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Honcho Azumi Season 4(ハンチョウ ~神南署安積班~ シリーズ4)

2011Japan
ActionNovel AdaptationBlackmailDeathDetective Male LeadExplosionInvestigationMurderMystery

One day, a shuttle bus explodes in the area covered by Jinnan Precinct. Suda Saburo, a member of the Violent Crimes Section in the precinct, was on the bus chasing a habitual pickpocket. Despite numerous casualties, Suda manages to escape with minor injuries. Unfortunately, his colleague who was with him did not survive, leaving Suda in shock. Inspector Takano from the First Investigative Division of the Tokyo Metropolitan Police forms a special task force to investigate the incident, suspecting it may be the work of international terrorists. The team, including the Azumi unit, is warned to proceed cautiously. A mysterious individual contacts the team, threatening a second explosion and demanding 500 million yen by the next day. With Inspector Takano's approval, Azumi prepares a case filled with fake money and heads to a rooftop as instructed. The team strategically places members around the building, while Suda and Murasame support Inspector Takano. The mystery man orders Azumi to scatter the money, leading to a tense situation as time runs out. Suddenly, news of an explosion at a park reaches Jinnan Precinct, leaving Takano and Murasame distressed. Later that night, the criminal demands 1 billion yen in exchange for a four-day delay. The question remains: how will the Azumi team react?

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Honcho Azumi Season 6(ハンチョウ~警視庁安積班~ シリーズ6)

2013Japan
Novel AdaptationDeathDetective Male LeadInvestigationMurderMysteryDramaMiniseries

Like Honcho Azumi Season 4, this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Death, Detective Male Lead, Investigation, Murder, and Mystery themes with a 55% similarity match.

This time, Azumi and his colleagues must collaborate to resolve different cases near Tokyo Sky Tree in Oshiage, Tokyo. They are tasked with working at a branch office in the area, functioning as both a police station and a neighborhood police box. Dealing with the complex local environment and widespread police mistrust poses ongoing challenges for them in their work.

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Honcho Azumi Season 2(ハンチョウ ~神南署安積班~ シリーズ2)

2010Japan
Novel AdaptationDeathDetective Male LeadInvestigationMurderMysteryDetective FictionPolice Procedural

Like Honcho Azumi Season 4, this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Death, Detective Male Lead, Investigation, Murder, and Mystery themes with a 55% similarity match.

Team Azumi, known for their successful crackdown on individuals involved in stimulant drugs, recently collaborated with the Fifth Unit of the Tokyo Metropolitan Police's Anti-Organised Crime Division. As a gesture of appreciation, Torikai, the head of the Fifth Unit, treated the team to a meal at an upscale restaurant. Meanwhile, the renowned fashion designer, Sawamura Kyosuke, was seen dining with the top female model, Mizutani Rieko, at the same establishment. The following day, Sawamura's mentor was found dead in a parked car. Among the mentor's belongings was a day planner that indicated a scheduled meeting with Sawamura at the time of the murder. Azumi Tsuyoshi attempted to question Sawamura, but Torikai, who had already taken another individual into custody as the prime suspect, insisted that the Metropolitan Police would be handling the investigation. Despite Torikai's objections, Azumi felt uneasy about the situation and instructed his team to conduct their own inquiry.

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The Whole Truth (2024)(真相背后)

2024China
DeathDetective Male LeadInvestigationMurderMysteryWeb Series

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In the quiet streets of a coastal town, a shocking murder occurred late at night. Guan Jing Tang, a respected elder in the community, was found brutally murdered in his own home. Detective Captain An Ping was swiftly put on the case, with assistance from Shang Jie, a talented graduate from the local police academy. Together, they meticulously investigated the murder, uncovering a web of conflicting clues including a missing sum of money, a mysterious woman in a red dress, blood-red floral patterns, and complex family dynamics within the Guan household. As they dug deeper, they discovered a series of related murders, all connected to Guan Jing Tang. Feeling the pressure mounting, An Ping and Shang Jie decided to revisit the case from the beginning, leading them to an old, unsolved mystery that had ties to An Ping's mentor, who happened to be Shang Jie's late father. Through their relentless efforts, An Ping was able to unravel the truth behind the murders, exposing the twisted motives of the culprit and bringing them to justice. In the process, Shang Jie found closure for her past and chose to follow in her father's footsteps by teaming up with An Ping to fight crime together.

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Medical Examiner Dr. Qin 2: The Scavenger(法医秦明2:清道夫)

2018China
Novel AdaptationDeathDetective Male LeadInvestigationMurderMysteryForensic Medical Examiner Male LeadForensic ScienceMedical

Like Honcho Azumi Season 4, this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Death, Detective Male Lead, Investigation, Murder, and Mystery themes with a 50% similarity match.

Unconventional coroner Qin Ming, detective Lin Tao, and assistant coroner Chen Shiyu join forces to track down a enigmatic murderer referred to as the 'Scavenger', who focuses on the drifters and outcasts of the urban area. (DramaWiki) Based on the fourth book "Scavenger" in the series "Medical Examiner Dr. Qin" by Qin Ming.

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MOZU: Mozu no Sakebu Yoru(MOZU Season 1 ~百舌の叫ぶ夜)

2014Japan
ActionNovel AdaptationDeathExplosionInvestigationMurderMysteryBombingDeath Of A WifeGraphic ViolenceNuditySuspenseThriller

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An explosion rocks downtown Tokyo and Ginza, causing casualties and leading to the tragic death of Kuraki Naotake's wife

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Monopoly Exposure(独家披露)

2014China
Novel AdaptationDeathInvestigationMurderMysteryReporter Male LeadRomance

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A journalist delves into a perplexing case involving the unsolved murder of his mother two decades earlier. Derived from the book "Du Jia Pi Lu" authored by Hai Yan. (DramaWiki)

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Keiji Ichiro(刑事★イチロー)

2003Japan
DeathDetective Male LeadInvestigationMurderMysteryMiniseriesPolice Department Setting

Like Honcho Azumi Season 4, this drama also features Death, Detective Male Lead, Investigation, Murder, and Mystery themes with a 45% similarity match.

At Tamagawa Police Station, a major incident occurred where an unidentified individual murdered a family of four. The estimated time of the crime was between 10:30 p.m. on January 3 and 12:30 a.m. on January 4, 2003. In response, a specialized task force consisting of skilled officers from various stations was promptly assembled. Among the detectives from Tamagawa Station assigned to the team was a young and unremarkable officer named Ichiro. However, shortly after joining the team, Ichiro was removed from the case, supposedly due to his unauthorized investigation into another matter against the directives of his superiors.

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Keishicho Sosa Ikka 9-Gakari Season 3 (2008)(警視庁捜査一課9係 season3)

2008Japan
DeathDetective Male LeadInvestigationMurderMysteryDetective FictionMiniseries

Like Honcho Azumi Season 4, this drama also features Death, Detective Male Lead, Investigation, Murder, and Mystery themes with a 45% similarity match.

The Criminal Investigation Division 1-9 is a specialized unit tasked with solving complex and seemingly impossible murders and crimes in the city. They are known as the most formidable team in Tokyo, comprised of top experts in the field. Unlike other units, they prioritize individual judgment and action over strict hierarchy or physical prowess. Despite not holding traditional investigation meetings, they have an impressive track record with the highest arrest rate for criminals.

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

2009Japan
DeathDetective Male LeadInvestigationMurderMysteryDetective FictionPolice Department Setting

Like Honcho Azumi Season 4, this drama also features Death, Detective Male Lead, Investigation, Murder, and Mystery themes with a 45% 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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Hitorishizuka(ヒトリシズカ)

2012Japan
Novel AdaptationDeathInvestigationMurderMysteryDramaMiniseries

Like Honcho Azumi Season 4, this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Death, Investigation, Murder, and Mystery themes with a 45% similarity match.

In a neighborhood, a man is killed by an intruder who entered his apartment unlawfully. Sergeant Kizaki, who is on duty nearby, hears a gunshot and rushes to the building. Detective Omura is already present at the crime scene. As they investigate, they make progress in identifying the perpetrator. Sergeant Kizaki begins to suspect that someone else is involved in the case. Suddenly, a young woman emerges from the darkness. Sergeant Kizaki senses a connection between her and the murders.

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Keishichou Sousa Ikkachou (2016)(警視庁・捜査一課長)

2016Japan
DeathDetective Male LeadInvestigationMurderMysteryDetective FictionDrama

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The Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department's First Investigative Division is known as the top-performing unit within the department. Headed by Oiwa Junichi, this division consists of approximately 400 skilled detectives. Junichi carries a significant burden as he is responsible for leading initial investigations into all violent crimes in the city, coordinating various task forces, and actively participating in investigations when needed. Despite facing challenges, Junichi manages to fulfill his duties and is seen as a realistic hero and exemplary leader by his team members.

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Tokumei Keiji Kakuho no Onna(特命刑事 カクホの女)

2018Japan
DeathExplosionInvestigationMurderMysteryDetective Female LeadMiniseries

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Aya works as a detective at the Kanagawa Prefecture Police Station, where Yuriko has recently been assigned. Yuriko has experience working in the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department office. Aya and her fellow detectives find it unusual for someone to transfer from Tokyo to Kanagawa and switch from office work to fieldwork. Detective Iida, who works with Aya, receives a phone call and informs his colleague that his wife has been murdered.

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Special Crime Investigation(특수수사일지: 1호관사건)

2006South Korea
DeathDetective Male LeadInvestigationMurderMysteryDetective FictionMiniseries

Like Honcho Azumi Season 4, this drama also features Death, Detective Male Lead, Investigation, Murder, and Mystery themes with a 45% similarity match.

Homicide at the Blue House. Jung Suk Kyu, a culinary expert working in the Blue House, was discovered dead in his quarters, seemingly by suicide. Detectives Kim Han Soo and Park Hee Young have been assigned to look into the case, which arises during a critical time just ahead of the scheduled peace negotiations involving North Korea, South Korea, and the United States. However, as their investigation unfolds, it becomes increasingly evident that the situation is more complex than it appears, and they must race against time to apprehend the murderer before another crime occurs.

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Honcho Azumi Season 3(ハンチョウ ~神南署安積班~ シリーズ3)

2010Japan
Novel AdaptationDetective Male LeadInvestigationMystery

Like Honcho Azumi Season 4, this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Detective Male Lead, Investigation, and Mystery themes with a 44% similarity match.

One day, a shotgun and 500 rounds of live ammunition were taken from Jinnan Precinct. When Azumi Tsuyoshi arrives at the scene, he encounters Ishikura, the leader of the forensics team, who predicts that the thief will strike again soon. As predicted, an armored truck carrying 100 million yen goes missing not long after leaving a bank, prompting a report to Jinnan Precinct. According to Kamiyama Masayoshi, a security guard on the truck, it appears that the driver, Okita Masakazu, stole the vehicle when he stepped out. Despite this, Kamiyama defends Okita, describing him as a man of integrity with a strong sense of justice who would not engage in criminal activities. With no information on Okita's wife and daughter, Azumi and his team speculate that Okita was forced to steal the truck due to his family being held captive.

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Inpei Sousa(隠蔽捜査)

2014Japan
Novel AdaptationDetective Male LeadInvestigationMystery

Like Honcho Azumi Season 4, this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Detective Male Lead, Investigation, and Mystery themes with a 44% similarity match.

In "Cover-Up Investigation" by Konno Bin, the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Commissioner's Secretariat is overseen by Ryuzaki Shinya, a dedicated police official who leads the General Affairs Division. Ryuzaki is known for his unwavering principles and his focus on accountability, regardless of hierarchy. On the other hand, Itami Shuntaro, the head of the Criminal Investigations Department, is described as friendly, perceptive, and adaptable, with a thoughtful approach to his work and interactions with others.

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Shinhannin(真犯人)

2018Japan
Novel AdaptationDeathDetective Male LeadInvestigationMurderMystery1980sDetective FictionMiniseriesSuspenseThriller

Like Honcho Azumi Season 4, this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Death, Detective Male Lead, Investigation, Murder, and Mystery themes with a 43% similarity match.

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

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The Drug Hunter(猎毒人)

2018China
ActionDeathInvestigationMurderMysteryCrimeEngineer Male LeadGang

Like Honcho Azumi Season 4, this drama also features Action, Death, Investigation, Murder, and Mystery themes with a 42% similarity match.

The plot follows an engineer who finds inspiration from his family as he delves into a major criminal organization in the Golden Triangle. Lu Yun Peng, a highly intelligent college professor, is driven by the tragic death of his police officer brother and the targeting of his nephew by a drug syndicate. Seeking vengeance, Yun Peng embarks on his own scheme, despite the objections of his brother's colleague, Jiang Ya Nan. Yun Peng encounters a drug dealer named Yin Ta and comes up with a plan to earn his trust. This strategy proves successful as Yin Ta is linked to a powerful drug lord, allowing Yun Peng to enter the Golden Triangle. Simultaneously, Jiang Ya Nan is assigned a mission to take down the criminal network.

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Keishicho Sosa Ikka 9-Gakari Season 2(警視庁捜査一課9係 2)

2007Japan
DeathDetective Male LeadInvestigationMurderMysteryDetective FictionMiniseriesPolice Department Setting

Like Honcho Azumi Season 4, this drama also features Death, Detective Male Lead, Investigation, Murder, and Mystery themes with a 42% similarity match.

While having breakfast with Ishikawa Michiko, Asawa Naoki receives a call from Kano Rintaro, the leader of the Ninth Sub-division within the First Investigative Division, regarding a recent murder case. The victim, the president of Godai Bank, was found dead after being struck by a miniature model of an eco-city. Godai Bank is currently funding an eco-city project, which is still ongoing. Upon arriving at the crime scene with Kano, they join other members of the Ninth Sub-division including Murase Kengo, Komiyama Shiho, Aoyagi Yasushi, and Yazawa Hideaki. Murase, who had seen the murder weapon left behind, leaves with Shiho while Aoyagi and Yazawa search for witnesses. As the others depart, Kano stays behind and makes an intriguing discovery.

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Keishicho Sosa Ikka 9-Gakari Season 3 (2008)(警視庁捜査一課9係 3)

2008Japan
DeathDetective Male LeadInvestigationMurderMysteryDetective FictionMiniseriesPolice Department Setting

Like Honcho Azumi Season 4, this drama also features Death, Detective Male Lead, Investigation, Murder, and Mystery themes with a 42% similarity match.

Aoyagi Yasushi is appointed as the head detective of the Ninth Sub-division within the First Investigative Division, which is overseen by Kano Rintaro. The previous head detective, Murase Kengo, was promoted to lead the Fourteenth Sub-division. One day, the body of Mizushima Akemi, a hostess from Ginza, is discovered. According to Akemi's former spouse, Mitake Toshiyuki, she had a history of shoplifting which led to their divorce. Akemi's mother-in-law, who strongly disliked her, had fought for custody of their child, but Akemi was assured that she could regain custody if she improved her financial situation. Akemi had mentioned to Mitake that she was expecting to receive a significant sum of money soon. This caught Kano's attention as he reviewed an interrogation report linked to a drug dealer's murder investigation being conducted by Murase. It was later revealed that Akemi was a witness in the murder case.

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Keishicho Sosa Ikka 9-Gakari Season 5(警視庁捜査一課9係 5)

2010Japan
DeathDetective Male LeadInvestigationMurderMysteryDetective FictionDramaPolice Department Setting

Like Honcho Azumi Season 4, this drama also features Death, Detective Male Lead, Investigation, Murder, and Mystery themes with a 42% similarity match.

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

2011Japan
DeathDetective Male LeadInvestigationMurderMysteryDetective FictionDetective Supporting CharacterMiniseries

Like Honcho Azumi Season 4, this drama also features Death, Detective Male Lead, Investigation, Murder, and Mystery themes with a 42% similarity match.

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

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Keishicho Sosa Ikka 9-Gakari Season 8(警視庁捜査一課9係 8)

2013Japan
DeathDetective Male LeadInvestigationMurderMysteryDetective FictionMiniseriesPolice Department Setting

Like Honcho Azumi Season 4, this drama also features Death, Detective Male Lead, Investigation, Murder, and Mystery themes with a 42% similarity match.

Tsukuura Hiroko, the proprietor of a well-liked bakery, is discovered deceased on a pathway close to her residence. Her head was struck with a metal bat, leading people to speculate that the culprit may have harbored animosity towards her. Watase Tsunehiko ponders over the reason why the assailant repeatedly struck her on the back of her head. Three years ago, Tsukuura Hiroko fatally struck her husband with a metal bat after suffering from domestic abuse. Following this tragic event, she adopted her maiden name and achieved success. Komiyama Shiho instructs the #9 investigative team to look into the recent case as well as the events from three years ago. Aoyagi Yasushi and Yazawa Hideaki interview the bakery's manager, Sakuragi Noboru, and his employees, uncovering that former detective Odawara Yasunori, who had handled the case three years prior, had recently visited Hiroko. Meanwhile, Kano Rintaro and Asawa Naoki pay a visit to Hiroko's ex-mother-in-law, who had blamed her for her son's death and subjected her to harassment. The autopsy results for Hiroko reveal unexpected findings, unveiling a concealed truth from three years ago.

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Keishicho Sosa Ikka 9-Gakari Season 11(警視庁捜査一課9係 11)

2016Japan
DeathDetective Male LeadInvestigationMurderMysteryDetective FictionDramaPolice Department Setting

Like Honcho Azumi Season 4, this drama also features Death, Detective Male Lead, Investigation, Murder, and Mystery themes with a 42% similarity match.

The ninth sub-division of the Criminal Investigation First Division returns for a new season with a 2-hour special episode focusing on the mysterious death of a person wearing a mascot costume and the murder of a horticulturist trying to cultivate a unique type of blue tulips

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Bonkura Season 2(ぼんくら2)

2015Japan
Novel AdaptationDeathInvestigationMurderMysteryHistoricalMiniseriesPolice Officer Male Lead

Like Honcho Azumi Season 4, this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Death, Investigation, Murder, and Mystery themes with a 42% similarity match.

A string of mysterious disappearances took place in a tenement building in Edo Fukagawa. Despite Constable Izutsu Heishiro uncovering the details of the case, he was unable to solve it alone. As time passed and the case faded from memory, a woman named Aoi, closely linked to the case, was found murdered. It was revealed that her son, Sakichi, was the culprit. Determined to prove Sakichi's innocence, Izutsu and his nephew, Yuminosuke, set out to find the true perpetrator. Once again, the wealthy merchant Minatoya Soemon was implicated in the background. Will Izutsu succeed in identifying the real criminal?

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Chinmoku Hotei(沈黙法廷)

2017Japan
Novel AdaptationDeathInvestigationMurderMysteryDetective Supporting CharacterHousekeeper Female LeadMiniseries

Like Honcho Azumi Season 4, this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Death, Investigation, Murder, and Mystery themes with a 42% similarity match.

In the neighborhood of Akabane in Tokyo, a senior citizen who resided alone has been discovered deceased. The elderly individual was found strangled. Investigators from the Akabane Police Station are looking into the incident. Residents living near the victim claim to have seen a woman entering and exiting the victim's residence on occasion. This woman is known as Yamamoto Miki, who provides household services for her clients. The detectives from the Akabane Police Station pay a visit to Yamamoto Miki's residence, where they are joined by detectives from Saitama Prefecture. Several suspicious deaths have occurred at the homes of her previous clients. The media begins reporting on the situation as a potential series of homicides. The mystery surrounding Yamamoto Miki and the truth behind these incidents become the focus of attention.

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Duel of Shadows(黑白诀)

2024China
ActionDeathDetective Male LeadInvestigationMurderMystery2000sCrimeGun ViolenceKidnappingPolice Officer Male LeadWeb Series

Like Honcho Azumi Season 4, this drama also features Action, Death, Detective Male Lead, Investigation, Murder, and Mystery themes with a 40% similarity match.

The story highlights the determination of the Central Plains Mining Police in enforcing justice

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Criminal Scene(刑侦现场)

2025China
DeathInvestigationMurderMysteryWeb Series

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Detective Captain Gu Zhen heads a team that delves into a string of criminal incidents, unravelling intricate cases through his keen intuition and intellect. Simultaneously, he unearths a plot seeking vengeance from the relatives of a prior victim. In order to safeguard the community and his cherished ones, Gu Zhen faces off against a vindictive foe consumed by malevolence. Ultimately, righteousness triumphs, and wrongdoers face the consequences they merit. (WeTV)

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Interlaced Scenes(错位)

2024China
Novel AdaptationDeathDetective Male LeadInvestigationMurderMysteryDetective Female LeadDetective FictionFictional WorldSuspenseThrillerWeb Series

Like Honcho Azumi Season 4, this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Death, Detective Male Lead, Investigation, Murder, and Mystery themes with a 40% similarity match.

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

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Natsu no Himitsu(夏の秘密)

2009Japan
DeathInvestigationMurderMysteryLaw

Like Honcho Azumi Season 4, this drama also features Death, Investigation, Murder, and Mystery themes with a 40% similarity match.

Kiho, the daughter of a prominent company president, is romantically involved with a high-profile attorney named Ryuichi. Their plans for marriage are abruptly halted when law enforcement officers arrive to apprehend Ryuichi on suspicion of murder. Authorities believe that he was involved in a relationship with a woman from the historic district and resorted to violence when the situation became complicated. Despite the accusations, Ryuichi maintains his innocence. In an effort to clear his name, Kiho relocates to the old town and launches her own inquiry into the matter.

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Kirawareru Yuuki(嫌われる勇気)

2017Japan
Novel AdaptationDeathDetective Male LeadInvestigationMurderMysteryDetective Female LeadDramaMiniseriesPolice Department SettingPolice ProceduralSingle Female Lead

Like Honcho Azumi Season 4, this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Death, Detective Male Lead, Investigation, Murder, and Mystery themes with a 40% similarity match.

In the novel "Courage to be Disliked" by Fumitake Koga, we meet Ranko Ando, a skilled 32-year-old detective who has a successful track record of solving challenging cases. She is known for her independent nature and does not pay much attention to the opinions of others. On the other hand, her partner, detective Toshio Ooyama, values justice greatly and is more concerned about how he is perceived by others.

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Zettai Reido Season 3(絶対零度〜未然犯罪潜入捜査〜 Season3)

2018Japan
ActionDeathDetective Male LeadInvestigationMurderMysteryArtificial IntelligenceForensic ScienceMiniseriesPolice Department SettingPolice ProceduralTeamwork

Like Honcho Azumi Season 4, this drama also features Action, Death, Detective Male Lead, Investigation, Murder, and Mystery themes with a 40% similarity match.

The Japanese government is conducting a covert operation to gather personal data on its citizens, which is then analyzed to predict future serious crimes and obtain information on these crimes. Undercover detectives are deployed to obtain this information. Norito Izawa, a former top detective in the security bureau, was demoted to the general affairs department's documentation unit following a case. The National Police Agency typically assigns troublemakers to the documentation unit as part of the government's undisclosed project.

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Shitsuji Saionji no Meisuiri Season 2(執事 西園寺の名推理2)

2019Japan
DeathInvestigationMurderMysteryMiniseries

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Saionji Hajime is employed by the affluent Ijuuin family and graduated as the top student from a prestigious butler academy in London. He excels in housekeeping, mansion management, martial arts, and possesses a wide range of knowledge in various subjects such as science and history. Saionji has built a strong bond of trust with Yuriko, the widow of the Ijuuin family patriarch. He is known for following Yuriko's requests and taking on challenging investigations independently. Despite being primarily a butler, Saionji has proven his investigative skills by successfully solving complex mysteries using his expertise and abilities.

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Mondai Bukken(問題物件)

2025Japan
Novel AdaptationDetective Male LeadInvestigationMysteryOffice Worker Supporting Character

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The narrative revolves around Inugashira Kotaro, an enigmatic individual known for his exceptional memory and deductive abilities, who unravels a series of peculiar occurrences at various real estate sites, including suicides, poltergeist activity, disappearances, and dilapidated properties.

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Detectives(형사)

2003South Korea
ActionDetective Male LeadInvestigationMysteryDetective Fiction

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Crime Squad(강력반)

2011South Korea
ActionDetective Male LeadInvestigationMysteryPolice Department Setting

Like Honcho Azumi Season 4, this drama also features Action, Detective Male Lead, Investigation, and Mystery themes with a 40% similarity match.

Drawing inspiration from actual events, this Korean drama centers around a team of detectives in the Homicide Division of the Seoul Gangnam Police. Leading this group is the fiery detective Park Se Hyuk, paired with the stern and authoritative police chief, Jung Il Do. Se Hyuk's impulsive, act-before-you-think approach, shaped by his street experience, and his annoying tendency to threaten to resign often puts him at odds with Il Do’s rigid, rule-following demeanor. Additionally, the two share a shared history marked by tragedy, as Il Do was the investigator on the case concerning the death of Se Hyuk’s daughter. Together with the determined reporter Jo Min Joo and the remaining members of the homicide team, they must learn to set aside their differences in order to effectively tackle the crimes they face.

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Rinsho Hanzai Gakusha Himura Hideo no Suiri Season 2(臨床犯罪学者 火村英生の推理)

2019Japan
Novel AdaptationDeathDetective Male LeadInvestigationMurderMysteryAge GapDetective FictionDramaEccentric Male LeadMiniseriesWriter Male Lead

Like Honcho Azumi Season 4, this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Death, Detective Male Lead, Investigation, Murder, and Mystery themes with a 40% similarity match.

Himura Hideo works as a criminologist, while his close friend Arisugawa Arisu is known for writing mystery novels. Together, they collaborate to solve various cases by utilizing their individual strengths and supporting each other's weaknesses.

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The Truth (2020)(凶案现场)

2020China
Novel AdaptationDeathDetective Male LeadInvestigationMurderMysteryDetective FictionRevengeSmart Male LeadSuspenseThrillerWeb Series

Like Honcho Azumi Season 4, this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Death, Detective Male Lead, Investigation, Murder, and Mystery themes with a 40% similarity match.

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

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Decline(江湖少年诀)

2023China
Novel AdaptationDeathDetective Male LeadInvestigationMurderMysteryBromanceHidden IdentityMartial ArtsShort Length SeriesWeb SeriesWuxia

Like Honcho Azumi Season 4, this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Death, Detective Male Lead, Investigation, Murder, and Mystery themes with a 40% similarity match.

The unexpected emergence of the "Shi Wei Map," which reveals the location of a hidden treasure, sparks chaos in the martial arts world, triggering a race among different factions to locate it. Subsequently, two puzzling incidents occur - the vanishing of a theatrical group and the sudden appearance of bones in the Shangtang River. Detective Su Cheng Xi, officer Sui Han Bai, and killer Zuo Han Qin are drawn into the mysterious case, intrigued by the possible connection between the legendary map and the unearthed bones.

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The Doll Master (2017)(人偶师)

2017China
DeathDetective Male LeadInvestigationMurderMysteryDetective FictionDramaSuspenseThriller

Like Honcho Azumi Season 4, this drama also features Death, Detective Male Lead, Investigation, Murder, and Mystery themes with a 38% similarity match.

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

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Keishicho Sosa Ikka 9-Gakari Season 12(警視庁捜査一課9係 12)

2017Japan
DeathDetective Male LeadInvestigationMurderMysteryDetective FictionDramaMiniseriesPolice Department Setting

Like Honcho Azumi Season 4, this drama also features Death, Detective Male Lead, Investigation, Murder, and Mystery themes with a 38% similarity match.

The leader of the First Division 9th Sub-division is currently on a unique assignment, so an experienced teacher from the section's coroner has arrived to take his place

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Bodhisattva in Storm(憤怒的菩薩)

2018Taiwan
Novel AdaptationDeathInvestigationMurderMystery1940sHistoricalMiniseriesMultiple Mains

Like Honcho Azumi Season 4, this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Death, Investigation, Murder, and Mystery themes with a 38% similarity match.

In 1946, the cargo vessel named "Chaofeng Pill" arrived at Keelung Port from Japan with a load of Taiwanese passengers who had journeyed to Japan

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Serial Homicide(乱码迷局)

2025China
ActionDeathInvestigationMurderMysterySerial KillingsSuspenseThrillerWeb Series

Like Honcho Azumi Season 4, this drama also features Action, Death, Investigation, Murder, and Mystery themes with a 38% similarity match.

The tranquil city of Luzhou is disturbed by a string of murders purportedly motivated by a quest for justice. In response, officials establish the 909 Special Task Force, dedicated to diligently peeling back the complexities of this harrowing cycle of revenge killings.

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Gonzo(ゴンゾウ)

2008Japan
DeathDetective Male LeadInvestigationMurderMysteryDetective FictionMiniseriesPsychologicalTrauma

Like Honcho Azumi Season 4, this drama also features Death, Detective Male Lead, Investigation, Murder, and Mystery themes with a 38% similarity match.

Formerly a top detective, Kuroki's career was derailed by a traumatic case, leading to his reassignment to a different department where he now spends his days in idleness. However, a new case emerges that offers him the opportunity to reclaim his detective status. (Tokyograph)

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Meitantei Conan(工藤新一への挑戦状)

2011Japan
DeathDetective Male LeadInvestigationMurderMysteryAdapted From A MangaDetective FictionDetective Supporting CharacterInvestigator Male Lead

Like Honcho Azumi Season 4, this drama also features Death, Detective Male Lead, Investigation, Murder, and Mystery themes with a 38% similarity match.

Before transforming into Edogawa Conan after being forced to ingest poison by an enigmatic group, high school detective Kudo Shinichi is sent a series of written challenges alerting him to upcoming murders. With his exceptional deductive skills, he unravels mysteries and enjoys unraveling the puzzle of seemingly impossible killings.

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Iryu Sosa(遺留捜査)

2011Japan
DeathDetective Male LeadInvestigationMurderMysteryDetective FictionDetective Supporting CharacterDramaEccentric Male Lead

Like Honcho Azumi Season 4, this drama also features Death, Detective Male Lead, Investigation, Murder, and Mystery themes with a 38% similarity match.

In the First Investigation Scientific Criminal Unit of the Metropolitan Police Department, lead investigator Satoshi Itomura is known for his thoroughness in investigating crime scenes to catch the culprits. Rookie investigator Miyuki Oda may not have the natural instincts of a detective, but she excels in gathering crucial information from crime scenes. Under the guidance of Satoshi Itomura, Miyuki Oda learns the intricacies of detective work while working together on challenging cases.

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Keishicho Sosa Ikka 9-Gakari Season 7(警視庁捜査一課9係 7)

2012Japan
DeathDetective Male LeadInvestigationMurderMysteryDetective FictionDramaMiniseriesPolice Department Setting

Like Honcho Azumi Season 4, this drama also features Death, Detective Male Lead, Investigation, Murder, and Mystery themes with a 38% similarity match.

Before becoming police officers, each member of the Ninth Section of the First Investigative Division faces personal challenges and difficulties. Despite their individualistic nature leading to conflicting approaches in investigations, they are bound together by a shared commitment to justice. While their actions may seem disjointed, they all dedicate themselves to apprehending criminals and tackling complex cases with unwavering determination.

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Shotai(正体)

2022Japan
Novel AdaptationDeathInvestigationMurderMysteryMiniseriesPrisoner Male LeadSuspenseThriller

Like Honcho Azumi Season 4, this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Death, Investigation, Murder, and Mystery themes with a 38% similarity match.

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

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Dakara Korosenakatta(だから殺せなかった)

2022Japan
Novel AdaptationDeathInvestigationMurderMysteryIllnessJournalismMiniseriesViolence

Like Honcho Azumi Season 4, this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Death, Investigation, Murder, and Mystery themes with a 38% similarity match.

Attempting to prevent my killings with mere words was futile. This was a statement found in the initial letter sent to Ippongi Toru, a wandering reporter for the local news department of Taiyo Shinbun. The murderer specifically targeted Ippongi and requested a public discussion to be held in the pages of Taiyo Shinbun. Subsequent letters contained intricate descriptions of the random series of murders that had unsettled the Tokyo metropolitan region. Utilizing the power of his words, Ippongi engaged in a direct confrontation with the culprit, who threatened another murder. The extraordinary exchange between the serial killer and the newspaper journalist ultimately had a profound impact on society.

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Bluetick(已讀不回)

2018Hong Kong
Novel AdaptationDeathInvestigationMurderMysteryCo-producedFuneralSuspenseThriller

Like Honcho Azumi Season 4, this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Death, Investigation, Murder, and Mystery themes with a 38% similarity match.

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

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Bonkura(ぼんくら)

2014Japan
Novel AdaptationDeathInvestigationMurderMysteryDisappearanceHistoricalMiniseriesPolice Officer Male Lead

Like Honcho Azumi Season 4, this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Death, Investigation, Murder, and Mystery themes with a 38% similarity match.

The murder of a vegetable seller is the beginning of a series of disappearances in a building. Constable Izutsu Heishiro becomes suspicious and sympathetic towards the residents, prompting him to investigate the cases. With the help of his nephew Yuminosuke, Izutsu uncovers a mystery from 17 years ago, hidden by the landowner Minatoya Soemon.