I’m a Pet at Dali Temple - Asian drama recommendation
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I’m a Pet at Dali Temple(我在大理寺当宠物)

2018China
Novel AdaptationCatCold Man-Warm WomanCurseDeathFantasyHistoricalInvestigationMagicMysteryRomanceSassy Female LeadSupernaturalTime Travel

Ru Xiao Lan, a contemporary young lady, finds herself transported to ancient times in the form of a cat. Serendipitously, she encounters Qing Mo Yan, who is in need of a cure for poison. Their accidental kiss leads them to discover that they hold the key to solving each other's problems. Together, they set out on a quest to locate the five-colored stone that can lift Xiao Lan's curse and the ghost grass that can heal Mo Yan's ailment. This journey is chronicled in the novel "Da Li Si Shao Qing De Chong Wu Sheng Ya" by Mo Shang Ren Ru Yu.

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Recommendation: My Fantastic Mrs Right Season 2 similar to I’m a Pet at Dali Temple
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My Fantastic Mrs Right Season 2(报告王爷,王妃是只猫第二季)

2020China
Novel AdaptationCatFantasyHistoricalInvestigationMysteryRomanceTime TravelBody TransformationCheerful Female LeadComedyLove TriangleSchemeSword-fight

Like I’m a Pet at Dali Temple, this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Cat, Fantasy, Historical, Investigation, Mystery, Romance, and Time Travel themes with a 40% similarity match.

The plot revolves around Mi Xiao Qi, a resident of the Cloud World, who transforms into a large feline after inadvertently activating a charm given by the Wine immortal. This leads her to the Bei Yue Kingdom on the Kun Peng Continent, where she encounters Bei Gong Yan, the kingdom's prince. With his help, she reverts to her human form by utilizing his blood. However, Mi Xiao Qi is tasked by the Wine immortal to locate her destined partner and win his affection. Additionally, she must collect four pieces of mystical jade before returning to the Cloud World. Thus commences a journey marked by joy and romance.

Recommendation: Cao Xuanxuan's Love Journey similar to I’m a Pet at Dali Temple
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Cao Xuanxuan's Love Journey(了不起的曹萱萱)

2025China
DeathFantasyHistoricalInvestigationMysteryRomanceTime TravelAge GapMurderWeb SeriesWriter Female Lead

Like I’m a Pet at Dali Temple, this drama also features Death, Fantasy, Historical, Investigation, Mystery, Romance, and Time Travel themes with a 39% similarity match.

The narrative follows Zhou Na, a contemporary writer of suspense novels, who suddenly finds herself transported back in time to the ancient Yan City. In this era, she is betrothed to Guo Zi Jie, the magistrate of the county. The duo team up to solve a series of strange mysteries, strengthening their relationship along the way. However, they soon discover a dark plot revolving around matters of life and death that threatens to unravel their world. (WeTV)

Recommendation: In the Dream to Find the Answer similar to I’m a Pet at Dali Temple
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In the Dream to Find the Answer(四手妙弹)

2015China
HistoricalInvestigationMysteryRomanceSupernaturalTime TravelAdventureFriendship

Like I’m a Pet at Dali Temple, this drama also features Historical, Investigation, Mystery, Romance, Supernatural, and Time Travel themes with a 38% similarity match.

Four women of varying personalities and abilities journey through time to ancient China, where they work together to unravel mysterious cases

Recommendation: In the Realm of Fancy similar to I’m a Pet at Dali Temple
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In the Realm of Fancy(繾綣仙凡間)

2003Hong Kong
FantasyHistoricalInvestigationMysteryRomanceSupernaturalTime TravelAdventureDramaImmortalSuspenseThriller

Like I’m a Pet at Dali Temple, this drama also features Fantasy, Historical, Investigation, Mystery, Romance, Supernatural, and Time Travel themes with a 37% similarity match.

In a tale featuring a youthful scholar/judge named Lei Yuen, he unintentionally transitions into a deity/immortal when he delves into the guidebook called Yuen Tin King, requesting to understand the essence of genuine love. Following Lei Yuen's request, the manual guides his spiritual form on a voyage where he meets lovers from different historical periods, spanning both the past and the future.

Recommendation: General Order similar to I’m a Pet at Dali Temple
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General Order(小女不听将军令)

2024China
DeathFantasyHistoricalInvestigationMysteryRomanceTime TravelAge GapEmperor Supporting CharacterGeneral Male LeadMurderShort Length Series

Like I’m a Pet at Dali Temple, this drama also features Death, Fantasy, Historical, Investigation, Mystery, Romance, and Time Travel themes with a 37% similarity match.

Su Ke, a student involved in the field of archaeology, unintentionally travels back in time to the period of Wu Guo after coming into contact with the General Order. She becomes entangled in a homicide investigation under the leadership of General Dai Yu and is compelled to wed him due to her resemblance to the deceased individual. While collaborating with Dai Yu to uncover the truth, Su Ke stumbles upon several of her fellow club members who are also stranded in that time period, including Sun Duo, who now holds the title of emperor. With assistance from Sun Duo, they are able to apprehend the true culprit, yet a significant secret still remains undiscovered.

Recommendation: Concubinage Record Season 3 similar to I’m a Pet at Dali Temple
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Concubinage Record Season 3(纳妾记第三季)

2016China
Novel AdaptationHistoricalInvestigationMysteryRomanceTime TravelComedyMartial ArtsSci-Fi

Like I’m a Pet at Dali Temple, this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Historical, Investigation, Mystery, Romance, and Time Travel themes with a 35% similarity match.

Based on Mu Yi's novel "Na Qie Ji."

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Dramatic Self-Help Strategy(戏精自救攻略)

2023China
DeathFantasyHistoricalInvestigationMysteryRomanceTime TravelComedyHuman SacrificeMuderShort Length SeriesTime LoopWeb Series

Like I’m a Pet at Dali Temple, this drama also features Death, Fantasy, Historical, Investigation, Mystery, Romance, and Time Travel themes with a 35% similarity match.

Actress Li Wei Wei travels back in time to an ancient era and replaces the foolish princess Li Cai Wei, who is betrothed to Shen Hua Jin. However, on the eve of their wedding, Hua Jin is killed. Li Wei Wei discovers that they are trapped in a recurring time cycle, prompting her and Hua Jin to uncover the culprit behind his death and the reason for being targeted in order to break free from the time loop.

Recommendation: Strange Stories from Liao Zhai Season 4 similar to I’m a Pet at Dali Temple
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Strange Stories from Liao Zhai Season 4(聊斋新编)

2015China
Novel AdaptationFantasyHistoricalInvestigationMysteryRomanceSupernaturalAdventureAnthologyFamilyHorrorMartial ArtsSuspenseWuxia

Like I’m a Pet at Dali Temple, this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Fantasy, Historical, Investigation, Mystery, Romance, and Supernatural themes with a 33% similarity match.

A fresh compilation of tales from Liao Zhai is now available, comprising a total of 8 stories: Lu Pan, Qian Kun, Heng Niang, Lian Suo, Ye Sheng, Ye Cha Guo, Hua Gu Zi, and Lv Yi Nv. However, only 6 stories were featured in the initial broadcast, excluding Hua Gu Zi and Ye Cha Guo.

Recommendation: Start A Business, My General similar to I’m a Pet at Dali Temple
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Start A Business, My General(创业吧,我的将军大人)

2020China
Novel AdaptationDeathHistoricalInvestigationMysteryRomanceTime TravelBusinessFateFated LoveMurderReincarnationShort Length SeriesWeb Series

Like I’m a Pet at Dali Temple, this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Death, Historical, Investigation, Mystery, Romance, and Time Travel themes with a 33% similarity match.

Ning Bai Zhu, a contemporary woman murdered by her lover and closest companion, and Ye Yun Chen, an ancient military leader betrayed by his own family, were both reincarnated in ancient times simultaneously, embarking on a new chapter in life. To sustain herself, Ning opted to establish a shop for financial gain. Her innovative business strategies led to the success of her store, despite her unconventional thinking causing some challenges. However, their lives took a turn when Ning and Ye coincidentally cross paths and realize their shared similarities.

Recommendation: Meiji Tokyo Renka (2019) similar to I’m a Pet at Dali Temple
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Meiji Tokyo Renka (2019)(明治東亰恋伽)

2019Japan
FantasyHistoricalRomanceSupernaturalTime TravelMiniseries

Like I’m a Pet at Dali Temple, this drama also features Fantasy, Historical, Romance, Supernatural, and Time Travel themes with a 33% similarity match.

Mei Ayazuki, a high school girl, encounters a enigmatic magician named Chari while visiting an amusement park. Suddenly, Chari transports her back in time to Tokyo during the Meiji era. In this new setting, Mei finds herself at the historic Rokumeikan building, where she encounters prominent figures from that time period. However, Mei soon realizes that she has lost sight of Chari.

Recommendation: Future Mr. Right similar to I’m a Pet at Dali Temple
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Future Mr. Right(來自未來的史密特)

2016Taiwan
FantasyInvestigationMysteryRomanceTime TravelDrama

Like I’m a Pet at Dali Temple, this drama also features Fantasy, Investigation, Mystery, Romance, and Time Travel themes with a 33% similarity match.

In 2045, a programmer was charged with the murder of a young man. As he tried to prove his innocence, he found out that the culprit not only looked like him and shared his name, but had committed the crime three decades earlier. He journeyed back in time to prevent his double from committing the crime, and a woman in a photograph from 2015 may hold the key to locating the man.

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Different Princess(花青歌)

2024China
DeathFantasyHistoricalInvestigationMysteryRomanceTime TravelAge GapCharacter DevelopmentFictional WorldHistorical FictionTang DynastyTransmigrationVillain Male Lead

Like I’m a Pet at Dali Temple, this drama also features Death, Fantasy, Historical, Investigation, Mystery, Romance, and Time Travel themes with a 33% similarity match.

Author Hua Qing Ge finds herself immersed in the universe of her own stories, unexpectedly experiencing a romantic entanglement with Ji Chu, a development she had not anticipated while shaping the narrative.

Recommendation: Liao Zhai Hua Gu Zi similar to I’m a Pet at Dali Temple
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Liao Zhai Hua Gu Zi(聊斋花姑子)

2004China
Novel AdaptationFantasyHistoricalRomanceSupernaturalSpirit

Like I’m a Pet at Dali Temple, this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Fantasy, Historical, Romance, and Supernatural themes with a 33% similarity match.

An You Yu is a compassionate individual who has a deep love for animals. While exploring the mountains one day, he comes across three river deers being pursued by Xiong Da Cheng, the son of the local magistrate. An You Yu rescues the deer spirits, who are actually Hua Gu Zi and her family. Grateful for his kindness, Hua Gu Zi seeks ways to repay him, leading to a tragic love story between a human and a spirit. (DramaWiki)

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The House of the Fairy Fox Season 2(狐门秘事第2季)

2020China
DeathFantasyHistoricalInvestigationMysteryRomanceBromanceChinese Republican EraFriendshipHistorical FictionMurder

Like I’m a Pet at Dali Temple, this drama also features Death, Fantasy, Historical, Investigation, Mystery, and Romance themes with a 32% similarity match.

Recommendation: My Zombie Lord similar to I’m a Pet at Dali Temple
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My Zombie Lord(我的僵尸王爷)

2020China
FantasyHistoricalInvestigationMysteryRomanceComedyShort Length Series

Like I’m a Pet at Dali Temple, this drama also features Fantasy, Historical, Investigation, Mystery, and Romance themes with a 31% similarity match.

A prince from ancient times traveled across dimensions and arrived in the present day. His soul is bound to a creature, yet it doesn't mar his striking appearance. Nonetheless, he is unfazed by this, as his sole purpose is seeking revenge. The injustice done to him and his wife in this world fills them with rage. He detests those responsible and is eager to uncover the truth. As his fist clenches tightly, a woman enters the scene. Strikingly similar to his deceased wife, she begins to captivate him, leading to unexpected feelings blossoming within him. What strange twists and turns will unfold from here on...

Recommendation: Uwasa no Onna similar to I’m a Pet at Dali Temple
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Uwasa no Onna(噂の女)

2018Japan
Novel AdaptationDeathInvestigationMysteryRomanceComedyMiniseries

Like I’m a Pet at Dali Temple, this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Death, Investigation, Mystery, and Romance themes with a 31% similarity match.

During her high school years, Miyuki Itoi was not considered particularly attractive. However, one day, she undergoes a transformation and becomes stunningly beautiful. As she begins to interact with men, a mysterious pattern emerges - those men soon meet their demise. (My DramaList)

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Monopoly Exposure(独家披露)

2014China
Novel AdaptationDeathInvestigationMysteryRomanceMurderReporter Male Lead

Like I’m a Pet at Dali Temple, this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Death, Investigation, Mystery, and Romance themes with a 31% similarity match.

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)

Recommendation: Yurei, Kashimasu o Some Koi no Shichihenge similar to I’m a Pet at Dali Temple
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Yurei, Kashimasu o Some Koi no Shichihenge(ゆうれい、貸します〜お染・恋の七変化〜)

2003Japan
Novel AdaptationHistoricalInvestigationMysteryRomanceSupernaturalComedyDramaEdo PeriodGhostHistorical FictionMiniseries

Like I’m a Pet at Dali Temple, this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Historical, Investigation, Mystery, Romance, and Supernatural themes with a 30% similarity match.

The tale humorously depicts ghosts who are unable to depart our realm due to their strong connection to the living

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The Crossing Hero(超级大英雄)

2015Taiwan
FantasyInvestigationMysteryRomanceSupernaturalTime TravelActionDramaMartial ArtsSci-FiSuspenseThriller

Like I’m a Pet at Dali Temple, this drama also features Fantasy, Investigation, Mystery, Romance, Supernatural, and Time Travel themes with a 30% similarity match.

Can Ming Dynasty imperial guards who find themselves transported to the future adapt to the modern world? Hong Xi Dong is the head of Emperor Zhu Yun Wen's personal bodyguard team in the Ming Dynasty. After a valuable pearl treasure goes missing and is suspected to be in Xi Dong's possession, two imperial military guards, Peng Ze and Xu Xiao Tian, pursue him. By a stroke of fate, the trio is transported to the 21st century, where Ze and Xiao Tian come across the contemporary Hong Xiao Dong, who bears a striking resemblance to his historical counterpart. Will Ze and Xiao Tian be able to navigate their way through modern life while unraveling the mystery of the missing treasure?

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Candle in the Tomb(鬼吹灯之精绝古城)

2016China
Novel AdaptationFantasyHistoricalInvestigationMysterySupernaturalActionAdventureDramaSuspenseThrillerTomb Raiding

Like I’m a Pet at Dali Temple, this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Fantasy, Historical, Investigation, Mystery, and Supernatural themes with a 30% similarity match.

In accordance with an ancient proverb from China, it is said that "a person lights the flame and spirits extinguish it." Hu Ba Yi possesses extensive knowledge in Feng Shui, particularly in the arrangement of burial sites, which he acquired from an ancient manual passed down through generations in his family. This expertise proved invaluable when he found himself trapped in a snowslide in Tibet. It also came to his aid when he and his companions joined an archaeological expedition to investigate the mysterious "ghost cave" situated in the Taklamakan Desert. While guiding the team through perilous obstacles, he couldn't shake the feeling that someone had anticipated their every move and orchestrated the traps and concealed passageways accordingly. (Apple TV)

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Maid Escort(这丫环我用不起)

2021China
Novel AdaptationDeathHistoricalInvestigationMysteryRomanceComedyDeath Of A FatherDeath Of A MotherMale Chases Female FirstServant Female LeadWeb Series

Like I’m a Pet at Dali Temple, this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Death, Historical, Investigation, Mystery, and Romance themes with a 30% similarity match.

Mistress Yue Zi Yuan from the Shenwei Armed Escort has been entrusted with the task of safeguarding Bai Yin Ruo, the foster daughter of Hong Wan Jun, until her upcoming wedding day. To honor her commitment to Madam Hong, Zi Yuan must disguise herself as Yin Ruo's servant within the Bai family residence. It is here that she uncovers the unsettling truth that her rival Yang Xiao is Yin Ruo's fiancé. Despite their differences, Zi Yuan agrees to collaborate with Yang Xiao on a perilous mission to restore the Shenwei Armed Escort's operations and rejuvenate the trade routes, all while delving into the mystery surrounding their parents' deaths.

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The Magician on the Skywalk(天橋上的魔術師)

2021Taiwan
Novel AdaptationFantasyInvestigationMagicMysterySupernatural1980sDramaFamilyFriendshipMagician Male LeadMiniseries

Like I’m a Pet at Dali Temple, this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Fantasy, Investigation, Magic, Mystery, and Supernatural themes with a 30% similarity match.

The tale unfolds in Zhonghua Shopping Mall, blending magic with reality. In the summer of 1985, Xiao Bu Dian, a fourth-grade student and the youngest son of a leather shoe shop owner in the mall, spent his days selling goods on a stall near the overpass. One day, a mysterious magician arrived at the mall with a cornucopia, a luminous zebra, and an array of enchanting tricks. Fascinated by the magician, Xiao Bu Dian purchased magic supplies to practice daily. As more youngsters in the mall encountered the magician, each person who witnessed the magic experienced a transformative power that altered their lives.

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Ghost Catcher: Legend of Beauty(天师钟馗)

2010China
FantasyHistoricalInvestigationMysterySupernaturalGhostHistorical FictionTang Dynasty

Like I’m a Pet at Dali Temple, this drama also features Fantasy, Historical, Investigation, Mystery, and Supernatural themes with a 29% similarity match.

Recommendation: Never Apart from You similar to I’m a Pet at Dali Temple
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Never Apart from You(与君无别离)

2024China
FantasyHistoricalInvestigationMysteryRomanceShort Length SeriesTransmigrationWeb Series

Like I’m a Pet at Dali Temple, this drama also features Fantasy, Historical, Investigation, Mystery, and Romance themes with a 29% similarity match.

Zhou Li, a forensic specialist, finds herself reincarnated as Jiang Ruo Li in a novel centered on revenge. In this story, she is falsely accused of murdering the main character, Jun Wu Ye, and his mother. Drawing on her understanding of the plot, Zhou Li assists Jun Wu Ye in identifying the true perpetrator and helps him rediscover his core beliefs and trust in people. As their bond strengthens and grows into a deep connection, they stumble upon a startling revelation that alters their entire perspective. (TMDb)

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The Secret of Booth No. 9(9号电话亭的秘蜜)

2025China
FantasyInvestigationMysteryRomanceTime TravelShort Length SeriesWeb SeriesYouth

Like I’m a Pet at Dali Temple, this drama also features Fantasy, Investigation, Mystery, Romance, and Time Travel themes with a 29% similarity match.

After receiving a puzzling phone call from a former classmate who has passed away, Fang Xiao Xun is transported back in time to relive the events of the past. Determined to change his unfortunate destiny, she uncovers hidden truths and embarks on a transformative journey filled with healing, self-discovery, and surprising relationships. (TMDb)

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A Love Story of Oiled Paper Umbrella(一伞烟雨)

2024China
FantasyHistoricalInvestigationMysteryRomanceWeb Novel AdaptationAge GapWeb Series

Like I’m a Pet at Dali Temple, this drama also features Fantasy, Historical, Investigation, Mystery, and Romance themes with a 29% similarity match.

In the southern part of Dali Temple, Feng Yi encountered Meng Xi Zhou, a devoted admirer, due to a criminal incident, and they formed a mentor-student relationship, hunting down supernatural creatures together. As their bond grew stronger, the demon king emerged, leading to Meng Xi Zhou falling under the spell of her inner demon. Nan Feng Yi also came to realize that he carried the demon elixir that Meng Xi Zhou had been missing for many years within his own body. Nan Feng Yi must be willing to make great sacrifices in order to rescue his beloved.

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Huang Zi Fei Xiu Lian Shou Ce(皇子妃修炼手册)

2022China
Novel AdaptationFantasyHistoricalRomanceTime TravelComedyShort Length SeriesWeb Series

Like I’m a Pet at Dali Temple, this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Fantasy, Historical, Romance, and Time Travel themes with a 29% similarity match.

A beauty specialist has journeyed back in time to ancient eras to embody the role of Luo Ming Wan, a princess in the esteemed Ning Dynasty. Following a plane accident, a contemporary young woman skilled in skincare and hailing from a family well-versed in traditional Chinese medicine finds herself transported through time. Assuming the persona of Luo Ming Wan, she encounters the eldest prince Zhang Lan Ying and ultimately becomes his princess consort. Despite rumors of Zhang Lan Ying being harsh, Luo Ming Wan realizes that these speculations hold no truth. Through their interactions, she uncovers a hidden aspect of Zhang Lan Ying. Luo Ming Wan reignites her passions and sparks a beauty trend among the aristocracy once more.

Recommendation: Hyoheki similar to I’m a Pet at Dali Temple
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Hyoheki(氷壁)

2006Japan
Novel AdaptationDeathInvestigationMysteryRomanceLifeMiniseriesMountain Climbing

Like I’m a Pet at Dali Temple, this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Death, Investigation, Mystery, and Romance themes with a 29% similarity match.

Two climbers become romantically involved with the same woman. After one of them tragically falls to his death, the surviving climber becomes the primary suspect.

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Bonkura Season 2(ぼんくら2)

2015Japan
Novel AdaptationDeathHistoricalInvestigationMysteryMiniseriesMurderPolice Officer Male Lead

Like I’m a Pet at Dali Temple, this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Death, Historical, Investigation, and Mystery themes with a 29% 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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The House of the Fairy Fox(狐门秘事)

2020China
DeathFantasyHistoricalInvestigationMysteryRomanceBromanceChinese Republican EraFox DemonFriendshipHistorical FictionMurderScheme

Like I’m a Pet at Dali Temple, this drama also features Death, Fantasy, Historical, Investigation, Mystery, and Romance themes with a 29% similarity match.

Taking place in Linghe City during the era of warlords, a businessman named Xiao Ge Ran becomes entangled in a homicide investigation. Along his quest for the truth, he encounters Bai Qi, who is revealed to be a descendant of a fox. Together, they uncover the devious plots orchestrated by the Yin Yang Master, Jin Chuan. (DramaWiki)

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The Bright Moon Worships Your Heart(明月祭君心)

2022China
DeathHistoricalInvestigationMysterySassy Female LeadSupernaturalOff Screen RapePrincess Supporting CharacterSexual ViolenceShort Length SeriesSlight RomanceSmart Male LeadSpirit Possession

Like I’m a Pet at Dali Temple, this drama also features Death, Historical, Investigation, Mystery, Sassy Female Lead, and Supernatural themes with a 29% similarity match.

When conflict arises between the Su and Ning nations, both sides suffer heavy losses. The Su, determined to crush their foes, launch a merciless advance. Eventually, the Ning nation is forced to admit defeat. In order to maintain a fragile peace, the two nations form an alliance. As part of this agreement, Princess Qian Xi of Ning is required to marry the son of a Su general, Xiao Qi Feng. However, on the day of the wedding, a ghost appears, leading to the discovery of a woman's remains in a well. Upon the emperor's orders, Qi Feng and his childhood friend Su Qing begin investigating these mysterious occurrences. As they follow the clues, they uncover a connection between recent events and incidents from two decades ago. Their search for the truth takes them down a perilous and shadowy path, with the future of both nations hanging in the balance. Will their pursuit of justice bring about lasting peace or reignite the flames of war? (Viki)

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Immortal Destiny(仙君有劫)

2024China
DeathFantasyHistoricalInvestigationMysteryRomanceWeb Novel AdaptationDeath Of A FatherDramaMurderShort Length SeriesTransmigrationWeb Series

Like I’m a Pet at Dali Temple, this drama also features Death, Fantasy, Historical, Investigation, Mystery, and Romance themes with a 29% similarity match.

Lu Ning immerses herself in the digital realm in search of the truth behind her father's murder

Recommendation: The Prince's Shadow similar to I’m a Pet at Dali Temple
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The Prince's Shadow(御用閒人)

2005Hong Kong
HistoricalInvestigationMysteryRomance

Like I’m a Pet at Dali Temple, this drama also features Historical, Investigation, Mystery, and Romance themes with a 29% similarity match.

Ko Sing possesses knowledge in both literary works and martial arts. Despite being an official, he is the person Emperor Kin Lung turns to for solving complex issues. Sing travels to Yangzhou in order to locate the emperor's beloved, Yu Yee. He discovers that Yee has been traded to the proprietor of a well-known brothel named So Sam. Unbeknownst to Sing, the brothel serves as a refuge for vulnerable girls. Misinterpreting the situation, Sing mistakenly believes that Sam coerces young girls into prostitution. Yee becomes entangled in a homicide case. Sam, also recognized as the "Chivalrous Prostitute", makes every effort to rescue her. It is only then that Sing comprehends the true nature of Sam.

Recommendation: Ningyo Sashichi Torimonocho (2016) similar to I’m a Pet at Dali Temple
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Ningyo Sashichi Torimonocho (2016)(人形佐七捕物帳)

2016Japan
Novel AdaptationHistoricalInvestigationMystery

Like I’m a Pet at Dali Temple, this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Historical, Investigation, and Mystery themes with a 29% similarity match.

Inspired by the historical fiction "Ningyou Sashichi Torimonochou" authored by Yokomizo Seishi.

Recommendation: Repeat similar to I’m a Pet at Dali Temple
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Repeat(リピート〜運命を変える10か月〜)

2018Japan
Novel AdaptationDeathInvestigationMysteryRomanceTime TravelMiniseriesMurderOlder Woman-Younger ManSci-FiSuspenseThrillerTime Manipulation

Like I’m a Pet at Dali Temple, this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Death, Investigation, Mystery, Romance, and Time Travel themes with a 29% similarity match.

Shinozaki Ayumi receives an unexpected phone call warning her of an upcoming earthquake in one hour. Initially dismissing it as a prank, she later experiences the predicted earthquake. The caller, Kazama, explains that he can foresee the future due to a unique form of time travel he calls "Repeat." Ayumi, along with Mori Keisuke and Tendo Taro, is invited by Kazama to take part in Repeat. As they revisit past regrets, the group faces unforeseen challenges, leading Ayumi and Mori to develop a close bond. This story is inspired by the novel "Repeat" by Inui Kurumi.

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Mop Girl(モップガール)

2007Japan
Novel AdaptationDeathFantasyInvestigationMysteryTime TravelAirhead Female LeadClumsy Female LeadComedyMurderSupernatural PowerTeamworkTime Altering

Like I’m a Pet at Dali Temple, this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Death, Fantasy, Investigation, Mystery, and Time Travel themes with a 29% similarity match.

Momoko recently began working at a firm that provides funeral services and specializes in crime scene cleanup. To her surprise, she uncovers a remarkable supernatural ability - upon touching an object owned by a recently deceased individual, she is transported back in time and given the opportunity to prevent their premature demise.

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Bodhisattva in Storm(憤怒的菩薩)

2018Taiwan
Novel AdaptationDeathHistoricalInvestigationMystery1940sMiniseriesMultiple MainsMurder

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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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Concubinage Record(纳妾记)

2015China
Novel AdaptationHistoricalInvestigationMysteryTime TravelHaremMartial ArtsSci-FiScientist Male Lead

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In the novel "Na Qie Ji" by Mu Yi, a modern-day scientist travels to the past to investigate crimes and eventually marries four women.

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Mimi(미미)

2014South Korea
InvestigationMysteryRomanceSupernaturalTime TravelAmnesiaMagical ObjectMiniseriesSpirit

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Min Woo, a 28-year-old webtoon creator, discovers a note on his desk calendar one day. Inspired by this note, he starts working on a new webtoon titled “December 8.” The comic quickly gains widespread acclaim. As its popularity skyrockets, Min Woo faces mounting pressure from his job, leading to intense headaches due to the stress.

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The Earliest Spring in the World(世界で一番早い春)

2025Japan
FantasyInvestigationMysteryRomanceTime TravelAdapted From A MangaAge GapManga Artist Female LeadTime Slip

Like I’m a Pet at Dali Temple, this drama also features Fantasy, Investigation, Mystery, Romance, and Time Travel themes with a 28% similarity match.

Manga creator Haruta Mahoro harbors a hidden truth: she has been crafting her own stories inspired by a manga left behind by her high school senior, Yukishima Shu. One fateful evening, Mahoro, who yearns to "return" Yukishima's creations to him after his passing a decade ago, experiences an unusual event. She finds herself transported back to her high school years, filled with sorrow as she resumes life as a student. Yet, during her time in the past, she uncovers "a certain truth" surrounding Yukishima's death, adding layers to the unfolding mystery.

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The General Above I Am Down Below(将军在上我在下)

2021China
Novel AdaptationFantasyHistoricalRomanceTime TravelComedyFilmed VerticallyShort Length SeriesWeb Series

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In the midst of a battle over the Jade Seal rumored to hold the Pearl of Reincarnation, two sisters, Mu Qing Huan and Mu Jiao Jiao, find themselves transported to an ancient realm. Mu Qing Huan reunites with General Shen Rui, a figure from her mysterious past, while Mu Jiao Jiao encounters the Elder Prince. As they become entangled in a struggle for power and the threat of rebellion looms, the question remains: will they ever find their way back home, or is destiny preparing a different path for them?

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Bonkura(ぼんくら)

2014Japan
Novel AdaptationDeathHistoricalInvestigationMysteryDisappearanceMiniseriesMurderPolice Officer Male Lead

Like I’m a Pet at Dali Temple, this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Death, Historical, Investigation, and Mystery themes with a 28% 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.

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Rakuen(楽園)

2017Japan
Novel AdaptationDeathInvestigationMysterySupernaturalKidnappingMiniseriesMurderPsychological

Like I’m a Pet at Dali Temple, this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Death, Investigation, Mystery, and Supernatural themes with a 28% similarity match.

A widely discussed event has taken place in Japan involving the Doizaki couple who murdered their 15-year-old daughter and concealed her body beneath their home for 16 years. One day, Toshiko Hagitani, a homemaker, visits Shigeko Maehata, an employee at a small publishing company, to share her suspicion that her 12-year-old son Hitoshi may possess a unique ability to see the memories of others. Toshiko shows Shigeko a drawing created by Hitoshi depicting a girl with a pale face lying in a house topped with a bat-shaped weather vane, resembling the Doizaki couple case. Intrigued, Shigeko decides to investigate further, but tragically, Hitoshi passes away in a car accident. Meanwhile, the Doizaki couple's lawyer informs their daughter Seiko that they have severed all ties with her. Concurrently, a female high school student is reported missing.

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Reibai Tantei Jozuka Hisui(霊媒探偵・城塚翡翠)

2022Japan
Novel AdaptationFantasyInvestigationMysterySupernaturalDetective Female LeadDetective FictionMiniseriesPsychic Female Lead

Like I’m a Pet at Dali Temple, this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Fantasy, Investigation, Mystery, and Supernatural themes with a 28% similarity match.

Jozuka Hisui possesses a unique talent for identifying murderers and communicating with spirits. Unfortunately, she is unable to report her findings to the police, as they would not believe her and her ability cannot be used as legal evidence. Consequently, she leads a solitary life. However, her path crosses with mystery writer Kogetsu Shiro, who assists the police in solving cases. Together, Jozuka Hisui and Kogetsu Shiro collaborate to crack mysterious cases.

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Invert: Jozuka Hisui Toujoshu(invert 城塚翡翠 倒叙集)

2022Japan
Novel AdaptationFantasyInvestigationMysterySupernaturalDetective Female LeadDetective FictionMiniseriesPsychic Female Lead

Like I’m a Pet at Dali Temple, this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Fantasy, Investigation, Mystery, and Supernatural themes with a 28% similarity match.

Jozuka Hisui, a psychic endowed with emerald eyes, possesses the unique gift of sensing spirits and resurrecting the deceased. Teaming up with Chiwasaki Makoto, her partner, Hisui diligently operates as a "medium detective," unraveling mysteries and apprehending perpetrators who believe their schemes and alibis are foolproof. This narrative is derived from the book "Invert: Jozuka Hisui Toujoshu" penned by Aizawa Sako.

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Journey to the West Afterstory(西游记后传)

2000China
Novel AdaptationFantasyHistoricalInvestigationMysteryActionAdventureMartial ArtsWuxia

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Sun Wu Kong, a mischievous character born from a magical stone, was imprisoned beneath a mountain for five hundred years as punishment for his actions in the heavens. Eventually, Guanyin informed Monkey that a monk named Tang San Zang would release him and they would embark on a pilgrimage from China to India. True to her words, the following day Tripitaka arrived and freed Monkey, leading to their journey to the west. Along the way, they were joined by two companions, Zhu Ba Jie and Sha Wu Jing, as they encountered various dangers, evil beings, and sorcerers, all while learning to cooperate and work together.

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Four Marshals(少年四大名捕)

2003China
Novel AdaptationHistoricalInvestigationMysteryRomanceActionAdventureMartial ArtsWuxia

Like I’m a Pet at Dali Temple, this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Historical, Investigation, Mystery, and Romance themes with a 28% similarity match.

Seventeen years ago, a horrifying incident unfolded where an entire family was brutally murdered. The mastermind behind this heinous act was the notorious General Ling Luo Shi. Now, after seventeen years, Zhuge Shen Hou and his four talented disciples are determined to apprehend this villain and seek justice.

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Wu Xin: The Monster Killer Season 2(无心法师Ⅱ)

2017China
Novel AdaptationFantasyHistoricalRomanceSupernaturalChinese Republican EraDemon Hunter Male LeadDemon-Monster HuntingHistorical Fiction

Like I’m a Pet at Dali Temple, this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Fantasy, Historical, Romance, and Supernatural themes with a 28% similarity match.

The narrative follows the adventures of Wu Xin, a monster hunter, and the malevolent spirit Yue Qi Shan, who find themselves reawakened two decades later in Shanghai during the Republican Era.

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Enmadou Sara no Suiri Kitan(閻魔堂沙羅の推理奇譚)

2020Japan
Novel AdaptationDeathInvestigationMysterySupernaturalAfterlifeDramaMiniseriesSecond Chance

Like I’m a Pet at Dali Temple, this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Death, Investigation, Mystery, and Supernatural themes with a 28% similarity match.

Enmadou Sara serves as the world's judge, determining the fate of the deceased by sending them either to heaven or hell. Those who have been murdered approach her, expressing their desire to return to the living world as they still have unfinished business. Sara instructs them to uncover the truth behind their deaths in order to be granted a second chance at life. Through this process, they not only discover the circumstances of their demise but also realize they did not make the most of their previous lives. The opportunity to transform one's life arises when the readiness to truly live is found.

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Wu Xin: The Monster Killer(无心法师)

2015China
DeathFantasyHistoricalMysteryRomanceSupernaturalChinese Republican EraCohabitationGhost-seeing Male LeadHidden PastImmortalInterspecies RomanceMythical BeingSkilled Killer

Like I’m a Pet at Dali Temple, this drama also features Death, Fantasy, Historical, Mystery, Romance, and Supernatural themes with a 27% similarity match.

Wu Xin is an immortal who roams without any memory of his origin or age, possessing supernatural abilities that allow him to interact with spirits, both benevolent and malevolent, that inhabit the world of the living. To sustain himself, he masquerades as a traveling monk. One day, while journeying, Wu Xin was pushed off a cliff and covered by a heap of leaves. Li Yue Ya happened to be passing by and paused to enjoy a steamed bun, which caught Wu Xin's attention, prompting him to emerge from the leaves and ask for food. Although he startled Yue Ya, she generously shared half of her bun with him. From that moment on, Wu Xin chose to stay by Yue Ya's side, providing for her and protecting her, eventually developing romantic feelings as they faced various supernatural challenges together.