Manatsu no Merry Christmas - Asian drama recommendation
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Manatsu no Merry Christmas(真夏のメリークリスマス)

2000Japan
Childhood Friends RelationshipFriendshipMiniseriesOrphan Female LeadOrphan Male LeadRomance

Ryo, a former professional boxer, transitions into a debt collector for a loan shark. He was raised in an orphanage in Okinawa Prefecture alongside Haru, Natsumi, an aspiring actress, and two others. One of them is now a lawyer who has helped Ryo out of trouble, while the other was fortunate enough to be adopted by a wealthy family. Haru, also adopted, has never ventured beyond the island where she was raised. After her adoptive mother passes away, she decides to travel to Tokyo in search of their old group. Unfamiliar with the ways of the modern city, she narrowly avoids falling victim to the sex industry upon arriving in Tokyo, but Ryo intervenes just in time to rescue her.

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Recommendation: Saishu Resha de Hajimaru Koi similar to Manatsu no Merry Christmas
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Saishu Resha de Hajimaru Koi(最終列車で始まる恋)

2023Japan
Childhood Friends RelationshipFriendshipMiniseriesRomanceDramaMeet Again

Like Manatsu no Merry Christmas, this drama also features Childhood Friends Relationship, Friendship, Miniseries, and Romance themes with a 50% similarity match.

Haru once realized his dream but eventually abandoned it. Now living in Nagoya, his hometown, he harbors a deep mistrust of others and lacks a clear sense of purpose. One night, on his way to work, he unexpectedly encounters his childhood friend Mako on the last train of the evening after 15 years apart. Mako used to look up to Haru, prompting him to fabricate a series of small lies to live up to her expectations. As Haru reconnects with Mako, his emotions start to shift, but what will become of this love founded on deceit?

Recommendation: Finding Love (2007) similar to Manatsu no Merry Christmas
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Finding Love (2007)(연애의 발견)

2007South Korea
FriendshipMiniseriesRomance

Like Manatsu no Merry Christmas, this drama also features Friendship, Miniseries, and Romance themes with a 50% similarity match.

The narrative revolves around the intertwining tales of love and friendship experienced by four young individuals, set against a backdrop of both reality and romance. Kim Yoon Seo finds herself torn between her ideal partner, Ji Won, and her long-time friend, Kang Hyuk, who has been in her life for a decade. However, Min Yong is already committed to Chae Yi Yun.

Recommendation: Worth Love, Bo Ram (2019) similar to Manatsu no Merry Christmas
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Worth Love, Bo Ram (2019)(연애 기다린 보람)

2019South Korea
Childhood Friends RelationshipFriendshipMiniseriesRomanceComedyTourism Industry

Like Manatsu no Merry Christmas, this drama also features Childhood Friends Relationship, Friendship, Miniseries, and Romance themes with a 50% similarity match.

Kang Bo Ram is a dedicated public servant employed in Ulsan's tourism sector. She takes on the responsibility of organizing the 'Go Bok Soo' Song Festival and sets out to identify a worthy contestant for the grand prize. Bo Ram reconnects with her childhood friend Kyung Seok, who has returned to intervene in his parents' divorce. Together, they formulate a strategy to assist Kyung Seok's father in participating in the song festival. (K-Plus)

Recommendation: RUNNER'S HIGH similar to Manatsu no Merry Christmas
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RUNNER'S HIGH(RUNNER'S HIGH)

2004Japan
FriendshipMiniseriesRomanceDivision 1

Like Manatsu no Merry Christmas, this drama also features Friendship, Miniseries, and Romance themes with a 43% similarity match.

Portrays the bond of friendship and affectionate routines shared by three individuals who come together at the poolside "J" in Shibuya.

Recommendation: Engimono: Katte ni Nostalgia similar to Manatsu no Merry Christmas
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Engimono: Katte ni Nostalgia(勝手にノスタルジー)

2004Japan
FriendshipMiniseriesRomanceComedy

Like Manatsu no Merry Christmas, this drama also features Friendship, Miniseries, and Romance themes with a 43% similarity match.

Fuji-TV dedicates the late-night time slot for innovative projects, providing opportunities for aspiring young writers, producers, and directors to showcase their talents. Each series runs for four weeks, featuring a cast of emerging talents from the entertainment industry. The content of these dramas is tailored to appeal to a younger demographic. (DramaWiki)

Recommendation: Akai Unmei (2005) similar to Manatsu no Merry Christmas
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Akai Unmei (2005)(赤い運命)

2005Japan
MiniseriesOrphan Female LeadRomanceOrphanage Setting

Like Manatsu no Merry Christmas, this drama also features Miniseries, Orphan Female Lead, and Romance themes with a 43% similarity match.

A Tanpatsu is a romantic television series comprising multiple episodes, where two girls from an orphanage find their lives unexpectedly connected by a twist of fate.

Recommendation: Sakura ni Negai Wo similar to Manatsu no Merry Christmas
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Sakura ni Negai Wo(桜に願いを)

2017Japan
FriendshipMiniseriesRomanceDrama

Like Manatsu no Merry Christmas, this drama also features Friendship, Miniseries, and Romance themes with a 43% similarity match.

A romantic tale spanning 5,272 kilometers, connecting Indonesia and Japan. Elly, a student from Indonesia, and Ryo, a young Japanese, first connected through social media. Their relationship blossomed further when they met in person in Japan, spending quality time together and eventually falling in love. Despite facing language and cultural barriers, their love story continues to unfold. (idn.wakuwakujapan)

Recommendation: Hatsukoi to Marbles: 10 Promises similar to Manatsu no Merry Christmas
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Hatsukoi to Marbles: 10 Promises(はつ恋とビー玉 ~10の約束~)

2021Japan
Childhood Friends RelationshipFriendshipRomanceFriends To Lovers

Like Manatsu no Merry Christmas, this drama also features Childhood Friends Relationship, Friendship, and Romance themes with a 43% similarity match.

A love story blossoming between two friends who have known each other since childhood.

Recommendation: Between Friends similar to Manatsu no Merry Christmas
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Between Friends(흔들린 사이다)

2017South Korea
FriendshipMiniseriesRomanceShort Length Series

Like Manatsu no Merry Christmas, this drama also features Friendship, Miniseries, and Romance themes with a 43% similarity match.

Recommendation: Just One Bite: Pilot similar to Manatsu no Merry Christmas
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Just One Bite: Pilot(한입만 파일럿)

2018South Korea
FriendshipMiniseriesRomanceWeb Series

Like Manatsu no Merry Christmas, this drama also features Friendship, Miniseries, and Romance themes with a 43% similarity match.

Recommendation: Happy Together (2009) similar to Manatsu no Merry Christmas
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Happy Together (2009)( 青梅竹馬 )

2009Taiwan
Childhood Friends RelationshipFriendshipRomanceFamily

Like Manatsu no Merry Christmas, this drama also features Childhood Friends Relationship, Friendship, and Romance themes with a 43% similarity match.

This tale follows the lives of four childhood companions - Qing Qing, Ruo Mei, Cai Zhu, and Ma Jun. Ruo Mei harbors affection for Ma Jun, yet her feelings are unreciprocated. Qing Qing and Cai Zhu have been romantically involved for a few years, but encounter difficulties when Cai Zhu's biological mother resurfaces. Disapproving of Qing Qing, she endeavors to sabotage their relationship.

Recommendation: Worth Love, Bo Ram (2019) similar to Manatsu no Merry Christmas
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Worth Love, Bo Ram (2019)(연애 기다린 보람)

2019South Korea
Childhood Friends RelationshipFriendshipMiniseriesRomanceComedyShort Length SeriesTourism IndustryWeb Series

Like Manatsu no Merry Christmas, this drama also features Childhood Friends Relationship, Friendship, Miniseries, and Romance themes with a 40% similarity match.

Recommendation: Koibumi Biyori (2014) similar to Manatsu no Merry Christmas
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Koibumi Biyori (2014)(恋文日和)

2014Japan
FriendshipMiniseriesRomanceAdapted From A MangaLife

Like Manatsu no Merry Christmas, this drama also features Friendship, Miniseries, and Romance themes with a 38% similarity match.

The central theme of the series revolves around the desire for everyone except one person to erase any memory of the protagonist. The story takes place in a progressive high school where ten different love stories unfold, all centered around the exchange of love letters.

Recommendation: The Divination Gossip Club similar to Manatsu no Merry Christmas
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The Divination Gossip Club(同居少女諸事卜)

2024Hong Kong
FriendshipMiniseriesRomanceComedyRoommates' Relationship

Like Manatsu no Merry Christmas, this drama also features Friendship, Miniseries, and Romance themes with a 38% similarity match.

Sammy, a meticulous Virgo, crosses paths with Tracy, an untidy yet optimistic Aries. They share a living space with Iris, a sociable and adventurous Sagittarius who specializes in divination. Can Iris use her divination skills to resolve their conflicts? Will these three girls, each with unique relationship statuses, discover their perfect partners through fortune-telling? Love and life are unpredictable - the only way to navigate through them is by living through the experiences!

Recommendation: Tokyo Love Collection similar to Manatsu no Merry Christmas
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Tokyo Love Collection(ラブ・コレ 東京Love Collection)

2006Japan
FriendshipMiniseriesRomanceComedyLGBTQ+

Like Manatsu no Merry Christmas, this drama also features Friendship, Miniseries, and Romance themes with a 38% similarity match.

This is a humorous romance tale that follows three women in their twenties who are focused on their careers and relationships. The main focus is on Hara Ayaka, who develops feelings for her gay friend while being unaware of her roommate Natsuki being romantically pursued by their boss, Yamada.

Recommendation: ConneXion similar to Manatsu no Merry Christmas
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ConneXion(ConneXion)

2021Japan
FriendshipMiniseriesRomanceFutureWeb Series

Like Manatsu no Merry Christmas, this drama also features Friendship, Miniseries, and Romance themes with a 38% similarity match.

Taking place in 2026, as Japan grapples with a decreasing birth rate, Shinji, who harbors apprehension towards romantic relationships, decides to join his childhood companions in utilizing the AI matchmaking platform known as ConneXion to seek out a suitable spouse. (Credit: doramaworld)

Recommendation: Is There Equation in Love? similar to Manatsu no Merry Christmas
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Is There Equation in Love?(사랑에도 공식이 있나요?)

2022South Korea
FriendshipMiniseriesRomanceShort Length SeriesWeb Series

Like Manatsu no Merry Christmas, this drama also features Friendship, Miniseries, and Romance themes with a 38% similarity match.

Recommendation: Something about Love similar to Manatsu no Merry Christmas
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Something about Love(啟動愛情這件事)

2016Taiwan
FriendshipMiniseriesRomanceDramaShort Length Series

Like Manatsu no Merry Christmas, this drama also features Friendship, Miniseries, and Romance themes with a 38% similarity match.

Di Na, Zi Xuan, and Ya Ran, close companions, plan a road trip to break free from their everyday stresses. During their journey, Di Na unexpectedly encounters her former partner Ji Feng and forms a connection with Aaron. With both men entering her life simultaneously, Di Na faces the challenge of selecting the most suitable partner.

Recommendation: Hotel Saltwater similar to Manatsu no Merry Christmas
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Hotel Saltwater(鹽水大飯店)

2024Taiwan
FriendshipMiniseriesRomanceFamilyLife

Like Manatsu no Merry Christmas, this drama also features Friendship, Miniseries, and Romance themes with a 38% similarity match.

Li Wen Qin, a young person from Qiaotou, was arrested for participating in the Formosa Magazine Parade on December 10, 1979. While in prison, he discovered innovative ways to sustain himself, such as mixing saltwater with rice and consuming it along with memories of his lover, A Chun, moments shared with loved ones, and his unwavering desire for democracy. Despite the harsh conditions of the prison, known as the "Hotel Saltwater," Wen Qin and his fellow inmates held onto their spirits that yearned for freedom.

Recommendation: Death Kyun Loop wa Tomaranai! similar to Manatsu no Merry Christmas
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Death Kyun Loop wa Tomaranai!(DEATHきゅんループは止まらない!)

2022Japan
Childhood Friends RelationshipFriendshipMiniseriesRomanceComedyFilmed VerticallySci-FiShort Length SeriesTime Loop

Like Manatsu no Merry Christmas, this drama also features Childhood Friends Relationship, Friendship, Miniseries, and Romance themes with a 36% similarity match.

Asako, a university student who experiences death whenever she becomes too excited on the day of her first date with her senior, Shoya. Her childhood friend Leo is also caught up in the situation. What surprising twist awaits them at the conclusion of the recurring Death Kyun Loop? (LINE NEWS VISION)

Recommendation: Honno Switch similar to Manatsu no Merry Christmas
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Honno Switch(ホンノウスイッチ)

2025Japan
Childhood Friends RelationshipFriendshipMiniseriesRomanceAdapted From A MangaCohabitationDramaEx Comes BackFriends To Lovers

Like Manatsu no Merry Christmas, this drama also features Childhood Friends Relationship, Friendship, Miniseries, and Romance themes with a 36% similarity match.

Following a breakup with her boyfriend, Koyori sought solace at the home of her longtime friend Hijiri. Unexpectedly, she ended up spending the night with him after drowning her sorrows in alcohol. Hijiri confessed his love for her, leaving Koyori conflicted about their long-standing friendship. The situation is delicate as she faces the risk of losing everything if their relationship doesn't work out. Adding to the complexity, her ex-boyfriend expresses a desire to reconcile. Koyori must make a decision before it's too late. (Kodansha.us)

Recommendation: Refresh 3+7 similar to Manatsu no Merry Christmas
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Refresh 3+7(刷新3+7)

2012China
MiniseriesRomance

Like Manatsu no Merry Christmas, this drama also features Miniseries and Romance with a 33% similarity match.

Refresh 3+7 is a nano film that consists of 10 standalone stories, each representing the concept of three days (yesterday, today, and tomorrow) and seven colors of the rainbow.

Recommendation: Aijin no Okite: Anata ni Aitakute similar to Manatsu no Merry Christmas
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Aijin no Okite: Anata ni Aitakute(愛人の掟・あなたに逢いたくて)

2000Japan
MiniseriesRomance

Like Manatsu no Merry Christmas, this drama also features Miniseries and Romance with a 33% similarity match.

Recommendation: Her Style similar to Manatsu no Merry Christmas
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Her Style(그녀의 스타일)

2009South Korea
MiniseriesRomance

Like Manatsu no Merry Christmas, this drama also features Miniseries and Romance with a 33% similarity match.

This drama revolves around a 29-year-old makeup artist who works in television shopping.

Recommendation: Goodbye Wang Lichuan similar to Manatsu no Merry Christmas
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Goodbye Wang Lichuan(再见王沥川)

2018China
MiniseriesRomance

Like Manatsu no Merry Christmas, this drama also features Miniseries and Romance with a 33% similarity match.

Four years ago, Wang Lichuan traveled overseas for medical treatment due to illness, accompanied by Xie Xiaoqiu. After a span of four years, the two were reunited once again.

Recommendation: Love to Our Youth: Student Card in the Trap similar to Manatsu no Merry Christmas
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Love to Our Youth: Student Card in the Trap(青春自拍團 - 同學,我不是故意拿你的學生證啊)

2016Taiwan
FriendshipMiniseriesRomanceSchool SettingShort Length SeriesYouth

Like Manatsu no Merry Christmas, this drama also features Friendship, Miniseries, and Romance themes with a 33% similarity match.

Recommendation: Oh, Yeojeong: Summer similar to Manatsu no Merry Christmas
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Oh, Yeojeong: Summer(오, 여정 : 여름)

2018South Korea
FriendshipMiniseriesRomanceLifeSummer SettingWeb Series

Like Manatsu no Merry Christmas, this drama also features Friendship, Miniseries, and Romance themes with a 33% similarity match.

A narrative concerning Yeo Jung's summer vacation, during which she traveled solo after a friend's unexpected withdrawal from joining her

Recommendation: Goodnight Dr. Xu similar to Manatsu no Merry Christmas
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Goodnight Dr. Xu(晚安, 徐博士)

2024China
FriendshipMiniseriesRomanceShort Length SeriesWeb SeriesYouth

Like Manatsu no Merry Christmas, this drama also features Friendship, Miniseries, and Romance themes with a 33% similarity match.

Recommendation: The Threat of Love similar to Manatsu no Merry Christmas
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The Threat of Love(Loving You 我愛你)

2000Hong Kong
FriendshipMiniseriesRomanceDramaFamilyLife

Like Manatsu no Merry Christmas, this drama also features Friendship, Miniseries, and Romance themes with a 33% similarity match.

Ten episodes featuring a consistent cast, each presenting a unique storyline centered around various types of love relationships such as heterosexual, familial, LGBTQ+, and platonic.

Recommendation: The Dramatic similar to Manatsu no Merry Christmas
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The Dramatic(더 드라마틱)

2013South Korea
FriendshipMiniseriesRomanceAnthologySchool SettingYouth

Like Manatsu no Merry Christmas, this drama also features Friendship, Miniseries, and Romance themes with a 33% similarity match.

Seven brief narratives featuring various idol groups. MBLAQ - Love School Rainbow - Love Capsule Girl's Day - A Midsummer Night's Chilling Romance 2AM - Flower Boy Corporation

Recommendation: Romance of 7 Days similar to Manatsu no Merry Christmas
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Romance of 7 Days(七天的浪漫)

2017Hong Kong
MiniseriesRomance

Like Manatsu no Merry Christmas, this drama also features Miniseries and Romance with a 33% similarity match.

This project involves a partnership between TVB and CMB channel from Korea. The show will focus on a romantic relationship across borders, featuring a Korean celebrity and a photographer from Hong Kong.

Recommendation: My Very Short Marriage similar to Manatsu no Merry Christmas
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My Very Short Marriage(短暫的婚姻)

2017Hong Kong
MiniseriesRomance

Like Manatsu no Merry Christmas, this drama also features Miniseries and Romance with a 33% similarity match.

The narrative kicks off in a three-story apartment building. Galen, a timid resident on the highest level, encounters a family of three who have just relocated to the floor below. Terry and his wife Melena appear affectionate on the outside, yet there is a secretive tension lingering beneath the surface. Galen's intervention alters the dynamic among the trio. During that same month, some individuals welcomed new beginnings while others believed the saga had concluded; however, in reality, everything was just commencing.

Recommendation: Koi no Kamisama similar to Manatsu no Merry Christmas
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Koi no Kamisama(恋の神様)

2000Japan
MiniseriesRomance

Like Manatsu no Merry Christmas, this drama also features Miniseries and Romance with a 33% similarity match.

Recommendation: Kongai Renai similar to Manatsu no Merry Christmas
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Kongai Renai(婚外恋愛)

2002Japan
MiniseriesRomance

Like Manatsu no Merry Christmas, this drama also features Miniseries and Romance with a 33% similarity match.

Is it possible for a married couple to sustain their bond while each of them has their own "official" girlfriend and boyfriend? A challenging and intriguing experiment commences! Mitsuru and Takuya, a married couple of three years, had a rather amicable relationship. Despite Mitsuru being busier than Takuya, they were content with their situation. However, everything changed when they met another couple, Shinichiro and Shizuka. Shinichiro proposed that Takuya should go on occasional dates with Shizuka, which Takuya initially declined. Surprisingly, Mitsuru agreed to the idea, believing it would not harm their relationship as long as it remained casual. This story delves into the timeless question for married couples: "Is it difficult to sustain passion and love for your spouse after marriage?"

Recommendation: North Point: Port Town similar to Manatsu no Merry Christmas
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North Point: Port Town(ノースポイント ポートタウン)

2003Japan
MiniseriesRomance

Like Manatsu no Merry Christmas, this drama also features Miniseries and Romance with a 33% similarity match.

Recommendation: Tokyo Friends similar to Manatsu no Merry Christmas
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Tokyo Friends(東京フレンズ)

2005Japan
FriendshipMiniseriesRomanceComedyFemale Centered PlotSismance

Like Manatsu no Merry Christmas, this drama also features Friendship, Miniseries, and Romance themes with a 33% similarity match.

Rei, a young woman from a small town, relocates to a bustling metropolis in pursuit of her aspirations. Upon her arrival in Tokyo, she secures a job at a bar where she forms friendships with three fellow female employees: Maki, a student of art; Ryoko, who is opportunistic; and Hirono, an aspiring actress. The establishment they work at is called Yume no Kura, meaning "Dream Warehouse", reflecting each girl's quest for their dreams. (Asiatorrents)

Recommendation: Koi no Jikan similar to Manatsu no Merry Christmas
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Koi no Jikan(恋の時間)

2005Japan
MiniseriesRomance

Like Manatsu no Merry Christmas, this drama also features Miniseries and Romance with a 33% similarity match.

When their mother becomes unwell, two sisters find themselves not only responsible for her ongoing care, but also navigating the relationships that develop as a result. The younger sister, a married mother, develops feelings for the man who discovered their mother in the park. Meanwhile, the older sister, a successful businesswoman, must contend with a man who may have accidentally assaulted her on a train, as well as the doctor overseeing their mother's treatment. Despite the man's persistent presence in her life, appearing forlorn, he may be seeking employment at her company after losing his job. Additionally, the attractive doctor proposes marriage to the older sister, who declines his offer. And so the story unfolds...

Recommendation: Shanghai Typhoon similar to Manatsu no Merry Christmas
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Shanghai Typhoon(上海タイフーン )

2008Japan
MiniseriesRomance

Like Manatsu no Merry Christmas, this drama also features Miniseries and Romance with a 33% similarity match.

A story unfolds about a woman experiencing a double loss in her life - her job and her partner, prompting her to embark on a journey from Japan to Shanghai. Misuzu Nomura, a 32-year-old manager in the fashion industry, triggers a strike while on a work trip to Shanghai, leading her to resign from her position. Following a breakup with her significant other, she decides to start fresh in Shanghai, where she navigates cultural differences and encounters unexpected twists of fate in her pursuit of happiness. --NHK (source: drama wiki)

Recommendation: Ketsuekigatabetsu Onna ga Kekkon Suru Hoho similar to Manatsu no Merry Christmas
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Ketsuekigatabetsu Onna ga Kekkon Suru Hoho(血液型別オンナが結婚する)

2009Japan
MiniseriesRomance

Like Manatsu no Merry Christmas, this drama also features Miniseries and Romance with a 33% similarity match.

In the TV show, Rosa Kato portrays Yukie, a meticulous office lady working in the accounting department of a small company, alongside her partner played by Naoki Nokubo. Yumiko Shaku takes on the role of a successful drama writer named type-B, who is paired with Hiroyuki Miyasako. Yu Kashii acts as a freeter with type-O blood, partnering with Taiwanese actor Wilson Chen. Lastly, Asami Mizukawa plays another character named Yukie, a university student with type-AB blood, who teams up with Shigeru Joshima from the group TOKIO.

Recommendation: Kao: Shakking ~ Unmei no Hoshu similar to Manatsu no Merry Christmas
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Kao: Shakking ~ Unmei no Hoshu(借王<シャッキング>II-運命の報酬-)

2011Japan
MiniseriesRomance

Like Manatsu no Merry Christmas, this drama also features Miniseries and Romance with a 33% similarity match.

In a gripping late-night story, three individuals find themselves burdened with significant debts. Together, they collaborate on a clever scheme to settle their financial obligations. Hongo Keisuke, Nakamura Shunsuke, operates a loan company, while Kuroki Miho, Honjo Manami, works as a securities expert. The theme song introduces the acting and singing talents of Park Hae Jin.

Recommendation: Hatsukoi (2012) similar to Manatsu no Merry Christmas
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Hatsukoi (2012)( はつ恋)

2012Japan
MiniseriesRomance

Like Manatsu no Merry Christmas, this drama also features Miniseries and Romance with a 33% similarity match.

Midori is a woman who is married and content with her family life, raising a child while working as a speech therapist. However, her world is turned upside down when she receives a diagnosis of liver cancer. To her surprise, she comes across her first love, a man who had hurt her deeply in the past. Despite their history, they must set aside their differences and collaborate to fight for her survival.

Recommendation: A Love Camp License! similar to Manatsu no Merry Christmas
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A Love Camp License!(恋の合宿免許っ!)

2014Japan
MiniseriesRomance

Like Manatsu no Merry Christmas, this drama also features Miniseries and Romance with a 33% similarity match.

Reina Kagaya is currently undergoing a road training course, with instructor Muto predicting that she will graduate in five days. However, nearby observer Teruya Gen points out that it is already December 16th, causing frustration. Another participant, Hikaru Nagano, questions why Reina is not extending her course to cover more material before moving on to circuit training. Hikaru attempts to address the concerns of those feeling unsettled by the situation. Meanwhile, Shinnosuke Yamazaki and Toshihiko Tahara, who are working towards becoming taxi drivers, have faced multiple failed graduation exams, leading to feelings of disappointment. The reason for their failures remains unclear. In the girls' dormitory, Toshiko wakes up Rena from her sleep, prompting surprise. The entire group of license camp members then gathers at the campsite.

Recommendation: Sanbiki no Ossan Season 2 similar to Manatsu no Merry Christmas
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Sanbiki no Ossan Season 2(三匹のおっさん2〜正義の味方、ふたたび!!〜)

2015Japan
Childhood Friends RelationshipFriendshipMiniseriesNovel AdaptationComedyFamily

Like Manatsu no Merry Christmas, this drama also features Childhood Friends Relationship, Friendship, and Miniseries themes with a 33% similarity match.

A year has passed, and Kiyo, Shige, and Nori continue their nightly patrols to protect the town from thieves, harassers, and even a mysterious apparition. In the meantime, Yuuki and Sanae have begun their university studies while also attempting to find moments alone without Nori around.

Recommendation: Sakurazaka Kinpen Monogatari similar to Manatsu no Merry Christmas
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Sakurazaka Kinpen Monogatari(桜坂近辺物語)

2016Japan
FriendshipMiniseriesRomanceCar SettingDramaLife

Like Manatsu no Merry Christmas, this drama also features Friendship, Miniseries, and Romance themes with a 33% similarity match.

The narrative takes place inside four vehicles trapped in a congested traffic jam.

Recommendation: Sanbiki no Ossan Season 3 similar to Manatsu no Merry Christmas
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Sanbiki no Ossan Season 3(三匹のおっさん3〜正義の味方、みたび!!〜)

2017Japan
Childhood Friends RelationshipFriendshipMiniseriesNovel AdaptationComedyFamily

Like Manatsu no Merry Christmas, this drama also features Childhood Friends Relationship, Friendship, and Miniseries themes with a 33% similarity match.

Kiyokazu, Shigeo, and Norio are currently investigating a situation where foreign tourists are being scammed through fraudulent homestay arrangements.

Recommendation: Shinya no Damekoi Zukan similar to Manatsu no Merry Christmas
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Shinya no Damekoi Zukan(深夜のダメ恋図鑑)

2018Japan
FriendshipMiniseriesRomanceAdapted From A MangaComedySismance

Like Manatsu no Merry Christmas, this drama also features Friendship, Miniseries, and Romance themes with a 33% similarity match.

Madoka Koga, who continues to display her tough demeanor from her rebellious past but has yet to experience intimacy; Chiyo Fukuma, a woman who reveres shoujo manga as guides for love; and Sawako Chidori, a woman who consistently finds herself drawn to inadequate men. The narrative focuses on these three women who cross paths during late-night revelry, sharing anecdotes of disappointing encounters with men.

Recommendation: Love or Not 2 similar to Manatsu no Merry Christmas
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Love or Not 2(ラヴ・オア・ノット2)

2018Japan
MiniseriesRomance

Like Manatsu no Merry Christmas, this drama also features Miniseries and Romance with a 33% similarity match.

Usami Kosuke, a clumsy and unskilled worker at the company, shares a home with his girlfriend, Hirosawa Mako. They began their relationship after a chance meeting. One day, Kosuke decides to propose to Mako, only to be surprised when she beats him to it and reveals shocking news to him.

Recommendation: The Devil That Pours Red Wine similar to Manatsu no Merry Christmas
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The Devil That Pours Red Wine(와인따는 악마씨)

2007South Korea
MiniseriesRomance

Like Manatsu no Merry Christmas, this drama also features Miniseries and Romance with a 33% similarity match.

Jin Ah Shim is a wine importer and the proprietor of a wine bar. He has been selected by the Devil. Min Soo Yun, his girlfriend, is a sommelier. This drama will focus on the everyday professional lives of the red wine experts and their ambitions to thrive in the industry.

Recommendation: Piece of Cake (2022) similar to Manatsu no Merry Christmas
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Piece of Cake (2022)(ぴーすおぶけーき)

2022Japan
Childhood Friends RelationshipFriendshipMiniseriesComedyComing Of AgeYouth

Like Manatsu no Merry Christmas, this drama also features Childhood Friends Relationship, Friendship, and Miniseries themes with a 33% similarity match.

Kota Shimoda, Nao Nakamura, and Norisuke Uehara are residents of the same apartment complex in a small town and share a close friendship. While Kota works as a government employee and boasts about his fighting skills despite never having been in a fight, Nao aspires to be a Hollywood star and exudes a vibrant and sociable personality. Norisuke, on the other hand, dreams of becoming a K-pop artist but lacks the motivation to pursue his goal. The trio easily get bored and seek excitement in their surroundings, often approaching and offering assistance to fellow residents in need. Through lending an ear and providing guidance, they soon find themselves aiding others in various ways.

Recommendation: Chain Story: Koi Maji no Ura Totchatte, do Usu ru no? similar to Manatsu no Merry Christmas
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Chain Story: Koi Maji no Ura Totchatte, do Usu ru no?(チェインストーリー 恋マジのウラ撮っちゃって、どうするの?)

2022Japan
MiniseriesRomance

Like Manatsu no Merry Christmas, this drama also features Miniseries and Romance with a 33% similarity match.

Sequel to Koi Nante, Honki de Yatte Do Suru no?