River’s Edge Okawabata Tanteisha - Asian drama recommendation
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River’s Edge Okawabata Tanteisha( リバースエッジ 大川端探偵社)

2014Japan
Abuse Of PowerCo-workers' RelationshipComedyDetective FictionDetective Male LeadDramaInvestigator Male LeadMysteryProlonged NuditySearching For A Biological ParentSearching For A Significant OtherSecretary Female LeadSpecial Ability

Located along the Sumida River in Asakusa District, Tokyo, is a small detective agency with three employees: Muraki, a dedicated researcher, Megumi, the cheerful reception clerk, and the head of the agency. Despite receiving challenging requests, they work diligently to uncover solutions by carefully investigating their clients, their surroundings, and any hidden factors. This story is adapted from the manga series "Ribasu Ejji Ookawabata Tanteisha" by Yuho Hijikata and Akio Tanaka.

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Rivers Edge Okawabata Tanteisha

Recommendation: Generation Slash similar to River’s Edge Okawabata Tanteisha
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Generation Slash(無限斜棟有限公司)

2021Hong Kong
ComedyDetective FictionDramaInvestigator Male LeadMysteryDetective Agency SettingFamilyInvestigationSitcom

Like River’s Edge Okawabata Tanteisha, this drama also features Comedy, Detective Fiction, Drama, Investigator Male Lead, and Mystery themes with a 29% similarity match.

Chan Zhan Tung initially owned the "All-Seeing Investigative Firm," but later transferred ownership to Cheung Lok Hang

Recommendation: Rookie (2001) similar to River’s Edge Okawabata Tanteisha
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Rookie (2001)(ルーキー!)

2001Japan
ComedyDetective FictionDetective Male LeadMysteryInvestigation

Like River’s Edge Okawabata Tanteisha, this drama also features Comedy, Detective Fiction, Detective Male Lead, and Mystery themes with a 29% 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.

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

2020Japan
Detective FictionDetective Male LeadDramaMysteryInvestigation

Like River’s Edge Okawabata Tanteisha, this drama also features Detective Fiction, Detective Male Lead, Drama, and Mystery themes with a 29% 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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Keishicho Ikimono Gakari(警視庁いきもの係)

2017Japan
ComedyDetective FictionDetective Male LeadDramaMysteryNovel AdaptationAnimalInvestigationMiniseriesPolice Officer Female Lead

Like River’s Edge Okawabata Tanteisha, this drama also features Comedy, Detective Fiction, Detective Male Lead, Drama, and Mystery themes with a 28% 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: Yappari Oshii Keiji similar to River’s Edge Okawabata Tanteisha
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Yappari Oshii Keiji(やっぱりおしい刑事)

2021Japan
ComedyDetective FictionDetective Male LeadDramaMysteryNovel AdaptationInvestigationMiniseriesNice Male LeadPolice Procedural

Like River’s Edge Okawabata Tanteisha, this drama also features Comedy, Detective Fiction, Detective Male Lead, Drama, and Mystery themes with a 28% similarity match.

Recommendation: To Catch the Uncatchable similar to River’s Edge Okawabata Tanteisha
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To Catch the Uncatchable(棟篤神探)

2004Hong Kong
ComedyDetective FictionDetective Male LeadMysteryInvestigationRomance

Like River’s Edge Okawabata Tanteisha, this drama also features Comedy, Detective Fiction, Detective Male Lead, and Mystery themes with a 27% 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.

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Kaette Kosaserareta 33pun Tantei(帰ってこさせられた33分探偵)

2009Japan
ComedyDetective FictionInvestigator Male LeadMysteryInvestigationMiniseries

Like River’s Edge Okawabata Tanteisha, this drama also features Comedy, Detective Fiction, Investigator Male Lead, and Mystery themes with a 27% similarity match.

Rokuro Kurama is a fan of detective stories and mysteries, as well as a private investigator. In every installment, he aims to crack a straightforward case in under 33 minutes. However, due to his lack of sharpness, Rokuro Kurama frequently makes errors.

Recommendation: 33pun Tantei similar to River’s Edge Okawabata Tanteisha
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33pun Tantei(33分探偵)

2008Japan
ComedyDetective FictionInvestigator Male LeadMysteryInvestigationMiniseries

Like River’s Edge Okawabata Tanteisha, this drama also features Comedy, Detective Fiction, Investigator Male Lead, and Mystery themes with a 27% similarity match.

Kurama Rokuro works as a private investigator who has a passion for detective stories and mysteries. Despite his belief in ghosts and UFOs, he has a strong aversion to blood and corpses. Although he possesses keen insight and a vivid imagination, his conclusions are often based on speculation. In cases where he wrongly accuses individuals, he makes amends by sending them a gift along with an apology. His goal is to solve a seemingly simple case within a limited timeframe of 33 minutes, despite it being typically solvable within 5 minutes. His unconventional theories and ideas lead to a higher number of potential suspects and his unconventional reasoning often complicates matters. Will he ultimately be able to uncover the true culprit? - Fuji TV

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Keiji Teinen(刑事定年)

2010Japan
Detective FictionDetective Male LeadDramaMysteryInvestigationMiniseries

Like River’s Edge Okawabata Tanteisha, this drama also features Detective Fiction, Detective Male Lead, Drama, and Mystery themes with a 27% similarity match.

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Tagarin(タガーリン)

2013Japan
ComedyDetective FictionDetective Male LeadMysteryDetective Female LeadInvestigation

Like River’s Edge Okawabata Tanteisha, this drama also features Comedy, Detective Fiction, Detective Male Lead, and Mystery themes with a 27% 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?

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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 LeadDramaMysteryInvestigationMiniseries

Like River’s Edge Okawabata Tanteisha, this drama also features Detective Fiction, Detective Male Lead, Drama, and Mystery themes with a 27% similarity match.

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Crazy Rain(クレイジーレイン)

2020Japan
Detective FictionDetective Male LeadDramaMysteryInvestigationMiniseries

Like River’s Edge Okawabata Tanteisha, this drama also features Detective Fiction, Detective Male Lead, Drama, and Mystery themes with a 27% 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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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 LeadMysteryDetective Supporting CharacterInvestigation

Like River’s Edge Okawabata Tanteisha, this drama also features Comedy, Detective Fiction, Detective Male Lead, and Mystery themes with a 27% 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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The Last Cop Season 2(ラストコップ 2)

2016Japan
ComedyDetective FictionDetective Male LeadMysteryInvestigationMiniseries

Like River’s Edge Okawabata Tanteisha, this drama also features Comedy, Detective Fiction, Detective Male Lead, and Mystery themes with a 27% similarity match.

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

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Senryokugai Sousakan(戦力外捜査官)

2014Japan
ComedyDetective FictionDetective Male LeadDramaMysteryNovel AdaptationCrime Solving DuoDetective Female LeadInvestigationMiniseriesRomance

Like River’s Edge Okawabata Tanteisha, this drama also features Comedy, Detective Fiction, Detective Male Lead, Drama, and Mystery themes with a 26% 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.

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Three Unusual Detectives(长安三怪探)

2014China
Detective FictionDetective Male LeadDramaMysteryActionAdventureInvestigation

Like River’s Edge Okawabata Tanteisha, this drama also features Detective Fiction, Detective Male Lead, Drama, and Mystery themes with a 25% 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" ( ).

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Wakaresase-ya(別れさせ屋)

2001Japan
ComedyDetective FictionDramaMysteryInvestigationInvestigator Female LeadMiniseries

Like River’s Edge Okawabata Tanteisha, this drama also features Comedy, Detective Fiction, Drama, and Mystery themes with a 25% 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)

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Kuitan Seaaon 2(喰いタン 2 )

2007Japan
ComedyDetective FictionDetective Male LeadMysteryAdapted From A MangaFoodInvestigation

Like River’s Edge Okawabata Tanteisha, this drama also features Comedy, Detective Fiction, Detective Male Lead, and Mystery themes with a 25% similarity match.

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

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Ore no Sora Keiji Hen(俺の空 刑事編)

2011Japan
Detective FictionDetective Male LeadDramaMysteryAdapted From A MangaInvestigationMiniseries

Like River’s Edge Okawabata Tanteisha, this drama also features Detective Fiction, Detective Male Lead, Drama, and Mystery themes with a 25% similarity match.

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.

Recommendation: Keishichou Nasi Goreng ka similar to River’s Edge Okawabata Tanteisha
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Keishichou Nasi Goreng ka(警視庁 ナシゴレン課)

2016Japan
ComedyDetective FictionDetective Male LeadMysteryDetective Female LeadInvestigationMiniseries

Like River’s Edge Okawabata Tanteisha, this drama also features Comedy, Detective Fiction, Detective Male Lead, and Mystery themes with a 25% similarity match.

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 LeadDramaMysteryDeathInvestigationMurder

Like River’s Edge Okawabata Tanteisha, this drama also features Detective Fiction, Detective Male Lead, Drama, and Mystery themes with a 25% 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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No Activity Season 2(No Activity シーズン2)

2024Japan
ComedyDetective FictionDetective Male LeadMysteryInvestigationMiniseriesWeb Series

Like River’s Edge Okawabata Tanteisha, this drama also features Comedy, Detective Fiction, Detective Male Lead, and Mystery themes with a 25% similarity match.

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 LeadDramaMysteryInvestigationMiniseriesWeb Series

Like River’s Edge Okawabata Tanteisha, this drama also features Detective Fiction, Detective Male Lead, Drama, and Mystery themes with a 25% 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 LeadMysteryComaInvestigationMiniseries

Like River’s Edge Okawabata Tanteisha, this drama also features Comedy, Detective Fiction, Detective Male Lead, and Mystery themes with a 25% 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.

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Me no Kabe (2022)(眼の壁)

2022Japan
Detective FictionDramaInvestigator Male LeadMysteryNovel AdaptationInvestigationMiniseries

Like River’s Edge Okawabata Tanteisha, this drama also features Detective Fiction, Drama, Investigator Male Lead, and Mystery themes with a 25% similarity match.

In 1990, Hagizaki Tatsuo, the head of the accounting department at Ukishima Electric Works, was busy working on securing a loan with Sekino, the company's general manager. Unfortunately, just as they were close to finalizing the loan, Sekino was implicated in a 200 million yen fraud and disappeared with the money. The company chose to conceal the incident to safeguard its reputation, but Hagizaki was determined to uncover the truth with the assistance of his journalist friend, Muraki. As Hagizaki delved deeper into the investigation, he realized the situation was more complex than he initially thought. His path crossed with Uezaki Etsuko, a captivating woman whom he believed held the key to unraveling the entire mystery. (DramaWiki)

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Keibuho Yabe Kenzo(警部補 矢部謙三)

2010Japan
Co-workers' RelationshipComedyDetective FictionDetective Male LeadMysteryBomb ThreatChief Of Police Supporting CharacterDetective Female LeadInner MonologueMorse CodePolice Department SettingThrillerUndercover Agent Female Lead

Like River’s Edge Okawabata Tanteisha, this drama also features Co-workers' Relationship, Comedy, Detective Fiction, Detective Male Lead, and Mystery themes with a 24% similarity match.

In the TV show Trick, the attention-seeking cop named Yabe Kenzo is now the main focus. He manages to protect the people of Japan from villains not through his intelligence or courage, but rather by sheer coincidence.

Recommendation: Pure similar to River’s Edge Okawabata Tanteisha
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Pure(ピュア!〜一日アイドル署長の事件簿〜)

2019Japan
ComedyDetective FictionDetective Male LeadDramaMysteryAirhead Male LeadCrime Solving DuoEccentric Male LeadGraphic ViolenceIdol Female LeadInchoate CrimeInvestigationPolice Department Setting

Like River’s Edge Okawabata Tanteisha, this drama also features Comedy, Detective Fiction, Detective Male Lead, Drama, and Mystery themes with a 24% similarity match.

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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Oshii Keiji(おしい刑事)

2019Japan
ComedyDetective FictionDetective Male LeadDramaMysteryAirhead Male LeadAttempted MurderBilingual Supporting CharacterChief Of Police Supporting CharacterDetective Supporting CharacterNervous Male LeadPolice Sergeant Supporting CharacterPolitician Supporting Character

Like River’s Edge Okawabata Tanteisha, this drama also features Comedy, Detective Fiction, Detective Male Lead, Drama, and Mystery themes with a 24% 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

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Shinigami San(死神さん)

2021Japan
ComedyDetective FictionDetective Male LeadInvestigator Male LeadMysteryNovel AdaptationBreaking The Fourth WallBuddy CopCrimeDetective Female LeadEccentric Male LeadFormer Detective Male LeadInvestigation

Like River’s Edge Okawabata Tanteisha, this drama also features Comedy, Detective Fiction, Detective Male Lead, Investigator Male Lead, and Mystery themes with a 24% similarity match.

Kennin Gido works as a detective in a unique unit within the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department. Tasked with re-examining cases that resulted in not-guilty verdicts, he meticulously reviews testimonies and evidence to uncover the true culprits. Known as "Shinigami" ("Grim Reaper") by his peers, Kennin Gido operates solo in this division.

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Seoul Busters(강력하진 않지만 매력적인 강력반)

2024South Korea
Co-workers' RelationshipComedyDetective FictionDramaMysteryDetective Supporting CharacterForensic Investigator Female LeadFormer Athlete Male LeadPediatrician Supporting CharacterPolice Department SettingPolice Officer Supporting CharacterTeam Leader Male LeadTeammates' Relationship

Like River’s Edge Okawabata Tanteisha, this drama also features Co-workers' Relationship, Comedy, Detective Fiction, Drama, and Mystery themes with a 24% similarity match.

The Violent Crimes Unit at Songwon Police Department is notorious for their low arrest rate

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Shi Da Qi Yuan(十大奇冤)

2008China
ComedyDetective FictionDetective Male LeadMysteryHistoricalHistorical FictionInvestigationMing Dynasty

Like River’s Edge Okawabata Tanteisha, this drama also features Comedy, Detective Fiction, Detective Male Lead, and Mystery themes with a 24% similarity match.

Recommendation: Keitai Deka Zenigata Rui similar to River’s Edge Okawabata Tanteisha
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Keitai Deka Zenigata Rui(ケータイ刑事銭形泪)

2004Japan
ComedyDetective FictionDetective Male LeadMysteryAmateur Detective Female LeadInvestigationStudent Female LeadTeenager Female Lead

Like River’s Edge Okawabata Tanteisha, this drama also features Comedy, Detective Fiction, Detective Male Lead, and Mystery themes with a 24% similarity match.

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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 LeadDramaMysteryDeathInvestigationMurderPolice Department Setting

Like River’s Edge Okawabata Tanteisha, this drama also features Detective Fiction, Detective Male Lead, Drama, and Mystery themes with a 24% similarity match.

Recommendation: Specialist (2016) similar to River’s Edge Okawabata Tanteisha
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Specialist (2016)(スペシャリスト)

2016Japan
Detective FictionDetective Male LeadDramaMysteryInvestigationMiniseriesSuspenseThriller

Like River’s Edge Okawabata Tanteisha, this drama also features Detective Fiction, Detective Male Lead, Drama, and Mystery themes with a 24% similarity match.

A decade ago, Takuma Yoshito was arrested and charged with attempted murder. Despite receiving a 15-year prison sentence, evidence later revealed that he was wrongly accused, leading to his exoneration. Subsequently, Takuma was reinstated to the Kyoto Prefectural Police due to his expertise in criminal psychology. He then transferred to Tokyo, where he joined a newly formed unit without a designated name. Motivated by the tragic death of a significant individual, Takuma decides to join the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department to uncover a major conspiracy. He partners with a young female detective named Maria, who harbors a secret and happens to be the niece of the Commissioner General of the National Police Agency.

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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 LeadDramaMysteryDeathInvestigationMurderPolice Department Setting

Like River’s Edge Okawabata Tanteisha, this drama also features Detective Fiction, Detective Male Lead, Drama, and Mystery themes with a 24% 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

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Cook Keibu no Bansankai(コック警部の晩餐会)

2016Japan
ComedyDetective FictionDetective Male LeadMysteryDetective Female LeadFoodInvestigationMiniseries

Like River’s Edge Okawabata Tanteisha, this drama also features Comedy, Detective Fiction, Detective Male Lead, and Mystery themes with a 24% similarity match.

Kokku Hoshimitsu, a seasoned inspector in the First Investigative Division, specializes in solving cases related to food. He firmly believes in the motto "the truth lies in what we eat" and is relentless in his pursuit of justice. He has no patience for criminals who indulge in their favorite meals without remorse after committing heinous crimes. To empathize with the victims, he meticulously reconstructs their last meals, using them as clues to crack the case. His partner, the aspiring detective Nanase Azumi, shares his passion for solving mysteries but struggles to keep up with his unconventional methods. Additionally, she must navigate the challenges of working alongside the demanding detective Nekota Norio.

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SICK'S - Jo no Shou(SICK’S 恕乃抄)

2018Japan
ComedyDetective FictionDetective Male LeadMysteryDetective Female LeadInvestigationShort Length SeriesSupernatural

Like River’s Edge Okawabata Tanteisha, this drama also features Comedy, Detective Fiction, Detective Male Lead, and Mystery themes with a 24% similarity match.

Once more, we accompany a duo of law enforcement investigators as they pursue individuals with unique capabilities known as SPEC. Following the incidents from earlier sections, the special unit within the MPD Public Security tasked with resolving cases of mysterious nature, Mishou, has been disbanded. In its place, a new specialized division called Tokumu has been established under the Cabinet Information Research Office, focusing solely on cases involving SPEC holders. This division is overseen by Nonomura Koujirou, the younger brother of Nonomura Koutarou.

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SICK'S - Ha no Sho(SICK’S 覇乃抄)

2019Japan
ComedyDetective FictionDetective Male LeadMysteryDetective Female LeadInvestigationMiniseriesSupernatural

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SICK'S - Ka no Sho(SICK’S 厩乃抄)

2019Japan
ComedyDetective FictionDetective Male LeadMysteryDetective Female LeadInvestigationMiniseriesSupernatural

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Detective Alice(수사관 앨리스)

2015South Korea
ComedyDetective FictionInvestigator Male LeadMysteryInvestigationInvestigator Female LeadMiniseriesWeb Series

Like River’s Edge Okawabata Tanteisha, this drama also features Comedy, Detective Fiction, Investigator Male Lead, and Mystery themes with a 24% similarity match.

Cheon Yeon Ju is a young woman dedicated to solving criminal cases

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Keiji Yugami(刑事ゆがみ)

2017Japan
ComedyDetective FictionDetective Male LeadDramaMysteryEpisodic FormatInvestigationMiniseriesPolice ProceduralSuspenseTeammates' RelationshipTeamworkThrillerWorkplace Setting

Like River’s Edge Okawabata Tanteisha, this drama also features Comedy, Detective Fiction, Detective Male Lead, Drama, and Mystery themes with a 23% 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

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Team Bulldog: Off-Duty Investigation(번외수사)

2020South Korea
ComedyDetective FictionDetective Male LeadDramaMysteryActionEccentric Female LeadEccentric Male LeadEmotionally Strong Female LeadInvestigationMultiple MainsPolice Department SettingSmart Female LeadTeamwork

Like River’s Edge Okawabata Tanteisha, this drama also features Comedy, Detective Fiction, Detective Male Lead, Drama, and Mystery themes with a 23% 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.

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My Troublesome Star(금쪽같은 내스타)

2025South Korea
ComedyDetective FictionDetective Male LeadDramaMysteryActress Female LeadAge GapCEO Male LeadEntertainment IndustryFormer Celebrity Female LeadInvestigationMiddle-Aged Female LeadRomanceSecondary Couple

Like River’s Edge Okawabata Tanteisha, this drama also features Comedy, Detective Fiction, Detective Male Lead, Drama, and Mystery themes with a 23% similarity match.

Actress Im Se Ra is celebrating her incredible achievement as the youngest recipient of a best actress award in 1999. However, her triumph is short-lived when she is struck by a truck that night, leading her to awaken 25 years later in the body of Bong Cheong Ja, a woman in her middle age. With a strong desire to reclaim her acting career and uncover the truth about her circumstances, she teams up with Dokgo Cheol, a former detective specializing in violent crimes who has been relegated to traffic enforcement. As Cheong Ja and Cheol collaborate, they uncover an enigmatic connection from the past that has the potential to transform both of their lives.

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Young Justice Bao Season 3(少年包青天Ⅲ之天芒传奇)

2006China
ComedyDetective FictionDetective Male LeadDramaMysteryHistoricalHistorical FictionHistorical FigureInvestigationJustice BaoMartial ArtsRomanceSong DynastyThriller

Like River’s Edge Okawabata Tanteisha, this drama also features Comedy, Detective Fiction, Detective Male Lead, Drama, and Mystery themes with a 23% similarity match.

At the beginning of the series, Bao Zheng goes missing for a period of two years. When he suddenly reappears, he is discovered in a location resembling a brothel, yet he has no memory of his identity.

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The Doll Master (2017)(人偶师)

2017China
Detective FictionDetective Male LeadDramaMysteryDeathInvestigationMurderSuspenseThriller

Like River’s Edge Okawabata Tanteisha, this drama also features Detective Fiction, Detective Male Lead, Drama, and Mystery themes with a 22% similarity match.

In reality, every individual on this planet is like a marionette, with invisible strings controlling their actions. Two decades ago, the renowned psychologist Ouyang Qiu, along with his friend and colleague Ruan Haotian, traveled to Dawn City for a confidential research project. Tragically, Ouyang met his demise by falling from a building, while Dr. Ruan vanished under mysterious circumstances. Subsequently, the project was abruptly terminated. Fast forward twenty years, Ouyang Qiu's son, Ouyang Yiming, has grown up and joined a specialized SCI Team as an agent. When a gruesome mutilation case arises in Dawn City, Ouyang Yiming takes it upon himself to investigate. However, just as he nears a breakthrough, the perpetrator takes their own life, prompting Ouyang to delve deeper into the mystery. As the investigation unfolds, it becomes apparent that Pandora's Box is on the verge of being opened... (Q1Q2)

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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 LeadDramaMysteryDeathInvestigationMiniseriesMurderPolice Department Setting

Like River’s Edge Okawabata Tanteisha, this drama also features Detective Fiction, Detective Male Lead, Drama, and Mystery themes with a 22% 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

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The Six Gates(我在六扇门的日子)

2020China
ComedyDetective FictionDetective Male LeadMysteryNovel AdaptationHistoricalInvestigationMartial ArtsWeb Series

Like River’s Edge Okawabata Tanteisha, this drama also features Comedy, Detective Fiction, Detective Male Lead, and Mystery themes with a 22% similarity match.

The plot follows the detective officers of Liu Shan Men as they collaborate to unravel the enigmatic incidents occurring in Jianghu. (DramaWiki)

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Tantei Kazoku(探偵家族)

2002Japan
ComedyDetective FictionInvestigator Male LeadMysteryBusinessFamilyInvestigationInvestigator Female LeadMiniseries

Like River’s Edge Okawabata Tanteisha, this drama also features Comedy, Detective Fiction, Investigator Male Lead, and Mystery themes with a 22% similarity match.

According to an old saying, the first generation establishes a business while the second generation may lead to its downfall. After the Tanaka Family's father, who worked as a private investigator, passes away, the eldest daughter Sayuri must determine the fate of the family detective agency. With her younger siblings showing no interest in continuing the business, Sayuri is on the verge of closing it down until her long-lost elder brother, Ichiro, makes a return. Despite now being a struggling single father working as a truck driver, Ichiro decides to take over the business and uphold the family legacy, despite having minimal experience aside from childhood games of cops and robbers. As the new "president" of the agency, Ichiro moves back into the family home after many years away. Can the Tanaka Clan revive the business together, or does Ichiro have different intentions for the company? (NTV)

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Kuitan(喰いタン)

2006Japan
ComedyDetective FictionDetective Male LeadMysteryAdapted From A MangaFoodFoodie Male LeadInvestigationMiniseries

Like River’s Edge Okawabata Tanteisha, this drama also features Comedy, Detective Fiction, Detective Male Lead, and Mystery themes with a 22% similarity match.

This tale follows a detective with a voracious appetite. Taken from the manga "Inspector Gourmet" by Terasawa Daisuke.

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Ikemen Shin Sobaya Tantei: Iin da Ze!(イケ麺新そば屋探偵〜いいんだぜ!〜)

2009Japan
ComedyDetective FictionInvestigator Male LeadMysteryDetective Supporting CharacterFoodInvestigationPsychic Female LeadRestaurateur Male Lead

Like River’s Edge Okawabata Tanteisha, this drama also features Comedy, Detective Fiction, Investigator Male Lead, and Mystery themes with a 22% similarity match.

Juntaro Higuchi is a waiter at a soba shop who possesses a unique talent for solving complex cases by uncovering lies. His unexpected detective skills have caught the attention of his sister, Itako, who is a psychic from the spiritual mediums' community in Osorezan. Acting on Itako's guidance, Juntaro teams up with two other attractive men to run his soba stand in various locations. One day, while delivering soba on his bicycle, Juntaro unwittingly becomes entangled in a case and is mistaken for a criminal by Kuroda Kinzo, a former talent agency manager and one of his regular customers. Narrowly escaping, Juntaro encounters Masahiko Ikeda, the president of Ikeda Talent Promotion. As unique individuals bring him bizarre and amusing challenges to solve, Juntaro must rely on his extraordinary abilities to crack the cases that come his way. Will he succeed, or will he face insurmountable obstacles?