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Honki no Shirushi(本気のしるし)

2019Japan
Adapted From A MangaInvestigationLove TriangleMiniseriesMysteryRomanceSuspenseThriller

Tsuji is a young office worker who dislikes social situations and finds them uninteresting. Despite his skillful act of being friendly, he has friends at work and even two romantic partners. One evening, he encounters the mysterious Hayama Ukiyo at a convenience store and discovers that offering help can come with a high price. After their encounter, he can't stop thinking about Ukiyo, even though he understands she should not hold any significance to him. Against his instincts, he becomes increasingly involved in her unconventional world.

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The Girls (2020)(女孩们在那年夏天)

2020China
InvestigationMiniseriesMysterySuspenseThriller

Like Honki no Shirushi, this drama also features Investigation, Miniseries, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 63% similarity match.

A group of women who once shared a dormitory together are now in their thirties, facing challenges in their personal lives, careers, and marriages. An unexpected reunion brings them back together, but they soon realize that there are hidden complexities among them. The host of the gathering, Lin Ji (played by Fan Shiqi), receives a video from 15 years ago that belonged to their former roommate, Jiang Yuanyuan, who tragically took her own life that summer. In the video, Jiang mentions feeling betrayed by a close friend. The incident continues to haunt the women, especially when Lin Ji brings up Jiang's death during the reunion. As they try to leave, they discover that the door has been locked from the outside. The mystery of what truly happened that fateful summer and why Jiang Yuanyuan died unfolds as the night progresses.

Recommendation: Sodom no Ringo similar to Honki no Shirushi
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Sodom no Ringo(ソドムの林檎)

2013Japan
InvestigationMiniseriesMysterySuspenseThriller

Like Honki no Shirushi, this drama also features Investigation, Miniseries, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 63% similarity match.

Editor Shitara Mari learns that Miwa Yoshio, her ex-boyfriend whom she broke up with following an argument six months ago, has tragically taken his own life. Yoshio was in a relationship with Miyamura Megumi, whom he met on a dating website. Megumi is facing allegations of killing several men after deceiving them with promises of marriage. Mari decides to attend Megumi's trial in order to investigate further. She embarks on a journey to the island where Megumi was born, accompanied by sports journalist Kitano Kengo.

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Tokuso 9 Season 6(特捜9 season6)

2023Japan
InvestigationMiniseriesMysterySuspenseThriller

Like Honki no Shirushi, this drama also features Investigation, Miniseries, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 63% similarity match.

Season 6 follows the ongoing saga of the Special Investigation Team as they face internal conflicts while striving to uphold justice. By approaching cases from various angles, viewers can look forward to the team's lively and thorough investigations.

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Tokuso 9 Season 7(特捜9 season7)

2024Japan
InvestigationMiniseriesMysterySuspenseThriller

Like Honki no Shirushi, this drama also features Investigation, Miniseries, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 63% similarity match.

The Special Investigation Unit is comprised of team leader Kunikida Seiji and members Asawa Naoki, Komiyama Shiho, Aoyagi Yasushi, Yazawa Hideaki, Shindo Ryo, and Takao Yuma, all possessing distinct personalities. Despite their differences in age, career paths, personal lives, investigative perspectives, and work methods, they manage to work together due to the trust they have developed over time. While conflicts arise regularly, they are able to acknowledge their varying opinions and collaborate effectively. Additionally, the crimes they tackle are evolving with the changing times. The upcoming season will feature cases that mirror the present world and delve into the human dramas faced by the detectives as they strive to solve them in each episode.

Recommendation: Tokuso 9 Final Season similar to Honki no Shirushi
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Tokuso 9 Final Season(特捜9 final season)

2025Japan
InvestigationMiniseriesMysterySuspenseThriller

Like Honki no Shirushi, this drama also features Investigation, Miniseries, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 63% similarity match.

Asawa Naoki, now a team leader engaged in "management training," encounters Kondo Yukio, a detective also in training. Kunikida Seiji, who was also there, mentions that Kondo serves as the section chief for Special Investigation Division 6. Despite both holding leadership roles, their personalities vastly differ from Naoki's. At that moment, the phones belonging to Naoki, Murase Shiho, Aoyagi Yasushi, Yazawa Hideaki, and Takao Yuma begin to ring simultaneously. A woman's body, stabbed and found on a bench in a park beneath a Ferris wheel, clutches a bouquet of wilted roses to her chest. From the call logs and messaging applications on their devices, four suspicious individuals are identified, prompting the other detectives, excluding Naoki, to pursue the suspects.

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Tanabata no Kuni(七夕の国)

2024Japan
Adapted From A MangaInvestigationMiniseriesMysterySuspenseThrillerSci-FiSupernatural

Like Honki no Shirushi, this drama also features Adapted From A Manga, Investigation, Miniseries, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 60% similarity match.

Minamimaru Yoji, also known as Nanmaru, is a university student endowed with a special power enabling him to "generate tiny openings in any object

Recommendation: Code similar to Honki no Shirushi
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Code(CODE浮士德遊戲)

2016Taiwan
InvestigationMiniseriesMysterySuspenseThrillerSci-Fi

Like Honki no Shirushi, this drama also features Investigation, Miniseries, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 56% similarity match.

Alex was a regular guy who tied the knot with his spouse and enjoyed a good life

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Into Thin Air(人間蒸發 / 人间蒸发)

2005Hong Kong
InvestigationMysteryRomanceSuspenseThrillerDrama

Like Honki no Shirushi, this drama also features Investigation, Mystery, Romance, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 56% similarity match.

Michael Miu, portraying the character Ko Chung Ching, left his position as a police officer to establish a private detective agency following the disappearance of his son, Tsun Sing. This happened while Miu was investigating the "Rose Killer" case. His team consists of Power Chan as Man Kai Ching Super, Bernice Liu as Man Tai Po, and Vivien Yeo as Lam Yan Yan. Kenneth Ma plays a police officer who becomes involved in the "Rose Killer" investigation alongside Miu. Ching continues the search for his son, meeting Melissa Ng's character Lai Siu, who manages a group of part-time actors. Lai Siu discovers her connection to Sing's disappearance and agrees to assist in locating him out of feelings of guilt.

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Greed Mask(謎情家族)

2006Hong Kong
InvestigationMysteryRomanceSuspenseThrillerDrama

Like Honki no Shirushi, this drama also features Investigation, Mystery, Romance, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 56% similarity match.

Ko Fung is the heir to a successful cosmetics company, where his girlfriend Lok Pui Pui serves as the brand ambassador. During a promotional event for their new makeup line, Pui Pui shocked everyone by appearing in a red traditional dress instead of the planned wedding gown, before suddenly collapsing. Rumors spread that she may have been targeted by the vengeful spirit of a deceased celebrity, known for inspiring copycat suicides. Si To San, a company employee, was later invited to dinner at Ko Fung's home by his father, who claimed to be close friends with Si To San's uncle. Tragically, Ko Fung's father was discovered dead in his study weeks later. With numerous suspects in the mix, it is now up to Ko Fung, Si To San, and Zhou Yee Tong to solve the mystery, unless one of them is the culprit themselves.

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Hyoryu Net Cafe(漂流ネットカフェ)

2009Japan
Adapted From A MangaInvestigationMysterySuspenseThrillerDrama

Like Honki no Shirushi, this drama also features Adapted From A Manga, Investigation, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 56% similarity match.

It all began at a cyber cafe. Toki Koichi, a soon-to-be father living a mundane life, encounters his first love Kaho from junior high school after a heated argument with his wife. A mysterious incident at the cafe causes a blackout and traps Koichi and Kaho inside overnight. When they emerge the next day, they discover a completely transformed world. Determined to uncover the reason behind their sudden transportation and return home, Koichi faces various challenges and mysteries as people start disappearing. Will they survive this crisis and unravel the secret of Koichi's past with Kaho?

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Kiri ni Sumu Akuma(霧に棲む悪魔)

2011Japan
InvestigationMysteryRomanceSuspenseThrillerNovel Adaptation

Like Honki no Shirushi, this drama also features Investigation, Mystery, Romance, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 56% similarity match.

Tatsumura Kei, the recipient of a significant inheritance, receives a letter revealing shocking news about his fiancée, who was soon to be married. The letter describes the fiancée as a malicious individual. Surprisingly, the sender of the letter is a mysterious woman clad in white robes, bearing a striking resemblance to Kei. (Fuji TV)

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Keiji Yoshinaga Seiichi: Namida no Jikenbo(刑事吉永誠一 涙の事件簿)

2013Japan
InvestigationMiniseriesMysterySuspenseThrillerNovel Adaptation

Like Honki no Shirushi, this drama also features Investigation, Miniseries, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 56% similarity match.

Yoshinaga Seiichi works as a detective at the Kanagawa-ken Police Department, where his dedication to his work extends beyond solving crime cases to assisting those in need. Joining him as his new colleague is Kagami Shinichi, and their first assignment together involves investigating the discovery of a deceased woman in a basement carpark.

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TENSHI TO AKUMA - Mikaiketsu Jiken Tokumei Koshouka(天使と悪魔 - 未解決事件匿名交渉課)

2015Japan
InvestigationMiniseriesMysterySuspenseThrillerPolice Department Setting

Like Honki no Shirushi, this drama also features Investigation, Miniseries, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 56% similarity match.

Makita Hikari serves as a police officer known for her sincere nature and trusting demeanor towards others. Despite her genuine personality, she often falls victim to deception by suspects, leading her to be reassigned to a mundane role in the cold case resource room. One day, an enigmatic individual named Chajima Ryunosuke emerges and introduces Hikari to the newly established Cold Case Anonymous Investigation Unit within the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department. This unit focuses on resolving unsolved cases by granting leniency to suspects in exchange for information on the main perpetrators. Interestingly, Ryunosuke Chajima himself is a cunning lawyer, and his reasons for joining the Cold Case Anonymous Investigation Unit remain a mystery.

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Da Capo Shimasen ka?(ダ・カーポしませんか?)

2023Japan
InvestigationMiniseriesMysterySuspenseThrillerDeath Game

Like Honki no Shirushi, this drama also features Investigation, Miniseries, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 56% similarity match.

A group of eight individuals burdened with significant debts find themselves in a dire situation with no way out. They receive an invitation from Ninomiya, a mysterious individual working for Mr. X, to participate in a risky "lottery game" at an abandoned hotel. The game puts both their lives and finances on the line. Who is Mr. X and what is the true intention behind this deadly game?

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Dai Byoin Senkyo Mae the Night Before(大病院占拠前 the night before)

2023Japan
InvestigationMiniseriesMysterySuspenseThrillerDetective Supporting Character

Like Honki no Shirushi, this drama also features Investigation, Miniseries, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 56% similarity match.

Six months prior to the occupation incident, Koichi is on a mission to uncover the hidden truths of Kaiseido Hospital. In the midst of their investigation, Koichi and Sagami break into Tajima Design Office, the architectural firm behind the hospital's design. Their goal is to retrieve blueprint data, but their plans are disrupted when three employees and a security guard unexpectedly appear. It appears that the police had been informed about the break-in and summoned the employees to provide information. However, as everyone boards the elevator, it suddenly stops and a mysterious gas is released, causing them to lose consciousness. Upon regaining consciousness, they are informed via a mysterious voice that the employees have been fitted with a deadly device around their necks and injected with poison. The voice then issues a chilling ultimatum: in order to escape the elevator alive, they must uncover the identity of the killer among them.

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Mikkoku wa Utau Season 2(密告はうたう2)

2024Japan
InvestigationMiniseriesMysterySuspenseThrillerDrama

Like Honki no Shirushi, this drama also features Investigation, Miniseries, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 56% similarity match.

The First Personnel Division of the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department is a specialized team tasked with conducting inspections to uncover misconduct among the large workforce of over 40,000 personnel in the police department. Simply being under inspection can potentially ruin a police officer's career. Inspectors like Sara Masaki are known as the police within the police, carrying out their duties in solitude. After two years, Sara stumbles upon a conspiracy that will have far-reaching implications for the entire police organization.

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Schrodinger's Cat(薛丁格的貓)

2018Taiwan
InvestigationMiniseriesMysterySuspenseThrillerPsychological

Like Honki no Shirushi, this drama also features Investigation, Miniseries, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 56% similarity match.

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Lu Xiang Dai(录像带)

2006China
InvestigationMysteryRomanceSuspenseThrillerDrama

Like Honki no Shirushi, this drama also features Investigation, Mystery, Romance, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 56% similarity match.

The plot revolves around the rivalry between a female offender and a policewoman. The narrative adheres to the prevailing theme of mystery and suspense dramas, with the discovery of a recording or video tape serving as a crucial clue to uncover the origins of the female criminal's misdeeds. Additionally, a romantic subplot between Lian Hai and Ning Jie intensifies the suspense of the storyline.

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Mofuku no Rendezvous(喪服のランデヴー)

2000Japan
InvestigationMiniseriesMysterySuspenseThrillerNovel Adaptation

Like Honki no Shirushi, this drama also features Investigation, Miniseries, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 56% similarity match.

Derived from the book "Rendezvous in Black" written by Cornell Woolrich.

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Koroshita Otto ga Kaette Kimashita(殺した夫が帰ってきました)

2025Japan
InvestigationMiniseriesMysterySuspenseThrillerNovel Adaptation

Like Honki no Shirushi, this drama also features Investigation, Miniseries, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 56% similarity match.

Suzukura Mana is an aspiring fashion designer working at an apparel company. She has diligently served as an assistant and is on the verge of realizing her dream of debuting as a designer. However, Mana harbors a dark secret that she cannot share with anyone: she killed her husband, who subjected her to daily abuse, to secure the tranquil life she currently enjoys. Suddenly, her supposedly dead husband reappears before her, devoid of any memory of the past, and they find themselves living together. As Mana spends time with her "deceased husband," she discovers a gentler side of him that she had never experienced before. Yet, a startling revelation soon comes to light.

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Yokokuhan: The Pain(予告犯−THE PAIN−)

2015Japan
Adapted From A MangaInvestigationMiniseriesMysterySuspenseThrillerDetective Female LeadDetective FictionJudge Male Lead

Like Honki no Shirushi, this drama also features Adapted From A Manga, Investigation, Miniseries, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 55% similarity match.

Eiji Sakuma serves as a judge and is the leader of a clandestine organization called Shinbunshi. This group convenes unofficial trials on an online platform and administers verdicts on accused individuals. Law enforcement officials, such as Erika Yoshino, strive to dismantle this group.

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Meguru Mirai(めぐる未来)

2024Japan
Adapted From A MangaInvestigationMiniseriesMysterySuspenseThrillerDramaSupernaturalTime Loop

Like Honki no Shirushi, this drama also features Adapted From A Manga, Investigation, Miniseries, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 55% similarity match.

Mirai, a 25-year-old man who prefers solitude, is concealing a secret from his wife, Meguru. He suffers from a mysterious illness that causes him to go back in time when he experiences strong emotions. Meguru has been his source of comfort during his struggles. However, tragedy strikes on their wedding anniversary when Meguru dies in a fall at her workplace. Mirai is left wondering why such a kind-hearted person met such a fate. As he grieves, he involuntarily travels back in time. Can he use this ability to save Meguru and uncover the truth behind her death?

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Xue Se Can Yang(血色残阳)

2005China
InvestigationMysteryRomanceSuspenseThrillerFake IdentityRevenge

Like Honki no Shirushi, this drama also features Investigation, Mystery, Romance, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 50% similarity match.

When Mr. Tao was scheduled to come back home following six years of conducting business in Shanghai, the sole individual present was Yi Ping, a woman who identified herself as his fifth concubine. She was on the verge of revealing the secrets related to the historic well situated in the Tao family's estate's backyard.

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Don't Let Me See(别让我看见)

2015China
InvestigationMysterySuspenseThriller

Like Honki no Shirushi, this drama also features Investigation, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 50% similarity match.

The drama follows a band of courageous and unknown volunteers who initiate a battle of wits and bravery against criminals to uphold justice

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Orange Code(橙色密码)

2015China
InvestigationMysterySuspenseThriller

Like Honki no Shirushi, this drama also features Investigation, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 50% similarity match.

Recommendation: Tian Ji Mi similar to Honki no Shirushi
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Tian Ji Mi(天机谜)

2016China
InvestigationMysterySuspenseThriller

Like Honki no Shirushi, this drama also features Investigation, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 50% similarity match.

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Omiyasan 5(おみやさん5)

2006Japan
Adapted From A MangaInvestigationMiniseriesMystery

Like Honki no Shirushi, this drama also features Adapted From A Manga, Investigation, Miniseries, and Mystery themes with a 50% similarity match.

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Anthology of Abnormal Events(非正常事件集)

2017China
InvestigationMysterySuspenseThriller

Like Honki no Shirushi, this drama also features Investigation, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 50% similarity match.

Zhong Kun, a young man who lived a normal life, experienced a major turning point at 25. He was puzzled by the unusual occurrences he frequently witnessed. With a strong sense of justice instilled in him by his aunt, Zhong Kun found himself unexpectedly joining the criminal investigation team. Teaming up with "computer expert" Shan Zi, he worked on solving challenging cases and delving into the mysterious circumstances surrounding his parents' death in a series of unique investigations.

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Love's Lies(真爱的谎言)

2018China
InvestigationMysteryRomanceSuspenseThrillerDramaDrug Trafficking

Like Honki no Shirushi, this drama also features Investigation, Mystery, Romance, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 50% similarity match.

A narrative about an undercover agent infiltrating a dangerous drug organization in order to dismantle it. The life of Dou Dou, a regular office worker, is disrupted when she receives a package containing illegal drugs from her ex-fiancé Jin Yuan, who disappeared on their wedding day seven years ago. Instead of going to the authorities, Dou Dou decides to confront Jin Yuan herself. Detective Qiao Liang has been monitoring Jin Yuan due to suspicions of his involvement in various criminal activities, including drug distribution and money laundering. Dou Dou, still attached to her ex, tries to help him start a new life without realizing that he is actually an undercover police officer.

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Love and Revenge on the Slopes(东山晴后雪)

2018China
Love TriangleRomanceSuspenseThriller

Like Honki no Shirushi, this drama also features Love Triangle, Romance, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 50% similarity match.

A tale about a cheerful and sunny PR representative who crosses paths with a ski teacher and the challenges that arise involving discovering lost family members and seeking vengeance. Han Dong Shan is a fresh face at the ski resort, appearing distant and reserved due to his reluctance to discuss his past. Despite his guarded nature, he gradually opens up to Zhao Xiao Qing, a PR officer specializing in VIP clients at the resort. Dong Shan uncovers Xiao Qing's refusal to acknowledge a psychological issue she is dealing with. In addition to Dong Shan's interest, Xiao Qing also captures the attention of a tall, wealthy doctor who happens to be the heir of a major corporation.

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Cloud Prison(云端)

2020China
InvestigationMiniseriesMysterySuspenseThrillerShort Length SeriesWeb Series

Like Honki no Shirushi, this drama also features Investigation, Miniseries, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 50% similarity match.

Zhang Yan is a young aspiring writer who yearns to achieve fame as a novelist. Despite facing rejection from both major publishing companies and small online platforms, he remains dedicated to his literary pursuits. The only source of comfort in his difficult journey is his loyal girlfriend Yinxia. Zhang Yan constantly fears the day when Yinxia may decide to leave him. One day, he stumbles upon a gripping autobiographical suspense novel on a website, which he cannot find anywhere else online. Unable to resist the temptation, Zhang Yan claims the novel as his own and it unexpectedly becomes a success. However, his girlfriend Yinxia decides to end their relationship as she cannot support the success of a stolen work. With a taste of fame and fortune, Zhang Yan becomes consumed by ambition and no longer desires his previous life of poverty.

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Keiji no Genba Season 2(刑事の現場2 )

2009Japan
InvestigationMiniseriesMysterySuspenseThrillerDetective FictionDetective Male Lead

Like Honki no Shirushi, this drama also features Investigation, Miniseries, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 50% similarity match.

This tale follows a young detective and a seasoned detective who hold contrasting values, as they strive to maintain their professional integrity. Keigo is partnered with Umeki, an adept but obstinate detective on the verge of retiring. The story unfolds as the young detective navigates his career while clashing with Umeki, questioning whether to show compassion towards criminals or to treat them with animosity.

Recommendation: Route similar to Honki no Shirushi
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Route(弓元特攻队)

2023China
InvestigationMysteryRomanceSuspenseThrillerComedyWeb Series

Like Honki no Shirushi, this drama also features Investigation, Mystery, Romance, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 50% similarity match.

Gong Li, a well-known figure, has led a charmed life until a series of unfortunate events make him question his luck. These events lead him to get entangled in a murder case with Zhou Yin Yuan, an astrology enthusiast with a background in psychology. Despite being an unlikely suspect, circumstances push them together as scapegoats. Wrongly accused, they must collaborate to clear their names but find themselves drawn into a bizarre mystery. In their quest for justice, they decide to seek professional help from the police. Will this unconventional pair find the truth they seek?

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Mi Zhang(弥彰)

2025China
InvestigationMysteryRomanceSuspenseThrillerShort Length SeriesWeb Series

Like Honki no Shirushi, this drama also features Investigation, Mystery, Romance, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 50% similarity match.

In her quest to reveal the circumstances surrounding her grandfather's demise, Wu Xiao Meng discreetly enters the competing Shenghua Group. There, she finds herself caught in a perilous web of deception alongside her first love, Sheng Yun Xiao. As buried memories begin to emerge, the pair collaborate to unearth a conspiracy that has remained hidden for fifteen years, seeking to deliver the justice that has been long overdue.

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Omiyasan 4(おみやさん4)

2005Japan
Adapted From A MangaInvestigationMiniseriesMystery

Like Honki no Shirushi, this drama also features Adapted From A Manga, Investigation, Miniseries, and Mystery themes with a 50% similarity match.

Recommendation: Links to Temptation similar to Honki no Shirushi
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Links to Temptation(誘情轉駁)

2010Hong Kong
InvestigationMysterySuspenseThriller

Like Honki no Shirushi, this drama also features Investigation, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 50% similarity match.

The initial connection between lawyer Shing Wai Shun and exotic dancer Hung Long Kiu starts with a mobile phone. Kiu's behavior towards Shun has been inconsistent, leaving him feeling unsure about her intentions. Feeling suspicious, Shun decides to investigate discreetly. With the help of his friend Kwan Ho Ching, Shun discovers that Kiu is dating wealthy businessman Ko Wing Tai. When confronted by Shun, Kiu admits that she is after Tai's money and advises him to give up on her. It is revealed that a mysterious individual has been manipulating Kiu from the shadows.

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Omiyasan 8(おみやさん8)

2011Japan
Adapted From A MangaInvestigationMiniseriesMystery

Like Honki no Shirushi, this drama also features Adapted From A Manga, Investigation, Miniseries, and Mystery themes with a 50% similarity match.

Recommendation: Ashita wo Dakishimete similar to Honki no Shirushi
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Ashita wo Dakishimete(明日を抱きしめて)

2000Japan
MiniseriesRomanceSuspenseThriller

Like Honki no Shirushi, this drama also features Miniseries, Romance, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 50% similarity match.

Filled with anguish after being wrongfully blamed for a horrific crime, Maki's dear sibling tragically ends his own life. Fast forward to the present, Maki, a promising lawyer, finds herself entangled in a complex love triangle; despite being married to a renowned architect, she discovers herself falling for her 23-year-old stepson, Tatsuya. As forbidden love battles against animosity, Maki uncovers the shocking truth that Tatsuya played a role in her brother's suicide in this gripping romantic thriller. (DramaWiki)

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Kindaichi Shonen no Jikenbo 3(金田一少年の事件簿)

2001Japan
Adapted From A MangaInvestigationMiniseriesMysterySuspenseThrillerDetective FictionInvestigator Male LeadLocked Room MysterySmart Male Lead

Like Honki no Shirushi, this drama also features Adapted From A Manga, Investigation, Miniseries, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 50% similarity match.

Kindaichi discovers himself on a cruise ship where the captain vanishes mysteriously following a big celebration. Despite a thorough search of the ship, the only clue found is small bloodstains on the light switch in the captain's cabin. As suspicions of foul play arise, the ship's radio is found out of order, preventing them from seeking outside help. Stranded at sea, Kindaichi and his companions must uncover the murderer and ensure their own safety until they can make it back to land. (NTV)

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Omiyasan 2(おみやさん2)

2003Japan
Adapted From A MangaInvestigationMiniseriesMystery

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Yokoyama Hideo Suspense Season 2(横山秀夫サスペンス 第2弾)

2011Japan
InvestigationMiniseriesMysterySuspenseThrillerNovel AdaptationAnthology

Like Honki no Shirushi, this drama also features Investigation, Miniseries, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 50% similarity match.

The television series consists of four episodes, each adapted from short stories written by mystery author Yokoyama Hideo. Every episode features a unique murder mystery plot. The episodes are titled as follows: Episode 1 - Overdo / Fukaoi, Episode 2 - Takeover / Hikitsugi, Episode 3 - Lockout / Shimedashi, and Episode 4 - Revenge / Shikaeshi.

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Puzzle (2007)(パズル)

2007Japan
InvestigationMiniseriesMysterySuspenseThrillerSchool SettingYouth

Like Honki no Shirushi, this drama also features Investigation, Miniseries, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 50% similarity match.

An elite high school is taken over by an armed group, leading a group of students to search for 2,000 hidden puzzle pieces within the school in a time frame of 48 hours.

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Koshonin(交渉人)

2008Japan
InvestigationMiniseriesMysterySuspenseThrillerNegotiator Female LeadPolice Department Setting

Like Honki no Shirushi, this drama also features Investigation, Miniseries, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 50% similarity match.

In a contemporary society where violent crimes are increasing, there exists a team dedicated to resolving cases without resorting to violence. This team is the Special Investigation Team (SIT) of the metropolitan police. Unlike other units that intervene after a crime has occurred, the SIT operates on-site as crimes are unfolding. They engage in high-risk missions, confronting criminals and skillfully negotiating with them. Due to the strict police hierarchy that limits negotiators' actions, the SIT is predominantly male and operates under strict discipline. Despite being a minority as a female negotiator, Usagi Reiko fearlessly battles on the front lines, challenging both criminals and the constraints within her organization.

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Keiji no Genba(刑事の現場 )

2008Japan
InvestigationMiniseriesMysterySuspenseThrillerDetective FictionDetective Male Lead

Like Honki no Shirushi, this drama also features Investigation, Miniseries, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 50% similarity match.

In a television series, a new police officer joins forces with an experienced detective to form a strong bond while facing challenges together. Keigo begins working at a nearby police precinct and is paired with Shoichi, a seasoned detective who is reserved but kind-hearted and nearing the end of his career. The show depicts the growth of the young detective as he navigates his career alongside the veteran detective and others involved in their cases.

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Koshonin Season 2(交渉人 2)

2009Japan
InvestigationMiniseriesMysterySuspenseThrillerNegotiator Female LeadPolice Department Setting

Like Honki no Shirushi, this drama also features Investigation, Miniseries, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 50% similarity match.

The latest season begins with a series of fatal occurrences linked to firearms distributed to different individuals by an individual referred to as "Summer Claus." These weapons appear to be from a set of 27 stolen guns, with 14 of them already distributed. Usagi and the SIT team must now retrieve the remaining 13 firearms before additional harm is done. (Tokyograph)

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Chase (2010)(チェイス~国税査察官~)

2010Japan
InvestigationMiniseriesMysterySuspenseThrillerDetective FictionDrama

Like Honki no Shirushi, this drama also features Investigation, Miniseries, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 50% similarity match.

The tale revolves around Haruma Sosuke, an experienced tax inspector, and Murakumo Shuji, a proficient consultant specializing in tax evasion. Haruma believed that his simple life and the world of tax evasion were unrelated, until one day their paths crossed...

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Omiyasan 7(おみやさん7)

2010Japan
Adapted From A MangaInvestigationMiniseriesMystery

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Zouka no Mitsu(造花の蜜)

2011Japan
InvestigationMiniseriesMysterySuspenseThrillerDetective Supporting CharacterDrama

Like Honki no Shirushi, this drama also features Investigation, Miniseries, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 50% similarity match.

The story begins with the abduction of a young child, which appears to be a kidnapping for ransom. However, the kidnapper surprises everyone by not demanding a specific amount of money, instead leaving it up to the victim to decide. This puts the police in a difficult position as they try to figure out the kidnapper's motives. Adding to the challenge, the ransom exchange is set to take place in a public location during the daytime, adding insult to injury for the authorities. As the case unfolds, it becomes clear that this is just the beginning of a much larger and more complex investigation involving a 700 million yen ransom. Can Detective Hashiba, a seasoned expert in kidnapping cases, successfully apprehend the elusive criminal known as Ran?

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Jikken Keiji Totori 2( 実験刑事トトリ 2)

2013Japan
InvestigationMiniseriesMysterySuspenseThrillerDetective FictionDetective Male Lead

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Totori Hiroshi, formerly a professor specializing in bionomics, made a career change by taking the MPD mid-career recruitment exams. Upon successfully passing the exams, he was delighted to be placed in Division 1. Despite a year having gone by, Totori's partner, Yasunaga Teppei, continues to struggle with the fact that Totori, as a rookie, is older and more experienced than him.

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Tsui no Sumika(終の棲家)

2014Japan
InvestigationMiniseriesMysterySuspenseThrillerDeathReporter Female Lead

Like Honki no Shirushi, this drama also features Investigation, Miniseries, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 50% similarity match.

After earning her MBA from a university in the United States, Asakura Tomoko joined the local news team at a newspaper in Tokyo as a new reporter. Despite her proficiency in numbers, she lacks interest in empathizing with her interviewees. Her superiors perceive her as arrogant and inadequate due to her lack of humility. To change this perception, Tomoko decides to cover a story on home nursing care, drawing inspiration from her memories of her grandfather. However, she is taken aback by the harsh realities she encounters and uncovers a series of mysterious deaths among elderly individuals under such care.