Kenjusho: Mitsukuni Ko to Ore - Asian drama recommendation
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Kenjusho: Mitsukuni Ko to Ore(剣樹抄~光圀公と俺~)

2021Japan
Novel AdaptationDifficult AdulthoodDramaEdo PeriodEmotionally Strong Male LeadFire AccidentHistoricalHistorical FictionInvestigationMiniseriesMysterySpy Male LeadSword-fight

Tokugawa Mitsukuni achieved early success as the deputy general of the world in the popular drama "Mito Komon"! The story follows Mitsukuni as he leads a group of talented boys and girls, known as "Pickers," in a mission to track down the culprit behind the devastating Great Fire of the Meireki era in Japan. Along the way, Mitsukuni encounters an orphan named Ryosuke, who impresses him with his exceptional sword skills. He invites Ryosuke to join the secret organization known as "Human Shu," where Pickers use their unique abilities to gather intelligence and help capture criminals. With the help of the Pickers, Mitsukuni discovers that the mastermind behind the fire is Nishiki Hinosuke, the son of a respected Buddhist priest named Unkei. Determined to stop Hinosuke, Mitsukuni engages in a fierce battle to bring him to justice, with the assistance of his wife Yasushi and the skilled swordsman Yoshisen Yagyu.

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Recommendation: Daifugou Doushin similar to Kenjusho: Mitsukuni Ko to Ore
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Daifugou Doushin(大富豪同心)

2019Japan
Novel AdaptationDramaEdo PeriodHistoricalHistorical FictionInvestigationMiniseriesMysteryLife

Like Kenjusho: Mitsukuni Ko to Ore, this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Drama, Edo Period, Historical, Historical Fiction, Investigation, Miniseries, and Mystery themes with a 57% similarity match.

Unokichi, the descendant of the wealthiest trader in Edo, Mikuniya Tokuemon, finds himself working as a constable unexpectedly. Despite his vast riches and aloof demeanor, his coworkers are impressed by him. Unokichi, however, remains indifferent to their opinion. Lacking skill with a sword, unable to run, and fearful of the dark, he is ill-suited for the role. Nevertheless, he continues to inadvertently create misunderstandings with those around him as he collaborates with them to solve numerous cases in Edo. (Jdramas Wordpress)

Recommendation: Daifugou Doushin Season 3 similar to Kenjusho: Mitsukuni Ko to Ore
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Daifugou Doushin Season 3(大富豪同心3)

2023Japan
Novel AdaptationDramaEdo PeriodHistoricalHistorical FictionInvestigationMiniseriesMysteryLife

Like Kenjusho: Mitsukuni Ko to Ore, this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Drama, Edo Period, Historical, Historical Fiction, Investigation, Miniseries, and Mystery themes with a 57% similarity match.

A detective with a wealthy grandfather but lacking in combat skills, agility, and having a fear of darkness, makes a comeback to work on a case involving a gang of robbers.

Recommendation: Daifugou Doushin Season 2 similar to Kenjusho: Mitsukuni Ko to Ore
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Daifugou Doushin Season 2(大富豪同心2)

2021Japan
Novel AdaptationDramaEdo PeriodHistoricalHistorical FictionInvestigationMiniseriesMysteryLifeTokugawa Shogunate

Like Kenjusho: Mitsukuni Ko to Ore, this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Drama, Edo Period, Historical, Historical Fiction, Investigation, Miniseries, and Mystery themes with a 53% similarity match.

The air around Edo Castle holds a tense vibe. A childless general falls gravely ill during a power struggle for succession. In order to protect a man who resembles Unokichi, the shogun summons Amari Bizen no Kami and his younger brother Yukichiyo. However, an immediate attempt on Yukichiyo's life forces him to flee and go into hiding. To ensure Yukichiyo's safety, Amari Bizen switches their identities, making Yukichiyo pose as Unokichi and vice versa.

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Yurei, Kashimasu o Some Koi no Shichihenge(ゆうれい、貸します〜お染・恋の七変化〜)

2003Japan
Novel AdaptationDramaEdo PeriodHistoricalHistorical FictionInvestigationMiniseriesMysteryComedyGhostRomanceSupernatural

Like Kenjusho: Mitsukuni Ko to Ore, this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Drama, Edo Period, Historical, Historical Fiction, Investigation, Miniseries, and Mystery themes with a 47% similarity match.

The tale humorously depicts ghosts who are unable to depart our realm due to their strong connection to the living

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Jikuu Tantei Oyu(時空探偵おゆう 大江戸科学捜査)

2019Japan
Novel AdaptationDramaEdo PeriodHistoricalHistorical FictionInvestigationMiniseriesMysteryDetective FictionPolice Officer Male LeadSci-FiTime Travel

Like Kenjusho: Mitsukuni Ko to Ore, this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Drama, Edo Period, Historical, Historical Fiction, Investigation, Miniseries, and Mystery themes with a 47% similarity match.

Yuka Sekiguchi, an employee at a real estate firm, found herself in charge of her grandmother's house one day. She was tasked with locating a concealed closet, which piqued her interest. Upon discovering the hidden closet, she inexplicably traveled back in time to the Edo period. There, she encountered Ukai Denzaburo, a constable at Minamichi Police Station, who enlisted her help in solving a murder case and sought her guidance due to his lack of deductive abilities.

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Nezumi, Edo wo Hashiru(鼠、江戸を疾る)

2014Japan
Novel AdaptationEdo PeriodHistoricalHistorical FictionInvestigationMiniseriesMysteryEpisodic FormatSamurai Male Lead

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During Shogun Ienari's reign, both samurais and townspeople express dissatisfaction with their circumstances. In the midst of this discontent, a man named Jirokichi, also known as Nezumi Kozo, operates a bar with his sister, Kosode. Unbeknownst to many, Jirokichi and Kosode secretly assist the vulnerable and impoverished in standing up to the oppressive wealthy individuals.

Recommendation: Osoroshi similar to Kenjusho: Mitsukuni Ko to Ore
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Osoroshi(おそろし〜三島屋変調百物語)

2014Japan
Novel AdaptationEdo PeriodHistoricalHistorical FictionInvestigationMiniseriesMysterySuspenseThriller

Like Kenjusho: Mitsukuni Ko to Ore, this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Edo Period, Historical, Historical Fiction, Investigation, Miniseries, and Mystery themes with a 47% similarity match.

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

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Unmei no Hito(運命の人)

2012Japan
Novel AdaptationDramaHistoricalInvestigationMiniseriesMystery

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In a 2009 novel by Yamasaki Toyoko, a journalist discovers a confidential agreement known as the "Okinawa pact" between the Japanese and American administrations. The deputy director of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs plays a crucial role in this revelation.

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Shikaku Ukeoinin(刺客請負人 シーズン1)

2007Japan
Novel AdaptationDramaEdo PeriodHistoricalHistorical FictionMiniseries

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Based on Morimura Seiichi's book series "Assassin Contractor Series" ( ).

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Mitsumei: Kangetsu Kasumigiri(密命 寒月霞斬り)

2008Japan
Novel AdaptationDramaEdo PeriodHistoricalHistorical FictionMiniseries

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Based on Yasuhide Saeki's novel "Secret Life Revealed: The Enigma of Kasumi Kanzuki".

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Nezumi, Edo wo Hashiru 2(鼠、江戸を疾る 2)

2016Japan
Novel AdaptationDramaEdo PeriodHistoricalHistorical FictionMiniseries

Like Kenjusho: Mitsukuni Ko to Ore, this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Drama, Edo Period, Historical, Historical Fiction, and Miniseries themes with a 46% similarity match.

During the Bunka-Bunsei era, the culture of the townspeople thrives as the 11th Tokugawa shogun Ienari's close advisers engage in corrupt administration, leading to a decline in public morals in Edo. Discontent among samurai families and local businessmen grows due to the increasing hardships faced by ordinary town residents. In the dead of night, a whistle suddenly pierces the air. Nezumi Kozo, a heroic thief, effortlessly escapes across rooftops with a box containing 1,000 ryo, which he then scatters over a sleeping, rundown tenement house. Nezumi Kozo's true identity is that of Jirokichi, a playboy with a strong sense of justice who interferes in cases purely out of his desire to see the people of Edo happy. This narrative is inspired by the novel series "Nezumi, Edo wo Hashiru" by Akagawa Jiro.

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Shikaku Ukeoinin Season 2(刺客請負人 シーズン2)

2008Japan
Novel AdaptationDramaEdo PeriodHistoricalHistorical FictionMiniseries

Like Kenjusho: Mitsukuni Ko to Ore, this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Drama, Edo Period, Historical, Historical Fiction, and Miniseries themes with a 46% similarity match.

Based on Morimura Seiichi's "Assassin Contractor Series," a collection of novels.

Recommendation: Akahige Season 3 similar to Kenjusho: Mitsukuni Ko to Ore
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Akahige Season 3(赤ひげ3)

2020Japan
Novel AdaptationDramaEdo PeriodHistoricalHistorical FictionMiniseriesDoctor Male LeadMedical

Like Kenjusho: Mitsukuni Ko to Ore, this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Drama, Edo Period, Historical, Historical Fiction, and Miniseries themes with a 40% similarity match.

Recommendation: Akahige similar to Kenjusho: Mitsukuni Ko to Ore
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Akahige(赤ひげ)

2017Japan
Novel AdaptationDramaEdo PeriodHistoricalHistorical FictionMiniseriesDoctor Male LeadMedical

Like Kenjusho: Mitsukuni Ko to Ore, this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Drama, Edo Period, Historical, Historical Fiction, and Miniseries themes with a 40% similarity match.

Niidekyo Jo oversees the operations at Koishikawa Yojosho, a medical facility situated in Koishikawa, Edo. He provides medical treatment to patients and shows concern for their personal issues. Known as "Red Beard," Niidekyo often clashes with the young doctor Yasumoto Noboru. As Yasumoto tends to a diverse range of patients, he gains insight into what it takes to embody the role of a true physician. This information is adapted from Yamamoto Shugoro's novel "Akahige Shinryotan."

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Soroban Samurai Kaze no Ichibei(そろばん侍 風の市兵衛)

2018Japan
Novel AdaptationDramaEdo PeriodHistoricalHistorical FictionMiniseriesAccountant Male LeadAccounting

Like Kenjusho: Mitsukuni Ko to Ore, this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Drama, Edo Period, Historical, Historical Fiction, and Miniseries themes with a 40% similarity match.

During the Bunsei era (1818-1830), samurai families faced financial constraints. To alleviate their burden, households would hand over their finances to a traveling steward, who acted as a modern accountant and consultant. Karaki Ichibei specialized in managing the budgets of families in dire financial straits. Skilled in both the abacus and sword, Ichibei visited various homes to assist those struggling financially and facing adversity. This drama is divided into three parts: "Spring Wind" (Episodes 1-3), "Thunder God" (Episodes 4-6), and "Return Ship" (Episodes 7-9). (Jdramas Weblog)

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Keijirou Engawa Nikki(慶次郎縁側日記)

2006Japan
DramaHistoricalInvestigationMiniseriesMystery

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This series follows the story of Moriguchi Keijiro, a former doshin (police officer) in Edo during the early 1800s. Known for his acts of kindness and generosity during his time in service, Keijiro later becomes the caretaker of a merchant's estate in Negishi after retiring. Despite his new role, Keijiro finds himself entangled in various predicaments brought to him by those in need, which he resolves with the help of his close friends - Otose, Sashichi, Kichiji, and Tatsukichi. Through assisting others and witnessing the ups and downs of life, Keijiro is able to overcome his own sorrows and discover true happiness.

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Oedo Yoshiwara Jikencho(お江戸吉原事件帖)

2007Japan
DramaEdo PeriodHistoricalHistorical FictionMiniseries

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

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Akinai Seiden: Kin to Gin(あきない世傳 金と銀)

2023Japan
Novel AdaptationEdo PeriodHistoricalHistorical FictionMiniseries

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

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Shimei to Tamashii no Limit(使命と魂のリミット)

2011Japan
Novel AdaptationDramaInvestigationMiniseriesMystery

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The gripping narrative takes place in the cardiac surgery wing of a college hospital. Ishihara portrays a young medical intern with aspirations of becoming a cardiac surgeon, all while harboring suspicions about the true circumstances surrounding her father's death during a surgical procedure.

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Saka no Ue no Akai Yane(坂の上の赤い屋根)

2024Japan
Novel AdaptationDramaInvestigationMiniseriesMystery

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In a peaceful neighborhood stands a house topped with a crimson roof. Nearly two decades ago, a tragic event unfolded within its walls - the brutal murder of the parents by their own daughter, Aota Ayako, and her partner, Obuchi Hideyuki. This heinous crime captured global attention, especially when Hideyuki confessed to past acts of assaulting young girls in his book "A Premature Autobiography". Throughout the trial, it was revealed that Ayako had been manipulated by Hideyuki into committing the crime, leading to his death sentence and her life imprisonment. Some time later, a new author named Ogura Sana proposed a novel idea to Hashimoto Ryo, an editor at Todoroki Shobo, based on this tragic incident. As they delved into interviews with key figures involved, such as Obuchi Reiko - who married Hideyuki while in prison - and his former mistress and skilled editor, Ichikawa Seiko, they found themselves entangled in a web of dark emotions. Little did they know, a shocking revelation awaited them, hidden from the world's knowledge.

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Nuke Mairu - Onna 3-nin Ise Mairi(ぬけまいる~女三人伊勢参り)

2018Japan
Novel AdaptationDramaEdo PeriodHistoricalHistorical FictionMiniseriesAdventureFriendshipSismance

Like Kenjusho: Mitsukuni Ko to Ore, this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Drama, Edo Period, Historical, Historical Fiction, and Miniseries themes with a 38% similarity match.

In their younger days, Ino, the daughter of a restaurant owner, Shika, the elegant wife of a samurai, and Chou, the owner of a sundries shop, formed a close trio in Bakurocho in Edo. Now in their thirties, each woman is feeling disheartened by their current situations, unable to confide in anyone. Suddenly, they decide to leave behind their responsibilities and families to embark on the Nuke Mairi pilgrimage to the Ise Grand Shrine, a popular journey during the Edo Period. Setting out on foot along the Tokaido, the main road connecting Kyoto and Edo, the three women aim to start afresh at Ise.

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The Count of Gu(世间道)

2010China
DramaHistoricalHistorical FictionInvestigationMysteryChinese Republican Era

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Recommendation: Keishicho Shissonin Sosaka similar to Kenjusho: Mitsukuni Ko to Ore
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Keishicho Shissonin Sosaka(警視庁失踪人捜査課)

2010Japan
Novel AdaptationDramaInvestigationMiniseriesMysteryFormer Detective Male Lead

Like Kenjusho: Mitsukuni Ko to Ore, this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Drama, Investigation, Miniseries, and Mystery themes with a 36% similarity match.

Takashiro Kengo used to be a detective in the 1st Investigation Division of the Metropolitan Police. Ever since his daughter went missing, Kengo has become more reckless and less cautious. Currently, he is employed in the Missing Person Investigation Section of the Metropolitan Police, where he collaborates with his partner Myojin Megumi. (

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Kanojo no Ura Sekai: Toshiro Side(彼女のウラ世界<TOSHIRO SIDE>)

2021Japan
Novel AdaptationDramaInvestigationMiniseriesMysteryRomance

Like Kenjusho: Mitsukuni Ko to Ore, this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Drama, Investigation, Miniseries, and Mystery themes with a 36% similarity match.

Toshiro pops the question to his girlfriend Akiko after dating for three years

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Ooku: Hana no Ran(大奥〜華の乱〜)

2005Japan
DramaEdo PeriodHistoricalHistorical FictionMiniseriesTokugawa Shogunate

Like Kenjusho: Mitsukuni Ko to Ore, this drama also features Drama, Edo Period, Historical, Historical Fiction, and Miniseries themes with a 36% similarity match.

Illustrates the fierce conflicts among the female figures connected to Tokugawa Tsunayoshi, the fifth shogun.

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Onmitsu Happyaku Yachou(隠密八百八町)

2011Japan
DramaEdo PeriodHistoricalHistorical FictionMiniseriesTokugawa Shogunate

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Taking place during the early 1800s in Edo Period Japan, the people are facing hardships under the rule of the Tokugawa shogunate

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Doubletone - Futari no Yumi( ダブルトーン~2人のユミ~ )

2013Japan
Novel AdaptationDramaInvestigationMiniseriesMysteryRomance

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In the novel "Daburuton" by Shinji Kajio, the story revolves around the unique friendship and conflicts between two individuals named Yumi, which surpasses all boundaries. Yumi Nakano, a successful career woman, and Yumi Tamura, a dedicated housewife, find themselves witnessing each other's daily lives in their dreams every night. As their memories and current realities start to intertwine, a series of unexpected events unfold. Adding to the complexity, Yumi Tamura's husband, Yohei Tamura, becomes romantically involved with both women named Yumi.

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Denshichi Torimonochou 2(伝七捕物帳 2)

2017Japan
DramaEdo PeriodHistoricalHistorical FictionMiniseriesTokugawa Shogunate

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Denshichi from Kuromoncho works under a police officer and uses a special purple truncheon to combat crime in the alleys of Edo. This truncheon was given to him by Inspector Toyama Saemon, who oversees Kitamachi. Denshichi focuses on punishing wrongdoing rather than the wrongdoers themselves and shows compassion and kindness. Despite his cheerful demeanor, he carries the burden of accidentally causing a person's death while trying to help another. This is why he emphasizes the importance of preserving life no matter the circumstances.

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Ooka Echizen Season 4 (2018)(大岡越前4)

2018Japan
DramaEdo PeriodHistoricalHistorical FictionMiniseriesTokugawa Shogunate

Like Kenjusho: Mitsukuni Ko to Ore, this drama also features Drama, Edo Period, Historical, Historical Fiction, and Miniseries themes with a 36% similarity match.

Ooka Echizen was a magistrate in the Edo period who backed the Kyoho Reforms proposed by the eighth shogun, Tokugawa Yoshimune. In addition to overseeing Edo, Ooka served on the judicial council and handled local government matters, as well as the management of temples and shrines. He dispensed justice with compassion and impartiality, earning a reputation for his fair and humane rulings known as Ooka Sabaki.

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Akinai Seiden: Kin to Gin Season 2(あきない世傳 金と銀2)

2025Japan
Novel AdaptationEdo PeriodHistoricalHistorical FictionMiniseriesBusinesswoman Female Lead

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Derived from the novel series "Akinai Seiden: Kin to Gin" (あきない世傳 金と銀) authored by Takada Kaoru (髙田郁).

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Mousou Sousa(妄想捜査)

2012Japan
Novel AdaptationDramaInvestigationMiniseriesMysteryComedy

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Kuwagata Koichi works as an associate professor in the Department of Literature at a lesser-known university. Despite being labeled as a skilled detective by society, he doesn't possess the typical qualities of a famous figure. While he may seem calm and composed on the outside, he harbors intense emotions within. Praise lifts his spirits, while criticism brings him down. His unconventional behavior attracts a series of challenges and mishaps, leading to a life filled with setbacks. However, he decides to turn over a new leaf, leaving behind his troubled past and embracing a more stylish lifestyle by tackling crises effortlessly in his role at the university. He tackles difficult problems with his ever-evolving creative ideas. His only confidante in his unconventional thought process is Shinno Hitomi, a sophomore studying literature at the university.

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Tenshi no Naifu(天使のナイフ)

2015Japan
Novel AdaptationDramaInvestigationMiniseriesMysteryCrime

Like Kenjusho: Mitsukuni Ko to Ore, this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Drama, Investigation, Miniseries, and Mystery themes with a 36% similarity match.

Takashi Hiyama is the manager of a cafe and has been raising his 4-year-old daughter alone since his wife Shoko passed away. Shoko was tragically killed by three 13-year-old boys several years ago. Despite being shielded by the Juvenile Act, the boys' actions resulted in Takashi and Shoko's mother facing intense media scrutiny. Despite the advice from Shoko's friend Kana Kurashina and cafe employee Yudai Chiba, Takashi decides to secretly search for the three boys. As the boys start to face mysterious attempts on their lives, detectives begin to suspect Takashi due to his previous threats of seeking revenge if the boys were not held accountable. In the midst of the chaos, Takashi is determined to uncover the truth about the boys' actions.

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Hoiku Tantei 25-ji - Hanasaki Shinichiro wa nemurenai!!(保育探偵25時~花咲慎一郎は眠れない!!~)

2015Japan
Novel AdaptationDramaInvestigationMiniseriesMysteryComedy

Like Kenjusho: Mitsukuni Ko to Ore, this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Drama, Investigation, Miniseries, and Mystery themes with a 36% similarity match.

Shinichiro Hanasaki used to work as a detective for the police department, but now he runs a nursery called "Smiling Garden." In order to assist underprivileged families and single parents by offering affordable childcare, he operates on a very tight budget. To generate extra income, he decides to open a private detective agency at night. This storyline is based on the novel series "Hanasaki Shinichiro" by Shibata Yoshiki.

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Kanojo no Ura Sekai: Akiko Side(彼女のウラ世界 <AKIKO SIDE>)

2021Japan
Novel AdaptationDramaInvestigationMiniseriesMysteryRomance

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Toshiro pops the question to Akiko, his partner of three years

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1972 Nagisa no Keika(1972 渚の螢火)

1972Japan
DramaInvestigationMiniseriesMysteryNovel Adaptation1970s

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The narrative unfolds when a cash transport truck, carrying a staggering one million dollars in US currency, is ambushed and subsequently disappears. Concerned that an incomplete yen-dollar exchange could lead to diplomatic tensions between Japan and the United States, the Ryukyu Police establish a covert special investigation unit to address the incident. Detective Maeda Taichi is designated as the leader of this team, which includes his former classmate and rival, Yonaha of the First Investigative Division, along with five additional team members. Together, they embark on their inquiry within an 18-day deadline, engaging with Okinawa's business sector, local gangs, and US military personnel.

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Eight Days Mystery of Jeong Jo Assassination(정조암살미스터리 8일)

2007South Korea
DramaHistoricalHistorical FictionInvestigationMiniseriesMysteryAttempted Sexual AssaultInchoate CrimeJoseon DynastySexual Content

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The storyline revolves around the assassination plots targeting Emperor Jeong Jo during the eight days he was away from the palace for a ceremony to pay tribute to his father, who was murdered by his grandfather. (DramaWiki)

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Kuroshoin no Rokubei(黒書院の六兵衛)

2018Japan
Novel AdaptationDramaEdo PeriodHistoricalHistorical FictionMiniseriesMilitaryPoliticalSamurai Male LeadTokugawa Shogunate

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In 1868, discussions between the shogunate and the new government lead to the agreement to hand over Edo Castle. Kakurai Hayato, a hesitant warrior from Owari supporting the government forces, is tasked with overseeing the smooth surrender of the castle. The only issue is a retainer named Matooya Rokubei who refuses to leave. Rokubei, a former guard of the shogun, remains seated and only moves to attend to personal needs. Due to promises made to Saigo Takamori and Katsu Kaishu, disputes within the castle are prohibited, making it impossible to remove Rokubei by force. As Kakurai spends more time with the man, he begins to develop a strange understanding and respect for Rokubei's traditional demeanor.

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Meiji Kaika: Shinjuro Tanteicho(明治開化 新十郎探偵帖)

2020Japan
Novel AdaptationDramaHistoricalHistorical FictionInvestigationMiniseriesMysteryBeauty IndustryCrime Against A PersonHuman Rights ViolationInvestigator Male LeadMeiji PeriodPolice Department SettingThriller

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Taking place in the early years of the Meiji period, Private Investigator Shinjuro Yuki comes back to his homeland of Japan after being overseas. Known for his reliability, Detective Yuki partners with the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department to tackle a series of peculiar cases. During his inquiries, he crosses paths with Rie, the daughter of a prominent businessman, who becomes intrigued by him.

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The Abyss of 100 Flowers(:百花深处 )

2011China
DramaHistoricalHistorical FictionInvestigationMysteryChinese OperaChinese Republican Era

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In the 1930s during the Minguo era in the capital city, opera singer Xiao Jun Sheng is accused of murdering five women at the height of his career. A witness named Master Na claims to have seen him at one of the crime scenes, leading to Jun Sheng's arrest. While in jail, Jun Sheng is mysteriously poisoned and his death is made to look like a suicide driven by guilt. As a result, his wife is forced to flee with their two young children. Nearly two decades later, the children, Ke Lan and Ming Xuan, return to the capital to fulfill their late mother's final wish of clearing their father's name and discovering the truth. Ke Lan decides to work as a servant in the Na household, while Ming Xuan joins the police force in their quest for justice.

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Hitorishizuka(ヒトリシズカ)

2012Japan
Novel AdaptationDramaInvestigationMiniseriesMysteryDeathMurder

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In a neighborhood, a man is killed by an intruder who entered his apartment unlawfully. Sergeant Kizaki, who is on duty nearby, hears a gunshot and rushes to the building. Detective Omura is already present at the crime scene. As they investigate, they make progress in identifying the perpetrator. Sergeant Kizaki begins to suspect that someone else is involved in the case. Suddenly, a young woman emerges from the darkness. Sergeant Kizaki senses a connection between her and the murders.

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64 (2015)(64)

2015Japan
Novel AdaptationDramaInvestigationMiniseriesMysterySuspenseThriller

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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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Mi wo Tsukushi Ryouricho(みをつくし料理帖)

2017Japan
Novel AdaptationDramaEdo PeriodHistoricalHistorical FictionMiniseriesCookingFlirty Male LeadFoodLifeNice Female Lead

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In 1802, a young girl named Mio faced tragedy when she lost her parents in a flood in Osaka. Feeling alone after being separated from her friend Noe, she was rescued by Yoshi, the owner of Tenman Icchoan, a renowned restaurant in Osaka. Despite being forbidden from the kitchen due to her gender, Mio began learning to cook under Yoshi's guidance. When the restaurant was destroyed in a fire, Mio traveled to Edo with Yoshi and her husband Kahei. Through a stroke of luck, they were offered a job at Tsurya, a soba shop owned by Taneichi. Mio struggled with the different culinary styles of Kansai and Edo, as well as facing challenges from rival shops and societal barriers in her romance with the samurai Komatsubara. Despite these obstacles, she persevered and became a successful female chef.

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Harassment Game(ハラスメントゲーム)

2018Japan
Novel AdaptationDramaInvestigationMiniseriesMysteryBusinessComedy

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Akitsu Wataru serves as the supervisor of the Toyama location for Maruo Holdings, a well-known supermarket chain. Following a certain incident, he is reassigned and relocates to a rural area with his family. Unexpectedly, Akitsu is summoned back to the main office to lead the compliance department. The CEO and board members harbor undisclosed intentions. The company faces multiple harassment problems, which Akitsu resolves using innovative approaches and strategies.

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Akahige Season 2(赤ひげ2)

2019Japan
Novel AdaptationEdo PeriodHistoricalHistorical FictionMiniseriesDoctor Male LeadMedical

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In the historical setting of the Edo period, Koishikawa Yoyosho is where a secretive and resolute physician called Red Beard, alongside a young doctor named Yasushi Nakamura, provide medical care to impoverished patients and residents of Ichii

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Kokichi no Nyoubou(小吉の女房)

2019Japan
DramaEdo PeriodHistoricalHistorical FictionMiniseriesComedyFamily

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The Tenpo era marks the conclusion of the Edo period. Despite facing financial challenges on a daily basis, Nobu, the humble wife of Katsuie, maintains a cheerful demeanor. In this period, social status does not dictate relationships, and Nobu's kind heart is truly commendable. Katsukichi, my husband, is a skilled marksman with robust arms that are hard to dislike. I cannot help but adore Koiyoshi. Kokichi is supported by his radiance, carefree attitude, wisdom, and drive in facing life's challenges. Meanwhile, their son Rintaro observes his parents with a calm and intelligent demeanor. Inheriting righteousness from his father, Katsu Kaifune, Rintaro is determined to protect the people of Edo, displaying a love that transcends his mother's social standing.

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Kokichi no Nyoubou 2(小吉の女房2)

2022Japan
DramaEdo PeriodHistoricalHistorical FictionMiniseriesComedyFamily

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During the Tenpo era at the end of the Edo period, there was a strong focus on reform. Katsuya Kokichi is known for his powerful arms, while his wife Onobu admires them when questioned. Despite facing financial struggles, she maintains a cheerful demeanor. Their son Rintaro is intelligent and ambitious, aiming to study Dutch in order to one day help the people of Edo as "Katsu Kaishu." Interestingly, he has recently developed feelings for a geisha from Fukagawa.

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The Legend of Kaifeng(开封府传奇)

2018China
Novel AdaptationDramaHistoricalHistorical FictionInvestigationMysteryHistorical FigureJustice BaoMelodramaPoliticalSong Dynasty

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Bao Zheng, a successful solver of numerous cases in Kaifeng, is admired by the devoted young woman Yu Rou. Meanwhile, Liu E, the cherished concubine of the Song Emperor, collaborates with Zhang De Lin in an attempt to increase her influence. This information was adapted from Shi Yu Kun's novel "San Xia Wu Yi."

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Hidachi: Uma no Hone(秘太刀 馬の骨)

2005Japan
Novel AdaptationEdo PeriodHistoricalHistorical FictionMiniseriesActionSwordsman Male Lead

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Ishibashi Ginjiro, a skilled swordsman hailing from Edo, travels to a northern domain in pursuit of the legendary sword Umanohone, as requested by his uncle who serves as a key official in the domain. In order to gather information about the sword, Ginjiro decides to engage in duels with six renowned swordsmen affiliated with the school rumored to possess the sword. Along his journey, facing injuries and engaging in battles on his own, Ginjiro uncovers hidden schemes orchestrated by individuals driven by a thirst for power.

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Kami no Tsuki(紙の月)

2014Japan
Novel AdaptationDramaInvestigationMiniseriesMysterySuspenseThriller

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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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Akahige Season 4(赤ひげ4)

2022Japan
Novel AdaptationEdo PeriodHistoricalHistorical FictionMiniseriesDoctor Male LeadMedical

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