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Nanba MG5(ナンバMG5)

2022Japan
ActionBromanceClub President Supporting CharacterComedyDelinquent Male LeadDouble IdentityDramaFamily PressureFriendshipHidden IdentityHigh SchoolMiniseriesSlapstickYouth

Hailing from a lineage of troublemakers, Nanba Tsuyoshi is anticipated to rise as the most formidable troublemaker in his school

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Nanba Mg5

Recommendation: Kyo Kara Ore wa!! similar to Nanba MG5
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Kyo Kara Ore wa!!(今日から俺は!!)

2018Japan
ActionComedyDelinquent Male LeadFriendshipHigh SchoolSlapstickYouth1980sAdapted From A MangaSchool RivalrySlight RomanceTeenager Male LeadYakuza

Like Nanba MG5, this drama also features Action, Comedy, Delinquent Male Lead, Friendship, High School, Slapstick, and Youth themes with a 35% similarity match.

Mitsuhashi Takashi and Itou Shinji, who are new students, decide to use their fresh start at a different school to transform themselves from unpopular and bored individuals into delinquents. Despite initially conflicting due to Itou's sense of justice and Mitsuhashi's mischievous nature, they eventually become close friends. Together, they embark on various escapades with the goal of becoming the most notorious troublemakers in Japan. This story is based on the manga series "Kyo Kara Ore wa!!" by Nishimori Hiroyuki.

Recommendation: High&Low: The Worst Episode.O similar to Nanba MG5
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High&Low: The Worst Episode.O(HiGH&LOW THE WORST EPISODE.O)

2019Japan
ActionBromanceComedyFriendshipHigh SchoolMiniseriesYouthGangSchool SettingStudent Male LeadStudent Supporting CharacterTeenager Male LeadTeenager Supporting Character

Like Nanba MG5, this drama also features Action, Bromance, Comedy, Friendship, High School, Miniseries, and Youth themes with a 35% similarity match.

The narrative depicts the events following the altercation in the storage units of the High & Low film at the Oya Institute. Fujio and Tsukasa were both enrolled at Oya High School, but Fujio had to transfer to a rural school near his grandfather's residence to assist with his care. Upon arriving at the institute, new students will attempt to assert their dominance.

Recommendation: Gokusen Season 2 similar to Nanba MG5
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Gokusen Season 2(ごくせん 2)

2005Japan
ActionComedyDelinquent Male LeadDramaFriendshipHigh SchoolYouthAdapted From A MangaPhysically Strong Female LeadSchool SettingStudent Male LeadStudent Supporting CharacterTeenager Supporting CharacterYakuza

Like Nanba MG5, this drama also features Action, Comedy, Delinquent Male Lead, Drama, Friendship, High School, and Youth themes with a 33% similarity match.

After six months, Shirokin Gakuen has shut down. Yamaguchi Kumiko now teaches a small group of children who struggle to connect with her teaching methods. Unexpectedly, she is offered a position at Kurogin Gakuen, where she becomes the teacher of a rowdy 3D class, making her previous students seem well-behaved in comparison. To keep her job, she must once again conceal her true identity as the fourth generation of the Oedo Family, a well-known yakuza group.

Recommendation: Hanazakari no Kimitachi e similar to Nanba MG5
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Hanazakari no Kimitachi e(花ざかりの君たちへ ~イケメン♂パラダイス~)

2007Japan
BromanceComedyDramaFriendshipHidden IdentityHigh SchoolYouthAdapted From A MangaAll-Boys SchoolCross-DressingFemale Chases Male FirstLove TriangleReverse-HaremRomance

Like Nanba MG5, this drama also features Bromance, Comedy, Drama, Friendship, Hidden Identity, High School, and Youth themes with a 33% similarity match.

This comedic story follows the mayhem, challenges, and camaraderie at a boys' boarding school when a girl disguises herself as a boy and enrolls. Ashiya Mizuki returns to Japan from California, where she grew up, and falls for Sano Izumi, a former high jump star who has given up on the sport. Determined to see him return to his passion, she decides to attend the same high school in disguise! Sporting a new haircut, a flattened chest, and a deeper voice, she moves into Sano's room.

Recommendation: Love Exposure - TV SHOW similar to Nanba MG5
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Love Exposure - TV SHOW(愛のむきだし 最長版 THE TV-SHOW)

2017Japan
ActionComedyDramaMiniseriesYouthFamilyRomance

Like Nanba MG5, this drama also features Action, Comedy, Drama, Miniseries, and Youth themes with a 31% similarity match.

Troubled teenager Yu, at 17 years old, is the son of a widowed priest engaged in a forbidden romance with a parishioner. Yu is deeply affected by his father's hypocritical religious devotion and takes his own wrongdoing - secretly taking inappropriate photos of schoolgirls - very seriously, to the point where he turns it into a source of income. Yu is reserving his first intimate experience for the perfect girl, whom he believes he has found in Yoko, a rebellious schoolgirl who has a strong dislike for men and enjoys getting physical with them. Despite his strong feelings for Yoko, winning her affections proves to be a challenging task, especially with the interference of a zealous cult recruiter named Aya who also has her sights set on Yoko.

Recommendation: We Are Young (2014) similar to Nanba MG5
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We Are Young (2014)(青春相贱不恨晚)

2014China
ActionComedyFriendshipMiniseriesYouthRomanceSchool SettingSports

Like Nanba MG5, this drama also features Action, Comedy, Friendship, Miniseries, and Youth themes with a 29% similarity match.

Recommendation: Weak Hero Class 1 similar to Nanba MG5
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Weak Hero Class 1(약한영웅 Class 1)

2022South Korea
ActionBromanceDramaFriendshipHigh SchoolYouthIntroverted Male LeadSchool BullyingSchool SettingSkilled FighterStudent Male LeadTeenager Male LeadViolence

Like Nanba MG5, this drama also features Action, Bromance, Drama, Friendship, High School, and Youth themes with a 29% similarity match.

Yeon Shi Eun is a high-achieving student who excels academically in his high school. Despite his physical appearance suggesting otherwise, Yeon Shi Eun relies on his intelligence and understanding of human behavior to combat the violence present both inside and outside the school.

Recommendation: My Strange Friend Season 2 similar to Nanba MG5
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My Strange Friend Season 2(我的奇怪朋友第二季)

2020China
ActionBromanceComedyDramaFriendshipYouthJealousyMultiple MainsSci-FiSlight RomanceSupernaturalSupernatural PowerWeb Series

Like Nanba MG5, this drama also features Action, Bromance, Comedy, Drama, Friendship, and Youth themes with a 29% similarity match.

Wei Yi Chen collaborated with individuals from Linzhou University. Upon further examination, it was revealed that Jiang Dou Dou possessed a secretive and mystical ability. As Wei Yi Chen was on the verge of regaining his superpowers, Dr. Sun Ming made his presence known, orchestrated the capture of Wei Yi Chen and his companions, with intentions of seizing the superpowers for himself, setting the stage for an imminent showdown.

Recommendation: Hello, My Youth similar to Nanba MG5
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Hello, My Youth(欢迎光临高中生)

2021China
BromanceComedyDramaFriendshipHigh SchoolYouthCalm Male LeadDormitory SettingEccentric Male LeadEnemies To FriendsShort Length SeriesStudent Male LeadWeb Series

Like Nanba MG5, this drama also features Bromance, Comedy, Drama, Friendship, High School, and Youth themes with a 29% similarity match.

Chronicles the lives of multiple freshmen as they navigate through a mix of comical and poignant scenarios.

Recommendation: Ramen Daisuki Koizumi-san similar to Nanba MG5
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Ramen Daisuki Koizumi-san(ラーメン大好き小泉さん)

2015Japan
ComedyDramaFriendshipHigh SchoolMiniseriesYouthAdapted From A MangaEccentric Female LeadFoodSchool SettingSismanceStudent Female LeadTeenager Female Lead

Like Nanba MG5, this drama also features Comedy, Drama, Friendship, High School, Miniseries, and Youth themes with a 29% similarity match.

Koizumi, a captivating high school student, holds a hidden talent as a skilled ramen connoisseur. She spends her days seeking out top-notch ramen establishments to indulge in the savory noodles. Watching Koizumi effortlessly devour a hearty bowl of ramen with finesse rivals even the heartiest of eaters. (Viki)

Recommendation: My Boss, My Hero similar to Nanba MG5
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My Boss, My Hero(マイ★ボス マイ★ヒーロー)

2006Japan
ComedyDramaFriendshipHidden IdentityHigh SchoolYouthCharacter DevelopmentFather-Son RelationshipOrganized CrimeSchool SettingStudent Male LeadStudent Supporting CharacterYakuza

Like Nanba MG5, this drama also features Comedy, Drama, Friendship, Hidden Identity, High School, and Youth themes with a 29% similarity match.

Sakaki Makio, also known as "Tornado", is a rugged 27-year-old who dropped out of high school. Despite not excelling academically, his father insists he return to school to earn his diploma. With the help of a friend who is the principal of a nearby school, Makio is enrolled. Failing to graduate means losing the opportunity to become the boss to his younger brother, Mikio. Makio must also pretend to be a 17-year-old while at school to keep his true identity a secret. Any slip-up could jeopardize his chances of both finishing high school and taking over as boss. Initially struggling with his violent tendencies, Makio gradually discovers the value of education beyond exams and textbooks.

Recommendation: Misaki Number One!! similar to Nanba MG5
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Misaki Number One!!(美咲ナンバーワン!!)

2011Japan
ComedyDramaFriendshipHigh SchoolMiniseriesYouthAdapted From A MangaEmotionally Strong Female LeadSchool SettingStudent Supporting CharacterTeacher Female LeadTeacher Supporting CharacterTeenager Supporting Character

Like Nanba MG5, this drama also features Comedy, Drama, Friendship, High School, Miniseries, and Youth themes with a 29% similarity match.

One unexpected day, Misaki, the top hostess at a club in Roppongi, finds herself becoming a high school teacher. Surprisingly, she is assigned as the homeroom teacher for Class 2Z, a unique class known for its unruly students. Despite the challenging situation, Misaki confronts the students with her unwavering positivity and determination, never backing down. This story is adapted from the manga "Misaki Number One!!" by Fujisaki Masato.

Recommendation: Gaki☆Rock - Asakusa Rokku Ninjo Monogatari similar to Nanba MG5
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Gaki☆Rock - Asakusa Rokku Ninjo Monogatari(ガキ☆ロック ~浅草六区人情物語~)

2017Japan
ComedyDramaFriendshipYouth

Like Nanba MG5, this drama also features Comedy, Drama, Friendship, and Youth themes with a 29% similarity match.

Recommendation: Ore no Sukato, Doko Itta? similar to Nanba MG5
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Ore no Sukato, Doko Itta?(俺のスカート、どこ行った?)

2019Japan
ComedyDramaFriendshipHigh SchoolMiniseriesYouthCharacter DevelopmentCross-DressingEccentric Male LeadLife LessonNice Male LeadSmart Male LeadStudent-Teacher Relationship

Like Nanba MG5, this drama also features Comedy, Drama, Friendship, High School, Miniseries, and Youth themes with a 29% similarity match.

Harada Nobuo begins his job as a Japanese language instructor at a high school, where he is openly gay and expresses his gender identity through his clothing choices. He shows empathy towards his students and understands their struggles and concerns.

Recommendation: Shin Shinchou Kouki: Classmate wa Sengoku Busho similar to Nanba MG5
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Shin Shinchou Kouki: Classmate wa Sengoku Busho(新・信長公記~クラスメイトは戦国武将~)

2022Japan
ActionComedyDelinquent Male LeadDramaHigh SchoolMiniseriesAdapted From A MangaEccentric Male LeadSchool SettingStudent Male LeadStudent Supporting CharacterTeenager Male LeadTeenager Supporting Character

Like Nanba MG5, this drama also features Action, Comedy, Delinquent Male Lead, Drama, High School, and Miniseries themes with a 29% similarity match.

A tale revolving around a secondary school populated by troublemakers and a privileged group with duplicates of renowned military leaders from Japan's Warring States era engaged in conflicts

Recommendation: Koi no Yamai to Yarougumi Season 2 similar to Nanba MG5
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Koi no Yamai to Yarougumi Season 2(恋の病と野郎組 Season2)

2022Japan
BromanceComedyDramaFriendshipHigh SchoolYouthFluffyMultiple MainsNaive Male LeadNice Male LeadSchool SettingStudent Male LeadStudent Supporting Character

Like Nanba MG5, this drama also features Bromance, Comedy, Drama, Friendship, High School, and Youth themes with a 29% similarity match.

Is it possible for these 8 boys to conquer their anxiety when talking to girls? In the second season, they must attempt to secure a girlfriend by any means necessary

Recommendation: Ma Boy similar to Nanba MG5
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Ma Boy(마보이)

2012South Korea
ComedyDouble IdentityHidden IdentityHigh SchoolMiniseriesYouthCohabitationCross-DressingDancer Male LeadIdol Male LeadNice Female LeadRomanceSchool Bullying

Like Nanba MG5, this drama also features Comedy, Double Identity, Hidden Identity, High School, Miniseries, and Youth themes with a 29% similarity match.

Geu Rim attends a high school focused on the arts, aspiring to achieve her dream of being a pop singer. She receives a new roommate named Irene, who is, in fact, a boy. Irene presents himself as a beautiful female commercial model, but his real name is Hyun Woo.

Recommendation: The Female Friend among Guys similar to Nanba MG5
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The Female Friend among Guys(남자무리의 여사친)

2020South Korea
BromanceComedyFriendshipHigh SchoolMiniseriesYouthLove TriangleRomanceSchool SettingShort Length SeriesStudent Female LeadTeenager Female LeadWeb Series

Like Nanba MG5, this drama also features Bromance, Comedy, Friendship, High School, Miniseries, and Youth themes with a 29% similarity match.

Recommendation: Dansui! similar to Nanba MG5
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Dansui!(男水!)

2017Japan
BromanceComedyFriendshipHigh SchoolMiniseriesYouthAdapted From A MangaChildhood Friends RelationshipCompetitionRivalrySchool SettingSportsSwimming

Like Nanba MG5, this drama also features Bromance, Comedy, Friendship, High School, Miniseries, and Youth themes with a 29% similarity match.

At the moment, the male swimming club at Higashigaoka High School consists of just three second-year students - captain Sakaki Shuhei, along with Shinozuka Daiki and Koganei Haruyoshi. As they enter the new school year, they are hoping to recruit more members to join their club.

Recommendation: The Bell of Love (2023) similar to Nanba MG5
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The Bell of Love (2023)(司猫铃)

2023China
BromanceComedyDramaFriendshipYouthCatFantasyShort Length SeriesWeb Series

Like Nanba MG5, this drama also features Bromance, Comedy, Drama, Friendship, and Youth themes with a 28% similarity match.

Recommendation: Yoru no Sensei similar to Nanba MG5
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Yoru no Sensei(夜のせんせい)

2014Japan
ComedyDramaHigh SchoolMiniseriesYouthSchool SettingStudent Supporting CharacterTeacher Female LeadTeenager Supporting Character

Like Nanba MG5, this drama also features Comedy, Drama, High School, Miniseries, and Youth themes with a 28% 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.

Recommendation: Ochanigosu similar to Nanba MG5
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Ochanigosu(お茶にごす。)

2021Japan
ComedyDelinquent Male LeadFriendshipHigh SchoolYouthAdapted From A MangaRomanceSchool SettingStudent Male Lead

Like Nanba MG5, this drama also features Comedy, Delinquent Male Lead, Friendship, High School, and Youth themes with a 28% similarity match.

Masaya Funabashi, a troublemaker in high school often referred to as Devil Ma-kun, opts to change his reputation by becoming a member of the Japanese Tea Ceremony Club. This information is sourced from MyAnimeList and is based on the manga "A Bad Boy Drinks Tea!" by Nishimori Hiroyuki.

Recommendation: Sugarless similar to Nanba MG5
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Sugarless(シュガーレス)

2012Japan
ActionComedyDelinquent Male LeadDramaHigh SchoolYouthDelinquent Supporting CharacterGangMale Centered PlotSchool SettingStudent Male LeadStudent Supporting CharacterTeenager Male LeadTeenager Supporting Character

Like Nanba MG5, this drama also features Action, Comedy, Delinquent Male Lead, Drama, High School, and Youth themes with a 27% similarity match.

At Kujima High School, the rule known as the Windmill dictates a competitive environment where male students fight fiercely to climb to the top. Shiba Gaku, a first-year student, is constantly engaged in battles to achieve this goal. (

Recommendation: Koi no Yamai to Yarougumi similar to Nanba MG5
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Koi no Yamai to Yarougumi(恋の病と野郎組)

2019Japan
BromanceComedyDramaFriendshipHigh SchoolYouthFluffyMultiple MainsNaive Male LeadNice Male LeadRomanceSchool SettingStudent Male LeadStudent Supporting Character

Like Nanba MG5, this drama also features Bromance, Comedy, Drama, Friendship, High School, and Youth themes with a 27% similarity match.

Is it possible for these 8 young men to conquer their apprehension of conversing with females?

Recommendation: Muchuu-sa, Kimi ni similar to Nanba MG5
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Muchuu-sa, Kimi ni(夢中さ、きみに。)

2021Japan
BromanceComedyDramaFriendshipMiniseriesYouthAdapted From A MangaEccentric Male LeadHidden PersonalityLifeMultiple PerspectiveSchool SettingStudent Male LeadStudent Supporting Character

Like Nanba MG5, this drama also features Bromance, Comedy, Drama, Friendship, Miniseries, and Youth themes with a 27% similarity match.

Hayashi Miyoshi is not your typical high school student, as he marches to the beat of his own drum. With a frank and quirky personality, he has a way of capturing the attention of both classmates and strangers. On the other hand, NikaidoAkira portrays a dark and gloomy facade to keep others at bay. Despite this, there is someone who sees beyond Nikaido's mask and is determined to bring him into the light. Though leading contrasting lives, Hayashi and Nikaido may have more similarities than they realize.

Recommendation: Drop (2023) similar to Nanba MG5
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Drop (2023)(ドロップ)

2023Japan
ActionComedyDelinquent Male LeadDramaMiniseriesYouthDelinquent Supporting CharacterJunior High SchoolSchool SettingStudent Male LeadStudent Supporting CharacterTeenager Male LeadTeenager Supporting CharacterTransfer Student Male Lead

Like Nanba MG5, this drama also features Action, Comedy, Delinquent Male Lead, Drama, Miniseries, and Youth themes with a 27% similarity match.

The narrative follows a 15-year-old student in junior high school named Hiroshi. He decides to switch from a private school to a public one with the intention of imitating the troublemakers in his comic books. Upon his arrival, he is confronted by the school's most infamous troublemaker, Iguchi Tatsuya, and is ultimately defeated and apprehended by a detective. However, he earns respect by winning a one-on-one brawl against a student from a different school, propelling him into the world of troublemakers where he engages in fighting against rival schools.

Recommendation: Ao Haru Ride Season 2 similar to Nanba MG5
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Ao Haru Ride Season 2(アオハライド Season 2)

2024Japan
ComedyDramaFriendshipHigh SchoolMiniseriesYouthRomanceSchool SettingStudent Female LeadStudent Male LeadStudent Supporting CharacterTeenager Female LeadTeenager Male LeadTeenager Supporting Character

Like Nanba MG5, this drama also features Comedy, Drama, Friendship, High School, Miniseries, and Youth themes with a 27% similarity match.

Yoshioka Futaba was a former middle school student who developed feelings for her kind classmate Tanaka Kou. Unfortunately, their young romance faced challenges, leading to their separation when Kou had to move to Nagasaki. However, fate brought them back together in high school when Kou transferred to Futaba's class as they approached the end of their academic year. Much to Futaba's surprise, Kou had changed his surname and now displayed a cold and distant demeanor. Despite this, they found themselves growing closer once again. The situation became complicated when Futaba discovered that another classmate, originally from Nagasaki, had also been hurt by Kou in middle school. As their reunion unfolds, will Futaba and Kou's renewed relationship lead to love or more heartbreak?

Recommendation: The Mermaid Prince: The Beginning similar to Nanba MG5
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The Mermaid Prince: The Beginning(인어왕자: 더 비기닝)

2020South Korea
BromanceDramaFriendshipHigh SchoolMiniseriesYouthEnemies To LoversMultiple CouplesMysteryPopular Male LeadRomanceShort Length SeriesSwimmingWeb Series

Like Nanba MG5, this drama also features Bromance, Drama, Friendship, High School, Miniseries, and Youth themes with a 27% similarity match.

The narrative revolves around the romantic journey that begins when Cho A Ra, a high school girl who has chosen to forgo dating due to her disbelief in love, encounters U Hyeok. Yun Gun appears to be aloof on the surface, yet he is a true romantic at heart, devoted solely to one individual. (Soompi)

Recommendation: Boyhood similar to Nanba MG5
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Boyhood(소년시대)

2023South Korea
ActionComedyDouble IdentityFriendshipHigh SchoolYouth1980sCharacter DevelopmentGangSchool BullyingStolen IdentityThrillerViolenceWeb Series

Like Nanba MG5, this drama also features Action, Comedy, Double Identity, Friendship, High School, and Youth themes with a 27% similarity match.

Taking place in the setting of the mid-to-late 1980s, the narrative follows the lives of students enrolled in an agricultural high school in Chungcheong Province. Jang Byung Tae, a frail and undersized student from Onyang in South Chungcheong Province, finds himself at the lowest rung of the school's hierarchy. In order to change his circumstances, he decides to switch to the nearby Buyeo Agricultural High School. It is here that he encounters an unforeseen event that ends up altering the course of his life.

Recommendation: Weak Hero Class 2 similar to Nanba MG5
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Weak Hero Class 2(약한영웅 Class 2)

2025South Korea
ActionBromanceDramaFriendshipHigh SchoolYouthGangMale Centered PlotPhysically Strong Male LeadSchool BullyingSchool ViolenceSkilled FighterThrillerViolence

Like Nanba MG5, this drama also features Action, Bromance, Drama, Friendship, High School, and Youth themes with a 27% similarity match.

Upon enrolling at Eunjang High School, Yeon Si Eun is haunted by the scars of his past, a harsh reminder of the consequences of fighting and failing. Intent on safeguarding his friendships, he forges unexpected alliances with Park Hu Min, Seo Jun Tae, and Ko Hyeon Tak. However, their bond attracts the attention of Alliance, a brutal gang led by the ruthless Na Baek Jin. Once again forced into a battle for survival, Si Eun must surpass his limits to protect his friends from the merciless enemy. As the struggle for supremacy commences, only the strongest will prevail.

Recommendation: Gokusen similar to Nanba MG5
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Gokusen(ごくせん)

2002Japan
ActionComedyDramaFriendshipHigh SchoolYouthAdapted From A MangaMafiaOlder Woman-Younger ManPhysically Strong Female LeadSignature MoveTeacher Female LeadUnrequited LoveYakuza

Like Nanba MG5, this drama also features Action, Comedy, Drama, Friendship, High School, and Youth themes with a 27% similarity match.

The tale follows a youthful, optimistic educator who joins Shirokin Gakuen with the aim of positively impacting the students' lives. However, Yamaguchi Kumiko is taken aback when she is assigned as the homeroom teacher of 3-D, known as the most challenging class in the school. The students in this class have brightly colored hair, disheveled uniforms, and show a complete lack of respect towards her. The class leader, Sawada Shin, is clever but lazy. He becomes intrigued by Yamaguchi's unique approach to teaching. Despite the students' attempts to intimidate her into resigning, they are unsuccessful. Unbeknownst to everyone, Yamaguchi Kumiko is actually the 4th generation heiress of the Ooedo Group, a well-known yakuza organization. Although her family expects her to assume the role of Ojou after her grandfather's passing, they have come to terms with Yamaguchi's desire to be an educator. Over time, the students develop a deep respect for their unorthodox teacher due to her unwavering dedication to them, and they affectionately nickname her Yankumi.

Recommendation: That Is You Season 3 similar to Nanba MG5
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That Is You Season 3(说的就是你 第三季)

2020China
ComedyFriendshipMiniseriesYouthWeb Series

Like Nanba MG5, this drama also features Comedy, Friendship, Miniseries, and Youth themes with a 27% similarity match.

Recommendation: Engimono: Ishikawaken Gosanshi similar to Nanba MG5
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Engimono: Ishikawaken Gosanshi(石川県伍参市)

2005Japan
DramaFriendshipMiniseriesYouthLife

Like Nanba MG5, this drama also features Drama, Friendship, Miniseries, and Youth themes with a 27% similarity match.

Recommendation: Marumaru na Hito no Matsuro similar to Nanba MG5
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Marumaru na Hito no Matsuro(◯◯な人の末路)

2018Japan
BromanceComedyFriendshipMiniseriesLife

Like Nanba MG5, this drama also features Bromance, Comedy, Friendship, and Miniseries themes with a 27% similarity match.

Totsuka Kenta unexpectedly came into money through investing in cryptocurrency; Youichi Mano operates a dry-cleaning business known for its customer service; Toshiki Hagiwara dreams of leaving city life behind for a more relaxed lifestyle in the countryside; Takeyuki Wada struggles to find stable employment and resides in questionable living arrangements. These four men, all 29 years old, are facing crucial decisions that will shape their futures. What paths will they choose and what awaits them down the road? (Sony GEM)

Recommendation: I'll Take Your Place (2025) similar to Nanba MG5
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I'll Take Your Place (2025)(대신해 드립니다)

2025South Korea
ActionComedyDramaMiniseriesWeb Series

Like Nanba MG5, this drama also features Action, Comedy, Drama, and Miniseries themes with a 27% similarity match.

Park Ji Eon is the head of a small business specializing in top-notch agency services, going by the name of Park Dae Ri

Recommendation: Days We Stared at the Sun similar to Nanba MG5
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Days We Stared at the Sun(他們在畢業的前一天爆炸)

2010Taiwan
DramaFriendshipMiniseriesYouthLife

Like Nanba MG5, this drama also features Drama, Friendship, Miniseries, and Youth themes with a 27% similarity match.

Chen Hao Yuan is a diligent student known for his calm demeanor. In contrast, his close friend, Hong Cheng Yi, has a troubled past involving juvenile detention for a bank robbery. Despite their differences, they worked together to support a classmate struggling with addiction, uncover a teacher's hidden secrets, and investigate the disappearance of bees linked to an impending apocalypse in 2012. Their carefree outlook on life shifted to anger when they learned that a dishonest politician was behind the hardships faced by both of their families. (Dramawiki)

Recommendation: Dandori Musume similar to Nanba MG5
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Dandori Musume(ダンドリ娘)

2006Japan
ComedyDramaHigh SchoolMiniseriesYouthSchool SettingStudent Female LeadStudent Male LeadTeenager Female LeadTeenager Male Lead

Like Nanba MG5, this drama also features Comedy, Drama, High School, Miniseries, and Youth themes with a 26% similarity match.

The series centers around six teenagers in high school transitioning into adulthood. They come together to explore new experiences and imagine a world beyond their own. (DramaWiki)

Recommendation: Check It Out, Yo!! in Tokyo similar to Nanba MG5
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Check It Out, Yo!! in Tokyo(チェケラッチョ!! in TOKYO)

2006Japan
ComedyFriendshipHigh SchoolMiniseriesYouthHip Hop MusicMusicSchool SettingStudent Male LeadTeenager Male Lead

Like Nanba MG5, this drama also features Comedy, Friendship, High School, Miniseries, and Youth themes with a 26% similarity match.

A group of four high school buddies discover the world of rap music and embark on a new path in their lives.

Recommendation: Innocent Lilies Season 2 similar to Nanba MG5
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Innocent Lilies Season 2(白魔女学園 オワリトハジマリ)

2015Japan
ActionDramaFriendshipMiniseriesYouthFantasyMagicMagical GirlSchool SettingViolence

Like Nanba MG5, this drama also features Action, Drama, Friendship, Miniseries, and Youth themes with a 26% similarity match.

Selected to study at the White Witch Academy, Moga Shiratori and her fellow girls shared a history of emotional wounds. Through rigorous training, they learned to channel their past pain into unlocking their inner White Witch abilities. However, their newfound powers are put to the test when the group encounters the malevolent Black Witches, who have abducted one of their own. Determined to save their friend and prevent the dark forces from endangering the world, Moga and her companions embark on a mission to infiltrate the Black Witch Academy.

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Teng Kong De Ri Zi(腾空的日子)

2014China
ComedyFriendshipHigh SchoolMiniseriesYouthSchool SettingStudent Female LeadStudent Male LeadTeenager Female LeadTeenager Male Lead

Like Nanba MG5, this drama also features Comedy, Friendship, High School, Miniseries, and Youth themes with a 26% similarity match.

A brief web series initially launched on Tencent, explores the stories of a group of teenagers in high school and the events they encounter during their adolescence.

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Boys to Men (2015)(爸爸快长大)

2015China
ComedyDramaFriendshipHigh SchoolFamily RelationshipSchool Setting

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Cui Wei, Sun Qiang, and Song Danan have been friends since their high school days. Despite becoming fathers, they still have some growing up to do. The sudden departure of Cui Wei's wife, who is the deputy director of a bank, has left him in financial ruin. With the support of his old friends, he may be able to overcome this challenge. The arrival of Wang Shanshan, a direct and unexpected presence, adds to his struggles. Sun Qiang, who is handsome but self-absorbed, often angers his wife Feng Jingjing. However, he always finds a way to make amends. Song Danan, a savvy "economic controller," has convinced his wife Lu Xiaoting that she is too frugal. Together, they have entered into a business partnership after changing careers. The story focuses on the three friends as they navigate life's challenges and setbacks, ultimately finding the courage and responsibility to reclaim their happiness.

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Ga Bro(隔壁的尬bro)

2021China
BromanceDramaFriendshipYouthOffice Worker Male LeadWorkplace Setting

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The Way Home(归棹)

2024China
BromanceDramaFriendshipHigh SchoolYouthAdopted Male LeadFamilySchool SettingStudent Male LeadVillage SettingWeb Series

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In the village of Xiqiao in Lingnan, the formerly affluent He family is now represented solely by their son, He Jia Hao. He Jia Hao, a studious and reserved individual, carries the expectations of his family. Despite this, he harbors a hidden secret. After eight years, a person who he feels remorseful towards and wishes to reconcile with has returned to the village.

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O.L.B.B.(OLヴィジュアル系)

2000Japan
ComedyDramaFriendshipMiniseriesAdapted From A MangaLife

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Sakuradamon uses her exceptional makeup skills to conceal her true appearance, while Megurogawa has achieved a flawless face through cosmetic enhancements. Mitsue is dedicated to her work and remains reserved, whereas Chikage is a naturally beautiful woman who excels at socializing with men at drinking gatherings. This drama features a diverse cast of characters, including an elderly woman who undergoes a transformation after being influenced by a lecherous manager and her granddaughter. The story unfolds with unpredictable twists and turns as we follow these individuals' journeys.

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SIGN( サイン )

2011Japan
DramaFriendshipHigh SchoolMiniseriesYouthDanceDeaf Male LeadDeafnessDisabilityDisabled Male LeadSchool Setting

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Two years have passed since Douji lost his hearing and felt lost in life. One night, he visits the club where his older brother is employed and encounters a group of dancing boys. Despite his inability to hear, Douji realizes he can still sense the vibrations of the music and dance along. This leads him to join the dancing team, opening up a new world of possibilities for him.

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Teinen Joshi(定年女子)

2017Japan
ComedyDramaFriendshipMiniseriesBusinessLife

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The head of the Corporate Social Responsibility department at Kadokura Trading, 53-year-old Miyama Asako, is enthusiastic about a new project to establish schools in villages across Asia. However, she receives unexpected news from the senior managing director that she will be reassigned to the foods business as an advisor due to the company's policy of rotating managers at a certain age. Despite not having the freedom to choose her new role, Asako is fully occupied with various responsibilities and neglects her personal appearance. Through this process, she gradually recognizes the actions she needs to take to benefit society.

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Maji de Koukaishitemasu. Season 2(マジで航海してます。~Second Season~)

2018Japan
ComedyDramaFriendshipMiniseriesYouthEngineer Female LeadLifeSailingSchool SettingTravelingWorkplace Setting

Like Nanba MG5, this drama also features Comedy, Drama, Friendship, Miniseries, and Youth themes with a 25% similarity match.

While aboard a car carrier on a journey, Marin Sakamoto starts her job as a third mate. Throughout the trip, she stays occupied as the ship stops at various countries such as Singapore and Europe. Despite becoming more familiar with her duties, she still makes errors. On the other hand, Tsubame Ishikawa advances to a third engineer position, earning the respect of her peers and nearing a promotion to second engineer. However, due to circumstances within her company, she is reassigned to land duty. Tearfully, Tsubame Ishikawa disembarks the ship and encounters challenges in both her personal and professional life.

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Black School Rules (2019)(ブラック校則)

2019Japan
DramaFriendshipHigh SchoolMiniseriesYouthSchool SettingShort Length SeriesStudent Male LeadStudent Supporting CharacterTeenager Male LeadTeenager Supporting Character

Like Nanba MG5, this drama also features Drama, Friendship, High School, Miniseries, and Youth themes with a 25% similarity match.

Hulu's unique drama series original content

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Sa Do(サ道)

2019Japan
BromanceComedyDramaFriendshipAdapted From A MangaSauna

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Piece of Cake (2022)(ぴーすおぶけーき)

2022Japan
ComedyFriendshipMiniseriesYouthChildhood Friends RelationshipComing Of Age

Like Nanba MG5, this drama also features Comedy, Friendship, Miniseries, and Youth themes with a 25% similarity match.

Kota Shimoda, Nao Nakamura, and Norisuke Uehara are residents of the same apartment complex in a small town and share a close friendship. While Kota works as a government employee and boasts about his fighting skills despite never having been in a fight, Nao aspires to be a Hollywood star and exudes a vibrant and sociable personality. Norisuke, on the other hand, dreams of becoming a K-pop artist but lacks the motivation to pursue his goal. The trio easily get bored and seek excitement in their surroundings, often approaching and offering assistance to fellow residents in need. Through lending an ear and providing guidance, they soon find themselves aiding others in various ways.