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Kamen Dosokai(仮面同窓会)

2019Japan
Novel AdaptationChildhood Friends RelationshipFlashback To PastInvestigationMurderMysteryNaive Male LeadReturn To HometownSchool SettingSlight RomanceSuspenseThriller

After graduating from high school, Shintani Yosuke decided to move away from his hometown to escape the painful memories of his late brother and a cruel teacher. However, he recently returned to his hometown due to a job transfer. During a school reunion, he reunited with three old friends from his high school days. Together, they took revenge on their former teacher who used to physically punish students. The incident resulted in the teacher's death, which came as a shock to Yosuke and his friends who initially viewed it as a harmless prank.

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Recommendation: Wind Chime similar to Kamen Dosokai
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Wind Chime(示铃录)

2016China
Novel AdaptationInvestigationMysterySuspenseThriller

Like Kamen Dosokai, this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Investigation, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 42% similarity match.

The narrative centers around Ji Tang Tang, who uses her unique abilities and specialized tools to unravel mysteries on behalf of the deceased. Once a cheerful girl surrounded by loving parents, she tragically lost them one fateful night. Fearing connection with others, she has roamed alone for four years, growing into a strong and self-reliant individual unafraid of danger. Yue Feng, a righteous companion, stands by her side as she navigates through her adventures. Extracted from Wei Yu's novel "The Voice of Death" ( ).

Recommendation: Shotai similar to Kamen Dosokai
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Shotai(正体)

2022Japan
Novel AdaptationInvestigationMurderMysterySuspenseThrillerDeathMiniseriesPrisoner Male Lead

Like Kamen Dosokai, this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Investigation, Murder, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 40% similarity match.

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

Recommendation: Bluetick similar to Kamen Dosokai
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Bluetick(已讀不回)

2018Hong Kong
Novel AdaptationInvestigationMurderMysterySuspenseThrillerCo-producedDeathFuneral

Like Kamen Dosokai, this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Investigation, Murder, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 40% similarity match.

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

Recommendation: Mottomo Tooi Ginga SP similar to Kamen Dosokai
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Mottomo Tooi Ginga SP(最も遠い銀河)

2013Japan
Novel AdaptationInvestigationMurderMysterySuspenseThrillerDeathDramaMiniseries

Like Kamen Dosokai, this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Investigation, Murder, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 40% similarity match.

Detective Seiichiro Watari from the Otaru Police Precinct in Hokkaido is retiring soon with unresolved business from seven years ago. The unidentified skeleton of a woman was discovered in the sea of Otaru, halting the investigation. Watari is determined to identify her before leaving the precinct. Three years after retirement, he stumbles upon a clue that could solve the case, despite his limited life expectancy. With the help of detective Kaoru Saotome, he begins reinvestigating, much to the dismay of his wife Suzuko. They travel to Tokyo to meet a jewelry designer who provided a clue, but she has mysteriously disappeared. Watari's obsession with the case stems from the tragic drowning of his daughter Kozue 20 years ago. As he delves deeper, he encounters architect Haruyuki Kiryu, whose connection to the case remains unclear. Kiryu is determined to succeed in his company, even as he becomes involved with Akane Seike, the president's daughter who bears a striking resemblance to his deceased girlfriend. Their entangled fates lead to a dangerous pursuit of ambition and truth.

Recommendation: Onna no Naka ni Iru Tanin similar to Kamen Dosokai
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Onna no Naka ni Iru Tanin(女の中にいる他人)

2017Japan
Novel AdaptationInvestigationMurderMysterySuspenseThrillerDeathFamilyMiniseries

Like Kamen Dosokai, this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Investigation, Murder, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 40% similarity match.

Tanuma Yuriko is a homemaker residing with her spouse Kazuo, their two kids, and mother-in-law Hatsue. When Saori, the spouse of Kazuo's friend Kusumoto Masafumi, is found murdered, Kazuo admits to having an affair with her. Yuriko suspects him of being responsible for Saori's death. Despite Kazuo's attempt to turn himself in to the authorities, Yuriko stops him, choosing to conceal his crime to maintain their family's tranquility. As Yuriko grapples with the situation, a newfound determination to protect her family emerges within her.

Recommendation: Otto yo, Shinde Kurenai ka similar to Kamen Dosokai
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Otto yo, Shinde Kurenai ka(夫よ、死んでくれないか)

2025Japan
Novel AdaptationInvestigationMurderMysterySuspenseThrillerDeathDramaRevenge

Like Kamen Dosokai, this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Investigation, Murder, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 40% similarity match.

As they entered their late thirties, Komoto Maya, Kagami Riko, and Sakaki Yurika realized they regretted marrying for the sake of happiness. They started to feel the limitations of their careers and questioned the direction of their lives. These three college classmates often went out for drinks together, sharing complaints about their husbands and releasing their pent-up frustrations. One fateful evening, Maya and Riko were summoned to Yurika's home, where she shockingly confessed, "I have killed my husband!" Subsequently, Maya's husband mysteriously disappeared, setting off a chain of events that would alter the destinies of these three women. Thus begins the tale of their vengeance as they strive to reclaim the happiness stolen from them by their marriages.

Recommendation: Shotenin Michiru no Minoue Banashi similar to Kamen Dosokai
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Shotenin Michiru no Minoue Banashi(書店員ミチルの身の上話)

2013Japan
Novel AdaptationChildhood Friends RelationshipInvestigationMurderMysterySuspenseThrillerDeathInfidelityJealousyLottery Winner Female LeadMiniseriesPsychological

Like Kamen Dosokai, this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Childhood Friends Relationship, Investigation, Murder, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 39% similarity match.

The plot centers on Michiru, a bookstore employee who wins the 200,000,000 Yen (equivalent to 2.5 million USD) lottery by chance. As a result, she becomes entangled in unforeseen acts of betrayal and murder.

Recommendation: Why Try to Change Me Now similar to Kamen Dosokai
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Why Try to Change Me Now(平原上的摩西)

2023China
Novel AdaptationChildhood Friends RelationshipInvestigationMurderMysterySuspenseThriller1990sDeathDramaFriendshipPolice Officer Male LeadSlow Burn Story

Like Kamen Dosokai, this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Childhood Friends Relationship, Investigation, Murder, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 39% similarity match.

Located in the gritty industrial region of northeastern China, this story follows a young police officer as he delves into the investigation of a taxi driver's murder. As he uncovers clues, he realizes that a childhood friend may have a connection to the crime. Unraveling the mystery layer by layer, he exposes a past that was buried 12 years ago. This storyline is based on the novel "Moses on the Plain" by Shuang Xue Tao.

Recommendation: Kiri ni Sumu Akuma similar to Kamen Dosokai
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Kiri ni Sumu Akuma(霧に棲む悪魔)

2011Japan
Novel AdaptationInvestigationMysterySuspenseThrillerRomance

Like Kamen Dosokai, this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Investigation, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 38% similarity match.

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

Recommendation: Keiji Yoshinaga Seiichi: Namida no Jikenbo similar to Kamen Dosokai
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Keiji Yoshinaga Seiichi: Namida no Jikenbo(刑事吉永誠一 涙の事件簿)

2013Japan
Novel AdaptationInvestigationMysterySuspenseThrillerMiniseries

Like Kamen Dosokai, this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Investigation, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 38% similarity match.

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

Recommendation: Nomen Kenji similar to Kamen Dosokai
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Nomen Kenji(能面検事)

2025Japan
Novel AdaptationInvestigationMysterySuspenseThrillerProsecutor Male Lead

Like Kamen Dosokai, this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Investigation, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 38% similarity match.

This legal thriller features Fuwa Shuntaro, the top prosecutor at the Osaka District Public Prosecutors' Office, as he seeks the truth of a case, disregarding the influence of higher authorities in the prosecution and police. Known as the "Noh Mask Prosecutor," Fuwa approaches his work with a calm and composed demeanor. Each episode tackles a societal issue linked to the darker aspects of Japanese culture, revealing the tendency of the police to conceal information and highlighting the bureaucratic characteristics of the prosecution.

Recommendation: Mofuku no Rendezvous similar to Kamen Dosokai
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Mofuku no Rendezvous(喪服のランデヴー)

2000Japan
Novel AdaptationInvestigationMysterySuspenseThrillerMiniseries

Like Kamen Dosokai, this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Investigation, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 38% similarity match.

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

Recommendation: Koroshita Otto ga Kaette Kimashita similar to Kamen Dosokai
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Koroshita Otto ga Kaette Kimashita(殺した夫が帰ってきました)

2025Japan
Novel AdaptationInvestigationMysterySuspenseThrillerMiniseries

Like Kamen Dosokai, this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Investigation, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 38% similarity match.

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

Recommendation: Yi Shuang Xiu Hua Xie similar to Kamen Dosokai
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Yi Shuang Xiu Hua Xie(一双绣花鞋)

2003China
Novel AdaptationInvestigationMysterySuspenseThrillerDrama

Like Kamen Dosokai, this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Investigation, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 38% similarity match.

Prior to the liberation of Chongqing, Ye Da Long led a team from the PLA on secret missions in the area. Following the downfall of the national army, possessing the hidden spy list became crucial in controlling the underground network of Chongqing. Military special agent Ji Yu Tang has been feeling uneasy recently after discovering a pair of embroidered shoes in his boss Lin NanXuan's coffin during the funeral. Shen Chao took over as the head of public security after the liberation of the mountainous city of Chongqing.

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Take What to Save You My Love(拿什么拯救你,我的爱人)

2011China
Novel AdaptationInvestigationMurderMysterySuspenseThrillerDeathHeiress LeadLawyer Male LeadRomance

Like Kamen Dosokai, this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Investigation, Murder, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 38% similarity match.

Talented attorney Han Ding successfully captures the heart of wealthy heiress Luo Jing Jing, only to find himself caught up in a murder investigation linked to her former flame, Long Xiao Yu. Derived with some modifications from the book "Na Shen Me Zheng Jiu Ni, Wo De Ai Ren" by Hai Yan.

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Crimson River(非常目击)

2020China
InvestigationMurderMysteryReturn To HometownSuspenseThrillerDeathDramaPolice Officer Male LeadWeb Series

Like Kamen Dosokai, this drama also features Investigation, Murder, Mystery, Return To Hometown, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 38% similarity match.

A cold case involving the murder of a young girl resurfaces two decades later, stirring up memories in a tranquil town. Shan Feng, who had witnessed the crime in the past, comes back to the town as a police officer, haunted by the painful recollections. Determined to uncover the truth, he finds that everyone connected to the case has experienced significant transformations.

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Blizzard(ブリザード)

2011Japan
InvestigationMurderMysterySchool SettingSuspenseThrillerDeathMountain SettingSnowy SettingUniversity

Like Kamen Dosokai, this drama also features Investigation, Murder, Mystery, School Setting, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 38% similarity match.

The setting of the story takes place on a snow-covered mountain, where a group of 9 college students who are part of the same mountaineering club find themselves isolated due to a severe snowstorm. As they become stranded, they start to experience a series of unexplained murders, with each member falling victim one by one.

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Kyokugen Suiri Coliseum(極限推理コロシアム)

2004Japan
Novel AdaptationInvestigationMurderMysterySuspenseThrillerDeathDeath GameGameMiniseries

Like Kamen Dosokai, this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Investigation, Murder, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 38% similarity match.

Upon awakening in a mysterious building, seven individuals are informed via computer that a murderer is among them. They must determine the killer's identity to avoid being the next victim. Meanwhile, another group of seven is locked away in a separate location with a hidden killer of their own. The computer sets the rules for the game: correctly guess the killers in both groups to win 10 million yen and freedom. However, guessing incorrectly results in execution, being murdered before guessing leads to failure, and unforeseen events can halt the game. If the other group identifies the killers first, everyone will be killed. Can they uncover the killer in time and trust the information provided by the other group? Survival hinges on their ability to work together and solve the deadly mystery.

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The Uzukawa Village Incident(鵜頭川村事件)

2022Japan
Novel AdaptationInvestigationMurderMysterySuspenseThrillerDisasterDoctor Male LeadMiniseriesVillage Setting

Like Kamen Dosokai, this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Investigation, Murder, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 38% similarity match.

The doctor Iwamori Akira's wife Hitomi has disappeared, prompting him to travel to her hometown of Uzukawa Village with their daughter Aiko in search of her. As they stay in the village, a heavy rainstorm isolates the area and a young individual is murdered. Tensions rise within the village as a power struggle within a prominent family and the growing divide between the youth and adults come to a head. The village faces a looming crisis as distrust and unease spread. Can Iwamori reconcile with his family and confront his own past amidst the escalating turmoil? (Wowow/Jdramaswordpress)

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Byakuyako(白夜行)

2006Japan
Novel AdaptationChildhood Friends RelationshipInvestigationMurderMysterySuspenseThrillerDifficult AdulthoodMatricidePatricidePsychologicalRomanceSchool ViolenceSexual Violence

Like Kamen Dosokai, this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Childhood Friends Relationship, Investigation, Murder, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 37% similarity match.

After discovering that his father's inappropriate behavior was directed towards his childhood sweetheart, Yukiho, Ryoji decides to take matters into his own hands and ends his father's life. Shockingly, Yukiho reveals that her mother had coerced her into tolerating the abuse due to their financial struggles. Yukiho later enacts a plan to fake the deaths of her mother and herself as a form of retaliation. Over the past 14 years, Ryoji and Yukiho have been grappling with their forbidden love, navigating the challenges of keeping their past hidden and outlasting any legal repercussions. Ryoji delves into the criminal underworld to provide for Yukiho and safeguard her future.

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The Appearance of the Murderer(凶手的样子)

2024China
InvestigationMurderMysterySuspenseThrillerDeathWeb Series

Like Kamen Dosokai, this drama also features Investigation, Murder, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 36% similarity match.

Haunted by the mysterious death of a fellow student, Lin Chuan dedicates a decade to uncovering the truth. In parallel, Shen Xia and her sibling Shen Dong find themselves entangled in the criminal underbelly following a personal loss. Their fates collide, leading to a gripping narrative of justice versus crime, intertwined with themes of love, hatred, and vengeance. (Credit: TMDb)

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Brutally Young(十八年後的終極告白)

2020Hong Kong
InvestigationMurderMysterySuspenseThrillerCrimeDeath

Like Kamen Dosokai, this drama also features Investigation, Murder, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 36% similarity match.

Nearly two decades ago, a group of seven teenagers from the same neighborhood got into a heated argument with a villager named Kai Sze, resulting in a tragic death. In a panic, they decided to bury the body and keep the incident a secret. As time passed, they all moved on with their lives, only for the truth to resurface when Kai Sze's body was found. Inspector Yuen Lai Ken took on the case and began unraveling the mystery, revealing shocking connections along the way. With pressure mounting, the teenagers faced a difficult choice: confess to their crime or continue living with the burden of their secret. As relationships became entangled and the true culprit lurked in the shadows, the group found themselves at a crossroads, unsure of which path to take.

Recommendation: Yokoyama Hideo Suspense Season 2 similar to Kamen Dosokai
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Yokoyama Hideo Suspense Season 2(横山秀夫サスペンス 第2弾)

2011Japan
Novel AdaptationInvestigationMysterySuspenseThrillerAnthologyMiniseries

Like Kamen Dosokai, this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Investigation, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 36% similarity match.

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

Recommendation: Puzzle (2007) similar to Kamen Dosokai
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Puzzle (2007)(パズル)

2007Japan
InvestigationMysterySchool SettingSuspenseThrillerMiniseriesYouth

Like Kamen Dosokai, this drama also features Investigation, Mystery, School Setting, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 36% similarity match.

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

Recommendation: 64 (2015) similar to Kamen Dosokai
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64 (2015)(64)

2015Japan
Novel AdaptationInvestigationMysterySuspenseThrillerDramaMiniseries

Like Kamen Dosokai, this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Investigation, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 36% similarity match.

Amidst a dispute between the public relations office of D Prefectural Police and the correspondents club regarding the anonymity of perpetrators, it has been decided that a director from the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department will visit the family of the victim in a significant unsolved case from 1989, just a week before the statute of limitations expires. The case involves the kidnapping and murder of Shoko-chan, which remains the most heinous crime in the history of D Prefectural Police. The family of the victim has declined the director's offer to extend condolences. A strict confidentiality order has been issued for all individuals involved in the case, including the investigators from that time. This has created a barrier between the Criminal Investigations Department and the Police Affairs Department. Additionally, a mysterious memo has surfaced, followed by a new kidnapping that bears a striking resemblance to the 1989 case just before the director's scheduled visit.

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Liar's Love(危险爱人)

2022China
Novel AdaptationInvestigationMysterySuspenseThrillerMarried Female LeadRomance

Like Kamen Dosokai, this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Investigation, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 36% similarity match.

Su Tang and her husband operate an art gallery together and appear to have an ideal, affectionate marriage that others envy. However, what if one day you were to discover that the person lying beside you is a horrifying serial murderer? What actions would you take? Moving forward leads to destruction, while stepping back brings sweetness. The line between the man you adore and the frightening killer is very thin. Su Tang, can you recognize the true face of love?

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Yokoyama Hideo Suspense(横山秀夫サスペンス 第1弾)

2010Japan
Novel AdaptationInvestigationMysterySuspenseThrillerAnthologyMiniseries

Like Kamen Dosokai, this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Investigation, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 36% similarity match.

Four episodes are inspired by short stories from mystery writer Yokoyama Hideo. Each episode features a unique murder mystery. The episodes are titled: 1. "18th Hole" (18 ), 2. "Misinformation" (Goho ), 3. "Autobiography" (Jiden ), and 4. "Someone Else's House" (Tanin no Ie ).

Recommendation: Kami no Tsuki similar to Kamen Dosokai
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Kami no Tsuki(紙の月)

2014Japan
Novel AdaptationInvestigationMysterySuspenseThrillerDramaMiniseries

Like Kamen Dosokai, this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Investigation, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 36% similarity match.

Rinka Umezawa, a homemaker, seeks out small joys in life. Her husband, Masabumi, is committed to supporting her. The couple does not have any children. Rinka decides to take on a part-time job at a bank, where she visits clients' homes and occasionally assists them with household tasks, earning their trust. During one visit to client Kojo Hirabayashi's home, she encounters his grandson Kota, who asks for money. This interaction has a profound impact on Rinka. Subsequently, she steals one hundred million yen from the bank and disappears. Two years later, Rinka's former classmates Yuko Okazaki and Aki Nakaji uncover her embezzlement scheme and confront their own inner demons.

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Honcho Azumi Season 5(ハンチョウ~警視庁安積班~ シリーズ5)

2012Japan
Novel AdaptationInvestigationMysterySuspenseThrillerDetective Male LeadPolice Department Setting

Like Kamen Dosokai, this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Investigation, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 36% similarity match.

Assistant Inspector Azumi Tsuyoshi has been reassigned to the Tokyo Metropolitan Police, known for its central role in handling criminal cases. While Azumi excelled at his previous precinct, he now finds himself struggling to keep up with the high-caliber officers at the elite police headquarters.

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Go-nin no Junko(5人のジュンコ)

2015Japan
Novel AdaptationInvestigationMysterySuspenseThrillerCrimeMiniseries

Like Kamen Dosokai, this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Investigation, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 36% similarity match.

Satake Junko was recently taken into custody as the primary suspect in a series of murders involving five men. This development has garnered significant attention in various media outlets and talk shows. Journalist Tanabe Junko decided to delve into the case in hopes of uncovering a big story. She reached out to Shinoda Junko, a former classmate of Satake, who claimed to be close to her. Shinoda invited Tanabe to her office for a discussion. On the other hand, Fukutome Junko, a former colleague of Tanabe who saw her on TV, contacted her and invited her over to her house. When Tanabe visited, she was hoping for information related to the case, but instead, Fukutome, now a homemaker, talked about issues regarding the hierarchy in her company's housing complex. Subsequently, a man contacted Tanabe claiming to have been a potential victim of Satake. This man happened to be the son of another woman named Junko. As these women, from different walks of life and unrelated to the murders, found themselves connected solely by their shared first name, they unwittingly became entangled in a web of deceit and hostility. Derived from Mari Yukiko's novel "5-nin no Junko."

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Darker Season 2(暗黑者2)

2015China
InvestigationMurderMysterySlight RomanceSuspenseThrillerAttempted SuicideDeathSerial KillingsSlight ComedySlight Horror

Like Kamen Dosokai, this drama also features Investigation, Murder, Mystery, Slight Romance, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 35% similarity match.

Following their defeat by Darker, the special task force is at a loss. With their captain implicated in a murder and Darker still at large, they decide to shift their focus to an old hostage case. While digging through old records, they uncover the true identity of Darker and a potential police cover-up. Identifying the culprit and the victim proves to be more challenging than expected. The team must act swiftly to find the real criminal before Darker eliminates them one by one.

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Dareka ga Kono Machi de(誰かがこの町で)

2024Japan
Novel AdaptationInvestigationMurderMysterySuspenseThrillerDeathDeath Of A DaughterKidnappingMiniseriesVillage Setting

Like Kamen Dosokai, this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Investigation, Murder, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 35% similarity match.

Masaki Yuichi is employed as a detective at a legal office. Previously, he served as a personal assistant to a government official, but he struggled with his participation in an illicit fund and coped with the tragic loss of his daughter. His daughter's passing inflicted a profound emotional wound and remorse upon him, which he has yet to overcome. One day, a young woman named Mochizuki Maki seeks assistance from the law firm to locate her relatives. Maki was separated from her parents as a baby and was raised in an orphanage. Together, Yuichi and Maki travel to the town where she lived with her family in the past. They discover that the town had a history of a boy being abducted and killed. Could this incident be connected to the disappearance of Maki Mochizuki's family?

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Naomi and Kanako(ナオミとカナコ)

2016Japan
Novel AdaptationInvestigationMurderMysterySuspenseThrillerDeathDomestic ViolenceFriendshipMiniseriesSismance

Like Kamen Dosokai, this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Investigation, Murder, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 35% similarity match.

Oda Naomi had dreams of working as a curator in an art gallery, but she currently holds a position at a department store where she caters to VIP clients. Despite her job, she is dissatisfied with her current situation. One day, her college friend, Hattori Kanako, pays her a visit at her apartment and reveals that she is being physically abused by her husband, Tatsuro, who is a high-ranking employee at a bank. Kanako is hesitant to leave her husband out of fear for her life, as he becomes violent when under stress. When Naomi spots a Chinese stowaway who bears a striking resemblance to Kanako's husband, she devises a plan to eliminate him. With Kanako's cooperation, they put their plan into action.

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Shinhannin(真犯人)

2018Japan
Novel AdaptationInvestigationMurderMysterySuspenseThriller1980sDeathDetective FictionDetective Male LeadMiniseries

Like Kamen Dosokai, this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Investigation, Murder, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 35% similarity match.

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

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Yoru ga Dorehodo Kurakutemo(夜がどれほど暗くても)

2020Japan
Novel AdaptationInvestigationMurderMysterySuspenseThrillerDeathDramaJournalist Male LeadMiniseriesSuicide

Like Kamen Dosokai, this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Investigation, Murder, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 35% similarity match.

Michinari Shiga is employed as an assistant editor at the weekly publication Shukan Jiryu, which has experienced an increase in sales thanks to its coverage of various scandals. He leads a life dedicated to journalism ethics, until his own son, who is in university, commits a double murder before taking his own life. Now, instead of uncovering scandals, Shiga is thrust into the midst of one. Facing pressure from his colleagues, he is demoted to a monthly magazine and his marriage begins to deteriorate rapidly. Despite his challenging circumstances, Shiga is resolute in his mission to uncover the truth surrounding his son's actions.

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Don't Let Me See(别让我看见)

2015China
InvestigationMysterySuspenseThriller

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

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Orange Code(橙色密码)

2015China
InvestigationMysterySuspenseThriller

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Unforgiven (2016)(灭罪师)

2016China
InvestigationMurderMysterySuspenseThrillerDeathSerial KillingsSet In A Foreign Country

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Tian Ji Mi(天机谜)

2016China
InvestigationMysterySuspenseThriller

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Anthology of Abnormal Events(非正常事件集)

2017China
InvestigationMysterySuspenseThriller

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

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Target Person(目标人物)

2020China
InvestigationMurderMysterySuspenseThrillerComedyDeathWeb Series

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A mysterious escape room game brings together a group of individuals who soon discover a hidden conspiracy among them

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Medical Examiner Dr. Qin: Silent Evidence(法医秦明之无声的证词)

2021China
Novel AdaptationInvestigationMurderMysterySuspenseThrillerCohabitationDifficult ChildhoodEccentric Male LeadForensic Medical Examiner Male LeadSerial KillingsSlight Comedy

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Young and talented Qin Ming has recently entered the workforce. With the support of Lin Dang and others, he overcomes his childhood trauma and becomes a respected medical examiner in charge of the entire bureau. When a new murder occurs with similarities to one from 15 years ago, doubts arise about whether the wrong person was caught or if the murderer had an accomplice. Qin Ming is haunted by nightmares and memories from the past once again.

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Last One Standing (2008)(與敵同行)

2008Hong Kong
InvestigationMurderMysterySuspenseThrillerDeathDramaWrongfully Accused

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Cheung Sing Hei served time in prison after being convicted of killing his stepfather. Surprisingly, his cousin Tong Lap Yeen was the main witness in the case. After a decade behind bars, Sing Hei is released, only to find that Lap Yeen has become a prominent figure in the city, while his own reputation is tarnished. Feeling frustrated and suspicious about the events of ten years ago, Sing Hei is determined to uncover the truth behind his stepfather's murder. Through his own investigation, he identifies the true culprit, but struggles to find a motive or concrete evidence. This is a story of Sing Hei's quest to reveal the truth and clear his name.

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Links to Temptation(誘情轉駁)

2010Hong Kong
InvestigationMysterySuspenseThriller

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

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Interlaced Scenes(错位)

2024China
Novel AdaptationInvestigationMurderMysterySuspenseThrillerDeathDetective Female LeadDetective FictionDetective Male LeadFictional WorldWeb Series

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

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Chou no Rikigaku(蝶の力学 殺人分析班)

2019Japan
Novel AdaptationInvestigationMurderMysterySuspenseThrillerDeathDetective Female LeadDetective FictionFather-Daughter RelationshipMiniseriesSerial Killings

Like Kamen Dosokai, this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Investigation, Murder, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 33% similarity match.

Detective Kisaragi Toko works in Investigation 1 Section 11 of the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department, under the supervision of Detective Hideaki Takano. Hideaki Takano is preparing to transfer to the Public Security Bureau in a week. Meanwhile, a murder occurs where a wealthy man is discovered dead in his residence with his throat slit and a blue flower inserted in the wound. The victim's wife, Mayumi, is also missing. A message from an individual claiming to be the killer, named Kurasuta 16, is sent to a newspaper, hinting at Mayumi's whereabouts. With the imminent transfer of Detective Hideaki Takano, Toko Kisaragi feels an increased sense of urgency and responsibility to solve the case.

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Namonaki Fukushuusha ZEGEN(名もなき復讐者 ZEGEN)

2019Japan
Novel AdaptationInvestigationMysterySuspenseThrillerDramaMiniseriesRevenge

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The series follows the story of the main character "Zegen" as he pursues vengeance following his wife's tragic death. Li Xue Lan arrives in Japan to seek employment to cover her husband's medical expenses back in China. With Zegen's help, she starts working at a massage parlor in Kawasaki. Worried about her situation due to her temporary visa, he suggests a fake marriage with an older man. Inspired by Jou Tomioka's novel.

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Red Eyes: Kanshi Sousa-han The First Mission(レッドアイズ 監視捜査班 The First Mission)

2021Japan
InvestigationMysterySuspenseThriller

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This tale unfolds three months prior to the formation of KSBC. During Fushimi's absence, the trio of investigators at the Fushimi Detective Agency receive a message from Fushimi tasking them with looking into the case of a married woman named "Ishiyama Reiko". The client is Reiko's spouse, Takahiro, and they have a young child. As they delve into the investigation, they soon discover that things are not quite what they appear to be...

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Black Postman(ブラックポストマン)

2023Japan
InvestigationMurderMysterySuspenseThrillerDeathMiniseriesSerial Killings

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Once, there existed a special mailbox where children could seek justice against abusive adults. The Neverland Devil would punish these wrongdoers upon receiving a letter from a child. However, after a certain incident, the Neverland Devil vanished without a trace. A decade later, a man named Soejima Rikiya, who used to be a mail carrier but now works at a hospice, receives a cryptic message hinting at the Neverland Devil's return. In response, Soejima decides to return to his former job at the post office. Meanwhile, a murder victim is discovered by the river, with a note in their mouth suggesting the Neverland Devil's resurgence. Soejima Rikiya finds himself entangled in the investigation of this serial killer known as the Neverland Devil.

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Pursue()

2007China
InvestigationMurderMysterySuspenseThrillerDeathPolice Department SettingPolice Officer Male Lead

Like Kamen Dosokai, this drama also features Investigation, Murder, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 33% similarity match.

A murder investigation unfolded in Xincang City involving the death of Xiao Hai Yun, the owner of a real estate company. Xiao had recently teamed up with Zhou Guo Qin, a police captain, to uncover corruption within the development zone led by Xu Zhong Lu. Tragically, Zhou died while pursuing the killer. This led to suspicions falling on Jiang Dong Zhi, a taxi driver involved in the case, who decided to go on the run. As young officer Lu Yang searched for Jiang, he unraveled the complexities surrounding the case. Jiang, evading capture, used clues left by Zhou and his own methods to seek the truth.