Kaidan Botan Doro: Beauty & Fear - Asian drama recommendation
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Kaidan Botan Doro: Beauty & Fear(令和元年版 怪談牡丹燈籠 Beauty&Fear)

2019Japan
Adapted From A Short StoryDeathEdo PeriodGhostHistoricalHistorical FictionHorrorMaster-Disciple RelationshipMiniseriesRevengeRomanceSupernaturalSuspenseSword-fight

The spirit of Otsuyu, a charming woman who passed away longing for love, appears to her dear Hagiwara Shinzaburo each evening. The characters in this story include Otsuyu's father Iijima Heizaemon, the devoted Kurokawa Kosuke who unknowingly serves the family despite Heizaemon having killed his father in the past. Heizaemon's deceitful wife Okuni schemes to take control of the household; her lover in secret, Miyabe Genjiro, and the greedy pair Tomozo and Omine are all intertwined in this narrative of twisted human connections, vengeance, and consequences. (NHK Online, jdramas.wordpress.com) Based on the short story "Kaidan Botan Doro" by Sanyutei Encho I.

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Recommendation: Yurei, Kashimasu o Some Koi no Shichihenge similar to Kaidan Botan Doro: Beauty & Fear
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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
Edo PeriodGhostHistoricalHistorical FictionMiniseriesRomanceSupernaturalNovel AdaptationComedyDramaInvestigationMystery

Like Kaidan Botan Doro: Beauty & Fear, this drama also features Edo Period, Ghost, Historical, Historical Fiction, Miniseries, Romance, and Supernatural themes with a 37% 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 Evil Spirits of the Imperial City(陰陽師☆安倍晴明〜王都妖奇譚〜)

2002Japan
GhostHistoricalHorrorMiniseriesSupernaturalSuspenseAdapted From A MangaCurseExorcism

Like Kaidan Botan Doro: Beauty & Fear, this drama also features Ghost, Historical, Horror, Miniseries, Supernatural, and Suspense themes with a 35% similarity match.

The ancient city of Heian, now called Kyoto, faced internal strife. Concerned about the future of his realm, the emperor organizes an "Onmyo festival" to seek guidance on the city's fate. A group of nobles, including the Minister of the Left, Fujiwara no Masayuki, and his brother, the Minister of the Right, Fujiwara no Mitsuhiro, gather in the shrine within the Seiryo chamber. The Onmyoji predict the future by interpreting signs from various sources such as evil spirits, weather, the calendar, and Feng Shi. When Mitsuhiro questions about reading the stars, the imperial Onmyoji, Yasunori, gives a vague response. Another Onmyoji, Kamo no Tadayuki, mentions a powerful curse that they cannot dispel. Masayuki realizes the limitations of the Onmyoji's abilities. Suddenly, a fiery tornado erupts in the shrine, prompting Masayuki to protect the emperor's mistress, Ayako no Kimi. As the fire intensifies, Chihaya no Kimi, the emperor's second consort, sees an evil spirit within it. A man named Abe no Seimei enters the shrine and is hailed as a savior by military officers and consorts. Abe no Seimei, an Onmyoji with the power to banish curses and control evil spirits, brings an end to the chaos.

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Remember, Hari 2(기억, 하리2)

2019South Korea
GhostHorrorMiniseriesRomanceSupernaturalSuspenseInvestigationMysteryYouth

Like Kaidan Botan Doro: Beauty & Fear, this drama also features Ghost, Horror, Miniseries, Romance, Supernatural, and Suspense themes with a 35% similarity match.

Ha Ri visits a cabin in the woods to spend time with her friends. While there, she encounters a tarot card reader who reveals that she is destined for an unrequited love. Additionally, who is that enigmatic girl referring to Kang Lim as "oppa"?

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Goddess Hotel Season 2(女神酒店 第二季)

2022China
HistoricalHistorical FictionHorrorRomanceSupernaturalSuspenseChinese Republican EraInvestigationMysteryShort Length Series

Like Kaidan Botan Doro: Beauty & Fear, this drama also features Historical, Historical Fiction, Horror, Romance, Supernatural, and Suspense themes with a 33% similarity match.

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Dead Stock(デッドストック~未知への挑戦~)

2017Japan
DeathGhostHorrorSupernaturalSuspenseComedy

Like Kaidan Botan Doro: Beauty & Fear, this drama also features Death, Ghost, Horror, Supernatural, and Suspense themes with a 33% similarity match.

Riku Tsuneta is a new assistant director at a television network. He is tasked with organizing various program materials at the unconfirmed material center, which were discovered during the station's relocation. Collaborating with Director Saori Nikaido and Producer Satoru Sayama, Riku initially feels disheartened by his assignment but diligently works on arranging VTR tapes. One day, he stumbles upon footage depicting a paranormal event.

Recommendation: Hometown Legends (2009) similar to Kaidan Botan Doro: Beauty & Fear
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Hometown Legends (2009)(전설의 고향)

2009South Korea
GhostHorrorMiniseriesSupernaturalSuspenseAnthology

Like Kaidan Botan Doro: Beauty & Fear, this drama also features Ghost, Horror, Miniseries, Supernatural, and Suspense themes with a 33% similarity match.

Hometown Legends (2009) serves as a sequel to a renowned series of ghost tales that initially premiered on KBS from 1977 to 1989, and subsequently from 1996 to 1999. Following a successful revival in 2008, KBS opted to produce another collection of one-act dramas. Each episode presents a unique ghost story: Episode 1: 혈귀 (Hyeolgwi) / Blood Ghost / Vampire / Kiss of the Vampire, Episode 2: 죽도의 한 (Jukdoui Han) / The Regrets of Bamboo Knife / The Grudge Island, Episode 3: 계집종 (Gyejibjong) / Servant / Come with Me to Hell, Episode 4: 목각귀 (Mokgakgwi) / Wood Ghost / The Wooden Doll, Episode 5: 씨받이 (Sshibachi) / Surrogate Mother, Episode 6: 금서 (Geumseo) / Forbidden Book, Episode 7: 조용한 마을 (Joyonghan Maeul) / Silent Village, Episode 8: 구미호 (Gumiho) / Fox with Nine Tails, Episode 9: 묘정의 구슬 (Myo Jeongui Guseul) / Myo Jeong's Pearl, and Episode 10: 가면귀 (Gamyeongwi) / The Mask's Eye / The Masked Ghost.

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Goddess Hotel Season 3(女神酒店 第三季)

2022China
HistoricalHistorical FictionHorrorRomanceSupernaturalSuspenseChinese Republican EraInvestigationMysteryShort Length Series

Like Kaidan Botan Doro: Beauty & Fear, this drama also features Historical, Historical Fiction, Horror, Romance, Supernatural, and Suspense themes with a 33% similarity match.

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The Ferryman: Legends of Nanyang(灵魂摆渡之南洋传说)

2021China
GhostHistoricalHistorical FictionHorrorSupernaturalSuspenseChinese Republican EraGhost-seeing Male LeadInvestigationMysterySupernatural Power

Like Kaidan Botan Doro: Beauty & Fear, this drama also features Ghost, Historical, Historical Fiction, Horror, Supernatural, and Suspense themes with a 32% similarity match.

The play revolves around Xia Dong Qing and Zhao Li, who acts as a soul ferryman, assisting lingering souls who have unfinished business in the mortal realm. Despite appearing inconspicuous, Xia Dong Qing harbors a mysterious ability - his special eyes, known as Yin and Yang Eyes, allow him to perceive beings from the spirit world and interact with them. This unique gift brings about various challenges for Xia Dong Qing.

Recommendation: Strongest Chil Woo similar to Kaidan Botan Doro: Beauty & Fear
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Strongest Chil Woo(최강칠우)

2008South Korea
DeathHistoricalHistorical FictionRevengeRomanceSword-fightActionJoseon DynastyMurderStrong Male LeadSwordsman Male Lead

Like Kaidan Botan Doro: Beauty & Fear, this drama also features Death, Historical, Historical Fiction, Revenge, Romance, and Sword-fight themes with a 32% similarity match.

Kang Chil Woo served as an unremarkable police officer in the Joseon period. After losing his parents in a violent attack, his primary objective became to remain inconspicuous for his own safety. Nevertheless, the murder of his sister dramatically altered his perspective on life. In his quest for vengeance, he transformed into an assassin, taking it upon himself to deliver justice to wrongdoers.

Recommendation: Nippon no Kowai Yoru similar to Kaidan Botan Doro: Beauty & Fear
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Nippon no Kowai Yoru(日本のこわい夜 特別版)

2005Japan
GhostHorrorMiniseriesSupernaturalSuspenseShort Length SeriesUrban Legend

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Rewritten text: Opening: "Are you interested in hearing scary stories?" "Spider Woman" "Gap" "Giant Severed Head" "Blonde Ghost Story" "Premonition"

Recommendation: Kaidan - Horror Classics similar to Kaidan Botan Doro: Beauty & Fear
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Kaidan - Horror Classics(妖しき文豪怪談)

2010Japan
Adapted From A Short StoryHistoricalHorrorMiniseriesSuspenseAnthologyDrama

Like Kaidan Botan Doro: Beauty & Fear, this drama also features Adapted From A Short Story, Historical, Horror, Miniseries, and Suspense themes with a 31% similarity match.

"Kaidan - Horror Classics" showcases chilling tales penned by acclaimed contemporary Japanese authors Yasunari Kawabata, Osamu Dazai, Akutagawa Ryunosuke, & Saisei Muro. Episode 1: One Arm / Kataude / Episode 2: The Leafy Cherry Tree and Magic Flute / Hazakura to Mateki / Episode 3: The Nose / Hana / Episode 4: Latter Days / Nochi no Hi /

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Kotodamasou(言霊荘)

2021Japan
GhostHorrorMiniseriesSupernaturalSuspenseDark FictionParanormal

Like Kaidan Botan Doro: Beauty & Fear, this drama also features Ghost, Horror, Miniseries, Supernatural, and Suspense themes with a 31% similarity match.

Utagawa Kotoha, a 25-year-old woman with a bright personality, moves into apartment #7 after being recommended by a friend. She encounters strange occurrences in the women-only apartment building and meets Nakame Reishi, who claims to be a psychic despite lacking any true psychic abilities. Despite Reishi's family background in spiritual practices, including his grandmother being an itako and his aunt being a Shinto shrine head, they seek help from Shima Iwato to perform an exorcism.

Recommendation: Reikan Bus Guide Jikenbo similar to Kaidan Botan Doro: Beauty & Fear
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Reikan Bus Guide Jikenbo(霊感バスガイド事件簿)

2004Japan
GhostHorrorMiniseriesSupernaturalSuspenseNovel AdaptationTour Guide Female Lead

Like Kaidan Botan Doro: Beauty & Fear, this drama also features Ghost, Horror, Miniseries, Supernatural, and Suspense themes with a 31% similarity match.

Ai possesses the unique ability to perceive the presence of spirits that are cursed or deceased as she leads tours on a bus. Her latest assignment is the Midnight Ghost Tour, where she guides visitors to different locations known for their spiritual activity. What secrets and enigmas will she uncover during this journey? (

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Goddess Hotel(女神酒店 第一季)

2022China
HistoricalHistorical FictionHorrorRomanceSupernaturalSuspenseChinese Republican EraFilmed VerticallyInvestigationMysteryShort Length SeriesWeb Series

Like Kaidan Botan Doro: Beauty & Fear, this drama also features Historical, Historical Fiction, Horror, Romance, Supernatural, and Suspense themes with a 30% similarity match.

During the 1920s, a luxurious hotel known as the goddess hotel could be found on the outskirts of Shanghai, situated on the shores of Tiannu Lake. The hotel was established by Jin Dong Lin, who had recently returned from studying abroad. The establishment was frequented by prominent individuals and was adorned with bright lights, with a grand hall featuring an eight-armed goddess statue, reminiscent of Mount Xumi. Tragedy struck three years into Jin Dong Lin's marriage when his lifeless body was discovered floating in a pool of white lotus, bearing wounds from the eight sharp weapons of the goddess. As investigations unfolded, the women in his life were unmasked one by one: the hotel manager, showgirl, cleaner, female star, writer, widow, and original wife. Along the shores of Tiannu Lake, blood stained the white lotus flowers, the goddess remained silent, her arms empty.

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Othello (2022)(オセロ)

2022Japan
DeathHorrorMiniseriesRevengeSupernaturalSuspenseActress Female LeadFriendshipInvestigationJealousyMysteryThriller

Like Kaidan Botan Doro: Beauty & Fear, this drama also features Death, Horror, Miniseries, Revenge, Supernatural, and Suspense themes with a 30% similarity match.

A small theater group called "ENGINE" is currently rehearsing in a rundown building near Tsutenkaku Tower in Osaka. The group's young members, led by actress Yamaguchi Mai, are putting in extra effort to prepare for their upcoming performance in Tokyo. Their current production is "DICE," which is the troupe's most well-known work and was first staged a decade ago. The group's leader, Mr. Shigemori, is particularly excited about the Tokyo performance but is starting to feel dissatisfied with the rehearsals. However, everything changes when Mai comes across a VHS tape labeled "DICE" in the company's archives. This tape contains footage from the original performance ten years ago. After watching the tape, Mai and her friends start experiencing strange and unexplainable events around them.

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Senritsu: Ghost Hotel(Senritsu: Ghost Hotel)

2015Japan
GhostHorrorMiniseriesSupernaturalSuspenseCurseSupernatural BeingYokai

Like Kaidan Botan Doro: Beauty & Fear, this drama also features Ghost, Horror, Miniseries, Supernatural, and Suspense themes with a 29% similarity match.

In director Kazuhiro Yokoyama's well-received horror series SENRITSU: GHOST HOTEL, the initial installment presents fifteen stories that may appear mildly peculiar initially but ultimately linger with a disquieting effect that intensifies over time. (Amazon Prime)

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Dokurogeki(ドクロゲキ)

2013Japan
HorrorMiniseriesSupernaturalSuspense

Like Kaidan Botan Doro: Beauty & Fear, this drama also features Horror, Miniseries, Supernatural, and Suspense themes with a 29% similarity match.

Dokurogeki is a Japanese horror drama series comprised of a series of short episodes. It is a spin-off created by the same production team behind the 2007 horror drama Torihada. The first set of episodes follows Yukie Samejima, an artist who pulls an all-nighter to meet a deadline. After falling asleep on the couch the next day, she hears the voice of a mysterious young girl calling for her mother. In a separate set of episodes, Misuzu Murai, who used to dabble in fortune telling in college, now works at a city company. An elderly woman named Yokoyama frequently visits her to have her grandson's fortune told.

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Tokyo 23-ku Onna(東京二十三区女)

2019Japan
DeathGhostHorrorMiniseriesSupernaturalSuspenseNovel AdaptationDomestic ViolenceDramaEpisodic FormatFemale Centered PlotMurderUrban Legend

Like Kaidan Botan Doro: Beauty & Fear, this drama also features Death, Ghost, Horror, Miniseries, Supernatural, and Suspense themes with a 29% similarity match.

In Tokyo, freelance writer Harada Ririko and former folklore lecturer Shimano Hitoshi explore hidden spots with chilling stories. They encounter various spirits in well-known locations across the 23 wards. These include an office lady searching for her missing mother in Shibuya's underground drains, a mistress concealing a body on Yume no Shima in Koto ward, and the enigmatic Ikebukuro woman finding love in her later years. Other tales involve a female CEO encountering a ghostly figure in a late-night taxi in Minato ward, a doctor's wife tied to a tree in Itabashi ward believed to sever relationships between men and women, and the mystery of a woman connected to the Suzugamori execution grounds in Shinagawa ward. (jdramas.wordpress.com) ~

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Ogamiya Kaidan II(拝み屋怪談 II)

2019Japan
GhostHorrorSupernaturalSuspense

Like Kaidan Botan Doro: Beauty & Fear, this drama also features Ghost, Horror, Supernatural, and Suspense themes with a 29% similarity match.

Located in the remote area of the Tohoku region, Gounai Shindou manages a shop called Ogamiya, where he assists his customers with prayers to resolve their issues. Some of these issues even involve supernatural occurrences. Currently residing with his wife, Mayumi, Gounai encounters the enigmatic Kirishima Kanae once more. Additionally, a spiritual medium named Kobashi Mikoto presents a new problem that requires a solution.

Recommendation: The Pawnshop No. 8 similar to Kaidan Botan Doro: Beauty & Fear
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The Pawnshop No. 8(第8號當舖)

2003Taiwan
HorrorRomanceSupernaturalSuspense

Like Kaidan Botan Doro: Beauty & Fear, this drama also features Horror, Romance, Supernatural, and Suspense themes with a 29% similarity match.

According to the tale, if you manage to find Pawnshop No. 8, it will grant any wish you desire in exchange for a price. This price can be paid with valuable items like jewelry or property deeds, as well as intangible things such as your limbs, love, sanity, your child's future, or the most precious offering to the pawnshop, your soul. The TV drama "The Pawnshop No. 8" consists of 3 seasons, but it is only aired in Taiwan and not available on DVD. The DVD version released outside Taiwan includes the full first season and parts of the second and third seasons under the title "The Pawnshop No. 8 Epilogue."

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Alive(그 애가 살아있다)

2019South Korea
DeathHorrorMiniseriesRevengeSupernaturalSuspenseGhost-seeing Male LeadInvestigationMysteryShort Length SeriesViolenceWeb SeriesWorkplace Setting

Like Kaidan Botan Doro: Beauty & Fear, this drama also features Death, Horror, Miniseries, Revenge, Supernatural, and Suspense themes with a 29% similarity match.

The narrative follows a main character who becomes part of a team amidst elite rivals while employed at a notorious counseling center. The unsettling truths concealed within a call center, filled with bizarre occurrences like the foul language of impolite clients and the antics of fresh coworkers, are anticipated to deliver a chilling yet entertaining experience. Notably, this digital content falls within the horror genre. The newly appointed Cho Seung Hyun has been confirmed as the employee who will spearhead the content creation.

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Blind Spot (2014)(探灵档案)

2014China
GhostHorrorMiniseriesSupernaturalSuspenseDramaInvestigationMysterySupernatural Phenomena

Like Kaidan Botan Doro: Beauty & Fear, this drama also features Ghost, Horror, Miniseries, Supernatural, and Suspense themes with a 28% similarity match.

A detective who does not believe in the paranormal uses his scientific expertise to investigate mysterious occurrences. He remains steadfast in his conviction that ghosts only exist metaphorically within people's minds.

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Magic City(魔都风云)

2018China
DeathHistoricalHistorical FictionRevengeRomanceChinese Republican EraDeath Of A FatherDramaMagician Supporting Character

Like Kaidan Botan Doro: Beauty & Fear, this drama also features Death, Historical, Historical Fiction, Revenge, and Romance themes with a 28% similarity match.

Set in 1930s Shanghai, this tale follows a man hailing from a family of magicians who embarks on a journey of nationalism after seeking vengeance for his father's murder. Ye Fei's father, Ye Jin, leads the Jin Rong troupe, known for its lineage of skilled magicians. Following a victorious showdown with a German magician, Ye Jin is shunned by fellow troupes and succumbs to despair. Motivated by a thirst for retribution, Ye Fei ventures North to train under a renowned master. Upon completing his education, Ye Fei relocates to Shanghai where he crosses paths with Xiao Yao, the daughter of a crime boss, who falls for him. However, their romantic saga takes a backseat when war breaks out, forcing them to prioritize their country over their personal vendettas.

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Nekketsu! Shusaku ga Yuku(熱血!周作がゆく)

2000Japan
Edo PeriodHistoricalHistorical FictionMiniseriesSword-fightBased On A True StoryMartial ArtsSwordmanshipSwordsman Male Lead

Like Kaidan Botan Doro: Beauty & Fear, this drama also features Edo Period, Historical, Historical Fiction, Miniseries, and Sword-fight themes with a 28% similarity match.

The narrative is inspired by the life story of Shusaku Chiba, who established the Hokushin Ittoryu Swordsmanship school

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100 Tales of Horror(怪談百物語)

2002Japan
GhostHistoricalHorrorSupernaturalSuspenseEpisodic FormatInvestigationMysteryThriller

Like Kaidan Botan Doro: Beauty & Fear, this drama also features Ghost, Historical, Horror, Supernatural, and Suspense themes with a 28% similarity match.

"100 Stories of Terror" follows the success of "Onmyoji Abe no Seimei" on Tuesday nights during the "Super Jidaigeki" time slot. Utilizing computer graphics and special effects, a fresh perspective is brought to these long-standing horror tales.

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Damned Files Season 2(ダムド・ファイル シーズン II)

2003Japan
GhostHorrorMiniseriesSupernaturalSuspenseAnthologyInvestigationMysteryParanormal

Like Kaidan Botan Doro: Beauty & Fear, this drama also features Ghost, Horror, Miniseries, Supernatural, and Suspense themes with a 28% similarity match.

A collection of tales inspired by regional ghost stories and supernatural occurrences, each episode delves into a different urban legend reimagined by a variety of filmmakers and writers

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Himitsu(秘密)

2010Japan
DeathMiniseriesRomanceSupernaturalSuspenseNovel AdaptationFamilySpirit PossessionThriller

Like Kaidan Botan Doro: Beauty & Fear, this drama also features Death, Miniseries, Romance, Supernatural, and Suspense themes with a 28% similarity match.

In a tragic bus crash, Naoko and her daughter Monami are involved. Sadly, Naoko loses her life, but her spirit somehow transfers into Monami's body. As Monami comes back to her father Heisuke, they both struggle to navigate their new reality. Heisuke also begins to question the circumstances of the accident, leading him to conduct his own investigation. Derived from Higashino Keigo's 1998 book "Himitsu".

Recommendation: Night Watchman's Journal similar to Kaidan Botan Doro: Beauty & Fear
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Night Watchman's Journal(야경꾼일지)

2014South Korea
GhostHistoricalHistorical FictionRomanceSupernaturalActionFlashback To PastGhost-seeing Male LeadJoseon Dynasty

Like Kaidan Botan Doro: Beauty & Fear, this drama also features Ghost, Historical, Historical Fiction, Romance, and Supernatural themes with a 28% similarity match.

In this tale reminiscent of "Ghostbusters," youthful watchmen from the Joseon Dynasty battle against demons. Against the backdrop of the royal palace, the heroes defeat these malevolent beings while the villains exploit them for their own agendas. The palace is filled with dark schemes aimed at seizing control and overthrowing the king. This narrative of young demon hunters beautifully illustrates the challenges and joys of life in all their richness. (MBC)

Recommendation: Horror Delivery Service similar to Kaidan Botan Doro: Beauty & Fear
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Horror Delivery Service(호러 딜리버리 서비스)

2016South Korea
GhostHorrorMiniseriesSupernaturalSuspenseAnthologyInvestigationMysteryWeb Series

Like Kaidan Botan Doro: Beauty & Fear, this drama also features Ghost, Horror, Miniseries, Supernatural, and Suspense themes with a 28% similarity match.

"Horror Delivery Service" is a brief thriller. Occasionally, everyone experiences unsettling thoughts about what might occur in familiar environments—a family home, inside an elevator, during a commute from class, or by a tranquil river. In each self-contained episode, these thoughts are transformed into urban legends that disrupt the calm and routine of daily existence. (VIU)

Recommendation: Hyakki Yakoushou similar to Kaidan Botan Doro: Beauty & Fear
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Hyakki Yakoushou(百鬼夜行抄)

2007Japan
GhostHorrorMiniseriesSupernaturalSuspenseAdapted From A MangaDemonSupernatural BeingYokai

Like Kaidan Botan Doro: Beauty & Fear, this drama also features Ghost, Horror, Miniseries, Supernatural, and Suspense themes with a 28% similarity match.

Inspired by the manga of the same title by Ima Ichiko, Ritsu is the descendant of Iijima Kagyuu, a writer known for his works on supernatural events. Ritsu has inherited the unique ability to perceive ghosts, spirits, and demons from his grandfather. Thirteen years prior, Ritsu's father, Iijima Takahiro, passed away but inexplicably returned to life. The only one aware of the reality is Ritsu: a demon called Ao-arashi inhabited his father's body and revived him. Since that moment, the demon has been living as Ritsu's father. It vowed to Kagyuu to safeguard Ritsu until he turns eighteen, after which everything is uncertain. Ritsu's eighteenth birthday is approaching rapidly. What will transpire then?

Recommendation: A Perfect Day for Arsenide similar to Kaidan Botan Doro: Beauty & Fear
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A Perfect Day for Arsenide(把砒霜留給自己)

2020Hong Kong
Adapted From A Short StoryHorrorMiniseriesRomanceSuspenseNovel AdaptationAnthologyComedyFantasy

Like Kaidan Botan Doro: Beauty & Fear, this drama also features Adapted From A Short Story, Horror, Miniseries, Romance, and Suspense themes with a 28% similarity match.

The creative series covers a range of genres including suspense, horror, comedy, and fantasy, delivering quirky and strange tales that explore the absurdity of life in the bustling city of Hong Kong.

Recommendation: Osoroshi similar to Kaidan Botan Doro: Beauty & Fear
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Osoroshi(おそろし〜三島屋変調百物語)

2014Japan
Edo PeriodHistoricalHistorical FictionMiniseriesSuspenseNovel AdaptationInvestigationMysteryThriller

Like Kaidan Botan Doro: Beauty & Fear, this drama also features Edo Period, Historical, Historical Fiction, Miniseries, and Suspense themes with a 28% similarity match.

During the Edo era, Ochika, a 17-year-old girl, became emotionally distant from others after a tragedy struck her family's inn in Kawasaki. Her fiance was murdered by a man who had been raised alongside her as a sibling. Ochika left her family and now resides at Mishimaya, her uncle Ihei's bag shop in Kanda Mishima-cho in Edo, where she works quietly every day. One day, Ihei asks Ochika to go to Kokubyaku no Aida, where he often meets his rival in the game of go. He instructs her to listen to the many horror stories shared by visitors, then departs. As Ochika listens to the tales, she slowly begins to open up her heart to the stories told by the curious visitors.

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Light Shop(조명가게)

2024South Korea
DeathGhostHorrorMiniseriesSupernaturalSuspenseAdapted From A WebtoonAfterlifeComaHumanismMultiple MainsMysteryNurse Female LeadThriller

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The plot revolves around a collection of individuals struggling to come to terms with a traumatic event in their history. While going about their daily routines, they are inexplicably drawn to a peculiar light shop situated at the far end of a suspicious alley. The shop is overseen by a wary proprietor who holds the potential to unlock the mysteries of the strangers' past, present, and future. (Wikipedia) Based on the webtoon "Shop of the Lamp" ( ) by Kang Full ( ).

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Green Door(魂囚西門)

2019Taiwan
DeathGhostHorrorRomanceSupernaturalSuspenseNovel AdaptationGhost-seeing Male LeadMental IllnessPsychologySpirit PossessionSuicideThrillerTrauma

Like Kaidan Botan Doro: Beauty & Fear, this drama also features Death, Ghost, Horror, Romance, Supernatural, and Suspense themes with a 27% similarity match.

Wei Song Yan returns to Taiwan after studying in the United States to establish a psychology clinic called Green Door. Despite his girlfriend, Hong Yu Mei, referring clients to him, his strict principles are hindering the clinic's success. The first clients he attracts independently turn out to be supernatural beings: a young girl's spirit visible only in mirrors, a gangster trapped in the body of Yu Xiu Qi, and a spirit unable to move on from a haunting memory. Wei Song Yan tries to assist these spirits from the past, present, and future while grappling with his own personal traumas.

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76 Horror Bookstore(76号恐怖書店)

2020Taiwan
DeathGhostHorrorMiniseriesSupernaturalSuspenseAnthologyDark FictionFantasyHaunted House SettingHousemates' RelationshipThrillerViolence Against AnimalsWeb Series

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Consisting of four distinct short films categorized as "Spiritual, Fantasy, Horror, Thriller," this collection is sourced from TVDB and inspired by the web novel "Canned Fears."

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Who Are You(후아유 )

2013South Korea
DeathGhostHorrorRomanceSupernaturalSuspenseAmnesiaEmotionally Strong Female LeadGhost-seeing Female LeadInvestigationLove TriangleMurderMysteryOlder Woman-Younger Man

Like Kaidan Botan Doro: Beauty & Fear, this drama also features Death, Ghost, Horror, Romance, Supernatural, and Suspense themes with a 27% similarity match.

The narrative revolves around Yang Shi On, a woman who gains the ability to perceive spirits after emerging from a six-year coma, and Cha Gun Woo, a man who holds a firm belief in tangible proof. As the two detectives collaborate to assist spirits bound to items at a lost-and-found facility in finding peace, they gradually come to understand one another. This drama will explore a romantic triangle involving both spirits and humans. Si On's deceased boyfriend, Lee Hyung Joon, will manifest as a spirit, enhancing the supernatural love story involving Si On and Gun Woo. Hyung Joon was a distinguished member of the police force but met with a tragic fate due to an accident.

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The Ancient Mirror(古镜)

2015China
GhostHorrorSupernaturalSuspenseSpirit Possession

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During her visit to a quaint village for a news assignment, journalist Lu Qian Qian becomes inhabited by the spirit of a native sorceress. In a race against time, her companions strive to discover a method to release her from the possession.

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Hontouni atta kowai hanashi dai-8-ya: Shinigami(ほんとうにあった怖い話 第八夜 死神)

2007Japan
HorrorMiniseriesSupernaturalSuspenseParanormal

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Episode 1 is titled "100 tales," Episode 2 is called "Ancient residence," Episode 3 is named "Midnight locker room," Episode 4 is known as "Japanese pub," and Episode 5 goes by "Grim Reaper." The information is sourced from http://www.jhmd.jp/

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Oedo Yoshiwara Jikencho(お江戸吉原事件帖)

2007Japan
Edo PeriodHistoricalHistorical FictionMiniseriesDrama

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Set in the Yoshiwara red-light district of Edo, this period drama follows four women from different professions who are proud of their community. They band together to seek retribution against men who mistreat the district's prostitutes.

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REIMA: The Curse of Evil Spirits(霊魔の街)

2017Japan
HorrorMiniseriesSupernaturalSuspenseCurse

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The souls of individuals who pass away in tragic and remorseful circumstances remain present in the earthly realm. Rio Sakaki embarks on a journey to a town in Niigata Prefecture in search of her missing older sister. The only clue she has is the cryptic notes her sister left behind, detailing sinister spirits, a demonic swordsman, and 13 locations where malevolent entities were believed to have caused heinous events.

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Q Series: House of Toy Bricks(植劇場 - 積木之家)

2017Taiwan
HorrorMiniseriesSupernaturalSuspensePsychiatrist Supporting Character

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Wu Yi Juan's life took a positive turn when she found companionship in her husband and learned she was pregnant, while her sister was also set to return home. Unfortunately, her joy turned to despair when she experienced a miscarriage and her sister went missing. As she struggles to cope with her grief and confusion, she starts to question her reality, unsure if she is haunted by her past losses or if she is losing her sanity.

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Akinai Seiden: Kin to Gin(あきない世傳 金と銀)

2023Japan
Edo PeriodHistoricalHistorical FictionMiniseriesNovel Adaptation

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During Tokugawa Yoshimune's rule in Edo, Sachi from Tsutomura loses her father and brother to illness and starts working at the Isuzuya kimono shop in Tenma, Osaka. The shopkeeper Jihei imparts business knowledge to the apprentices using "business traffic" as a teaching tool at night. Intrigued, Sachi pays close attention and finds herself drawn to the world of business. Two years later, the fourth-generation owner of the shop, Tokubei, marries Kikuei, the daughter of a prominent merchant, but Tokubei encounters a problem...

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Mystic Whispers()

2014China
GhostHorrorRomanceSupernaturalSuspenseAffectionate Mains' RelationshipComedyGhost-seeing Female LeadInvestigationMystery

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One year ago, Mo Xiao Yun lost the hearing in her left ear due to an accident, which also led to her experiencing unusual sounds. She suspects that these sounds may be coming from a different realm, but she chooses to pretend not to notice in the hopes that it will go away. However, on her first day at a new job, she encounters a ghost who turns out to be her coworker, Ken. In an attempt to rid Xiao Yun of the ghost, her colleagues enlist the help of a specialist in exorcism and mortuary practices, Zhang Ji En. Despite Ji En's efforts, the ghost continues to haunt Xiao Yun.

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Damned Files Season 3(ダムド・ファイル シーズンIII)

2004Japan
GhostHorrorMiniseriesSupernaturalSuspenseAnthologyInvestigationMultiple MainsMysteryParanormal

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A collection of tales inspired by regional ghost stories and supernatural incidents

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Memoirs of Madam Jin(金大班)

2009China
Adapted From A Short StoryHistoricalHistorical FictionRomanceChinese Republican EraMelodrama

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Taking place in Shanghai during the 1930s and 1940s, the plot centers around a dance hostess named Chin Zhao Li and her relationships with three significant men. Chin Zhao Li was compelled to work as a dance hostess at the well-known Paramount dance hall in Shanghai at the age of 18 due to her family's financial struggles. The narrative revolves around her encounter with her first love, Sheng Yue Ru, a young man from Shanghai's elite class who is passionate about painting and theater, having studied abroad. Despite facing opposition from their families, particularly Yue Ru's affluent banker father, the couple's love blossomed and they became romantically involved. This story is adapted from the short story "The Last Night of Taipan Chin" from the collection "Taipei People" by Pai Hsien Yung.

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Reborn (2010)(重生門)

2010China
HistoricalHistorical FictionRomanceSuspenseChinese Republican EraThriller

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Love of a Forgotten Century(万水千山风雨情)

2020China
HistoricalHistorical FictionRevengeRomanceChinese Republican EraDrama

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The plot follows Du Yu Lou, who runs a tea shop called "Shenchang" and is unexpectedly promoted to head after his brother's tragic death

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City of Fantasy(奇妙世纪)

2014China
MiniseriesRomanceSupernaturalSuspenseFantasyThriller

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Regarding the paranormal occurrences happening within the urban area.

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Jade(女管家)

2017China
HistoricalHistorical FictionRevengeRomanceChinese Republican EraMedical

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Taking place in the Republican era, Dong Fang Jing Qi was raised by her adoptive father who educated her in the field of medicine. Upon his death, he reveals to her about their family's adversary. Seeking vengeance, she disguises herself as a servant in the household of pharmacist Du Yuan Shan. As she nears her objective, Du Yuan Shan discloses the true events of the past. Concurrently, Du Yuan Shan's son, Du Ming Hai, finds himself falling for Jing Qi.

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At the Place Where the Peach Blossom Blooms(在桃花盛开的地方)

2019China
DeathHistoricalHistorical FictionRomanceChinese Republican EraWar

Like Kaidan Botan Doro: Beauty & Fear, this drama also features Death, Historical, Historical Fiction, and Romance themes with a 25% similarity match.

A tale depicting the challenges faced by Huang Xiao Hua, a retired soldier and member of the Communist party, from her youth at 18 to her old age at 80. Following the Chinese victory in the Anti-Japanese Occupation war, Huang Xiao Hua settles down in a peaceful farming village. She attracts the attention of two young men - war hero Wei Shou Gen and party branch secretary Tan Shan Tang - who both vie for her affections. Forced to flee, Huang Xiao Hua disguises herself as a man and relocates to a different village. There, she meets military leader Zhao Jing Song and joins the military as a medical worker. The two develop a romantic relationship, but Huang Xiao Hua is injured in battle and falls into a coma. Upon awakening, she embarks on a quest to find her lover, only to discover that he has passed away. She then dedicates herself to caring for his children until they come of age.