One Day: Seiya no kara Sawagi - Asian drama recommendation
Like
Add to favorites
Dislike

One Day: Seiya no kara Sawagi(ONE DAY~聖夜のから騒ぎ~)

2023Japan
Chef Male LeadChristmas SettingComedyDetective Supporting CharacterFugitive Male LeadLifeMysteryNews Presenter Female LeadNews Presenter Supporting CharacterThrillerWaiter-Waitress Supporting CharacterWidower Male LeadWinter SettingWorkplace Setting

Three individuals with diverse backgrounds find themselves entangled in their own struggles, eventually crossing paths as their fates intertwine. In the early hours of December 24th, a tragic shooting incident occurred at Yamashita wharf in Yokohama. Suguroji Seiji wakes up only to discover a lifeless body in front of him, the victim of a fatal gunshot wound. Despite his inability to recall the events leading up to the crime, Seiji becomes the primary suspect and is pursued by law enforcement. Determined to piece together the puzzle, he embarks on a quest to unearth clues surrounding the murder. Meanwhile, Tachiaoi Tokio, a seasoned chef at a renowned Yokohama restaurant boasting a rich 80-year history spanning three generations, grapples with the loss of his wife and vows to never love again. As he busily prepares for a fully booked Christmas Eve service, an unexpected intruder disrupts his routine. Lastly, Kurauchi Kikyo, a seasoned newscaster at a local Yokohama TV station for a decade, faces a sudden career setback when her news program is axed in favor of a cooking show. Undeterred, Kikyo ventures to the crime scene of the shooting to report on her final news assignment.

Asian dramas like
One Day Seiya No Kara Sawagi

Recommendation: Geeks: Keisatsusho no Henjintachi similar to One Day: Seiya no kara Sawagi
23%Match
Like
Add to favorites
Dislike

Geeks: Keisatsusho no Henjintachi(ギークス〜警察署の変人たち〜)

2024Japan
ComedyDetective Supporting CharacterLifeMysteryWorkplace SettingDoctor Female LeadFemale Centered PlotForensic Medical Examiner Female LeadForensic Medical Examiner Supporting CharacterNeighbors' RelationshipPolice Officer Female LeadPolice ProceduralSlight Romance

Like One Day: Seiya no kara Sawagi, this drama also features Comedy, Detective Supporting Character, Life, Mystery, and Workplace Setting themes with a 23% similarity match.

Saizo Yui, a 29-year-old woman, is employed as a forensics examiner in the crime laboratory of Takanashi Police Station. She is known for her exceptional memory and analytical skills, which contribute to her efficient work performance. Unlike her colleagues who follow traditional practices like working overtime and seeking approval, Saizo prefers a more modern approach. She maintains close relationships with two female colleagues at the station - Kira Masumi, a physician at the medical office, and Motoyama Iori, who works in the traffic department. Every Friday evening, the trio meets at an izakaya pub to discuss various topics, including work and personal relationships. During one of these gatherings, they brainstormed solutions for a challenging case that had stumped the detectives at the station. This sparked a trend of collaborating on difficult cases using their unique skills and expertise.

Recommendation: TRICK Season 3 similar to One Day: Seiya no kara Sawagi
20%Match
Like
Add to favorites
Dislike

TRICK Season 3(木曜ドラマ TRICK)

2003Japan
ComedyDetective Supporting CharacterMysteryThrillerEccentric Male LeadInvestigationMagician Female LeadMiniseriesSmart Female LeadSuspense

Like One Day: Seiya no kara Sawagi, this drama also features Comedy, Detective Supporting Character, Mystery, and Thriller themes with a 20% similarity match.

The return of an unusual pair consisting of an attractive female magician and a quirky physicist is here! The setting is a secluded mountain village steeped in tradition. Throughout each episode, the female magician and physicist encounter a range of supernatural occurrences that exceed their wildest expectations. Like in the prior season, the duo will work together to uncover the mysteries behind these paranormal events and attempt to logically explain the cunning tricks at play, if there are any. (TV Asahi)

Recommendation: Onna Keiji Mizuki: Kyoto Rakusai Sho Monogatari Season 2 similar to One Day: Seiya no kara Sawagi
19%Match
Like
Add to favorites
Dislike

Onna Keiji Mizuki: Kyoto Rakusai Sho Monogatari Season 2(女刑事みずき〜京都洛西署物語〜 2nd SEASON)

2007Japan
Detective Supporting CharacterMysteryThrillerWidower Male LeadDeathDeath Of A HusbandInvestigationMurderPolice Department SettingPolice Inspector Female LeadSuspense

Like One Day: Seiya no kara Sawagi, this drama also features Detective Supporting Character, Mystery, Thriller, and Widower Male Lead themes with a 19% similarity match.

Recommendation: Messy Girl similar to One Day: Seiya no kara Sawagi
19%Match
Like
Add to favorites
Dislike

Messy Girl(乱室佳人)

2020China
ComedyLifeWorkplace SettingShort Length SeriesWeb Series

Like One Day: Seiya no kara Sawagi, this drama also features Comedy, Life, and Workplace Setting themes with a 19% similarity match.

Qin Jie, a newcomer to the workforce, is known for his warmth and neatness. Despite appearing aloof at first glance, he becomes quite chatty when he starts organizing. Zhen Lan, on the other hand, is a disorganized woman who works from home. In the past, she used hoarding as a way to cope with emotional pain, but thanks to Qin Jie, she has transformed into a tidying expert. Qin Jie not only helped her organize her living space but also assisted her in sorting out her emotions.

Recommendation: Ugly Miss Young Ae Season 17 similar to One Day: Seiya no kara Sawagi
19%Match
Like
Add to favorites
Dislike

Ugly Miss Young Ae Season 17(막돼먹은 영애씨 시즌17)

2019South Korea
ComedyLifeWorkplace SettingDramaOverweight

Like One Day: Seiya no kara Sawagi, this drama also features Comedy, Life, and Workplace Setting themes with a 19% similarity match.

The seventeenth installment of the poignant drama exploring the joys and challenges faced by women in their 30s, focuses on a solo female character named Lee Young Ae. (HanCinema)

Recommendation: Heaven? similar to One Day: Seiya no kara Sawagi
18%Match
Like
Add to favorites
Dislike

Heaven?(Heaven?~ご苦楽レストラン~)

2019Japan
ComedyLifeMysteryWorkplace SettingAdapted From A MangaBusinessCharacter DevelopmentChef Supporting CharacterFoodInvestigationRestaurantSlight Romance

Like One Day: Seiya no kara Sawagi, this drama also features Comedy, Life, Mystery, and Workplace Setting themes with a 18% similarity match.

Iga Kan is employed at a family-owned restaurant, known for his sincerity but inflexibility. Despite his inability to fake smiles for customers, one particular woman, Kurosu Kanako, sees potential in him. Kanako, a mysterious figure, shares her plans to open a French restaurant in an unconventional location - a cemetery. The new staff, including former apprentice hairdresser Kawai Taichi, ex-rice & beef bowl restaurant manager Tsutsumi Keitaro, failed chef Ozawa Yukio, and retired bank executive turned sommelier Yamagata Shigeomi, seem mismatched for the upscale establishment. What is Kanako's motive for assembling this eclectic team? And will the French restaurant ultimately open its doors?

Recommendation: Be Your Own Light similar to One Day: Seiya no kara Sawagi
18%Match
Like
Add to favorites
Dislike

Be Your Own Light(做自己的光)

2023China
Chef Male LeadLifeNews Presenter Supporting CharacterWorkplace SettingAge GapFemale Centered PlotHeight DifferenceInfluencer Male LeadNews IndustryNews Station SettingRomanceTV Presenter Female Lead

Like One Day: Seiya no kara Sawagi, this drama also features Chef Male Lead, Life, News Presenter Supporting Character, and Workplace Setting themes with a 18% similarity match.

He Huan has faced numerous challenges, including her husband abandoning her and leaving behind significant debts, setbacks in her professional life, and her mother falling seriously ill. Despite these obstacles, with the support of friends, He Huan remains determined to start afresh. Utilizing her intelligence and sincerity, He Huan manages to navigate through the hurdles of arranging treatment for her mother and dealing with persistent creditors. Through her perseverance and genuine intentions, she swiftly progresses from a hotline operator to a show host, reclaiming her peak and becoming a guiding light for herself. Achieving her personal aspirations, He Huan and her coworkers actively explore new possibilities for revolutionizing traditional media. Teaming up with influencer Jiang Jun Hao, He Huan embraces the trend of integrated media for television networks. As her career flourishes, she is confronted with a new emotional decision. Her husband's self-centeredness has spurred He Huan to become self-reliant. Additionally, her bond with Jiang Jun Hao has evolved through various stages, leading to a relationship grounded in respect and mutual comprehension.

Recommendation: The Code of Siam similar to One Day: Seiya no kara Sawagi
18%Match
Like
Add to favorites
Dislike

The Code of Siam(异域档案之暹罗密码)

2019China
ComedyMysteryThrillerConspiracyInvestigationSuspense

Like One Day: Seiya no kara Sawagi, this drama also features Comedy, Mystery, and Thriller themes with a 18% similarity match.

A man who straddles the line between right and wrong is a clever criminal who follows the law and ends up in prison. Just before his release, his former girlfriend, who is also his biggest opponent, faces a dangerous situation, forcing him to flee to rescue her. The story unfolds in the Golden Triangle, known for its drug trafficking. Xia Tian risks his life in a showdown with a notorious drug kingpin and emerges victorious. Word of Xia Tian's actions reaches Zhang Li, an Interpol agent who also happens to be his ex-girlfriend and the love of his life. Despite their roles as law enforcer and outlaw, they were once lovers who enjoyed playing a game of cat and mouse. Zhang Li and her superior, Peter, travel to the Golden Triangle. The drug kingpin is killed in a confrontation, and Xia Tian is arrested for the crime. He is sent to a prison in Myanmar but escapes just before his sentence ends to save Zhang Li from imminent danger. Though Xia Tian manages to rescue her, he realizes that his escape was orchestrated by someone else. Acting on Peter's instructions, Xia Tian and Zhang Li head to Bangkok to investigate, encountering a series of mysteries including a missing plane, a long-awaited reunion, and a vast conspiracy.

Recommendation: Tokuso 9 Season 5 similar to One Day: Seiya no kara Sawagi
18%Match
Like
Add to favorites
Dislike

Tokuso 9 Season 5(特捜9 season5)

2022Japan
Detective Supporting CharacterMysteryThrillerInvestigationPolice Department SettingSuspense

Like One Day: Seiya no kara Sawagi, this drama also features Detective Supporting Character, Mystery, and Thriller themes with a 18% similarity match.

Has there been any recent progress in the dynamic between the distinctive detectives? The team of special investigators, each with their own unique traits, persist in their usual clashes but are united in their dedication to solving cases and conducting thorough investigations. Furthermore, the hidden past of detective Shindo Ryo is slowly coming to light, potentially altering his connection with detective Asawa Naoki. And to add to the mix, a new recruit has joined their ranks.

Recommendation: Dai Byoin Senkyo Mae the Night Before similar to One Day: Seiya no kara Sawagi
18%Match
Like
Add to favorites
Dislike

Dai Byoin Senkyo Mae the Night Before(大病院占拠前 the night before)

2023Japan
Detective Supporting CharacterMysteryThrillerInvestigationMiniseriesSuspense

Like One Day: Seiya no kara Sawagi, this drama also features Detective Supporting Character, Mystery, and Thriller themes with a 18% similarity match.

Six months prior to the occupation incident, Koichi is on a mission to uncover the hidden truths of Kaiseido Hospital. In the midst of their investigation, Koichi and Sagami break into Tajima Design Office, the architectural firm behind the hospital's design. Their goal is to retrieve blueprint data, but their plans are disrupted when three employees and a security guard unexpectedly appear. It appears that the police had been informed about the break-in and summoned the employees to provide information. However, as everyone boards the elevator, it suddenly stops and a mysterious gas is released, causing them to lose consciousness. Upon regaining consciousness, they are informed via a mysterious voice that the employees have been fitted with a deadly device around their necks and injected with poison. The voice then issues a chilling ultimatum: in order to escape the elevator alive, they must uncover the identity of the killer among them.

Recommendation: Jinji no Hitomi similar to One Day: Seiya no kara Sawagi
18%Match
Like
Add to favorites
Dislike

Jinji no Hitomi(人事の人見)

2025Japan
ComedyLifeWorkplace SettingOffice SettingOffice Worker Male LeadOffice Worker Supporting Character

Like One Day: Seiya no kara Sawagi, this drama also features Comedy, Life, and Workplace Setting themes with a 18% similarity match.

The narrative takes place at "Hinode Enpitsu", a well-established company in the stationery industry. Despite its impressive track record and reputation, some employees have expressed concerns about the perceived favoritism towards the Sales and Product Development departments, while the HR department is often undervalued. Hitomi Ren, an experienced HR specialist recruited from an international firm, teams up with Mano Naomi to address the company's challenges and confront the issues facing today's workforce.

Recommendation: Monday Again?! similar to One Day: Seiya no kara Sawagi
18%Match
Like
Add to favorites
Dislike

Monday Again?!(X!又是星期一)

2024Taiwan
ComedyLifeWorkplace SettingComing Of AgeWorkplace PoliticsWorkplace Violence

Like One Day: Seiya no kara Sawagi, this drama also features Comedy, Life, and Workplace Setting themes with a 18% similarity match.

At the largest media company in the country, Winners Weekly, there is a famous saying that it is better to end up in a monastery than at Winners Weekly. Despite this reputation, many eager job seekers, such as 22-year-old Chien who is known for following rules meticulously, and 21-year-old Chou Yi, a former competitive video game player with a confident attitude, manage to impress interviewers and secure positions at the company. However, their successful start is put in jeopardy by a rigorous probation period. If they fail to meet their targets within three months, they will be let go. Working in the same department, the two initially clash but are eventually forced to collaborate on projects. Even after completing probation, they face new challenges ahead.

Recommendation: Eye See: Moso Kioku Sosa Koganei Dai similar to One Day: Seiya no kara Sawagi
18%Match
Like
Add to favorites
Dislike

Eye See: Moso Kioku Sosa Koganei Dai(アイシー~妄想記憶捜査・小金井大~)

2025Japan
ComedyDetective Supporting CharacterMysteryDetective FictionDetective Male LeadInvestigation

Like One Day: Seiya no kara Sawagi, this drama also features Comedy, Detective Supporting Character, and Mystery themes with a 18% similarity match.

Koganei's aspiration has been realized as he has now officially moved to the First Investigation Division. He is determined to leave a positive impression in hopes of being accepted into the Hiiragi Squad. Perhaps he might even awaken his own "camera eye"? Is there a link between the recent jewelry robbery and the seemingly minor theft of a bicycle seat? Koganei Dai, previously of Koganeistation, believes that no case is too large or too trivial.

Recommendation: Stand by Me Season 3 Extra similar to One Day: Seiya no kara Sawagi
17%Match
Like
Add to favorites
Dislike

Stand by Me Season 3 Extra(一起同过窗 第三季 番外篇)

2022China
ComedyLifeWinter SettingWorkplace SettingFriendshipSchool SettingStudent Female LeadStudent Male LeadUniversityWorkplace PoliticsYoung Adult Female LeadYoung Adult Male LeadYouth

Like One Day: Seiya no kara Sawagi, this drama also features Comedy, Life, Winter Setting, and Workplace Setting themes with a 17% similarity match.

Over the winter break, the group of friends embarks on an internship at a television network

Recommendation: Ryusei no Kizuna similar to One Day: Seiya no kara Sawagi
17%Match
Like
Add to favorites
Dislike

Ryusei no Kizuna(流星の絆)

2008Japan
ComedyDetective Supporting CharacterMysteryThrillerNovel AdaptationBrother-Sister RelationshipBrothers' RelationshipDeath Of A FatherDeath Of A MotherMiniseriesMurderSlight RomanceSuspense

Like One Day: Seiya no kara Sawagi, this drama also features Comedy, Detective Supporting Character, Mystery, and Thriller themes with a 17% similarity match.

As we grow older, we will seek revenge together." Koichi, Taisuke, and Shizuna are siblings who tragically lost their parents in a brutal murder during their elementary school years. Determined to avenge their deaths, the siblings come up with a plan that reveals new information fourteen years later. A shocking discovery leads to an emotional conclusion. What will happen to the siblings who have relied solely on their bond throughout their lives? (TBS)

Recommendation: Chef wa Meitantei similar to One Day: Seiya no kara Sawagi
17%Match
Like
Add to favorites
Dislike

Chef wa Meitantei(シェフは名探偵)

2021Japan
Chef Male LeadComedyMysteryWaiter-Waitress Supporting CharacterCalm Male LeadDetective FictionDetective Male LeadFoodFrench CuisineHealingLesbian LeadTransgender Supporting CharacterWarm Male Lead

Like One Day: Seiya no kara Sawagi, this drama also features Chef Male Lead, Comedy, Mystery, and Waiter-Waitress Supporting Character themes with a 17% similarity match.

Mifune Shinobu works as a chef at a French restaurant, where he acquired his skills in French cuisine over a decade ago while working in restaurants in the French countryside. Despite his quiet demeanor, Shinobu is known for his warm heart and consideration for others. He is not driven by achieving success as a chef, but rather by the desire to bring healing through his food. With an exceptional memory for even the smallest details, Shinobu also excels as a private detective, helping customers solve their problems and worries.

Recommendation: Believe: Kimi ni Kakeru Hashi similar to One Day: Seiya no kara Sawagi
17%Match
Like
Add to favorites
Dislike

Believe: Kimi ni Kakeru Hashi(Believe-君にかける橋-)

2024Japan
Detective Supporting CharacterFugitive Male LeadMysteryThrillerArchitect Male LeadArchitect Supporting CharacterBusinessLawyer Supporting CharacterManager Male LeadNurse Supporting CharacterPrison Officer Supporting CharacterPrisoner Male LeadPrisoner Supporting Character

Like One Day: Seiya no kara Sawagi, this drama also features Detective Supporting Character, Fugitive Male Lead, Mystery, and Thriller themes with a 17% similarity match.

Kariyama Riku is employed as an architect, serving as the head of the civil engineering design division at a prominent construction firm. He has devoted his career to constructing bridges and is known for his meticulous attention to detail. Presently, Kariyama Riku is overseeing the development of the Ryujin Bridge, a project that commenced several years ago. However, he encounters unforeseen challenges along the way.

Recommendation: Warau Shukujo similar to One Day: Seiya no kara Sawagi
17%Match
Like
Add to favorites
Dislike

Warau Shukujo(嗤う淑女)

2024Japan
Detective Supporting CharacterMysteryThrillerWorkplace SettingAdvisor Female LeadConsultant Female LeadCousins RelationshipDifficult AdulthoodDramaHidden PastOffice SettingPsychological ManipulationSecret

Like One Day: Seiya no kara Sawagi, this drama also features Detective Supporting Character, Mystery, Thriller, and Workplace Setting themes with a 17% similarity match.

Nonomiya Kyoko and her relative Gamo Michiru are finally reunited after being separated for many years. Despite a dark secret they shared in school, Kyoko has been avoiding Michiru for the past 17 years. However, fate brings them back together as Michiru takes control of the company where Kyoko works. Meanwhile, Michiru starts a counseling service to help people facing various life problems, using their desires to manipulate and cause despair. Kyoko finds herself entangled in Michiru's schemes, gradually becoming drawn to the sinister girl. What will become of these two individuals connected by their past crime?

Recommendation: Sennyu Sosakan Matsushita Kohei similar to One Day: Seiya no kara Sawagi
17%Match
Like
Add to favorites
Dislike

Sennyu Sosakan Matsushita Kohei(潜入捜査官 松下洸平)

2023Japan
ComedyMysteryThrillerWorkplace SettingActorActor-Actress Supporting CharacterDirector Supporting CharacterDrug CartelInvestigator Male LeadShort Length SeriesTalent Manager Supporting CharacterUndercover Agent Male LeadUndercover Operation

Like One Day: Seiya no kara Sawagi, this drama also features Comedy, Mystery, Thriller, and Workplace Setting themes with a 17% similarity match.

Recommendation: Keibuho Sugiyama Shintaro ~ Kichijoji-sho Jiken File similar to One Day: Seiya no kara Sawagi
17%Match
Like
Add to favorites
Dislike

Keibuho Sugiyama Shintaro ~ Kichijoji-sho Jiken File(警部補・杉山真太郎~吉祥寺署事件ファイル)

2015Japan
Detective Supporting CharacterMysteryThrillerWidower Male LeadBomb ThreatChief Of Police Supporting CharacterCo-workers' RelationshipCrimeFamilyForensic Scientist Supporting CharacterHomelessnessMarried Male LeadMorse CodeMother-in-law - Son-in-law Relationship

Like One Day: Seiya no kara Sawagi, this drama also features Detective Supporting Character, Mystery, Thriller, and Widower Male Lead themes with a 17% similarity match.

Detective Sugiyama Shintaro, an empathetic assistant inspector at Kichijoji Police Station, has successfully closed numerous cases while unintentionally neglecting his family

Recommendation: Nobody Knows similar to One Day: Seiya no kara Sawagi
17%Match
Like
Add to favorites
Dislike

Nobody Knows(胆小鬼)

2022China
LifeMysteryThrillerWinter SettingFriendshipInvestigationSchool SettingSlight RomanceStudent Female LeadStudent Male LeadStudent Supporting CharacterTeenager Female LeadTeenager Male LeadYouth

Like One Day: Seiya no kara Sawagi, this drama also features Life, Mystery, Thriller, and Winter Setting themes with a 17% similarity match.

Back in 2003, a 17-year-old girl named Huang Shu was murdered in mysterious circumstances. A decade later, a similar case emerged but the main suspect had already passed away, leaving the case shrouded in uncertainty. Hidden secrets resurfaced unexpectedly, shedding light on a youthful past intertwined with five individuals. The series of events intertwined with the complexities of human nature... Children's motives may seem pure, while adults' intentions are often convoluted. Could it be that both you and I have a dark past?

Recommendation: Route similar to One Day: Seiya no kara Sawagi
17%Match
Like
Add to favorites
Dislike

Route(弓元特攻队)

2023China
ComedyMysteryThrillerInvestigationRomanceSuspenseWeb Series

Like One Day: Seiya no kara Sawagi, this drama also features Comedy, Mystery, and Thriller themes with a 17% similarity match.

Gong Li, a well-known figure, has led a charmed life until a series of unfortunate events make him question his luck. These events lead him to get entangled in a murder case with Zhou Yin Yuan, an astrology enthusiast with a background in psychology. Despite being an unlikely suspect, circumstances push them together as scapegoats. Wrongly accused, they must collaborate to clear their names but find themselves drawn into a bizarre mystery. In their quest for justice, they decide to seek professional help from the police. Will this unconventional pair find the truth they seek?

Recommendation: TRICK similar to One Day: Seiya no kara Sawagi
17%Match
Like
Add to favorites
Dislike

TRICK(TRICK)

2000Japan
ComedyDetective Supporting CharacterMysteryThrillerBlack ComedyEmotionally Strong Female LeadFraudInvestigationMagician Female LeadMiniseriesPsychologicalSlapstickSmart Female LeadSuspense

Like One Day: Seiya no kara Sawagi, this drama also features Comedy, Detective Supporting Character, Mystery, and Thriller themes with a 17% similarity match.

Despite facing constant job losses and pressure from her landlady for overdue rent payments, 23-year-old Yamada Naoko refuses to abandon her passion for illusionism. Inspired by her late magician father, she is determined to pursue her unconventional career. However, her life takes an unexpected turn when she is fired for lacking stage presence and comes across an offer from physics professor Ueda. Known for his skepticism towards anything supernatural, Ueda challenges individuals to prove the authenticity of their abilities in exchange for a cash prize. In need of money, Naoko decides to participate and manages to impress Ueda with a magic trick he cannot debunk. Recognizing her talent, Ueda recruits Naoko to help him expose the deceptive practices of a local cult. Together with police officer Yabe, they embark on a journey filled with mysterious occurrences that require their expertise to unravel, regardless of how eerie or otherworldly they may seem.

Recommendation: Zouka no Mitsu similar to One Day: Seiya no kara Sawagi
17%Match
Like
Add to favorites
Dislike

Zouka no Mitsu(造花の蜜)

2011Japan
Detective Supporting CharacterMysteryThrillerDramaInvestigationMiniseriesSuspense

Like One Day: Seiya no kara Sawagi, this drama also features Detective Supporting Character, Mystery, and Thriller themes with a 17% similarity match.

The story begins with the abduction of a young child, which appears to be a kidnapping for ransom. However, the kidnapper surprises everyone by not demanding a specific amount of money, instead leaving it up to the victim to decide. This puts the police in a difficult position as they try to figure out the kidnapper's motives. Adding to the challenge, the ransom exchange is set to take place in a public location during the daytime, adding insult to injury for the authorities. As the case unfolds, it becomes clear that this is just the beginning of a much larger and more complex investigation involving a 700 million yen ransom. Can Detective Hashiba, a seasoned expert in kidnapping cases, successfully apprehend the elusive criminal known as Ran?

Recommendation: Keiji Yugami similar to One Day: Seiya no kara Sawagi
17%Match
Like
Add to favorites
Dislike

Keiji Yugami(刑事ゆがみ)

2017Japan
ComedyMysteryThrillerWorkplace SettingDetective FictionDetective Male LeadDramaEpisodic FormatInvestigationMiniseriesPolice ProceduralSuspenseTeammates' RelationshipTeamwork

Like One Day: Seiya no kara Sawagi, this drama also features Comedy, Mystery, Thriller, and Workplace Setting themes with a 17% similarity match.

In a world where fairness is open to interpretation and uncovering the truth is challenging, detective Yugami is known for his relentless pursuit of facts without being bound by conventions or societal expectations

Recommendation: Saiai similar to One Day: Seiya no kara Sawagi
17%Match
Like
Add to favorites
Dislike

Saiai(最愛)

2021Japan
Detective Supporting CharacterMysteryThrillerWorkplace SettingBusiness IndustryBusinesswoman Female LeadCEO Female LeadDramaInvestigationLawyer Supporting CharacterPharmaceutical IndustryReporter Supporting CharacterRomanceSuspense

Like One Day: Seiya no kara Sawagi, this drama also features Detective Supporting Character, Mystery, Thriller, and Workplace Setting themes with a 17% similarity match.

In a gripping romantic tale, Sanada Rio, a successful businesswoman, finds herself entangled in a murder investigation as a key witness. Her first love, a detective determined to uncover the truth, and a lawyer dedicated to protecting her, become crucial players in the unfolding drama. Flashback to 2006, when a disappearance rocked the quiet town of Rio's childhood. Now, fifteen years later, the past returns as the individual linked to the case resurfaces in Rio's life, forcing her to confront long-buried memories.

Recommendation: Zeicho: "Haraenai" ni wa Wake ga Aru similar to One Day: Seiya no kara Sawagi
17%Match
Like
Add to favorites
Dislike

Zeicho: "Haraenai" ni wa Wake ga Aru(ゼイチョー ~「払えない」にはワケがある~)

2023Japan
ComedyLifeMysteryWorkplace SettingBusinessFinancial CrimeMayor Supporting CharacterOffice SettingStatutory CrimeTax EvasionTax Investigator Female LeadTax Investigator Male LeadTax Investigator Supporting CharacterWhite-Collar Crime

Like One Day: Seiya no kara Sawagi, this drama also features Comedy, Life, Mystery, and Workplace Setting themes with a 17% similarity match.

Aiba Soichiro is employed in the tax department of the local government. His main responsibility involves collecting overdue taxes from individuals by assessing their financial status and conducting visits to their residences. In certain cases, he seizes their assets and encourages them to settle their tax debts. Despite the nature of his job, Soichiro approaches taxpayers with empathy and endeavors to assist them in finding solutions. Previously a government official at the Ministry of Finance, Soichiro made the decision to transition into the role of a tax collector for personal reasons.

Recommendation: Kujaku no Dance, Dare ga Mita? similar to One Day: Seiya no kara Sawagi
17%Match
Like
Add to favorites
Dislike

Kujaku no Dance, Dare ga Mita?(クジャクのダンス、誰が見た?)

2025Japan
LifeMysteryThrillerFather-Daughter RelationshipInvestigationMiniseriesSuspense

Like One Day: Seiya no kara Sawagi, this drama also features Life, Mystery, and Thriller themes with a 17% similarity match.

Yamashita Komugi, a college student, has been living with her father, a former police officer, following her mother's passing. Tragically, on Christmas Eve, Komugi's father was killed, leaving behind a cryptic note with the words "false accusation." A suspect was apprehended based on this clue. However, Komugi soon uncovers that the man accused of her father's murder is the son of a man her father had arrested 22 years ago for a similar crime. Teaming up with lawyer Matsukaze Yoshiteru, Komugi delves into the interconnected mysteries of the present and past. (DramaWiki)

Recommendation: Local Hero similar to One Day: Seiya no kara Sawagi
17%Match
Like
Add to favorites
Dislike

Local Hero(동네의 영웅)

2016South Korea
ComedyMysteryThrillerActionInvestigationPoliticalSuspense

Like One Day: Seiya no kara Sawagi, this drama also features Comedy, Mystery, and Thriller themes with a 17% similarity match.

Baek Shi-Yoon is a former secret agent and a highly skilled operative. Concealing his history, he purchases the bar named "Neighborhood" and operates it as the proprietor. He forms bonds with the local patrons at his bar and empathizes with their struggles. Shi-Yoon subsequently encounters a young man who is a temporary worker aspiring to join the police force. Shi-Yoon mentors him as a covert agent, and together they combat wrongdoing.

Recommendation: Indigo no Yoru similar to One Day: Seiya no kara Sawagi
17%Match
Like
Add to favorites
Dislike

Indigo no Yoru(インディゴの夜)

2010Japan
ComedyLifeMysteryDramaFriendshipHost-Hostess Club SettingInvestigation

Like One Day: Seiya no kara Sawagi, this drama also features Comedy, Life, and Mystery themes with a 17% similarity match.

In the starring role, Yoko Moriguchi plays a woman who had a thriving career as an editor at a prominent publishing company. After her fiance vanished unexpectedly, she found herself implicated in an embezzlement scandal that cost her job. She then took on the role of manager at Club Indigo, a unique host club located in Shibuya. As mysterious events unfold at the club, she and her hosts join forces to investigate like a group of novice detectives.

Recommendation: Unlock My Boss similar to One Day: Seiya no kara Sawagi
17%Match
Like
Add to favorites
Dislike

Unlock My Boss(사장님을 잠금해제)

2022South Korea
ComedyMysteryThrillerWorkplace SettingAdapted From A WebtoonCEO Male LeadFantasyInformation Technology (IT) IndustryInvestigationNice Male LeadSci-FiSlight RomanceSuspenseTeamwork

Like One Day: Seiya no kara Sawagi, this drama also features Comedy, Mystery, Thriller, and Workplace Setting themes with a 17% similarity match.

Kim Seon Ju, the founder and CEO of a prominent IT company, is a well-known figure in the country. Despite his success, he faces challenges as there are those who seek to harm him. Unfortunately, Seon Ju falls victim to a senseless murder but his spirit somehow ends up trapped in his smartphone. It is not until Park In Seong, a struggling university graduate, stumbles upon the phone that Seon Ju has a chance at finding justice. Offering In Seong a generous reward, Seon Ju convinces him to help take over as CEO of the company. Together, they work to uncover the truth behind Seon Ju's death with the help of his secretary, Jung Se Yeon.

Recommendation: The Auditors similar to One Day: Seiya no kara Sawagi
17%Match
Like
Add to favorites
Dislike

The Auditors(감사합니다)

2024South Korea
ComedyMysteryThrillerWorkplace SettingActionAssistant Manager Supporting CharacterAuditAuditor Female LeadAuditor Male LeadAuditor Supporting CharacterCo-workers' RelationshipOffice SettingSenior-Junior RelationshipWorkplace Politics

Like One Day: Seiya no kara Sawagi, this drama also features Comedy, Mystery, Thriller, and Workplace Setting themes with a 17% similarity match.

In JU Construction, Shin Cha Il leads the audit team with a sharp and cautious demeanor, addressing widespread corruption within the company. Gu Han Soo, a new recruit aspiring for a transfer to Florida, faces challenges from Shin Cha Il upon joining the team. Despite their contrasting personalities, Gu Han Soo grows professionally under the strict mentorship of his boss. Meanwhile, Hwang Dae Woong, an ambitious vice president and the third son of the company's founder, plots to outmaneuver his siblings for the position of company president. Yoon Seo Jin, a rookie auditor with a strong individualistic drive, shares a hidden past with Hwang Dae Woong but keeps their connection a secret in the workplace.

Recommendation: Unmasked similar to One Day: Seiya no kara Sawagi
17%Match
Like
Add to favorites
Dislike

Unmasked(트리거)

2025South Korea
ComedyMysteryThrillerWorkplace SettingBrave Female LeadBroadcasting IndustryCold CaseDramaJournalist Female LeadOffice RivalsProducer Male LeadReporter Female LeadStalkingWorkplace Politics

Like One Day: Seiya no kara Sawagi, this drama also features Comedy, Mystery, Thriller, and Workplace Setting themes with a 17% similarity match.

A comedic drama follows an investigative journalism team led by Trigger, a justice-driven leader, and the PD, a strong-willed individualist who reveals the truth behind enigmatic incidents and rescues a program facing potential cancellation. (HanCinema)

Recommendation: Once Upon a Time in Saengchori similar to One Day: Seiya no kara Sawagi
17%Match
Like
Add to favorites
Dislike

Once Upon a Time in Saengchori(원스 어폰 어 타임 인 생초리)

2010South Korea
ComedyMysteryThrillerWorkplace SettingBoss-Employee RelationshipDeathInvestigationMurderOffice SettingOffice Worker Female LeadOffice Worker Male LeadRomanceSuspenseWorkplace Romance

Like One Day: Seiya no kara Sawagi, this drama also features Comedy, Mystery, Thriller, and Workplace Setting themes with a 17% similarity match.

This drama focuses on a team of employees from a brokerage firm who are transferred to a serene rural village. In this setting, a mix of exciting and strange occurrences unfolds, along with romantic connections forming between the workers and the locals. At the heart of the various mysteries enveloping Saengchori lies a complex murder case in which the employees inadvertently become entangled. However, some individuals are determined to keep certain dark secrets concealed and will go to great lengths to protect them. Is the killer a resident of the eccentric village of Saengchori, or could it be one of their own?

Recommendation: Kinshicho Paradise: Shibuya kara Ippon similar to One Day: Seiya no kara Sawagi
17%Match
Like
Add to favorites
Dislike

Kinshicho Paradise: Shibuya kara Ippon(錦糸町パラダイス~渋谷から一本~)

2024Japan
ComedyLifeMysteryWorkplace SettingBlack ComedyBromanceBusinessman-Businesswoman Supporting CharacterCamera Operator Supporting CharacterCleaner Male LeadDeathDramaHidden PastMultiple PerspectiveReporter Male Lead

Like One Day: Seiya no kara Sawagi, this drama also features Comedy, Life, Mystery, and Workplace Setting themes with a 17% similarity match.

Located in Kinshicho, Tokyo, there is a cleaning company run by Daisuke along with his two childhood friends, Yu-chan and Ippei. Together, they offer cleaning services to a diverse range of clients, each with their own unique stories. Recently, peculiar incidents have been taking place in Kinshicho, such as a QR code appearing on a street corner. This QR code, when scanned, reveals the truth behind long-standing mysteries and disturbing events. The mastermind behind this QR code is journalist Aoi, whose investigations have uncovered connections between many of Daisuke's clients and past cases. Unintentionally, Daisuke, Yu-chan, and Ippei find themselves entangled in these cases.

Recommendation: Light the Night similar to One Day: Seiya no kara Sawagi
17%Match
Like
Add to favorites
Dislike

Light the Night(華燈初上)

2021Taiwan
Detective Supporting CharacterLifeThrillerWorkplace Setting1980sCorruptionDifficult AdulthoodDramaEmotionally Strong Female LeadHost-Hostess Club SettingHost-Hostess Supporting CharacterHostess Female LeadRomanceSuspense

Like One Day: Seiya no kara Sawagi, this drama also features Detective Supporting Character, Life, Thriller, and Workplace Setting themes with a 17% similarity match.

During the 1980s in Taipei's red-light district, women working at a well-known Japanese club experience emotions like jealousy, heartbreak, friendship, love, and betrayal. (Netflix)

Recommendation: Light the Night Season 3 similar to One Day: Seiya no kara Sawagi
17%Match
Like
Add to favorites
Dislike

Light the Night Season 3(華燈初上 第三季)

2022Taiwan
Detective Supporting CharacterMysteryThrillerWaiter-Waitress Supporting CharacterBisexual Supporting CharacterDetective Male LeadDramaEmotionally Strong Female LeadHost-Hostess Club SettingHost-Hostess Supporting CharacterHostess Female LeadPolice CorruptionRomanceSuspense

Like One Day: Seiya no kara Sawagi, this drama also features Detective Supporting Character, Mystery, Thriller, and Waiter-Waitress Supporting Character themes with a 17% similarity match.

After the accident, the female employees at Light Bar persist in their quest for answers, only to discover that the reality is far more intricate than they had anticipated. (Netflix)

Recommendation: Tokyo Seimenjo similar to One Day: Seiya no kara Sawagi
17%Match
Like
Add to favorites
Dislike

Tokyo Seimenjo(トーキョー製麺所)

2021Japan
Chef Male LeadComedyLifeWorkplace SettingAggressive Male LeadCo-workers' RelationshipFoodFriendshipHardworking Female LeadLife LessonManager Male LeadMiniseriesRestaurantYouth

Like One Day: Seiya no kara Sawagi, this drama also features Chef Male Lead, Comedy, Life, and Workplace Setting themes with a 17% similarity match.

With the slogan "Fast, affordable, and tasty," Tokyo Seimenjo has been offering budget-friendly and delicious udon to patrons since they first opened their doors. Boasting a steady stream of customers and a loyal following, the eatery has become a beloved spot in the community. However, the recent absence of the manager due to maternity leave and the departure of some key staff members has left the remaining team feeling uncertain. Haruto Aoi, Yoshio Midorikawa, Rin Momota, and Setsuko Kimoto are unsure about the next steps without their reliable colleagues. Adding to the challenge, the restaurant's parent company has assigned a new manager, Kotaro Akamatsu, who, although confident in his abilities, lacks experience in the food industry, coming from a background in hotel management.

Recommendation: Shiawase Kanako no Koroshiya Seikatsu similar to One Day: Seiya no kara Sawagi
17%Match
Like
Add to favorites
Dislike

Shiawase Kanako no Koroshiya Seikatsu(幸せカナコの殺し屋生活)

2025Japan
ComedyDetective Supporting CharacterLifeThrillerActionAdapted From A MangaFemale AssassinAssassin Male LeadDeathGun ViolenceMiniseriesMixed Live Action-AnimationMurderSkilled Killer

Like One Day: Seiya no kara Sawagi, this drama also features Comedy, Detective Supporting Character, Life, and Thriller themes with a 17% similarity match.

Nishino Kanako despises her current job and eagerly accepts a new opportunity without knowing it involves working for a contract killing agency. Surprisingly, she excels at the job, despite her lack of confidence. Transitioning into her new role as an assassin proves challenging, especially as she tries to earn the respect of her coworker, Sakurai. (Mangadex.com)

Recommendation: Light the Night Season 2 similar to One Day: Seiya no kara Sawagi
17%Match
Like
Add to favorites
Dislike

Light the Night Season 2(華燈初上 第二季)

2021Taiwan
Detective Supporting CharacterLifeThrillerWaiter-Waitress Supporting CharacterChildhood Friends RelationshipDetective Male LeadDramaEmotionally Strong Female LeadEstranged ParentHost-Hostess Club SettingHostess Female LeadRomanceScreenwriter Male LeadSuspense

Like One Day: Seiya no kara Sawagi, this drama also features Detective Supporting Character, Life, Thriller, and Waiter-Waitress Supporting Character themes with a 17% similarity match.

The women of Light Bar are faced with uncovering hidden truths and deceit as they work together to uncover the identity of the individual responsible for the murder of one of their colleagues. (Netflix)

Recommendation: Target Person similar to One Day: Seiya no kara Sawagi
16%Match
Like
Add to favorites
Dislike

Target Person(目标人物)

2020China
ComedyMysteryThrillerDeathInvestigationMurderSuspenseWeb Series

Like One Day: Seiya no kara Sawagi, this drama also features Comedy, Mystery, and Thriller themes with a 16% similarity match.

A mysterious escape room game brings together a group of individuals who soon discover a hidden conspiracy among them

Recommendation: Kasouken no Onna Season 21 similar to One Day: Seiya no kara Sawagi
16%Match
Like
Add to favorites
Dislike

Kasouken no Onna Season 21(科捜研の女 season21)

2021Japan
Detective Supporting CharacterMysteryThrillerForensic Medical Examiner Female LeadForensic ScienceInvestigationMedicalSuspense

Like One Day: Seiya no kara Sawagi, this drama also features Detective Supporting Character, Mystery, and Thriller themes with a 16% similarity match.

Recommendation: Internship Detective similar to One Day: Seiya no kara Sawagi
16%Match
Like
Add to favorites
Dislike

Internship Detective(见习女探)

2023China
ComedyMysteryThrillerDramaInvestigationShort Length SeriesSuspenseWeb Series

Like One Day: Seiya no kara Sawagi, this drama also features Comedy, Mystery, and Thriller themes with a 16% similarity match.

The story revolves around a former movie star from old Shanghai who becomes entangled in a complex murder investigation. To prove her innocence, she teams up with her personal female assistant to uncover the truth. The drama centers on the dynamic between the two women, who have contrasting personalities and backgrounds. Hu Xiaodie, a former commercial star, joins forces with Hua Xiaoqing, a young woman who has recently returned from overseas to find her family in ruins. Together, they delve into the world of investigation and deduction to clear their names and eventually become formidable opponents of crime, with the support of the Central Police Station.

Recommendation: Ashita ga Arusa similar to One Day: Seiya no kara Sawagi
16%Match
Like
Add to favorites
Dislike

Ashita ga Arusa(明日があるさ)

2001Japan
ComedyLifeWorkplace SettingEconomic CrisisFamilyFriendshipOptimistic Male LeadRomance

Like One Day: Seiya no kara Sawagi, this drama also features Comedy, Life, and Workplace Setting themes with a 16% similarity match.

Over the past ten years, the economic downturn has greatly impacted corporate Japan, particularly the white-collar workers within the country's major companies. Toaru Corporation, a sizable trading company based in Osaka, is facing challenging times. In the Tokyo office, the products trading division is struggling to survive and is in need of a new business direction. With low morale and lackluster performance, the team requires strong leadership. Assistant Manager Hamada, known for his work in the comedy group "Downtown," steps in to inject new energy. Can Hamada, known for his positive attitude and determination, make a difference? This comedic story follows the group as they navigate through work challenges, friendships, office romances, family dynamics, and aspirations for the future. Just remember, there's always hope for a better tomorrow.

Recommendation: TRICK Season 2 similar to One Day: Seiya no kara Sawagi
16%Match
Like
Add to favorites
Dislike

TRICK Season 2(TRICK2)

2002Japan
ComedyMysteryThrillerEccentric Male LeadInvestigationMagician Female LeadSmart Female LeadSuspense

Like One Day: Seiya no kara Sawagi, this drama also features Comedy, Mystery, and Thriller themes with a 16% similarity match.

Trick 2 continues to explore the peculiar bond between Yamada Naoko, a talented but jobless magician, and Ueda Jiro, a physics instructor who is skeptical of the supernatural. Through each narrative, we are introduced to these amusing personalities, as well as Police Officer Yabe and Naoko's mother.

Recommendation: Keitai Deka Zenigata Kai similar to One Day: Seiya no kara Sawagi
16%Match
Like
Add to favorites
Dislike

Keitai Deka Zenigata Kai(ケータイ刑事銭形海)

2007Japan
ComedyDetective Supporting CharacterMysteryAmateur Detective Female LeadDetective FictionInvestigationStudent Female LeadTeenager Female Lead

Like One Day: Seiya no kara Sawagi, this drama also features Comedy, Detective Supporting Character, and Mystery themes with a 16% similarity match.

"Keitai Deka Zenigata Kai" aired for three seasons. The first season aired from July 7, 2007, to September 28, 2007, consisting of 13 episodes. The second season ran from October 6, 2007, to December 28, 2007, also with 13 episodes. Lastly, the third season aired from January 5, 2008, to March 29, 2008, comprising 13 episodes as well.

Recommendation: Haken no Oscar similar to One Day: Seiya no kara Sawagi
16%Match
Like
Add to favorites
Dislike

Haken no Oscar(派遣のオスカル ~少女漫画に愛をこめて~)

2009Japan
ComedyLifeWorkplace SettingBusinessMiniseriesRomanceSmart Female LeadWorkplace Romance

Like One Day: Seiya no kara Sawagi, this drama also features Comedy, Life, and Workplace Setting themes with a 16% similarity match.

A tale of a temporary employee who escapes into the imaginative realm of a manga called Rose of Versailles. Katsuko's mundane routine is disrupted when the company president's son introduces a harsh cost-cutting plan at her workplace, causing her distress. Hearing the voice of Oscar, the protagonist of the comic, Katsuko is inspired to stand up for her coworkers and oppose the unfair policy.

Recommendation: Keitai Deka Zenigata Mei similar to One Day: Seiya no kara Sawagi
16%Match
Like
Add to favorites
Dislike

Keitai Deka Zenigata Mei(ケータイ刑事銭形命)

2009Japan
ComedyDetective Supporting CharacterMysteryAmateur Detective Female LeadDetective FictionInvestigationStudent Female LeadTeenager Female Lead

Like One Day: Seiya no kara Sawagi, this drama also features Comedy, Detective Supporting Character, and Mystery themes with a 16% similarity match.

Zenigata Mei, a seventeen-year-old high school student, comes from a family with strong ties to the police department as her grandfather serves as the director. Mei finds herself drawn into an investigation and collaborates with detective Matsuyama over the phone to help solve the case. It's clear that investigative work runs in her family!

Recommendation: Keitai Deka Zenigata Yui similar to One Day: Seiya no kara Sawagi
16%Match
Like
Add to favorites
Dislike

Keitai Deka Zenigata Yui(ケータイ刑事 銭形結)

2010Japan
ComedyDetective Supporting CharacterMysteryAmateur Detective Female LeadDetective FictionInvestigationMiniseriesTeenager Female Lead

Like One Day: Seiya no kara Sawagi, this drama also features Comedy, Detective Supporting Character, and Mystery themes with a 16% similarity match.

Recommendation: Kuroi 10-nin no Onna (2016) similar to One Day: Seiya no kara Sawagi
16%Match
Like
Add to favorites
Dislike

Kuroi 10-nin no Onna (2016)(黒い十人の女)

2016Japan
ComedyLifeThrillerBlack ComedyInfidelityMiniseriesRomanceSuspense

Like One Day: Seiya no kara Sawagi, this drama also features Comedy, Life, and Thriller themes with a 16% similarity match.

Kaze Matsukichi, a television producer, is married to the lovely Futaba. Despite having nine mistresses, both his wife and mistresses are aware of each other's presence but choose to stay with him despite his unfaithfulness. Eventually, they conspire to kill him.