Mikkoku wa Utau - Asian drama recommendation
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Mikkoku wa Utau(密告はうたう)

2021Japan
Novel AdaptationDeathDeath Of A Co-workerDetective FictionDetective Male LeadDramaInvestigationMiniseriesMysterySuspenseThrillerTorture

Sara Masaki, a detective in Investigation Team 1 at the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department, faces the tragic loss of his colleague, Detective Saito Kota, during a murder investigation. Following this, Masaki is reassigned to Personnel Department 1 within the Inspection Division, still grappling with the death of his coworker. Despite his grief, Masaki encounters hostility from his coworkers. When a mysterious letter arrives at the personnel department accusing Detective Minaguchi Nako of leaking confidential information, Masaki launches his own investigation. This leads him to delve into the unresolved case of his colleague's death.

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Recommendation: Specialist (2016) similar to Mikkoku wa Utau
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Specialist (2016)(スペシャリスト)

2016Japan
Detective FictionDetective Male LeadDramaInvestigationMiniseriesMysterySuspenseThriller

Like Mikkoku wa Utau, this drama also features Detective Fiction, Detective Male Lead, Drama, Investigation, Miniseries, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 67% similarity match.

A decade ago, Takuma Yoshito was arrested and charged with attempted murder. Despite receiving a 15-year prison sentence, evidence later revealed that he was wrongly accused, leading to his exoneration. Subsequently, Takuma was reinstated to the Kyoto Prefectural Police due to his expertise in criminal psychology. He then transferred to Tokyo, where he joined a newly formed unit without a designated name. Motivated by the tragic death of a significant individual, Takuma decides to join the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department to uncover a major conspiracy. He partners with a young female detective named Maria, who harbors a secret and happens to be the niece of the Commissioner General of the National Police Agency.

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Ryojin no Ono(両刃の斧)

2022Japan
Novel AdaptationDeathDetective FictionDetective Male LeadDramaInvestigationMiniseriesMysterySuspenseThrillerMurderPolice Officer Male LeadRevenge

Like Mikkoku wa Utau, this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Death, Detective Fiction, Detective Male Lead, Drama, Investigation, Miniseries, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 67% similarity match.

Detective Shibasaki Sachio's daughter, who was a member of the First Investigation Division, is tragically murdered. Together with Kawasumi Shigekatsu, a young detective who looks up to Shibasaki as a mentor, they try to uncover the truth behind the heinous crime. Despite their efforts, the case remains unsolved. Fast forward 15 years, Shibasaki is now retired and caring for his sick wife, Miwako. Things take a turn when a new unit is formed to reinvestigate cold cases, with Kawasumi joining the team. As they revisit the case, a suspect emerges, leading Shibasaki to seek justice on his own. A fateful phone call sets off a chain of events that ultimately lands him in a difficult situation. (jdramas.wordpress.com)

Recommendation: Shinhannin similar to Mikkoku wa Utau
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Shinhannin(真犯人)

2018Japan
Novel AdaptationDeathDetective FictionDetective Male LeadInvestigationMiniseriesMysterySuspenseThriller1980sMurder

Like Mikkoku wa Utau, this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Death, Detective Fiction, Detective Male Lead, Investigation, Miniseries, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 64% similarity match.

In 2008, there was a tragic incident involving the death of Sudo Isao, a dealer of pre-owned cars, in Shizuoka Prefecture. Detective Kusaka Satoru, working at Susuno Precinct of the Shizuoka Prefectural Police, begins investigating Sudo's background. Through his investigation, Kusaka discovers that Sudo had a son named Obata Mamoru from a previous marriage, who was tragically killed in a kidnapping case in Shizuoka back in 1974. In 1988, a special task force was established by the Shizuoka Prefectural Police, led by police chief Hashibami Yasuhide, just before the statute of limitations on the kidnapping case expired. Shigeto Seiichiro, a non-career officer who had risen to the position of superintendent, was appointed as the director of this task force, which consisted of six skilled detectives, to re-investigate the case. Kusaka is puzzled as to why Sudo, who had been living in Tokyo for over two decades following his son's death, was murdered in Shizuoka Prefecture. He believes that revisiting the kidnapping and murder of Sudo's son will bring clarity to the current case. Kusaka seeks help from Shigeto, who had left the police force long ago, and together they reach out to Mamoru's mother, Saeko, and her sister, Rie, as they get closer to uncovering the true culprit.

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The Doll Master (2017)(人偶师)

2017China
DeathDetective FictionDetective Male LeadDramaInvestigationMysterySuspenseThrillerMurder

Like Mikkoku wa Utau, this drama also features Death, Detective Fiction, Detective Male Lead, Drama, Investigation, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 62% similarity match.

In reality, every individual on this planet is like a marionette, with invisible strings controlling their actions. Two decades ago, the renowned psychologist Ouyang Qiu, along with his friend and colleague Ruan Haotian, traveled to Dawn City for a confidential research project. Tragically, Ouyang met his demise by falling from a building, while Dr. Ruan vanished under mysterious circumstances. Subsequently, the project was abruptly terminated. Fast forward twenty years, Ouyang Qiu's son, Ouyang Yiming, has grown up and joined a specialized SCI Team as an agent. When a gruesome mutilation case arises in Dawn City, Ouyang Yiming takes it upon himself to investigate. However, just as he nears a breakthrough, the perpetrator takes their own life, prompting Ouyang to delve deeper into the mystery. As the investigation unfolds, it becomes apparent that Pandora's Box is on the verge of being opened... (Q1Q2)

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Hanzai Shokogun Season 2(犯罪症候群 Season 2)

2017Japan
Novel AdaptationDetective FictionDetective Male LeadInvestigationMiniseriesMysterySuspenseThrillerRevenge

Like Mikkoku wa Utau, this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Detective Fiction, Detective Male Lead, Investigation, Miniseries, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 62% similarity match.

Season 2 of the show centers around Kaburagi, who was in a relationship with Muto's sister in the past

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Mottomo Tooi Ginga SP(最も遠い銀河)

2013Japan
Novel AdaptationDeathDramaInvestigationMiniseriesMysterySuspenseThrillerMurder

Like Mikkoku wa Utau, this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Death, Drama, Investigation, Miniseries, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 62% similarity match.

Detective Seiichiro Watari from the Otaru Police Precinct in Hokkaido is retiring soon with unresolved business from seven years ago. The unidentified skeleton of a woman was discovered in the sea of Otaru, halting the investigation. Watari is determined to identify her before leaving the precinct. Three years after retirement, he stumbles upon a clue that could solve the case, despite his limited life expectancy. With the help of detective Kaoru Saotome, he begins reinvestigating, much to the dismay of his wife Suzuko. They travel to Tokyo to meet a jewelry designer who provided a clue, but she has mysteriously disappeared. Watari's obsession with the case stems from the tragic drowning of his daughter Kozue 20 years ago. As he delves deeper, he encounters architect Haruyuki Kiryu, whose connection to the case remains unclear. Kiryu is determined to succeed in his company, even as he becomes involved with Akane Seike, the president's daughter who bears a striking resemblance to his deceased girlfriend. Their entangled fates lead to a dangerous pursuit of ambition and truth.

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The Twelfth Second(第十二秒)

2021China
Novel AdaptationDeathDetective FictionDetective Male LeadDramaInvestigationMysterySuspenseThrillerDeath Of A WifeDisappearanceRomance

Like Mikkoku wa Utau, this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Death, Detective Fiction, Detective Male Lead, Drama, Investigation, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 60% similarity match.

Detective Zhao Yi Chen's pregnant wife, Hu Jia Ying, vanishes suddenly, leaving only an 11-second distress call. Nearly a decade later, he is led to a stranger's house by a letter, discovering that his wife passed away a year prior and left behind a silent 9-year-old daughter. The series delves into Zhao Yi Chen's emotional journey with Hu Jia Ying and his quest to unravel the mysterious circumstances surrounding her death, unveiling shocking revelations about her past.

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Keiji no Genba Season 2(刑事の現場2 )

2009Japan
Detective FictionDetective Male LeadInvestigationMiniseriesMysterySuspenseThriller

Like Mikkoku wa Utau, this drama also features Detective Fiction, Detective Male Lead, Investigation, Miniseries, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 58% similarity match.

This tale follows a young detective and a seasoned detective who hold contrasting values, as they strive to maintain their professional integrity. Keigo is partnered with Umeki, an adept but obstinate detective on the verge of retiring. The story unfolds as the young detective navigates his career while clashing with Umeki, questioning whether to show compassion towards criminals or to treat them with animosity.

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Keiji no Genba(刑事の現場 )

2008Japan
Detective FictionDetective Male LeadInvestigationMiniseriesMysterySuspenseThriller

Like Mikkoku wa Utau, this drama also features Detective Fiction, Detective Male Lead, Investigation, Miniseries, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 58% similarity match.

In a television series, a new police officer joins forces with an experienced detective to form a strong bond while facing challenges together. Keigo begins working at a nearby police precinct and is paired with Shoichi, a seasoned detective who is reserved but kind-hearted and nearing the end of his career. The show depicts the growth of the young detective as he navigates his career alongside the veteran detective and others involved in their cases.

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Chase (2010)(チェイス~国税査察官~)

2010Japan
Detective FictionDramaInvestigationMiniseriesMysterySuspenseThriller

Like Mikkoku wa Utau, this drama also features Detective Fiction, Drama, Investigation, Miniseries, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 58% similarity match.

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

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Jikken Keiji Totori 2( 実験刑事トトリ 2)

2013Japan
Detective FictionDetective Male LeadInvestigationMiniseriesMysterySuspenseThriller

Like Mikkoku wa Utau, this drama also features Detective Fiction, Detective Male Lead, Investigation, Miniseries, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 58% similarity match.

Totori Hiroshi, formerly a professor specializing in bionomics, made a career change by taking the MPD mid-career recruitment exams. Upon successfully passing the exams, he was delighted to be placed in Division 1. Despite a year having gone by, Totori's partner, Yasunaga Teppei, continues to struggle with the fact that Totori, as a rookie, is older and more experienced than him.

Recommendation: 64 (2015) similar to Mikkoku wa Utau
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64 (2015)(64)

2015Japan
Novel AdaptationDramaInvestigationMiniseriesMysterySuspenseThriller

Like Mikkoku wa Utau, this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Drama, Investigation, Miniseries, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 58% similarity match.

Amidst a dispute between the public relations office of D Prefectural Police and the correspondents club regarding the anonymity of perpetrators, it has been decided that a director from the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department will visit the family of the victim in a significant unsolved case from 1989, just a week before the statute of limitations expires. The case involves the kidnapping and murder of Shoko-chan, which remains the most heinous crime in the history of D Prefectural Police. The family of the victim has declined the director's offer to extend condolences. A strict confidentiality order has been issued for all individuals involved in the case, including the investigators from that time. This has created a barrier between the Criminal Investigations Department and the Police Affairs Department. Additionally, a mysterious memo has surfaced, followed by a new kidnapping that bears a striking resemblance to the 1989 case just before the director's scheduled visit.

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Kami no Tsuki(紙の月)

2014Japan
Novel AdaptationDramaInvestigationMiniseriesMysterySuspenseThriller

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Rinka Umezawa, a homemaker, seeks out small joys in life. Her husband, Masabumi, is committed to supporting her. The couple does not have any children. Rinka decides to take on a part-time job at a bank, where she visits clients' homes and occasionally assists them with household tasks, earning their trust. During one visit to client Kojo Hirabayashi's home, she encounters his grandson Kota, who asks for money. This interaction has a profound impact on Rinka. Subsequently, she steals one hundred million yen from the bank and disappears. Two years later, Rinka's former classmates Yuko Okazaki and Aki Nakaji uncover her embezzlement scheme and confront their own inner demons.

Recommendation: Sakurako-san no Ashimoto ni wa Shitai ga Umatteiru similar to Mikkoku wa Utau
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Sakurako-san no Ashimoto ni wa Shitai ga Umatteiru(櫻子さんの足下には死体が埋まっている)

2017Japan
Novel AdaptationDetective FictionDramaInvestigationMiniseriesMysterySuspenseThrillerEccentric Female LeadOsteologist

Like Mikkoku wa Utau, this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Detective Fiction, Drama, Investigation, Miniseries, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 57% similarity match.

Upon their first encounter, Shoutarou Tatewaki is certain that meeting Sakurako Kujou will have a lasting impact on his life. Initially suspecting her involvement in a local disappearance, he soon discovers her expertise in analyzing bone specimens. Sakurako possesses an extensive collection of reconstructed animal bones, yet she longs for more human remains, much to the disapproval of those around her. As Shoutarou joins the peculiar osteologist on various unsolved cases involving decomposing bodies, they find themselves entangled in a series of mysterious incidents. Could there be a larger enigma unfolding in their lives? "Sakurako-san no Ashimoto ni wa Shitai ga Umatteiru" follows the unlikely duo as they demonstrate that while bones reveal how one perished, it is only through people that their life stories can be told.

Recommendation: Cold Case: Shinjitsu no Tobira similar to Mikkoku wa Utau
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Cold Case: Shinjitsu no Tobira(コールドケース ~真実の扉~)

2016Japan
DeathDetective FictionDetective Male LeadDramaInvestigationMiniseriesMysterySuspenseThrillerDetective Female LeadEpisodic FormatMurderPolice Department Setting

Like Mikkoku wa Utau, this drama also features Death, Detective Fiction, Detective Male Lead, Drama, Investigation, Miniseries, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 56% similarity match.

Yuri Ishikawa and her colleagues work on solving long-standing unsolved cases in Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan. This project is inspired by the American television show "Cold Case" from 2003.

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Kyoto Ninjou Sousa File(京都人情捜査ファイル)

2015Japan
Detective FictionDramaInvestigationMiniseriesMysterySuspenseThrillerFormer Detective Male Lead

Like Mikkoku wa Utau, this drama also features Detective Fiction, Drama, Investigation, Miniseries, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 54% similarity match.

A specialized division within the police force, known as the Crime Victims Support Unit, provides assistance to individuals and their families who have been affected by a crime. They offer support, answer questions, assist with funeral arrangements, and handle media inquiries. Unlike other units, they do not have the authority to conduct official investigations, which can make it challenging to uncover the truth for those seeking answers. TogakureTetsuya, a former detective from the First Investigative Division of the Kyoto Prefectural Police, takes it upon himself to conduct independent investigations.

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Namonaki Fukushuusha ZEGEN(名もなき復讐者 ZEGEN)

2019Japan
Novel AdaptationDramaInvestigationMiniseriesMysterySuspenseThrillerRevenge

Like Mikkoku wa Utau, this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Drama, Investigation, Miniseries, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 54% similarity match.

The series follows the story of the main character "Zegen" as he pursues vengeance following his wife's tragic death. Li Xue Lan arrives in Japan to seek employment to cover her husband's medical expenses back in China. With Zegen's help, she starts working at a massage parlor in Kawasaki. Worried about her situation due to her temporary visa, he suggests a fake marriage with an older man. Inspired by Jou Tomioka's novel.

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Tokuso 9 Season 3(特捜9 season3)

2020Japan
Detective FictionDetective Male LeadInvestigationMiniseriesMysterySuspenseThrillerPolice Department Setting

Like Mikkoku wa Utau, this drama also features Detective Fiction, Detective Male Lead, Investigation, Miniseries, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 54% similarity match.

Nine months have passed since the departure of the former leader of the Special Investigations Unit. Asawa Naoki and his team no longer receive assistance requests from the First Investigation Division, but they continue to be involved in tasks like ensuring security. The impact of Mihara Tatsuro, the ex-chief of criminal investigations who harbored resentment towards the Special Investigations Unit and was removed from the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department, lingers within the organization.

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Voice: 110 Emergency Control Room Season 2(ボイスII 110緊急指令室)

2021Japan
Detective FictionDetective Male LeadInvestigationMiniseriesMysterySuspenseThrillerStrong Female Lead

Like Mikkoku wa Utau, this drama also features Detective Fiction, Detective Male Lead, Investigation, Miniseries, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 54% similarity match.

Detective Shogo Higuchi and Leader Hikari Tachibana of the Emergency Command Center collaborate closely to rescue victims and apprehend wrongdoers promptly. Their current adversary is a malevolent individual displaying intense rage, reflecting the frustrations of certain youths towards society. These younger individuals perceive the criminal's actions as a form of self-expression rather than just criminal behavior.

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Shin Kuko Senkyo(新空港占拠)

2024Japan
Detective Male LeadDramaInvestigationMiniseriesMysterySuspenseThrillerAction

Like Mikkoku wa Utau, this drama also features Detective Male Lead, Drama, Investigation, Miniseries, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 54% similarity match.

A recent incident involving a significant takeover has taken place in an undisclosed location within Kanagawa Prefecture

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Honcho Azumi Season 6(ハンチョウ~警視庁安積班~ シリーズ6)

2013Japan
Novel AdaptationDeathDetective Male LeadDramaInvestigationMiniseriesMysteryMurder

Like Mikkoku wa Utau, this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Death, Detective Male Lead, Drama, Investigation, Miniseries, and Mystery themes with a 54% similarity match.

This time, Azumi and his colleagues must collaborate to resolve different cases near Tokyo Sky Tree in Oshiage, Tokyo. They are tasked with working at a branch office in the area, functioning as both a police station and a neighborhood police box. Dealing with the complex local environment and widespread police mistrust poses ongoing challenges for them in their work.

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Yoru ga Dorehodo Kurakutemo(夜がどれほど暗くても)

2020Japan
Novel AdaptationDeathDramaInvestigationMiniseriesMysterySuspenseThrillerJournalist Male LeadMurderSuicide

Like Mikkoku wa Utau, this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Death, Drama, Investigation, Miniseries, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 53% similarity match.

Michinari Shiga is employed as an assistant editor at the weekly publication Shukan Jiryu, which has experienced an increase in sales thanks to its coverage of various scandals. He leads a life dedicated to journalism ethics, until his own son, who is in university, commits a double murder before taking his own life. Now, instead of uncovering scandals, Shiga is thrust into the midst of one. Facing pressure from his colleagues, he is demoted to a monthly magazine and his marriage begins to deteriorate rapidly. Despite his challenging circumstances, Shiga is resolute in his mission to uncover the truth surrounding his son's actions.

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National Heroes(国门英雄)

2011China
Detective FictionDetective Male LeadInvestigationMysterySuspenseThriller

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

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Keishicho Sosa Ikka 9-Gakari Season 12(警視庁捜査一課9係 12)

2017Japan
DeathDetective FictionDetective Male LeadDramaInvestigationMiniseriesMysteryMurderPolice Department Setting

Like Mikkoku wa Utau, this drama also features Death, Detective Fiction, Detective Male Lead, Drama, Investigation, Miniseries, and Mystery themes with a 50% similarity match.

The leader of the First Division 9th Sub-division is currently on a unique assignment, so an experienced teacher from the section's coroner has arrived to take his place

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Stained(心冤)

2019Hong Kong
Detective FictionDetective Male LeadInvestigationMiniseriesMysterySuspenseThrillerDisappearancePolice Inspector Female Lead

Like Mikkoku wa Utau, this drama also features Detective Fiction, Detective Male Lead, Investigation, Miniseries, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 50% similarity match.

Inspector Bo Fei Fung is under suspicion for potential criminal involvement and disloyalty to the police department following the sudden disappearance of her husband, Lau Wai Yi, who is now a key suspect in a corruption case as a former police detective. In order to clear her name, Inspector Fung must work alongside detective Kei Tak Sing to unravel the truth behind her husband's vanishing, all while tackling a series of real-life high-profile crime cases in Hong Kong.

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Interlaced Scenes(错位)

2024China
Novel AdaptationDeathDetective FictionDetective Male LeadInvestigationMysterySuspenseThrillerDetective Female LeadFictional WorldMurderWeb Series

Like Mikkoku wa Utau, this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Death, Detective Fiction, Detective Male Lead, Investigation, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 50% similarity match.

Detectives Jiang Guang Ming and Shi Luo are tasked with investigating a case that appears to mirror the crime scene described in a novel penned by Gu Yu Ming. As they delve deeper into the investigation, the lines between fiction and reality blur. Could this uncanny resemblance be purely coincidental?

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Keiji Teinen(刑事定年)

2010Japan
Detective FictionDetective Male LeadDramaInvestigationMiniseriesMystery

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Recommendation: Keishicho Sosa Ikka 9-Gakari Season 7 similar to Mikkoku wa Utau
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Keishicho Sosa Ikka 9-Gakari Season 7(警視庁捜査一課9係 7)

2012Japan
DeathDetective FictionDetective Male LeadDramaInvestigationMiniseriesMysteryMurderPolice Department Setting

Like Mikkoku wa Utau, this drama also features Death, Detective Fiction, Detective Male Lead, Drama, Investigation, Miniseries, and Mystery themes with a 50% similarity match.

Before becoming police officers, each member of the Ninth Section of the First Investigative Division faces personal challenges and difficulties. Despite their individualistic nature leading to conflicting approaches in investigations, they are bound together by a shared commitment to justice. While their actions may seem disjointed, they all dedicate themselves to apprehending criminals and tackling complex cases with unwavering determination.

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Galileo Season 2(ガリレオ)

2013Japan
Novel AdaptationDetective FictionDramaInvestigationMysterySuspenseThrillerPhysicsProfessor Male Lead

Like Mikkoku wa Utau, this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Detective Fiction, Drama, Investigation, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 50% similarity match.

Manabu Yukawa, the brilliant physicist, is known for his exceptional talents and flawless character. Despite his good looks, athletic abilities, and sharp intellect, he has a disdain for children and can exhibit unreasonable behavior, earning him the nickname "the eccentric Galileo" among his peers. How will the clever Galileo tackle the otherworldly puzzles presented to him this time? Misa Kishitani, a detective with the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department's investigation unit, prides herself on her intelligence but also has a sadistic streak. A new addition to the TV series, her role will take on the responsibilities previously held by Kaoru Uchiumi. Taken from the novels "Galileo no Kunou", "Seijo no Kyuusai", "Kyozou no Doukeshi", and "Kindan no Majutsu" by Higashino Keigo.

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

2013Japan
Novel AdaptationInvestigationMiniseriesMysterySuspenseThriller

Like Mikkoku wa Utau, this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Investigation, Miniseries, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 50% similarity match.

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

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Keishichou Sousa Ikkachou Season 2(警視庁・捜査一課長シーズン2)

2017Japan
Detective FictionDetective Male LeadDramaInvestigationMiniseriesMystery

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Recommendation: Tokuso 9 similar to Mikkoku wa Utau
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Tokuso 9(特捜9)

2018Japan
Detective FictionDetective Male LeadInvestigationMiniseriesMysterySuspenseThrillerPolice Department SettingPolice Procedural

Like Mikkoku wa Utau, this drama also features Detective Fiction, Detective Male Lead, Investigation, Miniseries, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 50% similarity match.

The group known as the #9 investigation team has been dissolved, leading to its members being dispersed. A year later, Kandagawa Sojiro, the Chief of the National Police Agency, decides to establish a special investigative unit to handle the initial inquiry before it is transferred to the prosecutor's office. Munakata Sakutaro is chosen by Kandagawa Sojiro to lead this special team. Joining Munakata Sakutaro are former members of the #9 investigation team such as Asawa Naoki, Komiyama Shiho, Murase Kengo, Aoyagi Yasushi, Yazawa Hideaki, as well as new recruit Shindo Ryo.

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Chou no Rikigaku(蝶の力学 殺人分析班)

2019Japan
Novel AdaptationDeathDetective FictionInvestigationMiniseriesMysterySuspenseThrillerDetective Female LeadFather-Daughter RelationshipMurderSerial Killings

Like Mikkoku wa Utau, this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Death, Detective Fiction, Investigation, Miniseries, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 50% similarity match.

Detective Kisaragi Toko works in Investigation 1 Section 11 of the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department, under the supervision of Detective Hideaki Takano. Hideaki Takano is preparing to transfer to the Public Security Bureau in a week. Meanwhile, a murder occurs where a wealthy man is discovered dead in his residence with his throat slit and a blue flower inserted in the wound. The victim's wife, Mayumi, is also missing. A message from an individual claiming to be the killer, named Kurasuta 16, is sent to a newspaper, hinting at Mayumi's whereabouts. With the imminent transfer of Detective Hideaki Takano, Toko Kisaragi feels an increased sense of urgency and responsibility to solve the case.

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Mirror Twins Season 2(ミラー・ツインズ2)

2019Japan
Detective FictionDetective Male LeadInvestigationMiniseriesMysterySuspenseThrillerIdentical Twin Male LeadKidnapping

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Yugo, the older twin son of a wealthy family, was abducted. Two decades later, his younger brother Keigo is now working as a detective in the First Investigative Division of the Metropolitan Police Department. Despite the case of Yugo's disappearance being closed without any resolution or knowledge of his whereabouts, Keigo becomes convinced that his brother is still alive when the DNA of a suspect in a murder case matches his own. (DramaWiki)

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Crazy Rain(クレイジーレイン)

2020Japan
Detective FictionDetective Male LeadDramaInvestigationMiniseriesMystery

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During a stormy night, four investigators convene at the residence where a homicide took place. Iguchi, known for his amiable demeanor, Watanabe burdened by gambling debts, the lackadaisical Imae, and the stern Kiyota are tasked with monitoring the house. As the night progresses, the detectives' dark pasts and secrets begin to unravel. The question remains: which of them will make it out alive?

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Shotai(正体)

2022Japan
Novel AdaptationDeathInvestigationMiniseriesMysterySuspenseThrillerMurderPrisoner Male Lead

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Kaburagi Keiichi was taken into custody on suspicion of murder and given the death penalty. He managed to escape from prison during transport, but instead of fleeing, he helped the individuals he encountered in his hiding spot. As these individuals discovered Kaburagi's identity as a death row escapee, they questioned whether he was truly a killer.

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Malice (2023)(MALICE)

2023Japan
DeathDetective Male LeadDramaInvestigationMiniseriesMysterySuspenseThrillerMurderProfessor Female LeadReporter Male LeadWeb Series

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Kozono Yohei, the secretary general of Shoto University, was discovered dead from stab wounds in his residence. Hoshino Naoto, a detective at Fujimi Police Station, hurries to the crime scene and observes the murder scene in the living room. Tanimura Kaho, a lecturer in the Department of International Studies at Shoto University, is determined to advance in life by any means necessary and has been involved in a romantic relationship with Kozono, who oversees personnel matters, for six months. Following Kozono's murder, Kaho is taken into custody as the prime suspect. Meanwhile, journalist Maruyama Sota receives details about the affair through an anonymous email and suspects that someone is trying to manipulate the narrative of the incident. He initiates his own inquiry. Amidst this, Hoshino grows uneasy with the investigative approach taken by senior police officials, who hastily conclude that Kaho is the perpetrator. He eventually comes to the realization that Kaho may have been set up by someone.

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Tokyo Vice Season 2(TOKYO VICE Season2)

2024Japan
Novel AdaptationDramaInvestigationMiniseriesMysterySuspenseThrillerCo-producedCrime

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Drawing inspiration from the memoir "Tokyo Vice: An American Journalist Covering the Police Beat in Japan" by Jake Adelstein, this project is a joint production with the United States.

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Mikkoku wa Utau Season 2(密告はうたう2)

2024Japan
DramaInvestigationMiniseriesMysterySuspenseThriller

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The First Personnel Division of the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department is a specialized team tasked with conducting inspections to uncover misconduct among the large workforce of over 40,000 personnel in the police department. Simply being under inspection can potentially ruin a police officer's career. Inspectors like Sara Masaki are known as the police within the police, carrying out their duties in solitude. After two years, Sara stumbles upon a conspiracy that will have far-reaching implications for the entire police organization.

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Cold Case: Shinjitsu no Tobira Season 2(コールドケース2 〜真実の扉〜)

2018Japan
DeathDetective FictionDetective Male LeadDramaInvestigationMysterySuspenseThrillerDetective Female LeadFlashback To PastMultiple MainsMurder

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Reboot of the American television show "Cold Case" from 2003.

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Detective Cheng Xu(侦探成旭之龙城岁月)

2008China
Detective FictionDetective Male LeadInvestigationMysterySuspenseThriller

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Rinsho Hanzai Gakusha Himura Hideo no Suiri Season 2(臨床犯罪学者 火村英生の推理)

2019Japan
Novel AdaptationDeathDetective FictionDetective Male LeadDramaInvestigationMiniseriesMysteryAge GapEccentric Male LeadMurderWriter Male Lead

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Himura Hideo works as a criminologist, while his close friend Arisugawa Arisu is known for writing mystery novels. Together, they collaborate to solve various cases by utilizing their individual strengths and supporting each other's weaknesses.

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Cold Case: Shinjitsu no Tobira Season 3(コールドケース3 ~真実の扉~)

2020Japan
Detective FictionDetective Male LeadDramaInvestigationMiniseriesMysterySuspenseThrillerDetective Female LeadFlashback To PastMultiple MainsPolice Department Setting

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Updated version: Revamp of the American television show "Cold Case" that originally aired in 2003.

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The Truth (2020)(凶案现场)

2020China
Novel AdaptationDeathDetective FictionDetective Male LeadInvestigationMysterySuspenseThrillerMurderRevengeSmart Male LeadWeb Series

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The ongoing investigation into a homicide from a decade ago exposes the depths of human depravity and reveals a carefully orchestrated act of vengeance. Feng Lang, a brilliant detective, uncovers a disturbing plot linked to a pharmaceutical company from the past while working on various cases. Teaming up with the youthful officer Fan Yun and a team of investigators, they must use their intellect and determination to unravel the enigma.

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Mofuku no Rendezvous(喪服のランデヴー)

2000Japan
Novel AdaptationInvestigationMiniseriesMysterySuspenseThriller

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

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Shin Keiji Yoshinaga Seiichi(新・刑事吉永誠一)

2014Japan
Novel AdaptationDetective FictionDetective Male LeadInvestigationMiniseriesMystery

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Yoshinaga Seiichi serves as a detective in the First Investigative Division of the Kanagawa Prefectural Police. He firmly believes that every case can be solved and never gives up on his investigations. His partner, Kagami Kiichi, is the son of Takashi, a renowned detective in the same police force. Kujo Kazumai, a police officer with a degree from Tokyo University, joins the First Investigative Division not as Director as originally planned, but as a detective in the field due to his own request.

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Utsubokazura no Yume(ウツボカズラの夢)

2017Japan
Novel AdaptationDramaInvestigationMiniseriesMysterySuspenseThrillerPsychological ManipulationTransformation

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Saito Mifuyu, an 18-year-old girl from Nagano, had a simple upbringing. After her mother passed away, her father brought his new partner into their home, leaving Mifuyu feeling displaced. She received an invitation from her late mother's cousin, Kashimada Naoko, to stay at their luxurious house in Tokyo. Feeling envious of their wealth, Mifuyu decided to integrate herself into the Kashimada family. In the process, she transformed into a cunning girl who manipulated others to achieve her desires, much like a pitcher plant.

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Onna no Naka ni Iru Tanin(女の中にいる他人)

2017Japan
Novel AdaptationDeathInvestigationMiniseriesMysterySuspenseThrillerFamilyMurder

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Tanuma Yuriko is a homemaker residing with her spouse Kazuo, their two kids, and mother-in-law Hatsue. When Saori, the spouse of Kazuo's friend Kusumoto Masafumi, is found murdered, Kazuo admits to having an affair with her. Yuriko suspects him of being responsible for Saori's death. Despite Kazuo's attempt to turn himself in to the authorities, Yuriko stops him, choosing to conceal his crime to maintain their family's tranquility. As Yuriko grapples with the situation, a newfound determination to protect her family emerges within her.

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Ame ni Kieta Himawari(雨に消えた向日葵)

2022Japan
Novel AdaptationDetective FictionDetective Male LeadDramaInvestigationMiniseriesMysteryDisappearancePolice Officer Male Lead

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Nara Kenichi, a police officer, is assigned to investigate the disappearance of an 11-year-old girl named Ishioka Aoi. The circumstances surrounding her disappearance - whether she was kidnapped, had an accident, or ran away due to her parents' impending divorce - remain unknown. Kenichi is particularly invested in this case due to his younger sister Mayuko's emotional trauma from a past attack, and he is determined to prevent a similar incident from occurring.

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Jashin no Tenbin Koan Bunseki Han(邪神の天秤 公安分析班)

2022Japan
Novel AdaptationDeathDramaInvestigationMiniseriesMysteryTortureEgyptian MythologyMurder

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Takano was reassigned to the prestigious Public Security Department within the Japanese police force. The murder of a prominent member of the ruling party occurred close to the site of a previous bombing. The victim had one of their organs removed and a symbol resembling a heart with wings was left nearby. Despite feeling uneasy about the murder method, which seemed to be inspired by ancient Egyptian mythology, Takano's attempts to discuss the case were dismissed by his colleague Himuro.