Kuniko Mukoda's Innocent - Asian drama recommendation
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Kuniko Mukoda's Innocent( 向田邦子 イノセント)

2012Japan
Novel AdaptationAnthologyLifeMiniseriesRomance

Episode 1, titled "The Woman Next Door," follows the story of an average housewife named Shinobu Terajima who struggles with feelings of envy. In Episode 2, "The Dream of the Goldfish," viewers witness the emotional journey of Noriko Nakagoshi's character as she navigates the complexities of falling in love with a married man. Episode 3, "Chopping Wave," explores the turmoil faced by a soon-to-be bride, played by Shihori Kanjiya, when she encounters temptation from another man. Finally, in Episode 4, "A Love Letter," Mieko Harada's character, a housewife with a son in college and a husband, experiences a revitalization in her marriage after living a mundane existence.

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Recommendation: Kanjou 8-go Sen similar to Kuniko Mukoda's Innocent
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Kanjou 8-go Sen(感情8号線)

2017Japan
Novel AdaptationLifeMiniseriesRomanceDrama

Like Kuniko Mukoda's Innocent, this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Life, Miniseries, and Romance themes with a 67% similarity match.

In Ogikubo, Hachimanyama, Chitose Funabashi, Futako Tamagawa, Kaminoge, and Denen Choufu, Loop line 8 passes through these six towns. Despite the close proximity, passengers must transfer trains and take a longer route. In each of these towns, there are women who struggle with unfulfilled love, such as one-sided crushes, domestic abuse, and extramarital affairs. Similar to neighbors taking a detour, their relationships are loosely intertwined. Due to the complex nature of their connections, they only scratch the surface when interacting with each other, leading them to question their personal struggles. Despite their worries and comparisons, they strive to move forward.

Recommendation: 100 Days of Love II similar to Kuniko Mukoda's Innocent
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100 Days of Love II(熱戀100天)

2017Hong Kong
LifeMiniseriesRomance

Like Kuniko Mukoda's Innocent, this drama also features Life, Miniseries, and Romance themes with a 60% similarity match.

Recommendation: 100 Days of Love similar to Kuniko Mukoda's Innocent
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100 Days of Love(閃婚100天)

2017Hong Kong
LifeMiniseriesRomance

Like Kuniko Mukoda's Innocent, this drama also features Life, Miniseries, and Romance themes with a 60% similarity match.

Recommendation: Koi Suru Nihongo similar to Kuniko Mukoda's Innocent
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Koi Suru Nihongo(恋する日本語)

2011Japan
LifeMiniseriesRomance

Like Kuniko Mukoda's Innocent, this drama also features Life, Miniseries, and Romance themes with a 60% similarity match.

A tale depicting the proprietor of an inquisitive boutique assisting women in resolving their relationship dilemmas through the use of eloquent and lovely language

Recommendation: My Precious Date similar to Kuniko Mukoda's Innocent
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My Precious Date(一番大切なデート 東京の空・上海の夢)

2004Japan
LifeMiniseriesRomance

Like Kuniko Mukoda's Innocent, this drama also features Life, Miniseries, and Romance themes with a 60% similarity match.

Recommendation: Osaka Kanjousen Part 1 similar to Kuniko Mukoda's Innocent
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Osaka Kanjousen Part 1(大阪環状線 ひと駅ごとの愛物語)

2016Japan
AnthologyMiniseriesRomance

Like Kuniko Mukoda's Innocent, this drama also features Anthology, Miniseries, and Romance themes with a 60% similarity match.

In every populated area, a community exists. Districts are linked together by trains, which make stops at various stations. It is at these stations where people meet and relationships are formed, including love. A 10-part omnibus drama has been created to showcase different love stories - such as romance, familial love, friendship, and love for one's hometown - all connected to specific train stations along the Osaka Loop line. (Credit: Jdramas.wordpress)

Recommendation: Cote d’Azur No.10 similar to Kuniko Mukoda's Innocent
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Cote d’Azur No.10(コートダジュールN゚10)

2017Japan
AnthologyLifeMiniseries

Like Kuniko Mukoda's Innocent, this drama also features Anthology, Life, and Miniseries themes with a 60% similarity match.

"Cote d'Azur No.10" depicts the everyday experiences of regular individuals through 9 unique narratives. These tales showcase how the mundane routines of these characters hold immense value, akin to precious treasures.

Recommendation: Osaka Kanjousen Part 4 similar to Kuniko Mukoda's Innocent
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Osaka Kanjousen Part 4(大阪環状線 Part4 ひと駅ごとのスマイル)

2018Japan
AnthologyMiniseriesRomance

Like Kuniko Mukoda's Innocent, this drama also features Anthology, Miniseries, and Romance themes with a 60% similarity match.

The third installment of the KTV original series "Osaka Loop Line" consists of 10 episodes, with each episode taking place at a different station along the iconic railway that circles central Osaka. These episodes feature 10 unique and uncomplicated stories, all immersed in the vibrant and charming ambiance of Osaka.

Recommendation: Otouto (2004) similar to Kuniko Mukoda's Innocent
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Otouto (2004)()

2004Japan
Novel AdaptationLifeMiniseries

Like Kuniko Mukoda's Innocent, this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Life, and Miniseries themes with a 60% similarity match.

The Ishihara brothers have led remarkable lives - one serving as the former mayor of Tokyo, while the other has gained fame as a prominent actor. An intricate biography was crafted by the elder sibling as a homage to his younger brother, a revered figure in the Japanese entertainment realm.

Recommendation: Aruhi, Ahiru Bus similar to Kuniko Mukoda's Innocent
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Aruhi, Ahiru Bus(ある日、アヒルバス)

2015Japan
Novel AdaptationLifeMiniseries

Like Kuniko Mukoda's Innocent, this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Life, and Miniseries themes with a 60% similarity match.

Asakura Hazuki, a 40-year-old woman who previously worked for a large publishing company as the editor of a women's magazine called Us, finds herself in a difficult situation when the magazine is discontinued. Her contract with the publishing company is not renewed, leading to her losing her job. Additionally, she goes through a breakup with her boyfriend of seven years, Kosuke, and faces financial strain from loans she took out to purchase designer goods. Despite being on the brink of losing everything, Hazuki's life takes an unexpected turn when she is discovered and offered a position as a bus guide on Ahiru Bus, a city sightseeing tour she had previously taken. This opportunity introduces her to a new world of female bus guides, and she sets out to transform her life while exploring the ever-changing city of Tokyo.

Recommendation: Yamaonna Nikki Season 3 similar to Kuniko Mukoda's Innocent
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Yamaonna Nikki Season 3(山女日記3)

2021Japan
Novel AdaptationLifeMiniseries

Like Kuniko Mukoda's Innocent, this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Life, and Miniseries themes with a 60% similarity match.

Based on Minato Kanae's book "Yamaonna Nikki," the following information is derived.

Recommendation: Oshi wo Meshiagare: Koho Girl no Maroyakana Hibi similar to Kuniko Mukoda's Innocent
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Oshi wo Meshiagare: Koho Girl no Maroyakana Hibi(推しを召し上がれ~広報ガールのまろやかな日々~)

2024Japan
Novel AdaptationLifeMiniseries

Like Kuniko Mukoda's Innocent, this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Life, and Miniseries themes with a 60% similarity match.

During her job search, Yuzu Hodaishi (played by Riho Sayashi) stumbled upon a captivating novel centered around yogurt, developing a newfound admiration for the bacteria lactobacillus bulgaricus featured in the story. Unbeknownst to her, I, a lactobacillus bulgaricus, observes Yuzu Hodaishi and decides to accompany her in an invisible form. After a year of job hunting, Yuzu Hodaishi secures a position at a food company in Meiwa and is stationed at their Osaka branch. Initially working with supermarket personnel, she later transitions to the PR department at the Osaka headquarters, under the guidance of her senior, Itsumi Midori (portrayed by Rio Asumi). Yuzu Hodaishi faces challenges adjusting to life in Osaka and navigating her responsibilities in the PR department. Eventually, she is assigned the task of writing a magazine article to commemorate Meiwa Yogurt's 50th anniversary.

Recommendation: 100 Scene no Koi similar to Kuniko Mukoda's Innocent
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100 Scene no Koi(100シーンの恋)

2008Japan
AnthologyLifeMiniseriesRomanceDramaMobile Drama

Like Kuniko Mukoda's Innocent, this drama also features Anthology, Life, Miniseries, and Romance themes with a 57% similarity match.

Mizushima Hiro takes on the roles of a stylist, a surfer, and a hairdresser in three separate 15-minute segments, all centered around themes of love

Recommendation: Osaka Kanjousen Part 2 similar to Kuniko Mukoda's Innocent
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Osaka Kanjousen Part 2(大阪環状線 ひと駅ごとの愛物語 Part2)

2017Japan
AnthologyLifeMiniseriesRomanceComedyDrama

Like Kuniko Mukoda's Innocent, this drama also features Anthology, Life, Miniseries, and Romance themes with a 57% similarity match.

In every populated area, there exists a community. Districts are interconnected by trains, with stations serving as meeting points for people and opportunities for love to blossom. This series consists of 10 episodes showcasing various love stories - romantic, familial, friendly, and hometown love - all centered around different train stations along the Osaka Loop line. (jdramas.wordpress)

Recommendation: Tatakau! Shoten Girl similar to Kuniko Mukoda's Innocent
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Tatakau! Shoten Girl(戦う!書店ガール)

2015Japan
Novel AdaptationLifeMiniseriesRomanceBusinessShop Setting

Like Kuniko Mukoda's Innocent, this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Life, Miniseries, and Romance themes with a 57% similarity match.

Pegasus Bookstore is facing challenges as a result of the competition from online book retailers. Aki Kitamura and Riko Nishioka work at Pegasus Bookstore. Kitamura, 23, is determined and has a carefree nature. She prioritizes her career and aspirations over marriage. Nishioka, 40, is a single woman who serves as the assistant manager at the bookstore. She takes pride in her work. Despite their contrasting personalities, the two women work together at the bookstore.

Recommendation: I Love You (2013) similar to Kuniko Mukoda's Innocent
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I Love You (2013)

2013Japan
Novel AdaptationLifeRomanceDrama

Like Kuniko Mukoda's Innocent, this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Life, and Romance themes with a 50% similarity match.

Inspired by the collection of short stories titled "I Love You," authored by Kotaro Isaka, Ira Ishida, Takuji Ichikawa, Otsuichi, Ko Nakamura, and Takayoshi Honda.

Recommendation: Oh! My Propose similar to Kuniko Mukoda's Innocent
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Oh! My Propose(オー!マイ・プロポーズ)

2010Japan
LifeMiniseriesRomanceShort Length Series

Like Kuniko Mukoda's Innocent, this drama also features Life, Miniseries, and Romance themes with a 50% similarity match.

Yumi and Yuusaku are on the verge of getting married. Yumi is dressed in her wedding gown, anxiously waiting for the ceremony to start. However, she is concerned because they have not officially gotten engaged. To add a special touch to the event, she invited five couples to the ceremony with a card that reads, "Please share your words of love with the most significant person in your life." As the couples make their way to the ceremony, they each start expressing their heartfelt emotions.

Recommendation: Koi wa Yukemuri no Naka de similar to Kuniko Mukoda's Innocent
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Koi wa Yukemuri no Naka de(恋は湯けむりの中で)

2024Japan
AnthologyMiniseriesRomanceHot Spring Setting

Like Kuniko Mukoda's Innocent, this drama also features Anthology, Miniseries, and Romance themes with a 50% similarity match.

Located in a thermal spa retreat, the narrative explores the evolving romantic dynamics between males and females

Recommendation: Kuro-chan's Love: Yappari, Aidashin similar to Kuniko Mukoda's Innocent
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Kuro-chan's Love: Yappari, Aidashin(クロちゃんずラブ~やっぱり、愛だしん~)

2023Japan
LifeMiniseriesRomanceWeb Series

Like Kuniko Mukoda's Innocent, this drama also features Life, Miniseries, and Romance themes with a 50% similarity match.

Recommendation: The Threat of Love Season 2 similar to Kuniko Mukoda's Innocent
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The Threat of Love Season 2(Loving You 我愛你2)

2003Hong Kong
AnthologyMiniseriesRomanceDrama

Like Kuniko Mukoda's Innocent, this drama also features Anthology, Miniseries, and Romance themes with a 50% similarity match.

Comprising of ten distinct stories exploring different facets of human connections, affection, and intimacy, each tale in The Threat of Love delves into its own unique theme. Through a romantic and touching approach, the book portrays modern relationships with a focus on conveying the intricate and vulnerable emotions in a genuine manner.

Recommendation: Renai Chudoku similar to Kuniko Mukoda's Innocent
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Renai Chudoku(恋愛中毒)

2000Japan
Novel AdaptationMiniseriesRomanceDrama

Like Kuniko Mukoda's Innocent, this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Miniseries, and Romance themes with a 50% similarity match.

Based on the book written by Fumio Yamamoto, under the identical name.

Recommendation: He Is My Ex-Boyfriend similar to Kuniko Mukoda's Innocent
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He Is My Ex-Boyfriend(元カレ)

2003Japan
LifeMiniseriesRomanceDrama

Like Kuniko Mukoda's Innocent, this drama also features Life, Miniseries, and Romance themes with a 50% similarity match.

Toji manages the food section in a medium-sized department store and faces challenges with a difficult boss. However, his luck changes when he meets a charming elevator operator named Nao. Just as Toji begins to find happiness at work, his ex-girlfriend Makoto reappears as an account manager from an advertising agency. Despite Toji's surprise, Makoto acts as if they have never met before. With a demanding job and tension between Nao and Makoto, Toji finds himself in a difficult situation.

Recommendation: Kawa, Itsuka Umi e similar to Kuniko Mukoda's Innocent
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Kawa, Itsuka Umi e(川、いつか海へ)

2003Japan
LifeMiniseriesRomanceDrama

Like Kuniko Mukoda's Innocent, this drama also features Life, Miniseries, and Romance themes with a 50% similarity match.

NHK's commemorative drama series for its 50th anniversary features multiple short stories showcasing popular Japanese actors and actresses. The narrative follows a ball as it travels from the river's origin to the ocean, revealing six love stories set in different seasons throughout the year.

Recommendation: Mo Hitotsu no Sugar & Spice similar to Kuniko Mukoda's Innocent
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Mo Hitotsu no Sugar & Spice(もうひとつのシュガー)

2006Japan
LifeMiniseriesRomanceDrama

Like Kuniko Mukoda's Innocent, this drama also features Life, Miniseries, and Romance themes with a 50% similarity match.

Derived from the 2006 movie Sugar & Spice, this spin-off series consists of four unique narratives. In the first case, Minami, a student at the same university as Yutaka, harbors a secret admiration for him despite his relationship status. As circumstances change, Minami and Yutaka grow closer. The second case follows Madoka and her partner Satoshi as they navigate a long-distance relationship when he is relocated to Sendai for work. The third case revolves around Mika, who, after experiencing betrayal, loses faith in love until a colleague named Yuta challenges her beliefs. Lastly, the fourth case introduces Takuma, responsible for managing fanmail for the popular radio show School of Lock, who falls head over heels for Asuka, a waitress he encounters at a cafe. Wiki/d-addicts

Recommendation: Kokoro ga Pokitto ne similar to Kuniko Mukoda's Innocent
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Kokoro ga Pokitto ne(心がポキッとね)

2015Japan
LifeMiniseriesRomanceComedy

Like Kuniko Mukoda's Innocent, this drama also features Life, Miniseries, and Romance themes with a 50% similarity match.

The setting of the story is in Tokyo and it centers around Kojima Haruta, a 40-year-old man who experiences a severe mental breakdown, causing him to lose his job, family, and home. After a series of events, Haruta meets Otake Shin, the proprietor of an antique furniture store, who takes him in and offers him a job as a furniture repairman. Grateful for this act of kindness, Haruta vows to rebuild his life but chooses to isolate himself to avoid further stress. However, his life takes an unexpected turn when he meets Hayama Miyako, a 26-year-old woman who becomes overly attached and fixated on the man she falls in love with.

Recommendation: Kamogawa Shokudo similar to Kuniko Mukoda's Innocent
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Kamogawa Shokudo(鴨川食堂)

2016Japan
Novel AdaptationLifeMiniseriesFood

Like Kuniko Mukoda's Innocent, this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Life, and Miniseries themes with a 50% similarity match.

Clients who depend on a solitary advertisement about a restaurant named Kamogawa Shokudo, end up there after remembering a particular dish. Located near Higashi Honganji in Kyoto, this unassuming eatery attracts individuals dealing with various troubles in their lives such as work, family, relationships, and more. The restaurant's waitress, Kamogawa Koishi, listens to customers' problems with genuine concern, while her father Nagare, a former detective, uses his keen observation skills to understand and fulfill their culinary desires. After enjoying the "food with memories" crafted by Koishi and Nagare, patrons leave Kamogawa Shokudo feeling inspired and rejuvenated, ready to face life's challenges with newfound courage and joy. This narrative is inspired by the book "Kamogawa Shokudo" written by Kashiwai Hisashi.

Recommendation: Osaka Kanjousen Part 3 similar to Kuniko Mukoda's Innocent
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Osaka Kanjousen Part 3(大阪環状線 Part3 ひと駅ごとのスマイル)

2018Japan
AnthologyLifeMiniseriesComedy

Like Kuniko Mukoda's Innocent, this drama also features Anthology, Life, and Miniseries themes with a 50% similarity match.

The third installment of the KTV original series "Osaka Loop Line" consists of 10 episodes, with each episode taking place at a different station along the well-known railway loop around central Osaka. These episodes feature 10 unique and uncomplicated stories, all unfolding within the vibrant and charming ambiance of Osaka.

Recommendation: Hoshi ni Naritakatta Kimi to similar to Kuniko Mukoda's Innocent
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Hoshi ni Naritakatta Kimi to(星になりたかった君と)

2021Japan
LifeMiniseriesRomanceCardiovascular Disease

Like Kuniko Mukoda's Innocent, this drama also features Life, Miniseries, and Romance themes with a 50% similarity match.

A romantic tale unfolds between a young college student on a break from school to pursue a career in astronomy and a woman battling heart disease, as they cross paths at the Star Festival. (NTV)

Recommendation: Watashi ga Kemono ni Natta Yoru Season 3 similar to Kuniko Mukoda's Innocent
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Watashi ga Kemono ni Natta Yoru Season 3(私が獣になった夜~好きになっちゃいけない~)

2022Japan
AnthologyLifeMiniseriesRomanceDramaFemale Centered PlotSexual Content

Like Kuniko Mukoda's Innocent, this drama also features Anthology, Life, Miniseries, and Romance themes with a 50% similarity match.

Recommendation: Kondo Umaretara similar to Kuniko Mukoda's Innocent
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Kondo Umaretara(今度生まれたら)

2022Japan
Novel AdaptationLifeMiniseriesDrama

Like Kuniko Mukoda's Innocent, this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Life, and Miniseries themes with a 50% similarity match.

Recommendation: Jishin no Ato de similar to Kuniko Mukoda's Innocent
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Jishin no Ato de(地震のあとで)

2025Japan
AnthologyLifeMiniseriesPost-disaster

Like Kuniko Mukoda's Innocent, this drama also features Anthology, Life, and Miniseries themes with a 50% similarity match.

A drama series consisting of four episodes portrays the three-decade aftermath of the devastating Great Hanshin-Awaji Earthquake in 1995. The series is inspired by the four short stories found in Murakami Haruki's collection "After the Quake."

Recommendation: Beating Heart (2005) similar to Kuniko Mukoda's Innocent
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Beating Heart (2005)(떨리는 가슴)

2005South Korea
AnthologyLifeRomanceDrama

Like Kuniko Mukoda's Innocent, this drama also features Anthology, Life, and Romance themes with a 50% similarity match.

Beating Heart is an experimental omnibus drama produced by MBC, featuring six segments under the theme: "When did you feel your heart beating the hardest?" This series explores emotions like love, grief, and happiness, brought to life by six pairs of directors and screenwriters. Each duo is responsible for one chapter, which is made up of two episodes.

Recommendation: Church Boy's Love QT similar to Kuniko Mukoda's Innocent
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Church Boy's Love QT(교회오빠의 연애QT)

2016South Korea
LifeMiniseriesRomanceShort Length Series

Like Kuniko Mukoda's Innocent, this drama also features Life, Miniseries, and Romance themes with a 50% similarity match.

Recommendation: The Sloppy Life Of Kang Dae Choong similar to Kuniko Mukoda's Innocent
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The Sloppy Life Of Kang Dae Choong(대충사는 강대충씨)

2016South Korea
LifeMiniseriesRomanceWeb Series

Like Kuniko Mukoda's Innocent, this drama also features Life, Miniseries, and Romance themes with a 50% similarity match.

Recommendation: Because It's My First Time similar to Kuniko Mukoda's Innocent
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Because It's My First Time(처음이라서)

2018South Korea
LifeMiniseriesRomanceComedy

Like Kuniko Mukoda's Innocent, this drama also features Life, Miniseries, and Romance themes with a 50% similarity match.

Spin-off and continuation of the beloved web series "Crushes - Special Edition" - This narrative explores the married journey of the pair Park Sung Woo and Kim Su In.

Recommendation: Unknown Lovers similar to Kuniko Mukoda's Innocent
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Unknown Lovers(X情人)

2016Taiwan
AnthologyMiniseriesRomanceMultiple Mains

Like Kuniko Mukoda's Innocent, this drama also features Anthology, Miniseries, and Romance themes with a 50% similarity match.

Mini-series consisting of 6 different stories: 1. Close Friends Lover 2. Fright Lover 3. Mama's Boy Lover 4. Circumstances Lover 5. Drop-off Lover 6. Sightless Lover

Recommendation: On Marriage similar to Kuniko Mukoda's Innocent
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On Marriage(你的婚姻不是你的婚姻)

2022Taiwan
AnthologyMiniseriesRomanceDrama

Like Kuniko Mukoda's Innocent, this drama also features Anthology, Miniseries, and Romance themes with a 50% similarity match.

The familiar conclusion of "And they lived happily ever after" is a theme explored in On Marriage. This anthology series delves into the challenges faced by couples who sacrifice their own desires for the sake of their marriage. Each episode offers a unique perspective on the different facets of marriage from five distinct viewpoints. (pavilion.taicca.tw)

Recommendation: Sanzenen no Tsukaikata similar to Kuniko Mukoda's Innocent
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Sanzenen no Tsukaikata(三千円の使いかた)

2023Japan
Novel AdaptationLifeMiniseriesDrama

Like Kuniko Mukoda's Innocent, this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Life, and Miniseries themes with a 50% similarity match.

This story follows three generations of women from the Mikuriya family as they ponder the kind of life they want to live and tackle their challenges through saving money. Mikuriya Miho, the second daughter, recently moved out on her own after securing a well-paying job. She had aspirations of being a successful career woman with a loving partner, but a certain incident prompts her to reevaluate her path.

Recommendation: Hokuo Kojirase Nikki similar to Kuniko Mukoda's Innocent
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Hokuo Kojirase Nikki(北欧こじらせ日記)

2022Japan
Novel AdaptationLifeMiniseriesDrama

Like Kuniko Mukoda's Innocent, this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Life, and Miniseries themes with a 50% similarity match.

Shimako, an employee at a Tokyo travel agency, has a strong passion for Scandinavia. She resides in a cozy apartment filled with Scandinavian decor, cuisine, music, and various items that transport her to Finland. Unexpectedly, the company's president declares bankruptcy, prompting Shimako to deepen her affection for Finland.

Recommendation: Love Is Not Blind (2013) similar to Kuniko Mukoda's Innocent
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Love Is Not Blind (2013)(失恋33天)

2013China
Novel AdaptationLifeRomanceComedy

Like Kuniko Mukoda's Innocent, this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Life, and Romance themes with a 50% similarity match.

Huang Xiao Xian, a 25-year-old woman employed at a wedding planning company, ends her 7-year relationship with her boyfriend after catching him on a date with her closest friend at a shopping center. Distraught and despondent, Xiao Xian struggles at work and comes close to losing her job due to a major mistake on an important project. Unexpectedly, a coworker she typically dislikes lends a helping hand, leading Xiao Xian on a journey of healing, self-discovery, and ultimately finding love with someone who has been a constant presence in her life. (KUKAN Drama Channel) Based on the novel written by Bao Jing Jing.

Recommendation: Renai Hensachi - Kanojo no Kiraina Kanojo similar to Kuniko Mukoda's Innocent
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Renai Hensachi - Kanojo no Kiraina Kanojo(恋愛偏差値 - 彼女の嫌いな彼女)

2002Japan
Novel AdaptationMiniseriesRomanceDrama

Like Kuniko Mukoda's Innocent, this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Miniseries, and Romance themes with a 50% similarity match.

This is the unusual tale of two women in the Marunouchi business area of Tokyo: a 34-year-old single woman and a 22-year-old searching for a spouse. Despite being friends, the two end up competing for the affection of one man. Tamako, the 34-year-old, is seen as an accomplished and fashionable woman at work, known as an "old miss." Despite her attractiveness and success, Tamako is still single, feeling frustrated by the young, good-looking new recruits who lack depth. Meanwhile, Chie, a 22-year-old office worker, is focused on finding her ideal partner and getting married, feeling discontent with her current situation. Both women become entangled in a love triangle with a man named Saeki, while still being involved with other partners. Their conflicting desires for love, stability, and success create a complex situation.

Recommendation: Renai Hensachi - Party similar to Kuniko Mukoda's Innocent
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Renai Hensachi - Party(恋愛偏差値 - Party)

2002Japan
Novel AdaptationMiniseriesRomanceDrama

Like Kuniko Mukoda's Innocent, this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Miniseries, and Romance themes with a 50% similarity match.

Kotoko, a 29-year-old woman employed at a company with foreign ties, finds herself in a predicament when the company goes bankrupt unexpectedly. She must now search for a new job to sustain herself in the bustling city. Despite her high expectations of working in Marunouchi, residing in Daikanyama, and going on dates in Aoyama, Kotoko faces the reality that these aspirations may not come to fruition. At a gathering, she encounters Natsume, an employee at a prominent trading firm, who presents her with another prospect: marriage. However, winning over Natsume proves to be more challenging than she anticipated. Subsequently, Kotoko meets Moriya, a quirky individual who owns a small glass factory in Edogawa. Although this unconventional work environment contrasts with her initial desires, Kotoko finds comfort in its coziness and decides to work there. Balancing a thriving love life with a humble workplace, Kotoko eventually starts a relationship with Natsume. Through her experiences at the glass factory, she learns valuable lessons about the individuals there, which deepens her connection to the idea of marrying Natsume. Fueled by these encounters, Kotoko embarks on a quest to discover her true calling.

Recommendation: Renai Hensachi - Moetsukiru Made similar to Kuniko Mukoda's Innocent
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Renai Hensachi - Moetsukiru Made(恋愛偏差値 - 燃えつきるまで)

2002Japan
Novel AdaptationMiniseriesRomanceDrama

Like Kuniko Mukoda's Innocent, this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Miniseries, and Romance themes with a 50% similarity match.

Reiko, a 28-year-old employee at a housing company, experiences a sudden breakup with her boyfriend Koichiro after a 5-year relationship. Prior to this, Reiko was content balancing her career and love life, but the breakup leaves her struggling to focus at work and making uncharacteristic mistakes. This jeopardizes her job security and causes her physical appearance to deteriorate. Despite feeling overwhelmed with despair, she realizes there are greater issues in the world such as pollution and economic struggles. While contemplating these larger problems, she acknowledges that her own heartbreak over Koichiro is her current priority. Previously content with her stable job and relationship, the breakup shatters her sense of security. As she navigates through her emotions, she begins to notice other women in her surroundings and reconsiders her approach to work. Ultimately, she decides to immerse herself in a new romantic relationship as a way to move forward from her heartbreak.

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Nemurenu Shinju(眠れぬ真珠 〜まだ恋してもいいですか?〜)

2017Japan
Novel AdaptationMiniseriesRomanceDrama

Like Kuniko Mukoda's Innocent, this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Miniseries, and Romance themes with a 50% similarity match.

The plot revolves around a love affair between a 45-year-old woman going through menopause and a man who is 17 years her junior. However, things take a dark turn when a deranged stalker enters the picture. (YTV)

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Hatsukoi Geinin(初恋芸人)

2016Japan
Novel AdaptationMiniseriesRomanceComedy

Like Kuniko Mukoda's Innocent, this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Miniseries, and Romance themes with a 50% similarity match.

Sato Kenji is a budding comedian who has not yet found success and leads a simple life. Despite struggling to attract a larger audience without an agency, he remains hopeful. Due to his lack of social skills, he has never had a girlfriend. However, his life takes a turn when he meets a mysterious girl who appreciates his humor. Their interactions lead to outings for movies, meals, and shopping, marking the beginning of a journey towards love that he never thought possible. This story is based on a novel by Nakazawa Takeshi, first published in 2009.

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Kakuu OL Nikki(架空OL日記)

2017Japan
Novel AdaptationLifeMiniseriesDrama

Like Kuniko Mukoda's Innocent, this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Life, and Miniseries themes with a 50% similarity match.

The television series is adapted from a blog authored by Baka Rhythm from 2006 to 2009, in which he assumed the identity of a female office worker named Kakuu Masuno. Masuno, who claimed to be employed at a bank, shared anecdotes about the daily emotions experienced by an office worker and those in her social circle.

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Koi ni Ochita Ohitori Sama: Stendhal no Renairon(恋に落ちたおひとりさま~スタンダールの恋愛論~)

2022Japan
Novel AdaptationMiniseriesRomanceComedy

Like Kuniko Mukoda's Innocent, this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Miniseries, and Romance themes with a 50% similarity match.

Satoko, a librarian, lacks confidence due to never having been in a relationship at 30 years old. Her life takes a turn when she meets Ryosuke and falls in love with him instantly. One day, a man claiming to be "Stendhal", the author of the French novel "Love Theory", appears before Satoko, who is constantly seeking to improve herself. Satoko is surprised to see this "illusion" that she believes is a result of her love worries. Stendhal offers Satoko love advice to help her relationship with Ryosuke flourish, gradually leading to positive changes in her life. As they grow closer, Satoko harbors a "certain past secret" she is desperate to keep hidden.

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Sayonara no Mukougawa(さよならの向う側)

2022Japan
Novel AdaptationAnthologyMiniseriesDrama

Like Kuniko Mukoda's Innocent, this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Anthology, and Miniseries themes with a 50% similarity match.

When junior high school teacher Sakuraba Ayako awakens, she is startled to find a man standing before her. He introduces himself as a guide to the mysterious realm they are in and explains that this is the afterlife. Ayako realizes that she has passed away and expresses surprise at the unexpected circumstances of her death. In this realm, individuals have the opportunity to see loved ones from the living world for a brief 24-hour period. Ayako immediately thinks of her son Yuta and husband Hirotaka, but the guide informs her that she can only visit those who are unaware of her demise. She decides to visit her former teacher Ishibashi Nobuyoshi's home, where she is greeted by his daughter Megumi, as Nobuyoshi himself had passed away two years prior.

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Yameru Toki mo, Sukoyaka Naru Toki mo(やめるときも、すこやかなるときも)

2020Japan
Novel AdaptationMiniseriesRomanceDrama

Like Kuniko Mukoda's Innocent, this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Miniseries, and Romance themes with a 50% similarity match.

Sudou Ichiharu, a skilled furniture maker, has been working diligently but has yet to create a piece that surpasses his mentor's work. Despite his efforts, he has not made much progress in his craft. One day, Sudou meets Motohashi Sakurako, an employee at an advertising agency. While she is successful in her career, she has not been lucky in love. The two of them are drawn to each other and share a connection, but both keep their emotional struggles hidden. Sudou is haunted by the loss of a loved one, experiencing a temporary loss of speech every December as a reaction to the anniversary of the death. Meanwhile, Sakurako has been supporting her family since her father's company went bankrupt, yearning to break free from this burden by getting married. Their relationship is not based on pure feelings, but rather on their individual desires and personal struggles.

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BUNGO - Nihon Bungaku Cinema(BUNGO -日本文学シネマ-)

2010Japan
Novel AdaptationAnthologyMiniseriesRomanceCrimeDramaMelodramaPsychological

Like Kuniko Mukoda's Innocent, this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Anthology, Miniseries, and Romance themes with a 44% similarity match.

Six captivating short episodes derived from well-known literary short novels by renowned authors.