Keibuho Yabe Kenzo - Asian drama recommendation
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Keibuho Yabe Kenzo(警部補 矢部謙三)

2010Japan
Bomb ThreatChief Of Police Supporting CharacterCo-workers' RelationshipComedyDetective Female LeadDetective FictionDetective Male LeadInner MonologueMorse CodeMysteryPolice Department SettingThrillerUndercover Agent Female Lead

In the TV show Trick, the attention-seeking cop named Yabe Kenzo is now the main focus. He manages to protect the people of Japan from villains not through his intelligence or courage, but rather by sheer coincidence.

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Recommendation: Tagarin similar to Keibuho Yabe Kenzo
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Tagarin(タガーリン)

2013Japan
ComedyDetective Female LeadDetective FictionDetective Male LeadMysteryInvestigation

Like Keibuho Yabe Kenzo, this drama also features Comedy, Detective Female Lead, Detective Fiction, Detective Male Lead, and Mystery themes with a 36% similarity match.

Chihiro requested assistance from Ohta, a detective from the same station, to collaborate on a re-examination of the case. Initially hesitant, Ohta's interest was piqued when Chihiro suggested interviewing high school girls together. He ultimately agreed to join the secretive investigation. There is a rumor circulating about the enigmatic incident that watching the DVD titled "Curse" will result in death. Will these two be able to crack the case?

Recommendation: 853: Detective Kamo Shinnosuke similar to Keibuho Yabe Kenzo
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853: Detective Kamo Shinnosuke(853~刑事・加茂伸之介)

2010Japan
Bomb ThreatCo-workers' RelationshipDetective Female LeadDetective FictionDetective Male LeadMysteryBar Owner Supporting CharacterBartender Supporting CharacterDetective Supporting CharacterDivorced Male LeadInvestigation

Like Keibuho Yabe Kenzo, this drama also features Bomb Threat, Co-workers' Relationship, Detective Female Lead, Detective Fiction, Detective Male Lead, and Mystery themes with a 33% similarity match.

853 is the precinct where Detective Shinnosuke Kamo was originally stationed before an accidental shooting incident resulted in his reassignment to a smaller, rural jurisdiction. Despite the demotion, Shinnosuke continued to excel in his investigative work for a decade. Eventually, he was called back to the 853 precinct to utilize his detective skills once again.

Recommendation: Keishichou Nasi Goreng ka similar to Keibuho Yabe Kenzo
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Keishichou Nasi Goreng ka(警視庁 ナシゴレン課)

2016Japan
ComedyDetective Female LeadDetective FictionDetective Male LeadMysteryInvestigationMiniseries

Like Keibuho Yabe Kenzo, this drama also features Comedy, Detective Female Lead, Detective Fiction, Detective Male Lead, and Mystery themes with a 33% similarity match.

At the age of 25, Kazahaya Kyoko is named as the leader of an investigative unit within the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department known as the Nasi Goreng Division. She takes a unique approach to investigations, preferring to conduct them entirely from within a room and rejecting the traditional legwork methods of the Showa era. Despite rarely leaving her room during investigations, Kyoko demonstrates exceptional insight and deductive abilities in solving challenging cases. The dynamic changes with the arrival of Ishinabe Kanta, a middle-aged man who has always dreamed of becoming a detective and is now assigned to the Nasi Goreng Division. Despite Ishinabe's enthusiasm and insistence on his legwork skills, Kyoko dismisses him as an unnecessary hot-blooded individual.

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Tokuso 9 Season 2(特捜9 season2)

2019Japan
Detective FictionDetective Male LeadMysteryPolice Department SettingThrillerInvestigationSuspense

Like Keibuho Yabe Kenzo, this drama also features Detective Fiction, Detective Male Lead, Mystery, Police Department Setting, and Thriller themes with a 33% similarity match.

Recommendation: Tokuso 9 Season 4 similar to Keibuho Yabe Kenzo
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Tokuso 9 Season 4(特捜9 season4)

2021Japan
Detective FictionDetective Male LeadMysteryPolice Department SettingThrillerInvestigationSuspense

Like Keibuho Yabe Kenzo, this drama also features Detective Fiction, Detective Male Lead, Mystery, Police Department Setting, and Thriller themes with a 33% similarity match.

Recommendation: Kurokouchi similar to Keibuho Yabe Kenzo
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Kurokouchi(クロコーチ)

2013Japan
Chief Of Police Supporting CharacterCo-workers' RelationshipDetective Female LeadDetective Male LeadMysteryThrillerAdapted From A MangaAntihero Male LeadInvestigationJapanese HistoryQuestioning (Sexuality And Gender)Suspense

Like Keibuho Yabe Kenzo, this drama also features Chief Of Police Supporting Character, Co-workers' Relationship, Detective Female Lead, Detective Male Lead, Mystery, and Thriller themes with a 32% similarity match.

Detective Keita Kurokouchi continues to receive money from politicians in exchange for valuable information. Utilizing his knowledge, he successfully solves long-standing cases. Rookie Detective Mayo Seike, who is skilled but somewhat inexperienced, launches an internal inquiry into Detective Keita Kurokouchi. However, they eventually join forces and collaborate on solving cases together.

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Kioku Sosa Season 3: Shinjuku Higashisho Jiken File(記憶捜査3~新宿東署事件ファイル~)

2022Japan
Chief Of Police Supporting CharacterDetective FictionDetective Male LeadMysteryPolice Department SettingThrillerDetective Supporting CharacterMiniseriesPolice Inspector Supporting CharacterPolice Officer Female LeadPolice Officer Supporting CharacterPolice Sergeant Supporting Character

Like Keibuho Yabe Kenzo, this drama also features Chief Of Police Supporting Character, Detective Fiction, Detective Male Lead, Mystery, Police Department Setting, and Thriller themes with a 32% similarity match.

Onizuka Ichiro is a proficient investigator who is wheelchair-bound due to an injury that happened just before he retired. Using his intricate "city of memory" stored in his mind, he cracks contemporary cases while reminiscing about past investigations.

Recommendation: Cold Case: Shinjitsu no Tobira Season 3 similar to Keibuho Yabe Kenzo
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Cold Case: Shinjitsu no Tobira Season 3(コールドケース3 ~真実の扉~)

2020Japan
Detective Female LeadDetective FictionDetective Male LeadMysteryPolice Department SettingThrillerDramaFlashback To PastInvestigationMiniseriesMultiple MainsSuspense

Like Keibuho Yabe Kenzo, this drama also features Detective Female Lead, Detective Fiction, Detective Male Lead, Mystery, Police Department Setting, and Thriller themes with a 32% similarity match.

Updated version: Revamp of the American television show "Cold Case" that originally aired in 2003.

Recommendation: Cook Keibu no Bansankai similar to Keibuho Yabe Kenzo
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Cook Keibu no Bansankai(コック警部の晩餐会)

2016Japan
ComedyDetective Female LeadDetective FictionDetective Male LeadMysteryFoodInvestigationMiniseries

Like Keibuho Yabe Kenzo, this drama also features Comedy, Detective Female Lead, Detective Fiction, Detective Male Lead, and Mystery themes with a 31% similarity match.

Kokku Hoshimitsu, a seasoned inspector in the First Investigative Division, specializes in solving cases related to food. He firmly believes in the motto "the truth lies in what we eat" and is relentless in his pursuit of justice. He has no patience for criminals who indulge in their favorite meals without remorse after committing heinous crimes. To empathize with the victims, he meticulously reconstructs their last meals, using them as clues to crack the case. His partner, the aspiring detective Nanase Azumi, shares his passion for solving mysteries but struggles to keep up with his unconventional methods. Additionally, she must navigate the challenges of working alongside the demanding detective Nekota Norio.

Recommendation: SICK'S - Jo no Shou similar to Keibuho Yabe Kenzo
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SICK'S - Jo no Shou(SICK’S 恕乃抄)

2018Japan
ComedyDetective Female LeadDetective FictionDetective Male LeadMysteryInvestigationShort Length SeriesSupernatural

Like Keibuho Yabe Kenzo, this drama also features Comedy, Detective Female Lead, Detective Fiction, Detective Male Lead, and Mystery themes with a 31% similarity match.

Once more, we accompany a duo of law enforcement investigators as they pursue individuals with unique capabilities known as SPEC. Following the incidents from earlier sections, the special unit within the MPD Public Security tasked with resolving cases of mysterious nature, Mishou, has been disbanded. In its place, a new specialized division called Tokumu has been established under the Cabinet Information Research Office, focusing solely on cases involving SPEC holders. This division is overseen by Nonomura Koujirou, the younger brother of Nonomura Koutarou.

Recommendation: SICK'S - Ha no Sho similar to Keibuho Yabe Kenzo
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SICK'S - Ha no Sho(SICK’S 覇乃抄)

2019Japan
ComedyDetective Female LeadDetective FictionDetective Male LeadMysteryInvestigationMiniseriesSupernatural

Like Keibuho Yabe Kenzo, this drama also features Comedy, Detective Female Lead, Detective Fiction, Detective Male Lead, and Mystery themes with a 31% similarity match.

Recommendation: SICK'S - Ka no Sho similar to Keibuho Yabe Kenzo
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SICK'S - Ka no Sho(SICK’S 厩乃抄)

2019Japan
ComedyDetective Female LeadDetective FictionDetective Male LeadMysteryInvestigationMiniseriesSupernatural

Like Keibuho Yabe Kenzo, this drama also features Comedy, Detective Female Lead, Detective Fiction, Detective Male Lead, and Mystery themes with a 31% similarity match.

Recommendation: Tokuso 9 Season 3 similar to Keibuho Yabe Kenzo
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Tokuso 9 Season 3(特捜9 season3)

2020Japan
Detective FictionDetective Male LeadMysteryPolice Department SettingThrillerInvestigationMiniseriesSuspense

Like Keibuho Yabe Kenzo, this drama also features Detective Fiction, Detective Male Lead, Mystery, Police Department Setting, and Thriller themes with a 31% similarity match.

Nine months have passed since the departure of the former leader of the Special Investigations Unit. Asawa Naoki and his team no longer receive assistance requests from the First Investigation Division, but they continue to be involved in tasks like ensuring security. The impact of Mihara Tatsuro, the ex-chief of criminal investigations who harbored resentment towards the Special Investigations Unit and was removed from the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department, lingers within the organization.

Recommendation: Master, Wait a Moment similar to Keibuho Yabe Kenzo
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Master, Wait a Moment(双面神探)

2021China
ComedyDetective FictionDetective Male LeadMysteryPolice Department SettingThrillerBallet Dancer Female LeadCold Male LeadCrime Solving DuoForensic Medical Examiner Female LeadInchoate CrimeMaster-Apprentice RelationshipSexual Violence

Like Keibuho Yabe Kenzo, this drama also features Comedy, Detective Fiction, Detective Male Lead, Mystery, Police Department Setting, and Thriller themes with a 30% similarity match.

In a surprising move, a new police officer goes undercover without the deputy captain's approval, setting off a game of cat-and-mouse filled with miscommunications

Recommendation: Zettai Reido similar to Keibuho Yabe Kenzo
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Zettai Reido(絶対零度〜未解決事件特命捜査〜)

2010Japan
Co-workers' RelationshipDetective FictionInner MonologueMysteryPolice Department SettingThrillerCold CaseCold OpenDramaIllegal BusinessMedical MalpracticeNeurological DisorderSerial Killings

Like Keibuho Yabe Kenzo, this drama also features Co-workers' Relationship, Detective Fiction, Inner Monologue, Mystery, Police Department Setting, and Thriller themes with a 30% similarity match.

Sakuragi Izumi recently joined as a police sergeant in the Special Investigations Office, a division established within the Metropolitan Police in November of the previous year. This new team utilizes DNA analysis and cutting-edge forensic technology to look into unresolved cases and instances related to individuals who have gone missing.

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Cold Case: Shinjitsu no Tobira(コールドケース ~真実の扉~)

2016Japan
Detective Female LeadDetective FictionDetective Male LeadMysteryPolice Department SettingThrillerDeathDramaEpisodic FormatInvestigationMiniseriesMurderSuspense

Like Keibuho Yabe Kenzo, this drama also features Detective Female Lead, Detective Fiction, Detective Male Lead, Mystery, Police Department Setting, and Thriller themes with a 30% similarity match.

Yuri Ishikawa and her colleagues work on solving long-standing unsolved cases in Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan. This project is inspired by the American television show "Cold Case" from 2003.

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Keibuho Yabe Kenzo - Zunou vs Zumou(警部補 矢部謙三~人工頭脳VS人工頭毛~)

2017Japan
ComedyDetective FictionDetective Male LeadMysteryPolice Department SettingThrillerDeathInvestigationLocked Room MysteryMurderParodyShort Length SeriesSuspense

Like Keibuho Yabe Kenzo, this drama also features Comedy, Detective Fiction, Detective Male Lead, Mystery, Police Department Setting, and Thriller themes with a 30% similarity match.

The confident Yabe Kenzo, who has been unintentionally solving complex cases through a mix of fortunate events and confusion, is back with his colleague Akiba Harando, a tech-savvy individual. Despite Akiba's willingness to endure Yabe's behavior, a new development arises in their partnership. Yabe faces off against his toughest competitor yet - the brilliant scientist Deep Manabu, creator of "God Eye Joe," an AI system tailored for criminal inquiries. Deep Manabu has been successfully resolving cases that even the FBI and Scotland Yard couldn't crack. He announces his intention to use it to apprehend a notorious killer known as the "referee of the dark," a criminal that has evaded the Japanese police. With no other options, the police commissioner assigns Yabe as the lead investigator to shift blame. Unaware of this, Yabe travels to a hot spring area where the "referee of the dark" has been sighted. A landslide occurs, isolating an inn from the outside world. A guest at the inn, a company president, is murdered. Yabe, along with the inn's owner Yamakawa Tamao and other guests, split up to search for clues. They discover the killer's belongings in the nearby woods, prompting Yabe and Akiba to give chase. Meanwhile, Deep Manabu is analyzing the case from afar. A battle of wits is set to unfold between the man in disguise and the individual utilizing artificial intelligence to track down this elusive murderer.

Recommendation: Oretachi wa Abunakunai ~ Cool ni Saboru Keijitachi similar to Keibuho Yabe Kenzo
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Oretachi wa Abunakunai ~ Cool ni Saboru Keijitachi(俺たちはあぶなくない ~クールにさぼる刑事たち)

2020Japan
Bomb ThreatChief Of Police Supporting CharacterCo-workers' RelationshipComedyMysteryPolice Department SettingDramaDruggingEmotionally Strong Male LeadInchoate CrimeInformant Supporting CharacterInvestigationPolice Officer Supporting Character

Like Keibuho Yabe Kenzo, this drama also features Bomb Threat, Chief Of Police Supporting Character, Co-workers' Relationship, Comedy, Mystery, and Police Department Setting themes with a 30% similarity match.

Two youthful investigators are excited about what lies ahead. Takano Shin is eagerly preparing for a promotion by studying diligently and navigating office politics. Meanwhile, Yonaka Wataru is occupied with searching for job opportunities. Despite tackling various crimes in the city, they avoid working extra hours, pushing themselves too hard, or delving deep into investigations.

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Hatsukoi no Akuma(初恋の悪魔)

2022Japan
ComedyDetective Female LeadDetective FictionDetective Male LeadMysteryPolice Department SettingNeighbors' RelationshipPolice Officer Female LeadPolice Officer Male LeadPolice Officer Supporting CharacterRomanceSlapstickTeamwork

Like Keibuho Yabe Kenzo, this drama also features Comedy, Detective Female Lead, Detective Fiction, Detective Male Lead, Mystery, and Police Department Setting themes with a 30% similarity match.

We are employed by the police department, but our responsibilities do not include conducting investigations. Detective Shikahama Suzunosuke is currently on suspension due to a mistake at work. He teams up with Mabuchi Haruhi from the Administration Bureau, Tsumiki Sesuna from the Community Safety Bureau, and Kotori Ruka from Accounting, each bringing their own personal struggles. Despite not being traditional champions of justice or overly ambitious, they are driven by a desire for truth. Through their unique perception and deductive reasoning, they tackle complex cases. As they form bonds and even romantic feelings, they are soon confronted with a larger truth that challenges their sense of destiny.

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Keibuho Yabe Kenzo 2( 警部補 矢部謙三 2)

2013Japan
ComedyDetective FictionDetective Male LeadMysteryPolice Department SettingThrillerBuddy CopInvestigationMiniseriesOlder Man-Younger WomanParodySmart Female LeadSuspense

Like Keibuho Yabe Kenzo, this drama also features Comedy, Detective Fiction, Detective Male Lead, Mystery, Police Department Setting, and Thriller themes with a 30% similarity match.

An individual known as Blue Oracle broke into the jewelry store owned by Daidoji Fumino and stole diamonds valued at around 60 million yen. Prior to the theft, the criminal had issued a mysterious warning, which the authorities dismissed as a joke, causing public criticism for failing to investigate. Meanwhile, a ceremony for the new police commissioner, Mitarai Chikao, is taking place at a hotel in Tokyo. Yabe Kenzo and Akiba Harando are assigned to provide security, but they become distracted and fail to fulfill their duties. Unexpectedly, Yabe meets the commissioner's daughter, Mirai, at the event. Mirai, a gifted student who has excelled in national exams for two consecutive years, cleverly deciphers a new warning intended for her father. Believing he has been tasked with investigating Blue Oracle by the commissioner, Yabe enthusiastically announces a crusade against the criminal at a press conference. In response, the criminal issues another warning to the police, leading to Yabe facing consequences for his rash actions. As the police struggle to decode the messages and the investigation hits a standstill, Yabe seeks Mirai's help before he is forced to resign. Meanwhile, Mirai, a fan of mysteries, offers to assist in the investigation by exploiting her father's vulnerability.

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Psycho Detective(詭探)

2017Hong Kong
Detective Female LeadDetective FictionDetective Male LeadMysteryThrillerGhostInvestigationSupernaturalSuspense

Like Keibuho Yabe Kenzo, this drama also features Detective Female Lead, Detective Fiction, Detective Male Lead, Mystery, and Thriller themes with a 29% similarity match.

In the Hong Kong Police Force, there exists a secretive unit referred to as the "7th Action Team" that focuses on probing paranormal incidents that defy scientific explanation. These cases are drawn from authentic urban myths originating in Hong Kong.

Recommendation: Sakura - Jiken wo Kiku Onna similar to Keibuho Yabe Kenzo
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Sakura - Jiken wo Kiku Onna(SAKURA~事件を聞く女~)

2014Japan
Detective Female LeadDetective Male LeadMysteryPolice Department SettingThrillerFamilyInvestigationMiniseriesSuspense

Like Keibuho Yabe Kenzo, this drama also features Detective Female Lead, Detective Male Lead, Mystery, Police Department Setting, and Thriller themes with a 29% similarity match.

Mizusawa Sakura excels at listening attentively. She starts her day as a DJ on a local FM radio station, tuning in to the voices of her audience. In the afternoons, she listens to complaints from residents at the inquiry desk of the Community Safety Division at Komagome Chuo Police Precinct. In the evenings, she gathers information from regular patrons at her grandmother Ume's restaurant, who used to work in law enforcement. When a case arises, Sakura goes undercover, concealing her true identity as a special investigator working under the command of the precinct's chief, Igarashi Kyoko. She teams up with the passionate detective Takeuchi Masato to unravel the mysteries behind each case they encounter.

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Tokuso 9(特捜9)

2018Japan
Detective FictionDetective Male LeadMysteryPolice Department SettingThrillerInvestigationMiniseriesPolice ProceduralSuspense

Like Keibuho Yabe Kenzo, this drama also features Detective Fiction, Detective Male Lead, Mystery, Police Department Setting, and Thriller themes with a 29% similarity match.

The group known as the #9 investigation team has been dissolved, leading to its members being dispersed. A year later, Kandagawa Sojiro, the Chief of the National Police Agency, decides to establish a special investigative unit to handle the initial inquiry before it is transferred to the prosecutor's office. Munakata Sakutaro is chosen by Kandagawa Sojiro to lead this special team. Joining Munakata Sakutaro are former members of the #9 investigation team such as Asawa Naoki, Komiyama Shiho, Murase Kengo, Aoyagi Yasushi, Yazawa Hideaki, as well as new recruit Shindo Ryo.

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Keibuho Sugiyama Shintaro ~ Kichijoji-sho Jiken File(警部補・杉山真太郎~吉祥寺署事件ファイル)

2015Japan
Bomb ThreatChief Of Police Supporting CharacterCo-workers' RelationshipMorse CodeMysteryThrillerCrimeDetective Supporting CharacterFamilyForensic Scientist Supporting CharacterHomelessnessMarried Male LeadMother-in-law - Son-in-law RelationshipWidower Male Lead

Like Keibuho Yabe Kenzo, this drama also features Bomb Threat, Chief Of Police Supporting Character, Co-workers' Relationship, Morse Code, Mystery, and Thriller themes with a 29% similarity match.

Detective Sugiyama Shintaro, an empathetic assistant inspector at Kichijoji Police Station, has successfully closed numerous cases while unintentionally neglecting his family

Recommendation: Crash similar to Keibuho Yabe Kenzo
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Crash(크래시)

2024South Korea
Chief Of Police Supporting CharacterCo-workers' RelationshipComedyMysteryPolice Department SettingThrillerActionAnalyst Male LeadInvestigationMartial Artist Female LeadPolice Inspector Supporting CharacterSenior-Junior RelationshipTeammates' RelationshipTeamwork

Like Keibuho Yabe Kenzo, this drama also features Chief Of Police Supporting Character, Co-workers' Relationship, Comedy, Mystery, Police Department Setting, and Thriller themes with a 29% similarity match.

The series follows the Traffic Crime Investigation Team (TCI) as they focus on investigating car-related crimes such as insurance fraud, retaliatory driving, self-harm blackmail, leka, call jump, and autonomous driving

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Detective Chinatown Season 2(唐人街探案第二季)

2024China
ComedyDetective Female LeadDetective FictionDetective Male LeadMysteryThrillerActionFlashback To PastHacker Female LeadHyperosmiaInvestigationPolice Officer Supporting CharacterSuspenseWrongfully Accused

Like Keibuho Yabe Kenzo, this drama also features Comedy, Detective Female Lead, Detective Fiction, Detective Male Lead, Mystery, and Thriller themes with a 29% similarity match.

Recent unusual incidents have resurfaced in foreign lands. Alongside Tang Ren's experienced apprentice Lin Mo and the talented hacker Kiko, a host of fresh detectives and personalities have emerged. As they strive to uncover the truth, seasoned investigators reunite to cause a stir in Chinatown once more. This gripping tale blends humor with deep significance, ushering in a fresh era of detective stories.

Recommendation: Rookie (2001) similar to Keibuho Yabe Kenzo
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Rookie (2001)(ルーキー!)

2001Japan
ComedyDetective FictionDetective Male LeadMysteryInvestigation

Like Keibuho Yabe Kenzo, this drama also features Comedy, Detective Fiction, Detective Male Lead, and Mystery themes with a 29% similarity match.

Aida Makoto, a 23-year-old newcomer to the police force, started his career as a rookie detective. Despite his lack of experience, Makoto is known for his friendly personality. He initially pursued a career in public service to navigate through tough economic times, taking various exams along the way. Surprisingly, the only exam he passed was for a police officer position. Assigned to a rural area in Okutama, Makoto anticipated a quiet and simple work life. However, he unexpectedly found himself assisting in the capture of a violent criminal, leading to a commendation and an offer to become a detective. Not one to involve himself in conflicts, Makoto was relieved to learn he would focus on public safety matters rather than criminal cases.

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Keishicho Sosa Ikka 9-Gakari Season 6(警視庁捜査一課9係 6)

2011Japan
Detective FictionDetective Male LeadMysteryPolice Department SettingInvestigation

Like Keibuho Yabe Kenzo, this drama also features Detective Fiction, Detective Male Lead, Mystery, and Police Department Setting themes with a 29% similarity match.

Aoyagi Yasushi has been appointed as the chief detective of the Ninth Sub-division within the First Investigative Division, under the leadership of Kano Rintaro. The previous chief detective, Murase Kengo, has been promoted to head the Fourteenth Sub-division. The body of Mizushima Akemi, a Ginza hostess, is discovered one day. Akemi's ex-husband, Mitake Toshiyuki, reveals that she had a history of shoplifting which led to their divorce. Despite his mother's disapproval of Akemi, she had been fighting for custody of their son, with Akemi being promised custody if she could improve her financial situation. Akemi had mentioned to Mitake that she was expecting to receive a significant amount of money soon. Meanwhile, Kano comes across an interrogation record connected to a drug dealer's murder that Murase is investigating. It is later revealed that Akemi was a witness in that murder case, but the mystery continues to unfold.

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National Heroes(国门英雄)

2011China
Detective FictionDetective Male LeadMysteryThrillerInvestigationSuspense

Like Keibuho Yabe Kenzo, this drama also features Detective Fiction, Detective Male Lead, Mystery, and Thriller themes with a 27% similarity match.

Centers on the inquiry into the "506 Extraordinary Magnesium Smuggling Case"

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To Catch the Uncatchable(棟篤神探)

2004Hong Kong
ComedyDetective FictionDetective Male LeadMysteryInvestigationRomance

Like Keibuho Yabe Kenzo, this drama also features Comedy, Detective Fiction, Detective Male Lead, and Mystery themes with a 27% similarity match.

Detective Mok, a highly intelligent investigator despite his asthma, encounters insurance agent Wai while working on a case. Initially mistaken for a pervert, Mok faces amusing misunderstandings before clearing his name. Wai, later accused of shoplifting and implicated in her boss's murder, finds an ally in Mok who proves her innocence. Despite their newfound friendship, tensions arise due to Mok's financial struggles, leading Wai to foot the bill when they go out. Wai's job is further complicated by Romeo, the leader of a rival insurance team, who intensifies the rivalry between the men's and women's teams.

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Keishichou Sousa Ikkachou Season 5(警視庁・捜査一課長season5)

2021Japan
Detective FictionDetective Male LeadMysteryPolice Department SettingInvestigationMiniseries

Like Keibuho Yabe Kenzo, this drama also features Detective Fiction, Detective Male Lead, Mystery, and Police Department Setting themes with a 27% similarity match.

Recommendation: Keishicho Sosa Ikka 9-Gakari similar to Keibuho Yabe Kenzo
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Keishicho Sosa Ikka 9-Gakari(警視庁捜査一課9係)

2006Japan
Detective FictionDetective Male LeadMysteryPolice Department SettingInvestigationMiniseries

Like Keibuho Yabe Kenzo, this drama also features Detective Fiction, Detective Male Lead, Mystery, and Police Department Setting themes with a 27% similarity match.

Kano Rintaro, known as the most unconventional head of a department in the initial division of criminal investigation, strongly dislikes overly elaborate investigation meetings. He delegates the primary investigation tasks to his team members, and occasionally shows up at the crime scene without wearing a tie, actions that may appear enigmatic at first glance. In the detective room of the ninth sub-division, he organizes receipts and prepares his own meals, seemingly indifferent to others. Rumor has it that new detectives under his supervision rarely stay for more than six months.

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Kodomo Keisatsu(コドモ警察)

2012Japan
Detective FictionDetective Male LeadMysteryPolice Department SettingInvestigationMiniseries

Like Keibuho Yabe Kenzo, this drama also features Detective Fiction, Detective Male Lead, Mystery, and Police Department Setting themes with a 27% similarity match.

A veteran detective in his middle years working in the special investigation division of the Kanagawa Prefectural Police Department undergoes a transformation where his body regresses to that of a child after inhaling a unique gas while pursuing the notorious criminal organization known as Red Venus. (TokyoHive)

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Keishicho Sosa Ikka 9-Gakari Season 9(警視庁捜査一課9係 9)

2014Japan
Detective FictionDetective Male LeadMysteryPolice Department SettingInvestigationMiniseries

Like Keibuho Yabe Kenzo, this drama also features Detective Fiction, Detective Male Lead, Mystery, and Police Department Setting themes with a 27% similarity match.

Before becoming police officers, each member of the Ninth Section in the First Investigative Division faces personal challenges and difficulties. Despite their conflicting personalities, they are bound by a shared commitment to justice. While they may seem disorganized, they all dedicate themselves to capturing criminals and solving complex cases.

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Keishicho Sosa Ikka 9-Gakari Season 10(警視庁捜査一課9係)

2015Japan
Detective FictionDetective Male LeadMysteryPolice Department SettingInvestigationMiniseries

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The unique detectives come together under the leadership of the division head, who may be underestimated but is actually very clever

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Detective Cheng Xu(侦探成旭之龙城岁月)

2008China
Detective FictionDetective Male LeadMysteryThrillerInvestigationSuspense

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Eye See: Moso Kioku Sosa Koganei Dai(アイシー~妄想記憶捜査・小金井大~)

2025Japan
ComedyDetective FictionDetective Male LeadMysteryDetective Supporting CharacterInvestigation

Like Keibuho Yabe Kenzo, this drama also features Comedy, Detective Fiction, Detective Male Lead, and Mystery themes with a 27% similarity match.

Koganei's aspiration has been realized as he has now officially moved to the First Investigation Division. He is determined to leave a positive impression in hopes of being accepted into the Hiiragi Squad. Perhaps he might even awaken his own "camera eye"? Is there a link between the recent jewelry robbery and the seemingly minor theft of a bicycle seat? Koganei Dai, previously of Koganeistation, believes that no case is too large or too trivial.

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The Last Cop Season 2(ラストコップ 2)

2016Japan
ComedyDetective FictionDetective Male LeadMysteryInvestigationMiniseries

Like Keibuho Yabe Kenzo, this drama also features Comedy, Detective Fiction, Detective Male Lead, and Mystery themes with a 27% similarity match.

In June 2015, Kyogoku suddenly awoke from a 30-year coma following an accident during an investigation

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Senryokugai Sousakan(戦力外捜査官)

2014Japan
ComedyDetective Female LeadDetective FictionDetective Male LeadMysteryNovel AdaptationCrime Solving DuoDramaInvestigationMiniseriesRomance

Like Keibuho Yabe Kenzo, this drama also features Comedy, Detective Female Lead, Detective Fiction, Detective Male Lead, and Mystery themes with a 26% similarity match.

Umizuki Chinami, a mysterious enthusiast, and a successful professional have been appointed to the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department's First Investigative Division as a novice detective. Despite being informed on her first day that she does not fit into their future plans, Chinami is paired with the skilled detective Shitara Kyosuke, who holds a black belt in karate. Kyosuke, the First Investigative Division's top performer, finds himself with Chinami as his partner, despite his once promising future. Despite facing criticism from experienced detectives and feeling like a burden, this inquisitive pair tackles challenging cases and protects Japan.

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Keiji no Genba Season 2(刑事の現場2 )

2009Japan
Detective FictionDetective Male LeadMysteryThrillerInvestigationMiniseriesSuspense

Like Keibuho Yabe Kenzo, this drama also features Detective Fiction, Detective Male Lead, Mystery, and Thriller themes with a 25% similarity match.

This tale follows a young detective and a seasoned detective who hold contrasting values, as they strive to maintain their professional integrity. Keigo is partnered with Umeki, an adept but obstinate detective on the verge of retiring. The story unfolds as the young detective navigates his career while clashing with Umeki, questioning whether to show compassion towards criminals or to treat them with animosity.

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Murder Notes(刑侦笔记)

2023China
Detective Female LeadDetective FictionDetective Male LeadMysteryThrillerCohabitationDeathInvestigationMurderRoommates' RelationshipSlight ComedyWeb Series

Like Keibuho Yabe Kenzo, this drama also features Detective Female Lead, Detective Fiction, Detective Male Lead, Mystery, and Thriller themes with a 25% similarity match.

In the city of "S," there have been consecutive deaths of a famous actor and two CEOs, with the circumstances surrounding their deaths being quite unusual. Adding to the mystery, witnesses claim to have seen a mysterious dark figure at each crime scene. In response, the Criminal Investigation Brigade of S City has initiated a thorough investigation, looking into potential suspects including the wealthiest woman in the city, a wealthy heir known for their cynicism, and an individual from the lower echelons of society.

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Interlaced Scenes(错位)

2024China
Detective Female LeadDetective FictionDetective Male LeadMysteryThrillerNovel AdaptationDeathFictional WorldInvestigationMurderSuspenseWeb Series

Like Keibuho Yabe Kenzo, this drama also features Detective Female Lead, Detective Fiction, Detective Male Lead, Mystery, and Thriller themes with a 25% similarity match.

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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Kuitan Seaaon 2(喰いタン 2 )

2007Japan
ComedyDetective FictionDetective Male LeadMysteryAdapted From A MangaFoodInvestigation

Like Keibuho Yabe Kenzo, this drama also features Comedy, Detective Fiction, Detective Male Lead, and Mystery themes with a 25% similarity match.

This tale follows a detective with an insatiable hunger. Derived from the manga "Inspector Gourmet" by Terasawa Daisuke.

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Keiji no Genba(刑事の現場 )

2008Japan
Detective FictionDetective Male LeadMysteryThrillerInvestigationMiniseriesSuspense

Like Keibuho Yabe Kenzo, this drama also features Detective Fiction, Detective Male Lead, Mystery, and Thriller themes with a 25% similarity match.

In a television series, a new police officer joins forces with an experienced detective to form a strong bond while facing challenges together. Keigo begins working at a nearby police precinct and is paired with Shoichi, a seasoned detective who is reserved but kind-hearted and nearing the end of his career. The show depicts the growth of the young detective as he navigates his career alongside the veteran detective and others involved in their cases.

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Keishicho Sosa Ikka 9-Gakari Season 4(警視庁捜査一課9係 4)

2009Japan
Detective FictionDetective Male LeadMysteryPolice Department SettingDeathInvestigationMurder

Like Keibuho Yabe Kenzo, this drama also features Detective Fiction, Detective Male Lead, Mystery, and Police Department Setting themes with a 25% similarity match.

Inaba Marie, a well-known female fortune teller, is found dead, and a list of clients containing the names of influential politicians is discovered at the crime scene. Kano Rintaro, Asawa Naoki, and the Ninth Sub-division team launch an investigation into the murder. The first person to come across the body is revealed to be the daughter of a government official, but Hayasegawa Masumi, the coroner, uncovers a surprising link between the fortune teller and Asawa. Masumi shows a strong preference for communicating with the deceased rather than engaging in conversations with the living, including Kano.

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Answer - Keishichou Kenshou Sousakan(Answer~警視庁検証捜査官)

2012Japan
Bomb ThreatChief Of Police Supporting CharacterCo-workers' RelationshipMysteryPolice Department SettingCrimeFalse RumorForensic Scientist Supporting CharacterInterrogator Female LeadInterrogator Supporting CharacterInvestigationPolice Inspector Supporting Character

Like Keibuho Yabe Kenzo, this drama also features Bomb Threat, Chief Of Police Supporting Character, Co-workers' Relationship, Mystery, and Police Department Setting themes with a 25% similarity match.

Thanks to advancements in forensic technology, more individuals who have been wrongfully accused are being exonerated through DNA analysis. In an effort to prevent miscarriages of justice, the First Investigative Division of the Tokyo Metropolitan Police has established the Evidence Verification Section. This unit is responsible for reviewing closed cases to ensure their accuracy. However, the section primarily focuses on rectifying minor mistakes and marking reports as "verification completed." Led by a seasoned detective who has lost faith in the system, the team is often perceived as ineffectual. When Deputy Inspector Shinkai Akira (played by Mizuki Arisa), a sidelined top performer, is appointed as the new leader, she challenges the existing practices by delving into overlooked evidence and exposing the true perpetrators.

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Jikken Keiji Totori 2( 実験刑事トトリ 2)

2013Japan
Detective FictionDetective Male LeadMysteryThrillerInvestigationMiniseriesSuspense

Like Keibuho Yabe Kenzo, this drama also features Detective Fiction, Detective Male Lead, Mystery, and Thriller themes with a 25% similarity match.

Totori Hiroshi, formerly a professor specializing in bionomics, made a career change by taking the MPD mid-career recruitment exams. Upon successfully passing the exams, he was delighted to be placed in Division 1. Despite a year having gone by, Totori's partner, Yasunaga Teppei, continues to struggle with the fact that Totori, as a rookie, is older and more experienced than him.

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The Truth Within(剥茧)

2025China
Detective Female LeadDetective FictionDetective Male LeadMysteryThrillerCar AccidentDeathDeath Of A GirlfriendForensic Medical Examiner Male LeadInvestigationMurderWeb Series

Like Keibuho Yabe Kenzo, this drama also features Detective Female Lead, Detective Fiction, Detective Male Lead, Mystery, and Thriller themes with a 25% similarity match.

Qi Si Zhe is the youngest forensic medical examiner at the Licheng Police Department. He uncovers evidence suggesting that an unknown individual may have orchestrated the car accident that resulted in the death of his girlfriend, Yu Fei. Determined to pursue the truth, he joins He Cheng’s major crimes unit to further his investigation. During his time there, he encounters a series of bizarre and perplexing cases, including a corpse ensnared in cobwebs and a missing body that eventually turns up in the formalin sink in his laboratory, among others. Alongside detectives Zhu Qing Yue and Han Feng, he gets closer to unraveling the mystery surrounding Yu Fei's demise, with all clues seemingly pointing towards the lethal drug known as ‘original diamond’.

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Kioku Sosa: Shinjuku Higashisho Jiken File (2019)(記憶捜査1~新宿東署事件ファイル~)

2019Japan
Chief Of Police Supporting CharacterDetective FictionMysteryPolice Department SettingThrillerAssistant Commissioner Supporting CharacterInvestigationPolice Inspector Supporting CharacterPolice Officer Female LeadPolice ProceduralPolice Sergeant Supporting CharacterSuspense

Like Keibuho Yabe Kenzo, this drama also features Chief Of Police Supporting Character, Detective Fiction, Mystery, Police Department Setting, and Thriller themes with a 25% similarity match.

Many incidents occur on a daily basis at the Shinjuku Higashi Police Station, including numerous "untouched cases" that detectives are unable to pursue. Onizuka Ichiro, a detective in a wheelchair, has an exceptional memory of Shinjuku spanning the "Showa" and "Heisei" eras. He visualizes incidents as a "city of memory" when analyzing them. Onizuka discovers individuals in distress due to these "untouched cases" and decides to investigate. At the same time, aspiring detective Tooyama Saki and seasoned detective Jin Keitarou join the department and assist Onizuka in solving the "untouched cases."

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Kioku Sosa Season 2: Shinjuku Higashisho Jiken File(記憶捜査2〜新宿東署事件ファイル〜)

2020Japan
Detective FictionDetective Male LeadMysteryPolice Department SettingThrillerDetective Supporting CharacterInvestigationMiniseriesPolice Inspector Supporting CharacterPolice Officer Female LeadPolice Sergeant Supporting CharacterSuspense

Like Keibuho Yabe Kenzo, this drama also features Detective Fiction, Detective Male Lead, Mystery, Police Department Setting, and Thriller themes with a 25% similarity match.

Onizuka Ichiro became wheelchair-bound after being attacked by a criminal, causing him to lose the use of his legs. Despite retiring, he was brought back to lead the Judicial Section of Shinjuku Higashi Police Precinct's Criminal Affairs Division due to his track record of solving numerous cases. When a deceased individual, identified as Matsumoto Yugo, was discovered in Shinjuku Botanical Garden, Onizuka recognized the name from a recent report filed by Matsumoto regarding the theft of his bicycle. Alongside his colleagues Toyama Saki and Jin Keitaro, who was reassigned from Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department's First Investigative Division to the precinct, Onizuka initiates an investigation into the case. However, the precinct's new police chief, Azuma Kanata, expresses displeasure at their involvement and clashes with Keitaro over the investigation approach.