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Kiri ni Sumu Akuma(霧に棲む悪魔)

2011Japan
Novel AdaptationInvestigationMysteryRomanceSuspenseThriller

Tatsumura Kei, the recipient of a significant inheritance, receives a letter revealing shocking news about his fiancée, who was soon to be married. The letter describes the fiancée as a malicious individual. Surprisingly, the sender of the letter is a mysterious woman clad in white robes, bearing a striking resemblance to Kei. (Fuji TV)

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Kiri Ni Sumu Akuma

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Liar's Love(危险爱人)

2022China
Novel AdaptationInvestigationMysteryRomanceSuspenseThrillerMarried Female Lead

Like Kiri ni Sumu Akuma, this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Investigation, Mystery, Romance, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 86% similarity match.

Su Tang and her husband operate an art gallery together and appear to have an ideal, affectionate marriage that others envy. However, what if one day you were to discover that the person lying beside you is a horrifying serial murderer? What actions would you take? Moving forward leads to destruction, while stepping back brings sweetness. The line between the man you adore and the frightening killer is very thin. Su Tang, can you recognize the true face of love?

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Wind Chime(示铃录)

2016China
Novel AdaptationInvestigationMysterySuspenseThriller

Like Kiri ni Sumu Akuma, this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Investigation, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 83% similarity match.

The narrative centers around Ji Tang Tang, who uses her unique abilities and specialized tools to unravel mysteries on behalf of the deceased. Once a cheerful girl surrounded by loving parents, she tragically lost them one fateful night. Fearing connection with others, she has roamed alone for four years, growing into a strong and self-reliant individual unafraid of danger. Yue Feng, a righteous companion, stands by her side as she navigates through her adventures. Extracted from Wei Yu's novel "The Voice of Death" ( ).

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Into Thin Air(人間蒸發 / 人间蒸发)

2005Hong Kong
InvestigationMysteryRomanceSuspenseThrillerDrama

Like Kiri ni Sumu Akuma, this drama also features Investigation, Mystery, Romance, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 71% similarity match.

Michael Miu, portraying the character Ko Chung Ching, left his position as a police officer to establish a private detective agency following the disappearance of his son, Tsun Sing. This happened while Miu was investigating the "Rose Killer" case. His team consists of Power Chan as Man Kai Ching Super, Bernice Liu as Man Tai Po, and Vivien Yeo as Lam Yan Yan. Kenneth Ma plays a police officer who becomes involved in the "Rose Killer" investigation alongside Miu. Ching continues the search for his son, meeting Melissa Ng's character Lai Siu, who manages a group of part-time actors. Lai Siu discovers her connection to Sing's disappearance and agrees to assist in locating him out of feelings of guilt.

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Greed Mask(謎情家族)

2006Hong Kong
InvestigationMysteryRomanceSuspenseThrillerDrama

Like Kiri ni Sumu Akuma, this drama also features Investigation, Mystery, Romance, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 71% similarity match.

Ko Fung is the heir to a successful cosmetics company, where his girlfriend Lok Pui Pui serves as the brand ambassador. During a promotional event for their new makeup line, Pui Pui shocked everyone by appearing in a red traditional dress instead of the planned wedding gown, before suddenly collapsing. Rumors spread that she may have been targeted by the vengeful spirit of a deceased celebrity, known for inspiring copycat suicides. Si To San, a company employee, was later invited to dinner at Ko Fung's home by his father, who claimed to be close friends with Si To San's uncle. Tragically, Ko Fung's father was discovered dead in his study weeks later. With numerous suspects in the mix, it is now up to Ko Fung, Si To San, and Zhou Yee Tong to solve the mystery, unless one of them is the culprit themselves.

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Keiji Yoshinaga Seiichi: Namida no Jikenbo(刑事吉永誠一 涙の事件簿)

2013Japan
Novel AdaptationInvestigationMysterySuspenseThrillerMiniseries

Like Kiri ni Sumu Akuma, this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Investigation, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 71% similarity match.

Yoshinaga Seiichi works as a detective at the Kanagawa-ken Police Department, where his dedication to his work extends beyond solving crime cases to assisting those in need. Joining him as his new colleague is Kagami Shinichi, and their first assignment together involves investigating the discovery of a deceased woman in a basement carpark.

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Nomen Kenji(能面検事)

2025Japan
Novel AdaptationInvestigationMysterySuspenseThrillerProsecutor Male Lead

Like Kiri ni Sumu Akuma, this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Investigation, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 71% similarity match.

This legal thriller features Fuwa Shuntaro, the top prosecutor at the Osaka District Public Prosecutors' Office, as he seeks the truth of a case, disregarding the influence of higher authorities in the prosecution and police. Known as the "Noh Mask Prosecutor," Fuwa approaches his work with a calm and composed demeanor. Each episode tackles a societal issue linked to the darker aspects of Japanese culture, revealing the tendency of the police to conceal information and highlighting the bureaucratic characteristics of the prosecution.

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Lu Xiang Dai(录像带)

2006China
InvestigationMysteryRomanceSuspenseThrillerDrama

Like Kiri ni Sumu Akuma, this drama also features Investigation, Mystery, Romance, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 71% similarity match.

The plot revolves around the rivalry between a female offender and a policewoman. The narrative adheres to the prevailing theme of mystery and suspense dramas, with the discovery of a recording or video tape serving as a crucial clue to uncover the origins of the female criminal's misdeeds. Additionally, a romantic subplot between Lian Hai and Ning Jie intensifies the suspense of the storyline.

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Mofuku no Rendezvous(喪服のランデヴー)

2000Japan
Novel AdaptationInvestigationMysterySuspenseThrillerMiniseries

Like Kiri ni Sumu Akuma, this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Investigation, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 71% similarity match.

Derived from the book "Rendezvous in Black" written by Cornell Woolrich.

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Koroshita Otto ga Kaette Kimashita(殺した夫が帰ってきました)

2025Japan
Novel AdaptationInvestigationMysterySuspenseThrillerMiniseries

Like Kiri ni Sumu Akuma, this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Investigation, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 71% similarity match.

Suzukura Mana is an aspiring fashion designer working at an apparel company. She has diligently served as an assistant and is on the verge of realizing her dream of debuting as a designer. However, Mana harbors a dark secret that she cannot share with anyone: she killed her husband, who subjected her to daily abuse, to secure the tranquil life she currently enjoys. Suddenly, her supposedly dead husband reappears before her, devoid of any memory of the past, and they find themselves living together. As Mana spends time with her "deceased husband," she discovers a gentler side of him that she had never experienced before. Yet, a startling revelation soon comes to light.

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Yi Shuang Xiu Hua Xie(一双绣花鞋)

2003China
Novel AdaptationInvestigationMysterySuspenseThrillerDrama

Like Kiri ni Sumu Akuma, this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Investigation, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 71% similarity match.

Prior to the liberation of Chongqing, Ye Da Long led a team from the PLA on secret missions in the area. Following the downfall of the national army, possessing the hidden spy list became crucial in controlling the underground network of Chongqing. Military special agent Ji Yu Tang has been feeling uneasy recently after discovering a pair of embroidered shoes in his boss Lin NanXuan's coffin during the funeral. Shen Chao took over as the head of public security after the liberation of the mountainous city of Chongqing.

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Don't Let Me See(别让我看见)

2015China
InvestigationMysterySuspenseThriller

Like Kiri ni Sumu Akuma, this drama also features Investigation, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 67% 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

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Orange Code(橙色密码)

2015China
InvestigationMysterySuspenseThriller

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Tian Ji Mi(天机谜)

2016China
InvestigationMysterySuspenseThriller

Like Kiri ni Sumu Akuma, this drama also features Investigation, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 67% similarity match.

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Anthology of Abnormal Events(非正常事件集)

2017China
InvestigationMysterySuspenseThriller

Like Kiri ni Sumu Akuma, this drama also features Investigation, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 67% 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.

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Links to Temptation(誘情轉駁)

2010Hong Kong
InvestigationMysterySuspenseThriller

Like Kiri ni Sumu Akuma, this drama also features Investigation, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 67% similarity match.

The initial connection between lawyer Shing Wai Shun and exotic dancer Hung Long Kiu starts with a mobile phone. Kiu's behavior towards Shun has been inconsistent, leaving him feeling unsure about her intentions. Feeling suspicious, Shun decides to investigate discreetly. With the help of his friend Kwan Ho Ching, Shun discovers that Kiu is dating wealthy businessman Ko Wing Tai. When confronted by Shun, Kiu admits that she is after Tai's money and advises him to give up on her. It is revealed that a mysterious individual has been manipulating Kiu from the shadows.

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Red Eyes: Kanshi Sousa-han The First Mission(レッドアイズ 監視捜査班 The First Mission)

2021Japan
InvestigationMysterySuspenseThriller

Like Kiri ni Sumu Akuma, this drama also features Investigation, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 67% similarity match.

This tale unfolds three months prior to the formation of KSBC. During Fushimi's absence, the trio of investigators at the Fushimi Detective Agency receive a message from Fushimi tasking them with looking into the case of a married woman named "Ishiyama Reiko". The client is Reiko's spouse, Takahiro, and they have a young child. As they delve into the investigation, they soon discover that things are not quite what they appear to be...

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Secretly Sweetly(달콤살콤 시즌1)

2022South Korea
InvestigationMysterySuspenseThriller

Like Kiri ni Sumu Akuma, this drama also features Investigation, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 67% similarity match.

A private investigator has been hired by a group of eight mysterious artists to locate a hidden masterpiece in their works through solving puzzles. The artwork is valued at one billion dollars and was created by a renowned artist whose identity remains unknown.

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Secretly Sweetly Season 2(달콤살콤 시즌2)

2022South Korea
InvestigationMysterySuspenseThriller

Like Kiri ni Sumu Akuma, this drama also features Investigation, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 67% similarity match.

A private detective has been assigned a new case by a group of mysterious artists. His objective is to examine their paintings and uncover a valuable masterpiece by solving various puzzles. The artwork is worth a billion dollars and was created by a renowned artist whose identity remains unknown.

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Lan Se Ma Ti Lian(蓝色马蹄莲)

2001China
InvestigationMysterySuspenseThriller

Like Kiri ni Sumu Akuma, this drama also features Investigation, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 67% similarity match.

The narrative kicks off with a tragic incident where a group of children succumbs to a severe contagious illness. Ling Ruo Yu, a youthful deputy director at the State-owned Assets Supervision and Inspection Office (SASSO), discovers a shipment of cotton fabrics contaminated with the virus. As the investigation progresses, it reveals a web of internal and external collusion, organized fraud, misappropriation of state-owned assets, and other major criminal activities.

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Xue Se Can Yang(血色残阳)

2005China
InvestigationMysteryRomanceSuspenseThrillerFake IdentityRevenge

Like Kiri ni Sumu Akuma, this drama also features Investigation, Mystery, Romance, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 63% similarity match.

When Mr. Tao was scheduled to come back home following six years of conducting business in Shanghai, the sole individual present was Yi Ping, a woman who identified herself as his fifth concubine. She was on the verge of revealing the secrets related to the historic well situated in the Tao family's estate's backyard.

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Love's Lies(真爱的谎言)

2018China
InvestigationMysteryRomanceSuspenseThrillerDramaDrug Trafficking

Like Kiri ni Sumu Akuma, this drama also features Investigation, Mystery, Romance, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 63% similarity match.

A narrative about an undercover agent infiltrating a dangerous drug organization in order to dismantle it. The life of Dou Dou, a regular office worker, is disrupted when she receives a package containing illegal drugs from her ex-fiancé Jin Yuan, who disappeared on their wedding day seven years ago. Instead of going to the authorities, Dou Dou decides to confront Jin Yuan herself. Detective Qiao Liang has been monitoring Jin Yuan due to suspicions of his involvement in various criminal activities, including drug distribution and money laundering. Dou Dou, still attached to her ex, tries to help him start a new life without realizing that he is actually an undercover police officer.

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Route(弓元特攻队)

2023China
InvestigationMysteryRomanceSuspenseThrillerComedyWeb Series

Like Kiri ni Sumu Akuma, this drama also features Investigation, Mystery, Romance, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 63% similarity match.

Gong Li, a well-known figure, has led a charmed life until a series of unfortunate events make him question his luck. These events lead him to get entangled in a murder case with Zhou Yin Yuan, an astrology enthusiast with a background in psychology. Despite being an unlikely suspect, circumstances push them together as scapegoats. Wrongly accused, they must collaborate to clear their names but find themselves drawn into a bizarre mystery. In their quest for justice, they decide to seek professional help from the police. Will this unconventional pair find the truth they seek?

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Mi Zhang(弥彰)

2025China
InvestigationMysteryRomanceSuspenseThrillerShort Length SeriesWeb Series

Like Kiri ni Sumu Akuma, this drama also features Investigation, Mystery, Romance, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 63% similarity match.

In her quest to reveal the circumstances surrounding her grandfather's demise, Wu Xiao Meng discreetly enters the competing Shenghua Group. There, she finds herself caught in a perilous web of deception alongside her first love, Sheng Yun Xiao. As buried memories begin to emerge, the pair collaborate to unearth a conspiracy that has remained hidden for fifteen years, seeking to deliver the justice that has been long overdue.

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Yokoyama Hideo Suspense Season 2(横山秀夫サスペンス 第2弾)

2011Japan
Novel AdaptationInvestigationMysterySuspenseThrillerAnthologyMiniseries

Like Kiri ni Sumu Akuma, this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Investigation, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 63% similarity match.

The television series consists of four episodes, each adapted from short stories written by mystery author Yokoyama Hideo. Every episode features a unique murder mystery plot. The episodes are titled as follows: Episode 1 - Overdo / Fukaoi, Episode 2 - Takeover / Hikitsugi, Episode 3 - Lockout / Shimedashi, and Episode 4 - Revenge / Shikaeshi.

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64 (2015)(64)

2015Japan
Novel AdaptationInvestigationMysterySuspenseThrillerDramaMiniseries

Like Kiri ni Sumu Akuma, this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Investigation, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 63% similarity match.

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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Game of Succession(สายรักสายเลือด)

2025Thailand
InvestigationMysteryRomanceSuspenseThrillerDeath Of A MotherDrama

Like Kiri ni Sumu Akuma, this drama also features Investigation, Mystery, Romance, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 63% similarity match.

Driven by the passing of his mother, an absent will, and hidden truths, Mekhin embarks on a quest for justice and to assert his rights as the rightful heir.

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Yokoyama Hideo Suspense(横山秀夫サスペンス 第1弾)

2010Japan
Novel AdaptationInvestigationMysterySuspenseThrillerAnthologyMiniseries

Like Kiri ni Sumu Akuma, this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Investigation, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 63% similarity match.

Four episodes are inspired by short stories from mystery writer Yokoyama Hideo. Each episode features a unique murder mystery. The episodes are titled: 1. "18th Hole" (18 ), 2. "Misinformation" (Goho ), 3. "Autobiography" (Jiden ), and 4. "Someone Else's House" (Tanin no Ie ).

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Kami no Tsuki(紙の月)

2014Japan
Novel AdaptationInvestigationMysterySuspenseThrillerDramaMiniseries

Like Kiri ni Sumu Akuma, this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Investigation, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 63% similarity match.

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

2012Japan
Novel AdaptationInvestigationMysterySuspenseThrillerDetective Male LeadPolice Department Setting

Like Kiri ni Sumu Akuma, this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Investigation, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 63% 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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Go-nin no Junko(5人のジュンコ)

2015Japan
Novel AdaptationInvestigationMysterySuspenseThrillerCrimeMiniseries

Like Kiri ni Sumu Akuma, this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Investigation, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 63% similarity match.

Satake Junko was recently taken into custody as the primary suspect in a series of murders involving five men. This development has garnered significant attention in various media outlets and talk shows. Journalist Tanabe Junko decided to delve into the case in hopes of uncovering a big story. She reached out to Shinoda Junko, a former classmate of Satake, who claimed to be close to her. Shinoda invited Tanabe to her office for a discussion. On the other hand, Fukutome Junko, a former colleague of Tanabe who saw her on TV, contacted her and invited her over to her house. When Tanabe visited, she was hoping for information related to the case, but instead, Fukutome, now a homemaker, talked about issues regarding the hierarchy in her company's housing complex. Subsequently, a man contacted Tanabe claiming to have been a potential victim of Satake. This man happened to be the son of another woman named Junko. As these women, from different walks of life and unrelated to the murders, found themselves connected solely by their shared first name, they unwittingly became entangled in a web of deceit and hostility. Derived from Mari Yukiko's novel "5-nin no Junko."

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Take What to Save You My Love(拿什么拯救你,我的爱人)

2011China
Novel AdaptationInvestigationMysteryRomanceSuspenseThrillerDeathHeiress LeadLawyer Male LeadMurder

Like Kiri ni Sumu Akuma, this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Investigation, Mystery, Romance, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 60% similarity match.

Talented attorney Han Ding successfully captures the heart of wealthy heiress Luo Jing Jing, only to find himself caught up in a murder investigation linked to her former flame, Long Xiao Yu. Derived with some modifications from the book "Na Shen Me Zheng Jiu Ni, Wo De Ai Ren" by Hai Yan.

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Century Lao Che(百年老宅)

2009China
InvestigationMysterySuspenseThrillerDrama

Like Kiri ni Sumu Akuma, this drama also features Investigation, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 57% similarity match.

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Be Irreconcilable(势不两立)

2014China
InvestigationMysterySuspenseThrillerDrama

Like Kiri ni Sumu Akuma, this drama also features Investigation, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 57% similarity match.

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Jungle Notes(丛林笔记)

2016China
InvestigationMysterySuspenseThrillerHorror

Like Kiri ni Sumu Akuma, this drama also features Investigation, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 57% similarity match.

Five students intrigued by a chilling tale, opt to embark on a journey to Kanchanaburi, a city and forest in Thailand with a history of strange occurrences. Unbeknownst to them, entering the eerie woods to craft horror stories and attaching their names to it is a guarantee of their demise.

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Two Women in the War(兩個女人的戰爭)

2016China
InvestigationMysterySuspenseThrillerDrama

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Undercover 2(卧底2)

2017China
InvestigationMysterySuspenseThrillerAction

Like Kiri ni Sumu Akuma, this drama also features Investigation, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 57% similarity match.

This follow-up installment details the disruption of the golden triangle pattern, the dramatic reversal orchestrated by powerful drug lords, and the intense struggle of undercover agents Jian Dong Ha and Lu Zhi as they face the threat of their true identities being revealed

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Double Characters(夜行人)

2017China
InvestigationMysterySuspenseThrillerDrama

Like Kiri ni Sumu Akuma, this drama also features Investigation, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 57% similarity match.

Three years ago, Tang Ming Xuan's wife Xie Wei passed away in what was believed to be a suicide, a situation that has troubled the family ever since. At the wedding ceremony of Ke Yuan and Ming Xuan three years later, new information came to light when a mysterious individual, Solution Days, appeared, bringing back memories of the past. Ke Yuan stood by Ming Xuan, refusing to believe Solution Days' accusations and remaining convinced of Ming Xuan's innocence. Solution Days suspected foul play in Xie Wei's death and set out to uncover the truth, using various tactics to take control of the company and investigate the real cause of Xie Wei's demise. As new evidence emerged, the hidden secrets surrounding Ming Xuan began to unravel, bringing danger closer to Ke Yuan as she navigated a world of love and deception. Ultimately, Ming Xuan's true nature was revealed.

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Forensic Intern(见习法医)

2017China
InvestigationMysterySuspenseThrillerForensic Scientist Female Lead

Like Kiri ni Sumu Akuma, this drama also features Investigation, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 57% similarity match.

The narrative follows Ji Xue, a brilliant individual who joins the police department at XinHai to work as a forensic intern in search of her missing brother, Ji Tian. Ji Xue decides to pursue a career as a forensic scientist because of her brother's undisclosed past, hoping to gain a better understanding of him and strengthen their bond. Despite the challenges that come with the job, Ji Xue manages to overcome them with the support of her team leader, Wang MuYing, and her colleagues. Through solving numerous cases, she transforms into a respected forensic scientist, while also finding solace in the companionship of her newfound family and friends, gradually healing from the loss of her brother.

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Fen Jie Xian(分界线)

2022China
InvestigationMysterySuspenseThrillerFriendship

Like Kiri ni Sumu Akuma, this drama also features Investigation, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 57% similarity match.

The tale of a boatman and a corrupt police officer evolving from strangers to close friends. (Dramawiki)

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The Girls (2020)(女孩们在那年夏天)

2020China
InvestigationMysterySuspenseThrillerMiniseries

Like Kiri ni Sumu Akuma, this drama also features Investigation, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 57% similarity match.

A group of women who once shared a dormitory together are now in their thirties, facing challenges in their personal lives, careers, and marriages. An unexpected reunion brings them back together, but they soon realize that there are hidden complexities among them. The host of the gathering, Lin Ji (played by Fan Shiqi), receives a video from 15 years ago that belonged to their former roommate, Jiang Yuanyuan, who tragically took her own life that summer. In the video, Jiang mentions feeling betrayed by a close friend. The incident continues to haunt the women, especially when Lin Ji brings up Jiang's death during the reunion. As they try to leave, they discover that the door has been locked from the outside. The mystery of what truly happened that fateful summer and why Jiang Yuanyuan died unfolds as the night progresses.

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The Truth Season 2 (2023)(凶案深处)

2023China
InvestigationMysterySuspenseThrillerWeb Series

Like Kiri ni Sumu Akuma, this drama also features Investigation, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 57% similarity match.

A decade-old case had a significant impact on the lives of multiple individuals. After ten years, these people were unexpectedly brought together by fate and joined forces to unravel the mystery. The incident involved a woman falling to her death from a building. Xiao Yi, who was on duty at the time, soon realized there was a hidden secret behind the case, possibly connected to Captain Lu Guo Xun. As Xiao Yi and the team tackled various new cases, they transitioned from being strangers to becoming a cohesive unit. Along the way, Xiao Yi caught the eye of Bai Zhe, the victim's son from the unsolved case previously investigated by Lu Guo Xun. Xiao Yi discovered Bai Zhe was conducting his own investigation, using extreme methods that Xiao Yi tried to discourage. Despite this, Bai Zhe remained resolute in seeking his version of justice. Eventually, Xiao Yi unraveled the decade-old case, bringing all involved parties to account. However, their victory was short-lived as they uncovered another unexpected individual pulling the strings from behind the scenes.

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Frozen Surface(黑土无言)

2024China
InvestigationMysterySuspenseThrillerPolice Officer Male Lead

Like Kiri ni Sumu Akuma, this drama also features Investigation, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 57% similarity match.

Guan Yu, an attentive and tenacious detective, progresses from a newcomer to the leader of the Lanhe County Criminal Investigation Unit, successfully resolving numerous investigations

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Endless Protection(无尽的尽头)

2025China
InvestigationMysterySuspenseThrillerWeb Series

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Centered on safeguarding the rights of minors, this series follows the establishment of a special juvenile prosecution unit. Prosecutor Lin Zhi Tao and his assistant prosecutor Bai En Yu work together to combat the darkness within society for the well-being of children. Beginning with intrigue and concluding with redemption, the story unravels mysteries and brings peace, allowing nature to take its course. (WeTV)

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Summer Heat (2006)(心慌、心郁、逐個捉)

2006Hong Kong
InvestigationMysterySuspenseThrillerDrama

Like Kiri ni Sumu Akuma, this drama also features Investigation, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 57% similarity match.

When Sui Ning was young, she had a close bond with her father after her mother passed away. However, as she got older, their relationship became strained. Sui Ning became consumed with work and found her father irritating. One day, her father invited her to visit their ancestral village for a vacation. Sui Ning couldn't understand why her father was so attached to his hometown. When she was called back to work, her father decided to go alone. Later that night, Sui Ning rushed to the village after finishing work, only to find her father's yacht had exploded. Believing her father was inside, she contacted her police officer boyfriend Lau Ho Fat. Despite their efforts to search the water, her father's body was not found. Sui Ning suspected foul play and began to distrust the villagers, uncovering her father's troubled history with them. Will she be able to uncover the truth and find the person responsible for her father's death?

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The Executioner (2015)(刀下留人)

2015Hong Kong
InvestigationMysterySuspenseThrillerHistorical

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Executioner Yip Sheung-luk has carried out numerous executions throughout his career. In order to protect the pregnant daughter-in-law of his benefactor, Yuen So-sam, Sheung-luk arranges for her to seek refuge in the capital with the well-known midwife Fa Yui-hung. A series of unusual murders occur, leading Sheung-luk to use his skills to save an innocent life. However, this act lands both Sheung-luk and Yui-hung in trouble with the royal court due to the mysterious origins of the baby boy. Despite facing challenges, the unlikely pair bond and form a strong relationship. Meanwhile, a young couple, Chek Tsz-chau and Chuk Siu-moon, who have spent most of their lives in a brothel, seek shelter at Yui-hung's residence. Siu-moon implores Sheung-luk to take Tsz-chau as his apprentice, but Tsz-chau's reckless nature threatens to derail their plans. The arrival of the enigmatic magician Szema Chau alters Sheung-luk's life forever. As the baby boy's true identity is revealed, everyone involved finds themselves in imminent danger.

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Sodom no Ringo(ソドムの林檎)

2013Japan
InvestigationMysterySuspenseThrillerMiniseries

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Editor Shitara Mari learns that Miwa Yoshio, her ex-boyfriend whom she broke up with following an argument six months ago, has tragically taken his own life. Yoshio was in a relationship with Miyamura Megumi, whom he met on a dating website. Megumi is facing allegations of killing several men after deceiving them with promises of marriage. Mari decides to attend Megumi's trial in order to investigate further. She embarks on a journey to the island where Megumi was born, accompanied by sports journalist Kitano Kengo.

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Code: M Code Name Mirage(CODE:M コードネームミラージュ)

2017Japan
InvestigationMysterySuspenseThrillerAction

Like Kiri ni Sumu Akuma, this drama also features Investigation, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 57% similarity match.

Japan lacks an official intelligence agency, making it a target for criminal organizations both foreign and domestic. To address this issue, a secretive unit known as K13 was formed within the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department. Operating under the leadership of a skilled agent named Mirage, K13 is tasked with tackling violent crimes and handling sensitive cases that cannot be resolved through conventional means. As discussions arise about establishing a FBI-like agency in Japan to enhance law enforcement capabilities, K13 becomes entangled in a complex conspiracy that threatens to expose its clandestine operations.

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Tokuso 9 Season 6(特捜9 season6)

2023Japan
InvestigationMysterySuspenseThrillerMiniseries

Like Kiri ni Sumu Akuma, this drama also features Investigation, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 57% similarity match.

Season 6 follows the ongoing saga of the Special Investigation Team as they face internal conflicts while striving to uphold justice. By approaching cases from various angles, viewers can look forward to the team's lively and thorough investigations.

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Tokuso 9 Season 7(特捜9 season7)

2024Japan
InvestigationMysterySuspenseThrillerMiniseries

Like Kiri ni Sumu Akuma, this drama also features Investigation, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 57% similarity match.

The Special Investigation Unit is comprised of team leader Kunikida Seiji and members Asawa Naoki, Komiyama Shiho, Aoyagi Yasushi, Yazawa Hideaki, Shindo Ryo, and Takao Yuma, all possessing distinct personalities. Despite their differences in age, career paths, personal lives, investigative perspectives, and work methods, they manage to work together due to the trust they have developed over time. While conflicts arise regularly, they are able to acknowledge their varying opinions and collaborate effectively. Additionally, the crimes they tackle are evolving with the changing times. The upcoming season will feature cases that mirror the present world and delve into the human dramas faced by the detectives as they strive to solve them in each episode.

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Persona(重影)

2025China
InvestigationMysterySuspenseThrillerWeb Series

Like Kiri ni Sumu Akuma, this drama also features Investigation, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 57% similarity match.

One year after Qin Hong escaped from a homicide investigation, her body is discovered to be absent from the ocean. Despite having strong evidence and a confession, the case seems to be resolved, yet Detective Liu Wang is troubled by the absence of the body and questions whether Qin Hong is really deceased, sensing that there may be additional layers to the narrative.