Marmalade Boy (2001) - Asian drama recommendation
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Marmalade Boy (2001)(橘子醬男孩)

2001Taiwan
Adapted From A MangaCohabitationComedyFamily RelationshipFamily SecretForbidden LoveRomanceStepsibling Romance

When Guang Xi's parents come back from Hawaii and reveal their decision to divorce and switch partners with another couple, the Song Pu family, Guang Xi's world is thrown into chaos

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Marmalade Boy 2001

Recommendation: Kita-kun, Our Shared Love similar to Marmalade Boy (2001)
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Kita-kun, Our Shared Love(北くんがかわいすぎて手に余るので、3人でシェアすることにしました。)

2025Japan
Adapted From A MangaCohabitationComedyRomancePolyamory

Like Marmalade Boy (2001), this drama also features Adapted From A Manga, Cohabitation, Comedy, and Romance themes with a 44% similarity match.

Asada Minami, a nurse, along with Hiruma Toko and Nishino Yu, who works at a bookstore, all find themselves enchanted by Kita-kun, whose full name is Manaka Kita. He possesses an enigmatic allure that draws in admirers of all ages and genders. To minimize competition among themselves, they establish the "33% Club," allowing them to equally share their affection for Kita-kun. This romantic comedy revolves around the three of them cohabiting with him.

Recommendation: Devil Beside You similar to Marmalade Boy (2001)
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Devil Beside You(惡魔在身邊)

2005Taiwan
Adapted From A MangaCohabitationComedyFamily RelationshipRomanceStepsibling RomanceCharacter DevelopmentCheerful Female LeadCold Man-Warm WomanFast Paced RomanceLove TrianglePossessive Male LeadYouth

Like Marmalade Boy (2001), this drama also features Adapted From A Manga, Cohabitation, Comedy, Family Relationship, Romance, and Stepsibling Romance themes with a 40% similarity match.

Qi Yue finally mustered up the courage to reveal her feelings and approached Yuan Yi with her love letter. Unfortunately, he unknowingly walked past her, leaving her standing in front of the notorious troublemaker of the school, Jiang Meng. Despite his intimidating reputation, Jiang Meng's kind and caring heart deeply resonated with Qi Yue. The complication arose when Qi Yue realized that Jiang Meng is the son of her mother's future husband.

Recommendation: Dokushin Season 3 similar to Marmalade Boy (2001)
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Dokushin Season 3(独身3!!)

2003Japan
Adapted From A MangaComedyRomance

Like Marmalade Boy (2001), this drama also features Adapted From A Manga, Comedy, and Romance themes with a 38% similarity match.

Three single men who have been unsuccessful in relationships are employed at a housing company. Lacking real-life experience in dating, they entertain themselves with comical and impractical advice on how to attract women. Despite their efforts to appear irresistible, they end up being quite the opposite. The series showcases their amusing and awkward journey in pursuit of love, as well as their strong bond of friendship. Viewers may find humor in the absurd antics of these men in love, while also being touched by their heartfelt camaraderie.

Recommendation: Tadashii Renai no Susume similar to Marmalade Boy (2001)
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Tadashii Renai no Susume(正しい恋愛のススメ)

2005Japan
Adapted From A MangaComedyRomance

Like Marmalade Boy (2001), this drama also features Adapted From A Manga, Comedy, and Romance themes with a 38% similarity match.

A television series on TBS adapted from a comic book of the same title written by Ijiro Yukari.

Recommendation: Rabuho no Ueno-san similar to Marmalade Boy (2001)
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Rabuho no Ueno-san(ラブホの上野さん)

2017Japan
Adapted From A MangaComedyRomance

Like Marmalade Boy (2001), this drama also features Adapted From A Manga, Comedy, and Romance themes with a 38% similarity match.

The narrative revolves around a love hotel staff member known as "Ueno" on Twitter, who offers guidance on matters of love. Ueno, an employee at the Gotanda Kingdom love hotel, offers advice to men struggling with relationships and intimacy, teaching them how to attract women to the hotel.

Recommendation: Singles Dormitory similar to Marmalade Boy (2001)
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Singles Dormitory(單身宿舍連環泡)

2003Taiwan
Adapted From A MangaComedyRomance

Like Marmalade Boy (2001), this drama also features Adapted From A Manga, Comedy, and Romance themes with a 38% similarity match.

Derived from the manga "Tsurumoku Single Dormitory" by Eisaku Kubonouchi.

Recommendation: Futari Ecchi (2000) similar to Marmalade Boy (2001)
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Futari Ecchi (2000)(ふたりエッチ)

2000Japan
Adapted From A MangaComedyRomanceMiniseries

Like Marmalade Boy (2001), this drama also features Adapted From A Manga, Comedy, and Romance themes with a 33% similarity match.

Television series from the year 2000.

Recommendation: Cupid no Itazura similar to Marmalade Boy (2001)
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Cupid no Itazura(クピドの悪戯)

2006Japan
Adapted From A MangaComedyRomanceSexual Content

Like Marmalade Boy (2001), this drama also features Adapted From A Manga, Comedy, and Romance themes with a 33% similarity match.

A man who has not yet had sexual intercourse suffers from an extremely uncommon condition that limits him to only seven opportunities to engage in sexual activity in his lifetime. Once he has exhausted all seven chances, he will be unable to have sex ever again. Regrettably, he has already used two of these opportunities on self-pleasure. With only five chances remaining, he is torn between choosing carefully and saving himself for a special someone, while also feeling a strong desire to lose his virginity.

Recommendation: Moteki similar to Marmalade Boy (2001)
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Moteki(モテキ)

2010Japan
Adapted From A MangaComedyRomanceHarem

Like Marmalade Boy (2001), this drama also features Adapted From A Manga, Comedy, and Romance themes with a 33% similarity match.

In the film, Moriyama portrays a temporary employee who has always struggled in the realm of romance. However, his luck takes a turn when he begins receiving unexpected attention from numerous gorgeous women, leaving him feeling bewildered by this sudden "moteki" phenomenon of being highly desired and sought after. (Tokyograph)

Recommendation: Atsui zo! Nekogaya!! similar to Marmalade Boy (2001)
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Atsui zo! Nekogaya!!(熱いぞ!猫ヶ谷!!(第1シリーズ))

2010Japan
Adapted From A MangaComedyRomanceMiniseries

Like Marmalade Boy (2001), this drama also features Adapted From A Manga, Comedy, and Romance themes with a 33% similarity match.

Based on the manga created by Katsu Aki.

Recommendation: Motto Atsui zo! Neko ke Tani!! Season 2 similar to Marmalade Boy (2001)
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Motto Atsui zo! Neko ke Tani!! Season 2(もっと熱いぞ!猫ヶ谷!!(第2シリーズ))

2011Japan
Adapted From A MangaComedyRomanceMiniseries

Like Marmalade Boy (2001), this drama also features Adapted From A Manga, Comedy, and Romance themes with a 33% similarity match.

Based on the manga created by Katsu Aki.

Recommendation: Omo ni Naitemasu similar to Marmalade Boy (2001)
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Omo ni Naitemasu(主に泣いてます)

2012Japan
Adapted From A MangaComedyRomanceMiniseries

Like Marmalade Boy (2001), this drama also features Adapted From A Manga, Comedy, and Romance themes with a 33% similarity match.

Konno Izumi possesses an unparalleled beauty that leaves all who see her in awe. Her perfectly proportioned body and charming face captivate the attention of every man she encounters, causing them to be enchanted by her presence. Despite her attempts to live a normal life, Izumi is constantly pursued by admirers who are willing to go to great lengths to win her affection. Among these admirers is Akamatsu Keisuke, a shy university student who becomes infatuated with Izumi after meeting her. Meanwhile, Izumi is involved in a relationship with her art professor, Aoyama Jin, although her feelings for him are not reciprocated. This complex love triangle is depicted in the manga "Omo ni Naitemasu" by Higashimura Akiko.

Recommendation: Kuu Neru Futari Sumu Futari similar to Marmalade Boy (2001)
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Kuu Neru Futari Sumu Futari(喰う寝るふたり 住むふたり)

2014Japan
Adapted From A MangaComedyRomanceMiniseries

Like Marmalade Boy (2001), this drama also features Adapted From A Manga, Comedy, and Romance themes with a 33% similarity match.

Machida Ritsuko and Nonoyama Shuichi, also known as Non-chan, have been living together for the past 8 years. One day, while Non-chan was out fishing, Ritsuko invited her friend Niinuma Mina over for a chat. Mina asked Ritsuko if she and Non-chan were considering marriage, to which Ritsuko responded that he had not proposed yet. Unbeknownst to them, Non-chan had returned from fishing and overheard their conversation, causing him to become upset and question their relationship. Despite their shared interests, they seem to have differing opinions on many things.

Recommendation: Himawari: Miyazaki Legend 2 similar to Marmalade Boy (2001)
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Himawari: Miyazaki Legend 2(ひまわりっ 〜宮崎レジェンド2〜)

2022Japan
Adapted From A MangaComedyFamily RelationshipRomanceFamilyFather-Daughter RelationshipMiniseriesShort Length Series

Like Marmalade Boy (2001), this drama also features Adapted From A Manga, Comedy, Family Relationship, and Romance themes with a 33% similarity match.

The comedy "Himawari" follows Akiko, a young woman employed at the same company as her father, Kenichi No.1, as she pursues her dream of becoming a manga artist. Akiko's romantic interest is Kenichi No.2. (NHK, UMK TV)

Recommendation: Subscribe Kanojo similar to Marmalade Boy (2001)
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Subscribe Kanojo(サブスク彼女)

2023Japan
Adapted From A MangaComedyRomanceMiniseries

Like Marmalade Boy (2001), this drama also features Adapted From A Manga, Comedy, and Romance themes with a 33% similarity match.

Tomo is often favored by men who are already in relationships. She finds herself vulnerable when they express their love, but confused when they end things. Tomo notices that many men are caught up in sentimental love. She is critical of herself for struggling to cut ties completely. Despite being asked out only when it's convenient, she considers the idea of becoming a "subscription girlfriend" during times when she can't be their main partner. By entering into a flat-rate contract without the pressure of "I love you," she hopes to avoid getting emotionally entangled. Tomo gathers women in similar situations on social media to start a "subscription girlfriend" service. However, things get complicated when her friend Kosuke confesses his feelings for her. Unable to be honest about her emotions, Tomo suggests they date under the terms of a "subscription girlfriend" contract.

Recommendation: Cho Ningen Yosai: Hiroshi Senki similar to Marmalade Boy (2001)
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Cho Ningen Yosai: Hiroshi Senki(超人間要塞ヒロシ戦記)

2023Japan
Adapted From A MangaComedyRomanceShort Length Series

Like Marmalade Boy (2001), this drama also features Adapted From A Manga, Comedy, and Romance themes with a 33% similarity match.

Tanaka Hiroshi is a regular young man who earns a living by cooking gyoza at a gyoza restaurant

Recommendation: Scent of a Man (2003) similar to Marmalade Boy (2001)
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Scent of a Man (2003)(남자의 향기)

2003South Korea
Forbidden LoveRomanceStepsibling RomanceAction

Like Marmalade Boy (2001), this drama also features Forbidden Love, Romance, and Stepsibling Romance themes with a 33% similarity match.

Hyuk Soo is a typical Korean character who excels in combat and intelligence, but tends to follow the wrong path as if compelled to do so. Despite this, he maintains a strong moral compass, displays loyalty, and harbors deep affection for a single woman. When Eun Hae's widowed mother and Hyuk Soo's father, who have both been alone for a long time, fall in love and decide to marry, Hyuk Soo and Eun Hae cross paths. Although they immediately recognize their love for each other, their newfound familial relationship causes Hyuk Soo to view Eun Hae as a sister figure. This story is based on a highly popular bestseller from Korea.

Recommendation: ShenZhen similar to Marmalade Boy (2001)
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ShenZhen(一男三女合租记)

2014China
CohabitationComedyRomanceWeb Novel AdaptationDrama

Like Marmalade Boy (2001), this drama also features Cohabitation, Comedy, and Romance themes with a 30% similarity match.

Song Xiao Lei is a man who is currently without a job, but he values honesty and holds onto his ideals. Following a difficult breakup, he decides to move in with three attractive women: Bai Jing Jing, a sharp-witted fashion enthusiast, Li Mei Dai, a sheltered girl who ran away from home, and Hu Li Li. Li Li, who witnessed her parents' tumultuous relationship that ended in her mother's tragic death, is now wary and skeptical when it comes to love. This story is inspired by the web novel "One Man and Three Women Renting Together" by Song Xiao Jun.

Recommendation: Hey, Kids similar to Marmalade Boy (2001)
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Hey, Kids(嘿,孩子)

2016China
ComedyFamily RelationshipRomanceDramaLife

Like Marmalade Boy (2001), this drama also features Comedy, Family Relationship, and Romance themes with a 30% similarity match.

Fang Le and Yuan Yuan's relationship is facing challenges due to their lack of children. Fang Le is eager to expand their family, while Yuan Yuan is prioritizing her career over starting a family.

Recommendation: Mahou Sensei Negima! similar to Marmalade Boy (2001)
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Mahou Sensei Negima!(魔法先生ネギま!)

2007Japan
Adapted From A MangaComedyRomanceActionSupernatural

Like Marmalade Boy (2001), this drama also features Adapted From A Manga, Comedy, and Romance themes with a 30% similarity match.

Nagi Springfield, a young magician from England, completed his training at the age of ten before being assigned to Japan as a teaching assistant at an all-girls school. His first encounter at the school was with Asuna, a student who harbored feelings for one of her teachers. The ensuing events were filled with laughter and bonding among the students, thanks to their charming magical teacher.

Recommendation: Hanawake no Yon Shimai similar to Marmalade Boy (2001)
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Hanawake no Yon Shimai(華和家の四姉妹)

2011Japan
Adapted From A MangaComedyRomanceFamilySisters' Relationship

Like Marmalade Boy (2001), this drama also features Adapted From A Manga, Comedy, and Romance themes with a 30% similarity match.

A father who is well-liked by women and a mother who loves him unwaveringly like a young woman. The four sisters raised by the incredibly strong husband and wife include an unmarried and divorced sister, a sister looking for marriage, a sister without a boyfriend, and a sister unlucky in love. Among them, the second daughter Takemi is the troublesome one, having been divorced multiple times and having three children. Because Takemi stays true to herself, she often stands out from the rest and is labeled as "the seductress with many lovers," troublemaker," and "villain." Will she continue to cause many comical problems? (TBS/DramaWiki)

Recommendation: Happy Negative Marriage similar to Marmalade Boy (2001)
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Happy Negative Marriage(ハッピーネガティブマリッジ)

2014Japan
Adapted From A MangaComedyRomanceDramaMiniseries

Like Marmalade Boy (2001), this drama also features Adapted From A Manga, Comedy, and Romance themes with a 30% similarity match.

In "Happy Negative Marriage," the protagonist is Keitaro Sato, a socially awkward 30-year-old factory worker who has never been in a serious relationship. When his parents set up an Omiai meeting with Shimako Akio, a strikingly beautiful woman who appears to be out of his league, Keitaro is taken aback. Despite their differences, Keitaro falls for Shimako instantly, and she seems open to the idea of marrying him. However, there may be a hidden secret that could jeopardize their relationship. Directed by Kenji Yokoi, this 2014 Japanese film is based on a manga by Ryuta Amazume.

Recommendation: Miyamoto Kara Kimi e (2018) similar to Marmalade Boy (2001)
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Miyamoto Kara Kimi e (2018)(宮本から君へ)

2018Japan
Adapted From A MangaComedyRomanceBusinessDrama

Like Marmalade Boy (2001), this drama also features Adapted From A Manga, Comedy, and Romance themes with a 30% similarity match.

The plot centers around Miyamoto, a fresh-faced businessman employed at a company that sells office supplies. Despite feeling frustrated by his perceived lack of importance, he continues to strive forward. This information is sourced from ANN and is based on the manga series "Miyamoto kara Kimi e" created by Hideki Arai.

Recommendation: Iburigurashi similar to Marmalade Boy (2001)
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Iburigurashi(いぶり暮らし)

2022Japan
Adapted From A MangaCohabitationRomanceFoodLife

Like Marmalade Boy (2001), this drama also features Adapted From A Manga, Cohabitation, and Romance themes with a 30% similarity match.

Jun and Yoriko, who reside in the same apartment, are a couple with hectic work schedules. They cherish Sundays as the only day they can be together. Yoriko surprised Jun by deciding to try "smoke" cooking one day. The couple enjoyed preparing the food together, eagerly waiting for it to be ready, and happily eating together, relishing every moment they spend in each other's presence.

Recommendation: Shima Shima similar to Marmalade Boy (2001)
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Shima Shima(シマシマ)

2011Japan
Adapted From A MangaComedyRomanceMiniseriesOlder Woman-Younger Man

Like Marmalade Boy (2001), this drama also features Adapted From A Manga, Comedy, and Romance themes with a 30% similarity match.

Miura is set to portray the intricate character of Shio's ex-husband's younger brother, Gai, who harbors feelings for his former sister-in-law. Yada stars as Shio, a seemingly content and accomplished owner of an aroma aesthetics salon. However, Shio battles insomnia as a result of her unfaithful ex-husband. To assist women in similar situations, she initiates a "co-sleeping" service with four attractive young men.

Recommendation: Afro Tanaka (2019) similar to Marmalade Boy (2001)
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Afro Tanaka (2019)(アフロ田中)

2019Japan
Adapted From A MangaComedyRomanceLifeMiniseries

Like Marmalade Boy (2001), this drama also features Adapted From A Manga, Comedy, and Romance themes with a 30% similarity match.

Inspired by the manga created by Masaharu Noritsuke, this narrative follows the distinctive everyday experiences of a young man with an afro. Tanaka relocates to Tokyo for his job, where he encounters an attractive woman during a Goukon (a group dating event). This tale revolves around their journey.

Recommendation: Hayate the Combat Butler similar to Marmalade Boy (2001)
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Hayate the Combat Butler(旋風管家)

2011Taiwan
Adapted From A MangaComedyRomanceButler Male LeadRich Woman-Poor Man

Like Marmalade Boy (2001), this drama also features Adapted From A Manga, Comedy, and Romance themes with a 30% similarity match.

Ling Qi Sa finds himself burdened by his parents' gambling debts, leading him to consider entering the world of kidnapping and ransom to make money. However, instead of becoming a criminal, he ends up rescuing a girl from a real kidnapping situation. It turns out that the girl is the only heir to a large company and is frequently targeted by kidnappers. After a mix-up involving a failed kidnapping and a mistaken love confession, she offers Ling Qi Sa a job as her butler to help him repay his parents' debts. Grateful for the opportunity to avoid violent debt collectors, he pledges to protect her from harm, despite the challenges that lie ahead. This story is inspired by the manga "Hayate the Combat Butler" by Hata Kenjiro and is available in two versions: 13 episodes in Taiwan and 20 episodes in Japan.

Recommendation: Goodbye (2018) similar to Marmalade Boy (2001)
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Goodbye (2018)(グッド・バイ)

2018Japan
Adapted From A MangaComedyRomanceNovel AdaptationOlder Woman-Younger Man

Like Marmalade Boy (2001), this drama also features Adapted From A Manga, Comedy, and Romance themes with a 30% similarity match.

Tajimage Shu meets Bessho Fumiyo, a former high school senior, by chance. Fumiyo is a popular guy who has to end his relationships for certain reasons. Upon hearing his story, Fumiyo accidentally mentions that the situation is similar to Dazai Osamu's incomplete novel "Goodbye". Tajimage is touched by this strange coincidence.

Recommendation: Piano (2001) similar to Marmalade Boy (2001)
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Piano (2001)(피아노)

2001South Korea
Family RelationshipForbidden LoveRomanceStepsibling RomanceFirst LoveGangster Male LeadIncestMelodramaOlder Woman-Younger ManSecret Romance

Like Marmalade Boy (2001), this drama also features Family Relationship, Forbidden Love, Romance, and Stepsibling Romance themes with a 29% similarity match.

Han Eok Kwan, a gangster, unexpectedly discovers he has a 10-year-old son named Jae Su. He meets Hae Lim, a widow with two children, and instantly falls in love with her. Hae Lim, who recently moved to Busan and started a piano school, eventually reciprocates Eok Kwan's feelings and they get married. Tragically, Hae Lim dies in a boating accident shortly after. Years later, Eok Kwan raises all three children. Jae Su and Soo Ah develop romantic feelings for each other, but their familial bond prevents them from acting on it. Meanwhile, Kyung Ho becomes a rebellious gangster. The series depicts the challenges faced by the three children and Eok Kwan.

Recommendation: Never Give Up, Dodo similar to Marmalade Boy (2001)
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Never Give Up, Dodo(钱多多炼爱记)

2013China
CohabitationComedyRomanceCurseMiniseriesWeb Series

Like Marmalade Boy (2001), this drama also features Cohabitation, Comedy, and Romance themes with a 27% similarity match.

A comedic romance film follows the journey of Duo Duo and Xu Fei as they navigate the challenges of preparing for marriage. Duo Duo, who has had two failed engagements in the past, is hesitant about her upcoming wedding to Xu Fei. Their relationship is further tested when they move in together before tying the knot, with each house guest presenting a new challenge. As they face these obstacles, the question remains: will Duo Duo and Xu Fei make it down the aisle?

Recommendation: Qi Huan Mao Xian Wang similar to Marmalade Boy (2001)
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Qi Huan Mao Xian Wang(奇幻冒险王)

2014China
Adapted From A MangaComedyRomanceAdventureFantasyYouth

Like Marmalade Boy (2001), this drama also features Adapted From A Manga, Comedy, and Romance themes with a 27% similarity match.

Based on the manga "City Hunter" by the author Hojo Tsukasa.

Recommendation: A Family Has Children in the First Place similar to Marmalade Boy (2001)
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A Family Has Children in the First Place(家有儿女初长成)

2018China
ComedyFamily RelationshipRomanceFamilyFriendshipLife

Like Marmalade Boy (2001), this drama also features Comedy, Family Relationship, and Romance themes with a 27% similarity match.

A new version of the 2005 family comedy series Happy Household follows the lives of two blended families navigating the challenges of living together. Siblings Jiang Nan, 25, and Jiang Bei, 22, find themselves in a unique situation when their parents divorce and divide their shared apartment. Jiang Nan and her mother Wu Qiong take the upper level, while Jiang Bei and his father Jiang Guo Li reside downstairs. Jiang Guo Li, 50, marries the 35-year-old gym instructor Dai Ling Ling, who has a son named Tong Tong. Wu Qiong, 49, ties the knot with Du Wei, a longtime idol of hers who is an actor. Du Wei has a daughter named Yang Yang, who is 12 years old. This arrangement leads to the two sets of parents and their four children living together under one roof.

Recommendation: Love Me Knight similar to Marmalade Boy (2001)
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Love Me Knight(愛してナイト)

2004Japan
Adapted From A MangaComedyRomanceMusicShort Length SeriesWeb Series

Like Marmalade Boy (2001), this drama also features Adapted From A Manga, Comedy, and Romance themes with a 27% similarity match.

"Ai Shite Knight" takes place in Osaka and follows the story of Yaeko "Yakko" Mitamura, an 18-year-old who works at her father's Okonomiyaki restaurant. One day, Yakko encounters a young boy named Hashizo and his peculiar cat Juliano. Hashizo, who lost his parents as a baby, was raised by his older brother Go. Go Kato is the frontman of the up-and-coming rock band "Bee Hive." As Yakko meets Go and his bandmate Satomi Okawa, a series of unexpected events and complicated romances ensue.

Recommendation: Himitsu no Hanazono similar to Marmalade Boy (2001)
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Himitsu no Hanazono(ヒミツの花園)

2007Japan
ComedyFamily RelationshipRomanceBrothers' RelationshipEditor Female LeadLife

Like Marmalade Boy (2001), this drama also features Comedy, Family Relationship, and Romance themes with a 27% similarity match.

Assigned to manage the popular cartoonist Yuriko Hanazono, a 28-year-old female magazine editor feeling overworked and unfulfilled is surprised to find that Hanazono is actually a team of four brothers working together to create successful comics. As she navigates the challenges of working with this quirky group, she may discover the secret to finding happiness in this heartwarming comedy.

Recommendation: Medamayaki no Kimi Itsu Tsubusu? similar to Marmalade Boy (2001)
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Medamayaki no Kimi Itsu Tsubusu?(目玉焼きの黄身 いつつぶす?)

2017Japan
Adapted From A MangaComedyRomanceFoodLifeMiniseries

Like Marmalade Boy (2001), this drama also features Adapted From A Manga, Comedy, and Romance themes with a 27% similarity match.

Jirou Tamiyamaru, the main character, has a unique fascination with the art of eating that sets him apart from others. The comedic drama humorously showcases his struggles and quirks when it comes to dining etiquette compared to those around him. (ANN)

Recommendation: Shinya no Damekoi Zukan similar to Marmalade Boy (2001)
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Shinya no Damekoi Zukan(深夜のダメ恋図鑑)

2018Japan
Adapted From A MangaComedyRomanceFriendshipMiniseriesSismance

Like Marmalade Boy (2001), this drama also features Adapted From A Manga, Comedy, and Romance themes with a 27% 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: Motokare Mania similar to Marmalade Boy (2001)
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Motokare Mania(モトカレマニア)

2019Japan
Adapted From A MangaComedyRomanceEx Comes BackMiniseriesSlice Of Life

Like Marmalade Boy (2001), this drama also features Adapted From A Manga, Comedy, and Romance themes with a 27% similarity match.

Nanba Yurika finds herself reminiscing about Saito Makoto, her former partner from five years ago. Despite claiming to have moved on, she relies on the imaginary version of Makoto that appears in her dreams to navigate through life. Yurika is taken aback when she unexpectedly encounters the real Makoto at her new job. (Viu)

Recommendation: Papa ga Mo Ichido Koi wo Shita similar to Marmalade Boy (2001)
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Papa ga Mo Ichido Koi wo Shita(パパがも一度恋をした)

2020Japan
Adapted From A MangaComedyRomanceFamilyFantasyMiniseries

Like Marmalade Boy (2001), this drama also features Adapted From A Manga, Comedy, and Romance themes with a 27% similarity match.

Yamashita Tomo is an ordinary junior high school girl with an unconventional family situation. Her father is categorized as a "NEET" (Not in Employment, Education or Training) and her mother is significantly older than usual.

Recommendation: Oshaie Sommelier Oshako! Season 2 similar to Marmalade Boy (2001)
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Oshaie Sommelier Oshako! Season 2(おしゃ家ソムリエおしゃ子!2)

2021Japan
Adapted From A MangaComedyRomanceFashion IndustryFemale Centered PlotFriendship

Like Marmalade Boy (2001), this drama also features Adapted From A Manga, Comedy, and Romance themes with a 27% similarity match.

Based on the online comic "Oshaie Sommelier Oshako!" ( ) created by Kappy.

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Oi Handsome!(おいハンサム!!)

2022Japan
Adapted From A MangaComedyFamily RelationshipFamilyFather-Daughter RelationshipMiniseries

Like Marmalade Boy (2001), this drama also features Adapted From A Manga, Comedy, and Family Relationship themes with a 27% similarity match.

Ito Gentaro, a 58-year-old man, resides in Tokyo with his wife Chizuru. Their three daughters have all left home, but their eldest, 28-year-old Yuka, is single and successful at work, despite her tendency for affairs. The second daughter, Rika, 25, is married to a highly educated man in Osaka, but their marriage is on the verge of ending. The youngest daughter, Mika, 22, is also single and living with a man who appears unlikely to become a successful manga artist. Gentaro, their concerned father, decides to introduce a man he approves of to his daughters one night, who happens to be Yuka's ex-boyfriend. The family's reaction to this unexpected visit remains to be seen the next day.

Recommendation: Miwa-san Narisumasu similar to Marmalade Boy (2001)
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Miwa-san Narisumasu(ミワさんなりすます)

2023Japan
Adapted From A MangaComedyRomanceInvestigationMysteryShort Length Series

Like Marmalade Boy (2001), this drama also features Adapted From A Manga, Comedy, and Romance themes with a 27% similarity match.

Miwa Kubota, a 29-year-old enthusiast of films, recently lost her job. Upon discovering that her favorite actor, the famous Takahashi Yakai, is in need of a housekeeper, she decides to apply despite lacking the necessary qualifications. When she witnesses the new hire getting injured outside his residence, Miwa seizes the opportunity to step in as a "temporary" housekeeper for her beloved idol. (MangaUpdates)

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Sundome (2023)(すんドめ)

2023Japan
Adapted From A MangaComedyRomanceMiniseriesWeb SeriesYouth

Like Marmalade Boy (2001), this drama also features Adapted From A Manga, Comedy, and Romance themes with a 27% similarity match.

Upon the arrival of Kurumi Hayaka, a stunning new student, into Hideo Aiba's high school class, the leader of the photography club becomes enamored with her. Despite his initial feelings, Aiba quickly realizes he is dealing with Kurumi's mischievous demeanor. How will their complex and unconventional relationship unfold?

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Oi Handsome! Season 2(おいハンサム!! Season2)

2024Japan
Adapted From A MangaComedyFamily RelationshipFamilyFather-Daughter RelationshipMiniseries

Like Marmalade Boy (2001), this drama also features Adapted From A Manga, Comedy, and Family Relationship themes with a 27% similarity match.

The heartfelt speeches given by Ito Gentaro, the father of the beloved Ito family, deeply resonate with three sisters on a journey to find happiness: Yuka, Rika, and Mika

Recommendation: More Than Love (2000) similar to Marmalade Boy (2001)
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More Than Love (2000)(사랑은 아무나하나)

2000South Korea
ComedyFamily RelationshipRomanceDeathDeath Of A FatherFraternal Twin Female Lead

Like Marmalade Boy (2001), this drama also features Comedy, Family Relationship, and Romance themes with a 27% similarity match.

From early childhood, Kyung Joo and Hee Joo, twin sisters, have lived separate lives following their parents' divorce. Kyung Joo resided with her father in a rural railway station, while Hee Joo stayed with their mother in Seoul. However, after their father passed away from a serious illness, Kyung Joo had to move to Seoul to live with her mother and twin sister in a completely new setting. This series explores the contrasting lives of the twin sisters - Kyung Joo's goal is to find happiness in her marriage with Dong Hee, while Hee Joo is a career-oriented woman with ambitious aspirations. The drama raises the question of whether a woman's true worth lies in her career or her marriage.

Recommendation: One Fine Day (2006) similar to Marmalade Boy (2001)
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One Fine Day (2006)(어느 멋진 날)

2006South Korea
Adapted From A MangaFamily RelationshipRomanceMelodramaOrphan Female LeadSeparated Family

Like Marmalade Boy (2001), this drama also features Adapted From A Manga, Family Relationship, and Romance themes with a 27% similarity match.

Following the tragic loss of her mother in a fire, Seo Han Eul was subsequently taken in by an affluent family, embarking on a life filled with various challenges. Seo Gun's father had wed an unmarried woman, which legally made Han Eul his sister. After their parents died, Han Eul was adopted by a rich chairman of a major corporation who also had ties to organized crime. As Seo Gun initially exploits Han Eul for financial gain, the two gradually develop feelings for one another.

Recommendation: Roommate Love similar to Marmalade Boy (2001)
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Roommate Love(同居世代)

2019Taiwan
CohabitationComedyRomanceRoommates' RelationshipShort Length SeriesWeb Series

Like Marmalade Boy (2001), this drama also features Cohabitation, Comedy, and Romance themes with a 27% similarity match.

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Sweet Spy(달콤한스파이)

2005South Korea
CohabitationComedyRomanceActionPolice ProceduralWidow Female Lead

Like Marmalade Boy (2001), this drama also features Cohabitation, Comedy, and Romance themes with a 27% similarity match.

Nam Sang-mi portrays Lee Sun-ae, a police officer who has lost her husband and unexpectedly becomes involved in international espionage through Han Yoo-il (Dennis Oh), an undercover operative. Lee Joo-hyun plays Kang-Jun, a recent addition to the Criminal Investigation Department. He reexamines a cold case from Sun-ae's past, which leads him into a web of intrigue surrounding the current political and economic powers and their hidden agendas. Intriguingly, one of these secrets involves Han Yoo-il. Who exactly is he? What brings him here? (DW)

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Totsuzen Desu ga, Ashita Kekkon Shimasu(突然ですが、明日結婚します)

2017Japan
Adapted From A MangaComedyRomanceAge GapDramaMiniseries

Like Marmalade Boy (2001), this drama also features Adapted From A Manga, Comedy, and Romance themes with a 27% similarity match.

Career-driven woman Takanashi Asuka has a traditional aspiration of getting married and being a homemaker. When her longtime boyfriend ends their relationship to focus on his career, she crosses paths with Nanami Ryu, a well-known news anchor at PTV. Asuka and Ryu hit it off, despite his aversion to marriage. Their conflicting desires in life make a romantic relationship seem unlikely, especially since Nanami believes marriage restricts personal freedom and serves as a mere escape for women. "I have no interest in getting married," he declared. Despite their differing views on marriage, Asuka views Nanami as an ideal partner. Thus, the 'Battle of Values' commences.

Recommendation: Couple or Trouble similar to Marmalade Boy (2001)
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Couple or Trouble(환상의 커플)

2006South Korea
CohabitationComedyRomanceAmnesiaEnemies To LoversRich Woman-Poor Man

Like Marmalade Boy (2001), this drama also features Cohabitation, Comedy, and Romance themes with a 27% similarity match.

Anna Jo is an impolite, spirited, and bold heiress from America who is perpetually discontent. Upon her return to Korea, she continues to exert control over her timid husband, Billy Park. When her yacht requires repairs, she brings in local handyman Jang Chul Soo to fix her shower. However, after a heated argument about her dissatisfaction and refusal to pay, she pushes him into the water and tosses his tools in after him. Later on, following a fight with Billy that jeopardizes their marriage, she ends up getting drunkenly thrown overboard and suffers from severe amnesia. (DramaWiki) This is a remake of the American film "Overboard" [1987].

Recommendation: Living no Matsunaga-san similar to Marmalade Boy (2001)
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Living no Matsunaga-san(リビングの松永さん)

2024Japan
Adapted From A MangaCohabitationComedyRomanceAge GapFreelancer Male LeadLifeOlder Man-Younger WomanPart-time Worker Supporting CharacterShare House SettingTeenager Female Lead

Like Marmalade Boy (2001), this drama also features Adapted From A Manga, Cohabitation, Comedy, and Romance themes with a 27% similarity match.

Matsunaga Jun, a 29-year-old individual who works as a freelance graphic designer in Tokyo, resides in a shared living space with occupants from diverse age ranges. Despite appearing spirited, Jun is actually warm and caring. The household welcomes a new member, Sonoda Miko, a high school sophomore known for her vibrant personality and proactive nature. Miko's family relocated to the countryside to manage her grandparents' inn, but she chose to stay behind to remain with her school friends. She joins Jun in the shared living space, where the residents navigate conflicts and offer support to one another, fostering personal growth and forming bonds.