Naniwa Shounen Tanteidan (2000) - Asian drama recommendation
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Naniwa Shounen Tanteidan (2000)(浪花少年探偵団)

2000Japan
Novel AdaptationComedyInvestigationMystery

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Naniwa Shounen Tanteidan 2000

Recommendation: Akutotachi wa Senri o Hashiru similar to Naniwa Shounen Tanteidan (2000)
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Akutotachi wa Senri o Hashiru(悪党たちは千里を走る)

2016Japan
Novel AdaptationComedyInvestigationMysteryMiniseries

Like Naniwa Shounen Tanteidan (2000), this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Comedy, Investigation, and Mystery themes with a 80% similarity match.

Takasugi Atsuro used to work as a drama director at a production company until his boss stole his proposal and belittled him, leading him to quit in anger despite being in debt. Together with his broke assistant director Sonobe Yuto, they hatch a plan to kidnap a wealthy family's dog. However, their scheme is interrupted by the unexpected arrival of a mysterious woman named Mikami Natsuko and the child of the targeted family, Shibui Takumi. Takumi proposes that they should kidnap him instead. Later that night, a man claiming to be John Lennon calls and accuses Takasugi of kidnapping Takumi. The true motive behind this mysterious turn of events remains unclear.

Recommendation: Joshidaisei Kaikeishi no Jikenbo similar to Naniwa Shounen Tanteidan (2000)
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Joshidaisei Kaikeishi no Jikenbo(女子大生会計士の事件簿)

2008Japan
ComedyInvestigationMystery

Like Naniwa Shounen Tanteidan (2000), this drama also features Comedy, Investigation, and Mystery themes with a 75% similarity match.

Recommendation: Destination Nowhere similar to Naniwa Shounen Tanteidan (2000)
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Destination Nowhere()

2017Hong Kong
ComedyInvestigationMystery

Like Naniwa Shounen Tanteidan (2000), this drama also features Comedy, Investigation, and Mystery themes with a 75% similarity match.

CID officer Man Kiu Pak, a small man who stumbled into success, is promoted to inspector for his heroic actions. Meanwhile, reporter Gai Wing Yin, who appears to have a perfect life, is struggling financially and caught between her daughter and second husband. The honest but naive thief Cheung Hak finds himself resorting to desperate measures to make a living, including a botched kidnapping with his partners Lau Chau and Kwan Kai. Their kidnapping target turns the tables on them and forces them to kidnap her mother instead. As they try to cover up their mistakes, more errors ensue, leading to a web of suspicion and misunderstanding. The absurdity of real life unfolds in a suspenseful and darkly humorous plot that keeps viewers hooked.

Recommendation: Nothing Special Force similar to Naniwa Shounen Tanteidan (2000)
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Nothing Special Force(雜警奇兵)

2017Hong Kong
ComedyInvestigationMystery

Like Naniwa Shounen Tanteidan (2000), this drama also features Comedy, Investigation, and Mystery themes with a 75% similarity match.

The ME unit is known for handling a variety of cases that fall under the category of "miscellaneous". These include matters such as nuisance complaints, liquor license issues, non-criminal deaths, and other miscellaneous cases. Inspector Ben Wong, who works in the ME unit, prefers the slower pace of life. His interactions with the impatient and pregnant Mandy Wong lead to conflicts. Another member of the unit, former undercover agent C Kwan, has been coasting along for years. Will his reunion with his first love Jacqueline Wong reignite his passion for his work? As the ME unit deals with strange and unusual cases, there is a mix of laughter and tears.

Recommendation: Mousou Sousa similar to Naniwa Shounen Tanteidan (2000)
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Mousou Sousa(妄想捜査)

2012Japan
Novel AdaptationComedyInvestigationMysteryDramaMiniseries

Like Naniwa Shounen Tanteidan (2000), this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Comedy, Investigation, and Mystery themes with a 67% similarity match.

Kuwagata Koichi works as an associate professor in the Department of Literature at a lesser-known university. Despite being labeled as a skilled detective by society, he doesn't possess the typical qualities of a famous figure. While he may seem calm and composed on the outside, he harbors intense emotions within. Praise lifts his spirits, while criticism brings him down. His unconventional behavior attracts a series of challenges and mishaps, leading to a life filled with setbacks. However, he decides to turn over a new leaf, leaving behind his troubled past and embracing a more stylish lifestyle by tackling crises effortlessly in his role at the university. He tackles difficult problems with his ever-evolving creative ideas. His only confidante in his unconventional thought process is Shinno Hitomi, a sophomore studying literature at the university.

Recommendation: Hoiku Tantei 25-ji - Hanasaki Shinichiro wa nemurenai!! similar to Naniwa Shounen Tanteidan (2000)
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Hoiku Tantei 25-ji - Hanasaki Shinichiro wa nemurenai!!(保育探偵25時~花咲慎一郎は眠れない!!~)

2015Japan
Novel AdaptationComedyInvestigationMysteryDramaMiniseries

Like Naniwa Shounen Tanteidan (2000), this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Comedy, Investigation, and Mystery themes with a 67% similarity match.

Shinichiro Hanasaki used to work as a detective for the police department, but now he runs a nursery called "Smiling Garden." In order to assist underprivileged families and single parents by offering affordable childcare, he operates on a very tight budget. To generate extra income, he decides to open a private detective agency at night. This storyline is based on the novel series "Hanasaki Shinichiro" by Shibata Yoshiki.

Recommendation: Keishicho Zero Gakari Season 5 similar to Naniwa Shounen Tanteidan (2000)
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Keishicho Zero Gakari Season 5(警視庁ゼロ係SEASON5)

2021Japan
Novel AdaptationComedyInvestigationMysteryEccentric Male LeadMiniseries

Like Naniwa Shounen Tanteidan (2000), this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Comedy, Investigation, and Mystery themes with a 67% similarity match.

Recommendation: Armed Reaction Season 5 similar to Naniwa Shounen Tanteidan (2000)
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Armed Reaction Season 5(陀槍師姐2021)

2021Hong Kong
ComedyInvestigationMysteryCrime

Like Naniwa Shounen Tanteidan (2000), this drama also features Comedy, Investigation, and Mystery themes with a 60% similarity match.

The "Armed Reaction" series began its fifth installment in 1998, featuring a light-hearted police investigation drama. The show stars experienced actors like Moses Chan, Jessica Hsuan, and the original cast member Joyce Tang. (Ahgasewatchtv.com)

Recommendation: Kemonomichi similar to Naniwa Shounen Tanteidan (2000)
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Kemonomichi( けものみち)

2006Japan
Novel AdaptationInvestigationMysteryMiniseries

Like Naniwa Shounen Tanteidan (2000), this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Investigation, and Mystery themes with a 60% similarity match.

Animal Trail, a natural path created by the movement of wildlife, can be a lifesaver for individuals who find themselves lost in the wilderness. One day, a woman who feels overwhelmed by her difficult circumstances unexpectedly encounters a man. Desperate for a change, she decides to trust the stranger's guidance and see where the "Animal Trail" will take her. Will this path bring her joy and fulfillment, or will it lead her astray?

Recommendation: Kimi Hannin Janai yo ne? similar to Naniwa Shounen Tanteidan (2000)
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Kimi Hannin Janai yo ne?(キミ犯人じゃないよね?)

2008Japan
ComedyInvestigationMysteryMiniseries

Like Naniwa Shounen Tanteidan (2000), this drama also features Comedy, Investigation, and Mystery themes with a 60% similarity match.

Morita Sakura is an unconventional "freeter" with aspirations of becoming a mystery novel author. Throughout the series, she takes on different part-time jobs while assisting Officer Udagawa, a detective who recognizes her exceptional memory and deductive abilities. In contrast, Udagawa, who entered the police force due to his father's influence, is somewhat incompetent and often develops feelings for female suspects. --Tokyograph

Recommendation: Team Batista Season 3: Ariadne no Dangan similar to Naniwa Shounen Tanteidan (2000)
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Team Batista Season 3: Ariadne no Dangan(チームバチスタ3 アリアドネの弾丸)

2011Japan
Novel AdaptationInvestigationMysteryMedical

Like Naniwa Shounen Tanteidan (2000), this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Investigation, and Mystery themes with a 60% similarity match.

A homicide takes place within a new MRI model as part of the launch of an Autopsy Imaging Centre at Tojo University Hospital, which aims to utilize MRIs and CTs to determine the cause of death in deceased individuals. During their investigation, Taguchi Kohei and Shiratori Keisuke uncover the corrupt practices within the autopsy system. Additionally, Ikaruga Yoshimasa from the Metropolitan Police's Information Office and Associate Professor Sasai Sumire from the hospital's forensic medicine department express opposition towards the establishment of the centre. (Jdrama Weblog)

Recommendation: Houkago wa Mystery Totomo ni similar to Naniwa Shounen Tanteidan (2000)
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Houkago wa Mystery Totomo ni(放課後はミステリーとともに)

2012Japan
ComedyInvestigationMysteryMiniseries

Like Naniwa Shounen Tanteidan (2000), this drama also features Comedy, Investigation, and Mystery themes with a 60% similarity match.

Kawaguchi portrays Kirigamine Ryo, the vice-president of the detective club at Koigakubo Academy. Despite her self-assured demeanor while tackling school mysteries, her deductions often have inconsistencies. While she may struggle to solve cases right away, she eventually arrives at the correct answers with assistance from her peers. Hayami will take on the role of Ishizaki Hiromi, an unconventional biology teacher.

Recommendation: Tenshi wa Mop wo Motte similar to Naniwa Shounen Tanteidan (2000)
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Tenshi wa Mop wo Motte(天使はモップを持って)

2013Japan
ComedyInvestigationMysteryMiniseries

Like Naniwa Shounen Tanteidan (2000), this drama also features Comedy, Investigation, and Mystery themes with a 60% similarity match.

In the film, Kitano portrays a skilled cleaner who not only solves mysteries but also brings emotional healing to the individuals she encounters while working in an office building.

Recommendation: Hottokenai Majotachi similar to Naniwa Shounen Tanteidan (2000)
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Hottokenai Majotachi(ほっとけない魔女たち)

2014Japan
ComedyInvestigationMysteryFamily

Like Naniwa Shounen Tanteidan (2000), this drama also features Comedy, Investigation, and Mystery themes with a 60% similarity match.

A whimsical series follows four sisters and a chef as they unravel mysteries in their surroundings.

Recommendation: Ranmaru Kami no Shita wo Motsu Otoko similar to Naniwa Shounen Tanteidan (2000)
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Ranmaru Kami no Shita wo Motsu Otoko(神の舌を持つ男)

2016Japan
ComedyInvestigationMysteryMiniseries

Like Naniwa Shounen Tanteidan (2000), this drama also features Comedy, Investigation, and Mystery themes with a 60% similarity match.

Tomonaga Ranmaru, Kamekanbo Hikaru, and Miyazawa Kanji, brought together by a series of unexpected events, travel across Japan in a car to visit hot spring inns where they can eat and rest. Their main goal is to find a mysterious hot spring geisha named Miyabi.

Recommendation: Team Batista no Eiko similar to Naniwa Shounen Tanteidan (2000)
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Team Batista no Eiko(チーム・バチスタの栄光)

2008Japan
Novel AdaptationInvestigationMysteryMedical

Like Naniwa Shounen Tanteidan (2000), this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Investigation, and Mystery themes with a 60% similarity match.

In the prestigious Tojo University Hospital, a renowned team of surgical specialists is known for their expertise in performing the challenging Batista procedure, a cardiac surgery with a 60% survival rate. Despite achieving 27 consecutive successful surgeries, the team faced a setback with three consecutive deaths during recent procedures. Taguchi, a specialist in psychosomatic medicine, is tasked with investigating the incidents, but struggles due to his gentle nature and lack of expertise in the field. Shiratori, a confident investigator from the Ministry of Health Labor and Welfare, joins the investigation and believes that the deaths were intentional, pointing fingers at the team members. As the investigation progresses, the complex relationships among the seven team members come to light. Can this unlikely pair uncover the truth before it's too late?

Recommendation: Ningyo Sashichi Torimonocho (2016) similar to Naniwa Shounen Tanteidan (2000)
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Ningyo Sashichi Torimonocho (2016)(人形佐七捕物帳)

2016Japan
Novel AdaptationInvestigationMysteryHistorical

Like Naniwa Shounen Tanteidan (2000), this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Investigation, and Mystery themes with a 60% similarity match.

Inspired by the historical fiction "Ningyou Sashichi Torimonochou" authored by Yokomizo Seishi.

Recommendation: Honcho Azumi Season 3 similar to Naniwa Shounen Tanteidan (2000)
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Honcho Azumi Season 3(ハンチョウ ~神南署安積班~ シリーズ3)

2010Japan
Novel AdaptationInvestigationMysteryDetective Male Lead

Like Naniwa Shounen Tanteidan (2000), this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Investigation, and Mystery themes with a 60% similarity match.

One day, a shotgun and 500 rounds of live ammunition were taken from Jinnan Precinct. When Azumi Tsuyoshi arrives at the scene, he encounters Ishikura, the leader of the forensics team, who predicts that the thief will strike again soon. As predicted, an armored truck carrying 100 million yen goes missing not long after leaving a bank, prompting a report to Jinnan Precinct. According to Kamiyama Masayoshi, a security guard on the truck, it appears that the driver, Okita Masakazu, stole the vehicle when he stepped out. Despite this, Kamiyama defends Okita, describing him as a man of integrity with a strong sense of justice who would not engage in criminal activities. With no information on Okita's wife and daughter, Azumi and his team speculate that Okita was forced to steal the truck due to his family being held captive.

Recommendation: Team Batista Season 2: General Rouge no Gaisen similar to Naniwa Shounen Tanteidan (2000)
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Team Batista Season 2: General Rouge no Gaisen(チーム・バチスタ2: ジェネラル・ルージュの凱旋 )

2010Japan
Novel AdaptationInvestigationMysteryMedical

Like Naniwa Shounen Tanteidan (2000), this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Investigation, and Mystery themes with a 60% similarity match.

Kohei Taguchi, a therapist working at Tojo University Hospital, teams up with the quirky Health Ministry official Keisuke Shiratori to solve a medical puzzle alongside brilliant emergency doctor Koichi Hayami. This intriguing case is based on the novel series "Team Batista" by Kaido Takeru.

Recommendation: Yokomizu Seishi Tanpenshu 4: Kindaichi Kosuke Kuyamu similar to Naniwa Shounen Tanteidan (2000)
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Yokomizu Seishi Tanpenshu 4: Kindaichi Kosuke Kuyamu(シリーズ横溝正史短編集IV~金田一耕助 悔やむ~)

2025Japan
Novel AdaptationInvestigationMysteryAnthology

Like Naniwa Shounen Tanteidan (2000), this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Investigation, and Mystery themes with a 60% similarity match.

Story 1: "The Devil's Nativity" [悪魔の降誕祭] A corpse is found in Kindaichi's office. >> Story 2: "The Woman in the Mirror" [鏡の中の女] Kindaichi looks into the inconsistency between a murder consultation interpreted by a lip-reading specialist from a dialogue between a man and a woman and the actual event. >> Story 3: "Lake Mud" [湖泥] A homicide occurs in a village where the historically rival Kitagami and Nishigami families have had conflicts for many years.

Recommendation: Doku (2012) similar to Naniwa Shounen Tanteidan (2000)
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Doku (2012)(赤川次郎原作 毒〈ポイズン〉)

2012Japan
Novel AdaptationInvestigationMysterySci-Fi

Like Naniwa Shounen Tanteidan (2000), this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Investigation, and Mystery themes with a 60% similarity match.

An invisible poison that causes death 24 hours after ingestion has become a popular topic online, sparking rumors of a deadly substance that allows for the perfect crime. This mysterious poison has caught the attention of the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department's Special Crimes Unit, where Sasamoto Naomi has recently been assigned. The origin of this lethal poison traces back to Professor Matsui Toichi, who supposedly created it while working at a university in Eastern Europe. Despite his disappearance, Matsui mysteriously appears before individuals facing difficult situations and offers them the poison, claiming they are free to use it as they wish. Among those who learn about this poison is magazine journalist Akimoto Shunji, who is facing a dilemma involving his relationship with Otsu Mayumi and his engagement to Koide Reika, the daughter of his company's president. Faced with pressure from Reika's father to marry her, Akimoto receives a bottle of the poison from Matsui and ultimately decides to use it to eliminate the obstacle in his path. Tragically, two days after the incident, Mayumi's lifeless body is discovered in an unexpected location.

Recommendation: Team Batista Season 4: Raden Meikyu similar to Naniwa Shounen Tanteidan (2000)
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Team Batista Season 4: Raden Meikyu(チーム・バチスタ4 螺鈿迷宮 )

2014Japan
Novel AdaptationInvestigationMysteryMedical

Like Naniwa Shounen Tanteidan (2000), this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Investigation, and Mystery themes with a 60% similarity match.

The narrative revolves around a rural hospital managed by the Sakuranomiya family, specializing in end-of-life treatment. The local community trusts the hospital completely. However, the plot thickens when a radiologist vanishes with a CT scan. What was the radiologist searching for, and what hidden truth is the family safeguarding about the hospital? Based on the book series "Team Batista" by Kaido Takeru.

Recommendation: Inpei Sousa similar to Naniwa Shounen Tanteidan (2000)
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Inpei Sousa(隠蔽捜査)

2014Japan
Novel AdaptationInvestigationMysteryDetective Male Lead

Like Naniwa Shounen Tanteidan (2000), this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Investigation, and Mystery themes with a 60% similarity match.

In "Cover-Up Investigation" by Konno Bin, the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Commissioner's Secretariat is overseen by Ryuzaki Shinya, a dedicated police official who leads the General Affairs Division. Ryuzaki is known for his unwavering principles and his focus on accountability, regardless of hierarchy. On the other hand, Itami Shuntaro, the head of the Criminal Investigations Department, is described as friendly, perceptive, and adaptable, with a thoughtful approach to his work and interactions with others.

Recommendation: Ikukyu Deka similar to Naniwa Shounen Tanteidan (2000)
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Ikukyu Deka(育休刑事)

2023Japan
Novel AdaptationInvestigationMysteryMiniseries

Like Naniwa Shounen Tanteidan (2000), this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Investigation, and Mystery themes with a 60% similarity match.

Akizuki Haruto, a police detective taking a break to care for his child, must use his parenting experiences to crack cases in this lighthearted mystery. Juggling fatherhood with his wife Saki, Haruto unexpectedly becomes a hostage during a robbery. Despite the dangerous situation, Haruto relies on his sharp eye for detail to gather evidence and discreetly contact his fellow officers for help. As he navigates the unfolding events, he must also tend to his son Ren's needs, such as changing diapers and feeding, bringing a unique twist to his crime-solving adventures.

Recommendation: Cha Chi Nan Tao similar to Naniwa Shounen Tanteidan (2000)
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Cha Chi Nan Tao(插翅难逃)

2002China
Novel AdaptationInvestigationMysteryCrime

Like Naniwa Shounen Tanteidan (2000), this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Investigation, and Mystery themes with a 60% similarity match.

Based on Luo Shi Xian's work "Cha Chi Nan Tao" ( ), the following information is derived.

Recommendation: Uwasa no Onna similar to Naniwa Shounen Tanteidan (2000)
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Uwasa no Onna(噂の女)

2018Japan
Novel AdaptationComedyInvestigationMysteryDeathMiniseriesRomance

Like Naniwa Shounen Tanteidan (2000), this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Comedy, Investigation, and Mystery themes with a 57% similarity match.

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

Recommendation: Harassment Game similar to Naniwa Shounen Tanteidan (2000)
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Harassment Game(ハラスメントゲーム)

2018Japan
Novel AdaptationComedyInvestigationMysteryBusinessDramaMiniseries

Like Naniwa Shounen Tanteidan (2000), this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Comedy, Investigation, and Mystery themes with a 57% similarity match.

Akitsu Wataru serves as the supervisor of the Toyama location for Maruo Holdings, a well-known supermarket chain. Following a certain incident, he is reassigned and relocates to a rural area with his family. Unexpectedly, Akitsu is summoned back to the main office to lead the compliance department. The CEO and board members harbor undisclosed intentions. The company faces multiple harassment problems, which Akitsu resolves using innovative approaches and strategies.

Recommendation: Keishicho Zero Gakari Season 4 similar to Naniwa Shounen Tanteidan (2000)
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Keishicho Zero Gakari Season 4(警視庁ゼロ係〜生活安全課なんでも相談室〜SEASON4)

2019Japan
Novel AdaptationComedyInvestigationMysteryEccentric Male LeadMiniseriesPolice Officer Male Lead

Like Naniwa Shounen Tanteidan (2000), this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Comedy, Investigation, and Mystery themes with a 57% similarity match.

Recommendation: Storm in Shanghai (2005) similar to Naniwa Shounen Tanteidan (2000)
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Storm in Shanghai (2005)(上海风云)

2005China
InvestigationMystery

Like Naniwa Shounen Tanteidan (2000), this drama also features Investigation and Mystery with a 50% similarity match.

Recommendation: A Mission similar to Naniwa Shounen Tanteidan (2000)
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A Mission(使命)

2005China
InvestigationMystery

Like Naniwa Shounen Tanteidan (2000), this drama also features Investigation and Mystery with a 50% similarity match.

The drama narrates the tale of Lin Yin, the Chief of Qingshui City Public Security Bureau

Recommendation: Hamidashi Keiji Jonetsu Kei Season 5 similar to Naniwa Shounen Tanteidan (2000)
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Hamidashi Keiji Jonetsu Kei Season 5(はみだし刑事情熱系 PART5)

2000Japan
ComedyInvestigationMysteryDramaPolice Department Setting

Like Naniwa Shounen Tanteidan (2000), this drama also features Comedy, Investigation, and Mystery themes with a 50% similarity match.

Recommendation: Hagure Keiji: Junjoha Series 13 similar to Naniwa Shounen Tanteidan (2000)
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Hagure Keiji: Junjoha Series 13(はぐれ刑事純情派 シリーズ13)

2000Japan
InvestigationMystery

Like Naniwa Shounen Tanteidan (2000), this drama also features Investigation and Mystery with a 50% similarity match.

Recommendation: Hamidashi Keiji Jonetsu Kei Season 7 similar to Naniwa Shounen Tanteidan (2000)
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Hamidashi Keiji Jonetsu Kei Season 7(はみだし刑事情熱系 PART7)

2003Japan
ComedyInvestigationMysteryDramaPolice Department Setting

Like Naniwa Shounen Tanteidan (2000), this drama also features Comedy, Investigation, and Mystery themes with a 50% similarity match.

Recommendation: Mr. Winner similar to Naniwa Shounen Tanteidan (2000)
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Mr. Winner(方谬神探)

2002Hong Kong
ComedyInvestigationMysteryActionDrama

Like Naniwa Shounen Tanteidan (2000), this drama also features Comedy, Investigation, and Mystery themes with a 50% similarity match.

Fong Tin Mow, a mischievous troublemaker known for his inherited arrogance from his father, faces a challenge from his fiancée Yau Siu Ching to change his ways before they can marry. In order to prove himself, Fong Tin Mow decides to enroll in the police cadet school with the goal of becoming the best officer in town. As he embarks on this journey, he encounters a series of unpredictable and exciting adventures on his path to transformation into Mr. Winner.

Recommendation: Twilight Investigation similar to Naniwa Shounen Tanteidan (2000)
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Twilight Investigation(囧探查過界)

2010Hong Kong
InvestigationMystery

Like Naniwa Shounen Tanteidan (2000), this drama also features Investigation and Mystery with a 50% similarity match.

Encore is a detective who handles typical cases like missing objects, missing individuals, infidelity, and similar matters. During an investigation involving infidelity with a group of models, Encore encounters Chung Yee Tak, whose mother went missing two decades ago. Following a drunk driving incident, only Encore can see Chung Yee Tak. Feeling stranded, she teams up with Encore to locate her missing mother. This partnership leads to a series of inquiries as they work together to solve Chung Yee Tak's invisibility issue and she aids Encore in his investigations using her newfound abilities.

Recommendation: Super Snoops similar to Naniwa Shounen Tanteidan (2000)
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Super Snoops(荃加福祿壽探案)

2011Hong Kong
ComedyInvestigationMysteryDramaMelodrama

Like Naniwa Shounen Tanteidan (2000), this drama also features Comedy, Investigation, and Mystery themes with a 50% similarity match.

Recommendation: Bullet Brain similar to Naniwa Shounen Tanteidan (2000)
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Bullet Brain(神探高倫布)

2013Hong Kong
InvestigationMystery

Like Naniwa Shounen Tanteidan (2000), this drama also features Investigation and Mystery with a 50% similarity match.

The plot takes place in 1960s Hong Kong, where Ko Tai Hei moves to and is encouraged by his father's friend, Kam Lo Yik, to join the police force. After sustaining a head injury from a gunshot, Hei's IQ unexpectedly increases due to bullet fragments in his brain. He transforms into a brilliant detective, but also becomes cold-hearted and willing to resort to unethical methods. He maintains a warmer relationship with his close friend Bao Ping On. Concerned about Hei's behavior, his boss assigns female officer Kam Yi Wa to secretly monitor him, but she ends up supporting Hei instead. Wa eventually falls in love with her colleague Choi Fei Lung. Hei's encounters with courtesan Szeto Nam, who resembles his first love Mui Mui, complicates the relationships further. Ping On, unable to watch Hei spiral out of control, attempts to intervene but inadvertently injures him, leading to unexpected consequences.

Recommendation: Hagure Keiji: Junjoha Series 14 similar to Naniwa Shounen Tanteidan (2000)
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Hagure Keiji: Junjoha Series 14(はぐれ刑事純情派 シリーズ14)

2001Japan
InvestigationMystery

Like Naniwa Shounen Tanteidan (2000), this drama also features Investigation and Mystery with a 50% similarity match.

Recommendation: Rookie (2001) similar to Naniwa Shounen Tanteidan (2000)
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Rookie (2001)(ルーキー!)

2001Japan
ComedyInvestigationMysteryDetective FictionDetective Male Lead

Like Naniwa Shounen Tanteidan (2000), this drama also features Comedy, Investigation, and Mystery themes with a 50% similarity match.

Aida Makoto, a 23-year-old newcomer to the police force, started his career as a rookie detective. Despite his lack of experience, Makoto is known for his friendly personality. He initially pursued a career in public service to navigate through tough economic times, taking various exams along the way. Surprisingly, the only exam he passed was for a police officer position. Assigned to a rural area in Okutama, Makoto anticipated a quiet and simple work life. However, he unexpectedly found himself assisting in the capture of a violent criminal, leading to a commendation and an offer to become a detective. Not one to involve himself in conflicts, Makoto was relieved to learn he would focus on public safety matters rather than criminal cases.

Recommendation: Central Ikegami Police similar to Naniwa Shounen Tanteidan (2000)
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Central Ikegami Police(こちら本池上署)

2002Japan
ComedyInvestigationMysteryAdapted From A MangaDrama

Like Naniwa Shounen Tanteidan (2000), this drama also features Comedy, Investigation, and Mystery themes with a 50% similarity match.

The chief of police in the working-class neighborhood Central Ikegami, named Keisuke, is often seen as lazy. However, appearances can be misleading! Despite graduating from a prestigious university, Keisuke simply chooses to live a modest life away from the office politics of advancing in rank. Nevertheless, the chief always comes through for the community when needed, and they value his down-to-earth approach. Many will be in for a surprise if they underestimate this seemingly unassuming crime-fighter!

Recommendation: Hagure Keiji: Junjoha Series 15 similar to Naniwa Shounen Tanteidan (2000)
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Hagure Keiji: Junjoha Series 15(はぐれ刑事純情派 シリーズ15)

2002Japan
InvestigationMystery

Like Naniwa Shounen Tanteidan (2000), this drama also features Investigation and Mystery with a 50% similarity match.

Recommendation: Hamidashi Keiji Jonetsu Kei Season 8 similar to Naniwa Shounen Tanteidan (2000)
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Hamidashi Keiji Jonetsu Kei Season 8(はみだし刑事情熱系 最終章)

2004Japan
ComedyInvestigationMysteryDramaPolice Department Setting

Like Naniwa Shounen Tanteidan (2000), this drama also features Comedy, Investigation, and Mystery themes with a 50% similarity match.

Recommendation: Hagure Keiji: Junjoha Series 16 similar to Naniwa Shounen Tanteidan (2000)
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Hagure Keiji: Junjoha Series 16(はぐれ刑事純情派 シリーズ16)

2003Japan
InvestigationMystery

Like Naniwa Shounen Tanteidan (2000), this drama also features Investigation and Mystery with a 50% similarity match.

Recommendation: Hagure Keiji: Junjoha Series 17 similar to Naniwa Shounen Tanteidan (2000)
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Hagure Keiji: Junjoha Series 17(はぐれ刑事純情派 シリーズ17)

2004Japan
InvestigationMystery

Like Naniwa Shounen Tanteidan (2000), this drama also features Investigation and Mystery with a 50% similarity match.

Recommendation: Bengoshi no Kuzu similar to Naniwa Shounen Tanteidan (2000)
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Bengoshi no Kuzu(弁護士のくず)

2006Japan
ComedyInvestigationMysteryLawLawyer Male Lead

Like Naniwa Shounen Tanteidan (2000), this drama also features Comedy, Investigation, and Mystery themes with a 50% similarity match.

Toyokawa Etsushi and Ito Hideaki are making their debut together in a brand new legal drama. The series, titled "Bengoshi no Kuzu," is based on a work by Iura Hideo and is currently being serialized in Big Comic Original. The protagonist, Kuzu Motohito, also known as the "scum lawyer," will go to great lengths to secure a victory in court. He believes that lawyers do not necessarily serve justice, but rather aim to protect their clients. Despite his rough exterior and questionable morals, Kuzu follows his own motto of using the law to help rather than harm.

Recommendation: Fujoshi Deka similar to Naniwa Shounen Tanteidan (2000)
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Fujoshi Deka(腐女子デカ)

2008Japan
ComedyInvestigationMysteryMiniseriesPolice Officer Female Lead

Like Naniwa Shounen Tanteidan (2000), this drama also features Comedy, Investigation, and Mystery themes with a 50% similarity match.

Hoshi Akiko is a law enforcement officer who is a fan of yaoi manga. She becomes excited when there is a case involving an attractive man, and she approaches solving the cases in her own distinctive manner.

Recommendation: Mousou Deka! similar to Naniwa Shounen Tanteidan (2000)
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Mousou Deka!(モウソウ刑事)

2011Japan
ComedyInvestigationMysteryFemale Centered PlotShort Length Series

Like Naniwa Shounen Tanteidan (2000), this drama also features Comedy, Investigation, and Mystery themes with a 50% similarity match.

A costume play competition takes place at the Shayoukan hotel (Sunset Mansion) situated on a remote island. An unusual murder of the hotel proprietor takes place. The potential culprits are identified as the different young men and women who were in the hall around the time of the murder, including the vocalist Matsui Rena who was invited as a judge for the competition. Suddenly, the imaginative detective Matsui Jurina appears. She begins to investigate the suspects and their possible involvement in the murder, arriving at imaginative conclusions. Will she be able to uncover the true perpetrator...?

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Shirato Osamu no Jikenbo(白戸修の事件簿)

2012Japan
ComedyInvestigationMysteryDramaMiniseries

Like Naniwa Shounen Tanteidan (2000), this drama also features Comedy, Investigation, and Mystery themes with a 50% similarity match.

In his second year as an unemployed college graduate, Shirato Osamu (played by Chiba Yudai) is known for his kind-hearted nature and shy demeanor. Despite being overlooked by girls, his life takes an unexpected turn when he reunites with his childhood friend Kurosaki Hitoshi (portrayed by Hongo Kanata). Shirato finds himself unexpectedly popular due to some incidents, leading him into various troublesome situations. Although he would prefer to focus on finding a job, he struggles to turn away from the cases he becomes involved in.

Recommendation: Honjitsu wa Taian Nari similar to Naniwa Shounen Tanteidan (2000)
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Honjitsu wa Taian Nari(本日は大安なり)

2012Japan
ComedyInvestigationMysteryMiniseriesRomance

Like Naniwa Shounen Tanteidan (2000), this drama also features Comedy, Investigation, and Mystery themes with a 50% similarity match.

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

Recommendation: Asadora Satsujin Jiken similar to Naniwa Shounen Tanteidan (2000)
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Asadora Satsujin Jiken(朝ドラ殺人事件)

2012Japan
ComedyInvestigationMysteryMiniseriesSupernatural

Like Naniwa Shounen Tanteidan (2000), this drama also features Comedy, Investigation, and Mystery themes with a 50% similarity match.

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