Kare ga Boku ni Koishita Wake - Asian drama recommendation
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Kare ga Boku ni Koishita Wake(彼が僕に恋した理由)

2020Japan
Bisexual Male LeadBreak UpChildish Male LeadComedyFast Paced RomanceGay RomanceHigh SchoolLGBTQ+LifeMiniseriesOpposites AttractRomanceTeacher Male Lead

At a local high school, there are two teachers who collaborate closely. Hikawa Toru, a meticulous and inexperienced graduate from the University of Tokyo, partners with Akagi Masashi, a compassionate yet somewhat rugged physical education instructor. Despite their contrasting personalities, Akagi unexpectedly develops feelings for Hikawa and ends up kissing him one evening. This intimate moment is witnessed by a passing student, sparking curiosity and involving the entire school community, including parents and even the principal. The outcome of this situation remains uncertain for the two teachers.

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Recommendation: Kare ga Boku ni Koishita Wake Season 2 similar to Kare ga Boku ni Koishita Wake
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Kare ga Boku ni Koishita Wake Season 2(彼が僕に恋した理由 SEASON2)

2021Japan
ComedyGay RomanceLGBTQ+LifeMiniseriesRomanceTeacher Male LeadGay LeadNice Male LeadSmart Male Lead

Like Kare ga Boku ni Koishita Wake, this drama also features Comedy, Gay Romance, LGBTQ+, Life, Miniseries, Romance, and Teacher Male Lead themes with a 44% similarity match.

Hikawa Tooru, a former math teacher, develops feelings for Akagi Masumi, a PE teacher at the same high school, sparking a romantic relationship between the two men. After three years, he is encouraged by the school president to become a lawyer and joins a law firm. The outbreak of a new virus forces schools to close, leading to a shift towards remote work and learning, causing a change in people's work habits. Unfortunately, Hikawa finds himself facing a crisis while beside his partner, prompting him to reflect on his life. At the new law firm, Kana Yunagi, a prominent international lawyer, serves as the director, while Ryo Takase, a young lawyer, handles various cases. When Hikawa's artist friend, Kawasaki Taiyo, seeks legal assistance, both Hikawa and Takase are taken aback by his request, leading to Takase developing special feelings for Hikawa.

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Fake Couple(偽装の夫婦)

2015Japan
Bisexual Male LeadComedyLGBTQ+MiniseriesRomance

Like Kare ga Boku ni Koishita Wake, this drama also features Bisexual Male Lead, Comedy, LGBTQ+, Miniseries, and Romance themes with a 38% similarity match.

Kamon Hiro, a 45-year-old librarian, chose her profession out of her passion for books. Despite being admired for her stunning beauty and kind demeanor, she harbors a disdain for people due to past hurts. Her one true love, Choji, abruptly left her during their university days, leading her to lose faith in love and opt for a solitary life. However, when she unexpectedly reunites with Choji and learns of his terminally ill mother, Teruno, she agrees to pretend to be his wife to fulfill the dying woman's wish.

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Kieta Hatsukoi(消えた初恋)

2021Japan
Bisexual Male LeadComedyGay RomanceHigh SchoolLGBTQ+LifeRomanceCalm Male LeadHealthy Mains’ RelationshipMisunderstandingNice Male LeadSecret CrushSerious Male LeadYouth

Like Kare ga Boku ni Koishita Wake, this drama also features Bisexual Male Lead, Comedy, Gay Romance, High School, LGBTQ+, Life, and Romance themes with a 35% similarity match.

Aoki has developed feelings for Hashimoto, the classmate seated beside him

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Semantic Error(시맨틱 에러)

2022South Korea
Bisexual Male LeadComedyGay RomanceLGBTQ+LifeOpposites AttractRomanceEnemies To LoversGay LeadHeight DifferenceSerious Male LeadSmart Male LeadUniversityYouth

Like Kare ga Boku ni Koishita Wake, this drama also features Bisexual Male Lead, Comedy, Gay Romance, LGBTQ+, Life, Opposites Attract, and Romance themes with a 35% similarity match.

Chu Sang U, a diligent computer science student, finds himself completing a group assignment solo after his teammates abandon the project. Frustrated, he decides to remove their names and submit the work as his own. This action negatively impacts Jang Jae Yeong, a popular design major with aspirations of studying abroad, as he is deprived of credit for the project. Seeking retribution, Jang confronts Chu, but as they are compelled to collaborate, an unexpected bond begins to form between them.

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Boys Be Brave!(고백을 못하고)

2024South Korea
Bisexual Male LeadComedyGay RomanceLGBTQ+LifeOpposites AttractRomanceAdapted From A WebtoonFriendshipGay Supporting CharacterHousemates' RelationshipInstant AttractionPart-time Worker Supporting CharacterYouth

Like Kare ga Boku ni Koishita Wake, this drama also features Bisexual Male Lead, Comedy, Gay Romance, LGBTQ+, Life, Opposites Attract, and Romance themes with a 35% similarity match.

In the webtoon "Can't Confess" by Seok Young, Kim Jin U finds himself harboring feelings for his friend Jung Gi Seop, who is known for being lazy. When Gi Seop asks to stay with Jin U temporarily, he finds it hard to contain his emotions as the short visit starts to become a permanent arrangement. Will Jin U be able to keep his true feelings hidden and resist the urge to confess to Gi Seop? (tappytoon.com)

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DogBro(หมาน้อง)

2025Thailand
ComedyGay RomanceLGBTQ+MiniseriesRomanceNovel AdaptationDrama

Like Kare ga Boku ni Koishita Wake, this drama also features Comedy, Gay Romance, LGBTQ+, Miniseries, and Romance themes with a 33% similarity match.

Meen, a fifth-year medical student, enjoys a dedicated academic lifestyle enriched by the delightful presence of friends such as Bon, Flint, Kim, Baikhao, and Pokpong. One day, Meen's mother sends Tul, the son of a close friend who has recently passed the entrance exam for engineering at Chiang Mai University, the country's premier institution, to stay with Meen and tasks him with looking after Tul. Meen views this as a favorable chance for Tul to move into a dormitory close to the university, allowing Tul to take care of Nirand instead. However, before the move, Meen discovers that beneath Tul’s academic success lies a battle with depression. Motivated by his medical knowledge and empathy, Meen selflessly decides to forgo the dormitory arrangement to support and care for Tul. As they share living space for a time, their bond evolves from mere “brothers” into something deeper. Both face the dilemma of whether to pursue a romantic relationship or to remain just “brothers” in order to achieve their personal aspirations.

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Lost in the Woods(ฤดูหลงป่า)

2025Thailand
ComedyGay RomanceLGBTQ+MiniseriesRomanceNovel AdaptationAge GapAge Gap

Like Kare ga Boku ni Koishita Wake, this drama also features Comedy, Gay Romance, LGBTQ+, Miniseries, and Romance themes with a 33% similarity match.

Fifa, a charming and highly materialistic young man with aspirations of traveling to Japan, finds himself sent into the forest to prove his worth following the rejection of his scholarship application. Hem, an older individual burdened by a troubled history, has chosen to live in seclusion as a park ranger in the woods. As the two grow closer, romantic feelings emerge between them; however, their personal challenges create obstacles, leading them to question whether their relationship can truly progress.

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Doctor's Mine(หมอน่ารักคนนี้เป็นของผม)

2025Thailand
ComedyGay RomanceLGBTQ+MiniseriesRomanceNovel AdaptationStudent Male Lead

Like Kare ga Boku ni Koishita Wake, this drama also features Comedy, Gay Romance, LGBTQ+, Miniseries, and Romance themes with a 33% similarity match.

A complex romantic narrative involving medical students and engineering peers from two distinct schools, each appearing to inhabit entirely different worlds and lead vastly different lifestyles.

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Blue Sky Complex(ブルースカイコンプレックス)

2023Japan
ComedyGay RomanceHigh SchoolLGBTQ+MiniseriesRomanceDelinquent Male LeadFirst LoveGay LeadSchool SettingShort Length SeriesStudent Male Lead

Like Kare ga Boku ni Koishita Wake, this drama also features Comedy, Gay Romance, High School, LGBTQ+, Miniseries, and Romance themes with a 32% similarity match.

Narasaki had always longed for a peaceful place to study, so it seemed like a stroke of luck when he was assigned to assist at the library reception desk. However, his luck took a turn when he was unexpectedly tasked with supervising Terashima, a notorious troublemaker on campus. Initially, the two maintained a silent distance, but as they spent time in the quiet library surrounded by the soft rustling of pages, Narasaki found himself intrigued by Terashima's enigmatic demeanor.

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MuTeLuv: "Hi” by My Luck(MuTeLuv ตอน หมอดูทักครับ)

2025Thailand
ComedyGay RomanceHigh SchoolLGBTQ+RomanceSchool SettingStudent Male LeadSuperstition

Like Kare ga Boku ni Koishita Wake, this drama also features Comedy, Gay Romance, High School, LGBTQ+, and Romance themes with a 31% similarity match.

Academic high achiever Er encounters a formidable rival when Mawin enters his class. When both are dispatched to take an exam that could secure them a scholarship overseas, Er's self-assurance begins to waver. In a bid to steer his own destiny, he reaches out to a mysterious fortune-teller who imposes unusual requirements on him, leading him to go to great lengths in an effort to win the cold Mawin's affection.

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Actor:eal(Actor:eal)

2024South Korea
Gay RomanceLGBTQ+LifeMiniseriesRomanceActorShort Length SeriesWeb Series

Like Kare ga Boku ni Koishita Wake, this drama also features Gay Romance, LGBTQ+, Life, Miniseries, and Romance themes with a 31% similarity match.

Two performers rehearse a romantic scene, sparking speculation that their emotions may be transcending mere acting

Recommendation: Yandai Byway No.10 similar to Kare ga Boku ni Koishita Wake
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Yandai Byway No.10(煙袋斜街10號)

2016China
ComedyGay RomanceLGBTQ+MiniseriesRomanceNovel AdaptationGay LeadWeb Series

Like Kare ga Boku ni Koishita Wake, this drama also features Comedy, Gay Romance, LGBTQ+, Miniseries, and Romance themes with a 31% similarity match.

In the novel "No.10 YanDaiXie Street" by Jian Zou Pian Feng, a romance blossoms between an eccentric writer named Liang Ze and a kind-hearted pet store owner named Hang Hang. Their paths cross when Liang Ze reaches out to Hang Hang through his online pet shop, leading them to meet in person at No.10 YanDaiXie Street, the location of Hang Hang's brick-and-mortar store. The quirky tale of their relationship commences with Liang Ze seeking information about his treasured chinchillas from Hang Hang.

Recommendation: Season of Love in Shimane similar to Kare ga Boku ni Koishita Wake
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Season of Love in Shimane(Ai no Kisetsu ฤดูกาลแห่งรัก in Shimane)

2025Thailand
Gay RomanceLGBTQ+MiniseriesRomance

Like Kare ga Boku ni Koishita Wake, this drama also features Gay Romance, LGBTQ+, Miniseries, and Romance themes with a 31% similarity match.

Following their journey to Tokyo, their emotions started to shift. Nevertheless, as time went on, unresolved questions remained in their hearts. Ultimately, they discovered the deeper significance of life. P dedicated himself to personal growth, just as he had vowed to Pan. A year later, he moved to Shimane Prefecture and made a name for himself as a travel blogger of high quality. Meanwhile, Pan-Plai focused on his ambition to become a singer. With his rising popularity, his fanbase gradually grew. Even though P continued to make progress, he held onto the hope of reigniting his connection with Pan. He quietly wished for the return of the person he had been longing for this winter. Just as his wish concluded, a message came through—Pan was on his way back to Japan. However, this time, he wouldn’t be arriving alone. Accompanying him were his playful manager and an appealing younger artist—his so-called on-screen partner. How will this trip unfold with these new dynamics? Will P manage to transform this winter into his Season of Love?

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Kokoro ga Pokitto ne(心がポキッとね)

2015Japan
ComedyLifeMiniseriesRomance

Like Kare ga Boku ni Koishita Wake, this drama also features Comedy, Life, Miniseries, and Romance themes with a 31% similarity match.

The setting of the story is in Tokyo and it centers around Kojima Haruta, a 40-year-old man who experiences a severe mental breakdown, causing him to lose his job, family, and home. After a series of events, Haruta meets Otake Shin, the proprietor of an antique furniture store, who takes him in and offers him a job as a furniture repairman. Grateful for this act of kindness, Haruta vows to rebuild his life but chooses to isolate himself to avoid further stress. However, his life takes an unexpected turn when he meets Hayama Miyako, a 26-year-old woman who becomes overly attached and fixated on the man she falls in love with.

Recommendation: Because It's My First Time similar to Kare ga Boku ni Koishita Wake
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Because It's My First Time(처음이라서)

2018South Korea
ComedyLifeMiniseriesRomance

Like Kare ga Boku ni Koishita Wake, this drama also features Comedy, Life, Miniseries, and Romance themes with a 31% similarity match.

Spin-off and continuation of the beloved web series "Crushes - Special Edition" - This narrative explores the married journey of the pair Park Sung Woo and Kim Su In.

Recommendation: First Love Again similar to Kare ga Boku ni Koishita Wake
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First Love Again(첫사랑 만 세번째)

2022South Korea
Bisexual Male LeadComedyGay RomanceLGBTQ+MiniseriesRomanceFantasyFirst LoveFlashback To PastGay LeadReincarnated LoversReincarnationWeb Series

Like Kare ga Boku ni Koishita Wake, this drama also features Bisexual Male Lead, Comedy, Gay Romance, LGBTQ+, Miniseries, and Romance themes with a 30% similarity match.

The well-known online writer Yeon Seok harbors a significant undisclosed truth - he has been alive for three centuries in pursuit of his initial romantic interest. His long-lost love, Jeong Ha Yeon, unexpectedly reappears in his life as a 25-year-old man. Initially taken aback by this unexpected twist, Yeon Seok gradually grows closer to Ha Yeon as they work together at Sin Bi books, where Ha Yeon serves as Yeon Seok's editor. Their bond strengthens over time despite Yeon Seok's initial reservations.

Recommendation: The Lover similar to Kare ga Boku ni Koishita Wake
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The Lover(더 러버)

2015South Korea
Bisexual Male LeadComedyGay RomanceLGBTQ+LifeRomanceAnthologyMultiple CouplesMultiple MainsNeighbors' RelationshipOlder Woman-Younger ManQuestioning (Sexuality And Gender)Sexual Innuendo

Like Kare ga Boku ni Koishita Wake, this drama also features Bisexual Male Lead, Comedy, Gay Romance, LGBTQ+, Life, and Romance themes with a 30% similarity match.

The series revolves around four distinct couples residing in the same apartment complex. Both in their thirties, Oh Do Shi works as a voice actor, while Ryu Du Ri is a blogger. They opted to cohabitate rather than marry and have shared an apartment for the past two years. Jeong Yeong Jun and Choi Ji Nyeo are a couple with a twelve-year age difference. Ji Nyeo, who has a frugal and practical demeanor, supports her younger partner, hoping he will eventually pursue his aspirations, whereas Yeong Jun is an unemployed musician who carries a guitar he doesn't know how to play. They have been living together for a year and often engage in fights, only to reconcile quickly afterward. In their twenties, Park Hwan Jong and Ha Seol Eun have just started living together. Seol Eun strives to present herself as the ideal woman, putting in considerable effort to maintain that facade. Lee Jun Jae is a solitary individual who prefers staying in, but due to financial constraints, he needs to find a roommate. He wishes to avoid unnecessary conversations, so he seeks a foreigner with limited Korean skills. This is when Takuya, a Japanese traveler, enters the scene. Takuya believes Jun Jae is squandering his youth and makes efforts to draw him out into new experiences.

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Kimi no Koto Dake Mite Itai(君のことだけ見ていたい)

2022Japan
Gay RomanceHigh SchoolLGBTQ+LifeMiniseriesRomanceBest Friends RelationshipChildhood Friends RelationshipGay LeadLong Time CrushLong Time FriendsTeenager Male LeadYouth

Like Kare ga Boku ni Koishita Wake, this drama also features Gay Romance, High School, LGBTQ+, Life, Miniseries, and Romance themes with a 30% similarity match.

Childhood companions Nagase Yuma and Asakura Sakura have been inseparable since their elementary school days, continuing their friendship through junior high and high school. Sakura has harbored unspoken feelings for Yuma all this time. As they approach the end of their high school journey, Sakura finally musters the courage to confess his love to Yuma and shares a kiss with him. (animenewsnetwork.com) Derived from the manga "Kimi no Koto dake Miteitai" (I Only Want to Keep Looking at You) featured in the live-action adaptation of Kaori Tsurutani's BL Metamorphosis (Metamorphose no Engawa) manga.

Recommendation: Kono Koe wo Kimi ni similar to Kare ga Boku ni Koishita Wake
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Kono Koe wo Kimi ni(この声をきみに)

2017Japan
ComedyLifeMiniseriesRomanceTeacher Male LeadEccentric Male LeadFamilyLiteratureMathematician Male Lead

Like Kare ga Boku ni Koishita Wake, this drama also features Comedy, Life, Miniseries, Romance, and Teacher Male Lead themes with a 29% similarity match.

At the age of 46, Honami Takashi works as a math professor at a university, but struggles with communication skills, leading to a lack of popularity among his students. His wife Nao becomes frustrated with him and decides to leave with their child. In an attempt to improve his speaking abilities, the faculty dean suggests Takashi attend a speaking class where he clashes with the lecturer, Ezaki Kyoko, whom he perceives as arrogant and ineffective. Despite efforts from Kyoko's superior, Sakura, to diffuse the situation, Takashi storms out of the class. A few days later, Takashi unexpectedly encounters Kyoko at a recitation session.

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Fukou-kun wa Kiss Suru Shikanai!(不幸くんはキスするしかない!)

2022Japan
ComedyGay RomanceLGBTQ+LifeMiniseriesRomanceAdapted From A MangaGay LeadInner MonologueMisunderstandingNice Male LeadPopular Male LeadUnlucky Male LeadYouth

Like Kare ga Boku ni Koishita Wake, this drama also features Comedy, Gay Romance, LGBTQ+, Life, Miniseries, and Romance themes with a 29% similarity match.

Fukuhara Kota, a university student who is always surrounded by misfortune, finds it challenging to build relationships with others because of his embarrassing bad luck

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Tokyo Love Collection(ラブ・コレ 東京Love Collection)

2006Japan
ComedyLGBTQ+MiniseriesRomanceFriendship

Like Kare ga Boku ni Koishita Wake, this drama also features Comedy, LGBTQ+, Miniseries, and Romance themes with a 29% similarity match.

This is a humorous romance tale that follows three women in their twenties who are focused on their careers and relationships. The main focus is on Hara Ayaka, who develops feelings for her gay friend while being unaware of her roommate Natsuki being romantically pursued by their boss, Yamada.

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Asuko March!(アスコーマーチ!)

2011Japan
ComedyHigh SchoolLGBTQ+LifeMiniseriesRomanceAdapted From A MangaEmotionally Strong Female LeadFamily RelationshipPoor Male LeadReverse-HaremSchool SettingStudent-Teacher RelationshipYouth

Like Kare ga Boku ni Koishita Wake, this drama also features Comedy, High School, LGBTQ+, Life, Miniseries, and Romance themes with a 29% similarity match.

After failing to pass the entrance exam for her desired high school, Nao Yoshino decides to attend a technical high school known as Kenritsu Asuka Kougyou Koukou, also called "Asukou". Among the 148 new students, only three are girls, with Nao being the sole female in her class. Feeling frustrated and isolated in a predominantly male environment, Nao struggles with the tough technical classes she is required to take. However, as her male classmates gradually show support and encouragement, Nao begins to realize that her new school may not be as bad as she initially thought.

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Mood Indigo(インディゴの気分)

2019Japan
Bisexual Male LeadGay RomanceLGBTQ+LifeMiniseriesRomanceAggressive Male LeadDramaEccentric Male LeadFlashback To PastPsychologicalSexual ContentSmokingUnhealthy Mains' Relationship

Like Kare ga Boku ni Koishita Wake, this drama also features Bisexual Male Lead, Gay Romance, LGBTQ+, Life, Miniseries, and Romance themes with a 29% similarity match.

The tale commences with Shiro Kido encountering an old schoolmate, Rio Kijima, at a memorial service for a college professor. During their student days, Kijima displayed promise as a writer, even winning a prestigious award. Kido felt envious of Kijima's accomplishments, but upon reading his writings, he realized his own lack of talent and abandoned his aspirations of becoming a novelist, opting instead to work as an editor for adult literature. Upon reuniting, Kido noticed that Kijima was struggling and had hit a creative roadblock, having exhausted all his creative abilities. Feeling lost himself, Kido proposed the idea of collaborating on writing adult novels. As they delved into the world of erotica, both men opened up about their desires and found themselves consumed by an intense and unhealthy craving. Their bond transcended boundaries, leading to a tumultuous relationship that evoked a mix of emotions, particularly from the tormented Kijima.

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Life: Senjou no Bokura(Life 線上の僕ら)

2020Japan
Childish Male LeadGay RomanceLGBTQ+LifeMiniseriesRomanceAdapted From A MangaCharacter DevelopmentCheerful Male LeadDramaFirst LoveHigh School To Working LifeTime SkipYouth

Like Kare ga Boku ni Koishita Wake, this drama also features Childish Male Lead, Gay Romance, LGBTQ+, Life, Miniseries, and Romance themes with a 29% similarity match.

Ito, a studious individual, crosses paths with Nishi, a carefree soul, as they both attempt to walk along the white line of the sidewalk. As time passes, Ito comes to realize his affection for Nishi, and after a shared kiss, they agree to journey together side by side. Their bond strengthens throughout high school, withstands the challenges of college, and evolves into adulthood, illustrating the resilience of love amidst life's inevitable transformations.

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Nigakute Amai(にがくてあまい)

2023Japan
ComedyLGBTQ+LifeMiniseriesRomanceTeacher Male LeadCohabitationCookingFoodGay LeadGay Supporting CharacterLazy Female LeadOffice Worker Female LeadTeacher Supporting Character

Like Kare ga Boku ni Koishita Wake, this drama also features Comedy, LGBTQ+, Life, Miniseries, Romance, and Teacher Male Lead themes with a 29% similarity match.

Maki Eda, a beautiful and ambitious woman, has a strong dislike for vegetables. One day, she crosses paths with Katayama Nagisa, a handsome art teacher who teaches at a boys' school and follows a vegetarian diet. Through a twist of fate, they end up living together. Despite Nagisa's somewhat indifferent treatment of Maki, she finds herself falling for him. However, she soon discovers that Nagisa is gay. Despite this realization, Maki is comforted by the delicious organic meals Nagisa prepares. As they work through their own issues, they become increasingly important to each other, but...

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My Type(就是喜歡你,怎樣)

2021Taiwan
ComedyGay RomanceLGBTQ+LifeMiniseriesRomanceBasketballCold Male LeadFilmed VerticallyGay LeadShort Length SeriesStudent Male LeadWeb SeriesYouth

Like Kare ga Boku ni Koishita Wake, this drama also features Comedy, Gay Romance, LGBTQ+, Life, Miniseries, and Romance themes with a 29% similarity match.

A comedic BL drama follows the story of two regular college students who, following a clumsy meeting on the basketball court, begin to develop feelings for each other and share their innermost thoughts and feelings

Recommendation: Afro Tanaka (2019) similar to Kare ga Boku ni Koishita Wake
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Afro Tanaka (2019)(アフロ田中)

2019Japan
ComedyLifeMiniseriesRomanceAdapted From A Manga

Like Kare ga Boku ni Koishita Wake, this drama also features Comedy, Life, Miniseries, and Romance themes with a 29% similarity match.

Inspired by the manga created by Masaharu Noritsuke, this narrative follows the distinctive everyday experiences of a young man with an afro. Tanaka relocates to Tokyo for his job, where he encounters an attractive woman during a Goukon (a group dating event). This tale revolves around their journey.

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Papa & Daddy(酷盖爸爸)

2021Taiwan
ComedyGay RomanceLGBTQ+LifeMiniseriesRomanceDramaGay RelationshipLGBTQ+ Parent(s)Older Man-Younger ManParentingRestaurateur Male LeadSecret RelationshipWeb Series

Like Kare ga Boku ni Koishita Wake, this drama also features Comedy, Gay Romance, LGBTQ+, Life, Miniseries, and Romance themes with a 29% similarity match.

Damian, the owner of a restaurant in Taipei, always harbored a desire to start a family and raise children. After being in a committed relationship with his partner, Jie Li, for two years, the couple decided to pursue surrogacy. They welcomed their son, Kai Kai, into the world successfully. As Kai Kai started kindergarten and encountered questions from his peers and gossip from parents about the absence of a mother, Damian and Jie Li had to find a way to explain the concept of a "mother" to their young son.

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The Making of an Ordinary Woman Season 2(俗女養成記2)

2021Taiwan
Gay RomanceLGBTQ+LifeMiniseriesRomanceCharacter DevelopmentDramaFamilyGay Supporting CharacterMidlife Crisis

Like Kare ga Boku ni Koishita Wake, this drama also features Gay Romance, LGBTQ+, Life, Miniseries, and Romance themes with a 28% similarity match.

Chia Ling is embracing life after turning 40 with open arms. She has found stability in her relationship, made a career switch, received love and support from her family, and achieved her dream of owning a house. However, her excitement is dampened when her doctor informs her that she is displaying early symptoms of menopause. Feeling the pressure of time ticking away, Chia Ling is determined to determine her path forward. Meanwhile, her father's health is declining rapidly, prompting him to reconnect with his first love, much to the dismay of Chia Ling's mother. Juggling her work, relationship, and complicated family dynamics, Chia Ling finds herself pulled in multiple directions. But nothing could prepare her for the unexpected twist that will drastically alter her life.

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Boys in Love(เปิดเทอมใหม่ หัวใจหัดรัก)

2025Thailand
ComedyGay RomanceHigh SchoolLGBTQ+RomanceMultiple CouplesSchool SettingStudent Male LeadStudent Supporting CharacterTeacher Supporting Character

Like Kare ga Boku ni Koishita Wake, this drama also features Comedy, Gay Romance, High School, LGBTQ+, and Romance themes with a 28% similarity match.

This term, diligent Shane has the responsibility of tutoring the carefree and charming Kit. At the same time, just as Kim is about to lose hope in romance, the arrival of new student Mon sparks an instant attraction.

Recommendation: Suntiny similar to Kare ga Boku ni Koishita Wake
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Suntiny(SUNTINY หรือ…อลวนที่พรหมลิขิต)

2025Thailand
ComedyGay RomanceLGBTQ+MiniseriesRomanceBody SwapGay LeadSupernaturalWeb SeriesYouth

Like Kare ga Boku ni Koishita Wake, this drama also features Comedy, Gay Romance, LGBTQ+, Miniseries, and Romance themes with a 28% similarity match.

The tale of Sun and Nuea starts with a minor miscommunication that escalates into a significant rift in their relationship. Then, one day, they find themselves in each other's bodies. What initially appears to be a misfortune ultimately reveals a crucial lesson for both of them.

Recommendation: 72 Seconds Season 3 similar to Kare ga Boku ni Koishita Wake
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72 Seconds Season 3(72초 시즌3)

2016South Korea
ComedyLifeMiniseriesRomanceShort Length SeriesWeb Series

Like Kare ga Boku ni Koishita Wake, this drama also features Comedy, Life, Miniseries, and Romance themes with a 27% similarity match.

Recommendation: 72 Seconds Season 2 similar to Kare ga Boku ni Koishita Wake
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72 Seconds Season 2(72초 시즌2)

2015South Korea
ComedyLifeMiniseriesRomanceShort Length SeriesWeb Series

Like Kare ga Boku ni Koishita Wake, this drama also features Comedy, Life, Miniseries, and Romance themes with a 27% similarity match.

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Osaka Kanjousen Part 2(大阪環状線 ひと駅ごとの愛物語 Part2)

2017Japan
ComedyLifeMiniseriesRomanceAnthologyDrama

Like Kare ga Boku ni Koishita Wake, this drama also features Comedy, Life, Miniseries, and Romance themes with a 27% similarity match.

In every populated area, there exists a community. Districts are interconnected by trains, with stations serving as meeting points for people and opportunities for love to blossom. This series consists of 10 episodes showcasing various love stories - romantic, familial, friendly, and hometown love - all centered around different train stations along the Osaka Loop line. (jdramas.wordpress)

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Medamayaki no Kimi Itsu Tsubusu?(目玉焼きの黄身 いつつぶす?)

2017Japan
ComedyLifeMiniseriesRomanceAdapted From A MangaFood

Like Kare ga Boku ni Koishita Wake, this drama also features Comedy, Life, Miniseries, and Romance themes with a 27% similarity match.

Jirou Tamiyamaru, the main character, has a unique fascination with the art of eating that sets him apart from others. The comedic drama humorously showcases his struggles and quirks when it comes to dining etiquette compared to those around him. (ANN)

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With Me(위드미)

2025South Korea
Gay RomanceLGBTQ+MiniseriesRomanceEx Comes BackShort Length Series

Like Kare ga Boku ni Koishita Wake, this drama also features Gay Romance, LGBTQ+, Miniseries, and Romance themes with a 27% similarity match.

Recommendation: 72 Seconds similar to Kare ga Boku ni Koishita Wake
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72 Seconds(72초)

2015South Korea
ComedyLifeMiniseriesRomanceShort Length SeriesWeb Series

Like Kare ga Boku ni Koishita Wake, this drama also features Comedy, Life, Miniseries, and Romance themes with a 27% similarity match.

This Korean anthology is both bizarre and funny, while also providing moments of warmth, as it immerses viewers in the daily awkwardness faced by a single man trying to navigate adulthood effectively.

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Transmission (2017)(有毒)

2017China
ComedyGay RomanceLGBTQ+RomanceCross-DressingGay Lead

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Loy Kaew First Love(ลอยแก้ว)

2025Thailand
Gay RomanceLGBTQ+MiniseriesRomanceDramaGay Lead

Like Kare ga Boku ni Koishita Wake, this drama also features Gay Romance, LGBTQ+, Miniseries, and Romance themes with a 27% similarity match.

Loy, a compassionate farmer's son, develops feelings for Kaew, the son of the village headman and his dear friend. Their love story encounters obstacles posed by Kaew's sister and Phat, both of whom have feelings for Loy. With Phat determined to ruin him, Kaew is faced with a dilemma: should he defend Loy?

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Rikokatsu(リコカツ)

2021Japan
ComedyLifeMiniseriesOpposites AttractRomanceCancerDramaDysfunctional MarriageIllnessMarried Female LeadMarried Male Lead

Like Kare ga Boku ni Koishita Wake, this drama also features Comedy, Life, Miniseries, Opposites Attract, and Romance themes with a 26% similarity match.

Mizuguchi Saki, a talented editor for a fashion magazine, comes from a modern and open-minded family. She crosses paths with Obara Koichi, the top pilot of the Air Rescue Wing in the Air Self-Defense Force, who was raised in a strict military household and embodies the quintessential disciplined individual. Despite their contrasting personalities, Saki and Koichi decide to tie the knot without going through the traditional dating phase, envisioning a blissful life together following an extravagant wedding ceremony. However, conflicts arise when they move in together, stemming from their divergent lifestyles and values, leading to heated arguments. Eventually, they come to the difficult decision to part ways. Yet, breaking the news of their impending divorce to their loved ones proves to be a challenging task, as they had initially been met with much joy and anticipation. Consequently, they discreetly make preparations for their separation.

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Futtara Doshaburi(ふったらどしゃぶり)

2025Japan
Bisexual Male LeadGay RomanceLGBTQ+MiniseriesRomanceDrinkingFashion Designer Supporting CharacterLack Of CommunicationNail Technician Supporting CharacterOrphan Male LeadRainy Setting

Like Kare ga Boku ni Koishita Wake, this drama also features Bisexual Male Lead, Gay Romance, LGBTQ+, Miniseries, and Romance themes with a 26% similarity match.

Hagiwara Kazuaki's relationship with his girlfriend lacks intimacy, leading to a fateful email mistakenly sent to his colleague Nakarai Sei. This accidental message sparks a newfound bond between two individuals craving emotional and physical connection. (GagaOOLala)

Recommendation: Behind Cut similar to Kare ga Boku ni Koishita Wake
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Behind Cut(비하인드 컷)

2021South Korea
Fast Paced RomanceGay RomanceLGBTQ+MiniseriesRomanceFashion Designer Male LeadLove TriangleModel Supporting CharacterModelingNice Male LeadUnrequited Love

Like Kare ga Boku ni Koishita Wake, this drama also features Fast Paced Romance, Gay Romance, LGBTQ+, Miniseries, and Romance themes with a 26% similarity match.

Kim Gi Jin is an aspiring student in the field of fashion design with big aspirations of becoming a globally recognized clothing designer. However, the path to success in South Korea's fashion industry is proving to be a challenging one for him. One day, he crosses paths with Yeong U, a part-time delivery worker who exudes positivity despite lacking a clear dream for the future. While others around them are driven by ambitious plans for their lives, Yeong U seems content with the present moment. Despite their initial differences, a bond forms between Gi Jin and Yeong U as they contemplate whether their contrasting attitudes towards life could actually complement each other. The arrival of a popular model named Lee Bin adds a new layer of complexity to their relationship dynamics, as Lee Bin starts to develop feelings for Gi Jin. Will this new development jeopardize the budding romance between Gi Jin and Yeong U?

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My Sweetheart Jom: Uncut(หวานใจผู้ใหญ่จอม UNCUT)

2025Thailand
ComedyGay RomanceLGBTQ+Opposites AttractRomanceWeb Novel AdaptationCountryside SettingRebellious Male LeadSlow Burn RomanceVillage Chief Male LeadVillage Setting

Like Kare ga Boku ni Koishita Wake, this drama also features Comedy, Gay Romance, LGBTQ+, Opposites Attract, and Romance themes with a 26% similarity match.

After getting involved with the girlfriend of a mafia boss's son and finding himself in a brawl, young Yothin must seek refuge. Rather than sending him abroad, his father opts to send him to the rural areas! There, he resides in Bang Pho under the supervision of the subdistrict headman, who is a close associate of his father. Additionally, he is monitored by the village headman, who is the grandson of the subdistrict headman and is responsible for overseeing his probation. As Yothin spends more time with Jomkhwan, his view of the village headman starts to evolve gradually.

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Falling in Love with a Rival(逆袭之爱上情敌)

2015China
Bisexual Male LeadGay RomanceLGBTQ+MiniseriesRomanceClingy Male LeadDramaLove TriangleMean Male LeadRevengeSchemeWeb Series

Like Kare ga Boku ni Koishita Wake, this drama also features Bisexual Male Lead, Gay Romance, LGBTQ+, Miniseries, and Romance themes with a 25% similarity match.

The tale of Wu Suo Wei unfolds as his girlfriend leaves him for a wealthy man named Chi Cheng. When Wu Suo Wei and Chi Cheng accidentally cross paths, Wu Suo Wei decides to win over Chi Cheng's heart in order to seek retribution against his ex. However, Chi Cheng soon reciprocates Wu Suo Wei's feelings and is determined to be with him. What began as a revenge scheme quickly transforms as the two develop genuine feelings for each other.

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Wrong Number (2025)(잘못 울린 전화)

2025South Korea
Gay RomanceLGBTQ+MiniseriesRomanceGay LeadShort Length SeriesWeb Series

Like Kare ga Boku ni Koishita Wake, this drama also features Gay Romance, LGBTQ+, Miniseries, and Romance themes with a 25% similarity match.

A single incorrect digit can have a significant impact

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Mission to the Moon(Mission to the Moon ภารกิจพิชิตจันทรา)

2025Thailand
ComedyGay RomanceLGBTQ+RomanceDramaHistoricalShort Length Series

Like Kare ga Boku ni Koishita Wake, this drama also features Comedy, Gay Romance, LGBTQ+, and Romance themes with a 25% similarity match.

An individual experiences two deaths throughout their life. The first occurs when their physical form ceases to exist, and the second happens when they are forgotten by those around them.

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Bedmate or Bad Mate(不要鬧喔大直學長)

2023Taiwan
ComedyGay RomanceLGBTQ+MiniseriesRomanceBickering Mains' RelationshipGay Guest CharacterGay LeadInner MonologueRoommates' RelationshipShort Length SeriesWeb Series

Like Kare ga Boku ni Koishita Wake, this drama also features Comedy, Gay Romance, LGBTQ+, Miniseries, and Romance themes with a 25% similarity match.

Following a breakup with his girlfriend, Wang Da Zhi chooses to share a living space with his younger schoolmate, Hao Chen

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Pink Summer(这个夏天结束前)

2024China
Gay RomanceLGBTQ+MiniseriesRomanceNeighbors' RelationshipShort Length SeriesWeb Series

Like Kare ga Boku ni Koishita Wake, this drama also features Gay Romance, LGBTQ+, Miniseries, and Romance themes with a 25% similarity match.

The determined young man Shen Jing Yu finds himself disrupted by a mysterious Chinese Valentine's Day divination spell. He struggles to come to terms with the idea that he is fated to temporarily live with his neighbor Gu Sen He, who constantly queries, "Are you content today?" Shen Jing Yu, plagued by the situation, dedicates his life to expelling the god of plague from his home, albeit unsuccessfully. Strangely, pink bubbles persistently hover in the air. Thus, the two adolescents share a comical and unforgettable holiday experience.

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Okusama wa 18 sai(おくさまは18歳)

2011Japan
ComedyLifeMiniseriesRomanceAdapted From A MangaSchool SettingYouth

Like Kare ga Boku ni Koishita Wake, this drama also features Comedy, Life, Miniseries, and Romance themes with a 25% similarity match.

Based on the manga of the same name by the author Motomura Miyoko, this adaptation stays true to the original source material.

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Let Me into Your Heart(ขอเป็นพระเอกในหัวใจพระเอก)

2025Thailand
ComedyGay RomanceLGBTQ+RomanceMusical ActorPerforming ArtsSinging

Like Kare ga Boku ni Koishita Wake, this drama also features Comedy, Gay Romance, LGBTQ+, and Romance themes with a 25% similarity match.

Two artists from distinct backgrounds are joining forces to create a new series titled "A Playful Kiss in Likay Style," where likay star Ja is helping leading man Jack prepare for his character. On the surface, everything seems to be going smoothly, but behind the curtain, the two are at odds with each other.