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Monster Parent(モンスターペアレント)

2008Japan
DramaFamily RelationshipLawLawyer Female LeadSchool SettingStudent Supporting CharacterYouth

Monster parents are described as parents who continually make unreasonable requests to their children's school, disrupting its normal operations. Takamura Itsuki, a top lawyer at a prominent law firm, is assigned a case by a school board involving these challenging parents. Through her work on the case, she encounters parents demanding the dismissal of a teacher due to their dialect, pushing for their child to secure a spot on the soccer team, and refusing to pay lunch fees because of taste preferences. Initially hesitant, Itsuki eventually becomes determined to address the issues presented by these "monster parents."

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Monster Parent

Recommendation: Natsu no Tsubomi similar to Monster Parent
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Natsu no Tsubomi(ナツのツボミ)

2000Japan
DramaSchool SettingStudent Supporting CharacterYouthMiniseries

Like Monster Parent, this drama also features Drama, School Setting, Student Supporting Character, and Youth themes with a 50% similarity match.

Recommendation: School Teachers similar to Monster Parent
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School Teachers(ガッコの先生)

2001Japan
DramaSchool SettingStudent Supporting CharacterYouthTeacher Male Lead

Like Monster Parent, this drama also features Drama, School Setting, Student Supporting Character, and Youth themes with a 50% similarity match.

The plot bears a strong resemblance to the TV show 3 nen B gumi Kinpachi Sensei, but with some typical characters added in. There is a stubborn father who runs a ramen shop, his strong-willed daughter Motoko who works as a teacher and dislikes Sakuragi, and a distant older sister who has been cut off by their father. The father is now renting out the older sister's room to Sakuragi. Motoko and Sentaro's coworker, Onodera, has a significant Oedipus complex.

Recommendation: As Long as We Are Together similar to Monster Parent
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As Long as We Are Together(小满生活)

2023China
DramaFamily RelationshipSchool SettingStudent Supporting CharacterYouthChild Supporting CharacterDysfunctional FamilyElementary SchoolHouse-hunting

Like Monster Parent, this drama also features Drama, Family Relationship, School Setting, Student Supporting Character, and Youth themes with a 45% similarity match.

The plot revolves around the struggles that a young couple encounters as they set out to purchase a new home to ensure their son's enrollment in a prestigious elementary school

Recommendation: Themis no Kyoshitsu: Legal Seishun Hakusho similar to Monster Parent
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Themis no Kyoshitsu: Legal Seishun Hakusho(女神の教室~リーガル青春白書~)

2023Japan
DramaLawSchool SettingStudent Supporting CharacterYouthJudge Female LeadProfessor Female LeadSlight ComedyUniversity

Like Monster Parent, this drama also features Drama, Law, School Setting, Student Supporting Character, and Youth themes with a 45% similarity match.

In Greek mythology, Themis is revered as the deity of justice and discipline. This tale unfolds within a legal institution where students dream of pursuing careers as judges, prosecutors, and attorneys. Hiiragi Shizuku, serving as both a judge and a professor of law, is faced with the harsh reality of the school's focus solely on preparing students for the bar exam. Firm in her belief that understanding people is essential to becoming a proficient lawyer, Shizuku sets out to revolutionize the school's approach by imparting knowledge on interpersonal skills, a facet not found in textbooks.

Recommendation: Shine on You similar to Monster Parent
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Shine on You(青出於藍)

2004Hong Kong
DramaFamily RelationshipSchool SettingStudent Supporting CharacterComedyLife

Like Monster Parent, this drama also features Drama, Family Relationship, School Setting, and Student Supporting Character themes with a 44% similarity match.

Due to internal conflicts at work, Ga Jai Choi, a thriving business executive, is appointed as the principal of a struggling school. The school, known as the Samshui Fisherman and Agricultural Workers Union Yin Liang Can Y n Endowment Yin Ding Bao Memorial School-WDPS, is facing the threat of being shut down by the education board due to its poor performance and reputation. The school was established in memory of tycoon Yin Guo Rong by his parents, who are determined to save it from closure. Ga Jai Choi is urged by his competitors to take on the role of headmaster, despite his reluctance to leave his corporate career. Although Ga Jai Choi initially aims to accelerate the school's downfall, he is surprised to see the teachers rallying to protect their jobs in response to his proposed changes. The arrival of passionate young teacher Lam Ying Yun and dedicated educator Wong Yerk Se further complicates Ga's plans. As Lam and Wong inspire their students to strive for success, Ga begins to question his motives and gradually becomes invested in the school's future. Despite Ga's efforts to undermine the school, his policies inadvertently lead to improvements in academic performance and a sense of unity among students, parents, and staff. However, the school's survival remains uncertain. Ga ultimately realizes his genuine care for the school and its students, joining the community in a final plea to prevent its closure.

Recommendation: New Kids War similar to Monster Parent
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New Kids War(新キッズ・ウォー)

2005Japan
DramaFamily RelationshipSchool SettingStudent Supporting CharacterYouthFamilyLifeMultiple MainsSchool BullyingSchool Rivalry

Like Monster Parent, this drama also features Drama, Family Relationship, School Setting, Student Supporting Character, and Youth themes with a 42% similarity match.

The series "New Kids War" follows the story of Otsuki Kaori, a primary school teacher who is transferred to a new school after an incident involving bullying

Recommendation: 3 nen B gumi Kinpachi Sensei Season 8 similar to Monster Parent
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3 nen B gumi Kinpachi Sensei Season 8(3年B組金八先生)

2007Japan
DramaFamily RelationshipSchool SettingStudent Supporting CharacterYouthFriendshipHigh SchoolLifeTeacher Male LeadTeenager Supporting Character

Like Monster Parent, this drama also features Drama, Family Relationship, School Setting, Student Supporting Character, and Youth themes with a 42% similarity match.

The upcoming season will showcase Kinpachi Sakamoto's dedication as a teacher who experiences the ups and downs alongside his 25 students, who also mature through the process. They will navigate challenges such as preparing for university entrance exams, navigating complex relationships with family, educators, and peers, and managing their hopes and setbacks.

Recommendation: 3 nen B gumi Kinpachi Sensei Season 7 similar to Monster Parent
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3 nen B gumi Kinpachi Sensei Season 7(3年B組金八先生7)

2004Japan
DramaFamily RelationshipSchool SettingStudent Supporting CharacterYouthFriendshipJunior High SchoolLifeTeacher Male LeadTeenager Supporting Character

Like Monster Parent, this drama also features Drama, Family Relationship, School Setting, Student Supporting Character, and Youth themes with a 42% similarity match.

The seventh season of this long-running series is now airing, marking its 25th year on television. Kimpachi Sakamoto will once again face challenges and issues with the new class. As the year progresses, valuable lessons that cannot be purchased with money will be learned. In the previous season, Sakamoto clashed with Principal Chida regarding teaching methods, resulting in his removal from the Board of Education. However, he has returned to teaching at Sakura Middle School. The school is currently dealing with a rise in youth crime, along with issues such as drug use and sexually transmitted diseases. Kimpachi finds himself back in a chaotic school system, ready to tackle new problems and deliver important messages. Stay tuned for updates on the developments in class 3B over the next six months. (TBS)

Recommendation: Nonstop Season 2 similar to Monster Parent
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Nonstop Season 2(뉴논스톱)

2000South Korea
DramaFamily RelationshipSchool SettingStudent Supporting CharacterYouthComedyFriendshipRomanceSitcomUniversity

Like Monster Parent, this drama also features Drama, Family Relationship, School Setting, Student Supporting Character, and Youth themes with a 42% similarity match.

Nonstop, a South Korean sitcom, premiered its initial season on MBC in 2000, followed by five more seasons. The show gained popularity for featuring a talented cast of young celebrities, some of whom rose to fame after debuting on the show. Each season of Nonstop showcases the comical daily escapades of a group of college students, along with their friends and family members.

Recommendation: Innocent Years similar to Monster Parent
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Innocent Years(青谷子)

2021China
DramaSchool SettingStudent Supporting CharacterYouth1970sWeb Novel AdaptationTeacher Female Lead

Like Monster Parent, this drama also features Drama, School Setting, Student Supporting Character, and Youth themes with a 40% similarity match.

In 1977, the students of Wafang School were informed that their class would be disbanded due to the teacher's limitations. This caused uproar among the students, leading parents to pressure the principal to find a solution. Principal Wang sought help from the commune, but they were preoccupied with the return of educated youths and could not provide a teacher for Wafang School. Eventually, Principal Wang and Brigade Secretary Jiao enlisted the help of the last remaining female educated youth in the county who had not yet returned to the city. This individual, Fang Ge, arrived at Wafang School and made a significant impact on the students' lives, led by Jiao Building, Wu Zina, and San Fatty.

Recommendation: Eien no Kimi e similar to Monster Parent
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Eien no Kimi e(永遠の君へ)

2004Japan
DramaSchool SettingStudent Supporting CharacterYouthHigh SchoolTeacher Female LeadTeenager Supporting Character

Like Monster Parent, this drama also features Drama, School Setting, Student Supporting Character, and Youth themes with a 40% similarity match.

Asakura Harumi, a music teacher in high school, and Kyoji Hiyama, a manager at a cabaret, initially clashed due to their differing circumstances. However, they eventually found themselves drawn to each other and fell in love. Unbeknownst to them at the time, they were actually half-siblings. Upon learning the truth, Kyoji lashed out in anger and despair, while Harumi sought to be closer to him. Despite the initial harmony, Kyoji's past sins began to affect Harumi's mental health. Unaware of the true extent of the harm he had caused, Kyoji remained by her side as her condition worsened.

Recommendation: Starlight (2005) similar to Monster Parent
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Starlight (2005)(スターライト)

2005Japan
DramaSchool SettingStudent Supporting CharacterYouthDanceDancer Male LeadFriendship

Like Monster Parent, this drama also features Drama, School Setting, Student Supporting Character, and Youth themes with a 40% similarity match.

Tale of camaraderie, challenges, and achievements of aspiring dancers who come together at the renowned "Starlight" dance academy

Recommendation: Shichinin no Teki ga Iru! Mamatachi no PTA Funtouki similar to Monster Parent
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Shichinin no Teki ga Iru! Mamatachi no PTA Funtouki(七人の敵がいる! 〜ママたちのPTA奮闘記〜)

2012Japan
Family RelationshipSchool SettingStudent Supporting CharacterYouthElementary SchoolFemale RivalryLife

Like Monster Parent, this drama also features Family Relationship, School Setting, Student Supporting Character, and Youth themes with a 40% similarity match.

Yoko is a member of a parental organization that oversees the well-being of the elementary school. Due to her strong-willed nature, she may sometimes clash with others, including parents, mothers, husbands, and sons.

Recommendation: Shibuya Sensei ga Daitai Oshietekureru similar to Monster Parent
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Shibuya Sensei ga Daitai Oshietekureru(渋谷先生がだいたい教えてくれる)

2022Japan
DramaSchool SettingStudent Supporting CharacterYouthEccentric Male LeadMiniseriesTeacher Male Lead

Like Monster Parent, this drama also features Drama, School Setting, Student Supporting Character, and Youth themes with a 40% similarity match.

Recommendation: Love Is All Around (2004) similar to Monster Parent
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Love Is All Around (2004)(사랑을 할꺼야)

2004South Korea
DramaFamily RelationshipSchool SettingYouthFirst LoveLifeRomance

Like Monster Parent, this drama also features Drama, Family Relationship, School Setting, and Youth themes with a 40% similarity match.

Everyone experiences their first love, and often, it doesn't conclude on a joyful note. Jin Bo Ra is not exempt from this reality, facing both her first love and a daunting predicament. The man she adores deeply is revealed to be the son of her mother's partner. She never anticipated that her affection would fade away so quickly. Moreover, she failed to fully communicate her feelings. She learned the hard way that if you miss that chance and that moment, love can evaporate like ice cream in the sun.

Recommendation: Ugly Cake similar to Monster Parent
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Ugly Cake(못난이 송편)

2012South Korea
DramaSchool SettingStudent Supporting CharacterYouthMiniseriesSchool BullyingSchool Violence

Like Monster Parent, this drama also features Drama, School Setting, Student Supporting Character, and Youth themes with a 40% similarity match.

A theatrical piece that explores issues related to bullying, violence in schools, and similar topics. (HanCinema)

Recommendation: Four Years of Life similar to Monster Parent
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Four Years of Life(四年一生)

2020China
DramaSchool SettingYouthRomance

Like Monster Parent, this drama also features Drama, School Setting, and Youth themes with a 38% similarity match.

Childhood companions, Gu Wei and Xu Zi Rui, spent their formative years together

Recommendation: Hokaben similar to Monster Parent
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Hokaben(ホカベン)

2008Japan
DramaLawLawyer Female LeadMiniseries

Like Monster Parent, this drama also features Drama, Law, and Lawyer Female Lead themes with a 38% similarity match.

Domoto Akari is a new lawyer known as "Hokaben," a fresh-faced legal professional. Sugisaki Tadashi, her superior at a prominent law firm, has lost his enthusiasm for the job and is now indifferent. The two of them are the only attorneys in the firm's Pro Bono (For Public Good) division, established to meet their social responsibility. Akari holds onto the belief that the law exists to protect the vulnerable, while Sugisaki, with his experience, knows that the law can also be used as a weapon. Despite facing difficult realities with each new client seeking help, will they choose to give up or confront the challenges head-on? -NTV

Recommendation: Otona no Jugyo similar to Monster Parent
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Otona no Jugyo(オトナの授業)

2024Japan
DramaSchool SettingYouthMiniseries

Like Monster Parent, this drama also features Drama, School Setting, and Youth themes with a 38% similarity match.

Formerly a full-time teacher, Kato Kyoko transitions to a role as a part-time high school educator following a specific incident. Upon her arrival, she is placed in a class comprised of students facing a range of challenges.

Recommendation: Naughty Angels similar to Monster Parent
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Naughty Angels(꾸러기 천사들)

2011South Korea
Family RelationshipSchool SettingYouthLife

Like Monster Parent, this drama also features Family Relationship, School Setting, and Youth themes with a 38% similarity match.

Recommendation: Youngsters on Fire Season 3 similar to Monster Parent
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Youngsters on Fire Season 3(機智校園生活 - 必勝高三生)

2022Taiwan
DramaSchool SettingYouthHigh School

Like Monster Parent, this drama also features Drama, School Setting, and Youth themes with a 38% similarity match.

At Hartford High School, senior students are expected to reside in the dormitory together and study collectively to enhance their academic performance. They are required to surrender their mobile phones during this period. However, the dormitory manager Zeng Bao Qian struggles to manage the students effectively. Two other teachers are frustrated with Zeng's lack of assertiveness and decide to help him develop a more authoritative persona. One student, Gorilla, who excels in sports, struggles academically and resorts to cheating. Zeng makes a wager with the principal, promising to help Gorilla improve his grades significantly. Despite his best efforts, Gorilla falls short of the target. Feeling disillusioned, Zeng decides to resign, but the students implore the principal to let him stay. Will Zeng be able to support the students until the end of their academic journey? (Taiwan Pavilion)

Recommendation: Youngsters on Fire Season 2 similar to Monster Parent
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Youngsters on Fire Season 2(機智校園生活-青春萬歲)

2022Taiwan
DramaSchool SettingYouthHigh School

Like Monster Parent, this drama also features Drama, School Setting, and Youth themes with a 38% similarity match.

Wang effectively managed Class 11-B with his unique teaching methods until Ou Xian ming, a new student, disrupts the balance. It is later discovered that Xian Ming is the offspring of a crime boss, shedding light on why Wang left his law enforcement career and Wu in the past. Wu learns that Wang left the police force due to feelings of guilt over his involvement in a colleague's death. Determined to seek justice, Wu decides to go undercover in the mafia to uncover the truth. Wang is touched by Wu's loyalty and vows to protect his late colleague's son. Together, they work to uncover the culprit and Wang eventually proposes to Wu. Will their marriage bring happiness this time around? (Taiwan Pavilion)

Recommendation: Kao Dake Sensei similar to Monster Parent
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Kao Dake Sensei(顔だけ先生)

2021Japan
DramaSchool SettingStudent Supporting CharacterYouthAirhead Male LeadHigh SchoolTeacher Male LeadTeenager Supporting Character

Like Monster Parent, this drama also features Drama, School Setting, Student Supporting Character, and Youth themes with a 36% similarity match.

A male high school teacher who works part-time is mocked for being known as "the teacher with just a face." Despite causing bewilderment among the students, he successfully influences his students' perspectives on life. (Yahoo News; Edited by Lee C)

Recommendation: Student Abroad similar to Monster Parent
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Student Abroad(小留学生)

2005China
DramaFamily RelationshipSchool SettingYouthStudent Female LeadStudent Male LeadTeenager Female LeadTeenager Male Lead

Like Monster Parent, this drama also features Drama, Family Relationship, School Setting, and Youth themes with a 36% similarity match.

The plot centers around the experiences and daily lives of Chinese students Liu Xin, Xiong Li, Wen Xiao Xiao, Qiu Zhi Wen, and additional characters while studying in Canada. It portrays the poignant narrative of a cohort of Chinese adolescents navigating their formative years amidst the influences of a foreign culture. (DramaWiki)

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90's Beijing Fantasy(我的青春也燦爛)

2018China
DramaFamily RelationshipSchool SettingStudent Supporting CharacterYouth1990sHigh SchoolStudent Female LeadStudent Male LeadTeenager Female LeadTeenager Male LeadTeenager Supporting Character

Like Monster Parent, this drama also features Drama, Family Relationship, School Setting, Student Supporting Character, and Youth themes with a 36% similarity match.

A sentimental story about teenagers transitioning into adulthood at a high school in the early 1990s. The narrative unfolds in two timelines - one in the past and one in the present. Xisi High School serves as the backdrop for this tale, focusing on six students who start off as strangers but eventually become close friends. Together, they navigate the challenges of youth and embark on a journey towards the future hand in hand. (ChineseDrama.info)

Recommendation: Bokura ga Renai Dekinai Riyuu similar to Monster Parent
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Bokura ga Renai Dekinai Riyuu(ボクらが恋愛できない理由)

2012Japan
DramaSchool SettingYouthMiniseriesRomance

Like Monster Parent, this drama also features Drama, School Setting, and Youth themes with a 33% similarity match.

Recommendation: Nande Watashi ga Kamisekkyo similar to Monster Parent
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Nande Watashi ga Kamisekkyo(なんで私が神説教)

2025Japan
DramaSchool SettingStudent Supporting CharacterLifeTeacher Female Lead

Like Monster Parent, this drama also features Drama, School Setting, and Student Supporting Character themes with a 33% similarity match.

Urumi Shizuka unexpectedly found herself working as a high school teacher to avoid being jobless

Recommendation: The M Riders Season 6 similar to Monster Parent
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The M Riders Season 6(萌學園六復活之戰)

2014Taiwan
DramaSchool SettingStudent Supporting CharacterYouthFantasyHigh SchoolStudent Male LeadTeenager Male LeadTeenager Supporting Character

Like Monster Parent, this drama also features Drama, School Setting, Student Supporting Character, and Youth themes with a 33% similarity match.

Recommendation: Spicy College similar to Monster Parent
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Spicy College(中二病会传染)

2020China
DramaSchool SettingYouthShort Length SeriesWeb Series

Like Monster Parent, this drama also features Drama, School Setting, and Youth themes with a 33% similarity match.

Recommendation: The Road to Ordinary similar to Monster Parent
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The Road to Ordinary(平凡之路)

2023China
DramaLawLawyer Female LeadLawyer Male LeadWorkplace Setting

Like Monster Parent, this drama also features Drama, Law, and Lawyer Female Lead themes with a 33% similarity match.

Pan Yan, a trainee lawyer at Rongke Law Firm, along with Shu Yinan, Zuo Na, and Zhu Xin Xin, faced challenges upon starting their internship at the firm. Throughout their internship, they were exposed to a variety of litigation cases. Although they were not able to handle client litigation or determine legal strategies, they all remained committed to upholding the law by diligently preparing materials and offering suggestions for each case. Their struggles extended beyond the workplace to their relationships with their families. By seeking guidance from senior partners Lan Hong and Du Fei Yu, and having honest conversations with their parents, they were able to navigate their challenges and mature in the process.

Recommendation: Strawberry Seminar similar to Monster Parent
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Strawberry Seminar(いちごゼミナール)

2009Japan
DramaSchool SettingStudent Supporting CharacterYouthComedyHigh SchoolStudent Female LeadTeenager Female LeadTeenager Supporting Character

Like Monster Parent, this drama also features Drama, School Setting, Student Supporting Character, and Youth themes with a 33% similarity match.

Recommendation: Raising the Bar similar to Monster Parent
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Raising the Bar(四個女仔三個BAR)

2015Hong Kong
DramaLawLawyer Female LeadLawyer Male LeadLawyer Supporting Character

Like Monster Parent, this drama also features Drama, Law, and Lawyer Female Lead themes with a 33% similarity match.

A team of lawyers and law students are dedicated to upholding justice and principles, despite facing numerous challenges. Revered as the "Eagles" of the legal field, lawyer Fan Chi Ngai and his spouse Cheung Wai Wan have mentored numerous pupils, including Tong Ching Chi, Fok Chi Ying, and Chow Chi Pok, whom they favor. Through their individual approaches, these newcomers navigate the path to becoming certified legal professionals, encountering struggles, uncertainties, and difficult decisions along the way. As they tackle complex cases and navigate through triumphs and setbacks, they also grapple with issues of love, family, and friendships daily. Their resolve is put to the ultimate test when ethical standards clash with their personal beliefs...

Recommendation: Into the Wild similar to Monster Parent
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Into the Wild(野人老師)

2022Hong Kong
DramaSchool SettingYouthMultiple MainsTeacher Male Lead

Like Monster Parent, this drama also features Drama, School Setting, and Youth themes with a 33% similarity match.

After a scandal, well-known educator Pak is expelled from the tutorial center he established. At the same time, his spouse expresses a desire to end their marriage. Reflecting on his past, Pak is haunted by the thought of confronting his father Ho. Ho, a respected figure in the education field and the creator of Nature Primary School, fostered a connection with nature and a simple lifestyle among the students, including Pak. Despite being raised in nature, Pak never felt pride in his father. Upon learning from his father that his mother was a famous actress, Pak left for the city in search of her, only to discover it was a fabricated story. Feeling disillusioned, Pak abandoned his rural upbringing and embarked on a different path, co-founding a tutorial school with his close friend Tong.

Recommendation: Tengoku ni Ichiban Chikai Otoko Season 2 similar to Monster Parent
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Tengoku ni Ichiban Chikai Otoko Season 2(天国に一番近い男 教師編)

2001Japan
School SettingStudent Supporting CharacterYouthSci-FiTeacher Male Lead

Like Monster Parent, this drama also features School Setting, Student Supporting Character, and Youth themes with a 33% similarity match.

Kazuya Okinoshima works as an educator at a challenging school. One day, he encounters an angel who assigns him a set of tasks from a higher power. These missions are crucial for him to complete, or else he faces dire consequences. Tendo remains the angel, while Kazuya bears a striking resemblance to the original Shiro.

Recommendation: 3 nen B gumi Kinpachi Sensei Season 6 similar to Monster Parent
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3 nen B gumi Kinpachi Sensei Season 6( 3年B組金八先生 - 6)

2001Japan
DramaFamily RelationshipSchool SettingStudent Supporting CharacterYouthFriendshipJunior High SchoolLGBTQ+LifeTeacher Male LeadTeenager Supporting CharacterTransgender Supporting CharacterTransphobia

Like Monster Parent, this drama also features Drama, Family Relationship, School Setting, Student Supporting Character, and Youth themes with a 33% similarity match.

Tetsuya Takeda returns for his sixth year as a committed middle school teacher in Japan. Sakura Middle School is leading the way by implementing the new student guidance guidelines mandated by the education ministry for next April. Additionally, two new transfer students will be entering the 3-B class, and the school will welcome its first non-Japanese teacher on staff.

Recommendation: Yankee Bokou ni Kaeru similar to Monster Parent
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Yankee Bokou ni Kaeru(ヤンキー母校に帰る)

2003Japan
DramaSchool SettingStudent Supporting CharacterYouthBased On A True StoryHigh SchoolMiniseriesTeacher Male LeadTeenager Supporting Character

Like Monster Parent, this drama also features Drama, School Setting, Student Supporting Character, and Youth themes with a 33% similarity match.

The plot centers around a reformed gang member and former school dropout who later becomes a teacher at the same school

Recommendation: Rocket Boys similar to Monster Parent
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Rocket Boys(ロケット・ボーイ)

2006Japan
DramaSchool SettingYouthAdapted From A MangaLife

Like Monster Parent, this drama also features Drama, School Setting, and Youth themes with a 33% similarity match.

Based on the manga released by Futabasha Publishers, Ltd.

Recommendation: New Kids War Season 2 similar to Monster Parent
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New Kids War Season 2(新キッズ・ウォー2)

2006Japan
DramaFamily RelationshipSchool SettingStudent Supporting CharacterFamilyLifeMultiple MainsSchool BullyingSchool Rivalry

Like Monster Parent, this drama also features Drama, Family Relationship, School Setting, and Student Supporting Character themes with a 33% similarity match.

In the sequel to "New Kids War," the story revolves around Otsuki Kaori, a teacher who eventually marries Kawai Hana's father. They now reside together with Hana and Yuta in their home. The arrival of Kaori's daughter, Momoko, and Hana's grandmother, Namie, to the Kawai household marks the beginning of a fresh conflict.

Recommendation: Juken no Kamisama similar to Monster Parent
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Juken no Kamisama(受験の神様)

2007Japan
DramaFamily RelationshipSchool SettingYouthChild Male LeadElementary SchoolMiniseriesStudent Male LeadTutor Female Lead

Like Monster Parent, this drama also features Drama, Family Relationship, School Setting, and Youth themes with a 33% similarity match.

Umezawa Isamu, a 35-year-old employee at a prominent trading company, is a single father to his son Hiroshi, a sixth-grade student who enjoys playing baseball but dislikes studying. Following his wife's sudden decision to divorce him five years ago, Isamu has been struggling to balance his work responsibilities with household duties. In an attempt to find a preparatory school for Hiroshi's junior high entrance exams, Isamu discovers that most schools have already closed their applications. Desperate for a solution, he learns about the legendary "Goddess of Exams." This mysterious figure, known as Sugawara Michiko, reportedly aced entrance exams for 17 prestigious junior high schools two years ago and guarantees success for those she tutors. Determined to secure Michiko's help for Hiroshi, Isamu embarks on a frantic search to find her. Upon finally locating Michiko, Isamu pleads for her assistance, only to be met with her demanding condition: "If you want me to tutor your son, kneel down before me and beg."

Recommendation: 49 similar to Monster Parent
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49(49)

2013Japan
DramaFamily RelationshipSchool SettingStudent Supporting CharacterYouthComedyFriendshipSlight RomanceSpirit PossessionStudent Male LeadSupernaturalTeenager Male LeadTeenager Supporting Character

Like Monster Parent, this drama also features Drama, Family Relationship, School Setting, Student Supporting Character, and Youth themes with a 33% similarity match.

Dan, a freshman in high school, struggles academically and athletically and prefers to spend his leisure time at home. However, one day, his deceased father's spirit inhabits Dan's body. His father, who had excelled in various areas, now bestows his talents upon Dan. As a result, Dan excels in basketball, gains popularity, and even starts dating a well-liked girl at school. His newfound success and mature perspective begin to influence his classmates, who are initially surprised by his transformation. Eventually, his friends uncover the truth behind his sudden change.

Recommendation: Houkago Groove similar to Monster Parent
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Houkago Groove( 放課後グルーヴ)

2013Japan
DramaSchool SettingStudent Supporting CharacterYouthJunior High SchoolMiniseriesSportsTeacher Female LeadTeenager Supporting Character

Like Monster Parent, this drama also features Drama, School Setting, Student Supporting Character, and Youth themes with a 33% similarity match.

Makoto Kiryu is a youthful physical education instructor working at a middle school. In her youth, Makoto was a member of a motorcycle group and left high school prematurely. After reflecting on her choices, Makoto decided to pursue higher education and eventually landed a job as a physical education teacher. While she excels in sports, she struggles with teaching dance, a mandatory subject for the students. Makoto attempts to blend in and not draw attention from her students.

Recommendation: Yoru no Sensei similar to Monster Parent
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Yoru no Sensei(夜のせんせい)

2014Japan
DramaSchool SettingStudent Supporting CharacterYouthComedyHigh SchoolMiniseriesTeacher Female LeadTeenager Supporting Character

Like Monster Parent, this drama also features Drama, School Setting, Student Supporting Character, and Youth themes with a 33% similarity match.

Yoruno Sakura, a newcomer teacher at a part-time high school, has faced multiple challenges in her past as the owner of a bar. Despite her continuous struggles and misfortunes, she remains determined and positive. While she may come across as overly friendly, insensitive, disorganized, and careless, she possesses a kind heart and a knack for recognizing and supporting individuals with aspirations. At 38 years old, she interacts with students of different ages who share similar circumstances, ultimately making a positive impact on their lives and experiencing her own transformation.

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Myubu: Himitsu no Uta Zono(ミューブ♪~秘密の歌園~)

2018Japan
DramaSchool SettingStudent Supporting CharacterYouthFemale Centered PlotHigh SchoolMiniseriesSitcomStudent Female Lead

Like Monster Parent, this drama also features Drama, School Setting, Student Supporting Character, and Youth themes with a 33% similarity match.

In a girls-only high school, Shuko Ikematsu and her dear friend Yuko Mizobuchi are facing a shortage of members in their musical theater club

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Mikami Sensei(御上先生)

2025Japan
DramaSchool SettingStudent Supporting CharacterYouthBureaucracyHigh SchoolMiniseriesTeacher Male LeadTeacher Supporting Character

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Mikami Takashi becomes a member of Japan's prestigious government administration within the Department of Education with the intention of promoting analytical thinking abilities in students. However, he quickly discovers that the ministry prioritizes self-preservation above all else. After being assigned to a private high school through a ministry initiative, Mikami finds himself torn between his loyalty to the bureaucrats who established the system and his empathy for the educators affected by it. Leading a group of senior high school students, Mikami embarks on a mission to challenge authority and advocate for reforms within the education sector. (TBS Program Catalog)

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Sekai wa Genso de Dekiteiru(世界は元素でできている)

2025Japan
DramaSchool SettingYouthMiniseriesShort Length Series

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"The World is Made of Elements" is a youth school drama that personifies the world of elements

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Jungle Fish(정글피쉬)

2008South Korea
DramaSchool SettingYouthHigh SchoolSchool Club

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A theatrical piece focusing on student experiences that highlights the critical problems of academic dishonesty and grade manipulation, along with the pressure of entrance examinations in the fiercely competitive high schools of South Korea.

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Best Interest Season 2: Decisive Interest(最佳利益2-決戰利益)

2023Taiwan
DramaLawLawyer Female LeadMiniseriesRomance

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Renowned attorney Fang Cheng makes a comeback, this time navigating through a world of dangerous power struggles and exciting criminal cases while representing her former student, Yu Chih Chi, at the prestigious Jingqin Law Firm. With her clever legal aide Chiang Chih Chien by her side and her ex-spouse Chao Li Ting joining forces, Fang Cheng is prepared to fiercely advocate for justice. However, as they dig deeper into their cases, they uncover hidden truths and unexpected betrayals that could potentially drive them apart. While achieving success after success in the courtroom, Fang Cheng and her team find themselves entangled in a corrupt network of political scheming and personal tragedies.

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Magic School(마술학교)

2017South Korea
DramaSchool SettingYouthMagician Male LeadStudent Male Lead

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Lee Na Ra has never been in a relationship and aspires to lead an ordinary life. Jay is an exceptionally talented magician, while Jun, who was adopted by an American family, is currently a medical resident. Lee Seong, the youngest in the group, specializes in astrophysics. These four individuals, each distinct from one another, attend a magic school for various personal reasons. One seeks to confess his feelings to a girl, another is pursuing the dreams of his brother, one aims to provide assistance to others, and the last is trying to grapple with concepts he finds perplexing. In a time where discussing aspirations seems like a luxury, these young men feel adrift. They encounter unexpected experiences and uncover magical moments concealed within the fabric of their everyday lives. (JTBC)

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A Love for Dilemma(小舍得)

2021China
DramaFamily RelationshipSchool SettingYouthNovel AdaptationFamily PressureJunior High SchoolLifeMultiple Mains

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The third movie in the "Little" series explores the themes of education and family dynamics within typical Chinese households. As children transition from elementary to junior high school, the dynamics within families also change. Nan Li worries about her daughter Huanhuan's academic struggles, prompting the whole family to prioritize her education. Meanwhile, Nan Li's friend Tian Yu Lan faces challenges in her marriage due to her lack of trust in her husband. Tian Yu Lan's dedication to her son, Yan Zi You, puts pressure on him to excel academically. Zhang Xue Er, the headteacher of Huanhuan and Yan Zi You, goes above and beyond to help a student from a rural village, only to face backlash from school authorities.

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Risou no Musuko(理想の息子)

2012Japan
DramaFamily RelationshipSchool SettingStudent Supporting CharacterYouthComedyMiniseriesMixed Live Action-AnimationMother-Son RelationshipSingle MotherStudent Male LeadTeenager Male LeadTeenager Supporting Character

Like Monster Parent, this drama also features Drama, Family Relationship, School Setting, Student Supporting Character, and Youth themes with a 33% similarity match.

Umi Suzuki raised her son Daichi on her own while holding a job. Daichi, a high school student, is very close to his mother and has always been a well-behaved and dutiful son. He adores his mother and goes to great lengths to make her happy, even going as far as driving away potential suitors. When Umi takes on a new part-time job at a cafeteria in an all-boys high school known for its rowdy students, Daichi decides to transfer there in order to protect her. Without consulting Umi, he leaves his prestigious preparatory school to enroll at the troublesome high school. However, Daichi quickly realizes that he is like a lamb among wolves in this new environment.