Kioku Sosa: Shinjuku Higashisho Jiken File (2019) - Asian drama recommendation
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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
Assistant Commissioner Supporting CharacterChief Of Police Supporting CharacterDetective FictionInvestigationMysteryPolice Department SettingPolice Inspector Supporting CharacterPolice Officer Female LeadPolice ProceduralPolice Sergeant Supporting CharacterSuspenseThriller

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 FictionInvestigationMysteryPolice Department SettingPolice Inspector Supporting CharacterPolice Officer Female LeadPolice Sergeant Supporting CharacterSuspenseThrillerDetective Male LeadDetective Supporting CharacterMiniseries

Like Kioku Sosa: Shinjuku Higashisho Jiken File (2019), this drama also features Detective Fiction, Investigation, Mystery, Police Department Setting, Police Inspector Supporting Character, Police Officer Female Lead, Police Sergeant Supporting Character, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 60% 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.

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Tokuso 9(特捜9)

2018Japan
Detective FictionInvestigationMysteryPolice Department SettingPolice ProceduralSuspenseThrillerDetective Male LeadMiniseries

Like Kioku Sosa: Shinjuku Higashisho Jiken File (2019), this drama also features Detective Fiction, Investigation, Mystery, Police Department Setting, Police Procedural, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 50% 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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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 FictionMysteryPolice Department SettingPolice Inspector Supporting CharacterPolice Officer Female LeadPolice Sergeant Supporting CharacterThrillerDetective Male LeadDetective Supporting CharacterMiniseriesPolice Officer Supporting Character

Like Kioku Sosa: Shinjuku Higashisho Jiken File (2019), this drama also features Chief Of Police Supporting Character, Detective Fiction, Mystery, Police Department Setting, Police Inspector Supporting Character, Police Officer Female Lead, Police Sergeant Supporting Character, and Thriller themes with a 50% 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.

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Tokuso 9 Season 2(特捜9 season2)

2019Japan
Detective FictionInvestigationMysteryPolice Department SettingSuspenseThrillerDetective Male Lead

Like Kioku Sosa: Shinjuku Higashisho Jiken File (2019), this drama also features Detective Fiction, Investigation, Mystery, Police Department Setting, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 46% similarity match.

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Tokuso 9 Season 4(特捜9 season4)

2021Japan
Detective FictionInvestigationMysteryPolice Department SettingSuspenseThrillerDetective Male Lead

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Tokuso 9 Season 3(特捜9 season3)

2020Japan
Detective FictionInvestigationMysteryPolice Department SettingSuspenseThrillerDetective Male LeadMiniseries

Like Kioku Sosa: Shinjuku Higashisho Jiken File (2019), this drama also features Detective Fiction, Investigation, Mystery, Police Department Setting, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 43% 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.

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Kiraware Kansatsukan Otonashi Ichiroku(嫌われ監察官 音無一六)

2022Japan
Detective FictionInvestigationMysteryPolice Department SettingSuspenseThrillerInvestigator Male LeadMiniseries

Like Kioku Sosa: Shinjuku Higashisho Jiken File (2019), this drama also features Detective Fiction, Investigation, Mystery, Police Department Setting, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 43% similarity match.

An inspector known as 'the enforcer within the police force' is responsible for investigating corruption among police officers, a role despised by many within the department. One such inspector, Ichiroku Otonashi, is tasked not only with monitoring police conduct but also overseeing case investigations. Referred to as the "unpopular inspector," Otonashi operates under the guidance of Senju Ryoko, the head of the Metropolitan Police Department's police affairs division. Despite facing animosity from his colleagues, Otonashi remains committed to upholding his own sense of justice and excels in his role through astute observations and innovative thinking. Willing to tackle even the most challenging cases, he consistently delivers impressive results.

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National Heroes(国门英雄)

2011China
Detective FictionInvestigationMysterySuspenseThrillerDetective Male Lead

Like Kioku Sosa: Shinjuku Higashisho Jiken File (2019), this drama also features Detective Fiction, Investigation, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 38% similarity match.

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

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The Spectator(旁觀者)

2023Hong Kong
InvestigationMysteryPolice Officer Female LeadSuspenseThrillerSpecial Ability

Like Kioku Sosa: Shinjuku Higashisho Jiken File (2019), this drama also features Investigation, Mystery, Police Officer Female Lead, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 38% similarity match.

The policewoman Yao Zi Ru, who is highly sensitive to her external environment and the emotions of others, relies on her acute sense of touch to crack the case. While most people were once mere onlookers, the world is filled with more wrongdoers than criminals due to acts of cold violence and emotional abuse that are not considered crimes. Everything changed when she crossed paths with Wang Mi Xi, a restaurant owner who shared her empathy, leading to a romantic connection between the two. As the previously elusive perpetrators started turning up dead with traces of burnt sage nearby, it became clear that a vigilante known as the "Sage Killer" was on a mission to cleanse the world. As Yao Zi Ru relentlessly pursued the killer, she never expected to discover that Mi Xi was behind the murders. Unable to stand by as a bystander, Mi Xi resorted to extreme measures, forcing both individuals to make difficult choices.

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Shiritsu Tantei Hama Mike(私立探偵濱マイク)

2002Japan
Detective FictionInvestigationMysterySuspenseThrillerInvestigator Male Lead

Like Kioku Sosa: Shinjuku Higashisho Jiken File (2019), this drama also features Detective Fiction, Investigation, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 38% similarity match.

Meet Mike Yokohama, a private investigator known for his chain-smoking habit, witty remarks, and fondness for women, particularly his younger sister Akane. Despite his financial struggles, Mike is willing to take on any job, whether it's locating a missing animal or investigating unfaithful partners. However, when faced with a risky and questionable case, Mike proves his skills and bravery. Follow this contemporary hero as he navigates the city streets in a fresh adventure with each episode.

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TENSHI TO AKUMA - Mikaiketsu Jiken Tokumei Koshouka(天使と悪魔 - 未解決事件匿名交渉課)

2015Japan
InvestigationMysteryPolice Department SettingSuspenseThrillerMiniseries

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Makita Hikari serves as a police officer known for her sincere nature and trusting demeanor towards others. Despite her genuine personality, she often falls victim to deception by suspects, leading her to be reassigned to a mundane role in the cold case resource room. One day, an enigmatic individual named Chajima Ryunosuke emerges and introduces Hikari to the newly established Cold Case Anonymous Investigation Unit within the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department. This unit focuses on resolving unsolved cases by granting leniency to suspects in exchange for information on the main perpetrators. Interestingly, Ryunosuke Chajima himself is a cunning lawyer, and his reasons for joining the Cold Case Anonymous Investigation Unit remain a mystery.

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Aibo Season 17(相棒 season17)

2018Japan
InvestigationMysteryPolice Department SettingSuspenseThrillerPolice Inspector Male Lead

Like Kioku Sosa: Shinjuku Higashisho Jiken File (2019), this drama also features Investigation, Mystery, Police Department Setting, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 38% similarity match.

Aoki Toshio, a cybersecurity task force investigator, is reassigned to the Special Missions Section as a consequence of his actions. He harbors animosity towards Sugishita Ukyo and Kaburagi Wataru, and has been scheming to disrupt the team from within. How will his presence impact the dynamics of the Special Missions Section? (jdramas.wordpress.com)

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Tokuso 9 Season 5(特捜9 season5)

2022Japan
InvestigationMysteryPolice Department SettingSuspenseThrillerDetective Supporting Character

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Has there been any recent progress in the dynamic between the distinctive detectives? The team of special investigators, each with their own unique traits, persist in their usual clashes but are united in their dedication to solving cases and conducting thorough investigations. Furthermore, the hidden past of detective Shindo Ryo is slowly coming to light, potentially altering his connection with detective Asawa Naoki. And to add to the mix, a new recruit has joined their ranks.

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Detective Cheng Xu(侦探成旭之龙城岁月)

2008China
Detective FictionInvestigationMysterySuspenseThrillerDetective Male Lead

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Honcho Azumi(ハンチョウ ~神南署安積班~)

2009Japan
InvestigationMysteryPolice Department SettingPolice ProceduralSuspenseThrillerNovel AdaptationDetective Male LeadLawTeamwork

Like Kioku Sosa: Shinjuku Higashisho Jiken File (2019), this drama also features Investigation, Mystery, Police Department Setting, Police Procedural, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 38% similarity match.

In this tale, we follow the detectives working at the Jinnan Police Station located in Harajuku, Tokyo. The head of the Criminal Affairs Department, Azumi Tsuyoshi, typically has faith in his team and avoids meddling in their inquiries. However, the situation takes a turn when a deceased body is discovered in the vicinity. Toyo Ota, a resident nearby, is witnessed shouting into a microphone directed at the victim's residence. Intrigued by this peculiar behavior, Azumi decides to delve into the investigation personally. As he engages in conversation with Toyo, a bond forms between them. Much to Azumi's astonishment, Toyo confesses the following day to being the perpetrator behind the woman's demise and willingly surrenders to the authorities.

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Aibo Season 13(相棒 season13)

2014Japan
InvestigationMysteryPolice Department SettingSuspenseThrillerActionPolice Inspector Male Lead

Like Kioku Sosa: Shinjuku Higashisho Jiken File (2019), this drama also features Investigation, Mystery, Police Department Setting, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 36% similarity match.

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Aibo Season 5(相棒 season5)

2006Japan
InvestigationMysteryPolice Department SettingSuspenseThrillerActionPolice Inspector Male Lead

Like Kioku Sosa: Shinjuku Higashisho Jiken File (2019), this drama also features Investigation, Mystery, Police Department Setting, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 36% similarity match.

The Special Mission Task Team, led by Ukyo Sugishita within the Metropolitan Police Department, is often underestimated in terms of its significance. This team, comparable to The Odd Couple in Japan, tackles perplexing cases using unconventional and innovative methods.

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Keiji no Genba Season 2(刑事の現場2 )

2009Japan
Detective FictionInvestigationMysterySuspenseThrillerDetective Male LeadMiniseries

Like Kioku Sosa: Shinjuku Higashisho Jiken File (2019), this drama also features Detective Fiction, Investigation, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 36% 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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Breaking the Shadows(乌云之上)

2025China
InvestigationMysteryPolice Officer Female LeadSuspenseThrillerBetrayalWeb Series

Like Kioku Sosa: Shinjuku Higashisho Jiken File (2019), this drama also features Investigation, Mystery, Police Officer Female Lead, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 36% similarity match.

Han Qing, a dedicated female police officer with the Criminal Investigation Team, is known for her strong work ethic. She has worked alongside her partner, Zhong Wei, for many years until he vanished two months ago while pursuing a suspect. Determined to uncover the truth, Han Qing has been diligently searching for any leads on Zhong Wei's whereabouts. As she delves into a new case, she unexpectedly uncovers a link to Zhong Wei's disappearance, leading her into a dangerous web of organized crime.

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Speak for the Dead(盲点)

2025China
InvestigationMysteryPolice Officer Female LeadSuspenseThrillerDramaWeb Series

Like Kioku Sosa: Shinjuku Higashisho Jiken File (2019), this drama also features Investigation, Mystery, Police Officer Female Lead, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 36% similarity match.

In the shadowy streets of Blue Harbor City, An Ying, a female detective, keeps a close eye on the city's heartbeat, delving into its darker side. A peculiar car crash, involving five bodies concealing a significant amount of drugs, brought the skilled doctor Leng Wen Yu into the spotlight. However, a sudden blaze at the medical school tragically claimed Leng Wen Yu's life during the investigation, leaving the trail cold. Refusing to believe her brother's supposed suicide, Leng Wen Qi resolved to become a forensic specialist to seek justice for him. Fast forward five years, An Ying has evolved into a resilient single mother and a top-notch police captain after enduring life's trials. Meanwhile, Leng Wen Qi successfully completed medical school. By twist of fate, the two reunite at a crime scene and, aided by journalist Xiao Chen, unite forces to unravel the mysteries behind several suspicious deaths.

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Aibo(相棒)

2002Japan
InvestigationMysteryPolice Department SettingSuspenseThrillerActionPolice Inspector Male Lead

Like Kioku Sosa: Shinjuku Higashisho Jiken File (2019), this drama also features Investigation, Mystery, Police Department Setting, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 36% similarity match.

Tokumei Gakari, also known as the Special Mission Task Team, holds a less significant status within the Metropolitan Police Department. Referred to as the "specialists in handling oversized garbage," this team is overseen by Ukyo Sugishita. Ukyo has gained the nickname "the guardian of human resources" due to the belief that those who work under him tend to depart from the team. However, there is a darker reason behind this moniker. Upon Ukyo's arrival at the department with a secret mission, all of his subordinates met mysterious deaths. Despite efforts to conceal the truth, Ukyo teams up with his partner Kaoru Kameyama, a passionate and straightforward individual, to uncover the real stories behind the cases they face.

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Aibo Season 6(相棒 season6)

2007Japan
InvestigationMysteryPolice Department SettingSuspenseThrillerActionPolice Inspector Male Lead

Like Kioku Sosa: Shinjuku Higashisho Jiken File (2019), this drama also features Investigation, Mystery, Police Department Setting, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 36% similarity match.

The Special Mission Task Team, led by Ukyo Sugishita, holds a humble position within the Metropolitan Police Department. Working alongside his partner, they tackle perplexing cases in unconventional and surprising ways, resembling Japan's unique take on The Odd Couple.

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Aibo Season 2(相棒 season2)

2003Japan
InvestigationMysteryPolice Department SettingSuspenseThrillerActionPolice Inspector Male Lead

Like Kioku Sosa: Shinjuku Higashisho Jiken File (2019), this drama also features Investigation, Mystery, Police Department Setting, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 36% similarity match.

The Special Mission Task Team, led by Ukyo Sugishita within the Metropolitan Police Department, holds a less prominent position than one might assume. Working alongside partner Kaoru Kameyama, the team tackles perplexing cases in unconventional and daring ways, resembling Japan's own version of The Odd Couple.

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Aibo Season 3(相棒 season3)

2004Japan
InvestigationMysteryPolice Department SettingSuspenseThrillerActionPolice Inspector Male Lead

Like Kioku Sosa: Shinjuku Higashisho Jiken File (2019), this drama also features Investigation, Mystery, Police Department Setting, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 36% similarity match.

The Special Mission Task Team, led by Ukyo Sugishita and his partner Kaoru Kameyama, operates within the Metropolitan Police Department's lower ranks. Despite its seemingly unimpressive status, the team tackles unconventional cases with a unique and creative approach, reminiscent of The Odd Couple.

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Aibo Season 4(相棒 season4)

2005Japan
InvestigationMysteryPolice Department SettingSuspenseThrillerActionPolice Inspector Male Lead

Like Kioku Sosa: Shinjuku Higashisho Jiken File (2019), this drama also features Investigation, Mystery, Police Department Setting, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 36% similarity match.

The Special Mission Task Team, led by Ukyo Sugishita within the Metropolitan Police Department, may not hold a high rank but is known for its unique approach to solving puzzling cases alongside partner Kaoru Kameyama. Often compared to The Odd Couple, this team tackles unconventional cases in Japan.

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Koshonin(交渉人)

2008Japan
InvestigationMysteryPolice Department SettingSuspenseThrillerMiniseriesNegotiator Female Lead

Like Kioku Sosa: Shinjuku Higashisho Jiken File (2019), this drama also features Investigation, Mystery, Police Department Setting, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 36% similarity match.

In a contemporary society where violent crimes are increasing, there exists a team dedicated to resolving cases without resorting to violence. This team is the Special Investigation Team (SIT) of the metropolitan police. Unlike other units that intervene after a crime has occurred, the SIT operates on-site as crimes are unfolding. They engage in high-risk missions, confronting criminals and skillfully negotiating with them. Due to the strict police hierarchy that limits negotiators' actions, the SIT is predominantly male and operates under strict discipline. Despite being a minority as a female negotiator, Usagi Reiko fearlessly battles on the front lines, challenging both criminals and the constraints within her organization.

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Aibo Season 7(相棒 season7)

2008Japan
InvestigationMysteryPolice Department SettingSuspenseThrillerActionPolice Inspector Male Lead

Like Kioku Sosa: Shinjuku Higashisho Jiken File (2019), this drama also features Investigation, Mystery, Police Department Setting, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 36% similarity match.

The Special Mission Task Team, led by Ukyo Sugishita and his partner Kaoru Kameyama, is situated in the lower ranks of the Metropolitan Police Department. Despite its seemingly insignificant status, this team tackles perplexing cases in unique and unconventional ways, resembling Japan's own version of The Odd Couple.

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Keiji no Genba(刑事の現場 )

2008Japan
Detective FictionInvestigationMysterySuspenseThrillerDetective Male LeadMiniseries

Like Kioku Sosa: Shinjuku Higashisho Jiken File (2019), this drama also features Detective Fiction, Investigation, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 36% 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.

Recommendation: Koshonin Season 2 similar to Kioku Sosa: Shinjuku Higashisho Jiken File (2019)
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Koshonin Season 2(交渉人 2)

2009Japan
InvestigationMysteryPolice Department SettingSuspenseThrillerMiniseriesNegotiator Female Lead

Like Kioku Sosa: Shinjuku Higashisho Jiken File (2019), this drama also features Investigation, Mystery, Police Department Setting, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 36% similarity match.

The latest season begins with a series of fatal occurrences linked to firearms distributed to different individuals by an individual referred to as "Summer Claus." These weapons appear to be from a set of 27 stolen guns, with 14 of them already distributed. Usagi and the SIT team must now retrieve the remaining 13 firearms before additional harm is done. (Tokyograph)

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Aibo Season 8(相棒 season8)

2009Japan
InvestigationMysteryPolice Department SettingSuspenseThrillerActionPolice Inspector Male Lead

Like Kioku Sosa: Shinjuku Higashisho Jiken File (2019), this drama also features Investigation, Mystery, Police Department Setting, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 36% similarity match.

Inspector Sugishita Ukyo, the leader of the Special Missions Division, comes back from a trip to London and is given a ride home by Assistant Inspector Kanbe Takeru in his sports car, even though Ukyo didn't request it. During their journey, Ukyo spots officers from the Metropolitan Police Department carrying out an operation in Chiba Prefecture, which is outside their usual jurisdiction, sparking his curiosity. The officers were on motorcycles, but when Ukyo tries to track them down, they suddenly disappear. Perplexed, Ukyo decides to launch a thorough investigation. Onoda Koken, the Head of the National Police Agency's Secretariat, approaches Ukyo with news that worries him - Honda Atsuto, a prominent figure in the radical group "Red Canary," has returned to Japan in secret.

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Chase (2010)(チェイス~国税査察官~)

2010Japan
Detective FictionInvestigationMysterySuspenseThrillerDramaMiniseries

Like Kioku Sosa: Shinjuku Higashisho Jiken File (2019), this drama also features Detective Fiction, Investigation, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 36% similarity match.

The tale revolves around Haruma Sosuke, an experienced tax inspector, and Murakumo Shuji, a proficient consultant specializing in tax evasion. Haruma believed that his simple life and the world of tax evasion were unrelated, until one day their paths crossed...

Recommendation: Aibo Season 10 similar to Kioku Sosa: Shinjuku Higashisho Jiken File (2019)
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Aibo Season 10(相棒 season10)

2011Japan
InvestigationMysteryPolice Department SettingSuspenseThrillerActionPolice Inspector Male Lead

Like Kioku Sosa: Shinjuku Higashisho Jiken File (2019), this drama also features Investigation, Mystery, Police Department Setting, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 36% similarity match.

The Special Mission Task Team, despite its name, holds a low position within the Metropolitan Police Department, often referred to as the "clean-up crew". Ukyo Sugishita leads this team and is known as "the undertaker of staff" due to rumors of high turnover under his leadership. Another reason for this nickname is the mysterious deaths of Ukyo's subordinates when he first joined the team on a secret mission. The police have kept this incident sealed from further scrutiny.

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Aibo Season 12(相棒 season12)

2013Japan
InvestigationMysteryPolice Department SettingSuspenseThrillerActionPolice Inspector Male Lead

Like Kioku Sosa: Shinjuku Higashisho Jiken File (2019), this drama also features Investigation, Mystery, Police Department Setting, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 36% similarity match.

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Jikken Keiji Totori 2( 実験刑事トトリ 2)

2013Japan
Detective FictionInvestigationMysterySuspenseThrillerDetective Male LeadMiniseries

Like Kioku Sosa: Shinjuku Higashisho Jiken File (2019), this drama also features Detective Fiction, Investigation, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 36% 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.

Recommendation: Aibo Season 15 similar to Kioku Sosa: Shinjuku Higashisho Jiken File (2019)
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Aibo Season 15(相棒 season15)

2016Japan
InvestigationMysteryPolice Department SettingSuspenseThrillerActionPolice Inspector Male Lead

Like Kioku Sosa: Shinjuku Higashisho Jiken File (2019), this drama also features Investigation, Mystery, Police Department Setting, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 36% similarity match.

After completing his training at the police academy, Wataru returns to the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department. However, he is placed in the public relations division instead of the investigation department. At the same time, Hatsue Kurusu confesses to murdering Futoshi Miyata and is assigned to the #1 investigation division. Futoshi's body was discovered three days prior at an irrigation channel, with the police initially ruling his death as accidental drowning. Hatsue Kurusu requests to be held accountable for his crime. Intrigued by Hatsue's confession, Ukyo initiates a personal investigation into the matter.

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Aibo Season 16(相棒 season16)

2017Japan
InvestigationMysteryPolice Department SettingSuspenseThrillerActionPolice Inspector Male Lead

Like Kioku Sosa: Shinjuku Higashisho Jiken File (2019), this drama also features Investigation, Mystery, Police Department Setting, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 36% similarity match.

Ukyo Sugishita, a member of the Special Missions Unit at the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department, works alongside his partner Wataru Kaburagi to crack difficult cases. (jhollywoodnet)

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Aibo Season 18(相棒 season18)

2019Japan
InvestigationMysteryPolice Department SettingSuspenseThrillerActionPolice Inspector Male Lead

Like Kioku Sosa: Shinjuku Higashisho Jiken File (2019), this drama also features Investigation, Mystery, Police Department Setting, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 36% similarity match.

Renowned Metropolitan Police Department special mission officer Ukyo Sugishita teams up with his partner to unravel a mysterious case. In the initial episode, Watanabe Castle ventures to the farthest northern island in search of the elusive Ukyo. (Nikkan Sports News)

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Aibo Season 19(相棒 season19)

2020Japan
InvestigationMysteryPolice Department SettingSuspenseThrillerActionPolice Inspector Male Lead

Like Kioku Sosa: Shinjuku Higashisho Jiken File (2019), this drama also features Investigation, Mystery, Police Department Setting, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 36% similarity match.

Inspector Sugishita Ukyo, a member of the Special Missions Unit at the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department, is known for his exceptional deductive skills and ability to solve challenging cases alongside his partner Kaburagi Wataru, a former government official from the Ministry of Justice.

Recommendation: Aibo Season 20 similar to Kioku Sosa: Shinjuku Higashisho Jiken File (2019)
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Aibo Season 20(相棒 season20)

2021Japan
InvestigationMysteryPolice Department SettingSuspenseThrillerActionPolice Inspector Male Lead

Like Kioku Sosa: Shinjuku Higashisho Jiken File (2019), this drama also features Investigation, Mystery, Police Department Setting, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 36% similarity match.

Recommendation: Aibo Season 21 similar to Kioku Sosa: Shinjuku Higashisho Jiken File (2019)
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Aibo Season 21(相棒 season21)

2022Japan
InvestigationMysteryPolice Department SettingSuspenseThrillerActionPolice Inspector Male Lead

Like Kioku Sosa: Shinjuku Higashisho Jiken File (2019), this drama also features Investigation, Mystery, Police Department Setting, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 36% similarity match.

Recommendation: Aibo Season 22 similar to Kioku Sosa: Shinjuku Higashisho Jiken File (2019)
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Aibo Season 22(相棒 season22)

2023Japan
InvestigationMysteryPolice Department SettingSuspenseThrillerActionPolice Inspector Male Lead

Like Kioku Sosa: Shinjuku Higashisho Jiken File (2019), this drama also features Investigation, Mystery, Police Department Setting, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 36% similarity match.

Recommendation: Aibo Season 23 similar to Kioku Sosa: Shinjuku Higashisho Jiken File (2019)
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Aibo Season 23(相棒 season23)

2024Japan
InvestigationMysteryPolice Department SettingSuspenseThrillerActionPolice Inspector Male Lead

Like Kioku Sosa: Shinjuku Higashisho Jiken File (2019), this drama also features Investigation, Mystery, Police Department Setting, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 36% similarity match.

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

2012Japan
InvestigationMysteryPolice Department SettingSuspenseThrillerNovel AdaptationDetective Male Lead

Like Kioku Sosa: Shinjuku Higashisho Jiken File (2019), this drama also features Investigation, Mystery, Police Department Setting, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 36% similarity match.

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

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Don't Let Me See(别让我看见)

2015China
InvestigationMysterySuspenseThriller

Like Kioku Sosa: Shinjuku Higashisho Jiken File (2019), this drama also features Investigation, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 33% similarity match.

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

Recommendation: Orange Code similar to Kioku Sosa: Shinjuku Higashisho Jiken File (2019)
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Orange Code(橙色密码)

2015China
InvestigationMysterySuspenseThriller

Like Kioku Sosa: Shinjuku Higashisho Jiken File (2019), this drama also features Investigation, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 33% similarity match.

Recommendation: Tian Ji Mi similar to Kioku Sosa: Shinjuku Higashisho Jiken File (2019)
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Tian Ji Mi(天机谜)

2016China
InvestigationMysterySuspenseThriller

Like Kioku Sosa: Shinjuku Higashisho Jiken File (2019), this drama also features Investigation, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 33% similarity match.

Recommendation: Anthology of Abnormal Events similar to Kioku Sosa: Shinjuku Higashisho Jiken File (2019)
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Anthology of Abnormal Events(非正常事件集)

2017China
InvestigationMysterySuspenseThriller

Like Kioku Sosa: Shinjuku Higashisho Jiken File (2019), this drama also features Investigation, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 33% similarity match.

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

Recommendation: Anti-Fraud League similar to Kioku Sosa: Shinjuku Higashisho Jiken File (2019)
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Anti-Fraud League(反骗天下)

2019China
Detective FictionInvestigationMysterySuspenseThrillerBromanceFriendshipInvestigator Male Lead

Like Kioku Sosa: Shinjuku Higashisho Jiken File (2019), this drama also features Detective Fiction, Investigation, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 33% similarity match.

The story focuses on a group consisting of trendy Fang Yuan, prodigy Mi Ruo, lively Luo Xin, and sociable Niu Meng. Together, they operate a firm specialized in handling various insurance investigations. (ChineseDrama.info)

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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
Detective FictionInvestigationMysterySuspenseThrillerActorInvestigator Male LeadMiniseries

Like Kioku Sosa: Shinjuku Higashisho Jiken File (2019), this drama also features Detective Fiction, Investigation, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 33% 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: Net Deception similar to Kioku Sosa: Shinjuku Higashisho Jiken File (2019)
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Net Deception(追魂交易)

2004Hong Kong
InvestigationMysteryPolice Department SettingSuspenseThrillerPolice Officer Male LeadProgrammer Male LeadRomance

Like Kioku Sosa: Shinjuku Higashisho Jiken File (2019), this drama also features Investigation, Mystery, Police Department Setting, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 33% similarity match.

Yiu Sing Tin and Chong Chin Pang find themselves in a rivalry over a woman who has been in a coma for over a decade. Sing Tin is a computer game developer, while Chin Pang is a police officer. Tong Ka Ming, who was once training to become a police officer, was expelled from the training academy for assisting a friend in cheating on a test. Chin Pang sees an opportunity to recruit Ka Ming to go undercover and gather evidence of Sing Tin's possible involvement in computer hacking crimes if he wants to rejoin the police force. The situation becomes more complex with the arrival of Kong Kin Yee, leading to the revelation of surprising truths as Ka Ming becomes entangled in their conflicts. Things are not always as they appear.