Once Upon a Time in Gwangju - Asian drama recommendation
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Once Upon a Time in Gwangju(원스 어폰 어 타임 인 광주)

2016South Korea
DramaHistoricalMiniseriesTime TravelWeb Series

Yeo Ju's mobile phone was transported back to the Joseon Dynasty 500 years in the past due to the impact of a massive comet! This leads to an encounter between two individuals from distinct time periods!? (Korean = World Web Contents Festival YouTube || Translation = Google Translate)

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Once Upon A Time In Gwangju

Recommendation: A Special Meal of the Weirdo 'Nara' similar to Once Upon a Time in Gwangju
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A Special Meal of the Weirdo 'Nara'(이상한 나라의 특별식사)

2017South Korea
DramaHistoricalMiniseriesTime TravelWeb SeriesFoodShort Length Series

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When you're feeling down, it's important to prepare the meat and cook it thoroughly... You can enjoy it... whenever you like! Then you can pair it with

Recommendation: Move the Bricks Miss similar to Once Upon a Time in Gwangju
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Move the Bricks Miss(搬砖吧,大小姐!)

2024China
DramaMiniseriesTime TravelWeb SeriesShort Length Series

Like Once Upon a Time in Gwangju, this drama also features Drama, Miniseries, Time Travel, and Web Series themes with a 67% similarity match.

Recommendation: New Year Beast and Demon Hunter similar to Once Upon a Time in Gwangju
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New Year Beast and Demon Hunter(小年兽与捉妖师)

2024China
DramaHistoricalMiniseriesWeb SeriesShort Length Series

Like Once Upon a Time in Gwangju, this drama also features Drama, Historical, Miniseries, and Web Series themes with a 67% similarity match.

Legend has it that a thousand years ago, Baijia Town was a remote mountain village. The village was said to be home to a ferocious monster known as the Nian Beast. One day, a storyteller mentioned the Nian Beast in the presence of the little Nian Beast and the Demon Hunter. The Nian Beast became enraged upon hearing that they were being accused of eating children, insisting that they only feasted on chestnut cakes. In a fit of anger, the Nian Beast stirred up a strong wind. To calm the situation, the Demon Hunter quickly claimed that the Nian Beast was his cousin. Unfortunately, a child set off firecrackers, revealing the Nian Beast's horns and forcing them to flee. The Nian Beast felt saddened by the legend, wishing to be accepted rather than feared. Luckily, the Demon Hunter possessed a Book of Retrospection, allowing them to travel back to the first New Year in history to uncover how the Nian Beast's reputation was tarnished.

Recommendation: The King of the Desert similar to Once Upon a Time in Gwangju
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The King of the Desert(사막의 왕)

2022South Korea
DramaMiniseriesWeb Series

Like Once Upon a Time in Gwangju, this drama also features Drama, Miniseries, and Web Series themes with a 60% similarity match.

Portrays individuals with contrasting beliefs – some valuing money above all, while others prioritize other aspects of life.

Recommendation: My Journey similar to Once Upon a Time in Gwangju
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My Journey(咸鱼殿下)

2025China
DramaHistoricalWeb Series

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Recommendation: Yozakura Osome similar to Once Upon a Time in Gwangju
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Yozakura Osome(夜桜お染)

2003Japan
DramaHistoricalMiniseries

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Recommendation: Korogashi o Gin: Chichi Musume (Oyako) Adauchi Edo Nikki similar to Once Upon a Time in Gwangju
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Korogashi o Gin: Chichi Musume (Oyako) Adauchi Edo Nikki(転がしお銀~父娘(おやこ)あだ討ち江戸日記~)

2003Japan
DramaHistoricalMiniseries

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Recommendation: Ashio kara Kita Onna similar to Once Upon a Time in Gwangju
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Ashio kara Kita Onna

2014Japan
DramaHistoricalMiniseries

Like Once Upon a Time in Gwangju, this drama also features Drama, Historical, and Miniseries themes with a 60% similarity match.

In 1906, towards the end of the Meiji era, the government decided to allow the pollutants from the Ashio Copper Mine to be dumped into the pond in Yanaka Village, located downstream of the Watarase River in Tochigi Prefecture. This was done to protect the operations of the mine, but unfortunately, it led to contamination of the fields in the village. Nitta Sachi, the daughter of a poor farming family in Yanaka Village, was approached by politician Tanaka Shozo through her older brother Nobuyoshi. Sachi was asked to go to Tokyo to work as a housekeeper for female social activist Fukuda Hideko, who was in charge of the magazine "Women of the World." With the help of Nobuyoshi, Sachi met Kusakabe Jotaro, who claimed to be a government official. He escorted her to Tokyo and instructed her to observe and report on activities in the Fukuda household. Various social activists like Kotoko Shusui and Osugi Sakae were frequent visitors at the Fukuda residence. Sachi worked diligently, but she felt inadequate for not being able to read like the other intellectuals in the house. Meanwhile, there was a strike by the laborers at the Ashio Copper Mine. This led to social activists like Ishikawa Sanshiro advocating for a wage increase and attempting to incite rebellion against the government. However, the authorities cracked down on the activists, including Ishikawa, who was arrested. Feeling guilty for his arrest, Sachi fled from the Fukuda household and returned to Yanaka Village, only to find her home destroyed due to the government's forced seizure. To her dismay, her brother Nobuyoshi was at the center of this unfortunate event.

Recommendation: Moonlight Sonata (2017) similar to Once Upon a Time in Gwangju
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Moonlight Sonata (2017)(달빛남녀)

2017South Korea
DramaMiniseriesWeb Series

Like Once Upon a Time in Gwangju, this drama also features Drama, Miniseries, and Web Series themes with a 60% similarity match.

The narrative follows a cohort of recent college graduates as they embark on their journey into the world for the very first time.

Recommendation: The Bad Losers similar to Once Upon a Time in Gwangju
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The Bad Losers(THE BAD LOSERS)

2021Japan
DramaMiniseriesWeb Series

Like Once Upon a Time in Gwangju, this drama also features Drama, Miniseries, and Web Series themes with a 60% similarity match.

A young man arrived in Tokyo with aspirations of becoming an actor and sought out three members of a revered theater company. However, he discovered that the theater company had disbanded, with the once-popular actors now struggling in various ways. Despite facing financial challenges and obstacles, the young man was determined to pursue his passion for acting. Unexpectedly, a young woman approached him for assistance, leading to a unique opportunity for collaboration and mutual support.

Recommendation: The Bad Losers Season 2 similar to Once Upon a Time in Gwangju
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The Bad Losers Season 2(THE BAD LOSERS Season 2)

2022Japan
DramaMiniseriesWeb Series

Like Once Upon a Time in Gwangju, this drama also features Drama, Miniseries, and Web Series themes with a 60% similarity match.

It has been a year since then, and in Tokyo, where the Olympics are taking place amidst the coronavirus pandemic, the members of the Mrs. Rock handyman group are experiencing some subtle transformations. While Ren-san remains unchanged, Shinojun is striving to make changes in his life as he yearns for his ex-wife and child. Shohei, known for his womanizing ways, is feeling pressure to marry his true love Yui-chan, and Yuko Atsuko is navigating a new relationship while still dating someone else for a mission. Kirari receives a visit from Shoko, a former college junior who had a crush on her. Meanwhile, Marina, who still holds feelings for Kirari, has entered into a new relationship with Yukichi, the group's leader. Additionally, a mysterious woman introduces corrupt detective Wakabayashi to a young woman named Meg, prompting questions about the concept of human justice in today's Japan. This adult drama portrays the struggles and lives of those who are considered losers.

Recommendation: Boku no Te wo Urimasu similar to Once Upon a Time in Gwangju
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Boku no Te wo Urimasu(僕の手を売ります)

2023Japan
DramaMiniseriesWeb Series

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45-year-old Ookuwa Kitaro, a member of the "ice age" generation, finds himself in a challenging situation with significant debts. Leaving behind his wife, Ookuwa Masami, and their daughter, Maruko, a talented third-year junior high student, in Machida, Tokyo, Kitaro takes on various part-time jobs across the country in an effort to repay what he owes. Along the way, he becomes entangled in the unique problems of the people he encounters, from assisting sisters in search of their missing father to helping a mother locate her son. Despite his initial intentions, Kitaro often finds himself unsure if he is working for pay or volunteering his services. Will Kitaro be able to settle his debts and move on to the next job? Only time will tell.

Recommendation: Revive Hope, Mister Go Yong similar to Once Upon a Time in Gwangju
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Revive Hope, Mister Go Yong(희망소생사 고용씨)

2017South Korea
DramaMiniseriesWeb Series

Like Once Upon a Time in Gwangju, this drama also features Drama, Miniseries, and Web Series themes with a 60% similarity match.

"Revive Hope, Miss Go-yong," a narrative backed by the Ministry of Employment and Labor, aims to uplift and reassure individuals who are getting ready to enter the workforce. It will address topics such as non-standard employment, worker protection, adherence to minimum wage laws, youth job opportunities, the balance between work and personal life, parental leave, and adaptable work arrangements.

Recommendation: Shao Nv Pa Chia Chiang similar to Once Upon a Time in Gwangju
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Shao Nv Pa Chia Chiang(少女八家將)

2024Taiwan
DramaMiniseriesWeb Series

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Recommendation: Run for it Jiang Hu similar to Once Upon a Time in Gwangju
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Run for it Jiang Hu(江湖快跑)

2016China
DramaHistoricalMiniseriesWeb SeriesComedyShort Length Series

Like Once Upon a Time in Gwangju, this drama also features Drama, Historical, Miniseries, and Web Series themes with a 57% similarity match.

Jiang Hu, a regular individual with a passion for history, experiences vivid dreams after watching the documentary "General History of China". In these dreams, he finds himself transported into various renowned historical events, although he does not play a leading role in any of them. Despite his attempts to alter the course of these stories, his efforts do not unfold as intended.

Recommendation: Listen To Her Heart similar to Once Upon a Time in Gwangju
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Listen To Her Heart(그녀의 심장소리를 들어)

2017South Korea
DramaMiniseriesTime TravelWeb SeriesRomanceShort Length Series

Like Once Upon a Time in Gwangju, this drama also features Drama, Miniseries, Time Travel, and Web Series themes with a 57% similarity match.

The central theme revolves around a web drama featuring a time-slip narrative, where a student from the Emergency Rescue Department consumes enigmatic drinks that transport him back five years. With the assistance of Mannequin Annie, he endeavors to rescue his first love. The drama primarily focuses on predicting potential accidents and disasters that may occur in youth training environments and outdoor activities, along with entertaining strategies for addressing these challenges.

Recommendation: 1927 Turning Point similar to Once Upon a Time in Gwangju
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1927 Turning Point(真探·一九二七)

2024China
DramaHistoricalMiniseriesWeb SeriesChinese Communist PartyReporter Female LeadShort Length Series

Like Once Upon a Time in Gwangju, this drama also features Drama, Historical, Miniseries, and Web Series themes with a 50% similarity match.

The narrative follows a recently hired journalist named Lin Jiang and her companion as they embark on a quest to trace the path of the "CPC Central Committee in Wuhan in 1927" through a walking tour known as "City Walk

Recommendation: Izumo no Okuni similar to Once Upon a Time in Gwangju
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Izumo no Okuni(出雲の阿国)

2006Japan
DramaHistoricalMiniseriesNovel Adaptation

Like Once Upon a Time in Gwangju, this drama also features Drama, Historical, and Miniseries themes with a 50% similarity match.

Derived from the tale of Okuni.

Recommendation: Sakuya Konohana similar to Once Upon a Time in Gwangju
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Sakuya Konohana(咲くやこの花)

2010Japan
DramaHistoricalMiniseriesKaruta

Like Once Upon a Time in Gwangju, this drama also features Drama, Historical, and Miniseries themes with a 50% similarity match.

A tale of a girl lacking ambition who experiences personal growth while competing in a Japanese card game tournament she was hesitant to join. Koi, envisioning a simple life, finds herself unexpectedly entering a poetry card contest, Hyakunin Isshu, where her success draws unwanted attention. The story follows Koi's journey through the competition and her blossoming romance with Yura, a ronin seeking vengeance for his father.

Recommendation: Good at Birth similar to Once Upon a Time in Gwangju
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Good at Birth(娇妻本善)

2022China
DramaHistoricalWeb SeriesShort Length Series

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She may be gentle, but in a cruel world, she seeks justice. Returning to avenge the murder, she pursues the perpetrator, following the principle of retribution. (D-TV Channel YouTube)

Recommendation: Mirai e Kimi to. similar to Once Upon a Time in Gwangju
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Mirai e Kimi to.(ミライヘキミト。)

2024Japan
DramaMiniseriesWeb SeriesFamily

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This touching family story focuses on individuals facing different life decisions, such as reevaluating goals and careers, tying the knot, or embarking on a new professional path

Recommendation: Intern (2023) similar to Once Upon a Time in Gwangju
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Intern (2023)(인턴)

2023South Korea
DramaMiniseriesWeb SeriesShort Length Series

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Recommendation: Lostbook similar to Once Upon a Time in Gwangju
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Lostbook(로스트북)

2018South Korea
DramaMiniseriesWeb SeriesShort Length Series

Like Once Upon a Time in Gwangju, this drama also features Drama, Miniseries, and Web Series themes with a 50% similarity match.

Choi Jin Seong, an unsuccessful writer struggling to make ends meet, lives in a cramped one-room apartment with just a laptop to his name

Recommendation: Let's Have a Drink similar to Once Upon a Time in Gwangju
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Let's Have a Drink(술 먹자 우리)

2019South Korea
DramaMiniseriesWeb SeriesShort Length Series

Like Once Upon a Time in Gwangju, this drama also features Drama, Miniseries, and Web Series themes with a 50% similarity match.

Come join us for a glass of soju as we share our stories

Recommendation: For Various Reasons similar to Once Upon a Time in Gwangju
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For Various Reasons(여러가지이유)

2016South Korea
DramaMiniseriesWeb SeriesShort Length Series

Like Once Upon a Time in Gwangju, this drama also features Drama, Miniseries, and Web Series themes with a 50% similarity match.

Every story in the world has its own 'reason

Recommendation: Dunhuang - Edge of the World similar to Once Upon a Time in Gwangju
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Dunhuang - Edge of the World(敦煌:生而传奇)

2021China
HistoricalMiniseriesWeb SeriesDocumentary

Like Once Upon a Time in Gwangju, this drama also features Historical, Miniseries, and Web Series themes with a 50% similarity match.

A docudrama delving into the historical evolution of Dunhuang, tracing its transformation from a distant border settlement to a pivotal center of commerce and culture in Western China over the centuries. The narrative is interwoven with insights from specialists in the field.

Recommendation: To Be Or Not To Be (2021) similar to Once Upon a Time in Gwangju
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To Be Or Not To Be (2021)(可不可以不)

2021China
DramaMiniseriesWeb SeriesComedy

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Recommendation: Island Nation Season 2 similar to Once Upon a Time in Gwangju
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Island Nation Season 2(國際橋牌社 第二季)

2021Taiwan
DramaHistoricalMiniseriesPolitical

Like Once Upon a Time in Gwangju, this drama also features Drama, Historical, and Miniseries themes with a 50% similarity match.

In a reimagined narrative set in Taiwan between 1995 and 1996 during the country's inaugural direct presidential election, the story unfolds with political conflicts, the emergence of criminal influences in the political sphere, and soldiers battling for survival during the Third Taiwan Strait Crisis. These elements collectively embody Taiwan's ethos of "One island, one destiny."

Recommendation: The Colorful Day with Sunny similar to Once Upon a Time in Gwangju
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The Colorful Day with Sunny(青山绿水那朵云)

2023China
DramaMiniseriesWeb SeriesShort Length Series

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Recommendation: It's Meant to Be similar to Once Upon a Time in Gwangju
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It's Meant to Be(清持应如是)

2023China
HistoricalMiniseriesWeb SeriesShort Length Series

Like Once Upon a Time in Gwangju, this drama also features Historical, Miniseries, and Web Series themes with a 50% similarity match.

During the 28th year of Jingde, conflicts erupted due to Su's harsh leadership

Recommendation: Yi Xiang Bu Dao De Ren Sheng similar to Once Upon a Time in Gwangju
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Yi Xiang Bu Dao De Ren Sheng(意想不到的人生)

2023China
DramaMiniseriesWeb SeriesShort Length Series

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Recommendation: Zhi Ming Bu Ju similar to Once Upon a Time in Gwangju
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Zhi Ming Bu Ju(知名不具)

2024China
DramaMiniseriesWeb SeriesShort Length Series

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Recommendation: Wan Ren Ge Shao Nv Zhi Chen Luo similar to Once Upon a Time in Gwangju
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Wan Ren Ge Shao Nv Zhi Chen Luo(万刃阁少女之尘落)

2024China
HistoricalMiniseriesWeb SeriesShort Length Series

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Recommendation: I Helped My Sister Get Rid of Bad Guys similar to Once Upon a Time in Gwangju
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I Helped My Sister Get Rid of Bad Guys(我替妹妹清零败类)

2024China
DramaMiniseriesWeb SeriesShort Length Series

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Recommendation: Jue Xing De Zhu Fu similar to Once Upon a Time in Gwangju
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Jue Xing De Zhu Fu(觉醒的主妇)

2024China
DramaMiniseriesWeb SeriesShort Length Series

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Recommendation: My Summer Vacation similar to Once Upon a Time in Gwangju
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My Summer Vacation(ぼくの夏休み)

2012Japan
DramaHistoricalTime TravelFamily

Like Once Upon a Time in Gwangju, this drama also features Drama, Historical, and Time Travel themes with a 50% similarity match.

A pair of siblings journey to a previous time period

Recommendation: Tian Gong Kai Shu: Wo Zai Gu Dai Dang Jiang Shi similar to Once Upon a Time in Gwangju
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Tian Gong Kai Shu: Wo Zai Gu Dai Dang Jiang Shi(天工开蜀·我在古代当匠师)

2025China
DramaMiniseriesTime TravelWeb SeriesFantasyFilmed VerticallyShort Length Series

Like Once Upon a Time in Gwangju, this drama also features Drama, Miniseries, Time Travel, and Web Series themes with a 50% similarity match.

The tale follows Zhang Chuan Jing as he unwittingly journeys between different time periods, witnessing the transformation of Zhuotongjing through history. Initially apathetic, he eventually develops a deep affection for the art and becomes a proficient heir.

Recommendation: Dark Secret similar to Once Upon a Time in Gwangju
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Dark Secret(暗算天機)

2018Hong Kong
DramaMiniseriesWeb SeriesSecret

Like Once Upon a Time in Gwangju, this drama also features Drama, Miniseries, and Web Series themes with a 50% similarity match.

Recommendation: Sakura no Tou: Another Story similar to Once Upon a Time in Gwangju
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Sakura no Tou: Another Story(桜の塔アナザーストーリー)

2021Japan
DramaMiniseriesWeb SeriesShort Length Series

Like Once Upon a Time in Gwangju, this drama also features Drama, Miniseries, and Web Series themes with a 50% similarity match.

Follow-up to Sakura no Tou.

Recommendation: Gravure Gairon, Jukouchuu!! similar to Once Upon a Time in Gwangju
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Gravure Gairon, Jukouchuu!!(グラビア概論、受講中!!)

2002Japan
DramaMiniseriesWeb SeriesShort Length Series

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Recommendation: Abarenbo Shogun Season 12 similar to Once Upon a Time in Gwangju
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Abarenbo Shogun Season 12(暴れん坊将軍 12)

2002Japan
DramaHistoricalMiniseriesAction

Like Once Upon a Time in Gwangju, this drama also features Drama, Historical, and Miniseries themes with a 50% similarity match.

Yoshimune Tokugawa serves as the 8th Shogun of the Tokugawa Shogunate. He faces ongoing issues with troublemakers causing chaos in Megumi, his city. To investigate these matters firsthand, Lord Tokugawa disguises himself as Tokuda Shinnosuke, an ordinary resident of Megumi, with the help of his trusted companions. Known as Shin-san to the locals, he collaborates with oniwaban (ninjas) and the leader of the Megumi fire brigade. Yoshimune utilizes the fire brigade headquarters as his temporary residence outside of Himeji Castle. While the fire brigade leader and oniwaban are aware of his true identity, the rest of the city remains oblivious to his status as the Shogun. Upon resolving the criminal activities, Yoshimune confronts the culprits, who often draw their samurai swords in an attempt to harm him without realizing his true identity. In most situations, Yoshimune skillfully handles the situation without causing serious harm, opting to use the blunt side of his sword. Only in extreme cases does he resort to using the sharp edge of his blade, demonstrating the severity of the circumstances.

Recommendation: Semishigure similar to Once Upon a Time in Gwangju
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Semishigure(蝉しぐれ)

2003Japan
DramaHistoricalMiniseriesNovel Adaptation

Like Once Upon a Time in Gwangju, this drama also features Drama, Historical, and Miniseries themes with a 50% similarity match.

The samurai lived by the code of duty and honor, with some driven by greed and power while others were guided by friendship, truth, and love. Bunshiro's story is one of tragedy and triumph, as he overcomes adversity to become a skilled swordsman and protector of the vulnerable. His love for Fuku blossoms in their youth, but their paths diverge due to her poverty and his personal loss. When a corrupt official causes Bunshiro's father to take his own life, Bunshiro is shunned by society. However, he ultimately foils the official's plan to harm Fuku, who is now married to a local lord, and exposes the corruption. Years later, Bunshiro and Fuku reunite to reflect on their past and the enduring love between them. This tale is inspired by the jidaigeki novel "Semishigure" penned by Fujisawa Shuhei.

Recommendation: Onyado Kawasemi similar to Once Upon a Time in Gwangju
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Onyado Kawasemi(御宿かわせみ)

2003Japan
DramaHistoricalMiniseriesNovel Adaptation

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Recommendation: Special Record on Earth similar to Once Upon a Time in Gwangju
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Special Record on Earth(지구에서의 특별한 기록)

2020South Korea
DramaMiniseriesWeb SeriesShort Length Series

Like Once Upon a Time in Gwangju, this drama also features Drama, Miniseries, and Web Series themes with a 50% similarity match.

Recommendation: Toyama no Kin-san (2007) similar to Once Upon a Time in Gwangju
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Toyama no Kin-san (2007)(遠山の金さん)

2007Japan
DramaHistoricalMiniseriesAction

Like Once Upon a Time in Gwangju, this drama also features Drama, Historical, and Miniseries themes with a 50% similarity match.

Recommendation: Sweet Room similar to Once Upon a Time in Gwangju
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Sweet Room(スウィートルーム)

2009Japan
DramaMiniseriesWeb SeriesRomance

Like Once Upon a Time in Gwangju, this drama also features Drama, Miniseries, and Web Series themes with a 50% similarity match.

This mobile series showcases four different romantic tales titled "Final Romance", "Special Day", "Three's Company", and "Hospitality". Each story unfolds within the confines of a hotel room known as the "Charming Suite". BBTV distributed this series as a mobile drama.

Recommendation: The Legend Of Aterui similar to Once Upon a Time in Gwangju
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The Legend Of Aterui( 火怨・北の英雄 アテルイ伝 )

2013Japan
DramaHistoricalMiniseriesLife

Like Once Upon a Time in Gwangju, this drama also features Drama, Historical, and Miniseries themes with a 50% similarity match.

Taking place in the 8th-9th century, Aterui leads the Emishi tribe in the Isawa Prefecture of northern Japan. Despite being outnumbered by the Yamato government's massive military force, Aterui bravely defends his tribe. This story is inspired by Katsuhiko Takahashi's novel "Kaen Kita no Yosei Aterui," published by Kodansha on October 16, 2002.

Recommendation: Tsuma wa Kunoichi Season 2 - Saishusho similar to Once Upon a Time in Gwangju
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Tsuma wa Kunoichi Season 2 - Saishusho(妻は、くノ一 ~最終章~)

2014Japan
DramaHistoricalMiniseriesRomance

Like Once Upon a Time in Gwangju, this drama also features Drama, Historical, and Miniseries themes with a 50% similarity match.

Following a brief reunion with his wife, Orie, Hikoma is now on a frantic search to find out where she is before he leaves. Feeling the absence of her husband, Orie makes the decision to step down from her role as a ninja.

Recommendation: Kumokiri Nizaemon Season 2 similar to Once Upon a Time in Gwangju
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Kumokiri Nizaemon Season 2(雲霧仁左衛門2)

2015Japan
DramaHistoricalMiniseriesNovel Adaptation

Like Once Upon a Time in Gwangju, this drama also features Drama, Historical, and Miniseries themes with a 50% similarity match.

Based on Ikenami Shotaro's book "Kumokiri Nizaemon," the following text has been modified.

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Denshichi Torimonochou(伝七捕物帳)

2016Japan
DramaHistoricalMiniseriesCrime

Like Once Upon a Time in Gwangju, this drama also features Drama, Historical, and Miniseries themes with a 50% similarity match.

Denshichi from Kuromoncho works under a police officer and enforces justice in the alleys of Edo using a violet club given to him by Inspector Toyama Saemon, the magistrate of Kitamachi. Denshichi focuses on condemning the wrongful acts instead of the individuals committing them, displaying compassion and kindness in his approach.