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Mimi(미미)

2014South Korea
AmnesiaInvestigationMagical ObjectMiniseriesMysteryRomanceSpiritSupernaturalTime Travel

Min Woo, a 28-year-old webtoon creator, discovers a note on his desk calendar one day. Inspired by this note, he starts working on a new webtoon titled “December 8.” The comic quickly gains widespread acclaim. As its popularity skyrockets, Min Woo faces mounting pressure from his job, leading to intense headaches due to the stress.

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Watashi no Shiranai Watashi(私の知らない私)

2025Japan
AmnesiaInvestigationMysteryRomanceSupernaturalDrama

Like Mimi, this drama also features Amnesia, Investigation, Mystery, Romance, and Supernatural themes with a 50% similarity match.

Mei suffers from memory loss after a traumatic incident but manages to lead a satisfying life, finding joy in her job and being supported by her loving fiancé and closest friend. However, her world is turned upside down when she becomes a suspect in a murder case that she has no recollection of. As she delves deeper into uncovering the truth, Mei realizes that some of those she thought were her allies are actually her enemies. Betrayal lurks around every corner as she struggles to unravel the mystery, all while keeping her own hidden secret.

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"Watashi wo Moratte": Deai Hen(「私をもらって」~出逢編~)

2025Japan
InvestigationMiniseriesMysteryRomanceSupernaturalDrama

Like Mimi, this drama also features Investigation, Miniseries, Mystery, Romance, and Supernatural themes with a 50% similarity match.

After a tragic accident, Morikawa Natsumi finds herself invisible and unable to communicate with anyone, leading her to roam the streets as a ghost. Her life takes a surprising turn when she locks eyes with Ichijo Ryouei, a young man who is also a ghost drifting aimlessly through the city. This story serves as a precursor to the "Memory Arc" and "Love Arc", showcasing the special moments Natsumi and Ryouei shared following their initial encounter in the afterlife, all while being pursued relentlessly by the Grim Reaper. It is an original tale not featured in the webtoon "Take Me, I'm Yours" by RoseBean and One Punch Rabbit.

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Fufu no Himitsu(夫婦の秘密)

2024Japan
InvestigationMiniseriesMysteryRomance

Like Mimi, this drama also features Investigation, Miniseries, Mystery, and Romance themes with a 44% similarity match.

The show portrays the hidden troubles within the seemingly cheerful routines of a husband and wife who own a flower shop and a woman who runs a cafe nearby

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Starman - This Star's Love(スターマン~この星の恋)

2013Japan
AmnesiaInvestigationMiniseriesMysteryRomanceSupernaturalDramaFamily RelationshipOlder Woman-Younger ManSci-FiSingle Mother

Like Mimi, this drama also features Amnesia, Investigation, Miniseries, Mystery, Romance, and Supernatural themes with a 43% similarity match.

After being left by her husband, Sawako has been raising her three sons on her own. One day, she encounters a young man who is on the brink of death. Instantly smitten, Sawako names him Hoshio and decides to have him stay with her as the father figure for her children, taking advantage of his memory loss. Sawako, her three sons, her grandmother, and Hoshio now live together under one roof. Sawako wishes for Hoshio to never recover his memories, while Hoshio himself starts to develop feelings for her. Despite his mysterious past, Hoshio proves to be a great help to Sawako whenever she faces difficulties, thanks to his enigmatic abilities. The truth behind Hoshio's past eventually comes to light in a surprising revelation.

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In the Dream to Find the Answer(四手妙弹)

2015China
InvestigationMysteryRomanceSupernaturalTime TravelAdventureFriendshipHistorical

Like Mimi, this drama also features Investigation, Mystery, Romance, Supernatural, and Time Travel themes with a 42% similarity match.

Four women of varying personalities and abilities journey through time to ancient China, where they work together to unravel mysterious cases

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Honjitsu wa Taian Nari(本日は大安なり)

2012Japan
InvestigationMiniseriesMysteryRomanceComedy

Like Mimi, this drama also features Investigation, Miniseries, Mystery, and Romance themes with a 40% similarity match.

Yuka portrays Takako, a wedding coordinator faced with the challenge of managing five weddings at a single location on an auspicious day. However, her plans are jeopardized when a menacing letter arrives, insisting that all the ceremonies be called off. Determined to uncover the perpetrator, Takako races against time to ensure the weddings proceed as scheduled. As the day unfolds, the hidden secrets of each couple gradually emerge.

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Asadora Satsujin Jiken(朝ドラ殺人事件)

2012Japan
InvestigationMiniseriesMysterySupernaturalComedy

Like Mimi, this drama also features Investigation, Miniseries, Mystery, and Supernatural themes with a 40% similarity match.

Niimi Miho, a member of the NHK drama team, stumbled upon a daruma doll on the set one day. She was then tasked with removing it from the filming location.

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Toshi Densetsu no Onna 2( 都市伝説の女 2)

2013Japan
InvestigationMiniseriesMysterySupernaturalComedy

Like Mimi, this drama also features Investigation, Miniseries, Mystery, and Supernatural themes with a 40% similarity match.

"Toshi Densetsu no Onna" is a comedic mystery series that follows the story of Otonashi Tsukiko, a gorgeous female detective with a fascination for urban myths. Through her unique perspective and charm, she solves a variety of cold cases that have connections to these legends. In the upcoming sequel, Tsukiko returns to Japan from her trip to New York and becomes a member of the newly established "Unscientific Incident Investigation Unit" within the Metropolitan Police Department. The first episode will explore an urban legend linked to Mount Fuji.

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Mermaid Story(인어 이야기)

2007South Korea
InvestigationMiniseriesMysteryRomanceDrama

Like Mimi, this drama also features Investigation, Miniseries, Mystery, and Romance themes with a 40% similarity match.

Lee Min Suk becomes enamored with Son Mi Na, but she unexpectedly vanishes one day. Subsequently, he encounters and develops feelings for Nam Soo In. However, a year after Son Mi Na's mysterious disappearance, her remains are discovered, and Lee Min Suk is identified as the primary suspect in her murder.

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Night of Love (2020)(연애의 밤)

2020South Korea
InvestigationMiniseriesMysteryRomanceShort Length Series

Like Mimi, this drama also features Investigation, Miniseries, Mystery, and Romance themes with a 40% similarity match.

In contrast to many, when I observe couples in relationships, I can envision how their journey will conclude. "Can our tale commence at the intersection of the beginning and the end?"

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Remember, Hari 2(기억, 하리2)

2019South Korea
InvestigationMiniseriesMysteryRomanceSupernaturalGhostHorrorSuspenseYouth

Like Mimi, this drama also features Investigation, Miniseries, Mystery, Romance, and Supernatural themes with a 38% similarity match.

Ha Ri visits a cabin in the woods to spend time with her friends. While there, she encounters a tarot card reader who reveals that she is destined for an unrequited love. Additionally, who is that enigmatic girl referring to Kang Lim as "oppa"?

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Nothing but Breaking Up(不过是分手)

2018China
InvestigationMiniseriesMysteryRomanceShort Length SeriesWeb Series

Like Mimi, this drama also features Investigation, Miniseries, Mystery, and Romance themes with a 36% similarity match.

The tale follows Chen Si Xian, a young man feeling confined in a relationship with his college love, Xiao Yu, who frequently ends things with him. While Xiao Yu is away on a work assignment in Shanghai, Si Xian reunites with a former love interest but faces consequences. Following a heartbreaking event, Si Xian embarks on a quest to rewrite history and undo that fateful evening.

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Kanojo no Ura Sekai: Toshiro Side(彼女のウラ世界<TOSHIRO SIDE>)

2021Japan
InvestigationMiniseriesMysteryRomanceNovel AdaptationDrama

Like Mimi, this drama also features Investigation, Miniseries, Mystery, and Romance themes with a 36% similarity match.

Toshiro pops the question to his girlfriend Akiko after dating for three years

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Seven Sisters(七姊妹)

2001Hong Kong
InvestigationMysteryRomanceSupernaturalDramaGhost

Like Mimi, this drama also features Investigation, Mystery, Romance, and Supernatural themes with a 36% similarity match.

Tse Chi Tong used to be the next in line to inherit a medicinal oil business that shut down over a decade ago. Presently, he is fully committed to his job as a postal worker, residing with his younger sibling Mei Ling and the faithful servant of his deceased father, Chan Tung. Tong's tranquil routine takes an unexpected turn when he encounters the ghost of a woman named Mak Chau Kuen, who shares her heartbreaking love story with him and implores him to fulfill a specific task. Determined to assist her, Tong joins forces with the spirited wealthy young lady Wong Yuk Cham on a mission to locate a missing letter from Kuen's lover, Miu Lin Sin, dating back 12 years.

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Last Mail 2(ラストメール2)

2009Japan
InvestigationMiniseriesMysterySupernaturalComedyDrama

Like Mimi, this drama also features Investigation, Miniseries, Mystery, and Supernatural themes with a 36% similarity match.

After his grandfather's death, Kazuki Yamada reluctantly takes on a position at a company called "In any case, we'll handle it," where he fulfills various tasks for temporary employees. When he receives a text message from an unknown sender asking him to "make everyone smile for me," he mistakenly believes it is a job request. Upon arriving, he realizes the situation is not what he anticipated. Teaming up with his childhood friend and colleague, Shizuka Hasegawa, they work together to fulfill the final wishes of deceased individuals.

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Doubletone - Futari no Yumi( ダブルトーン~2人のユミ~ )

2013Japan
InvestigationMiniseriesMysteryRomanceNovel AdaptationDrama

Like Mimi, this drama also features Investigation, Miniseries, Mystery, and Romance themes with a 36% similarity match.

In the novel "Daburuton" by Shinji Kajio, the story revolves around the unique friendship and conflicts between two individuals named Yumi, which surpasses all boundaries. Yumi Nakano, a successful career woman, and Yumi Tamura, a dedicated housewife, find themselves witnessing each other's daily lives in their dreams every night. As their memories and current realities start to intertwine, a series of unexpected events unfold. Adding to the complexity, Yumi Tamura's husband, Yohei Tamura, becomes romantically involved with both women named Yumi.

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Meiji Tokyo Renka (2019)(明治東亰恋伽)

2019Japan
MiniseriesRomanceSupernaturalTime TravelFantasyHistorical

Like Mimi, this drama also features Miniseries, Romance, Supernatural, and Time Travel themes with a 36% similarity match.

Mei Ayazuki, a high school girl, encounters a enigmatic magician named Chari while visiting an amusement park. Suddenly, Chari transports her back in time to Tokyo during the Meiji era. In this new setting, Mei finds herself at the historic Rokumeikan building, where she encounters prominent figures from that time period. However, Mei soon realizes that she has lost sight of Chari.

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Sousa Kaigi wa Living de! Season 2(捜査会議はリビングで おかわり!)

2020Japan
InvestigationMiniseriesMysteryRomanceComedyFamily

Like Mimi, this drama also features Investigation, Miniseries, Mystery, and Romance themes with a 36% similarity match.

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Mugen Audition(無限オーディション)

2023Japan
InvestigationMiniseriesMysteryTime TravelFantasyProducer Female Lead

Like Mimi, this drama also features Investigation, Miniseries, Mystery, and Time Travel themes with a 36% similarity match.

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Future Mr. Right(來自未來的史密特)

2016Taiwan
InvestigationMysteryRomanceTime TravelDramaFantasy

Like Mimi, this drama also features Investigation, Mystery, Romance, and Time Travel themes with a 36% similarity match.

In 2045, a programmer was charged with the murder of a young man. As he tried to prove his innocence, he found out that the culprit not only looked like him and shared his name, but had committed the crime three decades earlier. He journeyed back in time to prevent his double from committing the crime, and a woman in a photograph from 2015 may hold the key to locating the man.

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Kanojo no Ura Sekai: Akiko Side(彼女のウラ世界 <AKIKO SIDE>)

2021Japan
InvestigationMiniseriesMysteryRomanceNovel AdaptationDrama

Like Mimi, this drama also features Investigation, Miniseries, Mystery, and Romance themes with a 36% similarity match.

Toshiro pops the question to Akiko, his partner of three years

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The Man from the Future(我的未來男友)

2017Taiwan
InvestigationMiniseriesMysteryRomanceTime TravelClairvoyanceEccentric Male LeadFantasyPrecognitionTime Altering

Like Mimi, this drama also features Investigation, Miniseries, Mystery, Romance, and Time Travel themes with a 36% similarity match.

How much can your life transform in five years? Upon his return home from a five-year absence, Nan Gong Yu coincidentally encounters Wu Jie En and the two develop romantic feelings for each other. Gong Yu's family is still reeling from a fire in 2012 that tragically took the life of his brother, Nan Gong Tian. Upon finding a time-travel device that can transport him back to 2012, what revelations will Gong Yu uncover about the incident that forever altered his family's fate? And how will it impact his current relationship with Jie En?

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Magical Space-Time(奇妙的时光之旅)

2016China
RomanceSupernaturalTime Travel

Like Mimi, this drama also features Romance, Supernatural, and Time Travel themes with a 33% similarity match.

Han Ruo Fei comes into possession of a polaroid camera that allows him to travel back in time to a decade ago for brief intervals. He embarks on a mission to bring back his deceased famous wife and uncover the orchestrator of the scheme that targeted him a decade earlier.

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Strike it! Painters(罢工吧!画手)

2017China
InvestigationMiniseriesMystery

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Discover the mysteries concealed within the artist's protest and uncover the reasons behind the adolescents' escapade through the dimensional barrier

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Uwasa no Onna(噂の女)

2018Japan
InvestigationMiniseriesMysteryRomanceNovel AdaptationComedyDeath

Like Mimi, this drama also features Investigation, Miniseries, Mystery, and Romance themes with a 33% similarity match.

During her high school years, Miyuki Itoi was not considered particularly attractive. However, one day, she undergoes a transformation and becomes stunningly beautiful. As she begins to interact with men, a mysterious pattern emerges - those men soon meet their demise. (My DramaList)

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Hagure Keiji: Junjoha Series 18(はぐれ刑事純情派 シリーズ18)

2005Japan
InvestigationMiniseriesMystery

Like Mimi, this drama also features Investigation, Miniseries, and Mystery themes with a 33% similarity match.

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Revolving Doors of Vengeance(酒店風雲)

2005Hong Kong
InvestigationMysteryRomance

Like Mimi, this drama also features Investigation, Mystery, and Romance themes with a 33% similarity match.

The plot revolves around the Wong family, led by Wong Yuk Ting, who owns a prestigious hotel chain. It follows the story of how a favor leads to a quest for revenge in a complex tale of loyalty and retribution. Wong Kai Kit, the youngest son of Wong Yuk Ting, finds himself caught in a power struggle within the family after his father's sudden mysterious death. The family business is unexpectedly taken over by Ko Fung, who forms a romantic relationship with Bik Kei, a woman he meets at the hotel. As tensions rise among the family members, including Kit's uncle Wing Fat, deception and intrigue become commonplace. Ko Fung's true intentions for the business cause ongoing conflict with Kai Kit, ultimately leading to his growth and development through their many confrontations.

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The Zone(奇幻潮)

2005Hong Kong
InvestigationMysterySpiritSupernaturalSupernatural PhenomenaSuspenseThriller

Like Mimi, this drama also features Investigation, Mystery, Spirit, and Supernatural themes with a 33% similarity match.

The upcoming show will focus on various mysterious events, with each installment featuring a unique storyline. Shirley Yeung portrays a character with the ability to foresee events before they occur.

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D.I.E. Again(古靈精探B)

2009Hong Kong
InvestigationMysteryRomanceSupernaturalComedyPolice Department SettingSupernatural Power

Like Mimi, this drama also features Investigation, Mystery, Romance, and Supernatural themes with a 33% similarity match.

It has been six months since the disbandment of D.I.E. (Detective Investigation Extension). While Ying Jing Jing is currently on maternity leave, the rest of the team - Yu Tze Long, Cheung Ching Yee, Tse Siu Feng, and Pang Mei Wan - have resumed their previous positions. Their superiors are struggling to manage the chaos they cause on a daily basis. Following an incident where they embarrassed Chief Superintendent of Police Lau Yut Ding during an anti-vice operation, the higher-ups decide to send them back to re-establish D.I.E. This time, they are under the leadership of Yu Tze Long's former supervisor, Law Yau Hung.

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IT Champions(IT行者)

2014Hong Kong
InvestigationMiniseriesMystery

Like Mimi, this drama also features Investigation, Miniseries, and Mystery themes with a 33% similarity match.

The IT industry is reserved for a select group of individuals who possess exceptional intelligence and skills. These individuals are responsible for creating innovative technologies, improving network systems, designing captivating video games, and developing business solutions. Every day, they face difficult challenges in the field of information technology and devise solutions that enhance our lives and provide entertainment.

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Wakareru 2-ri no jiken-bo(別れる2人の事件簿)

2000Japan
InvestigationMiniseriesMysteryRomanceDramaDysfunctional MarriageInfidelity

Like Mimi, this drama also features Investigation, Miniseries, Mystery, and Romance themes with a 33% similarity match.

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Jikuu Keisatsu Wecker(時空警察ヴェッカー)

2001Japan
InvestigationMiniseriesMysteryTime TravelPolice Officer Female LeadSci-FiTokusatsu

Like Mimi, this drama also features Investigation, Miniseries, Mystery, and Time Travel themes with a 33% similarity match.

The show centers around a team of female cops who work alongside a male detective, battling monsters in advanced suits throughout different time periods.

Recommendation: Aisuru Tame ni Aisaretai similar to Mimi
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Aisuru Tame ni Aisaretai(愛するために愛されたい)

2003Japan
MiniseriesRomanceSupernatural

Like Mimi, this drama also features Miniseries, Romance, and Supernatural themes with a 33% similarity match.

Motoharu Akiyama, a skilled pilot, recently finished his training as an astronaut with NASA. In his quest for the meaning of life, he has been unable to find a satisfying answer, leading to a growing emptiness within him. However, a fateful encounter with Reiko Nishina, a director at an investment bank interested in investing in Japan's first space shuttle launch, changes his life. This unexpected meeting also has a profound impact on Reiko, making her realize that there is something missing in her seemingly perfect life. The ripple effect of this encounter extends to those around them as well.

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M no Higeki(Mの悲劇)

2005Japan
InvestigationMiniseriesMystery

Like Mimi, this drama also features Investigation, Miniseries, and Mystery themes with a 33% similarity match.

When Ando Mamoru was a young boy, he had a frightening encounter with a burglar at his home. This traumatic experience influenced his decision to join a security company, where his strong instinct for danger led to quick promotions. As he prepares for his upcoming engagement to Yuki, the daughter of the company's director Shimaya, Mamoru is filled with happiness. However, during a train ride to an important business meeting, he crosses paths with a woman dressed in mourning attire named Aihara Misa, sparking a series of unexpected events. Though Mamoru does not recognize her, Misa harbors a deep resentment towards him, setting off a chain of unfortunate events in Mamoru's life.

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Takeru: Shinjin Sousakan Fairu(タケル 新人捜査官ファイル)

2009Japan
InvestigationMiniseriesMystery

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Fake Kyoto Bijutsu Jiken Emaki(フェイク 京都美術事件絵)

2011Japan
InvestigationMiniseriesMystery

Like Mimi, this drama also features Investigation, Miniseries, and Mystery themes with a 33% similarity match.

The narrative takes place in Kyoto and follows Urasawa Yu, a 40-year-old part-time university lecturer who excels at deciphering people's intentions in art-related scenarios and authenticating historical artworks. Despite her social awkwardness, her exceptional judgment allows her to uncover the truth behind different events occurring in her surroundings. (Tokyograph)

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Nichome no Homuzu(二丁目のホームズ)

2013Japan
InvestigationMiniseriesMystery

Like Mimi, this drama also features Investigation, Miniseries, and Mystery themes with a 33% similarity match.

Difficult cases occur in the 2-chome district, where a unique individual fights against wrongdoing. Presenting themselves as male, but with a feminine spirit, the detective known as Holmes of 2-chome unravels the enigmas.

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Tokusou(トクソウ)

2014Japan
InvestigationMiniseriesMystery

Like Mimi, this drama also features Investigation, Miniseries, and Mystery themes with a 33% similarity match.

Special prosecutors are known for their significant investigative powers. Oda Toshiya has recently joined the team led by Onizuka Tsuyoshi, the deputy of the Special Investigation Department, after transferring from the Chiba Public Prosecutors Office. Onizuka's specialized unit is currently focusing on a bribery case involving Dainippon Construction, a prominent construction company responsible for building a dam, and a prefectural governor. Oda has concerns about Onizuka's investigation methods and decides to conduct his own search. Eventually, he discovers a subcontractor involved in the case.

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Chi No Shio(地の塩 )

2014Japan
InvestigationMiniseriesMystery

Like Mimi, this drama also features Investigation, Miniseries, and Mystery themes with a 33% similarity match.

Archaeologist Kensaku Kamimura uncovers a groundbreaking find that challenges historical beliefs. His discovery in the village of Shiona suggests that humans inhabited Japan during a previously unrecognized period. The revelation attracts attention to the area, drawing new visitors. Editor Rina Sakuma collaborates with Kensaku to document his findings in educational textbooks. As they spend time together, Rina finds herself drawn to Kensaku. Meanwhile, the remains of a missing female student are unearthed at the excavation site where Kensaku is working, sparking Detective Taichi Yukinaga to reopen the cold case. A scholar approaches Rina with claims that Kensaku's discovery has been tampered with.

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I'm Home(アイムホーム)

2015Japan
AmnesiaInvestigationMiniseriesMysteryAdapted From A MangaDramaFamily

Like Mimi, this drama also features Amnesia, Investigation, Miniseries, and Mystery themes with a 33% similarity match.

After surviving a near-fatal carbon monoxide poisoning incident during a solo mission in a different city, the protagonist suffers from amnesia and is unable to remember his own family. Without realizing it, he visits the residences of his ex-partner, his parents, and past acquaintances. Throughout his travels, he traces their recollections to piece together his former identity.

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Death Note NEW GENERATION(デスノート NEW GENERATION)

2016Japan
InvestigationMiniseriesMysterySupernaturalActionAdapted From A MangaPsychological

Like Mimi, this drama also features Investigation, Miniseries, Mystery, and Supernatural themes with a 33% similarity match.

Three separate tales follow the investigator Mishima, known as the Death Note enthusiast, as he delves into a case involving a former criminal's sudden death from a stroke, ultimately uncovering the truth. In another story, Ryuzaki, a renowned international detective who has successfully cracked numerous challenging cases, decides to lend his expertise to a Death Note case that he had previously turned down multiple times. Lastly, Shien, a cyber terrorist who turned to idolizing Kira after overcoming the trauma of being the sole survivor of his family's brutal murder, embarks on his first attempt to utilize the power of the Death Note.

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Kodaike no Hitobito(高台家の人々)

2016Japan
InvestigationMiniseriesMysteryRomanceAdapted From A MangaComedyShort Length Series

Like Mimi, this drama also features Investigation, Miniseries, Mystery, and Romance themes with a 33% similarity match.

The Kodai family's three brothers have the ability of telepathy, which has resulted in numerous tense situations. Mitsumasa's mother disapproves of his relationship with Kie Hirano. This unique program showcases a family gathering of the Kodai Family.

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Utenai Keikan(撃てない警官)

2016Japan
InvestigationMiniseriesMystery

Like Mimi, this drama also features Investigation, Miniseries, and Mystery themes with a 33% similarity match.

One day, Inspector Shibasaki Reiji from the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department's General Affairs Department is held accountable for the mysterious suicide of a subordinate and demoted to a local police station, despite being considered one of the top candidates in the police force. Reiji was instructed by his superior, Nakata, to allow his subordinate Kazuhiko Kido to participate in shooting training, even though Kazuhiko had a history of depression. Following Nakata's orders, Reiji gave Kazuhiko a handgun, which led to Kazuhiko taking his own life. Despite being questioned about the incident, Nakata denied ever giving such instructions regarding Kazuhiko. As Reiji shows love to his family, he is not afraid to use intimidation tactics on his colleagues to advance in his career. After realizing that he was framed, Reiji comes up with a plan to uncover the truth and get back on track in his career.

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Keiji Zero(刑事ゼロ)

2019Japan
AmnesiaInvestigationMiniseriesMysteryCrime Solving DuoDetective Male LeadPolice Department Setting

Like Mimi, this drama also features Amnesia, Investigation, Miniseries, and Mystery themes with a 33% similarity match.

Rekihiko Tokiya, a skilled investigator based in Kyoto, finds himself in a perplexing situation after a pursuit leads him to fall into a reservoir at an old factory. Upon regaining consciousness in a hospital, he discovers a troubling gap in his memory spanning two decades. Despite being 51 years old, he cannot recall anything beyond the age of 31 when he first entered the field of detective work. Estranged from his former spouse, he struggles to recollect any details about their past together. Notably, his once-confident demeanor has been replaced by a more timid and reserved disposition, though his commitment to upholding justice remains steadfast. Rekihiko Tokiya resumes his investigative duties, albeit with a notably altered approach to handling cases.

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Nippori Charlies(日暮里チャーリーズ)

2020Japan
InvestigationMiniseriesMystery

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Led by the enigmatic Charlie, three individuals residing in the "Dark Knight" mansion offer their services to clients free of charge. Yanaka, the playwright, gathers intel, while Imosaka uses his captivating magic skills. Kishi, a master of disguise, can assume a hundred different personas. Will Kishi and his team be able to resolve their clients' issues? And what secrets lie behind Kishi's true identity?

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Keishicho Kyokohangakari Higuchi Akira(警視庁強行犯係 樋口顕)

2021Japan
InvestigationMiniseriesMystery

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Kon Katsu Tantei(婚活探偵)

2022Japan
InvestigationMiniseriesMysteryRomanceAdapted From A Short StoryComedyDetective Male Lead

Like Mimi, this drama also features Investigation, Miniseries, Mystery, and Romance themes with a 33% similarity match.

In the story, Kurosaki Ryuji, a detective in his forties, is portrayed as dedicated to his work but struggles to attract female attention. Despite this, he is determined to solve cases and find a partner while managing the various mysteries that come his way at the office.

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Keishicho Kyokohangakari Higuchi Akira Season 2(警視庁強行犯係 樋口顕 Season2)

2022Japan
InvestigationMiniseriesMystery

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Fixer Season 3(フィクサー Season3)

2023Japan
InvestigationMiniseriesMystery

Like Mimi, this drama also features Investigation, Miniseries, and Mystery themes with a 33% similarity match.

Fixer Shitara Kenichi works in the background during a kidnapping incident and the Tokyo gubernatorial election. When former journalist Watanabe Tatsuya catches wind of Kenichi's involvement, he decides to enter the race for the Tokyo gubernatorial election. Simultaneously, the daughter of a prominent construction company's president is taken captive. Kenichi, in talks with the kidnapper, devises a confidential strategy to juggle Tatsuya's campaign and the hostages' release. However, the outcome for Tatsuya remains uncertain. What is the truth concealed behind the abduction? The genuine intentions of "Fixer" Kenichi will finally come to light.

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Keiji 7-nin Season 9(刑事7人 シーズン9)

2023Japan
InvestigationMiniseriesMystery

Like Mimi, this drama also features Investigation, Miniseries, and Mystery themes with a 33% similarity match.

Which case poses the greatest challenge for Amagi Yu and the unique members of the newly formed investigation team as they come together once again to solve it