Mo Hitotsu no Sugar & Spice - Asian drama recommendation
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Mo Hitotsu no Sugar & Spice(もうひとつのシュガー)

2006Japan
DramaLifeMiniseriesRomance

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

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Mo Hitotsu No Sugar Spice

Recommendation: He Is My Ex-Boyfriend similar to Mo Hitotsu no Sugar & Spice
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He Is My Ex-Boyfriend(元カレ)

2003Japan
DramaLifeMiniseriesRomance

Like Mo Hitotsu no Sugar & Spice, this drama also features Drama, Life, Miniseries, and Romance themes with a 100% similarity match.

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

Recommendation: Kawa, Itsuka Umi e similar to Mo Hitotsu no Sugar & Spice
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Kawa, Itsuka Umi e(川、いつか海へ)

2003Japan
DramaLifeMiniseriesRomance

Like Mo Hitotsu no Sugar & Spice, this drama also features Drama, Life, Miniseries, and Romance themes with a 100% similarity match.

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

Recommendation: 29 Sai no Yuuutsu: Paradise Thirty similar to Mo Hitotsu no Sugar & Spice
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29 Sai no Yuuutsu: Paradise Thirty(29歳の憂うつ パラダイスサーティー)

2000Japan
DramaLifeMiniseriesRomanceAdapted From A Book

Like Mo Hitotsu no Sugar & Spice, this drama also features Drama, Life, Miniseries, and Romance themes with a 80% similarity match.

According to the novel Paradise Thirty written by the author Nonami Asa.

Recommendation: 100 Love Scenes 3 similar to Mo Hitotsu no Sugar & Spice
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100 Love Scenes 3(100シーンの恋3)

2008Japan
DramaLifeMiniseriesRomanceMobile Drama

Like Mo Hitotsu no Sugar & Spice, this drama also features Drama, Life, Miniseries, and Romance themes with a 80% similarity match.

Recommendation: 100 Love Scenes 2 similar to Mo Hitotsu no Sugar & Spice
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100 Love Scenes 2(100シーンの恋2)

2008Japan
DramaLifeMiniseriesRomanceMobile Drama

Like Mo Hitotsu no Sugar & Spice, this drama also features Drama, Life, Miniseries, and Romance themes with a 80% similarity match.

Recommendation: Utsukusiki Wana - Zanka Ryoran similar to Mo Hitotsu no Sugar & Spice
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Utsukusiki Wana - Zanka Ryoran(美しき罠~残花繚乱~)

2015Japan
DramaLifeMiniseriesRomanceFamily

Like Mo Hitotsu no Sugar & Spice, this drama also features Drama, Life, Miniseries, and Romance themes with a 80% similarity match.

Rika Ikeda, aged 34, engages in a relationship with Sota Kashiwagi, aged 54. Sota, who is married to Mitsuko and has a daughter, is also the director at the company where Rika works. Despite Rika's deep affection for Sota, he ultimately deceives and ends the relationship. Rika encounters Keiichi Ochiai through a blind date, who happens to be a close friend and almost like a younger brother to Sota Kashiwagi. Subsequently, Rika decides to seek revenge.

Recommendation: Pianissimo similar to Mo Hitotsu no Sugar & Spice
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Pianissimo(피아니시모)

2011South Korea
DramaLifeMiniseriesRomanceMusic

Like Mo Hitotsu no Sugar & Spice, this drama also features Drama, Life, Miniseries, and Romance themes with a 80% similarity match.

"PIANISSIMO" embodies the theme "Come & Goes in Silence," weaving through various love stories. This drama consists of 8 episodes, including Black City, Never Ending Love, Happy Fiction, Love is You, Grape Prince, Moebis, Magic Hour, and Meet, featuring renowned Hallyu stars and celebrated directors known for their contributions to melodrama. The cast includes members from SS501—Kim Kyu Jong, Kim Hyung Jun, Park JungMin—as well as singer Moon Hee Jun, Son Ho Young, Nam Gyu Ri, Tei, Bae Seul Ki, Seo Ji Young, former Baby V.OX member Shim Eun Jin, Kim EZ, Kong Hyun Joo, Hong Jong Oh, Park Ki Ung, Lee Tae Sung, Hong Soo Hyun, Won Jun Choi, among others, totaling over 30 Korean celebrities. With many musicians making their acting debuts in this series, viewers can expect a unique experience while watching. This drama was also released on DVD.

Recommendation: Kanjou 8-go Sen similar to Mo Hitotsu no Sugar & Spice
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Kanjou 8-go Sen(感情8号線)

2017Japan
DramaLifeMiniseriesRomanceNovel Adaptation

Like Mo Hitotsu no Sugar & Spice, this drama also features Drama, Life, Miniseries, and Romance themes with a 80% similarity match.

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

Recommendation: Sweet Honey similar to Mo Hitotsu no Sugar & Spice
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Sweet Honey(甜蜜蜜)

2008China
DramaLifeRomance

Like Mo Hitotsu no Sugar & Spice, this drama also features Drama, Life, and Romance themes with a 75% similarity match.

The plot revolves around Lei Lei and Ye Qing, who initially have a rocky start due to rumors spread by the villagers about Ye Qing's character. However, they bond over their mutual admiration for Teresa Teng's music and eventually form a strong friendship. As they support each other during China's changing times, their bond deepens into a romantic relationship. The title of the drama is inspired by Teresa Teng's iconic song.

Recommendation: Beautiful Trap (2013) similar to Mo Hitotsu no Sugar & Spice
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Beautiful Trap (2013)

2013China
DramaMiniseriesRomance

Like Mo Hitotsu no Sugar & Spice, this drama also features Drama, Miniseries, and Romance themes with a 75% similarity match.

After graduating from school, three women living in the city come together through their experiences with work and love. The play explores the theme of love and marriage, highlighting the importance of honest communication and mutual understanding in relationships. It serves as a reminder for urban men and women that while well-meaning lies may exist, a strong foundation of openness and understanding is essential for a successful marriage.

Recommendation: 2 Hours similar to Mo Hitotsu no Sugar & Spice
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2 Hours(ツーエイチ)

2004Japan
DramaLifeMiniseries

Like Mo Hitotsu no Sugar & Spice, this drama also features Drama, Life, and Miniseries themes with a 75% similarity match.

Recommendation: Constellation Women Series: Capricorn similar to Mo Hitotsu no Sugar & Spice
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Constellation Women Series: Capricorn(星座愛情魔羯女)

2015Taiwan
DramaMiniseriesRomance

Like Mo Hitotsu no Sugar & Spice, this drama also features Drama, Miniseries, and Romance themes with a 75% similarity match.

Recommendation: Saisei no Machi similar to Mo Hitotsu no Sugar & Spice
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Saisei no Machi(再生の町)

2009Japan
DramaLifeMiniseries

Like Mo Hitotsu no Sugar & Spice, this drama also features Drama, Life, and Miniseries themes with a 75% similarity match.

"Revitalizing Our Community" is a social drama set in a small town in Osaka, Japan. The local government is facing a financial crisis, with severely limited funds. They must decide which government sectors to reduce funding for and which to prioritize in order to sustain their town.

Recommendation: Heisei Meoto Jawan similar to Mo Hitotsu no Sugar & Spice
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Heisei Meoto Jawan(平成夫婦茶碗)

2000Japan
DramaLifeMiniseries

Like Mo Hitotsu no Sugar & Spice, this drama also features Drama, Life, and Miniseries themes with a 75% similarity match.

A noodle shop owner struggling with debt and his incredibly resourceful wife are facing financial difficulties while trying to support their five children. Despite their limited funds, they rely on humor and clever problem-solving to make ends meet. (JDorama)

Recommendation: Outbound Love similar to Mo Hitotsu no Sugar & Spice
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Outbound Love(單戀雙城)

2014Hong Kong
DramaLifeRomance

Like Mo Hitotsu no Sugar & Spice, this drama also features Drama, Life, and Romance themes with a 75% similarity match.

In an effort to expand her business, SIK-SIK, an employee at a travel agency, travels to Malaysia for a meeting with her client. However, her plans are disrupted by a devious local tour guide named KUNG-CHI, leading to a falling-out between them. Suddenly, SIK-SIK's boyfriend CHING CHIN-BOK appears and proposes marriage to her. They begin preparing for their wedding upon returning to Hong Kong. Just as SIK-SIK believes she is the happiest bride, a video is leaked during the ceremony showing CHIN-BOK cheating on her with her best friend. Heartbroken, SIK-SIK returns to Malaysia and changes jobs to work at a local hotel, where she meets KUNG-CHI again. Despite their differing mindsets, they develop subtle yet close feelings for each other. CHIN-BOK's sister CHING CHIN-CHUN supports SIK-SIK's decision to break up with her brother. Through SIK-SIK, she meets the famous chef CHIN TSUN and becomes his apprentice to learn cooking. Over time, CHIN-CHUN develops feelings for her mentor, while CHIN TSUN cannot shake his thoughts of SIK-SIK. Just as he is about to confess his love, CHIN-BOK resumes his pursuit of SIK-SIK, with KUNG-CHI unexpectedly coming to her aid.

Recommendation: Every Step You Take similar to Mo Hitotsu no Sugar & Spice
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Every Step You Take(陪著你走)

2015Hong Kong
DramaLifeRomance

Like Mo Hitotsu no Sugar & Spice, this drama also features Drama, Life, and Romance themes with a 75% similarity match.

Following a tragic accident, magazine photographer Song Tian Chong lost her vision. Despite her passion for beauty and watching TV dramas, Tian Chong remained undeterred by her blindness. Supported by her boyfriend, To Zhen Hang, and her guide dog, Tian Chong stays positive and draws strength from her new mantra, Love Conquers All. While Tian Chong rebuilds her life, her new neighbor, advertising expert Gam Yin Zhong, is going through a midlife crisis. Previously consumed by work, Yin Zhong became isolated from friends and family. Feeling lost and lonely, Yin Zhong decides to go on a long vacation to rediscover himself. After a breakup, Tian Chong meets Yin Zhong and finds solace in their shared loneliness. Despite their initial differences, Tian Chong and Yin Zhong gradually develop feelings for each other and realize they have more in common than they thought.

Recommendation: 100 Days of Love II similar to Mo Hitotsu no Sugar & Spice
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100 Days of Love II(熱戀100天)

2017Hong Kong
LifeMiniseriesRomance

Like Mo Hitotsu no Sugar & Spice, this drama also features Life, Miniseries, and Romance themes with a 75% similarity match.

Recommendation: 100 Days of Love similar to Mo Hitotsu no Sugar & Spice
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100 Days of Love(閃婚100天)

2017Hong Kong
LifeMiniseriesRomance

Like Mo Hitotsu no Sugar & Spice, this drama also features Life, Miniseries, and Romance themes with a 75% similarity match.

Recommendation: Koi Suru Nihongo similar to Mo Hitotsu no Sugar & Spice
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Koi Suru Nihongo(恋する日本語)

2011Japan
LifeMiniseriesRomance

Like Mo Hitotsu no Sugar & Spice, this drama also features Life, Miniseries, and Romance themes with a 75% similarity match.

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

Recommendation: Bus Stop (2000) similar to Mo Hitotsu no Sugar & Spice
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Bus Stop (2000)(バスストップ)

2000Japan
DramaLifeRomance

Like Mo Hitotsu no Sugar & Spice, this drama also features Drama, Life, and Romance themes with a 75% similarity match.

Naoko's life takes a turn when a failed project leads to her being demoted from marketing to data management, and her boyfriend and boss, Yanagiba Toshiro, moves to New York. Feeling lost, she encounters Uchimura, a cheerful bus driver who inspires her to reevaluate her goals. However, her world is turned upside down when Toshiro returns to Tokyo, forcing her to choose between two very different men in her life.

Recommendation: Koi ga Shitai x3 similar to Mo Hitotsu no Sugar & Spice
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Koi ga Shitai x3(恋がしたい恋がしたい)

2001Japan
DramaLifeRomance

Like Mo Hitotsu no Sugar & Spice, this drama also features Drama, Life, and Romance themes with a 75% similarity match.

The series delves into the connections and friendships among seven individuals who come together unexpectedly, exploring how these relationships evolve over time. It all starts with a gathering of six of them. Each of the seven main characters is named after a different color of the rainbow.

Recommendation: Sekai de Ichiban Atsui Natsu similar to Mo Hitotsu no Sugar & Spice
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Sekai de Ichiban Atsui Natsu(世界で一番熱い夏)

2001Japan
DramaLifeMiniseries

Like Mo Hitotsu no Sugar & Spice, this drama also features Drama, Life, and Miniseries themes with a 75% similarity match.

Kami Daisuke serves as the primary aide to influential parliamentarian Tojo Yuji. His aspiration is to enter politics and bring about change in Japan, with Tojo serving as his role model for an honest politician. Despite his busy schedule, Daisuke's wife Kumiko remains supportive of his ambitions. One day, Daisuke is shocked to discover a memo supposedly signed by him indicating acceptance of a 50 million payment from a construction firm. Tojo, believing Daisuke betrayed him by taking a bribe, distances himself from Daisuke who now faces scrutiny from both law enforcement and the media.

Recommendation: Koibumi - Watashitachi ga Aishita Otoko similar to Mo Hitotsu no Sugar & Spice
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Koibumi - Watashitachi ga Aishita Otoko(恋文〜私たちが愛した男〜)

2003Japan
DramaMiniseriesRomance

Like Mo Hitotsu no Sugar & Spice, this drama also features Drama, Miniseries, and Romance themes with a 75% similarity match.

The man decides to leave his wife, child, and job as a middle school teacher to care for his former girlfriend who is battling a terminal illness. His wife is surprised by his sudden assertiveness and agrees to visit the ex-girlfriend as requested. Rather than feeling resentment, she finds herself drawn to her husband even more. The wife also forms a bond with the ex-girlfriend, leading to changes in their relationships. The three are surrounded by others with their own love-related issues, which impact the story's progression.

Recommendation: Memory of Love (2004) similar to Mo Hitotsu no Sugar & Spice
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Memory of Love (2004)(メモリー・オブ・ラブ)

2004Japan
DramaLifeRomance

Like Mo Hitotsu no Sugar & Spice, this drama also features Drama, Life, and Romance themes with a 75% similarity match.

Recommendation: My Precious Date similar to Mo Hitotsu no Sugar & Spice
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My Precious Date(一番大切なデート 東京の空・上海の夢)

2004Japan
LifeMiniseriesRomance

Like Mo Hitotsu no Sugar & Spice, this drama also features Life, Miniseries, and Romance themes with a 75% similarity match.

Recommendation: Tsubasa no Oreta Tenshitachi 2 similar to Mo Hitotsu no Sugar & Spice
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Tsubasa no Oreta Tenshitachi 2(翼の折れた天使たち 2)

2007Japan
DramaLifeMiniseries

Like Mo Hitotsu no Sugar & Spice, this drama also features Drama, Life, and Miniseries themes with a 75% similarity match.

Following the success of its initial television run, the series Angels with Broken Wings, featuring scripts by Yoshi, garnered over 1,800 messages from viewers praising the show. Now, the series is returning for a second installment! In the latest installment of the popular Deep Love series created by Yoshi, viewers can expect four stories, including one that was not featured in the first installment and three brand new stories. This series is a must-watch for young individuals facing challenges and for their parents' generation. The four nights will feature the following stories: 1st night - Impulse (starring Satomi Ishihara), 2nd night - Confederate (starring Erika Toda), 3rd night - Time (starring Rosa Katoh), and 4th night - Merchandise (starring Karina).

Recommendation: Last Mail similar to Mo Hitotsu no Sugar & Spice
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Last Mail(ラストメール)

2008Japan
DramaMiniseriesRomance

Like Mo Hitotsu no Sugar & Spice, this drama also features Drama, Miniseries, and Romance themes with a 75% similarity match.

Watase Nozomi is in a relationship with Hasumi Tooru, but he fails to show up for their planned meeting. Over the following fortnight, Nozomi is unable to reach Tooru. Distraught, she decides to visit his apartment. Upon arrival, she does not find Tooru there, but she hears a ringing cell phone hidden under a pile of clothes and quickly answers it. Additionally, she notices a piece of paper with dark marks on it. Reading a text message on the phone, Nozomi visits the sender's residence, only to discover that the sender is deceased. Subsequent text messages request favors from Nozomi.

Recommendation: Yottsu no Uso similar to Mo Hitotsu no Sugar & Spice
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Yottsu no Uso(四つの嘘)

2008Japan
DramaLifeMiniseries

Like Mo Hitotsu no Sugar & Spice, this drama also features Drama, Life, and Miniseries themes with a 75% similarity match.

This series follows the lives of four women who are in their forties. Shifumi, an attractive woman, was known for stealing her classmate's boyfriend during high school. Despite facing criticism, she got married and had a child before eventually getting divorced. Currently, she is dating a younger man. The other three women from Shifumi's past include Makiko, a typical housewife, Neri, a doctor focused on her career, and Miwa, another housewife. Miwa is secretly involved with Keishi, Shifumi's ex-husband and the boyfriend she had stolen in the past. As the story unfolds, the hidden secrets and lies of these four women gradually come to light.

Recommendation: Honjitsu mo Hare. Ijo Nashi similar to Mo Hitotsu no Sugar & Spice
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Honjitsu mo Hare. Ijo Nashi(本日も晴れ。異状なし 〜南の島 駐在所物語〜)

2009Japan
DramaLifeMiniseries

Like Mo Hitotsu no Sugar & Spice, this drama also features Drama, Life, and Miniseries themes with a 75% similarity match.

Narumi is a tranquil island, inspired by the real-life Hateruma Island, where the demand for medical assistance outweighs the need for law enforcement. Despite the initial reluctance of the inhabitants, Shirase Ryo, a police officer, is assigned to the island. Over time, he forms close bonds with the locals and assists them in resolving their issues and planning for the island's future. --Tokyograph

Recommendation: Tsurukame Josanin: Minami no Shima kara similar to Mo Hitotsu no Sugar & Spice
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Tsurukame Josanin: Minami no Shima kara(つるかめ助産院〜南の島から〜)

2012Japan
DramaLifeMiniseries

Like Mo Hitotsu no Sugar & Spice, this drama also features Drama, Life, and Miniseries themes with a 75% similarity match.

Married life for Onodera Mariya took an unexpected turn when her husband Tatsuya disappeared suddenly. Feeling lost, she travels to a heart-shaped island in Okinawa that Tatsuya had mentioned before. Meanwhile, Tsuruta Kameko, a midwife in Tokyo, becomes disillusioned with the attitude towards abortion and hospital births among young women. After winning a lottery, she embarks on a trip around the world but ends up in Okinawa where she discovers a need for midwives. Determined to make a difference, she decides to establish a maternity hospital on the island. The paths of these two women from different generations cross in the southern islands, where they are welcomed by the locals with open arms, embodying the Okinawan saying, "If we meet by chance, we're all brothers and sisters."

Recommendation: Goen Hunter similar to Mo Hitotsu no Sugar & Spice
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Goen Hunter(ご縁ハンター)

2013Japan
DramaMiniseriesRomance

Like Mo Hitotsu no Sugar & Spice, this drama also features Drama, Miniseries, and Romance themes with a 75% similarity match.

The story revolves around a group of individuals eager to tie the knot, who attend different social events in search of their soulmates. The protagonist, Rika Hasumi, is a successful woman in her forties who is content in her career but still resides with her mother.

Recommendation: Kuroneko, Tokidoki Hanaya similar to Mo Hitotsu no Sugar & Spice
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Kuroneko, Tokidoki Hanaya(黒猫、ときどき花屋 )

2013Japan
DramaMiniseriesRomance

Like Mo Hitotsu no Sugar & Spice, this drama also features Drama, Miniseries, and Romance themes with a 75% similarity match.

After losing her husband, Koki, in a tragic accident just a year into their marriage, Hinata Kiyoka finds herself unexpectedly managing Neko no Hige, a cozy flower shop and cafe. The cafe is home to a mysterious black cat named Kumi-chan, who has a reputation for offering uncannily accurate advice to customers seeking guidance. As word spreads about Kumi-chan's abilities, the cafe becomes a popular destination for those in need of help. However, things take a surprising turn when Kumi-chan becomes possessed by the spirit of Koki, sparking a complicated love triangle involving Kiyoka, the black cat, and Takumi, a fellow employee harboring feelings for her.

Recommendation: Nonmama Hakusho similar to Mo Hitotsu no Sugar & Spice
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Nonmama Hakusho(ノンママ白書)

2016Japan
DramaMiniseriesRomance

Like Mo Hitotsu no Sugar & Spice, this drama also features Drama, Miniseries, and Romance themes with a 75% similarity match.

Reiko Doi is employed at a marketing firm in Tokyo, Japan. At 49 years old, she is divorced and does not have any children. Despite facing challenges as a working woman in her 20s and 30s when having children was not common, Reiko persevered through hard work. Currently, she finds herself caught between her superiors and juniors at work. While her male colleagues feel uneasy around her, her female colleagues display hostility. Despite these obstacles, Reiko Doi remains dedicated to her job, battles against feelings of isolation, and eventually discovers love.

Recommendation: Daibinbo similar to Mo Hitotsu no Sugar & Spice
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Daibinbo(大貧乏)

2017Japan
DramaMiniseriesRomance

Like Mo Hitotsu no Sugar & Spice, this drama also features Drama, Miniseries, and Romance themes with a 75% similarity match.

Saegusa Yuzuko, a single mother of two, finds herself in a dire situation when the company she works for suddenly goes bankrupt, leaving her without income or savings. Unexpectedly, she receives a call from a lawyer named Kakihara Shinichi, who she doesn't recognize at first. However, Kakihara is actually an old high school classmate of Yuzuko's. Despite his unassuming appearance, Kakihara is a successful lawyer with an annual income exceeding 10 billion yen. He has harbored feelings for Yuzuko since their school days and reaches out to her upon learning of her predicament. While Kakihara believes there is a hidden reason behind the company's collapse, Yuzuko is more focused on finding a new job and initially declines his assistance. Through his investigation, Kakihara uncovers evidence suggesting that a mysterious sum of 3 billion yen may have contributed to the bankruptcy. Before she knows it, Yuzuko becomes entangled in the uncovering of this secret.

Recommendation: Takeuchi Ryoma no Satsukyu similar to Mo Hitotsu no Sugar & Spice
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Takeuchi Ryoma no Satsukyu(竹内涼真の撮休)

2020Japan
DramaLifeMiniseries

Like Mo Hitotsu no Sugar & Spice, this drama also features Drama, Life, and Miniseries themes with a 75% similarity match.

Takeuchi Ryoma decides to take a break from shooting and decides to spend his leisure time visiting a spice shop. He informs the owner of his desire to prepare an extra spicy curry, prompting her to suggest some of her top spice picks. They collaborate to whip up a delicious curry just as a new customer walks into the shop. (jdramas.wordpress.com)

Recommendation: Sugisaki Hana no Satsukyu similar to Mo Hitotsu no Sugar & Spice
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Sugisaki Hana no Satsukyu(杉咲花の撮休)

2023Japan
DramaLifeMiniseries

Like Mo Hitotsu no Sugar & Spice, this drama also features Drama, Life, and Miniseries themes with a 75% similarity match.

Sugisaki Hana, a well-known actress with a hectic schedule, finds herself with unexpected free time during a break from filming. Curious creators have taken the opportunity to explore a different side of Sugisaki Hana during her downtime. One day, while on a break from shooting, Sugisaki Hana discovers that her washing machine is out of order. With no other option, she heads to the laundromat, where she realizes she only has 1,000 yen bills and no change. As she steps outside to find some change, she comes across musician Mizuki (played by Kamishiraishi Moka) performing on the street. Intrigued, Hana purchases Mizuki's CD for 1,000 yen, leaving her with no money for the laundromat. She attempts to borrow some change from Gonda, a fellow customer, but...

Recommendation: Joji to Jijo similar to Mo Hitotsu no Sugar & Spice
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Joji to Jijo(情事と事情)

2024Japan
DramaMiniseriesRomance

Like Mo Hitotsu no Sugar & Spice, this drama also features Drama, Miniseries, and Romance themes with a 75% similarity match.

This is a romantic drama that follows the intertwining relationships and situations of seven individuals, leading to surprising connections being revealed.

Recommendation: Wife Returns similar to Mo Hitotsu no Sugar & Spice
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Wife Returns(아내가 돌아왔다)

2009South Korea
DramaLifeRomance

Like Mo Hitotsu no Sugar & Spice, this drama also features Drama, Life, and Romance themes with a 75% similarity match.

Jung Yoo Hee tied the knot with the man she adored, Yoon Sang Woo. Unfortunately, his mother harbored a strong dislike for Yoo Hee, compelling her to separate from Sang Woo and their young daughter. After several years, Yoo Hee makes her return and reconnects with her daughter. However, Sang Woo's new spouse, Seo Hyun, is unwilling to accept her presence. Soon after, Yoo Hee vanishes without a trace. Her younger sister, Yoo Kyung, who was adopted and raised overseas, is resolute in her quest to uncover the truth about her sister's fate. She adopts a façade and poses as Yoo Hee. (DramaWiki)

Recommendation: Take Care Of The Goddess similar to Mo Hitotsu no Sugar & Spice
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Take Care Of The Goddess(여신을 부탁해)

2017South Korea
DramaMiniseriesRomance

Like Mo Hitotsu no Sugar & Spice, this drama also features Drama, Miniseries, and Romance themes with a 75% similarity match.

Recommendation: Lavender 2 similar to Mo Hitotsu no Sugar & Spice
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Lavender 2(花香番外篇)

2002Taiwan
DramaMiniseriesRomance

Like Mo Hitotsu no Sugar & Spice, this drama also features Drama, Miniseries, and Romance themes with a 75% similarity match.

Yee Xun passed away two years ago, but Leo still struggles to move on. While DJing at a radio station, Leo receives a call from Simon, who is heartbroken after being dumped by his girlfriend. Leo shares his own experience with Yee Xun to help Simon cope with thoughts of suicide. Concerned for Leo's well-being, his manager Peter surprises him with a holiday ticket. Initially hesitant, Leo eventually decides to go after meeting a gypsy who predicts he will reunite with his lover on Chinese Valentine's Day in an unfamiliar eastern city. During his journey, Leo's luggage and a lavender bottle left by Yee Xun are stolen by a pickpocket. As Leo chases after the thief, he discovers a connection between the thief and Yee Xun. The thief, Xiao Xiao, reveals that Leo can reunite with his loved one on Valentine's Day at a cliff. Will Leo be able to find Yee Xun again? What lies ahead for Leo and Xiao Xiao?

Recommendation: Holding Hands Towards Tomorrow similar to Mo Hitotsu no Sugar & Spice
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Holding Hands Towards Tomorrow(牽手向明天)

2003Taiwan
DramaLifeRomance

Like Mo Hitotsu no Sugar & Spice, this drama also features Drama, Life, and Romance themes with a 75% similarity match.

Xin Lan was taken in by a kind family and now resides with her younger sibling. Tragedy strikes when her brother goes missing and the family's son dies in a car accident. Overwhelmed with grief, Xin Lan ventures out to face the turbulent challenges that lie ahead.

Recommendation: Yours Always similar to Mo Hitotsu no Sugar & Spice
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Yours Always(讓愛自郵)

2006Taiwan
DramaMiniseriesRomance

Like Mo Hitotsu no Sugar & Spice, this drama also features Drama, Miniseries, and Romance themes with a 75% similarity match.

As a young girl, Qiao Shan used to write heartfelt letters to her father who was working abroad. Receiving his letters and gifts brought her immense joy. This is why she continues to maintain a long-distance relationship with her boyfriend Caleb through traditional mail, leading her to frequent the post office. It was at the post office where she first met freelance interior designer Zhang Shao Qi, changing the course of her life. After Caleb returns home, a series of misunderstandings lead to a breakup. Despite Shao Qi's feelings for Qiao Shan, he encourages her to reconcile with Caleb as her heart still belongs to him. Qiao Shan and Caleb eventually get back together, but she can't shake the feeling of emptiness upon returning to his side.

Recommendation: 33 Story House similar to Mo Hitotsu no Sugar & Spice
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33 Story House(33故事館)

2011Taiwan
DramaLifeRomance

Like Mo Hitotsu no Sugar & Spice, this drama also features Drama, Life, and Romance themes with a 75% similarity match.

An advertisement for 33 Story-House attracts individuals from diverse backgrounds, uniting them as strangers who become roommates and eventually close friends. The actors and actresses in each narrative employed improvisational acting methods to depict the inhabitants of 33 Story-House.

Recommendation: The Queen (2013) similar to Mo Hitotsu no Sugar & Spice
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The Queen (2013)(女王的誕生)

2013Taiwan
DramaLifeRomance

Like Mo Hitotsu no Sugar & Spice, this drama also features Drama, Life, and Romance themes with a 75% similarity match.

Tang Mei Bao has yet to reach the level of success and recognition she had envisioned for herself when she entered the modeling industry a decade ago. In contrast to her rival Zhu Di, who effortlessly commands attention on the stage. Now in her thirties, past her peak modeling years, she questions if she squandered her youth. Desperate for a chance at fame and fortune, she takes a risk to reclaim control over her life.

Recommendation: Marry or Not? similar to Mo Hitotsu no Sugar & Spice
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Marry or Not?(結婚好嗎?)

2013Taiwan
DramaLifeRomance

Like Mo Hitotsu no Sugar & Spice, this drama also features Drama, Life, and Romance themes with a 75% similarity match.

After losing her parents when she was young, Yang Ya Zhen, a single mother working as a wedding planner, married her university classmate. However, after the birth of her daughter Yu Tong, she became suspicious of her husband's infidelity and decided to divorce him, moving back in with her grandmother. Ji Xuan, a divorce lawyer who has seen his own family fall apart, is cynical about marriage, unlike Ya Zhen who still believes in it. When Ya Zhen hires Ji Xuan as her divorce attorney, they meet and begin the process of ending her marriage.

Recommendation: Three Exits to Love similar to Mo Hitotsu no Sugar & Spice
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Three Exits to Love(幸福街第3號出口)

2013Taiwan
DramaLifeRomance

Like Mo Hitotsu no Sugar & Spice, this drama also features Drama, Life, and Romance themes with a 75% similarity match.

Xin Lu finds herself in two distinct romantic relationships with two individuals. She is involved with the affluent Xu Li Yang, while also receiving affection and support from Xia Xiao Hua. Through these experiences, she begins to understand the true meaning of love and strives to pursue her own happiness.

Recommendation: After The Rain (2013) similar to Mo Hitotsu no Sugar & Spice
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After The Rain (2013)(雨過天晴)

2013Taiwan
DramaMiniseriesRomance

Like Mo Hitotsu no Sugar & Spice, this drama also features Drama, Miniseries, and Romance themes with a 75% similarity match.

Is it possible to be brought together by a series of unexpected events? Wang Zhao Yu, a model, and her boyfriend, Bi Ji Cai, find themselves two months behind on rent. To ease their financial burden, they decide to find a roommate. A chance encounter with Zhao Qing leads to Zhao Yu losing a job opportunity due to a minor injury. Upon returning home, Zhao Yu discovers that Ji Cai had invited Zhao Qing to share their apartment but had disappeared with the rent money. Despite initial suspicions, Zhao Yu learns that Zhao Qing is a kind man who designs bras. They form a partnership as designer and model, growing closer in the process. Just as things begin to settle, Ji Cai reappears. What will happen next in this unique living arrangement? "After the Rain" is a Taiwanese web series that explores these relationships.

Recommendation: Fly with Me (2007) similar to Mo Hitotsu no Sugar & Spice
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Fly with Me (2007)(想飞)

2007China
DramaLifeRomance

Like Mo Hitotsu no Sugar & Spice, this drama also features Drama, Life, and Romance themes with a 75% similarity match.

Cheng Feng had a lifelong desire to soar through the skies, which led her to become a flight attendant against her family's wishes. Thanks to the encouragement of her long-time friend, Tao Si Xian, she courageously pursued her dream. (Wiki D-addicts)

Recommendation: Fragrance of the Pomegranates similar to Mo Hitotsu no Sugar & Spice
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Fragrance of the Pomegranates(红石榴餐厅)

2025China
DramaLifeRomance

Like Mo Hitotsu no Sugar & Spice, this drama also features Drama, Life, and Romance themes with a 75% similarity match.

Ming Liang, a young man pursuing his artistic aspirations in the bustling city, returns to his hometown nestled at the base of the Tianshan Mountains to look after his sick adoptive mother, Ai Yi Sha. In an effort to rejuvenate Ai Yi Sha’s restaurant, “Red Pomegranate,” Ming Liang takes on the challenge set by Michelin-starred chef An Dong. As he grows both personally and professionally, he breathes new life into the once poorly managed eatery. Inspired by the courageous stories of those around him, including technician Li Guang Tian and social worker Wu La Si, Ming Liang refines his purpose in life—promoting the culinary heritage of Xinjiang. He also encounters Gu Li Na Er, the passionate leader of an animal welfare organization, and begins to develop feelings for her. However, Gu Li Na Er is solely focused on her professional endeavors and has no interest in a romantic relationship. With his distinct life insights and approach, Ming Liang gradually wins over Gulinaer’s heart.

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The Threat of Love(Loving You 我愛你)

2000Hong Kong
DramaLifeMiniseriesRomanceFamilyFriendship

Like Mo Hitotsu no Sugar & Spice, this drama also features Drama, Life, Miniseries, and Romance themes with a 67% similarity match.

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