Monroe ga Shinda hi - Asian drama recommendation
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Monroe ga Shinda hi(モンローが死んだ日)

2019Japan
Novel AdaptationDeathDeath Of A HusbandDoctor Male LeadMiniseriesPsychiatrist Male LeadRomanceSuspenseThrillerWidow Female Lead

After the death of her husband, Kyoko Yukimura has been living alone in Hanaore Town where she works as the manager of a memorial hall dedicated to writer Fujio Harashima. Despite her efforts, the memorial hall receives few visitors. During a shopping trip, Kyoko experiences a sudden panic attack and is advised by a friend to visit a clinic. It is at this clinic that she meets Dr. Tomoyuki Takahashi and shares an interesting fact about Marilyn Monroe having her own psychiatrist. As their interactions continue, a romantic bond starts to develop between Kyoko and Tomoyuki Takahashi.

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Monroe Ga Shinda Hi

Recommendation: Forbidden to Love similar to Monroe ga Shinda hi
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Forbidden to Love(恋愛禁止)

2025Japan
Novel AdaptationMiniseriesRomanceSuspenseThriller

Like Monroe ga Shinda hi, this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Miniseries, Romance, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 50% similarity match.

This tale of horror and suspense revolves around individuals who blur the boundaries of love. Kimura Mizuho relocates from Shizuoka to Tokyo in an attempt to flee her violent ex-boyfriend, Kurashima Takashi, but he soon discovers her whereabouts. In a moment of desperation, Mizuho murders Takashi, yet her act goes unnoticed, leading to questions such as "Who concealed the body?" and "What was their motive?"

Recommendation: Himitsu similar to Monroe ga Shinda hi
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Himitsu(秘密)

2010Japan
Novel AdaptationDeathMiniseriesRomanceSuspenseThrillerFamilySpirit PossessionSupernatural

Like Monroe ga Shinda hi, this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Death, Miniseries, Romance, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 46% similarity match.

In a tragic bus crash, Naoko and her daughter Monami are involved. Sadly, Naoko loses her life, but her spirit somehow transfers into Monami's body. As Monami comes back to her father Heisuke, they both struggle to navigate their new reality. Heisuke also begins to question the circumstances of the accident, leading him to conduct his own investigation. Derived from Higashino Keigo's 1998 book "Himitsu".

Recommendation: Rika: Reverse similar to Monroe ga Shinda hi
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Rika: Reverse(リカ~リバース~)

2021Japan
Novel AdaptationMiniseriesRomanceSuspenseThrillerDramaFamily

Like Monroe ga Shinda hi, this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Miniseries, Romance, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 42% similarity match.

Illustrates the early years of the main protagonist Rika from the initial TV show in 2019. Based on the book "Rika".

Recommendation: Copyface similar to Monroe ga Shinda hi
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Copyface(コピーフェイス〜消された私〜)

2016Japan
Novel AdaptationMiniseriesRomanceSuspenseThrillerDramaMelodrama

Like Monroe ga Shinda hi, this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Miniseries, Romance, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 42% similarity match.

In the novel "Mirror Image" by Sandra Brown, Hirosawa Nodoka, a freelance journalist, infiltrates a cosmetic surgery clinic by befriending Fuyuko, the wife of the clinic's director Asakura Shuji. Nodoka's investigative mission takes a tragic turn when the plane she is on crashes, leading to her being mistaken for Fuyuko. With the help of plastic surgery, Nodoka's face is reconstructed to resemble Fuyuko's, and she wakes up believing she is Shuji's wife due to amnesia caused by the accident. As Nodoka begins to regain her memories, she faces a difficult choice between revealing the clinic's wrongdoings and returning to her old life, or continuing to live a lie for the sake of love.

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Ashita wo Dakishimete(明日を抱きしめて)

2000Japan
MiniseriesRomanceSuspenseThriller

Like Monroe ga Shinda hi, this drama also features Miniseries, Romance, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 40% similarity match.

Filled with anguish after being wrongfully blamed for a horrific crime, Maki's dear sibling tragically ends his own life. Fast forward to the present, Maki, a promising lawyer, finds herself entangled in a complex love triangle; despite being married to a renowned architect, she discovers herself falling for her 23-year-old stepson, Tatsuya. As forbidden love battles against animosity, Maki uncovers the shocking truth that Tatsuya played a role in her brother's suicide in this gripping romantic thriller. (DramaWiki)

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Tanshin Hanazakari: Hana no Otoko - Katayama Naoya(単身花盛り 花の男──片山直哉)

2023Japan
MiniseriesRomanceSuspenseThriller

Like Monroe ga Shinda hi, this drama also features Miniseries, Romance, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 40% similarity match.

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Hi no Ko (2016)(火の粉)

2016Japan
Novel AdaptationMiniseriesSuspenseThriller

Like Monroe ga Shinda hi, this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Miniseries, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 40% similarity match.

In the 2003 novel "Hi no Ko" by Shizukui Sh suke, a man named Takeuchi Shingo, who was previously acquitted by retired judge Kajima Isao, moves in next door to Kajima's family. Takeuchi, who had a difficult childhood yearning for his parents' love, goes out of his way to please those he cares about. Despite his charming smile, thoughtful gifts, and care for the elderly, he becomes aggressive if he feels rejected. Although Takeuchi initially wins over the Kajima family with his kindness, strange incidents begin to happen in their neighborhood. Yukimi, the wife of Isao's son Toshir, sees through Takeuchi's facade and tries to expose him, despite being alienated from the family.

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Black Widow Business (2019)(後妻業)

2019Japan
Novel AdaptationMiniseriesSuspenseThriller

Like Monroe ga Shinda hi, this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Miniseries, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 40% similarity match.

In Osaka, Sayoko Takeuchi engages in deceitful behavior by preying on elderly wealthy men and marrying them in hopes of inheriting their fortunes. She collaborates with Toru Kashiwagi, who manages a matchmaking service. Sayoko Takeuchi is currently wed to a rich elderly gentleman. When Tomomi Nakase receives news that her father has been hospitalized, she rushes to his side only to discover that he is unconscious and married to Sayoko Takeuchi. Determined to thwart Sayoko Takeuchi's plans to seize her father's wealth, Tomomi Nakase enlists the help of private investigator Yoshinori Honda to look into Sayoko Takeuchi and Toru Kashiwagi.

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Onna Keiji Mizuki: Kyoto Rakusai Sho Monogatari(女刑事みずき〜京都洛西署物語〜 1st SEASON)

2005Japan
DeathDeath Of A HusbandMiniseriesSuspenseThrillerWidow Female LeadDetective Supporting CharacterInvestigationMurderMysteryPolice Department SettingPolice Inspector Female Lead

Like Monroe ga Shinda hi, this drama also features Death, Death Of A Husband, Miniseries, Suspense, Thriller, and Widow Female Lead themes with a 38% similarity match.

Recommendation: Gyouretsu 48 Jikan similar to Monroe ga Shinda hi
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Gyouretsu 48 Jikan(行列48時間)

2009Japan
Novel AdaptationMiniseriesSuspenseThrillerComedy

Like Monroe ga Shinda hi, this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Miniseries, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 36% similarity match.

Based on Fujita Yoshinaga's book "March of Happiness, March of Sadness."

Recommendation: Okaasan, Musume wo yamete ii desuka? similar to Monroe ga Shinda hi
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Okaasan, Musume wo yamete ii desuka?(お母さん、娘をやめていいですか?)

2017Japan
MiniseriesRomanceSuspenseThrillerFamily

Like Monroe ga Shinda hi, this drama also features Miniseries, Romance, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 36% similarity match.

In this narrative, the bond between mother Akiko and daughter Mizuki is depicted as that of close friends and romantic partners. Mizuki's father Koji is troubled by the nature of their relationship, but his work commitments prevent him from addressing it. When the family decides to construct a new home, they cross paths with Matsushima, who is tasked with overseeing the project. Initially, both Akiko and Mizuki form a connection with Matsushima, prompting Akiko to encourage Mizuki to pursue a romantic relationship with him. However, as Mizuki becomes involved with Matsushima, she realizes the extent to which her mother has controlled her and seeks to break free from their unhealthy dynamic. Akiko, upon recognizing the situation, takes drastic measures by attempting to seduce Matsushima in a bid to win back her daughter's affection.

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Game no Tatsujin(ゲームの達人)

2000Japan
Novel AdaptationMiniseriesSuspenseThrillerDrama

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Derived from Sidney Sheldon's book "Master of the Game."

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Haretsu(破裂)

2015Japan
Novel AdaptationMiniseriesSuspenseThrillerMedical

Like Monroe ga Shinda hi, this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Miniseries, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 36% similarity match.

Heart surgeon Kamura Yoichiro is determined to make a mark in history by revitalizing aging hearts. He is a determined professional who believes that a doctor gains experience after losing three patients, and he is committed to turning his research into practical treatments. However, there is an unforeseen side effect to his medical procedure - once the heart's function improves significantly, it is at risk of rupturing and causing sudden death. A government official named Sakuma Kazuhisa sees this side effect as a potential solution to the challenges of an aging society. Sakuma, known as the Ministry's Machiavelli, forms a plan to take control of the "dream cure" by manipulating Kamura. The first person to undergo this treatment is the renowned actor Kuraki Rentaro, who retired due to heart failure. Kuraki is desperate to make one last movie before he passes away, but he soon experiences the dangerous side effect. There is a hidden connection between Kuraki and Kamura - Kamura is actually Kuraki's illegitimate child, abandoned by him in childhood. Despite his resentment towards Kuraki, Kamura is compelled to save his father's life when the side effect emerges. Will Kamura prioritize saving his father over the risks of the treatment?

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Goodbye Newspaper(社長室の冬)

2017Japan
Novel AdaptationMiniseriesSuspenseThrillerBusiness

Like Monroe ga Shinda hi, this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Miniseries, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 36% similarity match.

Kodera Masao, the head of Japan's largest newspaper, has made a decision to sell the publication to a foreign investor due to a decrease in readership and advertising revenue. The buyer, Aoi Sota, is the CEO of a major US online retailer named AMC. After Kodera's sudden passing, Shinzato Akira takes over and negotiations commence. Aoi, who has a background in journalism and a close relationship with Shinzato, presents challenging demands during the process. The true intentions behind Aoi's acquisition of the newspaper are questioned, raising concerns about potential changes to the established system that has long influenced Japan's media and politics.

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Jiken(事件)

2023Japan
Novel AdaptationMiniseriesSuspenseThrillerDrama

Like Monroe ga Shinda hi, this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Miniseries, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 36% similarity match.

A deceased body is discovered in a storage space. The deceased is a young woman who owned a small eatery. Subsequently, a 19-year-old male is apprehended for the homicide and disposal of the body. Former judge turned attorney, Daisaburo Kikuchi, takes on the young man's legal defense. Initially appearing to be a straightforward case due to the man's confession, the situation takes a turn when he denies the allegations during the trial. Daisaburo Kikuchi delves into the case and uncovers the true circumstances behind it.

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Rika (2019)(リカ)

2019Japan
Novel AdaptationMiniseriesRomanceSuspenseThrillerCheatingDramaFamilyStalking

Like Monroe ga Shinda hi, this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Miniseries, Romance, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 36% similarity match.

Amemiya Rika has always felt a lack of love from her family, leaving her feeling empty and isolated. Her desire for a family of her own continues to grow, and when she meets a man who embodies her ideal husband and father figure, her love for him consumes her entirely. She becomes fixated on this man and will stop at nothing to ensure they can be together, even viewing anyone who stands in the way as an enemy. Her first target is Oya Masashi, a successful surgeon with a fiancée, who falls under Rika's spell when she is hired as a nurse at the hospital where he works. Mysterious occurrences begin happening at the hospital, leading to the disappearance of patients, nurses, and doctors. Rika also manages to manipulate Oya's fiancée. Three years later, Rika sets her sights on Honma Takao, a man whose marriage is on the rocks due to his wife's infidelity. He encounters a woman named Rika through a matchmaking app, and she quickly becomes obsessed with him, bombarding him with messages and calls at all hours. This obsession leads to a tangled web involving Honma's colleagues, wife, daughter, and even detectives.

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Shotai(正体)

2022Japan
Novel AdaptationDeathMiniseriesSuspenseThrillerInvestigationMurderMysteryPrisoner Male Lead

Like Monroe ga Shinda hi, this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Death, Miniseries, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 36% similarity match.

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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Mottomo Tooi Ginga SP(最も遠い銀河)

2013Japan
Novel AdaptationDeathMiniseriesSuspenseThrillerDramaInvestigationMurderMystery

Like Monroe ga Shinda hi, this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Death, Miniseries, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 36% 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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Onna no Naka ni Iru Tanin(女の中にいる他人)

2017Japan
Novel AdaptationDeathMiniseriesSuspenseThrillerFamilyInvestigationMurderMystery

Like Monroe ga Shinda hi, this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Death, Miniseries, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 36% similarity match.

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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Yuganda Hamon(歪んだ波紋)

2019Japan
Novel AdaptationDeathMiniseriesSuspenseThrillerDramaNews Station SettingReporter Male LeadSuicide

Like Monroe ga Shinda hi, this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Death, Miniseries, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 36% similarity match.

Sawamura Masahiko works as a journalist for the local newspaper Shin Kanagawa Nippo. One day, he comes across a lead on a hit-and-run incident involving Morimoto Atsukoa, the widow of the deceased. Masahiko is thrilled to have uncovered this story, his first major scoop in a while. However, it is later revealed that the information was fabricated by his colleague Kirino Hiroshi. Masahiko's university friend Mitazono, who is now the chief editor of an online news platform, helps him uncover the truth. As Masahiko tries to track down Kirino, he is approached by Oga Masakazu, a former journalist and a close friend of Masahiko's father Ippei. Oga is investigating the possibility that the suicide of their former colleague Kakiuchi Tomonari was linked to a false story published 15 years ago.

Recommendation: Repeat similar to Monroe ga Shinda hi
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Repeat(リピート〜運命を変える10か月〜)

2018Japan
Novel AdaptationDeathMiniseriesRomanceSuspenseThrillerInvestigationMurderMysteryOlder Woman-Younger ManSci-FiTime ManipulationTime Travel

Like Monroe ga Shinda hi, this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Death, Miniseries, Romance, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 35% similarity match.

Shinozaki Ayumi receives an unexpected phone call warning her of an upcoming earthquake in one hour. Initially dismissing it as a prank, she later experiences the predicted earthquake. The caller, Kazama, explains that he can foresee the future due to a unique form of time travel he calls "Repeat." Ayumi, along with Mori Keisuke and Tendo Taro, is invited by Kazama to take part in Repeat. As they revisit past regrets, the group faces unforeseen challenges, leading Ayumi and Mori to develop a close bond. This story is inspired by the novel "Repeat" by Inui Kurumi.

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Take What to Save You My Love(拿什么拯救你,我的爱人)

2011China
Novel AdaptationDeathRomanceSuspenseThrillerHeiress LeadInvestigationLawyer Male LeadMurderMystery

Like Monroe ga Shinda hi, this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Death, Romance, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 33% similarity match.

Talented attorney Han Ding successfully captures the heart of wealthy heiress Luo Jing Jing, only to find himself caught up in a murder investigation linked to her former flame, Long Xiao Yu. Derived with some modifications from the book "Na Shen Me Zheng Jiu Ni, Wo De Ai Ren" by Hai Yan.

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City of Fantasy(奇妙世纪)

2014China
MiniseriesRomanceSuspenseThrillerFantasySupernatural

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Regarding the paranormal occurrences happening within the urban area.

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The Tibet Code (2016)(藏地密码)

2016China
Novel AdaptationMiniseriesSuspenseThrillerActionAdventure

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Recommendation: Actress (2023) similar to Monroe ga Shinda hi
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Actress (2023)(アクトレス)

2023Japan
Novel AdaptationMiniseriesSuspenseThrillerFemale Centered PlotMultiple Mains

Like Monroe ga Shinda hi, this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Miniseries, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 33% similarity match.

Five years have passed since the events of "Borderless," and Nao, Kiri, and Kotone have embarked on new paths in their lives

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Kiri ni Sumu Akuma(霧に棲む悪魔)

2011Japan
Novel AdaptationRomanceSuspenseThrillerInvestigationMystery

Like Monroe ga Shinda hi, this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Romance, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 33% similarity match.

Tatsumura Kei, the recipient of a significant inheritance, receives a letter revealing shocking news about his fiancée, who was soon to be married. The letter describes the fiancée as a malicious individual. Surprisingly, the sender of the letter is a mysterious woman clad in white robes, bearing a striking resemblance to Kei. (Fuji TV)

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

2013Japan
Novel AdaptationMiniseriesSuspenseThrillerInvestigationMystery

Like Monroe ga Shinda hi, this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Miniseries, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 33% 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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Dark System - Koi no Ouza Ketteisen(ダークシステム 恋の王座決定戦)

2014Japan
MiniseriesRomanceSuspenseThrillerActionSci-Fi

Like Monroe ga Shinda hi, this drama also features Miniseries, Romance, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 33% similarity match.

In this science fiction thriller, a man fights against fate to save his romantic relationship after his friend intervenes, leading him to create the sinister invention known as the dark system. This film is a fusion of two independent projects by filmmaker Yuki Shuji. The unremarkable Kagami (played by Yaotome Hikaru) becomes enraged when his friend Saionji becomes involved with his love interest Yuri. Determined to sabotage their relationship, Kagami plants a listening device called the Saionji Crasher in Saionji's living space. (Credits: duracell-bunny @ tumblr)

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Yochou Sanpo Suru Shinryakusa(予兆 散歩する侵略者)

2017Japan
DeathDoctor Male LeadMiniseriesSuspenseThrillerAlienMental Hospital SettingNice Female LeadPsychologicalSci-Fi

Like Monroe ga Shinda hi, this drama also features Death, Doctor Male Lead, Miniseries, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 33% similarity match.

Asakawa Miyuki confides in her coworker Yamagiwa Etsuko about a ghost haunting her house. When Etsuko visits Miyuki's home, she only finds Miyuki's father there. Concerned for Miyuki's well-being, Etsuko takes her to the mental health facility where her husband Tatsuo is employed. Miyuki is diagnosed with a lack of understanding of the concept of "family." Subsequently, Etsuko expresses her discomfort to Tatsuo about Dr. Makabe Jiro, whom Tatsuo had introduced her to at the hospital. Etsuko feels uneasy about her husband collaborating with Dr. Makabe. One day, Etsuko overhears Dr. Makabe confessing, "I have come to Earth with the intention to invade."

Recommendation: I Don't Care (2021) similar to Monroe ga Shinda hi
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I Don't Care (2021)(아이돈케어)

2021South Korea
MiniseriesRomanceSuspenseThrillerShort Length SeriesWeb Series

Like Monroe ga Shinda hi, this drama also features Miniseries, Romance, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 33% similarity match.

Illustrating the daring obstacles, setbacks, and victories faced by soon-to-be groom Lee Ro Woon, as he takes on the role of a financial specialist for a day in order to secure the funds required for purchasing a home. (Naver)

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Soratobu Taiya(空飛ぶタイヤ)

2009Japan
Novel AdaptationMiniseriesSuspenseThrillerFamilyLife

Like Monroe ga Shinda hi, this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Miniseries, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 33% similarity match.

A tragic incident occurs when a tire detaches from a truck in motion and strikes a mother and child, resulting in a fatal outcome. The root of the problem lies in the manufacturer's negligence to issue a recall for the vehicle. However, the delivery company is held accountable as they frantically seek proof of the suppressed recall. Along the way, they encounter banks, law enforcement, journalists from a weekly magazine, the victim's family, and other individuals, eventually uncovering the truth behind the situation.

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Kyokugen Suiri Coliseum(極限推理コロシアム)

2004Japan
Novel AdaptationDeathMiniseriesSuspenseThrillerDeath GameGameInvestigationMurderMystery

Like Monroe ga Shinda hi, this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Death, Miniseries, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 33% similarity match.

Upon awakening in a mysterious building, seven individuals are informed via computer that a murderer is among them. They must determine the killer's identity to avoid being the next victim. Meanwhile, another group of seven is locked away in a separate location with a hidden killer of their own. The computer sets the rules for the game: correctly guess the killers in both groups to win 10 million yen and freedom. However, guessing incorrectly results in execution, being murdered before guessing leads to failure, and unforeseen events can halt the game. If the other group identifies the killers first, everyone will be killed. Can they uncover the killer in time and trust the information provided by the other group? Survival hinges on their ability to work together and solve the deadly mystery.

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Mofuku no Rendezvous(喪服のランデヴー)

2000Japan
Novel AdaptationMiniseriesSuspenseThrillerInvestigationMystery

Like Monroe ga Shinda hi, this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Miniseries, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 33% similarity match.

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

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The Uzukawa Village Incident(鵜頭川村事件)

2022Japan
Novel AdaptationDoctor Male LeadMiniseriesSuspenseThrillerDisasterInvestigationMurderMysteryVillage Setting

Like Monroe ga Shinda hi, this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Doctor Male Lead, Miniseries, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 33% similarity match.

The doctor Iwamori Akira's wife Hitomi has disappeared, prompting him to travel to her hometown of Uzukawa Village with their daughter Aiko in search of her. As they stay in the village, a heavy rainstorm isolates the area and a young individual is murdered. Tensions rise within the village as a power struggle within a prominent family and the growing divide between the youth and adults come to a head. The village faces a looming crisis as distrust and unease spread. Can Iwamori reconcile with his family and confront his own past amidst the escalating turmoil? (Wowow/Jdramaswordpress)

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Koroshita Otto ga Kaette Kimashita(殺した夫が帰ってきました)

2025Japan
Novel AdaptationMiniseriesSuspenseThrillerInvestigationMystery

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Suzukura Mana is an aspiring fashion designer working at an apparel company. She has diligently served as an assistant and is on the verge of realizing her dream of debuting as a designer. However, Mana harbors a dark secret that she cannot share with anyone: she killed her husband, who subjected her to daily abuse, to secure the tranquil life she currently enjoys. Suddenly, her supposedly dead husband reappears before her, devoid of any memory of the past, and they find themselves living together. As Mana spends time with her "deceased husband," she discovers a gentler side of him that she had never experienced before. Yet, a startling revelation soon comes to light.

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Dareka ga Kono Machi de(誰かがこの町で)

2024Japan
Novel AdaptationDeathMiniseriesSuspenseThrillerDeath Of A DaughterInvestigationKidnappingMurderMysteryVillage Setting

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Masaki Yuichi is employed as a detective at a legal office. Previously, he served as a personal assistant to a government official, but he struggled with his participation in an illicit fund and coped with the tragic loss of his daughter. His daughter's passing inflicted a profound emotional wound and remorse upon him, which he has yet to overcome. One day, a young woman named Mochizuki Maki seeks assistance from the law firm to locate her relatives. Maki was separated from her parents as a baby and was raised in an orphanage. Together, Yuichi and Maki travel to the town where she lived with her family in the past. They discover that the town had a history of a boy being abducted and killed. Could this incident be connected to the disappearance of Maki Mochizuki's family?

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Naomi and Kanako(ナオミとカナコ)

2016Japan
Novel AdaptationDeathMiniseriesSuspenseThrillerDomestic ViolenceFriendshipInvestigationMurderMysterySismance

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Oda Naomi had dreams of working as a curator in an art gallery, but she currently holds a position at a department store where she caters to VIP clients. Despite her job, she is dissatisfied with her current situation. One day, her college friend, Hattori Kanako, pays her a visit at her apartment and reveals that she is being physically abused by her husband, Tatsuro, who is a high-ranking employee at a bank. Kanako is hesitant to leave her husband out of fear for her life, as he becomes violent when under stress. When Naomi spots a Chinese stowaway who bears a striking resemblance to Kanako's husband, she devises a plan to eliminate him. With Kanako's cooperation, they put their plan into action.

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Chosen (2018)(杀无赦)

2018China
DeathDoctor Male LeadMiniseriesSuspenseThrillerActionDeath GameInvestigationMurderMysteryWeb Series

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While vacationing in Australia, Doctor Dai Huan is accompanied by his wife, Doctor Tao Lu, son, and father-in-law. Upon arriving at their hotel room, he is shocked to find a mysterious box containing a loaded gun, a photo of a stranger, and instructions to carry out a murder. It becomes clear that Doctor Huan has been targeted by a secretive group called The Watchers, forcing him to participate in a deadly game where he must complete the task within a certain time frame to ensure the safety of his family. This storyline is a remake of the American TV series "Chosen" from 2013.

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Shinhannin(真犯人)

2018Japan
Novel AdaptationDeathMiniseriesSuspenseThriller1980sDetective FictionDetective Male LeadInvestigationMurderMystery

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

2020Japan
Novel AdaptationDeathMiniseriesSuspenseThrillerDramaInvestigationJournalist Male LeadMurderMysterySuicide

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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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Kinpika(きんぴか)

2016Japan
Novel AdaptationMiniseriesSuspenseThrillerCrimeFormer Detective Male LeadPolitical

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Sakaguchi Kenta, a former member of the yakuza, served a 13-year sentence for the murder of a rival gang leader

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Uwasa no Onna(噂の女)

2018Japan
Novel AdaptationDeathMiniseriesRomanceComedyInvestigationMystery

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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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Redeeming Love(赎爱)

2024China
Novel AdaptationRomanceSuspenseThrillerCEO Male LeadShort Length SeriesWeb Series

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Following the tragic loss of her immediate family members, Jiang Tong stages a remarkable comeback with the goal of revealing concealed wrongdoings and bringing the orchestrator to justice. Throughout her journey, she finds herself caught in a fervent conflict with her ex-lover, Gao Xiu Yu, as her reappearance sets in motion new destinies for individuals from her history. (TMDb)

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Yokoyama Hideo Suspense Season 2(横山秀夫サスペンス 第2弾)

2011Japan
Novel AdaptationMiniseriesSuspenseThrillerAnthologyInvestigationMystery

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The television series consists of four episodes, each adapted from short stories written by mystery author Yokoyama Hideo. Every episode features a unique murder mystery plot. The episodes are titled as follows: Episode 1 - Overdo / Fukaoi, Episode 2 - Takeover / Hikitsugi, Episode 3 - Lockout / Shimedashi, and Episode 4 - Revenge / Shikaeshi.

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Kumo no Kaidan(雲の階段)

2013Japan
Novel AdaptationDoctor Male LeadMiniseriesRomanceDramaMedicalNurse Female Lead

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Saburo is employed at a medical facility on The Izu Islands, where the population has been decreasing. Despite not holding a medical license, Saburo assists in surgeries under the guidance of Dr. Muraki. Known as the Young Doctor for his skill and sincerity, Saburo grapples with his role but ultimately believes he is making a positive impact. He is admired by nurse Akiko Suzuki and Akiko Tasaka, the daughter of a hospital director in Tokyo. (

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Tsui no Sumika(終の棲家)

2014Japan
DeathMiniseriesSuspenseThrillerInvestigationMysteryReporter Female Lead

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After earning her MBA from a university in the United States, Asakura Tomoko joined the local news team at a newspaper in Tokyo as a new reporter. Despite her proficiency in numbers, she lacks interest in empathizing with her interviewees. Her superiors perceive her as arrogant and inadequate due to her lack of humility. To change this perception, Tomoko decides to cover a story on home nursing care, drawing inspiration from her memories of her grandfather. However, she is taken aback by the harsh realities she encounters and uncovers a series of mysterious deaths among elderly individuals under such care.

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64 (2015)(64)

2015Japan
Novel AdaptationMiniseriesSuspenseThrillerDramaInvestigationMystery

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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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Liar's Love(危险爱人)

2022China
Novel AdaptationRomanceSuspenseThrillerInvestigationMarried Female LeadMystery

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Su Tang and her husband operate an art gallery together and appear to have an ideal, affectionate marriage that others envy. However, what if one day you were to discover that the person lying beside you is a horrifying serial murderer? What actions would you take? Moving forward leads to destruction, while stepping back brings sweetness. The line between the man you adore and the frightening killer is very thin. Su Tang, can you recognize the true face of love?

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Yokoyama Hideo Suspense(横山秀夫サスペンス 第1弾)

2010Japan
Novel AdaptationMiniseriesSuspenseThrillerAnthologyInvestigationMystery

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Four episodes are inspired by short stories from mystery writer Yokoyama Hideo. Each episode features a unique murder mystery. The episodes are titled: 1. "18th Hole" (18 ), 2. "Misinformation" (Goho ), 3. "Autobiography" (Jiden ), and 4. "Someone Else's House" (Tanin no Ie ).

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Kami no Tsuki(紙の月)

2014Japan
Novel AdaptationMiniseriesSuspenseThrillerDramaInvestigationMystery

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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.