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Nanji no Na(汝の名)

2022Japan
Abandonment IssuesNovel AdaptationCodependencyDishonest Female LeadDramaFake IdentityHidden PersonalityHorrorInferiority ComplexMean Female LeadObsessive Female LeadSisters' RelationshipThriller

Aso Toko, a youthful leader with both charm and skill, contrasts with her sister, Aso Hisae, who possesses a different demeanor. Hisae seeks solace in her pottery studio to mend her heartache. While Toko sees Hisae as merely convenient, Hisae willingly aids her sister, leading to an unusual relationship between them. However, when a mysterious man enters Toko's life, their hidden past is revealed, causing a shift in the sisters' dynamics.

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The Enticement(诱惑)

2019China
Novel AdaptationDramaThrillerSuspense

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Prior to his passing, Chen Tian Nuo, the President of Tian Nuo Group, gifted two valuable Dong Qichang paintings worth 200 million to Xia Wei, who is a descendant of the Xia family. At the time, Tian Nuo Group was on the verge of bankruptcy due to financial difficulties. In a desperate attempt to save the company, Chen Jin Yu, the eldest son of the Tian Nuo Group, hatches a plan to bring Xia Wei into the family in order to gain access to the wealth associated with the paintings. (Baidu)

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Game no Tatsujin(ゲームの達人)

2000Japan
Novel AdaptationDramaThrillerMiniseriesSuspense

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

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Jiken(事件)

2023Japan
Novel AdaptationDramaThrillerMiniseriesSuspense

Like Nanji no Na, this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Drama, and Thriller themes with a 20% similarity match.

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

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Ashura no Gotoku(阿修羅のごとく)

2025Japan
Novel AdaptationDramaSisters' Relationship1970sFamily RelationshipMiniseries

Like Nanji no Na, this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Drama, and Sisters' Relationship themes with a 19% similarity match.

On a cold winter day, the four Takezawa sisters - Ikebana instructor Tsunako, homemaker Makiko, librarian Takiko, and server Sakiko - reunite after a long time apart. Takiko suspects that their father, Kotaro, may have a secret lover and child. Despite the disbelief from her sisters, they agree to keep this information from their mother, Fuji. However, this revelation leads to the uncovering of hidden conflicts and secrets within the women's lives.

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Yi Shuang Xiu Hua Xie(一双绣花鞋)

2003China
Novel AdaptationDramaThrillerInvestigationMysterySuspense

Like Nanji no Na, this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Drama, and Thriller themes with a 19% similarity match.

Prior to the liberation of Chongqing, Ye Da Long led a team from the PLA on secret missions in the area. Following the downfall of the national army, possessing the hidden spy list became crucial in controlling the underground network of Chongqing. Military special agent Ji Yu Tang has been feeling uneasy recently after discovering a pair of embroidered shoes in his boss Lin NanXuan's coffin during the funeral. Shen Chao took over as the head of public security after the liberation of the mountainous city of Chongqing.

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Royal Family(로열 패밀리)

2011South Korea
Novel AdaptationDramaThrillerBusinessOlder Woman-Younger ManSuspense

Like Nanji no Na, this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Drama, and Thriller themes with a 19% similarity match.

The tale of Kim In Sook's struggle against overwhelming challenges to ascend within the ranks of JK Group, aided by her childhood friend, lawyer Han Ji Hoon. After marrying into a wealthy chaebol family, In Sook finds her life transformed into a nightmare. Her in-laws regard her as a mere opportunist, sidelining her for years. Following the tragic death of her husband in a helicopter crash, her mother-in-law seizes custody of her son. Enter Han Ji Hoon, the formidable new attorney for the family, who has a history with In Sook. He is resolute in his mission to end the oppressive circumstances that have plagued her for nearly two decades. When In Sook finally reaches her breaking point and devises an audacious plan to seize control of the family business, Ji Hoon stands by her side, willing to sacrifice everything. Together, they embark on a perilous double game.

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64 (2015)(64)

2015Japan
Novel AdaptationDramaThrillerInvestigationMiniseriesMysterySuspense

Like Nanji no Na, this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Drama, and Thriller themes with a 18% similarity match.

Amidst a dispute between the public relations office of D Prefectural Police and the correspondents club regarding the anonymity of perpetrators, it has been decided that a director from the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department will visit the family of the victim in a significant unsolved case from 1989, just a week before the statute of limitations expires. The case involves the kidnapping and murder of Shoko-chan, which remains the most heinous crime in the history of D Prefectural Police. The family of the victim has declined the director's offer to extend condolences. A strict confidentiality order has been issued for all individuals involved in the case, including the investigators from that time. This has created a barrier between the Criminal Investigations Department and the Police Affairs Department. Additionally, a mysterious memo has surfaced, followed by a new kidnapping that bears a striking resemblance to the 1989 case just before the director's scheduled visit.

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Rika: Reverse(リカ~リバース~)

2021Japan
Novel AdaptationDramaThrillerFamilyMiniseriesRomanceSuspense

Like Nanji no Na, this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Drama, and Thriller themes with a 18% similarity match.

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

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Kami no Tsuki(紙の月)

2014Japan
Novel AdaptationDramaThrillerInvestigationMiniseriesMysterySuspense

Like Nanji no Na, this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Drama, and Thriller themes with a 18% similarity match.

Rinka Umezawa, a homemaker, seeks out small joys in life. Her husband, Masabumi, is committed to supporting her. The couple does not have any children. Rinka decides to take on a part-time job at a bank, where she visits clients' homes and occasionally assists them with household tasks, earning their trust. During one visit to client Kojo Hirabayashi's home, she encounters his grandson Kota, who asks for money. This interaction has a profound impact on Rinka. Subsequently, she steals one hundred million yen from the bank and disappears. Two years later, Rinka's former classmates Yuko Okazaki and Aki Nakaji uncover her embezzlement scheme and confront their own inner demons.

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Copyface(コピーフェイス〜消された私〜)

2016Japan
Novel AdaptationDramaThrillerMelodramaMiniseriesRomanceSuspense

Like Nanji no Na, this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Drama, and Thriller themes with a 18% similarity match.

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

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Mask Girl(마스크걸)

2023South Korea
DramaFake IdentityInferiority ComplexThrillerBlack ComedyComedyGraphic ViolenceLive Streamer Female LeadMiniseriesMysteryNoirNudityRevengeSuspense

Like Nanji no Na, this drama also features Drama, Fake Identity, Inferiority Complex, and Thriller themes with a 17% similarity match.

Kim Mo Mi, an ordinary woman working in an office, struggles with low self-esteem about her looks. While working as an internet broadcast host with a mask on, she finds herself entangled in various events. Joo Oh Nam, her colleague, secretly admires her. He, too, lacks confidence in his appearance and finds solace in watching online broadcasts. Their paths will unexpectedly intersect, leading to a significant turn of events.

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Shokuzai(贖罪)

2012Japan
Novel AdaptationDramaHorrorThrillerInvestigationKidnappingManipulative SiblingMultiple MainsMurderMysteryPsychologicalRapeRevengeSuspense

Like Nanji no Na, this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Drama, Horror, and Thriller themes with a 17% similarity match.

The tragic death of a young girl named Emili shocks the residents of a small village in Japan. Emili's classmates discover her violated body while they were playing together, but the identity of the killer remains a mystery. Emili's mother, Asako, devastated by grief, places a curse on the four girls for claiming not to remember the killer's face. Each girl will face consequences for their silence in their own way. Haunted by Asako's words and burdened by the curse, the four girls are thrust into adulthood, leading to a series of tragic events.

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Goddess Bless You from Death(สิงสาลาตาย)

2025Thailand
DramaHorrorNovel AdaptationThrillerDetective Male LeadDetective Supporting CharacterFantasyGay RomanceGhost-seeing Male LeadInvestigationLGBTQ+MysteryRomanceSuspense

Like Nanji no Na, this drama also features Drama, Horror, Novel Adaptation, and Thriller themes with a 17% similarity match.

Thup, a young orphan endowed with remarkable senses, finds himself drawn into a decades-spanning murder investigation alongside Singha, a more pragmatic individual who dismisses anything related to the supernatural. However, the complexities they encounter challenge rationality; the case is intertwined with age-old beliefs, mystical influences, and the most sinister aspects of human longing. Every five years, new victims are enticed by their faith—lured to temples through spiritual fervor, only to end up being sacrificed in a malevolent ritual designed to extend the killer's lifespan. Thup and Singha must merge forensic analysis with ancient magic, confronting dangers that are both seen and unseen. As the truth emerges, the barriers between them begin to dissolve, leading to an unexpected closeness between these once-reluctant partners.

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King of Legend(傳奇之王)

2012China
Novel AdaptationDramaThrillerActionHistoricalMilitaryRevengeSuspense

Like Nanji no Na, this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Drama, and Thriller themes with a 17% similarity match.

Sailing enthusiast Lin Tian Long leads a life of relative comfort, until his wedding day when he is falsely accused of treason and imprisoned in the depths of Prison Number 7. Believed to be deceased by the world, except for one individual, Tian Long finds solace in the company of a fellow inmate who was once a teacher to the Emperor and has been incarcerated for 16 years. Nearly two decades later, Tian Long escapes from captivity, armed with knowledge gained during his imprisonment, seeking vengeance on the three men responsible for his wrongful incarceration. This narrative is inspired by Alexandre Dumas' novel "The Count of Monte Cristo."

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The Ten Deadly Sins(十宗罪)

2016China
Novel AdaptationDramaHorrorActionDetective FictionInvestigationMysterySuspense

Like Nanji no Na, this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Drama, and Horror themes with a 17% similarity match.

Hua Long, Su Mei, Bao Zhan, and Professor Liang form the SIG (Special Investigation Group), specializing in solving complex homicide cases. As they work on unraveling these difficult investigations, each member encounters personal risks, deceit, and personal development. This narrative is inspired by the book "The Ten Deadly Sins" written by Zhi Zhu.

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Namonaki Fukushuusha ZEGEN(名もなき復讐者 ZEGEN)

2019Japan
Novel AdaptationDramaThrillerInvestigationMiniseriesMysteryRevengeSuspense

Like Nanji no Na, this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Drama, and Thriller themes with a 17% similarity match.

The series follows the story of the main character "Zegen" as he pursues vengeance following his wife's tragic death. Li Xue Lan arrives in Japan to seek employment to cover her husband's medical expenses back in China. With Zegen's help, she starts working at a massage parlor in Kawasaki. Worried about her situation due to her temporary visa, he suggests a fake marriage with an older man. Inspired by Jou Tomioka's novel.

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Haunted Mansion(โนราโหงโรง)

2025Thailand
DramaHorrorThrillerGhostSupernaturalSupernatural BeingSuspenseWeb Series

Like Nanji no Na, this drama also features Drama, Horror, and Thriller themes with a 17% similarity match.

A century-old curse resurfaces when a couple unable to have children takes in a mysterious girl. Unbeknownst to them, the spirit of a sorrowful dancer named Nora is observing, poised to exact vengeance for the anguish she endured in the past.

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Fatal Marriage (2023)(致命婚姻)

2023China
DramaHidden PersonalityThrillerFilmed VerticallyPoisoningShort Length SeriesSlight RomanceSuspenseWeb Series

Like Nanji no Na, this drama also features Drama, Hidden Personality, and Thriller themes with a 16% similarity match.

Following a prolonged period of serious illness, Chen Yu Wei made a shocking realization that the medication she had been using was causing harm to her health. Additionally, she uncovered that her seemingly devoted husband was engaging in an affair with their nanny, whom she had personally hired. Despite being aware of the betrayal, Chen Yu Wei was unable to confront her husband. She found herself trapped in the marriage and had to devise a plan to protect herself.

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Kaiki Dai Kazoku(怪奇大家族)

2004Japan
DramaHorrorThrillerComedyFamilyGhostGhost-seeing Male LeadSupernaturalSuspense

Like Nanji no Na, this drama also features Drama, Horror, and Thriller themes with a 16% similarity match.

The Imawano family relocates to a new home rumored to be haunted. Shortly after moving in, the grandfather, Fuchio, passes away, leaving behind his wife, daughter, son-in-law, and two grandchildren. That evening, Kiyoshi, the grandson, receives a message from Fuchio instructing him to meet at the room behind The Room Which Will Not Open at 2 AM. Upon arrival, Kiyoshi encounters his grandfather's spirit and learns about the family's psychic abilities to communicate with spirits. Fuchio reveals a looming catastrophe that only Kiyoshi can prevent. This show is both humorous and slightly eerie, with an endearing cast and a comedic tone similar to the Addams Family, but with a distinct Japanese twist.

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Sky High 2(スカイハイ 2)

2004Japan
DramaHorrorThrillerActionAdapted From A MangaMartial ArtsMiniseriesSupernaturalSuspense

Like Nanji no Na, this drama also features Drama, Horror, and Thriller themes with a 16% similarity match.

Following the triumph of the initial drama series and a full-length film, "Sky High" returns with an even more captivating storyline! Izuko, the enchanting guardian of the "Gate of Rancor", once again guides lost spirits on their journey to find closure. The "Gate of Rancor" is the destination for spirits who have met a sudden end through murder. At this place, Izuko, a youthful and beautiful gatekeeper, presents the departed souls with three choices. They can either accept their unjust demise and move on to the afterlife for a chance at rebirth, reject their fate and linger as wandering spirits in the mortal realm, or opt to curse someone in exchange for damnation in hell. In each episode, Izuko escorts these restless spirits back to the living world to uncover the truths behind their deaths, aiding them in choosing their final destination. The unique perspective of these deceased individuals adds depth and inspiration to the series, shedding light on the essence and significance of life. (TV Asahi)

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Galileo Season 2(ガリレオ)

2013Japan
Novel AdaptationDramaThrillerDetective FictionInvestigationMysteryPhysicsProfessor Male LeadSuspense

Like Nanji no Na, this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Drama, and Thriller themes with a 16% similarity match.

Manabu Yukawa, the brilliant physicist, is known for his exceptional talents and flawless character. Despite his good looks, athletic abilities, and sharp intellect, he has a disdain for children and can exhibit unreasonable behavior, earning him the nickname "the eccentric Galileo" among his peers. How will the clever Galileo tackle the otherworldly puzzles presented to him this time? Misa Kishitani, a detective with the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department's investigation unit, prides herself on her intelligence but also has a sadistic streak. A new addition to the TV series, her role will take on the responsibilities previously held by Kaoru Uchiumi. Taken from the novels "Galileo no Kunou", "Seijo no Kyuusai", "Kyozou no Doukeshi", and "Kindan no Majutsu" by Higashino Keigo.

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The Fake Show(The Fake Show)

2018Japan
DramaHorrorThrillerDoppelgangerStalker Supporting CharacterStalkingSuspenseWeb SeriesYouTuber Male Lead

Like Nanji no Na, this drama also features Drama, Horror, and Thriller themes with a 16% similarity match.

In today's world, our identity is closely tied to our online accounts. Imagine the scenario where someone who looks just like you steals your account. This is exactly what happened to Japan's top YouTuber, Shotaro, when his YouTube account was compromised by a doppelganger who posted inappropriate pranks pretending to be the real Shotaro. (hajime - YouTube)

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Rika (2019)(リカ)

2019Japan
Novel AdaptationDramaThrillerCheatingFamilyMiniseriesRomanceStalkingSuspense

Like Nanji no Na, this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Drama, and Thriller themes with a 16% similarity match.

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

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Tokyo Vice Season 2(TOKYO VICE Season2)

2024Japan
Novel AdaptationDramaThrillerCo-producedCrimeInvestigationMiniseriesMysterySuspense

Like Nanji no Na, this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Drama, and Thriller themes with a 16% similarity match.

Drawing inspiration from the memoir "Tokyo Vice: An American Journalist Covering the Police Beat in Japan" by Jake Adelstein, this project is a joint production with the United States.

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Hi no Jujika(緋の十字架)

2005Japan
Novel AdaptationDramaFake IdentityFirst LoveLove TriangleLove Hate RelationshipReligionRomanceWar

Like Nanji no Na, this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Drama, and Fake Identity themes with a 16% similarity match.

Based on the work "La Symphonie Pastor" by Andre Gide.

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Sunrise on the River(江河日上)

2024China
Novel AdaptationDramaThrillerCity SettingEnvironmental IssuesInvestigationMysterySocial IssuesSuspense

Like Nanji no Na, this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Drama, and Thriller themes with a 16% similarity match.

In H province's Qijiang City, an outbreak of blue-green algae occurred. Vice Mayor Wang Wu, responsible for environmental protection, had to take a break from his duties due to exhaustion. Renowned environmental protection expert Lin Han Jiang was appointed as the new director of the Environmental Protection Bureau of Qijiang City. Upon assuming his new role, Lin Han Jiang discovered that cyanobacteria posed a significant environmental threat, as revealed by years of water sample testing in Qijiang. With the organization's support, Lin Han Jiang fearlessly investigated the true cause of the blue-green algae outbreak, determined not only to address the immediate issue but also to improve the overall water quality of the Qijiang River. Addressing the root causes of environmental pollution in Qijiang was crucial, involving not just the city's largest industrial park but also the night market and boiler plant, all of which impacted residents' daily lives. Balancing economic growth with ecological preservation presented a challenging dilemma. Despite the obstacles, Lin Han Jiang remained steadfast in his commitment, ultimately restoring clean water and green landscapes to Qijiang while providing a model for effective ecological and economic harmony.

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Mottomo Tooi Ginga SP(最も遠い銀河)

2013Japan
Novel AdaptationDramaThrillerDeathInvestigationMiniseriesMurderMysterySuspense

Like Nanji no Na, this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Drama, and Thriller themes with a 16% similarity match.

Detective Seiichiro Watari from the Otaru Police Precinct in Hokkaido is retiring soon with unresolved business from seven years ago. The unidentified skeleton of a woman was discovered in the sea of Otaru, halting the investigation. Watari is determined to identify her before leaving the precinct. Three years after retirement, he stumbles upon a clue that could solve the case, despite his limited life expectancy. With the help of detective Kaoru Saotome, he begins reinvestigating, much to the dismay of his wife Suzuko. They travel to Tokyo to meet a jewelry designer who provided a clue, but she has mysteriously disappeared. Watari's obsession with the case stems from the tragic drowning of his daughter Kozue 20 years ago. As he delves deeper, he encounters architect Haruyuki Kiryu, whose connection to the case remains unclear. Kiryu is determined to succeed in his company, even as he becomes involved with Akane Seike, the president's daughter who bears a striking resemblance to his deceased girlfriend. Their entangled fates lead to a dangerous pursuit of ambition and truth.

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Utsubokazura no Yume(ウツボカズラの夢)

2017Japan
Novel AdaptationDramaThrillerInvestigationMiniseriesMysteryPsychological ManipulationSuspenseTransformation

Like Nanji no Na, this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Drama, and Thriller themes with a 16% similarity match.

Saito Mifuyu, an 18-year-old girl from Nagano, had a simple upbringing. After her mother passed away, her father brought his new partner into their home, leaving Mifuyu feeling displaced. She received an invitation from her late mother's cousin, Kashimada Naoko, to stay at their luxurious house in Tokyo. Feeling envious of their wealth, Mifuyu decided to integrate herself into the Kashimada family. In the process, she transformed into a cunning girl who manipulated others to achieve her desires, much like a pitcher plant.

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Yuganda Hamon(歪んだ波紋)

2019Japan
Novel AdaptationDramaThrillerDeathMiniseriesNews Station SettingReporter Male LeadSuicideSuspense

Like Nanji no Na, this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Drama, and Thriller themes with a 16% similarity match.

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

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Otto yo, Shinde Kurenai ka(夫よ、死んでくれないか)

2025Japan
Novel AdaptationDramaThrillerDeathInvestigationMurderMysteryRevengeSuspense

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As they entered their late thirties, Komoto Maya, Kagami Riko, and Sakaki Yurika realized they regretted marrying for the sake of happiness. They started to feel the limitations of their careers and questioned the direction of their lives. These three college classmates often went out for drinks together, sharing complaints about their husbands and releasing their pent-up frustrations. One fateful evening, Maya and Riko were summoned to Yurika's home, where she shockingly confessed, "I have killed my husband!" Subsequently, Maya's husband mysteriously disappeared, setting off a chain of events that would alter the destinies of these three women. Thus begins the tale of their vengeance as they strive to reclaim the happiness stolen from them by their marriages.

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Kanojotachi no Hanzai(彼女たちの犯罪)

2023Japan
Novel AdaptationDramaThrillerDetective Female LeadHousewife LeadInvestigationMiniseriesMysterySuspense

Like Nanji no Na, this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Drama, and Thriller themes with a 16% similarity match.

Himura Mayumi, Jinno Yukari, and Kumazawa Riko come from diverse backgrounds with seemingly no connections between them. However, their lives take unexpected turns due to a missing woman's case, leading to the revelation of their hidden secrets and the truth behind the investigation. Himura Mayumi, a 32-year-old single woman working in the public relations department of a large clothing company, faces challenges at work and desires marriage as an escape. Despite her longing for ordinary happiness, the prospect of marriage now brings her anxiety. Jinno Yukari, a 34-year-old housewife from a wealthy family, leads a seemingly comfortable life but feels lonely due to the lack of children and her husband's distant behavior. Like Himura Mayumi, she also yearns for ordinary happiness. Meanwhile, Kumazawa Riko, a 29-year-old rookie detective, recently joined the detective division and shares the same desire for a sense of ordinary happiness in her life.

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Saiko no Obahan Nakajima Haruko Season 3(最高のオバハン 中島ハルコ~マダム・イン・ちょこっとだけバンコク~)

2025Japan
Novel AdaptationDrama

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Unable to stay in Japan any longer, Haruko decides to venture to Thailand and Cambodia to assist people with their issues using her straightforward yet compassionate approach

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Izakaya Fuji(居酒屋ふじ)

2017Japan
Novel AdaptationDrama

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Eiichi Nishio is a young actor with aspirations, though he is not widely recognized yet and often lands roles as a lifeless character. While strolling through Nakameguro in Tokyo, he comes across Izakaya Fuji, a restaurant/bar he had previously seen on a woman's Instagram profile. Intrigued, he decides to enter and encounters Nao Omori and other actors who frequent the place. This experience is inspired by the 2015 novel "Izakaya Fuji" by Kuriyama Keisuke.

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New Human Market(인간시장)

2004South Korea
Novel AdaptationDrama

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Recommendation: Jie Hun Shi Nian similar to Nanji no Na
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Jie Hun Shi Nian(结婚十年)

2002China
Novel AdaptationDrama

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It discusses the highs and lows faced by a young couple from the initial year to the tenth year of their marriage.

Recommendation: Ni Shi Ping Guo Wo Shi Li similar to Nanji no Na
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Ni Shi Ping Guo Wo Shi Li(你是苹果我是梨)

2007China
Novel AdaptationDrama

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Based on the book "You're the Apple of My Eye" by Wan Fang.

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My Three Fathers(爸爸父亲爹)

2015China
Novel AdaptationDrama

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Recommendation: Ii Onna similar to Nanji no Na
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Ii Onna(いい女)

2006Japan
Novel AdaptationDrama

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Based on Fujimoto Hitomi's book "Ii Onna," the following information is derived.

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Deka Kurokawa Suzuki(デカ黒川鈴木)

2012Japan
Novel AdaptationDrama

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Kurokawa Suzuki, portrayed by Itao, is a detective known for his exceptional deduction skills, yet he is also known for being emotionally sensitive towards his subordinates' rumors and his wife's dark sense of humor. One of his colleagues, Shiraishi (played by Tanabe), is an optimistic detective who is oblivious to his own shortcomings. Another colleague, Akagi (played by Tanaka), is considered the most conventional officer at the police station. Despite their lack of teamwork, the trio must work together to solve the challenging cases that arise in their town, as depicted in the detective novel series "Inaka no Keiji" by Takita Michio.

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Mysterious Summer(不可思议的夏天)

2014China
DramaHorrorThrillerAnthologyInvestigationMelodramaMysteryRomanceSuspenseWeb Series

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The depths of strangers' hearts hold mysteries that remain unknown to others. If one could glimpse their perspective, what revelations would unfold? Within the residents of Beijing, there exist worlds of ambition, deceit, yearning, distrust, terror, affection, and animosity. Each of the fifteen individuals inhabiting the city carries what appears to be a distinct tale, yet their lives may be intertwined in ways yet to be discovered.

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Barrack O'Karma(金宵大廈)

2019Hong Kong
DramaHorrorThrillerCurseInvestigationMysteryRomanceSupernaturalSupernatural PhenomenaSuspense

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The plot centers around the otherworldly experiences of 10 individuals, such as the puzzling vanishing of a single mother's child, the peculiar behavior of a bookstore proprietor, a fanatical otaku observing his neighbor, and the sudden arrival of a young wife pushing a closed baby stroller. (JayneStars)

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The Murky Stream(탁류)

2025South Korea
Novel AdaptationDramaThrillerActionAge GapHistoricalHistorical FictionJoseon DynastySuspenseWeb Series

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In the chaotic era of Joseon, a captivating story of intertwined destinies emerges, where the previously clear waters of the Gyeonggang River have become a murky flow. Jang Si Yul, a man who conceals his history to navigate life as a gangster, Choi Eun, a quick-witted and principled individual, and Jung Cheon, an idealist aiming to be an upright official, find their fates connected in a realm where justice is rare and survival requires sacrifices.

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Sakurako-san no Ashimoto ni wa Shitai ga Umatteiru(櫻子さんの足下には死体が埋まっている)

2017Japan
Novel AdaptationDramaThrillerDetective FictionEccentric Female LeadInvestigationMiniseriesMysteryOsteologistSuspense

Like Nanji no Na, this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Drama, and Thriller themes with a 15% similarity match.

Upon their first encounter, Shoutarou Tatewaki is certain that meeting Sakurako Kujou will have a lasting impact on his life. Initially suspecting her involvement in a local disappearance, he soon discovers her expertise in analyzing bone specimens. Sakurako possesses an extensive collection of reconstructed animal bones, yet she longs for more human remains, much to the disapproval of those around her. As Shoutarou joins the peculiar osteologist on various unsolved cases involving decomposing bodies, they find themselves entangled in a series of mysterious incidents. Could there be a larger enigma unfolding in their lives? "Sakurako-san no Ashimoto ni wa Shitai ga Umatteiru" follows the unlikely duo as they demonstrate that while bones reveal how one perished, it is only through people that their life stories can be told.

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Haburashi / Onna Tomodachi(はぶらし/女友だち)

2016Japan
Novel AdaptationDramaThrillerDomestic ViolenceExtramarital AffairFemale Centered PlotInfidelityMiniseriesScreenwriter Female LeadSuspense

Like Nanji no Na, this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Drama, and Thriller themes with a 15% similarity match.

High school classmates, Furusawa Mizue and popular scriptwriter Makabe Suzune, had similar dreams in their youth. However, after 20 years, Mizue shows up at Suzune's home on a rainy night with her young son. Struggling with job loss, financial difficulties, and homelessness, Mizue asks Suzune for a place to stay temporarily. As the temporary stay turns into a longer commitment, Suzune's daily life and work are disrupted. Strange incidents begin occurring in Suzune's surroundings, triggering forgotten memories and rekindling dormant feelings between the two old classmates. This story is based on the novel "Haburashi" by Kondo Fumie.

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Zai Guo Ba Yin(再过把瘾)

2011China
Novel AdaptationDramaRomance

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Based on the book "Content in Death" written by Wang Shuo.

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Goddess of Mercy (2011)(新玉观音)

2011China
Novel AdaptationDramaRomance

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Recommendation: See Without Looking similar to Nanji no Na
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See Without Looking(推拿)

2013China
Novel AdaptationDramaBlindness

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Recommendation: Saiko no Obahan Nakajima Haruko Season 2 similar to Nanji no Na
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Saiko no Obahan Nakajima Haruko Season 2(最高のオバハン中島ハルコ2)

2022Japan
Novel AdaptationDramaMiniseries

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Based on the book series "The Incredible Grandmother" by Mariko Hayashi.

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Tracks in the Snowy Forest (2016)(雪海)

2016China
Novel AdaptationDramaWar

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Based on Qu Bo's novel "Footprints in the Snow-covered Woods" ( ).

Recommendation: Fei Chang Da Dang similar to Nanji no Na
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Fei Chang Da Dang(非常搭檔)

2016China
DramaThrillerSuspense

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