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Jyouou(嬢王)

2005Japan
Adapted From A MangaDebtDramaFather-Daughter RelationshipFriendshipHost-Hostess Club SettingHost-Hostess Supporting CharacterHostess Female LeadSchool Friends' RelationshipStudent Female LeadYoung Adult Female Lead

Fujisaki Aya, a youthful university student, finds herself in a predicament where her family is burdened with a debt of 150 million yen following the collapse of her father's company. In order to alleviate their financial troubles, she decides to participate in the Hostess Grand Prix.

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Recommendation: Jyouou Season 3 similar to Jyouou
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Jyouou Season 3(嬢王3 〜Special Edition〜)

2010Japan
Adapted From A MangaDebtDramaFriendshipHost-Hostess Club SettingHostess Female Lead

Like Jyouou, this drama also features Adapted From A Manga, Debt, Drama, Friendship, Host-Hostess Club Setting, and Hostess Female Lead themes with a 55% similarity match.

Recommendation: Jyouou Season 2 similar to Jyouou
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Jyouou Season 2(嬢王Virgin)

2009Japan
Adapted From A MangaDramaFriendshipHost-Hostess Club SettingHostess Female LeadRomance

Like Jyouou, this drama also features Adapted From A Manga, Drama, Friendship, Host-Hostess Club Setting, and Hostess Female Lead themes with a 42% similarity match.

Ando Mai, an 18-year-old high school student, has always been popular among the boys at her school. Unfortunately, this has also made her a target of jealousy and bullying from her female peers. To overcome the trauma she has experienced, Mai decides to enter the "Hostess Grand Prix" competition in hopes of being crowned the top kyabakura hostess and winning the grand prize of 300,000,000 yen.

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Giragira(ギラギラ)

2008Japan
Adapted From A MangaDramaHost-Hostess Club SettingHost-Hostess Supporting CharacterHost Male LeadMiniseries

Like Jyouou, this drama also features Adapted From A Manga, Drama, Host-Hostess Club Setting, and Host-Hostess Supporting Character themes with a 31% similarity match.

The story follows the life of Nanase Kohei, a married man who decides to return to his old job as a male host. Using his kind and attentive personality, he impresses clients and regains his reputation as the top host. However, facing obstacles as he navigates his way back into the industry, Nanase fears his wife discovering his job and deals with envy from younger hosts. Throughout his journey, he aims to show that hosting is not just about making women spend money, but about forming genuine connections often overlooked in the profession.

Recommendation: The Empress (2011) similar to Jyouou
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The Empress (2011)(여제)

2011South Korea
Adapted From A MangaDramaHost-Hostess Club SettingHostess Female LeadRevengeRomance

Like Jyouou, this drama also features Adapted From A Manga, Drama, Host-Hostess Club Setting, and Hostess Female Lead themes with a 31% similarity match.

Seo In Hwa is a university student pursuing a degree in painting at a renowned institution. She aspires to lead a life distinct from her mother's, who owned a hostess bar, yet finds herself oppressed by the influence of wealth and authority. Consequently, In Hwa takes a job as a hostess in a bar. Despite facing numerous challenges, she strives to excel and ultimately becomes the top in her profession. Following her success, In Hwa sets out to exact revenge on the powerful men who shattered her life and contributed to her mother's demise.

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Kakegurui(賭ケグルイ)

2018Japan
Adapted From A MangaDebtDramaFriendshipStudent Female LeadGamblingPsychologicalSchool BullyingSmart Female LeadStudent Male LeadStudent Supporting CharacterViolenceYouth

Like Jyouou, this drama also features Adapted From A Manga, Debt, Drama, Friendship, and Student Female Lead themes with a 26% similarity match.

Offspring of prominent families in politics and business are enrolled in the prestigious Hyakkaou Private Academy, where students' status is determined through a series of games. Those who emerge victorious hold power, while the defeated become subservient. The arrival of a enigmatic new student, Jabami Yumeko, shakes things up at the academy. Despite her innocent appearance, she is a compulsive gambler who thrives on the excitement of risky bets. ~

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Tomodachi Game(トモダチゲーム)

2017Japan
Adapted From A MangaDebtDramaFriendshipStudent Female LeadEscape Room SettingGameMysteryPsychologicalStudent Male LeadStudent Supporting CharacterSuspenseTeenager Supporting CharacterThriller

Like Jyouou, this drama also features Adapted From A Manga, Debt, Drama, Friendship, and Student Female Lead themes with a 25% similarity match.

Katagiri Yuichi, a high school student, values friendship over wealth due to the teachings of his mother. When Yuichi and his group of friends - Shiho, Tenji, Makoto, and Yutori - are unexpectedly drawn into a puzzling game with a high monetary reward, they find themselves in a situation where their bonds are put to the test. The game, initially thought to be simple, intensifies under challenging circumstances, leading to feelings of suspicion among the friends. To succeed in the game, they must rely on their trust in one another. The question remains: will Yuichi and his friends prioritize money or their friendship?

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Shinyu wa Akujo(親友は悪女)

2023Japan
Adapted From A MangaDramaFriendshipRomance

Like Jyouou, this drama also features Adapted From A Manga, Drama, and Friendship themes with a 25% similarity match.

Horie Mana enjoys her job as a sales clerk at Tomiya Corporation and harbors feelings for her coworker Hashii Tsubasa. Despite her shy nature, she finds contentment in admiring him from a distance. When Mana's old classmate, Honda Ai, mentions seeing another classmate, Takato Hino, whom Mana had lost touch with, Mana coincidentally encounters Hino. Learning that Hino is going through a divorce and has nowhere to stay, Mana invites her to live with her.

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Jotei(女帝)

2007Japan
Adapted From A MangaDramaHost-Hostess Club SettingHostess Female LeadDeathMiniseriesRevengeRomanceSlow Burn Romance

Like Jyouou, this drama also features Adapted From A Manga, Drama, Host-Hostess Club Setting, and Hostess Female Lead themes with a 25% similarity match.

Ayaka Tachibana's life took a turn for the worse when she lost her boyfriend and then her mother fell seriously ill. Seeking vengeance, she enters the hostess world with the ambition of becoming the top figure in Osaka's nightlife. Naoto Date, a member of the criminal underworld, becomes Ayaka's supporter and ally.

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Arabashiri(あらばしり)

2025Japan
Adapted From A MangaDramaFriendshipComedyFantasy

Like Jyouou, this drama also features Adapted From A Manga, Drama, and Friendship themes with a 23% similarity match.

The setting of the tale is a secretive sake store that can only be accessed by those in need. Within this shop, a touching story develops involving the proprietor who can transform sake into people, the humanized sake themselves, and the patrons who frequent the establishment. (YTV)

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Honey and Clover (2008)(蜂蜜幸運草)

2008Taiwan
Adapted From A MangaDramaStudent Female LeadRomanceStudent Male Lead

Like Jyouou, this drama also features Adapted From A Manga, Drama, and Student Female Lead themes with a 23% similarity match.

An adaptation of a popular comic book, this drama follows the lives of 5 passionate young adults studying at the University of the Arts as they navigate love, friendship, and the uncertainties of the future. Zhen Shan, a fifth-year architecture student known for his gentle nature, harbors feelings for Li Hua, the owner of an architectural firm. Unbeknownst to him, his best friend Ya Gong also has feelings for him. Their love triangle takes a complicated turn when the charming Ye Feng enters the picture, causing Ya Gong to realize her true feelings. Meanwhile, Zhu Ben, a sincere and straightforward architecture student, falls in love with Xiao Yu, a Fine Arts freshman and the niece of their teacher Xiu Shi. However, Zhu Ben's seventh-year senior Chang Lin Tian also develops feelings for Xiao Yu. As they navigate the complexities of love and friendship, including challenges such as creating art, graduating, and finding jobs, they learn valuable lessons about life and themselves. Ultimately, they must each find their own path to happiness and fulfillment in love.

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Club Catteria(Clubキャッテリア)

2024Japan
DramaFriendshipHost-Hostess Club SettingMiniseriesRivalry

Like Jyouou, this drama also features Drama, Friendship, and Host-Hostess Club Setting themes with a 23% similarity match.

Kabukimachi is a unique town filled with unspoken desires and inhabited by mysterious animals. In their youth, Ragdoll and Ragamuffin both worked at Club Gato, a popular establishment managed by the renowned Abyssinian host. Their relationship was a mix of conflict and collaboration, pushing each other to grow as hosts. Members of Club Catteria and Club Dosha, like Kuro and Mike, often hear tales of their shared past experiences.

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Paper Cut(春暖花又开)

2019China
DebtDramaFriendshipFamily RelationshipLifeRomance

Like Jyouou, this drama also features Debt, Drama, and Friendship themes with a 21% similarity match.

A tale of Tian Chuang Hua, the daughter-in-law of the Ma family, who faces numerous challenges in her life but finds the strength to assist her village. Tian Chuang Hua, known for her devotion as a wife and daughter-in-law, had hoped for her husband to return for the new year, only to be presented with divorce papers instead. Along with her daughter, they encounter their own difficulties, including debt collectors at their door. Amidst these struggles, she receives the devastating news of her father's passing but remains committed to her in-laws. Tian Chuang Hua's compassion is acknowledged when her parents-in-law choose her over their own son. Despite the hardships, she tackles her issues one by one and embarks on a journey to promote tourism in the village. In a stroke of luck, she uncovers the precious art of paper-cutting skills possessed by her mother-in-law.

Recommendation: O.L.B.B. similar to Jyouou
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O.L.B.B.(OLヴィジュアル系)

2000Japan
Adapted From A MangaDramaFriendshipComedyLifeMiniseries

Like Jyouou, this drama also features Adapted From A Manga, Drama, and Friendship themes with a 21% similarity match.

Sakuradamon uses her exceptional makeup skills to conceal her true appearance, while Megurogawa has achieved a flawless face through cosmetic enhancements. Mitsue is dedicated to her work and remains reserved, whereas Chikage is a naturally beautiful woman who excels at socializing with men at drinking gatherings. This drama features a diverse cast of characters, including an elderly woman who undergoes a transformation after being influenced by a lecherous manager and her granddaughter. The story unfolds with unpredictable twists and turns as we follow these individuals' journeys.

Recommendation: O.L.B.B. Season 2 similar to Jyouou
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O.L.B.B. Season 2(OLヴィジュアル系 2)

2001Japan
Adapted From A MangaDramaFriendshipComedyLifeWeight Loss

Like Jyouou, this drama also features Adapted From A Manga, Drama, and Friendship themes with a 21% similarity match.

Mae, a fictional character who heavily relies on makeup, has recently experienced a significant weight gain, reaching a total of 120kg. The upcoming storyline will focus on her journey towards a drastic weight loss transformation.

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Gin to Kin(銀と金)

2017Japan
Adapted From A MangaDebtDramaGamblingPsychologicalSmart Male Lead

Like Jyouou, this drama also features Adapted From A Manga, Debt, and Drama themes with a 21% similarity match.

Morita Tetsuo, a struggling individual unable to find success, has been releasing his frustrations by gambling. His losses have left him with no money. During a visit to the race track, Tetsuo encounters Hirai Ginji, a powerful figure in the criminal world. Intrigued by Ginji's wealth and influence, Tetsuo decides to adopt the persona of "Kin" in order to surpass Ginji and enter the underworld.

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Sa Do(サ道)

2019Japan
Adapted From A MangaDramaFriendshipBromanceComedySauna

Like Jyouou, this drama also features Adapted From A Manga, Drama, and Friendship themes with a 21% similarity match.

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The Gossip Girl(绯闻女友)

2015China
DramaFriendshipYoung Adult Female LeadRomanceYoung Adult Male LeadYouth

Like Jyouou, this drama also features Drama, Friendship, and Young Adult Female Lead themes with a 21% similarity match.

The show focuses on affluent individuals in their twenties living in China

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TEIOH(帝王)

2009Japan
Adapted From A MangaDramaHost-Hostess Club SettingBusiness IndustryMiniseriesRomance

Like Jyouou, this drama also features Adapted From A Manga, Drama, and Host-Hostess Club Setting themes with a 21% similarity match.

Sakaki Ryo, a young man living on the outskirts of Tokyo, has faced a series of obstacles in his life. These include abandoning his childhood aspirations of becoming a soccer player and struggling to find stable employment. When his close friend Eitaro reveals that he is the top host at a club in Roppongi, Ryo decides to accompany him to address a certain issue. Upon being challenged by the arrogant Renjo, Ryo immerses himself in the nightlife scene in an attempt to rival Renjo as a host.

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OL Desu Ga, Kyabajo Hajimemashita(OLですが、キャバ嬢はじめました)

2016Japan
Adapted From A MangaHost-Hostess Club SettingHostess Female LeadBusinessLifeMiniseries

Like Jyouou, this drama also features Adapted From A Manga, Host-Hostess Club Setting, and Hostess Female Lead themes with a 21% similarity match.

Nanako is employed at an advertising firm, however, her monthly income of around 160,000 is insufficient to cover her expenses. As a result of non-payment, her utilities are disconnected, prompting her to take on a second job as a cabaret club hostess due to the promising pay. She is hired to work three hours each weeknight, but her initial shift proves to be overwhelming. Nanako, who has a reserved demeanor, struggles to connect with her high-energy colleagues, including her supervisor, Mr. Oda, as well as the club's clientele.

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Love Buffet(愛似百匯)

2010Taiwan
Adapted From A MangaDramaStudent Female LeadYoung Adult Female LeadComedyLove TriangleRomanceSchool SettingStudent Male LeadUniversityYoung Adult Male LeadYouth

Like Jyouou, this drama also features Adapted From A Manga, Drama, Student Female Lead, and Young Adult Female Lead themes with a 21% similarity match.

Xiao Feng is an energetic young woman who enjoys working with children and is embarking on her first year of college. Upon the arrival of Yi Cheng and Da Ye, her new neighbors and fellow college students, she must navigate the challenge of living with the two most popular and wealthy men in school. Yi Cheng is a reserved and attractive individual still haunted by a past relationship, while Da Ye is a charming and carefree playboy who struggles to understand the concept of love. Despite developing feelings for Da Ye, Xiao Feng is left heartbroken when he is unable to reciprocate her emotions. Seeking solace in Yi Cheng, Xiao Feng finds herself falling for him as well, only to have her heart broken once more when she returns to Da Ye. Will Xiao Feng ever find true love and manage to navigate the pressures of school and home?

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Ramen Daisuki Koizumi-san(ラーメン大好き小泉さん)

2015Japan
Adapted From A MangaDramaFriendshipStudent Female LeadComedyEccentric Female LeadFoodHigh SchoolMiniseriesSchool SettingSismanceTeenager Female LeadYouth

Like Jyouou, this drama also features Adapted From A Manga, Drama, Friendship, and Student Female Lead themes with a 20% similarity match.

Koizumi, a captivating high school student, holds a hidden talent as a skilled ramen connoisseur. She spends her days seeking out top-notch ramen establishments to indulge in the savory noodles. Watching Koizumi effortlessly devour a hearty bowl of ramen with finesse rivals even the heartiest of eaters. (Viki)

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Salaryman Kintaro Season 3(サラリーマン金太郎3)

2002Japan
Adapted From A MangaDramaFriendshipBusinessComedyLifeOffice Worker Male Lead

Like Jyouou, this drama also features Adapted From A Manga, Drama, and Friendship themes with a 20% similarity match.

In this storyline, Kintaro's building firm joins forces with another company, leading to ongoing rivalry between the two groups. Kintaro is tasked with a role in the president's office, where he must tackle the company's underlying issues with his signature bold approach. Can his efforts persuade those resistant to change?

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Attack No.1(アタックNo.1)

2005Japan
Adapted From A MangaDramaStudent Female LeadEmotionally Strong Female LeadSportsVolleyballVolleyball Player Female Lead

Like Jyouou, this drama also features Adapted From A Manga, Drama, and Student Female Lead themes with a 20% similarity match.

What does it require to become the ultimate volleyball player? The popular manga series makes its debut on television! Kozue, a high school girl full of positivity and cheer, dedicates all her efforts to her school's volleyball team. With intense practices led by the stern head coach Inokuma, challenging matches against formidable opponents, and dynamic relationships among teammates, can Kozue's passion for volleyball overcome all obstacles? --TV Asahi

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IS - Otoko Demo Onna Demo Nai Sei(IS~男でも女でもない性~)

2011Japan
Adapted From A MangaDramaFriendshipStudent Female LeadEmotionally Strong Female LeadLGBTQ+ Character OutingLifeManipulative FriendManipulative ParentStudent Supporting CharacterSupportive FriendSupportive SiblingYouth

Like Jyouou, this drama also features Adapted From A Manga, Drama, Friendship, and Student Female Lead themes with a 20% similarity match.

The manga "IS Otoko Demo Onna Demo Nai Sei" follows the story of Hoshino Haru, who was born intersex, possessing physical traits of both sexes. Despite being assigned female at birth, Haru was raised as a boy due to his preference for playing with boys during his early school years. Consequently, Haru is compelled to attend high school as a girl.

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Secret Girls(シークレットガールズ)

2011Japan
DramaFriendshipStudent Female LeadJunior High SchoolSchool SettingTeenager Female LeadYouth

Like Jyouou, this drama also features Drama, Friendship, and Student Female Lead themes with a 20% similarity match.

Rio Shibaski and Maya Aramaki, both in their third year of middle school, admire Secrets, a popular idol girl group known for keeping their personal lives confidential. To their surprise, Rio and Maya discover that the members of Secrets are actually their classmates and are invited to join the group. The five girls form a new group called Secret Girls and must navigate the challenge of maintaining their dual identities and keeping their involvement in the group a secret from others.

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Tohai(凍牌)

2013Japan
Adapted From A MangaDebtDramaFriendshipActionCrimeGamblingMahjongMelodramaMurderSuspenseThrillerYakuza

Like Jyouou, this drama also features Adapted From A Manga, Debt, Drama, and Friendship themes with a 20% similarity match.

A high school student named K is pulled into the risky underground realm of illegal mahjong by a man known as Seki. Despite having the opportunity to flee with the winnings after a successful match, K opts to rescue Amina (Akane of ACTRY), an idol girl who is being mistreated. To safeguard her, K is reluctantly drawn back into the mahjong scene, where he must conquer his biggest adversary, Dojima, and stay alive. Referred to as "Frozen K" due to his exceptional abilities, K must emerge victorious in the most pivotal game of his life.

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Kyoufu Shinbun(恐怖新聞)

2020Japan
Adapted From A MangaDramaStudent Female LeadYoung Adult Female LeadDeathHorrorMagical ObjectMiniseriesSpiritStudent Supporting CharacterSupernaturalSuspenseUniversity

Like Jyouou, this drama also features Adapted From A Manga, Drama, Student Female Lead, and Young Adult Female Lead themes with a 20% similarity match.

In Kyoto, a university student named Onoda Shizuru experiences the fulfillment of her lifelong dream, only to be disturbed by the sudden appearance of eerie newspapers. Initially dismissing them as a joke, she soon realizes that the events described in the newspapers start unfolding in real life. From murders to accidents, abuse, natural disasters, and injustice, these newspapers ominously foretell various tragedies. The mystery behind these newspapers unfolds in the classic horror manga "Kyoufu Shinbun" by Tsunoda Jirou, originally published in Weekly Shounen Champion.

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Sono Onna, Jiruba(その女、ジルバ)

2021Japan
Adapted From A MangaDramaHostess Female LeadEmotionally Strong Female LeadLifeMidlife CrisisMiniseries

Like Jyouou, this drama also features Adapted From A Manga, Drama, and Hostess Female Lead themes with a 20% similarity match.

At the age of 40, Usui Arata finds herself facing a difficult situation after being betrayed by her fiance and demoted to work in the logistics warehouse. Feeling hopeless about her future with no dreams, savings, or partner, she comes across an elderly woman in need of help one morning. Little does she know, this encounter will have a significant impact on her life. As she navigates through unwelcome events at work, she is shocked to come face-to-face with her ex-fiance, who is now her new section chief. Feeling lost and stressed, Arata stumbles upon a job opportunity as a hostess at a retro bar for women over 40. Despite her initial doubts, she decides to take on the job in hopes of turning her life around. Joining a team of mature hostesses, she rediscovers her forgotten values and begins to blossom in this new environment as the youngest member of the group.

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Ko Iu no ga Ii(こういうのがいい)

2023Japan
Adapted From A MangaDramaFriendshipComedyFriends With BenefitsLifeMiniseries

Like Jyouou, this drama also features Adapted From A Manga, Drama, and Friendship themes with a 20% similarity match.

Murata Motoki, a remote worker, decides to end his relationship with his controlling girlfriend who constantly bombards him with questions. In a similar situation, Eguchi Tomoka breaks up with her boyfriend who imposes strict rules on her behavior. Motoki and Tomoka meet at an offline event for an online game and find comfort in their relationship where they can freely discuss intimate topics. They develop a unique bond and begin a carefree and unrestricted relationship as Freedom Friends (FuriFure).

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Nonstop(논스톱)

2000South Korea
DramaFriendshipStudent Female LeadYoung Adult Female LeadComedyFamily RelationshipRomanceSchool SettingSitcomStudent Male LeadUniversityYoung Adult Male LeadYouth

Like Jyouou, this drama also features Drama, Friendship, Student Female Lead, and Young Adult Female Lead themes with a 20% similarity match.

The show gained fame for featuring a talented group of young stars, some of whom rose to stardom after appearing on the series. Each season of Nonstop follows the comical daily escapades of a circle of university students, along with their loved ones and friends.

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Indigo no Yoru(インディゴの夜)

2010Japan
DramaFriendshipHost-Hostess Club SettingComedyInvestigationLifeMystery

Like Jyouou, this drama also features Drama, Friendship, and Host-Hostess Club Setting themes with a 20% similarity match.

In the starring role, Yoko Moriguchi plays a woman who had a thriving career as an editor at a prominent publishing company. After her fiance vanished unexpectedly, she found herself implicated in an embezzlement scandal that cost her job. She then took on the role of manager at Club Indigo, a unique host club located in Shibuya. As mysterious events unfold at the club, she and her hosts join forces to investigate like a group of novice detectives.

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Tomorrow (2002)(愛情白皮書)

2002Taiwan
Adapted From A MangaDramaFriendshipHigh SchoolRomanceSchool SettingYouth

Like Jyouou, this drama also features Adapted From A Manga, Drama, and Friendship themes with a 20% similarity match.

Tomorrow's tale unfolds across a period of 8 years, delving into themes of love and friendship. The protagonist, Yuan Cheng Mei, is a high school athlete who sustains an injury during a practice session. It is during this moment of need that a stranger comes to her rescue, setting the stage for the beginning of this story. (DramaWiki)

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Can I Hug You Tonight?(今夜、勝手に抱きしめてもいいですか?)

2018Japan
DramaFriendshipStudent Female LeadYoung Adult Female LeadNovel AdaptationChildhood Friends RelationshipFirst LoveLifeLove TriangleRomanceSchool SettingUniversityYouth

Like Jyouou, this drama also features Drama, Friendship, Student Female Lead, and Young Adult Female Lead themes with a 20% similarity match.

Riko, a unique student at a women's college, struggles with matters of the heart. When she reunites with Shuji, a cameraman from her past and her first love, their romantic entanglements with three other individuals complicate their relationship. (WakuWaku Japan)

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Ao Haru Ride(アオハライド Season1)

2023Japan
Adapted From A MangaDramaFriendshipStudent Female LeadComedyFirst LoveHigh SchoolRomanceSchool SettingStudent Male LeadStudent Supporting CharacterTeenager Female LeadTeenager Male LeadYouth

Like Jyouou, this drama also features Adapted From A Manga, Drama, Friendship, and Student Female Lead themes with a 19% similarity match.

Upon completing her freshman year of high school, Yoshioka Futaba reunites with Tanaka Kou, her former crush. They were classmates in middle school before he abruptly switched schools. Now, three years later, he reappears as Mabuchi Kou with a different demeanor - distant and aloof. As Futaba delves into Mabuchi's past, she finds herself developing feelings for him once again.

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Liar Game(라이어 게임)

2014South Korea
Adapted From A MangaDebtDramaStudent Female LeadGamblingGenius Male LeadInnocent Female LeadMysteryNaive Female LeadNice Female LeadPsychologicalSuspenseSwindler Male LeadThriller

Like Jyouou, this drama also features Adapted From A Manga, Debt, Drama, and Student Female Lead themes with a 19% similarity match.

A range of competitors participates in a game show offering a reward of 10 billion won. The winner is the contestant who successfully deceives the others. Among the participants are the clever con artist Ha Woo Jin and the unsuspecting college student Nam Da Jung.

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Freshman(프레쉬맨)

2019South Korea
DramaFriendshipStudent Female LeadYoung Adult Female LeadBromanceComedyRomanceRoommates' RelationshipSchool SettingShort Length SeriesStudent Male LeadUniversityYoung Adult Male LeadYouth

Like Jyouou, this drama also features Drama, Friendship, Student Female Lead, and Young Adult Female Lead themes with a 19% similarity match.

It illustrates the struggle faced by external individuals trying to integrate into the college community.

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Let's Go Watch Meteor Shower(一起来看流星雨)

2009China
Adapted From A MangaDramaFriendshipStudent Female LeadArrogant Male LeadComedyHeir Male LeadMale Chases Female FirstRich Man-Poor WomanRomanceSchool SettingStudent Male LeadStudent Supporting CharacterYouth

Like Jyouou, this drama also features Adapted From A Manga, Drama, Friendship, and Student Female Lead themes with a 19% similarity match.

Chu Yu Xun is a bright and intelligent high school student with aspirations of attending the prestigious Aliston University, where she gained admission with the assistance of her uncle. In the university, Murong Yun Hai, Duanmu Lei, Shangguan Rui Qian, and Ye Shuo are known as the wealthiest students who are admired by all the girls. Unhappy with the paths set by their parents, they engage in pranks to attract the attention of the headmistress in hopes of being expelled. Yu Xun stands up for the victims and becomes a target herself, facing various attempts to remove her from the university. Duanmu Lei, her childhood friend, provides support and protection. Despite Yun Hai developing feelings for Yu Xun, she consistently rejects his advances. Eventually, H4 and Yu Xun form a friendship. Through challenges and struggles, they all mature, take control of their destinies, and work towards achieving their dreams. Inspired by the manga "Hana Yori Dango" by Yoko Kamio.

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Light the Night(華燈初上)

2021Taiwan
DramaHost-Hostess Club SettingHost-Hostess Supporting CharacterHostess Female Lead1980sCorruptionDetective Supporting CharacterDifficult AdulthoodEmotionally Strong Female LeadLifeRomanceSuspenseThrillerWorkplace Setting

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During the 1980s in Taipei's red-light district, women working at a well-known Japanese club experience emotions like jealousy, heartbreak, friendship, love, and betrayal. (Netflix)

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Light the Night Season 3(華燈初上 第三季)

2022Taiwan
DramaHost-Hostess Club SettingHost-Hostess Supporting CharacterHostess Female LeadBisexual Supporting CharacterDetective Male LeadDetective Supporting CharacterEmotionally Strong Female LeadMysteryPolice CorruptionRomanceSuspenseThrillerWaiter-Waitress Supporting Character

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After the accident, the female employees at Light Bar persist in their quest for answers, only to discover that the reality is far more intricate than they had anticipated. (Netflix)

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Salaryman Kintaro Season 4(サラリーマン金太郎4)

2004Japan
Adapted From A MangaDramaFriendshipBusinessComedyLifeMiniseriesOffice Worker Male Lead

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After the passing of his mentor, Ryunosuke Yamato, Kintaro decides to leave behind the corporate world in Japan. He goes back to his hometown and starts a new life as a fisherman with his wife, Masumi, and their two children. Unexpectedly, Ryunosuke's cousin, Momotaro Shimazu, pays him a visit. Momotaro asks Kintaro to return to Yamato Construction and team up with Ryunosuke's son, Ryuhei, to remove the current management. The current president, Takatsukasa, has succumbed to pressure from ex-bureaucrat Enjoji and is getting involved in shady dealings. Motivated by his sense of honor, Kintaro decides to step back into his role as a salaryman to save Yamato Construction and ensure justice is served!

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Gokuaku Ganbo( 極悪がんぼ)

2014Japan
Adapted From A MangaDebtDramaComedyCrimeDebt Collector Female LeadEmotionally Strong Female LeadLoan Shark Female Lead

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As a child, Kaoru Kanzaki faced financial hardship when her mother's restaurant went out of business, causing her family to struggle financially. Despite this, Kaoru worked diligently after middle school to save 1 million yen and escape poverty. However, she found herself in significant debt after lending the money to a colleague. Fortunately, Kaoru crossed paths with the Koshimizu Management Consultant team during this challenging period and joined them to improve her situation. Now, Kaoru is determined to overcome her difficulties and achieve financial stability.

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Love Love Alien(ラブラブエイリアン)

2016Japan
Adapted From A MangaDramaFriendshipAlienApartment SettingComedyRomanceSci-Fi

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One day, a tiny extraterrestrial being with extraordinary scientific abilities crash-lands in the apartment shared by Shinohara Satsuki, Udagawa Yuzukom, and other residents. Unfortunately, the alien's spacecraft is damaged, forcing it to take refuge in the apartment until repairs are completed. (

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Love Love Alien Season 2(ラブラブエイリアン 2)

2017Japan
Adapted From A MangaDramaFriendshipAlienMiniseriesMultiple MainsRomanceSci-Fi

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Based on the manga "Love Love Alien" created by Okamura Hoshi.

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Haru to Ao no Obento Bako(ハルとアオのお弁当箱)

2020Japan
Adapted From A MangaDramaFriendshipCharacter DevelopmentCohabitationCookingFoodHealing

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Haru is employed at a university library and has a casual approach to meals, preferring to stay updated on her favorite manga using her smartphone. Feeling disheartened by the constant expressions of sympathy she receives, Haru seeks solace at her usual drinking spot one evening. There, she meets Ao-kun, a gender-neutral individual, and they quickly form a strong connection. Spontaneously, they decide to live together, but the condition is that they must prepare lunch boxes for each other.

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Surrendering to the Innocent Girl(向天真的女生投降)

2006China
DramaStudent Female LeadYoung Adult Female LeadNovel AdaptationGangster Male LeadLifeRomanceUniversity

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A romantic relationship blossoms between a criminal and a college student.

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Top Caster(トップキャスター)

2006Japan
DramaFriendship

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Haruka Tsubaki boards a flight from New York to Tokyo to take on the role of newscaster for a upcoming news program on CNB Television. Previously known as "the legendary anchor," Haruka had left her position after an incident and ventured to America to pursue a career in journalism. Katsutoshi Shibata, the Senior Executive Director of the News Department, overcame opposition to bring Haruka back, telling her to do as she pleases while he takes responsibility. Upon Haruka's arrival at CNB headquarters, the crew anxiously awaits her, only to find out she had gone to inspect the news studio. Disregarding the programming strategy given to her, Haruka instructs the crew to focus on getting exclusive stories. To everyone's surprise, Haruka designates Nozomi Asuka, who was originally tasked with delivering weather forecasts, as her assistant. Asuka is instructed to work with Haruka around the clock and wake her up every morning. Despite her doubts, Asuka heads to Haruka's apartment with her belongings. What lies ahead for her there?

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Rokudenashi Blues (2011)(ろくでなしBLUES)

2011Japan
Adapted From A MangaDrama

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A tale follows Maeda Taison, a troublemaker in high school with aspirations of becoming a global boxing champion. The story is based on the manga series "Rokudenashi Blues" by Morita Masanori. (Tokyograph)

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Koko ga Uwasa no El Palacio( ここが噂のエル・パラシオ)

2011Japan
Adapted From A MangaDrama

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The plot follows a man who suffers from amnesia after a car crash and finds himself in the company of the female wrestlers of El Palacio. Struggling to recover his memories, he eventually settles in with the group and takes on the role of their referee. This narrative is based on the manga "Koko ga Uwasa no El Palacio" by author Aoyagi Takao.

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Xing Fu De Qi Dian(幸福的起点)

2009Taiwan
DramaFriendship

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Stand by Me Season 2(一起同过窗第二季 / Yi Qi Tong Guo Chuang Di Er Ji)

2017China
DramaFriendshipStudent Female LeadComedyMultiple MainsSchool SettingStudent Male LeadUniversityYouth

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As summer fades away and old classmates depart while new ones arrive, the dynamics of friendship shift. Another year unfolds at the university, deepening the bond among a group of nine friends. Leaving behind the naivety of their freshman year, Lu Qiao Chuan, Zhong Bai, Ren Yi Fan, and their peers embark on their second year. Yi Xin's departure to America for studies serves as a catalyst for Shi San to excel academically. The arrival of new student Xu Lian Qiao in the electrical engineering class brings a sense of mystery with her. When the original teacher of the class departs, the once-disjointed group of students in the class begins to come together.