Kinnikuman: The Lost Legend - Asian drama recommendation
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Kinnikuman: The Lost Legend(キン肉マン THE LOST LEGEND)

2021Japan
ActorActress Female LeadDisappearanceDocumentaryEntertainment IndustryFilm IndustryHidden PastInvestigationMiniseriesMockumentaryMysterySlight Comedy

The manga series "Kinnikuman" is set to be adapted into a live-action film in November 2019, with production already in progress. Despite initial doubts about the feasibility of turning the manga into a movie, the creators are aiming to produce a trilogy. The production team is working diligently to overcome various challenges. Actor Maeda Gordon has been approached by the film's producer to star in the movie, and he has gladly accepted the offer, although there are undisclosed complications surrounding the film's creation.

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Kinnikuman The Lost Legend

Recommendation: Enjiya Re:act similar to Kinnikuman: The Lost Legend
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Enjiya Re:act(演じ屋 Re:act)

2024Japan
ActorActress Female LeadHidden PastInvestigationMiniseriesMysteryActor-Actress Supporting CharacterBlack ComedyComedyDetective Supporting CharacterDramaFound FamilyHomeless Supporting Character

Like Kinnikuman: The Lost Legend, this drama also features Actor, Actress Female Lead, Hidden Past, Investigation, Miniseries, and Mystery themes with a 32% similarity match.

Aika and Tomoki are now part of Enjiya and collaborate to handle acting assignments. One day, while pretending to be victims of a crime, they were mistaken for real victims by a detective during a stakeout. In the ensuing argument with the detective, a homeless man was attacked. Enjiya is now compelled to assist in the case due to impeding the detective's investigation, leading Tomoki to volunteer to go undercover as a homeless person residing in a park in order to uncover the perpetrator's identity.

Recommendation: RoOT similar to Kinnikuman: The Lost Legend
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RoOT(ルート)

2024Japan
DisappearanceEntertainment IndustryInvestigationMiniseriesMysteryAspiring Idol Supporting CharacterClumsy Male LeadMurderOptimistic Male LeadTaxi Driver Supporting CharacterViolence

Like Kinnikuman: The Lost Legend, this drama also features Disappearance, Entertainment Industry, Investigation, Miniseries, and Mystery themes with a 28% similarity match.

Experienced detective Rena teams up with rookie Sato to tackle a routine investigation. However, their progress is hindered when a criminal named Dobu steals their evidence. Feeling discouraged, they decide to shift their focus to examining the life of a taxi driver named Odokawa in order to make amends. This leads them to become involved in a case concerning a missing girl, where they encounter gang members, ambitious students, and unexpected twists at every turn.

Recommendation: Strike it! Painters similar to Kinnikuman: The Lost Legend
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Strike it! Painters(罢工吧!画手)

2017China
InvestigationMiniseriesMystery

Like Kinnikuman: The Lost Legend, this drama also features Investigation, Miniseries, and Mystery themes with a 25% similarity match.

Discover the mysteries concealed within the artist's protest and uncover the reasons behind the adolescents' escapade through the dimensional barrier

Recommendation: Kenichi Endo to Kankuro Kudo no Benkyo Sasete Itadakimasu similar to Kinnikuman: The Lost Legend
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Kenichi Endo to Kankuro Kudo no Benkyo Sasete Itadakimasu(遠藤憲一と宮藤官九郎の勉強させていただきます)

2018Japan
ActorInvestigationMiniseriesMysteryDetective FictionInvestigator Male LeadSuspenseThriller

Like Kinnikuman: The Lost Legend, this drama also features Actor, Investigation, Miniseries, and Mystery themes with a 25% similarity match.

Challenges occur during filming of the show, leading the main actors to reshoot their scenes. Unfortunately, the rest of the cast has already departed from the set. As a result, nearby actors are given the opportunity to take on roles in the series.

Recommendation: Hagure Keiji: Junjoha Series 18 similar to Kinnikuman: The Lost Legend
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Hagure Keiji: Junjoha Series 18(はぐれ刑事純情派 シリーズ18)

2005Japan
InvestigationMiniseriesMystery

Like Kinnikuman: The Lost Legend, this drama also features Investigation, Miniseries, and Mystery themes with a 25% similarity match.

Recommendation: IT Champions similar to Kinnikuman: The Lost Legend
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IT Champions(IT行者)

2014Hong Kong
InvestigationMiniseriesMystery

Like Kinnikuman: The Lost Legend, this drama also features Investigation, Miniseries, and Mystery themes with a 25% similarity match.

The IT industry is reserved for a select group of individuals who possess exceptional intelligence and skills. These individuals are responsible for creating innovative technologies, improving network systems, designing captivating video games, and developing business solutions. Every day, they face difficult challenges in the field of information technology and devise solutions that enhance our lives and provide entertainment.

Recommendation: M no Higeki similar to Kinnikuman: The Lost Legend
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M no Higeki(Mの悲劇)

2005Japan
InvestigationMiniseriesMystery

Like Kinnikuman: The Lost Legend, this drama also features Investigation, Miniseries, and Mystery themes with a 25% similarity match.

When Ando Mamoru was a young boy, he had a frightening encounter with a burglar at his home. This traumatic experience influenced his decision to join a security company, where his strong instinct for danger led to quick promotions. As he prepares for his upcoming engagement to Yuki, the daughter of the company's director Shimaya, Mamoru is filled with happiness. However, during a train ride to an important business meeting, he crosses paths with a woman dressed in mourning attire named Aihara Misa, sparking a series of unexpected events. Though Mamoru does not recognize her, Misa harbors a deep resentment towards him, setting off a chain of unfortunate events in Mamoru's life.

Recommendation: Takeru: Shinjin Sousakan Fairu similar to Kinnikuman: The Lost Legend
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Takeru: Shinjin Sousakan Fairu(タケル 新人捜査官ファイル)

2009Japan
InvestigationMiniseriesMystery

Like Kinnikuman: The Lost Legend, this drama also features Investigation, Miniseries, and Mystery themes with a 25% similarity match.

Recommendation: Fake Kyoto Bijutsu Jiken Emaki similar to Kinnikuman: The Lost Legend
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Fake Kyoto Bijutsu Jiken Emaki(フェイク 京都美術事件絵)

2011Japan
InvestigationMiniseriesMystery

Like Kinnikuman: The Lost Legend, this drama also features Investigation, Miniseries, and Mystery themes with a 25% similarity match.

The narrative takes place in Kyoto and follows Urasawa Yu, a 40-year-old part-time university lecturer who excels at deciphering people's intentions in art-related scenarios and authenticating historical artworks. Despite her social awkwardness, her exceptional judgment allows her to uncover the truth behind different events occurring in her surroundings. (Tokyograph)

Recommendation: Nichome no Homuzu similar to Kinnikuman: The Lost Legend
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Nichome no Homuzu(二丁目のホームズ)

2013Japan
InvestigationMiniseriesMystery

Like Kinnikuman: The Lost Legend, this drama also features Investigation, Miniseries, and Mystery themes with a 25% similarity match.

Difficult cases occur in the 2-chome district, where a unique individual fights against wrongdoing. Presenting themselves as male, but with a feminine spirit, the detective known as Holmes of 2-chome unravels the enigmas.

Recommendation: Tokusou similar to Kinnikuman: The Lost Legend
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Tokusou(トクソウ)

2014Japan
InvestigationMiniseriesMystery

Like Kinnikuman: The Lost Legend, this drama also features Investigation, Miniseries, and Mystery themes with a 25% similarity match.

Special prosecutors are known for their significant investigative powers. Oda Toshiya has recently joined the team led by Onizuka Tsuyoshi, the deputy of the Special Investigation Department, after transferring from the Chiba Public Prosecutors Office. Onizuka's specialized unit is currently focusing on a bribery case involving Dainippon Construction, a prominent construction company responsible for building a dam, and a prefectural governor. Oda has concerns about Onizuka's investigation methods and decides to conduct his own search. Eventually, he discovers a subcontractor involved in the case.

Recommendation: Chi No Shio similar to Kinnikuman: The Lost Legend
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Chi No Shio(地の塩 )

2014Japan
InvestigationMiniseriesMystery

Like Kinnikuman: The Lost Legend, this drama also features Investigation, Miniseries, and Mystery themes with a 25% similarity match.

Archaeologist Kensaku Kamimura uncovers a groundbreaking find that challenges historical beliefs. His discovery in the village of Shiona suggests that humans inhabited Japan during a previously unrecognized period. The revelation attracts attention to the area, drawing new visitors. Editor Rina Sakuma collaborates with Kensaku to document his findings in educational textbooks. As they spend time together, Rina finds herself drawn to Kensaku. Meanwhile, the remains of a missing female student are unearthed at the excavation site where Kensaku is working, sparking Detective Taichi Yukinaga to reopen the cold case. A scholar approaches Rina with claims that Kensaku's discovery has been tampered with.

Recommendation: Utenai Keikan similar to Kinnikuman: The Lost Legend
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Utenai Keikan(撃てない警官)

2016Japan
InvestigationMiniseriesMystery

Like Kinnikuman: The Lost Legend, this drama also features Investigation, Miniseries, and Mystery themes with a 25% similarity match.

One day, Inspector Shibasaki Reiji from the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department's General Affairs Department is held accountable for the mysterious suicide of a subordinate and demoted to a local police station, despite being considered one of the top candidates in the police force. Reiji was instructed by his superior, Nakata, to allow his subordinate Kazuhiko Kido to participate in shooting training, even though Kazuhiko had a history of depression. Following Nakata's orders, Reiji gave Kazuhiko a handgun, which led to Kazuhiko taking his own life. Despite being questioned about the incident, Nakata denied ever giving such instructions regarding Kazuhiko. As Reiji shows love to his family, he is not afraid to use intimidation tactics on his colleagues to advance in his career. After realizing that he was framed, Reiji comes up with a plan to uncover the truth and get back on track in his career.

Recommendation: Nippori Charlies similar to Kinnikuman: The Lost Legend
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Nippori Charlies(日暮里チャーリーズ)

2020Japan
InvestigationMiniseriesMystery

Like Kinnikuman: The Lost Legend, this drama also features Investigation, Miniseries, and Mystery themes with a 25% similarity match.

Led by the enigmatic Charlie, three individuals residing in the "Dark Knight" mansion offer their services to clients free of charge. Yanaka, the playwright, gathers intel, while Imosaka uses his captivating magic skills. Kishi, a master of disguise, can assume a hundred different personas. Will Kishi and his team be able to resolve their clients' issues? And what secrets lie behind Kishi's true identity?

Recommendation: Keishicho Kyokohangakari Higuchi Akira similar to Kinnikuman: The Lost Legend
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Keishicho Kyokohangakari Higuchi Akira(警視庁強行犯係 樋口顕)

2021Japan
InvestigationMiniseriesMystery

Like Kinnikuman: The Lost Legend, this drama also features Investigation, Miniseries, and Mystery themes with a 25% similarity match.

Recommendation: Crosstail: Tantei Kyoushitsu similar to Kinnikuman: The Lost Legend
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Crosstail: Tantei Kyoushitsu(クロステイル ~探偵教室~)

2022Japan
DisappearanceInvestigationMiniseriesMysteryDetective FictionInvestigator Male LeadSchool SettingYouth

Like Kinnikuman: The Lost Legend, this drama also features Disappearance, Investigation, Miniseries, and Mystery themes with a 25% similarity match.

After Tobita Tasuku's father, Jinpei, left a note and vanished on the day of Tasuku's high school graduation, Tasuku found himself burdened with his father's considerable debt while still jobless. Unable to afford the high fees for a private investigation to locate his father, Tasuku sought out the Joker Detective Agency. However, he soon discovered that the cost of attending detective school was much more affordable than hiring a private investigator. With the goal of becoming a detective and finding his missing father, Tasuku made the decision to enroll in the Joker Detective School.

Recommendation: Keishicho Kyokohangakari Higuchi Akira Season 2 similar to Kinnikuman: The Lost Legend
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Keishicho Kyokohangakari Higuchi Akira Season 2(警視庁強行犯係 樋口顕 Season2)

2022Japan
InvestigationMiniseriesMystery

Like Kinnikuman: The Lost Legend, this drama also features Investigation, Miniseries, and Mystery themes with a 25% similarity match.

Recommendation: Fixer Season 3 similar to Kinnikuman: The Lost Legend
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Fixer Season 3(フィクサー Season3)

2023Japan
InvestigationMiniseriesMystery

Like Kinnikuman: The Lost Legend, this drama also features Investigation, Miniseries, and Mystery themes with a 25% similarity match.

Fixer Shitara Kenichi works in the background during a kidnapping incident and the Tokyo gubernatorial election. When former journalist Watanabe Tatsuya catches wind of Kenichi's involvement, he decides to enter the race for the Tokyo gubernatorial election. Simultaneously, the daughter of a prominent construction company's president is taken captive. Kenichi, in talks with the kidnapper, devises a confidential strategy to juggle Tatsuya's campaign and the hostages' release. However, the outcome for Tatsuya remains uncertain. What is the truth concealed behind the abduction? The genuine intentions of "Fixer" Kenichi will finally come to light.

Recommendation: Keiji 7-nin Season 9 similar to Kinnikuman: The Lost Legend
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Keiji 7-nin Season 9(刑事7人 シーズン9)

2023Japan
InvestigationMiniseriesMystery

Like Kinnikuman: The Lost Legend, this drama also features Investigation, Miniseries, and Mystery themes with a 25% similarity match.

Which case poses the greatest challenge for Amagi Yu and the unique members of the newly formed investigation team as they come together once again to solve it

Recommendation: Crime Scene Cleaner similar to Kinnikuman: The Lost Legend
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Crime Scene Cleaner(孔雀魚)

2024Taiwan
InvestigationMiniseriesMystery

Like Kinnikuman: The Lost Legend, this drama also features Investigation, Miniseries, and Mystery themes with a 25% similarity match.

The narrative centers around Zhang Ya Nan, a former student of the police training school who had to leave due to health reasons. She later married a police officer and they had a son named Xiao Qian. Tragically, her husband passed away after a few years of marriage. To support her family, Ya Nan took on a job as a special cases cleaner at Sunshine Cleaning Company. Through this unexpected job, she formed relationships with her colleagues that, while seemingly peripheral, were filled with genuine human connections.

Recommendation: Looking For Dorothy similar to Kinnikuman: The Lost Legend
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Looking For Dorothy(도로시를 찾아라)

2006South Korea
InvestigationMiniseriesMystery

Like Kinnikuman: The Lost Legend, this drama also features Investigation, Miniseries, and Mystery themes with a 25% similarity match.

A community becomes engulfed in anxiety and fear as an increasing number of children vanish without a trace. Amid this turmoil, Soo Ah, the daughter of Ji Soo and Hyun Soo, is abducted as well. In response, a specialized rescue team is assigned to the case, working to uncover the whereabouts of the missing children and determine if they are still alive.

Recommendation: CODE1515 similar to Kinnikuman: The Lost Legend
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CODE1515(コード イチゴーイチゴー)

2020Japan
InvestigationMiniseriesMystery

Like Kinnikuman: The Lost Legend, this drama also features Investigation, Miniseries, and Mystery themes with a 25% similarity match.

Recommendation: Stained similar to Kinnikuman: The Lost Legend
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Stained(心冤)

2019Hong Kong
DisappearanceInvestigationMiniseriesMysteryDetective FictionDetective Male LeadPolice Inspector Female LeadSuspenseThriller

Like Kinnikuman: The Lost Legend, this drama also features Disappearance, Investigation, Miniseries, and Mystery themes with a 24% similarity match.

Inspector Bo Fei Fung is under suspicion for potential criminal involvement and disloyalty to the police department following the sudden disappearance of her husband, Lau Wai Yi, who is now a key suspect in a corruption case as a former police detective. In order to clear her name, Inspector Fung must work alongside detective Kei Tak Sing to unravel the truth behind her husband's vanishing, all while tackling a series of real-life high-profile crime cases in Hong Kong.

Recommendation: Bonkura similar to Kinnikuman: The Lost Legend
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Bonkura(ぼんくら)

2014Japan
DisappearanceInvestigationMiniseriesMysteryNovel AdaptationDeathHistoricalMurderPolice Officer Male Lead

Like Kinnikuman: The Lost Legend, this drama also features Disappearance, Investigation, Miniseries, and Mystery themes with a 24% similarity match.

The murder of a vegetable seller is the beginning of a series of disappearances in a building. Constable Izutsu Heishiro becomes suspicious and sympathetic towards the residents, prompting him to investigate the cases. With the help of his nephew Yuminosuke, Izutsu uncovers a mystery from 17 years ago, hidden by the landowner Minatoya Soemon.

Recommendation: Ame ni Kieta Himawari similar to Kinnikuman: The Lost Legend
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Ame ni Kieta Himawari(雨に消えた向日葵)

2022Japan
DisappearanceInvestigationMiniseriesMysteryNovel AdaptationDetective FictionDetective Male LeadDramaPolice Officer Male Lead

Like Kinnikuman: The Lost Legend, this drama also features Disappearance, Investigation, Miniseries, and Mystery themes with a 24% similarity match.

Nara Kenichi, a police officer, is assigned to investigate the disappearance of an 11-year-old girl named Ishioka Aoi. The circumstances surrounding her disappearance - whether she was kidnapped, had an accident, or ran away due to her parents' impending divorce - remain unknown. Kenichi is particularly invested in this case due to his younger sister Mayuko's emotional trauma from a past attack, and he is determined to prevent a similar incident from occurring.

Recommendation: Tabloid (2025) similar to Kinnikuman: The Lost Legend
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Tabloid (2025)(死了一個娛樂女記者之後)

2025Taiwan
Entertainment IndustryInvestigationMiniseriesMysteryNovel AdaptationDeathJournalist Female LeadMultiple MainsMurder

Like Kinnikuman: The Lost Legend, this drama also features Entertainment Industry, Investigation, Miniseries, and Mystery themes with a 24% similarity match.

Senior entertainment journalist Liu Chih Chun is shocked to discover that her colleague Lin Pei Ting, a junior reporter, passed away at a party involving sex and drugs. This incident severely tarnishes the reputation of the magazine they both worked for. In her role as Lin's supervisor, Chih Chun must delve into the circumstances surrounding Lin's death in order to salvage her own career. Using the notebook that Lin left behind, Chih Chun retraces Lin's actions and uncovers that Lin was undercover as a prostitute to investigate the entertainment industry's sex scandals. This revelation is only the beginning of a much larger story. Balancing on the edge between truth and self-preservation, Liu Chih Chun is committed to exposing the full truth, despite the risks involved.

Recommendation: Omiyasan 5 similar to Kinnikuman: The Lost Legend
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Omiyasan 5(おみやさん5)

2006Japan
InvestigationMiniseriesMysteryAdapted From A Manga

Like Kinnikuman: The Lost Legend, this drama also features Investigation, Miniseries, and Mystery themes with a 23% similarity match.

Recommendation: Keishichou Sousa Ikkachou Season 3 similar to Kinnikuman: The Lost Legend
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Keishichou Sousa Ikkachou Season 3(警視庁・捜査一課長シーズン3)

2018Japan
InvestigationMiniseriesMysteryDetective Male Lead

Like Kinnikuman: The Lost Legend, this drama also features Investigation, Miniseries, and Mystery themes with a 23% similarity match.

Season 3 of the show will introduce new cases to captivate mystery enthusiasts, along with featuring details about real-life Japan.

Recommendation: Omiyasan 4 similar to Kinnikuman: The Lost Legend
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Omiyasan 4(おみやさん4)

2005Japan
InvestigationMiniseriesMysteryAdapted From A Manga

Like Kinnikuman: The Lost Legend, this drama also features Investigation, Miniseries, and Mystery themes with a 23% similarity match.

Recommendation: Compete: Cartel Hunters similar to Kinnikuman: The Lost Legend
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Compete: Cartel Hunters(競爭之合謀有罪)

2022Hong Kong
InvestigationMiniseriesMysteryDrama

Like Kinnikuman: The Lost Legend, this drama also features Investigation, Miniseries, and Mystery themes with a 23% similarity match.

Based on actual cases, the narratives in the series captivate viewers and raise awareness about relevant topics with their authentic storylines and characters. The focus of this show is on the members of the Investigation Team within the Commission, tackling a total of 4 different cases throughout the series.

Recommendation: Omiyasan 8 similar to Kinnikuman: The Lost Legend
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Omiyasan 8(おみやさん8)

2011Japan
InvestigationMiniseriesMysteryAdapted From A Manga

Like Kinnikuman: The Lost Legend, this drama also features Investigation, Miniseries, and Mystery themes with a 23% similarity match.

Recommendation: Omiyasan 2 similar to Kinnikuman: The Lost Legend
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Omiyasan 2(おみやさん2)

2003Japan
InvestigationMiniseriesMysteryAdapted From A Manga

Like Kinnikuman: The Lost Legend, this drama also features Investigation, Miniseries, and Mystery themes with a 23% similarity match.

Recommendation: Message similar to Kinnikuman: The Lost Legend
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Message(メッセージ)

2003Japan
InvestigationMiniseriesMysteryJournalism

Like Kinnikuman: The Lost Legend, this drama also features Investigation, Miniseries, and Mystery themes with a 23% similarity match.

This rapid-paced narrative follows the journey of three young women immersed in the realm of investigative journalism. Kyoko Mukai, previously contentedly employed in the children's literature division of a prominent publishing company, finds herself abruptly reassigned to the editorial team of a notorious tabloid known for its boundary-pushing content. Transitioning from tales of whimsy to a world of exposés and controversies centered around crime, corruption, and scandal, Kyoko is joined by two new colleagues: Eri Nagase, specializing in sex scandals despite her advanced degree in mass communication, and Ayumi Takeuchi, relegated to desk duties while awaiting her chance to report on a story. Their enigmatic boss, a former top journalist at a major newspaper who left to pursue freelance work a decade ago under mysterious circumstances, adds to the intrigue. As events unfold, a significant news story from the past resurfaces, drawing the young women into an unforeseen chain of events...

Recommendation: Kyohansha (2003) similar to Kinnikuman: The Lost Legend
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Kyohansha (2003)(共犯者)

2003Japan
InvestigationMiniseriesMysterySecret

Like Kinnikuman: The Lost Legend, this drama also features Investigation, Miniseries, and Mystery themes with a 23% similarity match.

For the last 15 years, Fuyukawa Misaki has led a solitary life, carefully guarding her hidden secret. As the deadline for the statute of limitations on her colleague's murder approaches, a mysterious stranger enters Misaki's life, claiming, "I am aware of your secret." Is he a potential ally or adversary? The enigmatic man, withholding personal details, proposes a deal to live with Misaki in return for keeping her secret safe. Thus begins an unusual living arrangement. Who is this man and what are his intentions? Meanwhile, traditional detective Kiba suspects Misaki as the culprit from the unsolved murder case 15 years ago and is determined to gather evidence to support his theory. As this unique blend of romance and suspense unravels, you must piece together clues to solve the perplexing murder mystery before time runs out.

Recommendation: Kemonomichi similar to Kinnikuman: The Lost Legend
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Kemonomichi( けものみち)

2006Japan
InvestigationMiniseriesMysteryNovel Adaptation

Like Kinnikuman: The Lost Legend, this drama also features Investigation, Miniseries, and Mystery themes with a 23% similarity match.

Animal Trail, a natural path created by the movement of wildlife, can be a lifesaver for individuals who find themselves lost in the wilderness. One day, a woman who feels overwhelmed by her difficult circumstances unexpectedly encounters a man. Desperate for a change, she decides to trust the stranger's guidance and see where the "Animal Trail" will take her. Will this path bring her joy and fulfillment, or will it lead her astray?

Recommendation: Kimi Hannin Janai yo ne? similar to Kinnikuman: The Lost Legend
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Kimi Hannin Janai yo ne?(キミ犯人じゃないよね?)

2008Japan
InvestigationMiniseriesMysteryComedy

Like Kinnikuman: The Lost Legend, this drama also features Investigation, Miniseries, and Mystery themes with a 23% similarity match.

Morita Sakura is an unconventional "freeter" with aspirations of becoming a mystery novel author. Throughout the series, she takes on different part-time jobs while assisting Officer Udagawa, a detective who recognizes her exceptional memory and deductive abilities. In contrast, Udagawa, who entered the police force due to his father's influence, is somewhat incompetent and often develops feelings for female suspects. --Tokyograph

Recommendation: Rinjo similar to Kinnikuman: The Lost Legend
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Rinjo(臨場)

2009Japan
InvestigationMiniseriesMysteryForensic Medical Examiner Male Lead

Like Kinnikuman: The Lost Legend, this drama also features Investigation, Miniseries, and Mystery themes with a 23% similarity match.

Kuraishi Yoshio is a well-known medical examiner recognized for his sharp observational skills and meticulous investigative techniques. According to police jargon, "rinjo" refers to the preliminary examination conducted at the crime scene. (Tokyograph)

Recommendation: Keishicho Keizoku Sosahan similar to Kinnikuman: The Lost Legend
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Keishicho Keizoku Sosahan(警視庁継続捜査班)

2010Japan
InvestigationMiniseriesMysteryCriminal Profiler Female Lead

Like Kinnikuman: The Lost Legend, this drama also features Investigation, Miniseries, and Mystery themes with a 23% similarity match.

Manami Kishi, an instructor at the police academy, is highly respected for her expertise in profiling. Following the removal of the time limit for murder cases, the Tokyo Metropolitan Police reaches out to Manami Kishi for assistance in solving previously unsolved cases. Utilizing cutting-edge scientific methods, she tirelessly pursues justice by apprehending the perpetrators.

Recommendation: Omiyasan 7 similar to Kinnikuman: The Lost Legend
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Omiyasan 7(おみやさん7)

2010Japan
InvestigationMiniseriesMysteryAdapted From A Manga

Like Kinnikuman: The Lost Legend, this drama also features Investigation, Miniseries, and Mystery themes with a 23% similarity match.

Recommendation: Houkago wa Mystery Totomo ni similar to Kinnikuman: The Lost Legend
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Houkago wa Mystery Totomo ni(放課後はミステリーとともに)

2012Japan
InvestigationMiniseriesMysteryComedy

Like Kinnikuman: The Lost Legend, this drama also features Investigation, Miniseries, and Mystery themes with a 23% similarity match.

Kawaguchi portrays Kirigamine Ryo, the vice-president of the detective club at Koigakubo Academy. Despite her self-assured demeanor while tackling school mysteries, her deductions often have inconsistencies. While she may struggle to solve cases right away, she eventually arrives at the correct answers with assistance from her peers. Hayami will take on the role of Ishizaki Hiromi, an unconventional biology teacher.

Recommendation: Sennyuu Tantei Tokage similar to Kinnikuman: The Lost Legend
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Sennyuu Tantei Tokage( 潜入探偵トカゲ )

2013Japan
InvestigationMiniseriesMysteryDrama

Like Kinnikuman: The Lost Legend, this drama also features Investigation, Miniseries, and Mystery themes with a 23% similarity match.

Tokage possesses an exceptional memory and shares Sherlock Holmes' meticulous nature. Before transitioning to a private investigator, he served as a top detective in the Metropolitan Police Department. However, a tragic error resulting in the loss of his partner led him to resign and pursue a career in private investigation. Despite his strong commitment to justice and determination to combat crime, his distant demeanor and lack of trust make collaboration challenging. These traits likely stem from the trauma of losing his partner. The storyline follows Tokage and his assistant as they collaborate with the Metropolitan Police Department on covert operations to solve complex and long-standing cases.

Recommendation: Kaiki Daisakusen: Mystery File similar to Kinnikuman: The Lost Legend
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Kaiki Daisakusen: Mystery File(怪奇大作戦 ― ミステリー・ファイル)

2013Japan
InvestigationMiniseriesMysterySci-Fi

Like Kinnikuman: The Lost Legend, this drama also features Investigation, Miniseries, and Mystery themes with a 23% similarity match.

A television series follows the adventures of a unique team of scientific investigators known as SRI as they delve into unresolved enigmatic crimes with a scientific twist.

Recommendation: Tenshi wa Mop wo Motte similar to Kinnikuman: The Lost Legend
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Tenshi wa Mop wo Motte(天使はモップを持って)

2013Japan
InvestigationMiniseriesMysteryComedy

Like Kinnikuman: The Lost Legend, this drama also features Investigation, Miniseries, and Mystery themes with a 23% similarity match.

In the film, Kitano portrays a skilled cleaner who not only solves mysteries but also brings emotional healing to the individuals she encounters while working in an office building.

Recommendation: Team - Keishicho Tokubetsu Hanzai Sousa Honbu similar to Kinnikuman: The Lost Legend
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Team - Keishicho Tokubetsu Hanzai Sousa Honbu(TEAM~警視庁特別犯罪捜査本部)

2014Japan
InvestigationMiniseriesMysteryPolice Department Setting

Like Kinnikuman: The Lost Legend, this drama also features Investigation, Miniseries, and Mystery themes with a 23% similarity match.

Saku Shingo, a non-career police officer, quickly advanced to the position of director at a young age within the First Investigative Division of the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department. As one of the ten directors in the division, his role involves leading investigation task forces in response to major crimes like murder and kidnapping. These task forces typically consist of 40 to 100 investigators from various police departments. Saku's leadership at the scene of an investigation involves coordinating the team and developing a thorough plan. Despite his reserved demeanor, he is driven by a strong sense of justice and duty.

Recommendation: Maruho no Onna - Houken Hanzai Chousain similar to Kinnikuman: The Lost Legend
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Maruho no Onna - Houken Hanzai Chousain(マルホの女~保険犯罪調査員~)

2014Japan
InvestigationMiniseriesMysteryDrama

Like Kinnikuman: The Lost Legend, this drama also features Investigation, Miniseries, and Mystery themes with a 23% similarity match.

Kashiwagi Natsuko, a long-time resident of the United States, recently joined Adjust Research, an insurance investigation agency, as a new detective. Despite her scientific brilliance and considerable wealth, she often feels like she doesn't quite fit in with the highly logical Japanese society. In contrast, Tono Aki is a seasoned investigator at the same firm, hailing from the historic district of Tokyo and having a rough upbringing that has made her quite frugal. Despite her past as a troublemaker, she possesses exceptional memory and instincts. Together, Natsuko and Aki form an unconventional team as they tackle sophisticated crimes related to insurance fraud and uncover the truth.

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Shi no Zouki(死の臓器)

2015Japan
InvestigationMiniseriesMysteryCrime

Like Kinnikuman: The Lost Legend, this drama also features Investigation, Miniseries, and Mystery themes with a 23% similarity match.

Kyota Numazaki, the head of a television program production company, stumbles upon a deceased woman in a forest near Mount Fuji. The autopsy reveals that she died from exposure to the cold, but her kidney had been surgically removed. Detective Shiroi questions the findings of the autopsy report. Meanwhile, Haruko Takakura, a patient in need of dialysis, is denied a kidney donation from her daughter by Dr. Seiichiro Hino. At the hospital, a man and a woman with injuries are admitted, and it is discovered that they underwent an illegal kidney transplant. The hospital director, Isamu Ota, alerts the authorities about the organ trafficking scheme. Dr. Seiichiro Hino, who performed the transplant, is called in for questioning by the police. Kyota Numazaki decides to feature the connection between the deceased woman and the organ trade on his TV program.

Recommendation: Ranmaru Kami no Shita wo Motsu Otoko similar to Kinnikuman: The Lost Legend
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Ranmaru Kami no Shita wo Motsu Otoko(神の舌を持つ男)

2016Japan
InvestigationMiniseriesMysteryComedy

Like Kinnikuman: The Lost Legend, this drama also features Investigation, Miniseries, and Mystery themes with a 23% similarity match.

Tomonaga Ranmaru, Kamekanbo Hikaru, and Miyazawa Kanji, brought together by a series of unexpected events, travel across Japan in a car to visit hot spring inns where they can eat and rest. Their main goal is to find a mysterious hot spring geisha named Miyabi.

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FACE - Cyber Hanzai Tokusouhan(フェイス―サイバー犯罪特捜班)

2017Japan
InvestigationMiniseriesMysteryDrama

Like Kinnikuman: The Lost Legend, this drama also features Investigation, Miniseries, and Mystery themes with a 23% similarity match.

Yuki Rin lost her parents and has been residing with her elder sibling Koichiro. Koichiro used to work as an IT specialist for the government before being lured by a dangerous cyber crime organization a year ago. This event marked the downfall of Rin's once happy and ordinary life. Despite being shot by her brother, Rin miraculously survived. She was then enlisted into FACE, a covert cyber crime investigation unit established by the Cabinet, due to her exceptional profiling skills recognized by Minegishi Shugoro. With faith in Minegishi, Rin decides to join forces with the unit's members in the fight against cyber crime threats that could potentially destabilize the country.

Recommendation: Shukan Tsuikyu Premium similar to Kinnikuman: The Lost Legend
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Shukan Tsuikyu Premium(週刊追求 PREMIUM)

2021Japan
InvestigationMiniseriesMysteryWeb Series

Like Kinnikuman: The Lost Legend, this drama also features Investigation, Miniseries, and Mystery themes with a 23% similarity match.

Recommendation: Keiji to Kenji, Tokidoki Hanji similar to Kinnikuman: The Lost Legend
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Keiji to Kenji, Tokidoki Hanji(ケイジとケンジ、時々ハンジ。)

2023Japan
InvestigationMiniseriesMysteryDetective Male Lead

Like Kinnikuman: The Lost Legend, this drama also features Investigation, Miniseries, and Mystery themes with a 23% similarity match.

Gota Nakaido is a detective stationed at the Minatomirai Police Station in Yokohama, Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan. Before joining the police force, he worked as a high school Physical Education (PE) teacher for 8 years following his graduation from university. His decision to pursue a career in law enforcement was driven by his desire to combat negative influences that impact students. Despite facing obstacles in academic studies, Gota is dedicated to his work in apprehending criminals. He finds fulfillment in receiving gratitude from victims for his efforts in capturing wrongdoers.