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Otousan wa Nido Shinu(お父さんは二度死ぬ )

2013Japan
Detective Male LeadDetective Supporting CharacterDramaFamilyFlashback To PastFuneral Home SettingMistress Female LeadMysterySecret Second FamilySlight ComedyStudent Female LeadStudent Male LeadWidow Female Lead

While on a business trip, Maiko Osawa receives the news of her father's passing in Hokkaido

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Shadow Detective(형사록)

2022South Korea
Detective Male LeadDetective Supporting CharacterDramaFlashback To PastMysteryCrimeDetective FictionDrug Dealer Supporting CharacterGun ViolenceHidden PastPolice CorruptionSocial IssuesWrongfully Accused

Like Otousan wa Nido Shinu, this drama also features Detective Male Lead, Detective Supporting Character, Drama, Flashback To Past, and Mystery themes with a 24% similarity match.

Kim Taek Rok, a seasoned detective at the Geumo Police Station, is on the brink of retirement when he starts receiving unsettling phone calls from an individual claiming to be an old acquaintance. The caller confesses to the murder of Kim Taek Rok's colleague, Woo Hyun Seok, and urges him to delve into his own past for potential wrongdoings. Initially, Taek Rok's new Investigation Squad Chief, Kook Jin Han, suspects him as the culprit behind Woo Hyun Seok's death. However, as they work together alongside detectives Lee Sung A and Son Kyung Chan, Jin Han begins to believe in Taek Rok's innocence. Their mission now is to track down the mysterious caller and uncover the truth.

Recommendation: Kids War: Zaken na yo Season 3 similar to Otousan wa Nido Shinu
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Kids War: Zaken na yo Season 3(キッズ・ウォー3 〜ざけんなよ〜)

2001Japan
DramaFamilyStudent Female LeadStudent Male LeadLifeMultiple MainsSchool RivalrySchool Setting

Like Otousan wa Nido Shinu, this drama also features Drama, Family, Student Female Lead, and Student Male Lead themes with a 24% similarity match.

The third installment of the popular "Kid's War" series continues to explore the challenges of family and school life, with a central focus on the budding romance between Akane and Tsukasa, complicated further by the arrival of a rival

Recommendation: Kids War: Zaken na yo Season 2 similar to Otousan wa Nido Shinu
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Kids War: Zaken na yo Season 2(キッズ・ウォー2 〜ざけんなよ〜)

2000Japan
DramaFamilyStudent Female LeadStudent Male LeadFamily RelationshipLifeMultiple MainsSchool RivalrySchool Setting

Like Otousan wa Nido Shinu, this drama also features Drama, Family, Student Female Lead, and Student Male Lead themes with a 22% similarity match.

In the second installment of the "Kids War" series, the focus is on the challenges faced by a blended family consisting of Haruko and Daisuke, along with their children Mari, Akane, Kenichi, and Hiroshi. Daisuke decided to leave his job due to company restructuring and is now pursuing a career as a judicial scrivener. Meanwhile, Haruko has returned to carpentry work after taking a break to care for the children. The family dynamics shift as Akane warms up to Daisuke as her stepfather, while Kenichi and Hiroshi gradually accept Haruko as their stepmother. However, tensions arise with Haruko's mother-in-law Tomoe and eldest daughter Rika, who are not pleased with Haruko's lack of experience in household duties.

Recommendation: Iryu Sosa similar to Otousan wa Nido Shinu
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Iryu Sosa(遺留捜査)

2011Japan
Detective Male LeadDetective Supporting CharacterDramaMysteryDeathDetective FictionEccentric Male LeadInvestigationMurder

Like Otousan wa Nido Shinu, this drama also features Detective Male Lead, Detective Supporting Character, Drama, and Mystery themes with a 22% similarity match.

In the First Investigation Scientific Criminal Unit of the Metropolitan Police Department, lead investigator Satoshi Itomura is known for his thoroughness in investigating crime scenes to catch the culprits. Rookie investigator Miyuki Oda may not have the natural instincts of a detective, but she excels in gathering crucial information from crime scenes. Under the guidance of Satoshi Itomura, Miyuki Oda learns the intricacies of detective work while working together on challenging cases.

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Missing You (2012)(幸福摩天輪)

2012Hong Kong
DramaFamilyMysteryInvestigation

Like Otousan wa Nido Shinu, this drama also features Drama, Family, and Mystery themes with a 21% similarity match.

A team specializing in Search & Rescue operations is dedicated to locating missing individuals during times of war, natural disasters, or relocations. The team consists of the cautious and doubtful Hong Yu Fung, the cheerful and dynamic Si Yik Him, the articulate Sin Kit Jing, and computer expert Yeung Chi Kei, all under the leadership of the composed and logical team leader, Lo Man Tik. As they embark on their missions, they not only find fulfillment in their work, but also undergo personal growth and self-discovery. Fung, the newest member, collaborated effectively with Him and followed the necessary protocols to avoid giving false hope to those in need. Despite developing feelings for each other, Him was already in a relationship with Ting Pung Chi, who believed in spreading happiness to others through her own joy.

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My Dearest Friends(亲爱的朋友)

2023China
DramaFamilyStudent Female LeadStudent Male LeadFriendshipHigh SchoolSchool SettingStudent Supporting CharacterWeb SeriesYouth

Like Otousan wa Nido Shinu, this drama also features Drama, Family, Student Female Lead, and Student Male Lead themes with a 21% similarity match.

Luo Dan Ni is dissatisfied with her life as a grown-up, which is vastly different from what she had envisioned in her youth. Once a talented student with a bright future, her life did not unfold as expected. After a car accident sends her back to high school, she seizes the opportunity to alter her fate armed with adult wisdom. Determined, she makes new choices in pursuit of the future she once dreamed of.

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Quiz(QUIZ)

2000Japan
Detective Male LeadDramaFamilyMysteryDetective FictionGameInvestigationKidnappingSuspenseThriller

Like Otousan wa Nido Shinu, this drama also features Detective Male Lead, Drama, Family, and Mystery themes with a 21% similarity match.

A mother's son is taken, with the only hint being a message that begins with "This is a test." The story unfolds rapidly and with flair as lead detective Kaoru Kiriko from the Special Investigation Team follows a series of challenging puzzles that appear to taunt the authorities. Kaoru, with her sharp instincts, matches wits with the kidnapper, but as she gets nearer to the truth, she realizes she is the one being pursued, not the pursuer.

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Iryu Sosa Season 2(遺留捜査 第2シーズン)

2012Japan
Detective Male LeadDetective Supporting CharacterDramaMysteryDeathDetective FictionEccentric Male LeadInvestigationMiniseriesMurder

Like Otousan wa Nido Shinu, this drama also features Detective Male Lead, Detective Supporting Character, Drama, and Mystery themes with a 21% similarity match.

After being reassigned from the Metropolitan Police Department First Investigation, Satoshi Itomura finds himself working at the Tsukishima Police Station. A shocking incident unfolds in the typically tranquil Tsukishima District when Megumi Kagami, a colleague at the station, is abducted. The situation escalates when Megumi's father, Kyo Kagami, receives a threatening phone call regarding his daughter's safety. Concerned for Megumi's well-being, Satoshi rushes to Kyo's home to offer his assistance. The kidnapper sends a distressing video showing Megumi unconscious, putting her at risk due to a recent kidney transplant. As the investigation unfolds, Chief Detective Kyoko Mizusawa and Yuji Sakuma take charge while Satoshi delves into a mysterious article discovered at the crime scene. Despite facing resistance from Detective Masayoshi Machida, Satoshi enlists the help of Shigeru Muraki to analyze the item. The analysis reveals a connection to a past case involving Kyo Kagami, prompting Satoshi to suspect a link between the current kidnapping and events from five years ago.

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Iryu Sosa Season 3(遺留捜査 第3シーズン)

2013Japan
Detective Male LeadDetective Supporting CharacterDramaMysteryDeathDetective FictionEccentric Male LeadInvestigationMiniseriesMurder

Like Otousan wa Nido Shinu, this drama also features Detective Male Lead, Detective Supporting Character, Drama, and Mystery themes with a 21% similarity match.

Detective Satoshi Itomura has a tendency to work at his own speed, but his sharp eye for detail and unwavering resolve to solve cases make up for it

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Iryu Sosa Season 4(遺留捜査 第4シーズン)

2017Japan
Detective Male LeadDetective Supporting CharacterDramaMysteryDeathDetective FictionEccentric Male LeadInvestigationMiniseriesMurder

Like Otousan wa Nido Shinu, this drama also features Detective Male Lead, Detective Supporting Character, Drama, and Mystery themes with a 21% similarity match.

Itomura Satoshi has returned, this time in Kyoto with a fresh team. He has joined the 1st Investigation Division of the Kyoto Prefectural Police Station, where they handle the most challenging cases.

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Iryu Sosa Season 5(遺留捜査 第5シーズン)

2018Japan
Detective Male LeadDetective Supporting CharacterDramaMysteryDeathDetective FictionEccentric Male LeadInvestigationMiniseriesMurder

Like Otousan wa Nido Shinu, this drama also features Detective Male Lead, Detective Supporting Character, Drama, and Mystery themes with a 21% similarity match.

Nagatsu Ryoko, an employee of the Agency for Cultural Affairs, was discovered deceased in the mountains. A month prior, she had come across a Buddha statue at a shrine in the mountains. While initial reports suggested her death was accidental, investigator Itomura Satoshi believes there is more to the circumstances surrounding her demise.

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Tsugumi e...: Chiisana Inochi no Wasurenai(つぐみへ…〜小さな命を忘れない〜)

2000Japan
DramaFamilyMysteryInvestigationKidnapping

Like Otousan wa Nido Shinu, this drama also features Drama, Family, and Mystery themes with a 20% similarity match.

Yumi and Takashi finally settle into their ideal home with their daughter, Tsugumi, only to have their joy shattered by Tsugumi's sudden disappearance

Recommendation: Over 30 similar to Otousan wa Nido Shinu
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Over 30(オーバー30)

2009Japan
DramaFamilyMistress Female LeadInfidelitySoap Opera

Like Otousan wa Nido Shinu, this drama also features Drama, Family, and Mistress Female Lead themes with a 20% similarity match.

Aiko, a dedicated homemaker, discovers her husband's infidelity. Despite initial shock, she resolves to make a fresh start by finding a job and relocating to Tokyo. Mika, a new acquaintance who becomes Aiko's flatmate, assists her in settling into the new city. However, Aiko soon realizes that Mika is actually her husband's mistress. Upon learning this, Mika decides to end the affair with Aiko's husband and support Aiko in rebuilding her life.

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Cross Road(クロスロード)

2016Japan
Detective Male LeadDramaMysteryInvestigationMiniseries

Like Otousan wa Nido Shinu, this drama also features Detective Male Lead, Drama, and Mystery themes with a 20% similarity match.

The narrative focuses on the enduring feud between police officer Tatsuro Ozeki and journalist Kohei Itagaki. A quarter of a century ago, Itagaki's article on Ozeki's case investigation led to Ozeki being removed from his position. In the meantime, Itagaki faced animosity from politicians and large corporations while working as a journalist. The story unfolds as the two former frontline figures reunite in Tokyo.

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Cross Road Season 2(クロスロード~声なきに聴き形なきに見よ~)

2017Japan
Detective Male LeadDramaMysteryInvestigationMiniseries

Like Otousan wa Nido Shinu, this drama also features Detective Male Lead, Drama, and Mystery themes with a 20% similarity match.

With only one year left until his retirement, Ozeki Tatsuro is reassigned to the Criminal Affairs Division at Omori Rinko Police Precinct. Although he had found fulfillment in the Police Affairs Division and preferred to avoid investigation scenes, he accepts the new assignment without much enthusiasm and dedicates himself to the investigations. While working on a case, he visits Shizue, the widow of Maekawa Hiroki, a senior detective who has recently passed away. On the other hand, Itagaki Kohei returns to freelance writing and teams up with the lively journalist Katayama Asuko for a magazine assignment. Despite his wife's worries, Itagaki decides to pursue a career in journalism. The discovery of a woman's body, Kimizuka Hitomi, in a riverbed in Ota Ward reveals that her child from a previous marriage is not listed in any family register. As Ozeki delves deeper into the victim's background, he becomes suspicious of the investigation's direction. A previous case involving a coerced confession leads Ozeki to question the integrity of his former mentor, a senior detective. Strangely, Itagaki becomes involved in the same case as Ozeki, leading them to cross paths once again at the crime scene.

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Keishichou Sousa Ikkachou Season 4(警視庁・捜査一課長 2020)

2020Japan
Detective Male LeadDramaMysteryDetective FictionInvestigation

Like Otousan wa Nido Shinu, this drama also features Detective Male Lead, Drama, and Mystery themes with a 20% similarity match.

Junichi Oiwa, head of the non-carrier top-notch investigator team comprising more than 400 skilled detectives, is the newest addition to this lineup dedicated to resolving challenging cases. Joining him are familiar faces like Hirotaro Honda, Knights Nobuyuki Hanawa, Hiroki Suzuki, and Akio Kaneda. The narrative also delves into the most recent updates from Tokyo and unveils previously undiscovered corners of the city.

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Last Man: Zenmo no Sosakan(ラストマン-全盲の捜査官-)

2023Japan
Detective Male LeadDetective Supporting CharacterMysterySlight ComedyBlind Male LeadBuddy CopDetective FictionForeigner Male LeadHidden PastInvestigator Male LeadPolice Department Setting

Like Otousan wa Nido Shinu, this drama also features Detective Male Lead, Detective Supporting Character, Mystery, and Slight Comedy themes with a 20% similarity match.

Minami Hiromi, a blind FBI agent known as the "last man," is in Japan on a temporary assignment from the United States. His heightened senses of analysis, smell, and touch make him a valuable asset in solving cases. Godo Shintaro, from a long line of law enforcement officials, is tasked with assisting Minami. With a strong sense of justice, Godo is determined to apprehend criminals by any means necessary. Despite their differences in approach, Minami's willingness to seek assistance and Godo's self-reliance lead them to form a partnership and work together to crack cases.

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Gifted Season 2(ギフテッド Season2)

2023Japan
Detective Male LeadDramaMysteryStudent Male LeadAdapted From A MangaDetective FictionGenius Male LeadInvestigationMiniseriesSupernaturalTeenager Male Lead

Like Otousan wa Nido Shinu, this drama also features Detective Male Lead, Drama, Mystery, and Student Male Lead themes with a 20% similarity match.

Detective Natsuki Amakusa from the First Investigative Division of the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department and Yuya Shiki, a high school student known for identifying killers, find themselves involved in the murder case of Tadafumi Yamada, a newspaper reporter who was fatally stabbed. The incident is thoroughly investigated and the perpetrator is apprehended. However, Natsuki is unsettled when the culprit claims he did not intend to kill the victim. The appearance of Detective Hozumi Yakumo at the crime scene adds to the mystery, raising questions about his true motives. Thus begins a gripping crime suspense story that captivates the nation.

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Hoso Kyoku Senkyo(放送局占拠)

2025Japan
Detective Male LeadDetective Supporting CharacterDramaMysteryActionDetective FictionDoctor Supporting CharacterInvestigationNews Station SettingSuspenseThriller

Like Otousan wa Nido Shinu, this drama also features Detective Male Lead, Detective Supporting Character, Drama, and Mystery themes with a 20% similarity match.

A year has gone by, and Musashi Saburo has become an investigator at BCCT. Alongside his teammates, he is looking into a masked armed group that has taken 500 hostages while seizing control of a broadcasting station.

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Honey and Clover (2008)(蜂蜜幸運草)

2008Taiwan
DramaStudent Female LeadStudent Male LeadAdapted From A MangaRomance

Like Otousan wa Nido Shinu, this drama also features Drama, Student Female Lead, and Student Male Lead themes with a 20% similarity match.

An adaptation of a popular comic book, this drama follows the lives of 5 passionate young adults studying at the University of the Arts as they navigate love, friendship, and the uncertainties of the future. Zhen Shan, a fifth-year architecture student known for his gentle nature, harbors feelings for Li Hua, the owner of an architectural firm. Unbeknownst to him, his best friend Ya Gong also has feelings for him. Their love triangle takes a complicated turn when the charming Ye Feng enters the picture, causing Ya Gong to realize her true feelings. Meanwhile, Zhu Ben, a sincere and straightforward architecture student, falls in love with Xiao Yu, a Fine Arts freshman and the niece of their teacher Xiu Shi. However, Zhu Ben's seventh-year senior Chang Lin Tian also develops feelings for Xiao Yu. As they navigate the complexities of love and friendship, including challenges such as creating art, graduating, and finding jobs, they learn valuable lessons about life and themselves. Ultimately, they must each find their own path to happiness and fulfillment in love.

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Kazama Kimichika: Kyojo Zero(風間公親-教場0-)

2023Japan
Detective Male LeadDetective Supporting CharacterDramaMysteryAge GapAge GapCold Male LeadEmotionally Strong Male LeadFake SuicideNeurological DisorderSecretary Supporting CharacterWarm Male Lead

Like Otousan wa Nido Shinu, this drama also features Detective Male Lead, Detective Supporting Character, Drama, and Mystery themes with a 20% similarity match.

The narrative delves into the origins of Kazama Kimichika's harsh demeanor. Taking place during his tenure as an instructor for aspiring police officers, Kazama oversees a training initiative known as "Kazama Dojo," where new detectives hone their investigative abilities by working on real-life murder cases. Initially underestimated, the detectives flourish under Kazama's rigorous tutelage, coming to terms with their own limitations. Kazama's keen intuition enables him to unravel the truth quicker than anyone else, leading to the eventual graduation of the junior detectives from the Kazama Dojo, one after another.

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Northward(北上)

2025China
DramaFamilyStudent Female LeadStudent Male Lead2010sChildhood Friends RelationshipFamily BusinessFamily RelationshipHigh School To Working LifeReturn To HometownSlight RomanceTown Setting

Like Otousan wa Nido Shinu, this drama also features Drama, Family, Student Female Lead, and Student Male Lead themes with a 19% similarity match.

The narrative follows a group of young boys and girls who were raised near the canal. After going their separate ways to pursue their individual paths, they come back together years later, facing the challenges of competition and the pressures of life while finding renewed hope for a fresh start. Through the eyes of these youths from Jiangnan, viewers not only observe their development but also witness the historical changes of the Grand Canal, which has transitioned from periods of drought to revitalization over a span of a century.

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Keitai Deka Zenigata Ai(ケータイ刑事銭形愛)

2002Japan
Detective Supporting CharacterDramaMysteryStudent Female LeadAmateur Detective Female LeadComedyDetective FictionHigh SchoolInvestigationSchool SettingSupernaturalTeenager Female Lead

Like Otousan wa Nido Shinu, this drama also features Detective Supporting Character, Drama, Mystery, and Student Female Lead themes with a 19% similarity match.

Zenigata Ai is a highly intelligent investigator who is just 17 years of age.

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Ao to Boku(青と僕)

2018Japan
Flashback To PastMysteryStudent Female LeadStudent Male LeadDeath Of A FriendPast And PresentSchool SettingTeenager Female LeadTeenager Male LeadYoung Adult Female LeadYoung Adult Male LeadYouth

Like Otousan wa Nido Shinu, this drama also features Flashback To Past, Mystery, Student Female Lead, and Student Male Lead themes with a 19% similarity match.

Three high school friends had been inseparable until one of them passed away in 2013. The remaining two friends are struggling to cope with the loss and move on with their lives. However, in 2018, one of them receives an unexpected email from their deceased friend, accusing them of forgetting about him. This sparks a series of strange events, leading the friend to seek the truth behind their friend's death with the help of Shiori, a former classmate.

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Shinso wa Mimi no Naka(真相は耳の中)

2022Japan
Detective Male LeadDetective Supporting CharacterMysteryStudent Female LeadBreaking The Fourth WallComedyDetective FictionPart-time Worker Female LeadPolice Officer Male LeadPolice Officer Supporting CharacterSerial KillingsTeenager Female Lead

Like Otousan wa Nido Shinu, this drama also features Detective Male Lead, Detective Supporting Character, Mystery, and Student Female Lead themes with a 19% similarity match.

Imai Joji, a detective lacking investigative skills, teams up with his deduction enthusiast daughter, Mei, to crack a case that saves his career. The story unfolds as Joji relies on Mei's podcasts to solve the mystery. (DramaWiki)

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Keibuho Daimajin(警部補ダイマジン)

2023Japan
Detective Male LeadDetective Supporting CharacterMysterySlight ComedyActionAntihero Male LeadCriminal Male LeadDark FictionMorally Ambiguous Male LeadPolice CorruptionPolice Department SettingSerial Killer Male Lead

Like Otousan wa Nido Shinu, this drama also features Detective Male Lead, Detective Supporting Character, Mystery, and Slight Comedy themes with a 19% similarity match.

Daibajin is the top investigator at the Metropolitan Police Department. Inspired by his strength, he is nicknamed Daimajin (the powerful demon god). Daimajin, with a strong commitment to justice, often arrives at crime scenes ahead of others. However, he harbors a dark secret - he takes matters into his own hands by eliminating criminals who have evaded legal consequences. This secret is uncovered by Saimon Hirayasu, an indifferent assistant commissioner. Coerced into working for Hirayasu, Daimajin joins a specialized investigative unit where he discreetly takes down criminals beyond the reach of the law. In doing so, Daimajin delves into the murky world of state and police corruption, a dangerous path to tread.

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

2018Japan
Detective Male LeadDramaFlashback To PastMysteryDeathDetective Female LeadDetective FictionInvestigationMultiple MainsMurderSuspenseThriller

Like Otousan wa Nido Shinu, this drama also features Detective Male Lead, Drama, Flashback To Past, and Mystery themes with a 19% similarity match.

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

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Cold Case: Shinjitsu no Tobira Season 3(コールドケース3 ~真実の扉~)

2020Japan
Detective Male LeadDramaFlashback To PastMysteryDetective Female LeadDetective FictionInvestigationMiniseriesMultiple MainsPolice Department SettingSuspenseThriller

Like Otousan wa Nido Shinu, this drama also features Detective Male Lead, Drama, Flashback To Past, and Mystery themes with a 19% similarity match.

Updated version: Revamp of the American television show "Cold Case" that originally aired in 2003.

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Kids War: Zaken na yo Season 4(キッズ・ウォー4 〜ざけんなよ〜)

2002Japan
DramaFamilyStudent Female LeadFamily RelationshipLifeMultiple Mains

Like Otousan wa Nido Shinu, this drama also features Drama, Family, and Student Female Lead themes with a 19% similarity match.

In the upcoming series, "Love" will be a central theme that deeply impacts the emotions of the Imai family and their close companions

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Uramiya Honpo(怨み屋本舗)

2006Japan
Detective Supporting CharacterDramaMysteryAdapted From A MangaInvestigationRevenge

Like Otousan wa Nido Shinu, this drama also features Detective Supporting Character, Drama, and Mystery themes with a 19% similarity match.

An enigmatic woman seeks retribution for those who have suffered unjustly... And does so in a manner that ensures no trace is left behind. (cdjapan.co.jp) Based on the manga "Uramiya Honpo" by Shosho Kurihara.

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Sona Otoko, Fuku Shocho(その男、副署長~京都河原町署事件)

2007Japan
Detective Male LeadFamilyMysteryInvestigationMiniseriesPolice Department Setting

Like Otousan wa Nido Shinu, this drama also features Detective Male Lead, Family, and Mystery themes with a 19% similarity match.

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Sono Otoko, Fuku Shocho Season 2(その男、副署長~京都河原町署事件 2)

2008Japan
Detective Male LeadFamilyMysteryInvestigationMiniseriesPolice Department Setting

Like Otousan wa Nido Shinu, this drama also features Detective Male Lead, Family, and Mystery themes with a 19% similarity match.

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Sono Otoko, Fuku Shocho Season 3(その男、副署長 3)

2009Japan
Detective Male LeadFamilyMysteryInvestigationMiniseriesPolice Department Setting

Like Otousan wa Nido Shinu, this drama also features Detective Male Lead, Family, and Mystery themes with a 19% similarity match.

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Uramiya Honpo Reboot(怨み屋本舗 REBOOT)

2009Japan
Detective Supporting CharacterDramaMysteryAdapted From A MangaInvestigationRevenge

Like Otousan wa Nido Shinu, this drama also features Detective Supporting Character, Drama, and Mystery themes with a 19% similarity match.

Detective Yadorogi Satoshi discovers the existence of Uramiya, a secretive individual who specializes in settling grudges. Uramiya offers services to seek revenge on behalf of paying clients, which can involve causing harm or embarrassment to the intended target. She is assisted by a team of four individuals: an anonymous information gatherer, a devoted otaku named Shiwasuda Takeomi, high school student Sugikawa Rina, and a notorious womanizer named Shu. Despite Detective Yadorogi's attempts to alert his colleagues at the police bureau about Uramiya's activities, he is met with skepticism and disbelief.

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Keiji Teinen(刑事定年)

2010Japan
Detective Male LeadDramaMysteryDetective FictionInvestigationMiniseries

Like Otousan wa Nido Shinu, this drama also features Detective Male Lead, Drama, and Mystery themes with a 19% similarity match.

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Keishichou Sousa Ikkachou Season 2(警視庁・捜査一課長シーズン2)

2017Japan
Detective Male LeadDramaMysteryDetective FictionInvestigationMiniseries

Like Otousan wa Nido Shinu, this drama also features Detective Male Lead, Drama, and Mystery themes with a 19% similarity match.

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Crazy Rain(クレイジーレイン)

2020Japan
Detective Male LeadDramaMysteryDetective FictionInvestigationMiniseries

Like Otousan wa Nido Shinu, this drama also features Detective Male Lead, Drama, and Mystery themes with a 19% similarity match.

During a stormy night, four investigators convene at the residence where a homicide took place. Iguchi, known for his amiable demeanor, Watanabe burdened by gambling debts, the lackadaisical Imae, and the stern Kiyota are tasked with monitoring the house. As the night progresses, the detectives' dark pasts and secrets begin to unravel. The question remains: which of them will make it out alive?

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My Dear Cat(고양이는 있다! 야옹)

2014South Korea
DramaFamilyMysteryComedyInvestigationRomance

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A stray cat brings together two individuals, a magazine reporter named Yang Soon and a law student called Chi Woong, through fate. As they search for their missing cats, they uncover family secrets, leading to conflicts and ultimately reconciliation among their families.

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

2025Japan
Detective Male LeadDetective Supporting CharacterMysteryComedyDetective FictionInvestigation

Like Otousan wa Nido Shinu, this drama also features Detective Male Lead, Detective Supporting Character, and Mystery themes with a 19% 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.

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When We Were Young(青春最好时)

2017China
DramaMysteryStudent Female LeadStudent Male LeadIdentical Twin Female LeadRomanceSchool SettingStudent Supporting CharacterTeacher Supporting CharacterTeenager Female LeadTeenager Male LeadTeenager Supporting CharacterYouth

Like Otousan wa Nido Shinu, this drama also features Drama, Mystery, Student Female Lead, and Student Male Lead themes with a 18% similarity match.

The story centers on a pair of twins, with one being raised by a wealthy mother and the other by a single father

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My Father Is Wonderful(我的老爸是奇葩)

2017China
DramaFamilyStudent Female LeadStudent Male LeadComedyFamily RelationshipFather-Daughter RelationshipMother-Daughter RelationshipMother-Son RelationshipParentingRebellious Female LeadTeacher Supporting CharacterTroublemaker Male Lead

Like Otousan wa Nido Shinu, this drama also features Drama, Family, Student Female Lead, and Student Male Lead themes with a 18% similarity match.

The film narrates the tale of a family of four, with a central focus on the strained relationship between a father and his son. Chang Bao Tong, a strict middle school teacher, places high expectations on his children, Tian Zi and Jia Hui. In contrast, his wife Xiao Tao is a nurturing homemaker and mother. Tian Zi, the troublemaker, experiences failure in the university entrance exam for the second time, whereas Jia Hui successfully secures admission into the university of her father's choice. As Bao Tong urges his son to retake preparatory classes, he comes to terms with the realization that he cannot exert the same level of control over his daughter's life now that she has entered university.

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Real: Renai Satsujin Sosahan(REAL 恋愛殺人捜査班)

2024Japan
Detective Male LeadDetective Supporting CharacterDramaMysteryBased On A True StoryCo-workers' RelationshipJealousyMiniseriesPolar OppositesRomanceSecretSecret CrushStalking

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Detective Ogimi Soma recently joined the Emotional Cases Special Investigation Unit, where he is partnered with Yumekawa Mikiya

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Mioka(美丘-君がいた日々-)

2010Japan
DramaFamilyStudent Female LeadStudent Male LeadNovel AdaptationIll Female LeadNeurosurgeon Supporting CharacterPart-time Worker Male LeadPart-time Worker Supporting CharacterStudent Supporting CharacterSupportive FriendTerminal IllnessYouth

Like Otousan wa Nido Shinu, this drama also features Drama, Family, Student Female Lead, and Student Male Lead themes with a 18% similarity match.

In the story, Taichi, a college student, encounters Mioka, a lively young woman who enjoys life to the fullest

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Evidence(证词)

2023China
Detective Male LeadDetective Supporting CharacterDramaMysteryBrave Male LeadCold CaseDetective FictionEmotionally Strong Male LeadHidden AgendaInchoate CrimeProsecutor Male LeadShort Length SeriesThriller

Like Otousan wa Nido Shinu, this drama also features Detective Male Lead, Detective Supporting Character, Drama, and Mystery themes with a 18% similarity match.

In Beishan City, a serious homicide took place involving prominent businessman Long Yun Fei who was found holding the murder weapon with no explanation. He was apprehended as a prime suspect and brought to the Criminal Investigation Brigade. Prosecutor Su Qing and Captain Feng Gang from the Criminal Investigation Brigade joined forces to look into the case. Surprisingly, as they delved into the investigation, they stumbled upon a connection between this case and the unresolved bones case at a nursing home from years ago.

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Hong Kong Love Stories(香港愛情故事)

2020Hong Kong
DramaFamilyFlashback To PastStudent Female LeadDementiaFamily RelationshipFather-Daughter RelationshipHealthy Mains’ RelationshipIllnessNeurological DisorderPhotographer Female LeadRomanceStepmother-Stepdaughter Relationship

Like Otousan wa Nido Shinu, this drama also features Drama, Family, Flashback To Past, and Student Female Lead themes with a 18% similarity match.

Chan Tsz Long, a kind designer, and his optimistic girlfriend, Yau Hoi Kei, are a common couple in Hong Kong facing challenges related to land disputes. Tsz Long's two younger sisters, Chan Tsz Yan and Chan Tsz Ting, have contrasting personalities. Photographer Tsz Yan is captivated by artist Ki Ka Hei's extravagant lifestyle. The series aims to showcase the dynamics of love, conflicts, and connections across different generations. (TVBAnywhere)

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Beneath the Undertow(暗潮缉凶)

2025China
Detective Male LeadDramaFlashback To PastMysteryDeathDifferent TimelinesInvestigationInvestigator Male LeadMurderSecretSuspenseThrillerWeb Series

Like Otousan wa Nido Shinu, this drama also features Detective Male Lead, Drama, Flashback To Past, and Mystery themes with a 18% similarity match.

In the once-thriving state-owned Asahi Factory, the remains of a female college student, whose foot has been severed, are inadvertently discovered in an abandoned sewage tank. The victim, identified as Shen Xiao Zhou, is the daughter of an employee at the factory. Lian Hai Ping, the leader of the criminal police team, is assigned to look into the matter. On the first day of the case, Shi Qiang Feng, a young criminal officer who reported the incident, finds himself unexpectedly placed on Lian Hai Ping's investigative team. This unforeseen case propels both of them into a fateful quest to track down the perpetrator. Concurrently, the investigation stirs up a concealed past within Lian Hai Ping's memory, while his new partner, Shi Qiang Feng, appears to harbor his own secrets. Throughout the inquiry, Lian Hai Ping uncovers that a mysterious force is orchestrating events surrounding the case. A partner with an enigmatic background, a first love tragically lost, a deeply entrenched entrepreneur, and a once-bustling factory area now in decline... This investigation weaves together truths that link the past and the future. The haze begins to lift, but the currents underneath are already in motion.

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Marumo no Okite(マルモのおきて)

2011Japan
DramaFamilyStudent Female LeadStudent Male LeadApartment SettingClassmates' RelationshipCo-workers' RelationshipOffice SettingShop Owner Supporting CharacterStudent Supporting CharacterSupernaturalSupportive FriendWorkplace Setting

Like Otousan wa Nido Shinu, this drama also features Drama, Family, Student Female Lead, and Student Male Lead themes with a 18% similarity match.

Takagi Mamoru, a single man in his forties, takes on the responsibility of caring for twins Kaoru and Yuki following the passing of his close friend. The trio's lives take a surprising turn when they welcome Mook, a talking miniature Schnauzer, into their home. Despite Mook's tendency to point out Mamoru's flaws as a guardian, he also becomes a source of protection and guidance for the twins. As time passes, Mamoru grows to appreciate Mook as the glue that keeps their unique family united.

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Hi wa Mata Noboru(陽はまた昇る)

2011Japan
Detective Male LeadDramaMysteryStudent Male LeadCo-workers' RelationshipInstructor Male LeadInstructor Supporting CharacterInterrogator Supporting CharacterLawPolice Department SettingSlight SuspenseStudent Supporting CharacterSupportive Friend

Like Otousan wa Nido Shinu, this drama also features Detective Male Lead, Drama, Mystery, and Student Male Lead themes with a 18% similarity match.

After leaving his position in the Tokyo Metropolitan Police's First Investigative Division, Detective Tono Kazuyuki is surprised to find himself appointed as a teacher at the police academy. Despite feeling unqualified for the role, he is assigned to instruct on the theoretical aspects of dealing with violent criminals, a departure from his usual hands-on investigative approach. While at the academy, he meets a group of inexperienced young recruits, including the talented and well-liked Miyata Eiji, whose life experiences may not have prepared him for the challenges and resilience needed to succeed as a true police officer.

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Kazoku no Uta(家族のうた )

2012Japan
DramaFamilyStudent Female LeadStudent Male LeadBartender Supporting CharacterGuitarist Male LeadMarried Supporting CharacterMusicPhotographer Supporting CharacterShop Owner Supporting CharacterSinger Male LeadStepfather-Stepson RelationshipTeenager Female Lead

Like Otousan wa Nido Shinu, this drama also features Drama, Family, Student Female Lead, and Student Male Lead themes with a 18% similarity match.

After leaving his rock band, Hayakawa Seigi becomes a radio host facing challenges

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Oshii Keiji(おしい刑事)

2019Japan
Detective Male LeadDetective Supporting CharacterDramaMysteryAirhead Male LeadAttempted MurderBilingual Supporting CharacterChief Of Police Supporting CharacterComedyDetective FictionNervous Male LeadPolice Sergeant Supporting CharacterPolitician Supporting Character

Like Otousan wa Nido Shinu, this drama also features Detective Male Lead, Detective Supporting Character, Drama, and Mystery themes with a 18% similarity match.

Detective Takashi Oshii, renowned for his keen deductive skills yet notorious for his inability to apprehend culprits, is reassigned to Utobashi Police Station