Hitomi - Asian drama recommendation
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Hitomi()

2008Japan
AsadoraDanceDramaFamilyFoster CareFoster Mother-Foster Daughter RelationshipFoster Mother-Foster Son RelationshipGrandpa-Granddaughter RelationshipLifeShop Owner Supporting CharacterShort Length SeriesStudent Supporting Character

The 78th NHK Asadora series features a character named Hitomi. Set in the traditional shitamachi district of Tokyo, the show follows 20-year-old Hitomi as she becomes the catalyst for her divorced mother and estranged grandfather to come together and rebuild their family bond. Despite facing various challenges and everyday issues, the story unfolds with a touch of humor. Hitomi's upbringing is a central theme, and the family's reconciliation is triggered by the passing of her grandmother. Hitomi seizes the opportunity to attend the funeral in Sapporo and pursue her dream of becoming a dancer, inadvertently causing disruptions in her grandfather's life.

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Recommendation: Watashi no Aozora similar to Hitomi
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Watashi no Aozora(私の青空)

2000Japan
AsadoraDramaFamilyLifeShort Length SeriesMelodrama

Like Hitomi, this drama also features Asadora, Drama, Family, Life, and Short Length Series themes with a 38% similarity match.

The 62nd NHK Asadora Drama titled Watashi no Aozora is set in Oma-cho, Aomori and Chuo-ku, Tokyo. The series follows the journey of Kitayama Nazuna, a young mother, and her son Taiyo from Ohma, a small town in Aomori. Taiyo's father, Murai Kento, had dreams of becoming a professional boxer but had to give up due to a detached retina. Unaware of Nazuna's pregnancy, Kento left for America with another woman for eye treatment. After a successful operation, he returned to boxing but faced challenges in achieving success. Meanwhile, Nazuna gave birth to Taiyo and moved to Tokyo in search of Kento. Their paths cross by chance, leading Kento to try to reconnect with his newfound family. The series delves into their journey as they navigate the complexities of forming a family together.

Recommendation: Welkame similar to Hitomi
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Welkame(ウェルかめ)

2009Japan
AsadoraDramaFamilyLifeShort Length SeriesBusiness

Like Hitomi, this drama also features Asadora, Drama, Family, Life, and Short Length Series themes with a 38% similarity match.

The 81st NHK Asadora introduces a new series titled Welkame. The plot follows Nami, a young woman who grew up in a minshuku. After moving to Tokyo for a job at a magazine company, she unexpectedly loses her position and is forced to return to her hometown, where she must navigate relationships with her family and old friends.

Recommendation: Hiyokko similar to Hitomi
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Hiyokko(ひよっこ)

2017Japan
AsadoraDramaFamilyLifeShop Owner Supporting CharacterShort Length SeriesComedyFriendshipNice Female LeadRomanceShowa EraYouth

Like Hitomi, this drama also features Asadora, Drama, Family, Life, Shop Owner Supporting Character, and Short Length Series themes with a 33% similarity match.

Yatabe Mineko, a 17-year-old girl, was raised in a family of seven in a mountain village located in northeastern Ibaraki Prefecture. Her father, Minoru, left for Tokyo to seek employment and earn extra income, but failed to return for the New Year. Determined to find him, Mineko convinces her family to allow her to go to Tokyo and promises to send money back home. In the autumn of 1964, Mineko, along with her childhood friends Tokiko and Mitsuo, secures jobs at a small factory in a working-class neighborhood of Tokyo. Despite facing challenges and moments of disappointment in her search for her father, Mineko starts to build a life in Tokyo through various encounters with locals, friends, and colleagues. The question remains: will she succeed in reuniting with her father?

Recommendation: Scarlet similar to Hitomi
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Scarlet(スカーレット)

2019Japan
AsadoraDramaFamilyLifeShort Length SeriesHistoricalPotteryRomance

Like Hitomi, this drama also features Asadora, Drama, Family, Life, and Short Length Series themes with a 33% similarity match.

Kawahara Kimiko, the oldest of three sisters, was born in Osaka in 1937. When she was nine years old, her family relocated to Shigaraki in Shiga Prefecture. Surrounded by the local Shigaraki pottery, Kimiko developed a passion for ceramics and aspired to become a ceramics artist. Despite the challenges she faced as a woman in a male-dominated industry, she persevered and built a groundbreaking career in ceramic arts, from her early years to her marriage.

Recommendation: Churasan similar to Hitomi
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Churasan( ちゅらさん )

2001Japan
AsadoraDramaFamilyLifeShort Length SeriesDoctor Male LeadMedicalNurse Female LeadRomance

Like Hitomi, this drama also features Asadora, Drama, Family, Life, and Short Length Series themes with a 31% similarity match.

The NHK Asadora Renzoku Drama titled Churasan tells the story of Kohagura Eri, a young woman born on Kohamajima Island in Okinawa on May 15, 1972, the day Okinawa was returned to Japan from the U.S. When Kamimura Shizuko and her two sons, Kazuya and Fumiya, visit Eri's family's small inn, they are warmly welcomed by her fun-loving yet quirky family. Eri is surprised to learn that Kazuya is terminally ill, prompting Shizuko and her sons to spend their final days together in the beautiful Okinawan nature. After Kazuya's passing, Fumiya and Eri make a promise to marry in the future. Eventually, Fumiya and his mother leave the island to return to Tokyo. Years later, Eri works as a nurse and Fumiya as a doctor at the same hospital in Tokyo, where they are reunited.

Recommendation: Manten similar to Hitomi
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Manten(まんてん)

2002Japan
AsadoraDramaFamilyLifeShort Length SeriesBusinessOuter SpaceRomanceSpace Travel

Like Hitomi, this drama also features Asadora, Drama, Family, Life, and Short Length Series themes with a 31% similarity match.

The 67th NHK Asadora Drama follows the story of Manten, a young woman who grew up on a small island in southern Japan surrounded by nature. Inspired by her father, who disappeared at sea when she was eight years old, Manten holds onto his dream of space exploration. At eighteen, Manten faces pressure from her mother to decide on a career path or start paying rent, while also dealing with a declaration of love from a childhood friend. Despite these challenges, Manten remains determined to pursue her dream of joining Japan's National Space Development Agency, NASDA. However, she realizes that achieving this goal will require hard work and dedication, including obtaining a college education and gaining three years of experience in the field. As Manten navigates the complexities of life and love, she remains steadfast in her pursuit of space travel, making unlikely friendships along the way.

Recommendation: Teppan similar to Hitomi
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Teppan(てっぱん)

2010Japan
AsadoraDramaFamilyLifeShort Length SeriesBusinessFoodRestaurantRestaurateur Female Lead

Like Hitomi, this drama also features Asadora, Drama, Family, Life, and Short Length Series themes with a 31% similarity match.

Akari's biological mother hails from Osaka. In order to delve deeper into her roots, she relocates to Osaka to reside with her grandmother. It is revealed that Akari's grandmother shut down the okonomiyaki eatery following the departure of Akari's adolescent mother. Subsequently, Akari takes it upon herself to revive the okonomiyaki restaurant and launch the business independently.

Recommendation: Kaze no Haruka similar to Hitomi
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Kaze no Haruka(風のハルカ)

2005Japan
AsadoraFamilyLifeShort Length SeriesYouth

Like Hitomi, this drama also features Asadora, Family, Life, and Short Length Series themes with a 31% similarity match.

When Haruka was nine years old, she moved from Osaka to Yufuin with her father, Yosuke, and younger sister, Asuka. Yosuke wanted to start a restaurant in the town. Haruka's mother, Yuko, stayed in Osaka, leading to her parents getting a divorce shortly after. Yosuke opened a restaurant but had to close it down not long after. Fast forward ten years, Haruka is working part-time while attending junior college to support her family. Yuko, concerned about Haruka, invites her to Osaka and offers her a job. Despite not forgiving her mother, Haruka decides to work in Osaka to help Yosuke reopen the restaurant. Haruka's experiences in Osaka help her to better understand her mother and she excels as a tour planner, utilizing her knack for pleasing people.

Recommendation: Imo Tako Nankin similar to Hitomi
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Imo Tako Nankin(芋たこなんきん)

2006Japan
AsadoraDramaFamilyLifeShort Length Series1960sBusinessComedyMarried Female LeadWriter Female Lead

Like Hitomi, this drama also features Asadora, Drama, Family, Life, and Short Length Series themes with a 29% similarity match.

The 75th NHK Asadora is titled Imo Tako Nankin and is set in 1962 Osaka. The series is inspired by an essay written by Tanabe Seiko, an acclaimed writer, which reflects on her own life. The main character, Hanaoka Machiko, is a 37-year-old single woman who works at a hardware store in Osaka City and also pursues writing. After falling ill from overwork, Machiko meets and falls in love with Tokunaga Kenjiro, a doctor who treats her. They eventually marry, but Kenjiro comes with a large extended family, including his five children, brother, sister, and parents. The drama follows Machiko as she navigates her new family dynamics while continuing to pursue her career as a novelist in a humorous and heartwarming manner.

Recommendation: Watashi no Aozora 2002 similar to Hitomi
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Watashi no Aozora 2002(私の青空 2002)

2002Japan
AsadoraDramaFamilyLifeMelodramaMiniseries

Like Hitomi, this drama also features Asadora, Drama, Family, and Life themes with a 29% similarity match.

Hey, stay away from him... well, he may not be my husband, but he belongs to me! Due to popular demand, the My Blue Sky story continues! What happened to Nazuna, her lively son Taiyo, and Kento, the man who left them to pursue a career in boxing? The last time we saw Nazuna two years ago, she had chosen to keep her child and remain in Tokyo after being abandoned at the wedding altar. Being a single mother was challenging, but she and her son were able to create a comfortable life for themselves. Now, Kento and Nazuna have reunited, and although they are not married, they live in separate apartments nearby, each following their own aspirations. Taiyo, getting ready for fourth grade, receives support from both his parents, and their unconventional family dynamic surprisingly works well. Things take a twist when Kento falls in love with another woman. Koyuki, reserved and timid, is the complete opposite of the outgoing and direct Nazuna. Nazuna and Taiyo are forced to reconsider their unique family setup as a result. Nazuna decides to confront the situation head-on and fight for the family she has built. Get ready, anything can happen!

Recommendation: Sakura (2002) similar to Hitomi
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Sakura (2002)(さくら)

2002Japan
AsadoraDramaLifeShort Length SeriesStudent Supporting CharacterComedyJunior High SchoolSchool SettingTeacher Female LeadTeenager Supporting CharacterYouth

Like Hitomi, this drama also features Asadora, Drama, Life, Short Length Series, and Student Supporting Character themes with a 28% similarity match.

Sakura follows the journey of Matsushita Sakura, a fourth-generation Japanese American woman from Hawaii, who relocates to a quaint town in Gifu, Japan to work as a language teacher for middle school students

Recommendation: Honmamon similar to Hitomi
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Honmamon(ほんまもん)

2001Japan
AsadoraDramaFamilyLifeShort Length SeriesBusinessChef Female LeadFoodRestaurantRestaurateur Supporting CharacterRomance

Like Hitomi, this drama also features Asadora, Drama, Family, Life, and Short Length Series themes with a 28% similarity match.

Yamanaka Konoha, an 18-year-old girl from the rural Kumano area of Wakayama prefecture, comes from a family that relies on forestry for their livelihood. Konoha's mother, Senri, is a teacher of traditional farming methods and local history to tourists, while her father, Ichiro, dreams of opening a restaurant in Osaka. Konoha was raised in the forested hills by her grandfather, Sadamichi, who taught her ranger skills and meditation techniques. With a natural talent for tasting food, Konoha decides to pursue a career as a chef after her grandmother's passing. She joins her father in leaving Kumano for Osaka, where she plans to learn the art of cooking while Ichiro works towards opening his own restaurant.

Recommendation: Gegege no Nyobo similar to Hitomi
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Gegege no Nyobo(ゲゲゲの女房)

2010Japan
AsadoraDramaFamilyLifeShort Length SeriesAdapted From An AutobiographyBusinessComic IndustryDisabilityHistoricalRomance

Like Hitomi, this drama also features Asadora, Drama, Family, Life, and Short Length Series themes with a 28% similarity match.

The narrative focuses on the experiences of a married couple, as narrated by Mura. (Tokyograph) Based on the memoir "Gegege no Nyobo" penned by Mura Nunoe, the spouse of manga artist Mizuki Shigeru. Presented as the 82nd NHK Asadora.

Recommendation: Beppin-san similar to Hitomi
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Beppin-san(べっぴんさん)

2016Japan
AsadoraDramaFamilyLifeShort Length SeriesBusinessFriendshipHistoricalHistorical FictionShowa EraWorld War 2

Like Hitomi, this drama also features Asadora, Drama, Family, Life, and Short Length Series themes with a 28% similarity match.

Sumire, a girl born in the affluent area of Kobe during the early Showa era, dedicated herself to creating children's clothing as a means of livelihood following the destruction of war. Eventually, she went on to open the first children's goods store in Japan.

Recommendation: Tenka similar to Hitomi
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Tenka(天花)

2004Japan
AsadoraFamilyLifeShort Length SeriesCountryside SettingNurse Female LeadRomance

Like Hitomi, this drama also features Asadora, Family, Life, and Short Length Series themes with a 27% similarity match.

The narrative follows Tenka, a 17-year-old girl born and raised in Sendai, Miyagi prefecture. When her father changes jobs, her family relocates to Tokyo. Tenka stays briefly with her grandfather, a passionate rice farmer residing at Igune, a forest surrounded by vast rice fields in the Sendai plains. Upon completing high school, she moves to Kichijyoji in Tokyo to live with her family in a residence situated on the grounds of a temple owned by her grandfather's longtime friend, Suzuki Shozo. Also on the property is a small nursery school operated by Shozo's wife, Yoshiko. Tenka begins to contemplate a career as a pediatric nurse. Over time, it is revealed that Tenka's family and the Suzuki Shozo family have a deep-rooted connection spanning generations. Tenka discovers that she is betrothed to Shozo's grandson, Ryunosuke, as per an agreement between her grandfather and Shozo. (DramaWiki) Notable locations in the story include Sendai, Miyagi and Musashino, Tokyo.

Recommendation: Tsubasa (2009) similar to Hitomi
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Tsubasa (2009)(つばさ)

2009Japan
AsadoraFamilyLifeShort Length SeriesBroadcasting IndustryComedyDJ Female Lead

Like Hitomi, this drama also features Asadora, Family, Life, and Short Length Series themes with a 27% similarity match.

The narrative centers around Tsubasa, a 20-year-old woman who prioritizes her family and their business. Her world is shaken when her long-lost mother returns home. In order to repay her mother's debts, Tsubasa takes on a job as a DJ at a local radio station.

Recommendation: Hanbun, Aoi similar to Hitomi
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Hanbun, Aoi(半分、青い。)

2018Japan
AsadoraDramaFamilyLifeShort Length SeriesChildhood Friends RelationshipFriendshipHistoricalInventor Female LeadManga Artist Female LeadMother-Daughter RelationshipRomance

Like Hitomi, this drama also features Asadora, Drama, Family, Life, and Short Length Series themes with a 26% similarity match.

Nireno Suzume was born in 1971 in Gifu Prefecture to parents who operated a small eatery in a rural town

Recommendation: My Old Friend similar to Hitomi
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My Old Friend(마이 올드 프렌드)

2016South Korea
DramaFamilyGrandpa-Granddaughter RelationshipLifeShort Length SeriesAge GapAge GapComedyFather-Daughter RelationshipFather-Son RelationshipMiniseriesWeb SeriesYouth

Like Hitomi, this drama also features Drama, Family, Grandpa-Granddaughter Relationship, Life, and Short Length Series themes with a 26% similarity match.

A story revolves around a grandfather and his granddaughter, whose contrasting personalities come together over a weekend, allowing them to develop a friendship and strengthen their connection.

Recommendation: The Mother similar to Hitomi
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The Mother(大地情深)

2013China
DramaFamilyLife

Like Hitomi, this drama also features Drama, Family, and Life themes with a 25% similarity match.

Recommendation: Sakura Saku Made similar to Hitomi
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Sakura Saku Made(桜咲くまで)

2004Japan
DramaFamilyLife

Like Hitomi, this drama also features Drama, Family, and Life themes with a 25% similarity match.

Recommendation: Shades of Life similar to Hitomi
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Shades of Life(我們的天空)

2014Hong Kong
DramaFamilyLife

Like Hitomi, this drama also features Drama, Family, and Life themes with a 25% similarity match.

Yu Yang, a well-respected former school principal, has a strong love for traditional Chinese culture and values family above all else. His oldest child, Jack Wu, earned a degree in journalism and now works as an editor for a magazine. Jack is known for his inquisitive nature and occasionally disagrees with his father on social matters. With a 40-year age gap, Yu Yang and his daughter, Zoie Tam, struggle to connect due to their differing perspectives shaped by different generations. Yu Yang also finds it challenging to adapt to the fast-paced changes brought by modern technology. Luckily, his daughter-in-law, Elaine Yiu, effectively manages the household as a devoted mother and wife. As their son grows, the family faces tough decisions regarding his education, leading to heightened emotions for all involved. The show delves into key issues affecting Hong Kong residents, such as education, housing, an aging population, youth competitiveness, Mainland China relations, and immigration trends. Through each episode, the series realistically portrays these challenges, striking a chord with viewers.

Recommendation: The Floating Generation similar to Hitomi
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The Floating Generation(島嶼協奏曲)

2024Hong Kong
DramaFamilyLife

Like Hitomi, this drama also features Drama, Family, and Life themes with a 25% similarity match.

Three women, each at a different point in their lives, are looking to start fresh in a new country for various personal reasons. Faye, who got married young, recently discovered her husband's infidelity. Seeking a change of scenery, she pays a visit to her closest friend in Taipei with the intention of finding a new partner to settle down with. Meanwhile, Lydia and Leo, a married couple who were both successful in their careers, decided to leave their high-paying jobs in Hong Kong and relocate to Green Island to manage a hotel. Despite their initial admiration for the laid-back lifestyle on the island, they face challenges as Lydia's perfectionism clashes with the business setbacks caused by the pandemic, leading to tensions with local partners and conflicts with Leo. Lastly, Yvonne, an art teacher working on a temporary basis in Taipei, receives news that her contract will not be renewed. Worried about readjusting to the fast-paced life in Hong Kong, she is determined to find a way to stay in Taiwan with the help of her colleagues Shun Wan and Yu Shan. However, Yvonne must confront her true motivations for wanting to remain in Taiwan.

Recommendation: Zoku Heisei Meoto Jawan similar to Hitomi
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Zoku Heisei Meoto Jawan(続・平成夫婦茶碗)

2002Japan
DramaFamilyLife

Like Hitomi, this drama also features Drama, Family, and Life themes with a 25% similarity match.

Recommendation: Boku to Kanojo to Kanojo no Ikiru Michi similar to Hitomi
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Boku to Kanojo to Kanojo no Ikiru Michi(僕と彼女と彼女の生きる道)

2004Japan
DramaFamilyLife

Like Hitomi, this drama also features Drama, Family, and Life themes with a 25% similarity match.

The central theme of this television series revolves around the connections between parents and children, as well as between spouses. It delves into the complexities of love, the essence of life, and the pursuit of genuine happiness. The protagonist is taken by surprise when his wife suddenly expresses her desire for a divorce, despite his belief that he was a devoted husband. Without providing a reason, she packs her things and leaves, leaving behind their 7-year-old daughter. This leaves the man to navigate life as a single parent to Rin, their daughter, amidst an uncomfortable atmosphere at home. Struggling with unfamiliar household responsibilities and the care of Rin, Tetsuro grapples with feelings of anger and stress, all while being unsure of his daughter's emotional state.

Recommendation: Last Present (2004) similar to Hitomi
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Last Present (2004)(ラストプレゼント ~娘と生きる最後の夏~)

2004Japan
DramaFamilyLife

Like Hitomi, this drama also features Drama, Family, and Life themes with a 25% similarity match.

Hiraki Asuka has been given a terminal cancer diagnosis with only three months to live. She decides to reconnect with her daughter and ex-husband, whom she had previously left behind, in order to make the most of her remaining time and rekindle their relationships.

Recommendation: Wataru Seken wa Oni Bakari 7 similar to Hitomi
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Wataru Seken wa Oni Bakari 7(渡る世間は鬼ばかり7)

2004Japan
DramaFamilyLife

Like Hitomi, this drama also features Drama, Family, and Life themes with a 25% similarity match.

Recommendation: Panda is Coming to the Town similar to Hitomi
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Panda is Coming to the Town(パンダが町にやってくる)

2008Japan
DramaFamilyLife

Like Hitomi, this drama also features Drama, Family, and Life themes with a 25% similarity match.

The unique title "Panda" refers to a panda outfit worn by the main character, a 29-year-old woman known for her talent. She was once praised as a child prodigy actress and had successful songs as a singer, but her career took a different path after turning 20. Nowadays, radio DJs and TV show hosts wear panda costumes, while she remains attached to her favorite song. She falls in love with a younger man at a cake shop in her neighborhood and they marry, pledging to pursue their dreams as a singer and pastry chef. However, their newlywed bliss is disrupted when her older sister and three children move in, causing challenges in their relationship. The drama follows the couple as they navigate the early hurdles of marriage, exploring themes of family, love, and life through the eyes of a talented woman married to a bakery owner.

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Wataru Seken wa Oni Bakari 10(渡る世間は鬼ばかり10)

2010Japan
DramaFamilyLife

Like Hitomi, this drama also features Drama, Family, and Life themes with a 25% similarity match.

Recommendation: Jia Shi Wu Li similar to Hitomi
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Jia Shi Wu Li(家事无理)

2007China
DramaFamilyLife

Like Hitomi, this drama also features Drama, Family, and Life themes with a 25% similarity match.

The narrative revolves around a pair of individuals with contrasting backgrounds who encounter challenges in their romantic relationship, personal lives, and professional endeavors

Recommendation: Mothers 2017: The Pregnant Homeless Women similar to Hitomi
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Mothers 2017: The Pregnant Homeless Women(マザーズ2017 野宿の妊婦)

2017Japan
DramaFamilyLife

Like Hitomi, this drama also features Drama, Family, and Life themes with a 25% similarity match.

Madoka, a pregnant homeless woman, sought assistance from Takako Okada, the leader of "Smile Baby," as she approached her due date. While originally planning to give her baby to a man she met online, Madoka switched to another organization called "Online Adoption" after being offered money in exchange for the baby. Using the funds she received from Nonogaki, the representative of the new organization, Madoka paid for nursing school tuition in hopes of gaining independence. However, she grew concerned about Nonogaki's motives and attempted to cancel the agreement. Nonogaki demanded double the amount of money received in order to terminate the contract and coerced Madoka into signing away parental rights with a lawyer. Nonogaki operated as a middleman profiting from connecting babies with adoptive parents without considering the well-being of the children. Despite her reservations, Madoka ultimately delivered her baby to the elderly adoptive parents at the specified location.

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Happiness Simple(福好简单)

2012Taiwan
DramaFamilyLife

Like Hitomi, this drama also features Drama, Family, and Life themes with a 25% similarity match.

Recommendation: Flavor of Life similar to Hitomi
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Flavor of Life(含笑食堂)

2013Taiwan
DramaFamilyLife

Like Hitomi, this drama also features Drama, Family, and Life themes with a 25% similarity match.

Liu Han Xiao decided to step away quietly to fulfill her duty as a daughter. At the age of 40, she made the difficult decision to leave her career as a Realty Commissioner and reopen her parents' canteen to start anew. Qiu Luan, aged 60, remained indifferent towards her husband who had left their home years ago for another woman. However, when her father, Liu Gui De, returned home after years of abandonment due to dementia, brought back by the woman he had been involved with, how would Qiu Luan react to his return? How would Han Xiao, her brother, and Xin Hui, who had missed out on 20 years of love, adjust to this new situation?

Recommendation: Open Mind, Open Possibility similar to Hitomi
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Open Mind, Open Possibility(心开运转)

2013Taiwan
DramaFamilyLife

Like Hitomi, this drama also features Drama, Family, and Life themes with a 25% similarity match.

Recommendation: Park No.8 similar to Hitomi
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Park No.8(8號公園)

2018Taiwan
DramaLifeShort Length Series

Like Hitomi, this drama also features Drama, Life, and Short Length Series themes with a 25% similarity match.

A community resides close to park number 8, each person with their own unique narrative. The tale follows five individuals navigating life in their fifties. (ChineseDrama.info)

Recommendation: Fight (2005) similar to Hitomi
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Fight (2005)(ファイト)

2005Japan
AsadoraDramaFamilyLifeShort Length SeriesAnimalFactory Owner Supporting CharacterFriendshipHorseHorse RacingSinger Supporting CharacterSlight RomanceStudent Female LeadYouth

Like Hitomi, this drama also features Asadora, Drama, Family, Life, and Short Length Series themes with a 24% similarity match.

The narrative follows Yuu, a fifteen-year-old girl whose family is torn apart following an incident at her father's spring factory. Despite facing numerous challenges, Yuu remains determined to overcome them with a positive outlook, eagerly anticipating the day when her family will be whole once more. (

Recommendation: Everybody Say Kungdari similar to Hitomi
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Everybody Say Kungdari(모두 다 쿵따리)

2019South Korea
DramaFamilyGrandpa-Granddaughter RelationshipLifeCountryside SettingGrandpa-Grandson RelationshipNice Male LeadSecond ChanceVillage Setting

Like Hitomi, this drama also features Drama, Family, Grandpa-Granddaughter Relationship, and Life themes with a 24% similarity match.

Bo Mi is a Korean adoptee residing in the United States. She enjoys her life in New York, but finds herself embroiled in an unforeseen situation. Lacking U.S. citizenship, Bo Mi is deported from the country and returns to her native village of Kungdari in South Korea. In Kungdari, she encounters Soo Ho, who previously had a successful career in finance in the United States. However, in order to create a natural treatment for his sick daughter, Soo Ho decided to settle in Kungdari.

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New Kids War Season 2(新キッズ・ウォー2)

2006Japan
DramaFamilyLifeStudent Supporting CharacterFamily RelationshipMultiple MainsSchool BullyingSchool RivalrySchool Setting

Like Hitomi, this drama also features Drama, Family, Life, and Student Supporting Character themes with a 24% similarity match.

In the sequel to "New Kids War," the story revolves around Otsuki Kaori, a teacher who eventually marries Kawai Hana's father. They now reside together with Hana and Yuta in their home. The arrival of Kaori's daughter, Momoko, and Hana's grandmother, Namie, to the Kawai household marks the beginning of a fresh conflict.

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Qi Nian Zhi Yang(七年之痒)

2024China
DramaFamilyShort Length SeriesWeb Series

Like Hitomi, this drama also features Drama, Family, and Short Length Series themes with a 23% similarity match.

Recommendation: Pearl similar to Hitomi
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Pearl(爱闪亮)

2013China
DramaFamilyLifeRomance

Like Hitomi, this drama also features Drama, Family, and Life themes with a 23% similarity match.

Divided into two sections, the initial segment is known as Ai Shan Liang with 33 episodes, while the latter part is titled Shan Liang Ai with 37 episodes. Pearl, also known as Zhen Zhu, was brought up by her grandmother after her mother abandoned her to marry a prosperous doctor. Her aspiration is to excel as a clothing designer, and she puts in a great deal of effort to make her dream come true. She falls in love with wealthy "Fu Er Dai" He Zhi Wei, and after overcoming numerous challenges posed by their families, they tie the knot. Zhen Zhu becomes pregnant, but tragically, Zhi Wei is involved in an accident, leaving her widowed and pregnant. Five years later, Zhen Zhu is looking after her child and her late husband's family. To support them, she secures a position at a clothing design firm. Through her determination and kindness, Zhen Zhu touches the lives of those around her and gradually moves closer to realizing her dream as a clothing designer.

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Mikon Rokushimai 2(みこん六姉妹2)

2008Japan
DramaFamilyLifeComedy

Like Hitomi, this drama also features Drama, Family, and Life themes with a 23% similarity match.

Recommendation: Happiness From The Clouds similar to Hitomi
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Happiness From The Clouds(幸福从天而降)

2014China
DramaFamilyLifeRomance

Like Hitomi, this drama also features Drama, Family, and Life themes with a 23% similarity match.

After years of constant arguments and dissatisfaction, Tian Lan and Zhan Peng decided to end their marriage and pursue separate paths. They both found new partners and began to enjoy the happiness of being in a loving relationship. However, the well-being of their daughter has posed a challenge for their new partners. Will they reconcile to fulfill their daughter's desire for a united family or work together to address the issue appropriately?

Recommendation: The Warring States Period (2014) similar to Hitomi
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The Warring States Period (2014)(婆媳的战国时代)

2014China
DramaFamilyLifeMean In-Law

Like Hitomi, this drama also features Drama, Family, and Life themes with a 23% similarity match.

Recommendation: Secret Society of Men - Friends similar to Hitomi
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Secret Society of Men - Friends(男人帮·朋友)

2015China
DramaFamilyLifeFriendship

Like Hitomi, this drama also features Drama, Family, and Life themes with a 23% similarity match.

Former college friends, now grown adults with varying paths in life, find themselves at a crossroads when their friendship is put to the test. Du Jian Feng, born into a humble family, excels in mathematics and is known for his reserved nature and strong principles. Zhao Hai Peng, on the other hand, is a wealthy and charming business elite with a romantic side. Lastly, High, a dreamer with a realistic outlook, is a self-centered egoist and the owner of a trading company.

Recommendation: The Land of Hope (2019) similar to Hitomi
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The Land of Hope (2019)(希望的大地)

2019China
DramaFamilyLifeRevolution

Like Hitomi, this drama also features Drama, Family, and Life themes with a 23% similarity match.

The plot revolves around a group of diligent individuals who embrace life and confront the challenges of a rapidly evolving era with bravery and determination. Against the backdrop of pivotal moments in Chinese history, they set out on a journey to discover a path towards a fulfilling and joyful existence, realizing their aspirations through various transformative measures.

Recommendation: Under One Roof similar to Hitomi
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Under One Roof(一個屋簷下)

2021Taiwan
DramaFamilyLifeRomance

Like Hitomi, this drama also features Drama, Family, and Life themes with a 23% similarity match.

A contemporary family saga unfolds, portraying the individual struggles and concerns of each household member

Recommendation: Stay with Me as Before similar to Hitomi
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Stay with Me as Before(从前慢白首要相离)

2022China
FamilyLifeShort Length SeriesWeb Series

Like Hitomi, this drama also features Family, Life, and Short Length Series themes with a 23% similarity match.

Following a dispute, an elderly couple with white hair find themselves in the midst of a divorce, while a romance unfolds over three generations. What led to the breakup of the white-haired couple? As they embark on a quest for truth spanning five decades, who will be the one to advocate for letting go? And when the storm passes, listen as I declare, "I love you." (ChineseDrama.info)

Recommendation: Mom's Wish similar to Hitomi
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Mom's Wish(成凤)

2022China
DramaFamilyShort Length SeriesWeb Series

Like Hitomi, this drama also features Drama, Family, and Short Length Series themes with a 23% similarity match.

Recommendation: Come on, Dad similar to Hitomi
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Come on, Dad(加油爸爸)

2023China
DramaFamilyShort Length SeriesMobile Drama

Like Hitomi, this drama also features Drama, Family, and Short Length Series themes with a 23% similarity match.

Recommendation: He Yue Ba Ma similar to Hitomi
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He Yue Ba Ma(合约爸妈)

2023China
DramaFamilyShort Length SeriesWeb Series

Like Hitomi, this drama also features Drama, Family, and Short Length Series themes with a 23% similarity match.

This is a tale of bravery and personal development. Meng Fei Yang confronts life's many changes with compassion and affection, facing each challenge head-on. His life story deeply impacts others, shaping the narrative and revealing truths. Throughout his journey, he remains consistently kind, embracing personal growth and change while championing women's resilience in the modern era. In the story, "contract parents" holds dual significance. Firstly, it refers to the orphanage where Meng Fei Yang was raised. As the "dean mother" grows older and unable to continue her duties, Meng Fei Yang willingly steps up to oversee the orphanage, repaying the care and love he received by giving back to society and pursuing his dream of establishing a welfare home. Secondly, when Meng Fei Yang discovers that young "Hao Hao" has lost his mother and is struggling with mental illness, he transforms into a nurturing figure to mend the boy's wounded heart. Through his actions and adventures, the protagonist discovers life's true meaning and undergoes a profound transformation.

Recommendation: Zai Yi Ci Cui Can Ren Sheng similar to Hitomi
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Zai Yi Ci Cui Can Ren Sheng(再一次璀璨人生)

2024China
DramaLifeShort Length SeriesWeb Series

Like Hitomi, this drama also features Drama, Life, and Short Length Series themes with a 23% similarity match.