Nine-Tailed Fox (2008) - Asian drama recommendation
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Nine-Tailed Fox (2008)(구미호)

2008South Korea
CGIDeathFantasyGhost-seeing Male LeadHistoricalHorrorMild GoreMultiple MainsMurderNine-tailed FoxRevengeSuspense

For more than four centuries, the Lee family has preserved a secret tradition aimed at stopping the rise of the gumiho

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Nine Tailed Fox 2008

Recommendation: Demon Out of Chang An similar to Nine-Tailed Fox (2008)
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Demon Out of Chang An(妖出长安)

2016China
DeathFantasyHistoricalHorrorMurderSuspenseActionHistorical FictionInvestigationMysterySerial KillingsTang Dynasty

Like Nine-Tailed Fox (2008), this drama also features Death, Fantasy, Historical, Horror, Murder, and Suspense themes with a 33% similarity match.

The passing of a Uyghur guard in Chang'an initiates a string of unusual murders. It is crucial to investigate and clarify these enigmatic deaths to avoid potential political turmoil.

Recommendation: Demon Book similar to Nine-Tailed Fox (2008)
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Demon Book(귀서)

2008South Korea
DeathHistoricalHorrorMultiple MainsMurderSuspenseGoreHistorical FigureInvestigationMysteryPalace Guard Male LeadPalaceQueen Munjeong

Like Nine-Tailed Fox (2008), this drama also features Death, Historical, Horror, Multiple Mains, Murder, and Suspense themes with a 32% similarity match.

Following the unexpected passing of Injong, a series of bizarre deaths starts to afflict the palace in quick succession. Sa Hyeon, the leader of the Royal Guards and a lifelong friend of Injong, delves into the enigmas surrounding these disturbing events.

Recommendation: Story of Immortal similar to Nine-Tailed Fox (2008)
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Story of Immortal(搜神记)

2012China
FantasyHistoricalHorrorSuspenseChinese MythologyMartial ArtsThriller

Like Nine-Tailed Fox (2008), this drama also features Fantasy, Historical, Horror, and Suspense themes with a 27% similarity match.

The horror anthology "Sou Shen Ji" consists of five distinct stories inspired by the mobile game of the same title. The game itself is based on Gan Bao's novel from the Jin Dynasty, as well as "Shan Hai Jing" and other mysterious Chinese literary works. It creatively incorporates traditional Chinese immortal elements, offering players a vibrant and fantastical world to explore. The game's main features include collecting, nurturing, and battling various monsters. Players can capture hundreds of monsters and train them using a magical pot. Moreover, unique gameplay modes like "Town Demon Tower," "Explore Other Worlds," and "Imperial Soul Fighting" provide players with a diverse and enchanting Xianxia gaming experience.

Recommendation: Gibang Horror Story similar to Nine-Tailed Fox (2008)
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Gibang Horror Story(기방괴담)

2008South Korea
HorrorMultiple MainsSuspense

Like Nine-Tailed Fox (2008), this drama also features Horror, Multiple Mains, and Suspense themes with a 25% similarity match.

In the village of Hwahonok, rumors are circulating about a possible ghostly presence

Recommendation: Tang Dynasty Unusual News Record similar to Nine-Tailed Fox (2008)
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Tang Dynasty Unusual News Record(唐朝异闻录)

2024China
DeathHistoricalHorrorMild GoreMurderBirth SecretConspiracyCoroner Male LeadDetective Male LeadInvestigationMysteryShort Length SeriesThriller

Like Nine-Tailed Fox (2008), this drama also features Death, Historical, Horror, Mild Gore, and Murder themes with a 25% similarity match.

The narrative revolves around three characters: a young county lieutenant named Gu Qian Ling, a diligent coroner named Duan Chao who seeks the truth, and a spirited magic master named Shang Yu. Their paths crossed due to a case that led them to uncover a murder scheme orchestrated by the antagonist Cui Quan. Gu Qian Ling and Duan Chao worked together to unravel the enigma and solve a series of peculiar cases. As they faced challenges, they transitioned from mutual dislike to mutual support. Despite initial differences, the trio eventually stood united against adversity. Together, they continued to crack cases, bring justice to malevolent wrongdoers, and apprehend the true perpetrators, safeguarding world peace.

Recommendation: Kill My Sins similar to Nine-Tailed Fox (2008)
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Kill My Sins(掌心)

2025China
DeathHistoricalMurderRevengeSuspenseHidden IdentityHistorical FictionMagistrate Male LeadMysterySchemeSmart Female LeadTang DynastyThriller

Like Nine-Tailed Fox (2008), this drama also features Death, Historical, Murder, Revenge, and Suspense themes with a 25% similarity match.

The traveling doctor Ye Ping An, caught up in a mysterious and long-standing case, makes her way to Chang'an. Suspected of using supernatural healing methods, she influences people's thoughts and instills fear, as the ambitious commoner magistrate Yuan Shao Cheng takes advantage of the situation to advance his own power. When a murder occurs in Chang'an, Ye Ping An is implicated, leaving the question of whether she is an innocent victim or a cunning mastermind seeking revenge. The initial step in her complex plan has already been revealed.

Recommendation: Alive similar to Nine-Tailed Fox (2008)
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Alive(그 애가 살아있다)

2019South Korea
DeathGhost-seeing Male LeadHorrorRevengeSuspenseInvestigationMiniseriesMysteryShort Length SeriesSupernaturalViolenceWeb SeriesWorkplace Setting

Like Nine-Tailed Fox (2008), this drama also features Death, Ghost-seeing Male Lead, Horror, Revenge, and Suspense themes with a 25% similarity match.

The narrative follows a main character who becomes part of a team amidst elite rivals while employed at a notorious counseling center. The unsettling truths concealed within a call center, filled with bizarre occurrences like the foul language of impolite clients and the antics of fresh coworkers, are anticipated to deliver a chilling yet entertaining experience. Notably, this digital content falls within the horror genre. The newly appointed Cho Seung Hyun has been confirmed as the employee who will spearhead the content creation.

Recommendation: Strange Tales of Jiang Cheng similar to Nine-Tailed Fox (2008)
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Strange Tales of Jiang Cheng(江城诡事)

2024China
DeathHistoricalHorrorMurderSuspenseBromanceChinese Republican EraDetective FictionForensic ScienceHistorical FictionInvestigationMysteryPolice Department SettingThriller

Like Nine-Tailed Fox (2008), this drama also features Death, Historical, Horror, Murder, and Suspense themes with a 24% similarity match.

During the formative period of the Republic of China, Jiangzhou in the southwest faced turmoil, resulting in a high presence of spies

Recommendation: Kaidan Botan Doro: Beauty & Fear similar to Nine-Tailed Fox (2008)
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Kaidan Botan Doro: Beauty & Fear(令和元年版 怪談牡丹燈籠 Beauty&Fear)

2019Japan
DeathHistoricalHorrorRevengeSuspenseAdapted From A Short StoryEdo PeriodGhostHistorical FictionMaster-Disciple RelationshipMiniseriesRomanceSupernaturalSword-fight

Like Nine-Tailed Fox (2008), this drama also features Death, Historical, Horror, Revenge, and Suspense themes with a 24% similarity match.

The spirit of Otsuyu, a charming woman who passed away longing for love, appears to her dear Hagiwara Shinzaburo each evening. The characters in this story include Otsuyu's father Iijima Heizaemon, the devoted Kurokawa Kosuke who unknowingly serves the family despite Heizaemon having killed his father in the past. Heizaemon's deceitful wife Okuni schemes to take control of the household; her lover in secret, Miyabe Genjiro, and the greedy pair Tomozo and Omine are all intertwined in this narrative of twisted human connections, vengeance, and consequences. (NHK Online, jdramas.wordpress.com) Based on the short story "Kaidan Botan Doro" by Sanyutei Encho I.

Recommendation: Ju-on: Noroi no Ie similar to Nine-Tailed Fox (2008)
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Ju-on: Noroi no Ie(呪怨:呪いの家)

2020Japan
DeathGhost-seeing Male LeadHorrorMurderSuspenseCurseGhostGhost-seeing Female LeadGoreInvestigationMysterySupernaturalSupernatural PhenomenaThriller

Like Nine-Tailed Fox (2008), this drama also features Death, Ghost-seeing Male Lead, Horror, Murder, and Suspense themes with a 24% similarity match.

In a new paranormal investigation, a connection is discovered between a string of frightening incidents spanning from 1958 to 1997, all originating from the identical residence

Recommendation: Nine Tailed Fox similar to Nine-Tailed Fox (2008)
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Nine Tailed Fox(구미호 외전)

2004South Korea
DeathFantasyHorrorMurderNine-tailed FoxActionDramaFateInterspecies RomanceMartial ArtsPhysically Strong Female LeadProphecyRomanceSecret Organization

Like Nine-Tailed Fox (2008), this drama also features Death, Fantasy, Horror, Murder, and Nine-tailed Fox themes with a 24% similarity match.

Shi Yeon is a Nine-Tailed Fox residing incognito among humans. During the day, she works at a natural history museum, while at night, she serves as a leading female warrior in the Nine-Tailed Fox clan, tasked with maintaining the fragile equilibrium between humans and foxes. Her life takes a dramatic turn when a horrifying series of murders is revealed, where the victims have had their organs removed. Detective Min Woo suspects that these killings might be linked to the illegal organ trade and infiltrates a shady organ smuggling network. However, his cover is compromised, and only with the help of Nine-Tailed Fox warriors Mu Young and Shi Yeon can he evade danger! Yet, having witnessed their true identities as Nine-Tailed Foxes, can he be allowed to live?

Recommendation: Q Series: Close Your Eyes Before It's Dark similar to Nine-Tailed Fox (2008)
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Q Series: Close Your Eyes Before It's Dark(植劇場 - 天黑請閉眼)

2016Taiwan
DeathHorrorMultiple MainsMurderSuspenseEmotionally Strong Female LeadEmotionally Strong Male LeadFriendshipInvestigationMiniseriesMysteryRomanceStabbingThriller

Like Nine-Tailed Fox (2008), this drama also features Death, Horror, Multiple Mains, Murder, and Suspense themes with a 24% similarity match.

An unexpected invitation gathered 8 friends at a mountain getaway to uncover a time capsule from their high school years. They stumbled upon a long-buried scandal that stirred up old resentments and animosity. The discovery of the first corpse shattered their fragile bond. The appearance of a second body marked the beginning of a deadly game. As the body count climbed and their escape route was cut off, the one hesitant to take action could be the next victim.

Recommendation: Tale of the Nine-Tailed 1938 similar to Nine-Tailed Fox (2008)
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Tale of the Nine-Tailed 1938(구미호뎐 1938)

2023South Korea
FantasyHistoricalHorrorNine-tailed FoxSuspense1930sActionBadass Male LeadBromanceBrothers' RelationshipFriendshipRomanceSupernaturalTime Travel

Like Nine-Tailed Fox (2008), this drama also features Fantasy, Historical, Horror, Nine-tailed Fox, and Suspense themes with a 24% similarity match.

Lee Yeon is unexpectedly transported back to 1938, where he reunites with Ryu Hong Ju, a former guardian spirit who is now a successful restaurant owner in the capital city of Gyeongseong. During his journey, he also encounters his younger brother, Lee Rang. However, his former friend and guardian spirit, Cheon Mu Yeong, is now hostile towards him. Lee Yeon faces challenges as he tries to find a way back to the present and to his beloved.

Recommendation: Lost Track of Time similar to Nine-Tailed Fox (2008)
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Lost Track of Time(覆流年)

2022China
DeathFantasyHistoricalMurderRevengeBusinesswoman Female LeadDramaHeiress LeadManipulative Male LeadPolitical IntriguePrinceRomanceRoyaltyTime Travel

Like Nine-Tailed Fox (2008), this drama also features Death, Fantasy, Historical, Murder, and Revenge themes with a 24% similarity match.

Upon waking up, Lu An Ran felt a surge of emotions from the past decade. Despite the presence of peach blossoms in the world, she now carries a burden of hatred and loss of innocence in her heart. Faced with a decision at a crossroads, should she follow the path of the unsuccessful person on the ship or the young man who cherished the mountains all his life?

Recommendation: Shokuzai similar to Nine-Tailed Fox (2008)
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Shokuzai(贖罪)

2012Japan
HorrorMultiple MainsMurderRevengeSuspenseNovel AdaptationDramaInvestigationKidnappingManipulative SiblingMysteryPsychologicalRapeThriller

Like Nine-Tailed Fox (2008), this drama also features Horror, Multiple Mains, Murder, Revenge, and Suspense themes with a 24% 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.

Recommendation: Bodhisattva in Storm similar to Nine-Tailed Fox (2008)
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Bodhisattva in Storm(憤怒的菩薩)

2018Taiwan
DeathHistoricalMultiple MainsMurder1940sNovel AdaptationInvestigationMiniseriesMystery

Like Nine-Tailed Fox (2008), this drama also features Death, Historical, Multiple Mains, and Murder themes with a 24% similarity match.

In 1946, the cargo vessel named "Chaofeng Pill" arrived at Keelung Port from Japan with a load of Taiwanese passengers who had journeyed to Japan

Recommendation: Master of Play similar to Nine-Tailed Fox (2008)
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Master of Play(心戰)

2012Hong Kong
DeathMultiple MainsMurderSuspenseInvestigationMysterySerial KillingsStage Actor Male LeadThriller

Like Nine-Tailed Fox (2008), this drama also features Death, Multiple Mains, Murder, and Suspense themes with a 24% similarity match.

After his daughter disappeared and he divorced his wife, stage actor Kan Siu Nam went through a significant transformation in his personality. Focusing solely on his acting career, he became entangled in a bizarre serial killer case while playing the role of a murderer in a play. In the course of the investigation, he crossed paths with his colleague Lee Chor Kiu's partner, Jeung Sai Yin, and her sister, Jeung Sai Ting. Siu Nam couldn't shake the feeling that Yin resembled the suspected serial killer and had an unsettling interest in Ting. The dynamics between the four individuals became increasingly complicated. As Siu Nam attempted to uncover the truth behind the case, he found himself drifting further from it, causing his sense of reality to become even more unsettling and disheartening.

Recommendation: Otto yo, Shinde Kurenai ka similar to Nine-Tailed Fox (2008)
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Otto yo, Shinde Kurenai ka(夫よ、死んでくれないか)

2025Japan
DeathMurderRevengeSuspenseNovel AdaptationDramaInvestigationMysteryThriller

Like Nine-Tailed Fox (2008), this drama also features Death, Murder, Revenge, and Suspense themes with a 24% similarity match.

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.

Recommendation: Tale of the Grim Reaper similar to Nine-Tailed Fox (2008)
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Tale of the Grim Reaper(사신 이야기)

2008South Korea
FantasyHorrorSuspenseGrim Reaper Male Lead

Like Nine-Tailed Fox (2008), this drama also features Fantasy, Horror, and Suspense themes with a 23% similarity match.

Tasked by King Yeom Ra, the reaper Kim Sa Sin is on an urgent quest to find the lost register before the next gateway to the afterlife is activated

Recommendation: Wo Zai Dong Bei Zuo Bai Shi Di Na Xie Nian similar to Nine-Tailed Fox (2008)
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Wo Zai Dong Bei Zuo Bai Shi Di Na Xie Nian(我在东北做白事的那些年)

2024China
DeathHorrorMurderSuspenseFuneralFuneral Home SettingOrphan Male LeadShort Length SeriesThrillerWeb Series

Like Nine-Tailed Fox (2008), this drama also features Death, Horror, Murder, and Suspense themes with a 22% similarity match.

While accompanying his master during funeral services, Chu Sheng encountered several peculiar incidents that brought back memories of his mother's tragic death. According to rumors, his father was supposedly under the influence of a fox demon when he murdered his mother. Chu Sheng now questions the existence of the demon and wonders if there is more to the truth behind his mother's murder.

Recommendation: Witness to a Prosecution Season 2 similar to Nine-Tailed Fox (2008)
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Witness to a Prosecution Season 2(洗冤錄 II)

2003Hong Kong
DeathHistoricalMultiple MainsMurderForensic Medical Examiner Male LeadForensic ScienceInvestigationMedicalMysteryRomance

Like Nine-Tailed Fox (2008), this drama also features Death, Historical, Multiple Mains, and Murder themes with a 22% similarity match.

After the passing of his two spouses, Sung Chee finds himself in a different town by some means. In his previous place of residence, Sung Chee was a respected investigator who had successfully closed numerous cases. He crosses paths with Yuen Yuk Chu in the new town and is hired to work in her mother's store in order to settle his debts. Sung Chee's true identity is eventually revealed, leading him to resume his investigations into the deaths of murder victims with the assistance of his new friends. Chow Chi Lung persuades Sung Chee to mentor him, eventually becoming his apprentice. Despite a growing affection between Yuen Yuk Chu and Sung Chee, he rejects his feelings for her, convinced that he is destined to be alone.

Recommendation: Re: Follower similar to Nine-Tailed Fox (2008)
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Re: Follower(Re:フォロワー)

2019Japan
DeathMurderRevengeSuspenseIllnessMental IllnessMiniseriesPsychologicalThrillerVirtual World

Like Nine-Tailed Fox (2008), this drama also features Death, Murder, Revenge, and Suspense themes with a 22% similarity match.

There is a rumor going around that Kureshida has the ability to help people with their issues, causing a sudden surge in their popularity on social media. Kureshida is made up of leader Hitomi, along with Yusaku, Tomoki, and Kimito, although their individual identities remain unknown to the public. Each day, the four members of Kureshida meet at the library where Tomoki is employed. They choose a client from those who have submitted their stories, gather information about them, and work towards resolving their problems.

Recommendation: Shining Just for You similar to Nine-Tailed Fox (2008)
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Shining Just for You(星河长明)

2022China
FantasyHistoricalMultiple MainsRevengeNovel AdaptationAge GapEmotionally Strong Female LeadEmperorRomanceRoyalty

Like Nine-Tailed Fox (2008), this drama also features Fantasy, Historical, Multiple Mains, and Revenge themes with a 22% similarity match.

Ye Ling Shuang is a young woman with the ability to predict impending tragedies and disasters. Despite her pure intentions, her gift has led to her being ostracized by those who believe she brings misfortune. The only person who shows her kindness is a young princess. However, this princess is faced with a deadly ultimatum from Emperor Gao of the Chao Kingdom: marry him or face death. Refusing to submit to his demands, the princess becomes the target of the Emperor's aggression towards her people. In the ensuing conflict, Ye Ling Shuang is captured but vows to seek vengeance against the Emperor. Through her abilities, she secures her freedom and rises in status, catching the attention of the Emperor. Yet, she also captures the heart of Wu Yu, a prince who survived the Emperor's ruthless attacks on his clan. Despite struggling to express his feelings, Wu Yu takes action when he sees the Emperor's growing affection for Ye Ling Shuang. Will love be a catalyst for change in the Emperor's cruel ways? Or will Ye Ling Shuang ultimately find solace with the noble-hearted Wu Yu? (Viki)

Recommendation: Fantasma similar to Nine-Tailed Fox (2008)
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Fantasma(ファンタズマ〜呪いの館〜)

2004Japan
FantasyHorrorSuspenseAdapted From A MangaDrama

Like Nine-Tailed Fox (2008), this drama also features Fantasy, Horror, and Suspense themes with a 21% similarity match.

A collection of supernatural stories centered around haunted artifacts.

Recommendation: The Ferryman: Legends of Nanyang similar to Nine-Tailed Fox (2008)
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The Ferryman: Legends of Nanyang(灵魂摆渡之南洋传说)

2021China
Ghost-seeing Male LeadHistoricalHorrorSuspenseChinese Republican EraGhostHistorical FictionInvestigationMysterySupernaturalSupernatural Power

Like Nine-Tailed Fox (2008), this drama also features Ghost-seeing Male Lead, Historical, Horror, and Suspense themes with a 21% similarity match.

The play revolves around Xia Dong Qing and Zhao Li, who acts as a soul ferryman, assisting lingering souls who have unfinished business in the mortal realm. Despite appearing inconspicuous, Xia Dong Qing harbors a mysterious ability - his special eyes, known as Yin and Yang Eyes, allow him to perceive beings from the spirit world and interact with them. This unique gift brings about various challenges for Xia Dong Qing.

Recommendation: Princess Level Up! similar to Nine-Tailed Fox (2008)
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Princess Level Up!(郡主要升咖)

2025China
DeathFantasyHistoricalMurderAdapted From A Short StoryDramaEx-couple RelationshipRomanceShort Length SeriesTransmigrationWeb Series

Like Nine-Tailed Fox (2008), this drama also features Death, Fantasy, Historical, and Murder themes with a 21% similarity match.

Sang Xia, an assistant, found herself tormented by the famous star Yan Chu Ting. By chance, she stumbled into the filming script and became the ancient master of Changdu. Before her wedding, she had to uncover the murderer hidden among five candidates, or else she would meet her demise and become trapped in a cycle of the plot. Despite her modern mindset, she faced pressure from her mother to marry, dealt with the envy of the second master Sang Ya, and harbored suspicions about Yan Chu Ting, who bore a striking resemblance to her former boyfriend. Throughout this journey, Sang Xia had to navigate the complexities of the five candidates, each with their own agendas, including Mu Han and Fu Yun Xi. Adopting the guise of a black lotus, she endeavored to eliminate her rivals while collaborating with Yan Chu Ting to reveal Mu Han's wrongdoing and unravel the conspiracy against the candidates.

Recommendation: Higurashi no Naku Koro ni Kai similar to Nine-Tailed Fox (2008)
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Higurashi no Naku Koro ni Kai(ひぐらしのなく頃に解)

2016Japan
DeathHorrorMurderSuspenseAdapted From A GameFriendshipInvestigationMiniseriesMysteryPsychologicalSupernatural

Like Nine-Tailed Fox (2008), this drama also features Death, Horror, Murder, and Suspense themes with a 21% similarity match.

In the beginning of summer, Maebara Keiichi relocated to a secluded mountain village. He quickly formed strong bonds with a group of girls and was enjoying his new life in the village. However, his perception of his friends, Ry g Rena, Sonozaki Mion, and others, started to change as he began to suspect their involvement in the annual summer murders. Keiichi's once peaceful life took a dark turn as he discovered a sewing needle in his food, was pursued by unknown individuals, and narrowly escaped a life-threatening accident. His trust in those around him shattered, leading to a series of mysteries and a shocking, violent conclusion.

Recommendation: Uso no Senso similar to Nine-Tailed Fox (2008)
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Uso no Senso(嘘の戦争)

2017Japan
DeathMurderRevengeSuspenseCrimeDramaLove TriangleMiniseriesSlight RomanceSwindler Male LeadThriller

Like Nine-Tailed Fox (2008), this drama also features Death, Murder, Revenge, and Suspense themes with a 21% similarity match.

At the age of nine, Koichi's father was accused of murdering his mother and younger sibling, followed by taking his own life. Contrary to belief, Koichi's father was falsely incriminated, and Koichi witnessed the true culprit responsible for his family's tragedy. Despite his attempts to share the truth, the authorities dismissed his account, and his relatives labeled him as dishonest. Refusing to abandon his version of events, Koichi was dubbed "Usotsuki" (Liar) as he grew up. Eventually, Koichi relocated abroad, assuming a new identity and pursuing a career as a con artist. Years later, Koichi encounters the perpetrator of his family's demise, prompting him to return to Japan seeking vengeance.

Recommendation: Strongest Chil Woo similar to Nine-Tailed Fox (2008)
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Strongest Chil Woo(최강칠우)

2008South Korea
DeathHistoricalMurderRevengeActionHistorical FictionJoseon DynastyRomanceStrong Male LeadSword-fightSwordsman Male Lead

Like Nine-Tailed Fox (2008), this drama also features Death, Historical, Murder, and Revenge themes with a 21% similarity match.

Kang Chil Woo served as an unremarkable police officer in the Joseon period. After losing his parents in a violent attack, his primary objective became to remain inconspicuous for his own safety. Nevertheless, the murder of his sister dramatically altered his perspective on life. In his quest for vengeance, he transformed into an assassin, taking it upon himself to deliver justice to wrongdoers.

Recommendation: Cao Xuanxuan's Love Journey similar to Nine-Tailed Fox (2008)
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Cao Xuanxuan's Love Journey(了不起的曹萱萱)

2025China
DeathFantasyHistoricalMurderAge GapInvestigationMysteryRomanceTime TravelWeb SeriesWriter Female Lead

Like Nine-Tailed Fox (2008), this drama also features Death, Fantasy, Historical, and Murder themes with a 21% similarity match.

The narrative follows Zhou Na, a contemporary writer of suspense novels, who suddenly finds herself transported back in time to the ancient Yan City. In this era, she is betrothed to Guo Zi Jie, the magistrate of the county. The duo team up to solve a series of strange mysteries, strengthening their relationship along the way. However, they soon discover a dark plot revolving around matters of life and death that threatens to unravel their world. (WeTV)

Recommendation: The House of the Fairy Fox Season 2 similar to Nine-Tailed Fox (2008)
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The House of the Fairy Fox Season 2(狐门秘事第2季)

2020China
DeathFantasyHistoricalMurderBromanceChinese Republican EraFriendshipHistorical FictionInvestigationMysteryRomance

Like Nine-Tailed Fox (2008), this drama also features Death, Fantasy, Historical, and Murder themes with a 21% similarity match.

Recommendation: Detective Fiction similar to Nine-Tailed Fox (2008)
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Detective Fiction(侦探小说)

2010China
DeathHistoricalMurderSuspenseChinese Republican EraDetective FictionDetective Male LeadHistorical FictionInvestigationMysterySerial KillingsThriller

Like Nine-Tailed Fox (2008), this drama also features Death, Historical, Murder, and Suspense themes with a 20% similarity match.

Set in the 1940s, this thrilling detective story involves eerie anonymous novels foretelling the murderous deeds of a real serial killer. The characters must navigate through a web of conspiracy, traps, and murder by relying on their sharp logical reasoning skills.

Recommendation: Hakubo no Chronicle similar to Nine-Tailed Fox (2008)
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Hakubo no Chronicle(白暮のクロニクル)

2024Japan
DeathFantasyMurderSuspenseAttempted MurderDetective FictionDetective Male LeadInchoate CrimeInvestigationMysteryThrillerVampire Male Lead

Like Nine-Tailed Fox (2008), this drama also features Death, Fantasy, Murder, and Suspense themes with a 20% similarity match.

Yukimura Kai is an ageless vampire who appears to be 18 years old but is actually 88 years old

Recommendation: Let’s Head to Cheongsan, My Dear similar to Nine-Tailed Fox (2008)
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Let’s Head to Cheongsan, My Dear(아가야 청산가자)

2008South Korea
HorrorMultiple MainsSuspenseIllnessShamanismTerminal Illness

Like Nine-Tailed Fox (2008), this drama also features Horror, Multiple Mains, and Suspense themes with a 20% similarity match.

Yeon Hwa, the only daughter of the Han family, is suffering from a severe and enigmatic illness, putting her life at great risk

Recommendation: Nong Nv Ni Xi Zhong Tian Mang similar to Nine-Tailed Fox (2008)
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Nong Nv Ni Xi Zhong Tian Mang(农女逆袭种田忙)

2021China
FantasyHistoricalRevengeFilmed VerticallyShort Length SeriesWeb Series

Like Nine-Tailed Fox (2008), this drama also features Fantasy, Historical, and Revenge themes with a 20% similarity match.

After experiencing divorce, abandonment, and betrayal, Ning Xian Xian finds herself given a second chance at life. Upon waking up, she is met with a scene of destruction and unfamiliar surroundings. Determined to regain her lost dignity and happiness, she seeks revenge on those who wronged her. Along the way, she encounters a handsome man who is eager to repay her kindness by offering his unwavering support. Will she choose to accept his offer, or not?

Recommendation: Lord's Spoiled Princess Consort similar to Nine-Tailed Fox (2008)
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Lord's Spoiled Princess Consort(王爷的娇宠王妃)

2021China
DeathFantasyHistoricalRevengeEvil SiblingFilmed VerticallyPrinceReincarnationRomanceRoyaltyShort Length SeriesWeb Series

Like Nine-Tailed Fox (2008), this drama also features Death, Fantasy, Historical, and Revenge themes with a 20% similarity match.

Upon her reincarnation, she is prepared to serve as the regent's concubine, all to safeguard the love and individual she longed for in her past life. (source: Mango TV)

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Onmyouji(陰陽師)

2001Japan
HistoricalHorrorSuspenseAdapted From A MangaCurseMiniseries

Like Nine-Tailed Fox (2008), this drama also features Historical, Horror, and Suspense themes with a 20% similarity match.

Shinyoji, Abe Haruaki, takes an active role in paying tribute to various spirits in the Heian period. The main theme of this play revolves around the emotions of women, which are depicted in each story. The stories include "Genshou," "the Oni," "Superstition," "Iron Ring (Lasso)," "Ruchi," "Onikomachi," "In response to de," "Yuki Onino-Michi," and "The demons of mind."

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Dead Stock(デッドストック~未知への挑戦~)

2017Japan
DeathHorrorSuspenseComedyGhostSupernatural

Like Nine-Tailed Fox (2008), this drama also features Death, Horror, and Suspense themes with a 20% similarity match.

Riku Tsuneta is a new assistant director at a television network. He is tasked with organizing various program materials at the unconfirmed material center, which were discovered during the station's relocation. Collaborating with Director Saori Nikaido and Producer Satoru Sayama, Riku initially feels disheartened by his assignment but diligently works on arranging VTR tapes. One day, he stumbles upon footage depicting a paranormal event.

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Zero: Dragon Blood(絶狼<ZERO> -DRAGON BLOOD-)

2017Japan
FantasyHorrorSuspenseActionSupernaturalTokusatsu

Like Nine-Tailed Fox (2008), this drama also features Fantasy, Horror, and Suspense themes with a 20% similarity match.

In Dragon Blood, Suzumura Rei continues to combat Horrors in a particular city. One day, he encounters Hiromi Alice, a young woman passionate about photography. Alice becomes intrigued by Rei after witnessing Makai Knight ZERO in action. Meanwhile, a carriage passes over a distant bridge carrying a coffin with a man inside - the Dragon Knight, who once used Dragon powers to battle Horrors. The Dragon Knight is on the verge of awakening from a thousand-year slumber. Rei grapples with Alice, who follows him everywhere he goes. Makai Priestess Rekka appears before Rei, assigning him the task of safeguarding the Ancient Dragon Egg. Alice is affected by Rekka's words. The pursuit of the Dragon Egg involves both the Dragon Knight and Alice. What are the intentions of the awakened warrior? (Tokusatsu Network)

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Othello (2022)(オセロ)

2022Japan
DeathHorrorRevengeSuspenseActress Female LeadFriendshipInvestigationJealousyMiniseriesMysterySupernaturalThriller

Like Nine-Tailed Fox (2008), this drama also features Death, Horror, Revenge, and Suspense themes with a 20% similarity match.

A small theater group called "ENGINE" is currently rehearsing in a rundown building near Tsutenkaku Tower in Osaka. The group's young members, led by actress Yamaguchi Mai, are putting in extra effort to prepare for their upcoming performance in Tokyo. Their current production is "DICE," which is the troupe's most well-known work and was first staged a decade ago. The group's leader, Mr. Shigemori, is particularly excited about the Tokyo performance but is starting to feel dissatisfied with the rehearsals. However, everything changes when Mai comes across a VHS tape labeled "DICE" in the company's archives. This tape contains footage from the original performance ten years ago. After watching the tape, Mai and her friends start experiencing strange and unexplainable events around them.

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I, Kill(I, KILL)

2025Japan
DeathHistoricalMurderSuspenseActionHalf-HumanMiniseriesNinja Female LeadStrong Male LeadSurvivalThrillerZombies

Like Nine-Tailed Fox (2008), this drama also features Death, Historical, Murder, and Suspense themes with a 20% similarity match.

Thirty-five years following the Battle of Sekigahara, Japan enjoyed a period of peace until it was suddenly invaded by monsters known as "Gun-kyou" who preyed on humans. The shogunate responded by dispatching secret squads to eliminate the creatures and cover up their existence. In the secluded post town of Tako-juku, Orin, a former ninja, lived quietly with her adopted sister Toki while assisting a doctor. When Toki fell ill, Orin embarked on a journey to a distant village for medicine, only to encounter a horrid scene of violence. Attacked by transformed Gun-kyou, Orin's past resurfaced, igniting her determination to protect Toki. Meanwhile, Shirou, a "half-Gun-kyou" struggling with his identity, sought to uncover his origins and find acceptance. Despised and isolated due to his condition, Shirou searched for someone who could help him understand his true self.

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Master of the Five Paths(오구도령)

2008South Korea
DeathGhost-seeing Male LeadHorrorMultiple MainsEpidemicExorcismExorcist Male LeadGhost Supporting CharacterGhost-seeing Female LeadSupernaturalSupernatural BeingTwo Roles

Like Nine-Tailed Fox (2008), this drama also features Death, Ghost-seeing Male Lead, Horror, and Multiple Mains themes with a 20% similarity match.

In a community where the realms of the living and the deceased intertwine in a chaotic manner, an exorcist reveals concealed truths, gradually, to help the spirits of the departed find their way and to cleanse the village.

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Cold Case: Shinjitsu no Tobira Season 2(コールドケース2 〜真実の扉〜)

2018Japan
DeathMultiple MainsMurderSuspenseDetective Female LeadDetective FictionDetective Male LeadDramaFlashback To PastInvestigationMysteryThriller

Like Nine-Tailed Fox (2008), this drama also features Death, Multiple Mains, Murder, and Suspense themes with a 20% similarity match.

Reboot of the American television show "Cold Case" from 2003.

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Hanzai Shokogun(犯罪症候群 Season 1)

2017Japan
DeathMurderRevengeSuspenseNovel AdaptationDetective FictionDetective Supporting CharacterFormer Detective Male LeadInvestigationMysterySuicideThriller

Like Nine-Tailed Fox (2008), this drama also features Death, Murder, Revenge, and Suspense themes with a 20% similarity match.

Muto Takashi, a former police detective, resorts to unconventional methods to solve challenging cases that the police struggle with. His colleague, Kaburagi Wataru, supports him, while Tamaki oversees the special missions entrusted to Muto. The drama delves into the moral dilemma of whether seeking revenge is justified. In Season 1, the series follows Muto's quest for vengeance after his younger sister was killed by a juvenile perpetrator who escaped punishment. However, when the culprit unexpectedly takes his own life, Muto confronts the dark side of his desire for retribution and decides to leave the police force. A year later, he reemerges to tackle cases that the police are unable to handle, at the behest of Tamaki.

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The Fearless(靈異街11號)

2019Taiwan
DeathGhost-seeing Male LeadMurderSuspenseGhostInvestigationMysteryParanormalSlight RomanceSupernaturalThrillerWarm Man-Cold Woman

Like Nine-Tailed Fox (2008), this drama also features Death, Ghost-seeing Male Lead, Murder, and Suspense themes with a 20% similarity match.

After a former criminal was unexpectedly granted the ability to see spirits, his life took a dramatic turn. Spirits sought his assistance one by one, beginning with the deceased. What messages were they trying to convey to him?

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General Order(小女不听将军令)

2024China
DeathFantasyHistoricalMurderAge GapEmperor Supporting CharacterGeneral Male LeadInvestigationMysteryRomanceShort Length SeriesTime Travel

Like Nine-Tailed Fox (2008), this drama also features Death, Fantasy, Historical, and Murder themes with a 20% similarity match.

Su Ke, a student involved in the field of archaeology, unintentionally travels back in time to the period of Wu Guo after coming into contact with the General Order. She becomes entangled in a homicide investigation under the leadership of General Dai Yu and is compelled to wed him due to her resemblance to the deceased individual. While collaborating with Dai Yu to uncover the truth, Su Ke stumbles upon several of her fellow club members who are also stranded in that time period, including Sun Duo, who now holds the title of emperor. With assistance from Sun Duo, they are able to apprehend the true culprit, yet a significant secret still remains undiscovered.

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Jiu Wei Hu Chuan(九尾狐传)

2021China
FantasyHistoricalNine-tailed FoxDramaShort Length SeriesWeb Series

Like Nine-Tailed Fox (2008), this drama also features Fantasy, Historical, and Nine-tailed Fox themes with a 20% similarity match.

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Sadistic Love(掌中雀)

2025China
DeathHistoricalMurderRevengeChinese OperaChinese Republican EraFriends To EnemiesLove Hate RelationshipRomanceShort Length SeriesStepsister-Stepbrother RelationshipSworn Brothers

Like Nine-Tailed Fox (2008), this drama also features Death, Historical, Murder, and Revenge themes with a 20% similarity match.

Helian Zheng comes back as a ruthless leader seeking revenge for his mother's murder by arranging a marriage with his stepsister, He An Ran, whose father was to blame

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The Truth (2020)(凶案现场)

2020China
DeathMurderRevengeSuspenseNovel AdaptationDetective FictionDetective Male LeadInvestigationMysterySmart Male LeadThrillerWeb Series

Like Nine-Tailed Fox (2008), this drama also features Death, Murder, Revenge, and Suspense themes with a 20% similarity match.

The ongoing investigation into a homicide from a decade ago exposes the depths of human depravity and reveals a carefully orchestrated act of vengeance. Feng Lang, a brilliant detective, uncovers a disturbing plot linked to a pharmaceutical company from the past while working on various cases. Teaming up with the youthful officer Fan Yun and a team of investigators, they must use their intellect and determination to unravel the enigma.

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Kousetsu 100 Monogatari: Kowai (TV)(巷説百物語 狐者異)

2005Japan
FantasyHorrorSuspenseNovel AdaptationImmortalJapanese Mythology

Like Nine-Tailed Fox (2008), this drama also features Fantasy, Horror, and Suspense themes with a 20% similarity match.

Inarizaka no Giemon, a Japanese creature known as "Kowai," was rumored to be immortal as it never perished despite being killed multiple times. Giemon's head was put on display for the public to see, leading to speculation that he had been beheaded three times. Intrigued by this story, Momosuke decided to delve deeper into the mystery. This narrative is based on the novel "Kousetsu 100 monogatari" written by Kyougoku Natsuhiko.