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Pure(ピュア!〜一日アイドル署長の事件簿〜)

2019Japan
Airhead Male LeadComedyCrime Solving DuoDetective FictionDetective Male LeadDramaEccentric Male LeadGraphic ViolenceIdol Female LeadInchoate CrimeInvestigationMysteryPolice Department Setting

Kurobara Junko, a disliked idol, puts on a facade of innocence despite harboring jealousy towards her rival. In an attempt to boost her popularity, she participates in a parade as a volunteer for traffic safety and security awareness. However, her plans take a dark turn when she stumbles upon a murder scene, resulting in her being wrongly accused of being a serial killer who goes by the name "justice". With the help of police detective Todo Shusaku, she collaborates to unravel the mystery behind the murder and prove her innocence.

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Recommendation: Team Bulldog: Off-Duty Investigation similar to Pure
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Team Bulldog: Off-Duty Investigation(번외수사)

2020South Korea
ComedyDetective FictionDetective Male LeadDramaEccentric Male LeadInvestigationMysteryPolice Department SettingActionEccentric Female LeadEmotionally Strong Female LeadMultiple MainsSmart Female LeadTeamwork

Like Pure, this drama also features Comedy, Detective Fiction, Detective Male Lead, Drama, Eccentric Male Lead, Investigation, Mystery, and Police Department Setting themes with a 42% similarity match.

Renowned for his fervent and remarkably efficient detective skills, Jin Gang Ho will go to any lengths to apprehend the criminals he is tasked with tracking down. Employing all possible methods, Gang Ho exceeds the expectations of his role to capture wrongdoers. Although his spirited approach makes him an exceptional investigator, it complicates his interactions with teammates. With a fervor for cracking even the most challenging cases, Gang Ho has come to prefer working solo. That is, until he encounters Kang Mu Yeong. An overly eager producer of a low-rated investigative show, Mu Yeong shares Gang Ho’s fervent dedication to solving crimes and apprehending offenders. United by their shared zeal for their work, they decide to join forces to improve the world around them. Before long, they are accompanied on their mission by a former criminal profiler, a bar CEO and renowned fighter who has turned over a new leaf, as well as a funeral director who once led the premier autopsy team at the National Forensic Service. This eclectic group quickly evolves into a formidable force in the realm of crime-fighting.

Recommendation: Senryokugai Sousakan similar to Pure
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Senryokugai Sousakan(戦力外捜査官)

2014Japan
ComedyCrime Solving DuoDetective FictionDetective Male LeadDramaInvestigationMysteryNovel AdaptationDetective Female LeadMiniseriesRomance

Like Pure, this drama also features Comedy, Crime Solving Duo, Detective Fiction, Detective Male Lead, Drama, Investigation, and Mystery themes with a 41% similarity match.

Umizuki Chinami, a mysterious enthusiast, and a successful professional have been appointed to the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department's First Investigative Division as a novice detective. Despite being informed on her first day that she does not fit into their future plans, Chinami is paired with the skilled detective Shitara Kyosuke, who holds a black belt in karate. Kyosuke, the First Investigative Division's top performer, finds himself with Chinami as his partner, despite his once promising future. Despite facing criticism from experienced detectives and feeling like a burden, this inquisitive pair tackles challenging cases and protects Japan.

Recommendation: Keishicho Sosa Ikka 9-Gakari Season 5 similar to Pure
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Keishicho Sosa Ikka 9-Gakari Season 5(警視庁捜査一課9係 5)

2010Japan
Detective FictionDetective Male LeadDramaInvestigationMysteryPolice Department SettingDeathMurder

Like Pure, this drama also features Detective Fiction, Detective Male Lead, Drama, Investigation, Mystery, and Police Department Setting themes with a 40% similarity match.

Recommendation: Keishicho Sosa Ikka 9-Gakari Season 11 similar to Pure
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Keishicho Sosa Ikka 9-Gakari Season 11(警視庁捜査一課9係 11)

2016Japan
Detective FictionDetective Male LeadDramaInvestigationMysteryPolice Department SettingDeathMurder

Like Pure, this drama also features Detective Fiction, Detective Male Lead, Drama, Investigation, Mystery, and Police Department Setting themes with a 40% similarity match.

The ninth sub-division of the Criminal Investigation First Division returns for a new season with a 2-hour special episode focusing on the mysterious death of a person wearing a mascot costume and the murder of a horticulturist trying to cultivate a unique type of blue tulips

Recommendation: Hamidashi Keiji Jonetsu Kei Season 5 similar to Pure
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Hamidashi Keiji Jonetsu Kei Season 5(はみだし刑事情熱系 PART5)

2000Japan
ComedyDramaInvestigationMysteryPolice Department Setting

Like Pure, this drama also features Comedy, Drama, Investigation, Mystery, and Police Department Setting themes with a 38% similarity match.

Recommendation: Hamidashi Keiji Jonetsu Kei Season 7 similar to Pure
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Hamidashi Keiji Jonetsu Kei Season 7(はみだし刑事情熱系 PART7)

2003Japan
ComedyDramaInvestigationMysteryPolice Department Setting

Like Pure, this drama also features Comedy, Drama, Investigation, Mystery, and Police Department Setting themes with a 38% similarity match.

Recommendation: Rookie (2001) similar to Pure
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Rookie (2001)(ルーキー!)

2001Japan
ComedyDetective FictionDetective Male LeadInvestigationMystery

Like Pure, this drama also features Comedy, Detective Fiction, Detective Male Lead, Investigation, and Mystery themes with a 38% similarity match.

Aida Makoto, a 23-year-old newcomer to the police force, started his career as a rookie detective. Despite his lack of experience, Makoto is known for his friendly personality. He initially pursued a career in public service to navigate through tough economic times, taking various exams along the way. Surprisingly, the only exam he passed was for a police officer position. Assigned to a rural area in Okutama, Makoto anticipated a quiet and simple work life. However, he unexpectedly found himself assisting in the capture of a violent criminal, leading to a commendation and an offer to become a detective. Not one to involve himself in conflicts, Makoto was relieved to learn he would focus on public safety matters rather than criminal cases.

Recommendation: Hamidashi Keiji Jonetsu Kei Season 8 similar to Pure
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Hamidashi Keiji Jonetsu Kei Season 8(はみだし刑事情熱系 最終章)

2004Japan
ComedyDramaInvestigationMysteryPolice Department Setting

Like Pure, this drama also features Comedy, Drama, Investigation, Mystery, and Police Department Setting themes with a 38% similarity match.

Recommendation: Keishicho Sosa Ikka 9-Gakari Season 6 similar to Pure
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Keishicho Sosa Ikka 9-Gakari Season 6(警視庁捜査一課9係 6)

2011Japan
Detective FictionDetective Male LeadInvestigationMysteryPolice Department Setting

Like Pure, this drama also features Detective Fiction, Detective Male Lead, Investigation, Mystery, and Police Department Setting themes with a 38% similarity match.

Aoyagi Yasushi has been appointed as the chief detective of the Ninth Sub-division within the First Investigative Division, under the leadership of Kano Rintaro. The previous chief detective, Murase Kengo, has been promoted to head the Fourteenth Sub-division. The body of Mizushima Akemi, a Ginza hostess, is discovered one day. Akemi's ex-husband, Mitake Toshiyuki, reveals that she had a history of shoplifting which led to their divorce. Despite his mother's disapproval of Akemi, she had been fighting for custody of their son, with Akemi being promised custody if she could improve her financial situation. Akemi had mentioned to Mitake that she was expecting to receive a significant amount of money soon. Meanwhile, Kano comes across an interrogation record connected to a drug dealer's murder that Murase is investigating. It is later revealed that Akemi was a witness in that murder case, but the mystery continues to unfold.

Recommendation: Keishichou Sousa Ikkachou Season 4 similar to Pure
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Keishichou Sousa Ikkachou Season 4(警視庁・捜査一課長 2020)

2020Japan
Detective FictionDetective Male LeadDramaInvestigationMystery

Like Pure, this drama also features Detective Fiction, Detective Male Lead, Drama, Investigation, and Mystery themes with a 38% 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.

Recommendation: Keishicho Sosa Ikka 9-Gakari Season 12 similar to Pure
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Keishicho Sosa Ikka 9-Gakari Season 12(警視庁捜査一課9係 12)

2017Japan
Detective FictionDetective Male LeadDramaInvestigationMysteryPolice Department SettingDeathMiniseriesMurder

Like Pure, this drama also features Detective Fiction, Detective Male Lead, Drama, Investigation, Mystery, and Police Department Setting themes with a 38% similarity match.

The leader of the First Division 9th Sub-division is currently on a unique assignment, so an experienced teacher from the section's coroner has arrived to take his place

Recommendation: Iryu Sosa similar to Pure
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Iryu Sosa(遺留捜査)

2011Japan
Detective FictionDetective Male LeadDramaEccentric Male LeadInvestigationMysteryDeathDetective Supporting CharacterMurder

Like Pure, this drama also features Detective Fiction, Detective Male Lead, Drama, Eccentric Male Lead, Investigation, and Mystery themes with a 38% 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.

Recommendation: MONSTERS similar to Pure
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MONSTERS(モンスターズ)

2012Japan
ComedyDetective FictionDetective Male LeadEccentric Male LeadInvestigationMysteryLocked Room MysteryMiniseriesSmart Male Lead

Like Pure, this drama also features Comedy, Detective Fiction, Detective Male Lead, Eccentric Male Lead, Investigation, and Mystery themes with a 38% similarity match.

Hiratsuka Heihachi is known for his boisterous and rude demeanor, yet he always wears a smile. He is an unconventional detective. In contrast, Saionji Kosuke comes from a wealthy background and is characterized by his strong sense of justice, innocence, and unwavering honesty. Saionji Kosuke is assigned to the prestigious #1 investigation team, a position he has always aspired to. However, his main responsibility is to keep an eye on Hiratsuka Heihachi. Despite being a solo act, Hiratsuka Heihachi consistently cracks his cases. His colleagues are intrigued by his methods, with some speculating that he possesses supernatural abilities. This is why Saionji is tasked with monitoring him. The secret to Hiratsuka's success lies in the fact that criminals fear him the most.

Recommendation: Keishicho Sosa Ikka 9-Gakari Season 7 similar to Pure
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Keishicho Sosa Ikka 9-Gakari Season 7(警視庁捜査一課9係 7)

2012Japan
Detective FictionDetective Male LeadDramaInvestigationMysteryPolice Department SettingDeathMiniseriesMurder

Like Pure, this drama also features Detective Fiction, Detective Male Lead, Drama, Investigation, Mystery, and Police Department Setting themes with a 38% similarity match.

Before becoming police officers, each member of the Ninth Section of the First Investigative Division faces personal challenges and difficulties. Despite their individualistic nature leading to conflicting approaches in investigations, they are bound together by a shared commitment to justice. While their actions may seem disjointed, they all dedicate themselves to apprehending criminals and tackling complex cases with unwavering determination.

Recommendation: Master, Wait a Moment similar to Pure
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Master, Wait a Moment(双面神探)

2021China
ComedyCrime Solving DuoDetective FictionDetective Male LeadInchoate CrimeMysteryPolice Department SettingBallet Dancer Female LeadCold Male LeadForensic Medical Examiner Female LeadMaster-Apprentice RelationshipSexual ViolenceThriller

Like Pure, this drama also features Comedy, Crime Solving Duo, Detective Fiction, Detective Male Lead, Inchoate Crime, Mystery, and Police Department Setting themes with a 37% similarity match.

In a surprising move, a new police officer goes undercover without the deputy captain's approval, setting off a game of cat-and-mouse filled with miscommunications

Recommendation: Jikou Keisatsu similar to Pure
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Jikou Keisatsu(時効警察)

2006Japan
ComedyDetective Male LeadDramaEccentric Male LeadInvestigationMysteryPolice Department SettingCold CaseEpisodic FormatHobbiesMurderPolice Officer Female LeadWorkplace Setting

Like Pure, this drama also features Comedy, Detective Male Lead, Drama, Eccentric Male Lead, Investigation, Mystery, and Police Department Setting themes with a 37% similarity match.

Kiriyama Shuichiro is employed as an information management officer at the regional police headquarters. Due to his keen powers of observation and fascination with cold cases that have exceeded the statute of limitations, he conducts unauthorized investigations solely to "confirm" the identity of the perpetrator. Notable traits of his character include his distinctive dark green glasses, always carrying 20,000 yen in his wallet, and his preference for udon and nyuumen.

Recommendation: To Catch the Uncatchable similar to Pure
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To Catch the Uncatchable(棟篤神探)

2004Hong Kong
ComedyDetective FictionDetective Male LeadInvestigationMysteryRomance

Like Pure, this drama also features Comedy, Detective Fiction, Detective Male Lead, Investigation, and Mystery themes with a 36% similarity match.

Detective Mok, a highly intelligent investigator despite his asthma, encounters insurance agent Wai while working on a case. Initially mistaken for a pervert, Mok faces amusing misunderstandings before clearing his name. Wai, later accused of shoplifting and implicated in her boss's murder, finds an ally in Mok who proves her innocence. Despite their newfound friendship, tensions arise due to Mok's financial struggles, leading Wai to foot the bill when they go out. Wai's job is further complicated by Romeo, the leader of a rival insurance team, who intensifies the rivalry between the men's and women's teams.

Recommendation: Keishichou Sousa Ikkachou Season 5 similar to Pure
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Keishichou Sousa Ikkachou Season 5(警視庁・捜査一課長season5)

2021Japan
Detective FictionDetective Male LeadInvestigationMysteryPolice Department SettingMiniseries

Like Pure, this drama also features Detective Fiction, Detective Male Lead, Investigation, Mystery, and Police Department Setting themes with a 36% similarity match.

Recommendation: Keishicho Sosa Ikka 9-Gakari similar to Pure
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Keishicho Sosa Ikka 9-Gakari(警視庁捜査一課9係)

2006Japan
Detective FictionDetective Male LeadInvestigationMysteryPolice Department SettingMiniseries

Like Pure, this drama also features Detective Fiction, Detective Male Lead, Investigation, Mystery, and Police Department Setting themes with a 36% similarity match.

Kano Rintaro, known as the most unconventional head of a department in the initial division of criminal investigation, strongly dislikes overly elaborate investigation meetings. He delegates the primary investigation tasks to his team members, and occasionally shows up at the crime scene without wearing a tie, actions that may appear enigmatic at first glance. In the detective room of the ninth sub-division, he organizes receipts and prepares his own meals, seemingly indifferent to others. Rumor has it that new detectives under his supervision rarely stay for more than six months.

Recommendation: Keiji Teinen similar to Pure
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Keiji Teinen(刑事定年)

2010Japan
Detective FictionDetective Male LeadDramaInvestigationMysteryMiniseries

Like Pure, this drama also features Detective Fiction, Detective Male Lead, Drama, Investigation, and Mystery themes with a 36% similarity match.

Recommendation: Kodomo Keisatsu similar to Pure
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Kodomo Keisatsu(コドモ警察)

2012Japan
Detective FictionDetective Male LeadInvestigationMysteryPolice Department SettingMiniseries

Like Pure, this drama also features Detective Fiction, Detective Male Lead, Investigation, Mystery, and Police Department Setting themes with a 36% similarity match.

A veteran detective in his middle years working in the special investigation division of the Kanagawa Prefectural Police Department undergoes a transformation where his body regresses to that of a child after inhaling a unique gas while pursuing the notorious criminal organization known as Red Venus. (TokyoHive)

Recommendation: Tagarin similar to Pure
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Tagarin(タガーリン)

2013Japan
ComedyDetective FictionDetective Male LeadInvestigationMysteryDetective Female Lead

Like Pure, this drama also features Comedy, Detective Fiction, Detective Male Lead, Investigation, and Mystery themes with a 36% similarity match.

Chihiro requested assistance from Ohta, a detective from the same station, to collaborate on a re-examination of the case. Initially hesitant, Ohta's interest was piqued when Chihiro suggested interviewing high school girls together. He ultimately agreed to join the secretive investigation. There is a rumor circulating about the enigmatic incident that watching the DVD titled "Curse" will result in death. Will these two be able to crack the case?

Recommendation: Keishicho Sosa Ikka 9-Gakari Season 9 similar to Pure
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Keishicho Sosa Ikka 9-Gakari Season 9(警視庁捜査一課9係 9)

2014Japan
Detective FictionDetective Male LeadInvestigationMysteryPolice Department SettingMiniseries

Like Pure, this drama also features Detective Fiction, Detective Male Lead, Investigation, Mystery, and Police Department Setting themes with a 36% similarity match.

Before becoming police officers, each member of the Ninth Section in the First Investigative Division faces personal challenges and difficulties. Despite their conflicting personalities, they are bound by a shared commitment to justice. While they may seem disorganized, they all dedicate themselves to capturing criminals and solving complex cases.

Recommendation: Keishicho Sosa Ikka 9-Gakari Season 10 similar to Pure
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Keishicho Sosa Ikka 9-Gakari Season 10(警視庁捜査一課9係)

2015Japan
Detective FictionDetective Male LeadInvestigationMysteryPolice Department SettingMiniseries

Like Pure, this drama also features Detective Fiction, Detective Male Lead, Investigation, Mystery, and Police Department Setting themes with a 36% similarity match.

The unique detectives come together under the leadership of the division head, who may be underestimated but is actually very clever

Recommendation: Keishichou Sousa Ikkachou Season 2 similar to Pure
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Keishichou Sousa Ikkachou Season 2(警視庁・捜査一課長シーズン2)

2017Japan
Detective FictionDetective Male LeadDramaInvestigationMysteryMiniseries

Like Pure, this drama also features Detective Fiction, Detective Male Lead, Drama, Investigation, and Mystery themes with a 36% similarity match.

Recommendation: Crazy Rain similar to Pure
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Crazy Rain(クレイジーレイン)

2020Japan
Detective FictionDetective Male LeadDramaInvestigationMysteryMiniseries

Like Pure, this drama also features Detective Fiction, Detective Male Lead, Drama, Investigation, and Mystery themes with a 36% 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?

Recommendation: Eye See: Moso Kioku Sosa Koganei Dai similar to Pure
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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
ComedyDetective FictionDetective Male LeadInvestigationMysteryDetective Supporting Character

Like Pure, this drama also features Comedy, Detective Fiction, Detective Male Lead, Investigation, and Mystery themes with a 36% 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: The Last Cop Season 2 similar to Pure
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The Last Cop Season 2(ラストコップ 2)

2016Japan
ComedyDetective FictionDetective Male LeadInvestigationMysteryMiniseries

Like Pure, this drama also features Comedy, Detective Fiction, Detective Male Lead, Investigation, and Mystery themes with a 36% similarity match.

In June 2015, Kyogoku suddenly awoke from a 30-year coma following an accident during an investigation

Recommendation: Keishicho Ikimono Gakari similar to Pure
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Keishicho Ikimono Gakari(警視庁いきもの係)

2017Japan
ComedyDetective FictionDetective Male LeadDramaInvestigationMysteryNovel AdaptationAnimalMiniseriesPolice Officer Female Lead

Like Pure, this drama also features Comedy, Detective Fiction, Detective Male Lead, Drama, Investigation, and Mystery themes with a 35% similarity match.

Sudo Tomozo is a detective who is reassigned to a unit that looks after animals belonging to suspects or missing persons after being removed from investigative duties following an incident. Usuki Keiko, a fellow police officer in the same division, harbors a greater affection for animals than for humans. Keiko utilizes clues gathered from animals found at crime scenes to draw conclusions. Together, Tomozo and Keiko collaborate to solve various cases.

Recommendation: Iryu Sosa Season 2 similar to Pure
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Iryu Sosa Season 2(遺留捜査 第2シーズン)

2012Japan
Detective FictionDetective Male LeadDramaEccentric Male LeadInvestigationMysteryDeathDetective Supporting CharacterMiniseriesMurder

Like Pure, this drama also features Detective Fiction, Detective Male Lead, Drama, Eccentric Male Lead, Investigation, and Mystery themes with a 35% 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.

Recommendation: Iryu Sosa Season 3 similar to Pure
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Iryu Sosa Season 3(遺留捜査 第3シーズン)

2013Japan
Detective FictionDetective Male LeadDramaEccentric Male LeadInvestigationMysteryDeathDetective Supporting CharacterMiniseriesMurder

Like Pure, this drama also features Detective Fiction, Detective Male Lead, Drama, Eccentric Male Lead, Investigation, and Mystery themes with a 35% 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

Recommendation: Yappari Oshii Keiji similar to Pure
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Yappari Oshii Keiji(やっぱりおしい刑事)

2021Japan
ComedyDetective FictionDetective Male LeadDramaInvestigationMysteryNovel AdaptationMiniseriesNice Male LeadPolice Procedural

Like Pure, this drama also features Comedy, Detective Fiction, Detective Male Lead, Drama, Investigation, and Mystery themes with a 35% similarity match.

Recommendation: Iryu Sosa Season 4 similar to Pure
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Iryu Sosa Season 4(遺留捜査 第4シーズン)

2017Japan
Detective FictionDetective Male LeadDramaEccentric Male LeadInvestigationMysteryDeathDetective Supporting CharacterMiniseriesMurder

Like Pure, this drama also features Detective Fiction, Detective Male Lead, Drama, Eccentric Male Lead, Investigation, and Mystery themes with a 35% 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.

Recommendation: Iryu Sosa Season 5 similar to Pure
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Iryu Sosa Season 5(遺留捜査 第5シーズン)

2018Japan
Detective FictionDetective Male LeadDramaEccentric Male LeadInvestigationMysteryDeathDetective Supporting CharacterMiniseriesMurder

Like Pure, this drama also features Detective Fiction, Detective Male Lead, Drama, Eccentric Male Lead, Investigation, and Mystery themes with a 35% 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.

Recommendation: Furueru Ushi similar to Pure
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Furueru Ushi(震える牛)

2013Japan
Detective FictionDetective Male LeadDramaInvestigationMysteryPolice Department SettingActionNovel AdaptationMiniseriesReporter Female Lead

Like Pure, this drama also features Detective Fiction, Detective Male Lead, Drama, Investigation, Mystery, and Police Department Setting themes with a 35% similarity match.

Detective Shinichi Tagawa from the top investigative team at the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department is tasked with looking into an unresolved case involving a robbery that resulted in a double homicide at a bar near Nakano Station. The incident occurred 5 years ago when a masked robber stole money from a bar staff member and tragically killed both a veterinarian and a gangster. Initially, it was believed that the culprit might be a foreigner. The two victims had no connection to each other and were at the bar waiting for separate individuals. As Detective Tagawa delves deeper into the case, he discovers that the veterinarian's two computers were also taken from his residence after the murders. This leads Detective Tagawa to consider the possibility that the motive behind the killings was not purely financial, but rather a calculated act targeting the victims. During the investigation, Detective Tagawa visits Meat Box, a meat processing facility, where he uncovers more clues. Additionally, he crosses paths once again with journalist Masumi Tsuruta, who is pursuing leads regarding potential misconduct related to the meat products at Meat Box based on a tip from a reader.

Recommendation: Three Unusual Detectives similar to Pure
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Three Unusual Detectives(长安三怪探)

2014China
Detective FictionDetective Male LeadDramaInvestigationMysteryActionAdventure

Like Pure, this drama also features Detective Fiction, Detective Male Lead, Drama, Investigation, and Mystery themes with a 33% similarity match.

Narrate the tale of the Tang dynasty intertwined with a mysterious string of serial killings. Secret agents intervene to shift the locations of the murders and combat malevolent forces. Inspired by the online novel "Chang An San Guai Tan" ( ).

Recommendation: Officer Geomancer similar to Pure
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Officer Geomancer(牛頭愛搭馬嘴)

2014Hong Kong
ComedyDramaInvestigationMysteryPolice Department SettingSlight RomanceSupernatural

Like Pure, this drama also features Comedy, Drama, Investigation, Mystery, and Police Department Setting themes with a 33% similarity match.

Kwok Hei Sin is no ordinary police officer. He specializes in geomancy, using his expertise to crack mysterious cases when needed. His informant, Leung Sing Kau, has connections to individuals involved in both legal and illegal activities. His eccentric personality often surprises his superior, Che Gwai Fei, a criminal psychologist who relies on reason to analyze situations. Despite their differences, they develop a silent understanding through their collaboration. Outside of work, Che Gwai Fei is mainly concerned with her younger siblings' marriages, Che Gwai Yan and Che Gwai Gwan. When Che Gwai Yan finds herself in a love triangle involving Leung Sing Kau and Tit Neong Zi, Che Gwai Fei struggles to control her emotions. Fortunately, Kwok Hei Sin is there to support her. Meanwhile, a series of missing persons cases emerge, triggering memories from Kwok Hei Sin's hidden past.

Recommendation: Wakaresase-ya similar to Pure
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Wakaresase-ya(別れさせ屋)

2001Japan
ComedyDetective FictionDramaInvestigationMysteryInvestigator Female LeadMiniseries

Like Pure, this drama also features Comedy, Detective Fiction, Drama, Investigation, and Mystery themes with a 33% similarity match.

After being abandoned by her spouse, the despondent Miyo (Mirakami) discovers employment with PPI, a secretive spy agency that specializes in orchestrating scenarios to end relationships. Their covert operations enable clients to end relationships without feeling guilty or placing blame. (Credit: The Dorama Encyclopedia)

Recommendation: Kuitan Seaaon 2 similar to Pure
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Kuitan Seaaon 2(喰いタン 2 )

2007Japan
ComedyDetective FictionDetective Male LeadInvestigationMysteryAdapted From A MangaFood

Like Pure, this drama also features Comedy, Detective Fiction, Detective Male Lead, Investigation, and Mystery themes with a 33% similarity match.

This tale follows a detective with an insatiable hunger. Derived from the manga "Inspector Gourmet" by Terasawa Daisuke.

Recommendation: Meitantei no Okite similar to Pure
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Meitantei no Okite(名探偵の掟)

2009Japan
ComedyDetective FictionDetective Male LeadEccentric Male LeadInvestigationMysteryNovel AdaptationBreaking The Fourth WallLocked Room MysteryMiniseriesParody

Like Pure, this drama also features Comedy, Detective Fiction, Detective Male Lead, Eccentric Male Lead, Investigation, and Mystery themes with a 33% similarity match.

The initial text is a brief compilation of mystery stories that humorously tackles common themes in the genre. Matsuda portrays the role of renowned investigator Tenkaichi Daigoro, with Kashii Yu appearing as a new police officer. (Tokyograph)

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Keishicho Sosa Ikka 9-Gakari Season 4(警視庁捜査一課9係 4)

2009Japan
Detective FictionDetective Male LeadInvestigationMysteryPolice Department SettingDeathMurder

Like Pure, this drama also features Detective Fiction, Detective Male Lead, Investigation, Mystery, and Police Department Setting themes with a 33% similarity match.

Inaba Marie, a well-known female fortune teller, is found dead, and a list of clients containing the names of influential politicians is discovered at the crime scene. Kano Rintaro, Asawa Naoki, and the Ninth Sub-division team launch an investigation into the murder. The first person to come across the body is revealed to be the daughter of a government official, but Hayasegawa Masumi, the coroner, uncovers a surprising link between the fortune teller and Asawa. Masumi shows a strong preference for communicating with the deceased rather than engaging in conversations with the living, including Kano.

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Ore no Sora Keiji Hen(俺の空 刑事編)

2011Japan
Detective FictionDetective Male LeadDramaInvestigationMysteryAdapted From A MangaMiniseries

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Ippei Yasuda hails from a privileged upbringing and gains acceptance into a prestigious law school. However, he opts to pursue a career in law enforcement in order to uphold his personal beliefs of justice. This story is inspired by the manga series "Ore no Sora: Keiji Hen" created by Hiroshi Motomiya, which was published from 1978 to 1981.

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Keishichou Nasi Goreng ka(警視庁 ナシゴレン課)

2016Japan
ComedyDetective FictionDetective Male LeadInvestigationMysteryDetective Female LeadMiniseries

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At the age of 25, Kazahaya Kyoko is named as the leader of an investigative unit within the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department known as the Nasi Goreng Division. She takes a unique approach to investigations, preferring to conduct them entirely from within a room and rejecting the traditional legwork methods of the Showa era. Despite rarely leaving her room during investigations, Kyoko demonstrates exceptional insight and deductive abilities in solving challenging cases. The dynamic changes with the arrival of Ishinabe Kanta, a middle-aged man who has always dreamed of becoming a detective and is now assigned to the Nasi Goreng Division. Despite Ishinabe's enthusiasm and insistence on his legwork skills, Kyoko dismisses him as an unnecessary hot-blooded individual.

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Keishichou Sousa Ikkachou (2016)(警視庁・捜査一課長)

2016Japan
Detective FictionDetective Male LeadDramaInvestigationMysteryDeathMurder

Like Pure, this drama also features Detective Fiction, Detective Male Lead, Drama, Investigation, and Mystery themes with a 33% similarity match.

The Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department's First Investigative Division is known as the top-performing unit within the department. Headed by Oiwa Junichi, this division consists of approximately 400 skilled detectives. Junichi carries a significant burden as he is responsible for leading initial investigations into all violent crimes in the city, coordinating various task forces, and actively participating in investigations when needed. Despite facing challenges, Junichi manages to fulfill his duties and is seen as a realistic hero and exemplary leader by his team members.

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Keiji Zero(刑事ゼロ)

2019Japan
Crime Solving DuoDetective Male LeadInvestigationMysteryPolice Department SettingAmnesiaMiniseries

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Rekihiko Tokiya, a skilled investigator based in Kyoto, finds himself in a perplexing situation after a pursuit leads him to fall into a reservoir at an old factory. Upon regaining consciousness in a hospital, he discovers a troubling gap in his memory spanning two decades. Despite being 51 years old, he cannot recall anything beyond the age of 31 when he first entered the field of detective work. Estranged from his former spouse, he struggles to recollect any details about their past together. Notably, his once-confident demeanor has been replaced by a more timid and reserved disposition, though his commitment to upholding justice remains steadfast. Rekihiko Tokiya resumes his investigative duties, albeit with a notably altered approach to handling cases.

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Tokuso 9 Season 2(特捜9 season2)

2019Japan
Detective FictionDetective Male LeadInvestigationMysteryPolice Department SettingSuspenseThriller

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Tokuso 9 Season 4(特捜9 season4)

2021Japan
Detective FictionDetective Male LeadInvestigationMysteryPolice Department SettingSuspenseThriller

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No Activity Season 2(No Activity シーズン2)

2024Japan
ComedyDetective FictionDetective Male LeadInvestigationMysteryMiniseriesWeb Series

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The troublesome detective duo has returned! Originally assigned to stake out the area, Detective Tokita Shingo and his partner Shiina Asobu find themselves facing unexpected challenges. Their pursuit of the main suspect, Yakuza boss Orihara Tadato, goes awry when they inadvertently allow him to escape. As Tokita enlists the help of street musician Hiiragi Fuyuka in his quest to capture the suspect, a series of mishaps ensue, leading to a confrontation between the Yakuza and the Chinese mafia. The chaotic situation prompts radio operator Satomi Misato and her dedicated yet risky subordinate Ohira Arira to pursue new recruit Yotsukado Koki and Tokita, causing turmoil within the Metropolitan Police Department.

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Shadow Detective Season 2(형사록 시즌2)

2023South Korea
Detective FictionDetective Male LeadDramaInvestigationMysteryMiniseriesWeb Series

Like Pure, this drama also features Detective Fiction, Detective Male Lead, Drama, Investigation, and Mystery themes with a 33% similarity match.

Reveals the final retaliation of experienced detective Kim Taek Rok as he reemerges to uncover the mysterious figure orchestrating the schemes of the extortionist known as 'Friend'

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The Last Cop(ラストコップ)

2015Japan
ComedyDetective FictionDetective Male LeadInvestigationMysteryComaMiniseries

Like Pure, this drama also features Comedy, Detective Fiction, Detective Male Lead, Investigation, and Mystery themes with a 33% similarity match.

In 1985, Kyogoku, a dedicated detective known for his unorthodox methods, successfully solves numerous cases. While attempting to apprehend a dangerous criminal named Kagura, Kyogoku is caught in an explosion triggered by Kagura, causing him to fall into a coma for three decades. Upon awakening in 2015, Kyogoku is shocked to discover that his wife, Kanako, has moved on and remarried. During a moment of confusion and aggression, Kyogoku is arrested by a young detective named Mochizuki Ryota and taken to Yokohama Chuo Police Precinct, where he reunites with his former colleague Suzuki and superior Kujira. Despite his return to the detective force, Kyogoku struggles to adapt to the advancements in technology and modern policing methods. His disregard for the new rules often leads to trouble for Ryota, his assigned partner. This series is a remake of the German TV show "The Last Cop" (Der letzte Bulle) from 2010.