arise due to Mok's financial struggles, leading Wai to foot the bill when they go out. Wai's job is further complicated by Romeo, the leader of a rival insurance team, who intensifies the rivalry between the men's and women's teams.

Recommendation: Tagarin similar to Hatsukoi no Akuma
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Tagarin(タガーリン)

2013Japan
ComedyDetective Female LeadDetective FictionDetective Male LeadMysteryInvestigation

Like Hatsukoi no Akuma, this drama also features Comedy, Detective Female Lead, Detective Fiction, Detective Male Lead, and Mystery themes with a 36% similarity match.

Chihiro requested assistance from Ohta, a detective from the same station, to collaborate on a re-examination of the case. Initially hesitant, Ohta's interest was piqued when Chihiro suggested interviewing high school girls together. He ultimately agreed to join the secretive investigation. There is a rumor circulating about the enigmatic incident that watching the DVD titled "Curse" will result in death. Will these two be able to crack the case?

Recommendation: Flower Grandpa Investigation Unit similar to Hatsukoi no Akuma
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Flower Grandpa Investigation Unit(꽃할배 수사대)

2014South Korea
ComedyDetective FictionDetective Male LeadMysteryRomanceTeamworkCold Male LeadElder Male LeadInvestigationLove TriangleSmart Male Lead

Like Hatsukoi no Akuma, this drama also features Comedy, Detective Fiction, Detective Male Lead, Mystery, Romance, and Teamwork themes with a 33% similarity match.

A trio of detectives in their twenties mysteriously age into 70-year-olds overnight. With the assistance of an experienced detective, they embark on a quest to regain their lost youth.

Recommendation: Keishichou Nasi Goreng ka similar to Hatsukoi no Akuma
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Keishichou Nasi Goreng ka(警視庁 ナシゴレン課)

2016Japan
ComedyDetective Female LeadDetective FictionDetective Male LeadMysteryInvestigationMiniseries

Like Hatsukoi no Akuma, this drama also features Comedy, Detective Female Lead, Detective Fiction, Detective Male Lead, and Mystery themes with a 33% similarity match.

At the age of 25, Kazahaya Kyoko is named as the leader of an investigative unit within the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department known as the Nasi Goreng Division. She takes a unique approach to investigations, preferring to conduct them entirely from within a room and rejecting the traditional legwork methods of the Showa era. Despite rarely leaving her room during investigations, Kyoko demonstrates exceptional insight and deductive abilities in solving challenging cases. The dynamic changes with the arrival of Ishinabe Kanta, a middle-aged man who has always dreamed of becoming a detective and is now assigned to the Nasi Goreng Division. Despite Ishinabe's enthusiasm and insistence on his legwork skills, Kyoko dismisses him as an unnecessary hot-blooded individual.

Recommendation: Senryokugai Sousakan similar to Hatsukoi no Akuma
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Senryokugai Sousakan(戦力外捜査官)

2014Japan
ComedyDetective Female LeadDetective FictionDetective Male LeadMysteryRomanceNovel AdaptationCrime Solving DuoDramaInvestigationMiniseries

Like Hatsukoi no Akuma, this drama also features Comedy, Detective Female Lead, Detective Fiction, Detective Male Lead, Mystery, and Romance themes with a 33% similarity match.

Umizuki Chinami, a mysterious enthusiast, and a successful professional have been appointed to the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department's First Investigative Division as a novice detective. Despite being informed on her first day that she does not fit into their future plans, Chinami is paired with the skilled detective Shitara Kyosuke, who holds a black belt in karate. Kyosuke, the First Investigative Division's top performer, finds himself with Chinami as his partner, despite his once promising future. Despite facing criticism from experienced detectives and feeling like a burden, this inquisitive pair tackles challenging cases and protects Japan.

Recommendation: Shinso wa Mimi no Naka similar to Hatsukoi no Akuma
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Shinso wa Mimi no Naka(真相は耳の中)

2022Japan
ComedyDetective FictionDetective Male LeadMysteryPolice Officer Male LeadPolice Officer Supporting CharacterBreaking The Fourth WallDetective Supporting CharacterPart-time Worker Female LeadSerial KillingsStudent Female LeadTeenager Female Lead

Like Hatsukoi no Akuma, this drama also features Comedy, Detective Fiction, Detective Male Lead, Mystery, Police Officer Male Lead, and Police Officer Supporting Character themes with a 32% similarity match.

Imai Joji, a detective lacking investigative skills, teams up with his deduction enthusiast daughter, Mei, to crack a case that saves his career. The story unfolds as Joji relies on Mei's podcasts to solve the mystery. (DramaWiki)

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Kioku Sosa Season 3: Shinjuku Higashisho Jiken File(記憶捜査3~新宿東署事件ファイル~)

2022Japan
Detective FictionDetective Male LeadMysteryPolice Department SettingPolice Officer Female LeadPolice Officer Supporting CharacterChief Of Police Supporting CharacterDetective Supporting CharacterMiniseriesPolice Inspector Supporting CharacterPolice Sergeant Supporting CharacterThriller

Like Hatsukoi no Akuma, this drama also features Detective Fiction, Detective Male Lead, Mystery, Police Department Setting, Police Officer Female Lead, and Police Officer Supporting Character themes with a 32% similarity match.

Onizuka Ichiro is a proficient investigator who is wheelchair-bound due to an injury that happened just before he retired. Using his intricate "city of memory" stored in his mind, he cracks contemporary cases while reminiscing about past investigations.

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Iryu Sosa Season 7(遺留捜査 第7シリーズ)

2022Japan
Detective FictionDetective Male LeadMysteryPolice Officer Male LeadPolice Officer Supporting CharacterCriminal Supporting CharacterInvestigationMiniseries

Like Hatsukoi no Akuma, this drama also features Detective Fiction, Detective Male Lead, Mystery, Police Officer Male Lead, and Police Officer Supporting Character themes with a 31% similarity match.

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Hamidashi Keiji Jonetsu Kei Season 6(はみだし刑事情熱系 PART6)

2001Japan
ComedyMysteryPolice Officer Male LeadPolice Officer Supporting CharacterRomanceDramaFamilyInvestigation

Like Hatsukoi no Akuma, this drama also features Comedy, Mystery, Police Officer Male Lead, Police Officer Supporting Character, and Romance themes with a 31% similarity match.

Yakami Hyogo and Negishi Reiko, who were previously married, are both police officers. They got divorced when their daughter Miyuki was two years old. Following the divorce, Hyogo lost contact with his ex-wife and daughter, as is common in Japanese divorces. However, due to a bureaucratic error, Hyogo is now working at the police headquarters where Reiko is the chief. The two of them quickly adapt to the situation, with Reiko urging Hyogo to reveal himself to their daughter, who is now a teenager. Hyogo, on the other hand, wants to first establish a connection with his daughter before disclosing his true identity. As the story unfolds, Hyogo and his colleagues, a diverse group of strong-willed individuals, work together to solve various crimes that serve as the main plots of each episode. Meanwhile, the ongoing narrative of Hyogo's relationship with his daughter and ex-wife ties the episodes together. Once Miyuki learns the truth about Hyogo being her father, how will this revelation affect the future dynamics between Hyogo and Reiko?

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Cook Keibu no Bansankai(コック警部の晩餐会)

2016Japan
ComedyDetective Female LeadDetective FictionDetective Male LeadMysteryFoodInvestigationMiniseries

Like Hatsukoi no Akuma, this drama also features Comedy, Detective Female Lead, Detective Fiction, Detective Male Lead, and Mystery themes with a 31% similarity match.

Kokku Hoshimitsu, a seasoned inspector in the First Investigative Division, specializes in solving cases related to food. He firmly believes in the motto "the truth lies in what we eat" and is relentless in his pursuit of justice. He has no patience for criminals who indulge in their favorite meals without remorse after committing heinous crimes. To empathize with the victims, he meticulously reconstructs their last meals, using them as clues to crack the case. His partner, the aspiring detective Nanase Azumi, shares his passion for solving mysteries but struggles to keep up with his unconventional methods. Additionally, she must navigate the challenges of working alongside the demanding detective Nekota Norio.

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SICK'S - Jo no Shou(SICK’S 恕乃抄)

2018Japan
ComedyDetective Female LeadDetective FictionDetective Male LeadMysteryInvestigationShort Length SeriesSupernatural

Like Hatsukoi no Akuma, this drama also features Comedy, Detective Female Lead, Detective Fiction, Detective Male Lead, and Mystery themes with a 31% similarity match.

Once more, we accompany a duo of law enforcement investigators as they pursue individuals with unique capabilities known as SPEC. Following the incidents from earlier sections, the special unit within the MPD Public Security tasked with resolving cases of mysterious nature, Mishou, has been disbanded. In its place, a new specialized division called Tokumu has been established under the Cabinet Information Research Office, focusing solely on cases involving SPEC holders. This division is overseen by Nonomura Koujirou, the younger brother of Nonomura Koutarou.

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SICK'S - Ha no Sho(SICK’S 覇乃抄)

2019Japan
ComedyDetective Female LeadDetective FictionDetective Male LeadMysteryInvestigationMiniseriesSupernatural

Like Hatsukoi no Akuma, this drama also features Comedy, Detective Female Lead, Detective Fiction, Detective Male Lead, and Mystery themes with a 31% similarity match.

Recommendation: SICK'S - Ka no Sho similar to Hatsukoi no Akuma
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SICK'S - Ka no Sho(SICK’S 厩乃抄)

2019Japan
ComedyDetective Female LeadDetective FictionDetective Male LeadMysteryInvestigationMiniseriesSupernatural

Like Hatsukoi no Akuma, this drama also features Comedy, Detective Female Lead, Detective Fiction, Detective Male Lead, and Mystery themes with a 31% similarity match.

Recommendation: Unubore Deka similar to Hatsukoi no Akuma
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Unubore Deka(うぬぼれ刑事)

2010Japan
ComedyPolice Department SettingRomanceSlapstick

Like Hatsukoi no Akuma, this drama also features Comedy, Police Department Setting, Romance, and Slapstick themes with a 31% similarity match.

Known as 'Unubore' to his friends, a 30-year-old single detective believes he is a hit with the ladies. He is a hopeless romantic with a tendency towards arrogance. His strong desire to settle down has led him to purchase an apartment for his future marriage. Every time he encounters a female criminal, he immediately falls in love. Despite his eagerness to pursue a relationship, he always ends up uncovering evidence of their guilt. In a desperate attempt to win their affections, he offers a choice: marry him and avoid arrest. If that fails, he resorts to proposing with an engagement ring and handcuffs. Ultimately, the criminals choose to face the consequences, leaving the detective heartbroken as he puts them in handcuffs.

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BOSS(ボス)

2009Japan
ComedyMysteryPolice Department SettingPolice Officer Female LeadPolice Officer Supporting CharacterTeamworkActionDramaEmotionally Strong Female LeadIndependent Female LeadInvestigationPolice ProceduralSmart Female Lead

Like Hatsukoi no Akuma, this drama also features Comedy, Mystery, Police Department Setting, Police Officer Female Lead, Police Officer Supporting Character, and Teamwork themes with a 30% similarity match.

This series follows a unique team of investigators in a recently established unit dedicated to combating a surge in heinous crimes. Osawa Eriko, a stunning professional who has recently returned from training in the United States, is appointed as the leader of this unit. Despite her intelligence and skills, she struggles to comprehend matters of the heart and remains single. Her stint in the U.S. was actually a step down in her career due to a past relationship mishap. This raises the question of why she was selected to lead the new division. Although the detectives are highly skilled, each of them has their own personal issues or shortcomings, earning them the label of the "problem children" within the police force. Ultimately, it is revealed that the true intent of the division is to segregate these troublesome detectives.

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Keibuho Yabe Kenzo(警部補 矢部謙三)

2010Japan
ComedyDetective Female LeadDetective FictionDetective Male LeadMysteryPolice Department SettingBomb ThreatChief Of Police Supporting CharacterCo-workers' RelationshipInner MonologueMorse CodeThrillerUndercover Agent Female Lead

Like Hatsukoi no Akuma, this drama also features Comedy, Detective Female Lead, Detective Fiction, Detective Male Lead, Mystery, and Police Department Setting themes with a 30% similarity match.

In the TV show Trick, the attention-seeking cop named Yabe Kenzo is now the main focus. He manages to protect the people of Japan from villains not through his intelligence or courage, but rather by sheer coincidence.

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Hakozume: Tatakau! Koban Joshi(ハコヅメ ~交番女子の逆襲~)

2021Japan
ComedyMysteryPolice Department SettingPolice Officer Female LeadSlapstickTeamworkAdapted From A MangaFriendshipHonest Female LeadInvestigationLifeNaive Female LeadSismance

Like Hatsukoi no Akuma, this drama also features Comedy, Mystery, Police Department Setting, Police Officer Female Lead, Slapstick, and Teamwork themes with a 30% similarity match.

20-year-old rookie police officer Kawai Mai is feeling exhausted both physically and mentally from her work at a police box. Despite working for the community, she has never felt valued or fulfilled in her role. Just as she is about to quit, she encounters Fuji Seiko, a former top detective who was transferred to the police box under questionable circumstances. Their unexpected partnership will lead to significant changes in their lives as they navigate cases, daily tasks, and even romance together. As they work side by side, Seiko's true reason for being at the police box is finally revealed.

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Octo: Kanjo Sosakan Shinno Akari(オクトー ~感情捜査官 心野朱梨~)

2022Japan
Detective Female LeadDetective FictionDetective Male LeadMysteryTeamworkInvestigationMiniseriesSupernaturalSupernatural Power

Like Hatsukoi no Akuma, this drama also features Detective Female Lead, Detective Fiction, Detective Male Lead, Mystery, and Teamwork themes with a 29% similarity match.

Shinno Akari possesses a unique talent as a detective - she has the ability to perceive the eight human emotions in vibrant colors. When faced with a challenging case, she joins forces with Detective Kazehaya Ryo to uncover the hidden truths behind disturbing crimes.

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Konkatsu Deka(婚活刑事)

2015Japan
ComedyDetective Female LeadDetective FictionMysteryRomanceNovel AdaptationInvestigationSmart Female LeadStrong Female Lead

Like Hatsukoi no Akuma, this drama also features Comedy, Detective Female Lead, Detective Fiction, Mystery, and Romance themes with a 29% similarity match.

Hanada Yoneko, a 35-year-old detective at Ryogoku Police Precinct, is searching for a life partner while balancing her pursuit of justice alongside her colleague, Fujioka Tsutsuji. Yoneko is determined not to overlook any criminal activities, all while striving for her own happiness. However, she consistently finds that the attractive men she is interested in end up being involved in criminal behavior.

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Detective Chinatown Season 2(唐人街探案第二季)

2024China
ComedyDetective Female LeadDetective FictionDetective Male LeadMysteryPolice Officer Supporting CharacterActionFlashback To PastHacker Female LeadHyperosmiaInvestigationSuspenseThrillerWrongfully Accused

Like Hatsukoi no Akuma, this drama also features Comedy, Detective Female Lead, Detective Fiction, Detective Male Lead, Mystery, and Police Officer Supporting Character themes with a 29% similarity match.

Recent unusual incidents have resurfaced in foreign lands. Alongside Tang Ren's experienced apprentice Lin Mo and the talented hacker Kiko, a host of fresh detectives and personalities have emerged. As they strive to uncover the truth, seasoned investigators reunite to cause a stir in Chinatown once more. This gripping tale blends humor with deep significance, ushering in a fresh era of detective stories.

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SWAT Girls(女特警)

2024China
Police Officer Female LeadPolice Officer Male LeadPolice Officer Supporting CharacterRomanceWeb Series

Like Hatsukoi no Akuma, this drama also features Police Officer Female Lead, Police Officer Male Lead, Police Officer Supporting Character, and Romance themes with a 29% similarity match.

The show depicts a one-of-a-kind special operations team of female officers from the Donghai City Public Security Bureau known as the "Thunderbolt" squad. Comprised of six carefully chosen elite female officers who are part of the "Lightning Strike Team" within the special police division, they are led by Captain Peng Ying Yang. Despite coming from diverse backgrounds, they all share a common aspiration of becoming courageous female special forces officers. Captain Peng Ying Yang is recognized for his strict and demanding leadership style, which sometimes causes tension and resistance within the team. However, as team leader Cheng Han Yue uncovers Peng Ying Yang's history and his deceased girlfriend who was a female criminal police officer killed during an anti-drug operation, the squad begins to comprehend the rationale behind his tough approach. Through rigorous training and perilous missions, the women evolve into skilled special forces officers, demonstrating their bravery and proficiency in managing crises. The series emphasizes the journey of these women as they conquer obstacles and embody the fortitude and resilience of "iron roses" in law enforcement.

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Rookie (2001)(ルーキー!)

2001Japan
ComedyDetective FictionDetective Male LeadMysteryInvestigation

Like Hatsukoi no Akuma, this drama also features Comedy, Detective Fiction, Detective Male Lead, and Mystery themes with a 29% similarity match.

Aida Makoto, a 23-year-old newcomer to the police force, started his career as a rookie detective. Despite his lack of experience, Makoto is known for his friendly personality. He initially pursued a career in public service to navigate through tough economic times, taking various exams along the way. Surprisingly, the only exam he passed was for a police officer position. Assigned to a rural area in Okutama, Makoto anticipated a quiet and simple work life. However, he unexpectedly found himself assisting in the capture of a violent criminal, leading to a commendation and an offer to become a detective. Not one to involve himself in conflicts, Makoto was relieved to learn he would focus on public safety matters rather than criminal cases.

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Keishicho Sosa Ikka 9-Gakari Season 6(警視庁捜査一課9係 6)

2011Japan
Detective FictionDetective Male LeadMysteryPolice Department SettingInvestigation

Like Hatsukoi no Akuma, this drama also features Detective Fiction, Detective Male Lead, Mystery, and Police Department Setting themes with a 29% similarity match.

Aoyagi Yasushi has been appointed as the chief detective of the Ninth Sub-division within the First Investigative Division, under the leadership of Kano Rintaro. The previous chief detective, Murase Kengo, has been promoted to head the Fourteenth Sub-division. The body of Mizushima Akemi, a Ginza hostess, is discovered one day. Akemi's ex-husband, Mitake Toshiyuki, reveals that she had a history of shoplifting which led to their divorce. Despite his mother's disapproval of Akemi, she had been fighting for custody of their son, with Akemi being promised custody if she could improve her financial situation. Akemi had mentioned to Mitake that she was expecting to receive a significant amount of money soon. Meanwhile, Kano comes across an interrogation record connected to a drug dealer's murder that Murase is investigating. It is later revealed that Akemi was a witness in that murder case, but the mystery continues to unfold.

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The Mysteries of Love(談情說案)

2010Hong Kong
Detective FictionMysteryPolice Department SettingPolice Officer Female LeadPolice Officer Male LeadRomanceEmotionally Strong Female LeadFamily RelationshipJournalist Female LeadLawPolice ProceduralProfessor Male LeadRich Man-Poor WomanThriller

Like Hatsukoi no Akuma, this drama also features Detective Fiction, Mystery, Police Department Setting, Police Officer Female Lead, Police Officer Male Lead, and Romance themes with a 29% similarity match.

Tsui Siu Lai comes from a family with a strong background in law enforcement and is known for her sunny and enthusiastic personality. Assigned to Hong Kong's Special Ops Division (SOD), she is excited to continue her family's legacy by fighting crime and helping those in need. Her path crosses with Kingsley King, a brilliant physics professor recently returned to Hong Kong and appointed to a university. Due to Kinglsey's connection to Senior Inspector Lo Tin Hang of SOD, Siu Lai and Kingsley often collaborate on solving criminal cases using science, leading to a budding romance between them. Meanwhile, Senior Inspector Lo Tin Hang faces his own romantic challenges when his journalist friend Nickole returns to Hong Kong, causing Tin Hang to struggle between pursuing a relationship with Nickole and maintaining his playboy lifestyle.

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Team Bulldog: Off-Duty Investigation(번외수사)

2020South Korea
ComedyDetective FictionDetective Male LeadMysteryPolice Department SettingTeamworkActionDramaEccentric Female LeadEccentric Male LeadEmotionally Strong Female LeadInvestigationMultiple MainsSmart Female Lead

Like Hatsukoi no Akuma, this drama also features Comedy, Detective Fiction, Detective Male Lead, Mystery, Police Department Setting, and Teamwork themes with a 29% similarity match.

Renowned for his fervent and remarkably efficient detective skills, Jin Gang Ho will go to any lengths to apprehend the criminals he is tasked with tracking down. Employing all possible methods, Gang Ho exceeds the expectations of his role to capture wrongdoers. Although his spirited approach makes him an exceptional investigator, it complicates his interactions with teammates. With a fervor for cracking even the most challenging cases, Gang Ho has come to prefer working solo. That is, until he encounters Kang Mu Yeong. An overly eager producer of a low-rated investigative show, Mu Yeong shares Gang Ho’s fervent dedication to solving crimes and apprehending offenders. United by their shared zeal for their work, they decide to join forces to improve the world around them. Before long, they are accompanied on their mission by a former criminal profiler, a bar CEO and renowned fighter who has turned over a new leaf, as well as a funeral director who once led the premier autopsy team at the National Forensic Service. This eclectic group quickly evolves into a formidable force in the realm of crime-fighting.

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Keishicho Ikimono Gakari(警視庁いきもの係)

2017Japan
ComedyDetective FictionDetective Male LeadMysteryPolice Officer Female LeadNovel AdaptationAnimalDramaInvestigationMiniseries

Like Hatsukoi no Akuma, this drama also features Comedy, Detective Fiction, Detective Male Lead, Mystery, and Police Officer Female Lead themes with a 28% similarity match.

Sudo Tomozo is a detective who is reassigned to a unit that looks after animals belonging to suspects or missing persons after being removed from investigative duties following an incident. Usuki Keiko, a fellow police officer in the same division, harbors a greater affection for animals than for humans. Keiko utilizes clues gathered from animals found at crime scenes to draw conclusions. Together, Tomozo and Keiko collaborate to solve various cases.

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Keishichou Sousa Ikkachou Season 5(警視庁・捜査一課長season5)

2021Japan
Detective FictionDetective Male LeadMysteryPolice Department SettingInvestigationMiniseries

Like Hatsukoi no Akuma, this drama also features Detective Fiction, Detective Male Lead, Mystery, and Police Department Setting themes with a 27% similarity match.

Recommendation: Keishicho Sosa Ikka 9-Gakari similar to Hatsukoi no Akuma
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Keishicho Sosa Ikka 9-Gakari(警視庁捜査一課9係)

2006Japan
Detective FictionDetective Male LeadMysteryPolice Department SettingInvestigationMiniseries

Like Hatsukoi no Akuma, this drama also features Detective Fiction, Detective Male Lead, Mystery, and Police Department Setting themes with a 27% similarity match.

Kano Rintaro, known as the most unconventional head of a department in the initial division of criminal investigation, strongly dislikes overly elaborate investigation meetings. He delegates the primary investigation tasks to his team members, and occasionally shows up at the crime scene without wearing a tie, actions that may appear enigmatic at first glance. In the detective room of the ninth sub-division, he organizes receipts and prepares his own meals, seemingly indifferent to others. Rumor has it that new detectives under his supervision rarely stay for more than six months.

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Kodomo Keisatsu(コドモ警察)

2012Japan
Detective FictionDetective Male LeadMysteryPolice Department SettingInvestigationMiniseries

Like Hatsukoi no Akuma, this drama also features Detective Fiction, Detective Male Lead, Mystery, and Police Department Setting themes with a 27% similarity match.

A veteran detective in his middle years working in the special investigation division of the Kanagawa Prefectural Police Department undergoes a transformation where his body regresses to that of a child after inhaling a unique gas while pursuing the notorious criminal organization known as Red Venus. (TokyoHive)

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Keishicho Sosa Ikka 9-Gakari Season 9(警視庁捜査一課9係 9)

2014Japan
Detective FictionDetective Male LeadMysteryPolice Department SettingInvestigationMiniseries

Like Hatsukoi no Akuma, this drama also features Detective Fiction, Detective Male Lead, Mystery, and Police Department Setting themes with a 27% similarity match.

Before becoming police officers, each member of the Ninth Section in the First Investigative Division faces personal challenges and difficulties. Despite their conflicting personalities, they are bound by a shared commitment to justice. While they may seem disorganized, they all dedicate themselves to capturing criminals and solving complex cases.

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Keishicho Sosa Ikka 9-Gakari Season 10(警視庁捜査一課9係)

2015Japan
Detective FictionDetective Male LeadMysteryPolice Department SettingInvestigationMiniseries

Like Hatsukoi no Akuma, this drama also features Detective Fiction, Detective Male Lead, Mystery, and Police Department Setting themes with a 27% similarity match.

The unique detectives come together under the leadership of the division head, who may be underestimated but is actually very clever

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Shissonin Sosaku Han: Kieta Shinjitsu(失踪人捜索班 消えた真実)

2025Japan
Detective FictionDetective Male LeadMysteryTeamworkInvestigationMiniseries

Like Hatsukoi no Akuma, this drama also features Detective Fiction, Detective Male Lead, Mystery, and Teamwork themes with a 27% similarity match.

Kinosaki Tatsuhiko, a detective in the First Investigative Division of the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department, worked alongside his partner Sasazuka Shinpei as the top buddy team known for their impressive arrest record. However, one fateful day, Kinosaki's cherished wife, Keiko, vanished without a trace. Shortly after, the body of a freelance journalist, who had been a mentor to Keiko, was discovered, leading Kinosaki to suspect that his wife was somehow connected to the case. Despite his concerns, the police chose not to pursue the investigation, and Kinosaki was taken off the case. Frustrated by the police's baffling inaction, Kinosaki decided to resign and launched the "Missing Persons Search Team," a private detective agency focused on locating missing individuals, with the goal of finding Keiko himself. With the assistance of an eclectic group of specialists and his loyal partner Sasazuka, Kinosaki began to uncover the "hidden truths" surrounding disappearances, revealing a significant darkness within society.

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Eye See: Moso Kioku Sosa Koganei Dai(アイシー~妄想記憶捜査・小金井大~)

2025Japan
ComedyDetective FictionDetective Male LeadMysteryDetective Supporting CharacterInvestigation

Like Hatsukoi no Akuma, this drama also features Comedy, Detective Fiction, Detective Male Lead, and Mystery themes with a 27% similarity match.

Koganei's aspiration has been realized as he has now officially moved to the First Investigation Division. He is determined to leave a positive impression in hopes of being accepted into the Hiiragi Squad. Perhaps he might even awaken his own "camera eye"? Is there a link between the recent jewelry robbery and the seemingly minor theft of a bicycle seat? Koganei Dai, previously of Koganeistation, believes that no case is too large or too trivial.

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The Last Cop Season 2(ラストコップ 2)

2016Japan
ComedyDetective FictionDetective Male LeadMysteryInvestigationMiniseries

Like Hatsukoi no Akuma, this drama also features Comedy, Detective Fiction, Detective Male Lead, and Mystery themes with a 27% similarity match.

In June 2015, Kyogoku suddenly awoke from a 30-year coma following an accident during an investigation

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Iryu Sosa Season 6(遺留捜査 第6シリーズ)

2021Japan
Detective FictionDetective Male LeadMysteryPolice Officer Male LeadPolice Officer Supporting CharacterCriminal Supporting CharacterGun ViolenceInvestigationMiniseriesMusician Supporting CharacterTakarazuka

Like Hatsukoi no Akuma, this drama also features Detective Fiction, Detective Male Lead, Mystery, Police Officer Male Lead, and Police Officer Supporting Character themes with a 26% similarity match.

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D.I.E. Again(古靈精探B)

2009Hong Kong
ComedyMysteryPolice Department SettingRomanceInvestigationSupernaturalSupernatural Power

Like Hatsukoi no Akuma, this drama also features Comedy, Mystery, Police Department Setting, and Romance themes with a 25% similarity match.

It has been six months since the disbandment of D.I.E. (Detective Investigation Extension). While Ying Jing Jing is currently on maternity leave, the rest of the team - Yu Tze Long, Cheung Ching Yee, Tse Siu Feng, and Pang Mei Wan - have resumed their previous positions. Their superiors are struggling to manage the chaos they cause on a daily basis. Following an incident where they embarrassed Chief Superintendent of Police Lau Yut Ding during an anti-vice operation, the higher-ups decide to send them back to re-establish D.I.E. This time, they are under the leadership of Yu Tze Long's former supervisor, Law Yau Hung.

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On-Lie Game(迷網)

2020Hong Kong
MysteryNeighbors' RelationshipPolice Department SettingRomanceTeamworkCrimeEx Comes BackEx-couple RelationshipFamily RelationshipInvestigationPolice Inspector Male LeadPolice Inspector Supporting Character

Like Hatsukoi no Akuma, this drama also features Mystery, Neighbors' Relationship, Police Department Setting, Romance, and Teamwork themes with a 25% similarity match.

Senior Inspector Sze To Chong, also known as "Sunny," is a committed law enforcement officer within the Technology Crime Division. He specializes in solving cases involving phone, Internet, and technology-related fraud. Sunny resides with his parents and younger sibling, holding onto feelings for his ex-girlfriend Vincy, who departed from his life three years ago. A fortuitous encounter reunites Sunny with Vincy, while also introducing a new team member, Inspector Siu Mei Ting, nicknamed "Denise," whom Sunny initially does not see eye to eye with. Sunny's father, who serves as the chairman of the neighborhood committee, is seeking re-election with the backing of his wife, Sister 88, a retired police officer. However, a former ally of Sister 88 has turned adversary, vying for the chairman position herself. Amidst a rise in online scamming targeting Sunny's acquaintances, he and Denise collaborate to apprehend these criminals, even if they operate from abroad.

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Kao (2003)()

2003Japan
Detective Female LeadDetective Male LeadMysteryPolice Department SettingRomanceCharacter DevelopmentDeathDifficult ChildhoodDramaInvestigationMurderPolice Procedural

Like Hatsukoi no Akuma, this drama also features Detective Female Lead, Detective Male Lead, Mystery, Police Department Setting, and Romance themes with a 25% similarity match.

Set in a police department, a drama follows the journey of a woman as she navigates the challenges of a male-dominated environment and grapples with the disparity between reality and her ideals. Hirano Mizuho, a female police officer skilled at creating composite sketches of criminals, possesses a unique ability to peer into the depths of people's souls. Due to a specific incident, she is demoted and transferred to the Public Affairs Office. Nishijima Kosuke, a young detective with a troubled past, joins the department after a traumatic childhood experience of discovering his mother's murder. Each episode delves into the hidden emotions and dark corners of those involved in crimes. The series portrays Mizuho's romantic struggles amidst her professional obligations in a vibrant and engaging manner. With a fresh approach, the show presents a multi-layered mystery, unveiling new cases each time while exploring the intertwined secrets of Mizuho and Nishijima.

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Kuitan Seaaon 2(喰いタン 2 )

2007Japan
ComedyDetective FictionDetective Male LeadMysteryAdapted From A MangaFoodInvestigation

Like Hatsukoi no Akuma, this drama also features Comedy, Detective Fiction, Detective Male Lead, and Mystery themes with a 25% similarity match.

This tale follows a detective with an insatiable hunger. Derived from the manga "Inspector Gourmet" by Terasawa Daisuke.

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Kochikame(こちら葛飾区亀有公園前派出所)

2009Japan
ComedyMysteryPolice Department SettingPolice Officer Male LeadAdapted From A MangaInvestigationMiniseries

Like Hatsukoi no Akuma, this drama also features Comedy, Mystery, Police Department Setting, and Police Officer Male Lead themes with a 25% similarity match.

Located in a local police station in Tokyo, the plot revolves around the wild escapades of Ryotsu Kankichi, a mature police officer. The source of this information is Anime News Network.

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Keishicho Sosa Ikka 9-Gakari Season 4(警視庁捜査一課9係 4)

2009Japan
Detective FictionDetective Male LeadMysteryPolice Department SettingDeathInvestigationMurder

Like Hatsukoi no Akuma, this drama also features Detective Fiction, Detective Male Lead, Mystery, and Police Department Setting themes with a 25% similarity match.

Inaba Marie, a well-known female fortune teller, is found dead, and a list of clients containing the names of influential politicians is discovered at the crime scene. Kano Rintaro, Asawa Naoki, and the Ninth Sub-division team launch an investigation into the murder. The first person to come across the body is revealed to be the daughter of a government official, but Hayasegawa Masumi, the coroner, uncovers a surprising link between the fortune teller and Asawa. Masumi shows a strong preference for communicating with the deceased rather than engaging in conversations with the living, including Kano.

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Beginners!(ビギナーズ! ‏)

2012Japan
ComedyPolice Department SettingPolice Officer Female LeadPolice Officer Male LeadRomanceFriendshipMiniseriesSchool SettingStudent Male LeadUniversityYoung Adult Male LeadYouth

Like Hatsukoi no Akuma, this drama also features Comedy, Police Department Setting, Police Officer Female Lead, Police Officer Male Lead, and Romance themes with a 25% similarity match.

Growing up, Shimura Teppei admired his father who was a motorcycle cop and would participate in marathons. He aspired to be a marathon runner himself, but his father lost his job and disappeared. Teppei ended up becoming a notorious troublemaker in the area. Encouraged by his childhood friend Yuichi, Teppei decided to pursue a career in law enforcement after finishing high school. Despite facing challenges, he managed to pass the entrance exam for the police academy. However, he was placed in a group of reserves, along with seven others, where their main task was to clean the academy grounds under the guidance of assistant teacher Ryuzaki Misaki.

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Mikaiketsu no Onna: Keishichou Bunsho Sousakan(未解決の女 警視庁文書捜査官)

2018Japan
ComedyDetective Female LeadDetective FictionMysteryTeamworkNovel AdaptationCold CaseInvestigationMiniseriesPolice ProceduralRighteous Female LeadSismance

Like Hatsukoi no Akuma, this drama also features Comedy, Detective Female Lead, Detective Fiction, Mystery, and Teamwork themes with a 25% similarity match.

Detective Tomo Yashiro has been instructed to move to the Sixth Special Investigations Unit, which is responsible for analyzing documents related to unresolved cases. Upon starting her new position, she partners with senior detective Risa Narumi, known as the "witch of document deciphering" due to her unique talent for anticipating the characteristics and ideas of a writer based on their writings. (tvjapan.net)

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Jikou Keisatsu Hajimemashita(時効警察はじめました)

2019Japan
ComedyDetective Male LeadMysteryPolice Department SettingPolice Officer Female LeadDeathEccentric Female LeadEpisodic FormatHobbiesMiniseriesSmart Male LeadWorkplace Setting

Like Hatsukoi no Akuma, this drama also features Comedy, Detective Male Lead, Mystery, Police Department Setting, and Police Officer Female Lead themes with a 25% similarity match.

After spending 12 years working for the FBI in America, Shuichiro Kiriyama comes back to Japan. He resumes his work with the Statute of Limitation Management Department, which has become a less demanding job since the abolishment of the statute of limitation for serious crimes like murder in April 2010. As a side project, Shuichiro Kiriyama delves into investigating unresolved cases that are on the verge of being closed due to the expiration of the statute of limitation. Shizuka Mikazuki joins him once more in this endeavor.

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Tokuso 9 Season 2(特捜9 season2)

2019Japan
Detective FictionDetective Male LeadMysteryPolice Department SettingInvestigationSuspenseThriller

Like Hatsukoi no Akuma, this drama also features Detective Fiction, Detective Male Lead, Mystery, and Police Department Setting themes with a 25% similarity match.

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MIU 404(MIU404)

2020Japan
ComedyDetective Male LeadMysteryPolice Department SettingPolice Officer Supporting CharacterBromanceCrime Solving DuoFlashback To PastFriendshipInvestigationPolice ProceduralSmart Male Lead

Like Hatsukoi no Akuma, this drama also features Comedy, Detective Male Lead, Mystery, Police Department Setting, and Police Officer Supporting Character themes with a 25% similarity match.

The Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department's Mobile Investigative Unit, also known as MIU, is dedicated to resolving cases within a 24-hour timeframe. Detective Shima Kazumi, known for his intelligence and strong observation and communication abilities, has recently been chosen to join MIU. Despite his skills, Shima struggles to trust others and has difficulty finding a suitable partner within the unit. Eventually, he is paired with Police Officer Ibuki Ai from a police substation. Ibuki had applied to join MIU but was unsuccessful due to his lack of detective experience and knowledge, despite being in top physical condition. Shima becomes apprehensive upon learning about Ibuki's background, but the two finally meet for the first time.

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Kioku Sosa Season 2: Shinjuku Higashisho Jiken File(記憶捜査2〜新宿東署事件ファイル〜)

2020Japan
Detective FictionDetective Male LeadMysteryPolice Department SettingPolice Officer Female LeadDetective Supporting CharacterInvestigationMiniseriesPolice Inspector Supporting CharacterPolice Sergeant Supporting CharacterSuspenseThriller

Like Hatsukoi no Akuma, this drama also features Detective Fiction, Detective Male Lead, Mystery, Police Department Setting, and Police Officer Female Lead themes with a 25% similarity match.

Onizuka Ichiro became wheelchair-bound after being attacked by a criminal, causing him to lose the use of his legs. Despite retiring, he was brought back to lead the Judicial Section of Shinjuku Higashi Police Precinct's Criminal Affairs Division due to his track record of solving numerous cases. When a deceased individual, identified as Matsumoto Yugo, was discovered in Shinjuku Botanical Garden, Onizuka recognized the name from a recent report filed by Matsumoto regarding the theft of his bicycle. Alongside his colleagues Toyama Saki and Jin Keitaro, who was reassigned from Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department's First Investigative Division to the precinct, Onizuka initiates an investigation into the case. However, the precinct's new police chief, Azuma Kanata, expresses displeasure at their involvement and clashes with Keitaro over the investigation approach.

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Nemesis(ネメシス)

2021Japan
ComedyDetective FictionDetective Male LeadMysteryPolice Department SettingDetective Supporting CharacterInvestigationInvoluntarily Missing PersonMiniseriesPersonal Assistant Female LeadSmart Female LeadSmart Male Lead

Like Hatsukoi no Akuma, this drama also features Comedy, Detective Fiction, Detective Male Lead, Mystery, and Police Department Setting themes with a 25% similarity match.

Kazama Naoki, a skilled investigator working for the private company Nemesis in Yokohama, is searching for Mikami Anna's father, Hajime, who is a scientist. Teaming up with Kurita Kazuaki, the owner of Nemesis and a friend of Hajime, they work together to solve challenging cases that may hold the key to his disappearance. Uncovering connections to a long-buried event from 20 years ago, Anna remains unaware of Kazama and Kurita's involvement in the mystery.

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Tokuso 9 Season 4(特捜9 season4)

2021Japan
Detective FictionDetective Male LeadMysteryPolice Department SettingInvestigationSuspenseThriller

Like Hatsukoi no Akuma, this drama also features Detective Fiction, Detective Male Lead, Mystery, and Police Department Setting themes with a 25% similarity match.

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Kon Katsu Tantei(婚活探偵)

2022Japan
ComedyDetective Male LeadMysteryRomanceAdapted From A Short StoryInvestigationMiniseries

Like Hatsukoi no Akuma, this drama also features Comedy, Detective Male Lead, Mystery, and Romance themes with a 25% similarity match.

In the story, Kurosaki Ryuji, a detective in his forties, is portrayed as dedicated to his work but struggles to attract female attention. Despite this, he is determined to solve cases and find a partner while managing the various mysteries that come his way at the office.