Rookie (2001) - Asian drama recommendation
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Rookie (2001)(ルーキー!)

2001Japan
ComedyDetective FictionDetective Male LeadInvestigationMystery

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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Recommendation: To Catch the Uncatchable similar to Rookie (2001)
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To Catch the Uncatchable(棟篤神探)

2004Hong Kong
ComedyDetective FictionDetective Male LeadInvestigationMysteryRomance

Like Rookie (2001), this drama also features Comedy, Detective Fiction, Detective Male Lead, Investigation, and Mystery themes with a 83% 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: Tagarin similar to Rookie (2001)
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Tagarin(タガーリン)

2013Japan
ComedyDetective FictionDetective Male LeadInvestigationMysteryDetective Female Lead

Like Rookie (2001), this drama also features Comedy, Detective Fiction, Detective Male Lead, Investigation, and Mystery themes with a 83% 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: Eye See: Moso Kioku Sosa Koganei Dai similar to Rookie (2001)
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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 Rookie (2001), this drama also features Comedy, Detective Fiction, Detective Male Lead, Investigation, and Mystery themes with a 83% 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 Rookie (2001)
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The Last Cop Season 2(ラストコップ 2)

2016Japan
ComedyDetective FictionDetective Male LeadInvestigationMysteryMiniseries

Like Rookie (2001), this drama also features Comedy, Detective Fiction, Detective Male Lead, Investigation, and Mystery themes with a 83% similarity match.

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

Recommendation: Kuitan Seaaon 2 similar to Rookie (2001)
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Kuitan Seaaon 2(喰いタン 2 )

2007Japan
ComedyDetective FictionDetective Male LeadInvestigationMysteryAdapted From A MangaFood

Like Rookie (2001), this drama also features Comedy, Detective Fiction, Detective Male Lead, Investigation, and Mystery themes with a 71% similarity match.

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

Recommendation: Keishichou Nasi Goreng ka similar to Rookie (2001)
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Keishichou Nasi Goreng ka(警視庁 ナシゴレン課)

2016Japan
ComedyDetective FictionDetective Male LeadInvestigationMysteryDetective Female LeadMiniseries

Like Rookie (2001), this drama also features Comedy, Detective Fiction, Detective Male Lead, Investigation, and Mystery themes with a 71% 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.

Recommendation: No Activity Season 2 similar to Rookie (2001)
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No Activity Season 2(No Activity シーズン2)

2024Japan
ComedyDetective FictionDetective Male LeadInvestigationMysteryMiniseriesWeb Series

Like Rookie (2001), this drama also features Comedy, Detective Fiction, Detective Male Lead, Investigation, and Mystery themes with a 71% 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.

Recommendation: The Last Cop similar to Rookie (2001)
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The Last Cop(ラストコップ)

2015Japan
ComedyDetective FictionDetective Male LeadInvestigationMysteryComaMiniseries

Like Rookie (2001), this drama also features Comedy, Detective Fiction, Detective Male Lead, Investigation, and Mystery themes with a 71% 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.

Recommendation: Zenigata Keibu Shinku no Sosa File similar to Rookie (2001)
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Zenigata Keibu Shinku no Sosa File(銭形警部 真紅の捜査ファイル)

2017Japan
Detective FictionDetective Male LeadInvestigationMysteryMiniseries

Like Rookie (2001), this drama also features Detective Fiction, Detective Male Lead, Investigation, and Mystery themes with a 67% similarity match.

Scheduled to be broadcast following the exclusive NTV program.

Recommendation: Monk Detective similar to Rookie (2001)
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Monk Detective(僧探慈心)

2018China
Detective FictionDetective Male LeadInvestigationMysteryMonk Male Lead

Like Rookie (2001), this drama also features Detective Fiction, Detective Male Lead, Investigation, and Mystery themes with a 67% similarity match.

Recommendation: Keishicho Sosa Ikka 9-Gakari Season 6 similar to Rookie (2001)
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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 Rookie (2001), this drama also features Detective Fiction, Detective Male Lead, Investigation, and Mystery themes with a 67% 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: Jikken Keiji Totori similar to Rookie (2001)
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Jikken Keiji Totori(実験刑事トトリ)

2012Japan
Detective FictionDetective Male LeadInvestigationMysteryMiniseries

Like Rookie (2001), this drama also features Detective Fiction, Detective Male Lead, Investigation, and Mystery themes with a 67% similarity match.

Totori, a quirky ex-zoology scientist, transitions to a novice detective at 43 and teams up with a youthful detective known for their unwavering sense of justice. Despite their contrasting personalities, the duo collaborates to solve complex crimes, supporting each other along the way. (NHK)

Recommendation: Keiji 110 Kilo similar to Rookie (2001)
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Keiji 110 Kilo(刑事110キロ)

2013Japan
ComedyDetective Male LeadInvestigationMysteryMiniseries

Like Rookie (2001), this drama also features Comedy, Detective Male Lead, Investigation, and Mystery themes with a 67% similarity match.

Taro Hanazawa, a police officer weighing 110 kilograms, serves at a police station in the picturesque city of Kyoto. Known for his keen perception, he adeptly handles the issues faced by both locals and tourists. Recognizing his skills, Section Chief Reiko Nishikiori appoints him as her assistant detective. In addition to his sharp insight, Taro's ability to connect with others, his stubbornness, and determination in solving cases also set him apart.

Recommendation: Keiji 110 Kilo Season 2 similar to Rookie (2001)
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Keiji 110 Kilo Season 2(刑事110キロ 2)

2014Japan
ComedyDetective Male LeadInvestigationMysteryMiniseries

Like Rookie (2001), this drama also features Comedy, Detective Male Lead, Investigation, and Mystery themes with a 67% similarity match.

Hanazawa Taro is currently serving as a detective in a specialized unit within the First Investigative Division of Kyoto Prefectural Police. Despite his lack of experience in investigations, he relies on his physical presence and friendly demeanor to establish connections with individuals and delve into their inner thoughts. Through his keen observation skills, he is able to quickly identify inconsistencies and successfully crack cases. Although he faced setbacks and regrets during his initial year as a detective, he has since refined his analytical abilities and deductive reasoning by engaging with a variety of suspects. His aptitude for solving crimes surpasses that of his colleagues, as he approaches investigations from a unique perspective that often goes unnoticed by others.

Recommendation: Chiisana Kyojin similar to Rookie (2001)
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Chiisana Kyojin(小さな巨人)

2017Japan
Detective FictionDetective Male LeadInvestigationMysteryMiniseries

Like Rookie (2001), this drama also features Detective Fiction, Detective Male Lead, Investigation, and Mystery themes with a 67% similarity match.

Chief Kosaka from the No. 1 Investigative Enforcement Division is a skilled individual who has been considered a likely candidate for Superintendent in the future. Despite successfully resolving the third HQ incident this year, a mistake during the investigation led to his demotion to a different position. While he may have strayed from the path to advancement, his new colleagues are dedicated to resolving minor incidents in their own unique way, always upholding their own principles of justice. As Kosaka contemplates his role as a police officer and his personal beliefs about justice, he gains confidence in himself as he battles against wrongdoing.

Recommendation: Zenigata Keibu Shikkoku no Hanzai Fairu similar to Rookie (2001)
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Zenigata Keibu Shikkoku no Hanzai Fairu(銭形警部 漆黒の犯罪ファイル)

2017Japan
Detective FictionDetective Male LeadInvestigationMysteryMiniseries

Like Rookie (2001), this drama also features Detective Fiction, Detective Male Lead, Investigation, and Mystery themes with a 67% similarity match.

Recommendation: Keishicho Sosa Shiryo Kanrishitsu (2019) similar to Rookie (2001)
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Keishicho Sosa Shiryo Kanrishitsu (2019)(警視庁捜査資料管理室)

2019Japan
Detective FictionDetective Male LeadInvestigationMysteryChief Of Police Male Lead

Like Rookie (2001), this drama also features Detective Fiction, Detective Male Lead, Investigation, and Mystery themes with a 67% similarity match.

Recommendation: Keishichou Sousa Ikkachou Season 4 similar to Rookie (2001)
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Keishichou Sousa Ikkachou Season 4(警視庁・捜査一課長 2020)

2020Japan
Detective FictionDetective Male LeadInvestigationMysteryDrama

Like Rookie (2001), this drama also features Detective Fiction, Detective Male Lead, Investigation, and Mystery themes with a 67% 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 Ikkacho Season 6 similar to Rookie (2001)
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Keishicho Sosa Ikkacho Season 6(警視庁・捜査一課長season6)

2022Japan
Detective FictionDetective Male LeadInvestigationMysteryMiniseries

Like Rookie (2001), this drama also features Detective Fiction, Detective Male Lead, Investigation, and Mystery themes with a 67% similarity match.

Recommendation: Detectives similar to Rookie (2001)
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Detectives(형사)

2003South Korea
Detective FictionDetective Male LeadInvestigationMysteryAction

Like Rookie (2001), this drama also features Detective Fiction, Detective Male Lead, Investigation, and Mystery themes with a 67% similarity match.

Recommendation: Shi Da Qi Yuan similar to Rookie (2001)
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Shi Da Qi Yuan(十大奇冤)

2008China
ComedyDetective FictionDetective Male LeadInvestigationMysteryHistoricalHistorical FictionMing Dynasty

Like Rookie (2001), this drama also features Comedy, Detective Fiction, Detective Male Lead, Investigation, and Mystery themes with a 63% similarity match.

Recommendation: Keitai Deka Zenigata Rui similar to Rookie (2001)
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Keitai Deka Zenigata Rui(ケータイ刑事銭形泪)

2004Japan
ComedyDetective FictionDetective Male LeadInvestigationMysteryAmateur Detective Female LeadStudent Female LeadTeenager Female Lead

Like Rookie (2001), this drama also features Comedy, Detective Fiction, Detective Male Lead, Investigation, and Mystery themes with a 63% similarity match.

Recommendation: Cook Keibu no Bansankai similar to Rookie (2001)
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Cook Keibu no Bansankai(コック警部の晩餐会)

2016Japan
ComedyDetective FictionDetective Male LeadInvestigationMysteryDetective Female LeadFoodMiniseries

Like Rookie (2001), this drama also features Comedy, Detective Fiction, Detective Male Lead, Investigation, and Mystery themes with a 63% 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.

Recommendation: SICK'S - Jo no Shou similar to Rookie (2001)
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SICK'S - Jo no Shou(SICK’S 恕乃抄)

2018Japan
ComedyDetective FictionDetective Male LeadInvestigationMysteryDetective Female LeadShort Length SeriesSupernatural

Like Rookie (2001), this drama also features Comedy, Detective Fiction, Detective Male Lead, Investigation, and Mystery themes with a 63% 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.

Recommendation: SICK'S - Ha no Sho similar to Rookie (2001)
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SICK'S - Ha no Sho(SICK’S 覇乃抄)

2019Japan
ComedyDetective FictionDetective Male LeadInvestigationMysteryDetective Female LeadMiniseriesSupernatural

Like Rookie (2001), this drama also features Comedy, Detective Fiction, Detective Male Lead, Investigation, and Mystery themes with a 63% similarity match.

Recommendation: SICK'S - Ka no Sho similar to Rookie (2001)
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SICK'S - Ka no Sho(SICK’S 厩乃抄)

2019Japan
ComedyDetective FictionDetective Male LeadInvestigationMysteryDetective Female LeadMiniseriesSupernatural

Like Rookie (2001), this drama also features Comedy, Detective Fiction, Detective Male Lead, Investigation, and Mystery themes with a 63% similarity match.

Recommendation: Joshidaisei Kaikeishi no Jikenbo similar to Rookie (2001)
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Joshidaisei Kaikeishi no Jikenbo(女子大生会計士の事件簿)

2008Japan
ComedyInvestigationMystery

Like Rookie (2001), this drama also features Comedy, Investigation, and Mystery themes with a 60% similarity match.

Recommendation: Destination Nowhere similar to Rookie (2001)
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Destination Nowhere()

2017Hong Kong
ComedyInvestigationMystery

Like Rookie (2001), this drama also features Comedy, Investigation, and Mystery themes with a 60% similarity match.

CID officer Man Kiu Pak, a small man who stumbled into success, is promoted to inspector for his heroic actions. Meanwhile, reporter Gai Wing Yin, who appears to have a perfect life, is struggling financially and caught between her daughter and second husband. The honest but naive thief Cheung Hak finds himself resorting to desperate measures to make a living, including a botched kidnapping with his partners Lau Chau and Kwan Kai. Their kidnapping target turns the tables on them and forces them to kidnap her mother instead. As they try to cover up their mistakes, more errors ensue, leading to a web of suspicion and misunderstanding. The absurdity of real life unfolds in a suspenseful and darkly humorous plot that keeps viewers hooked.

Recommendation: Nothing Special Force similar to Rookie (2001)
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Nothing Special Force(雜警奇兵)

2017Hong Kong
ComedyInvestigationMystery

Like Rookie (2001), this drama also features Comedy, Investigation, and Mystery themes with a 60% similarity match.

The ME unit is known for handling a variety of cases that fall under the category of "miscellaneous". These include matters such as nuisance complaints, liquor license issues, non-criminal deaths, and other miscellaneous cases. Inspector Ben Wong, who works in the ME unit, prefers the slower pace of life. His interactions with the impatient and pregnant Mandy Wong lead to conflicts. Another member of the unit, former undercover agent C Kwan, has been coasting along for years. Will his reunion with his first love Jacqueline Wong reignite his passion for his work? As the ME unit deals with strange and unusual cases, there is a mix of laughter and tears.

Recommendation: National Heroes similar to Rookie (2001)
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National Heroes(国门英雄)

2011China
Detective FictionDetective Male LeadInvestigationMysterySuspenseThriller

Like Rookie (2001), this drama also features Detective Fiction, Detective Male Lead, Investigation, and Mystery themes with a 57% similarity match.

Centers on the inquiry into the "506 Extraordinary Magnesium Smuggling Case"

Recommendation: Keishichou Sousa Ikkachou Season 5 similar to Rookie (2001)
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Keishichou Sousa Ikkachou Season 5(警視庁・捜査一課長season5)

2021Japan
Detective FictionDetective Male LeadInvestigationMysteryMiniseriesPolice Department Setting

Like Rookie (2001), this drama also features Detective Fiction, Detective Male Lead, Investigation, and Mystery themes with a 57% similarity match.

Recommendation: Kaette Kosaserareta 33pun Tantei similar to Rookie (2001)
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Kaette Kosaserareta 33pun Tantei(帰ってこさせられた33分探偵)

2009Japan
ComedyDetective FictionInvestigationMysteryInvestigator Male LeadMiniseries

Like Rookie (2001), this drama also features Comedy, Detective Fiction, Investigation, and Mystery themes with a 57% 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: Keishicho Sosa Ikka 9-Gakari similar to Rookie (2001)
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Keishicho Sosa Ikka 9-Gakari(警視庁捜査一課9係)

2006Japan
Detective FictionDetective Male LeadInvestigationMysteryMiniseriesPolice Department Setting

Like Rookie (2001), this drama also features Detective Fiction, Detective Male Lead, Investigation, and Mystery themes with a 57% 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: Undercover Boss Ga-me similar to Rookie (2001)
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Undercover Boss Ga-me(特命!刑事どん亀)

2006Japan
ComedyDetective FictionInvestigationMysteryCafé Owner Male LeadConsultant Supporting Character

Like Rookie (2001), this drama also features Comedy, Detective Fiction, Investigation, and Mystery themes with a 57% similarity match.

Don-Game, the owner of a cafe with a passion for jazz music and lengthy songs, is actually a covert figure. He serves as the leader of an undisclosed group known as The Tokyo Police Confidential Investigation Division, reporting directly to the Tokyo Police Commissioner. Through their distinctive team members and strong collaboration, TPCID successfully resolves complex mysteries that often perplex regular police forces.

Recommendation: 33pun Tantei similar to Rookie (2001)
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33pun Tantei(33分探偵)

2008Japan
ComedyDetective FictionInvestigationMysteryInvestigator Male LeadMiniseries

Like Rookie (2001), this drama also features Comedy, Detective Fiction, Investigation, and Mystery themes with a 57% 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

Recommendation: 7 Mannin Tantei Nitobe similar to Rookie (2001)
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7 Mannin Tantei Nitobe(7万人探偵ニトベ)

2009Japan
ComedyDetective FictionInvestigationMysteryAmateur Detective Female LeadMiniseries

Like Rookie (2001), this drama also features Comedy, Detective Fiction, Investigation, and Mystery themes with a 57% similarity match.

Nitobe Tsugumi is known as the "70,000 People Detective" because she has a network of 70,000 friends online who help her solve challenging cases using their collective brain power. (DramaWiki)

Recommendation: Keiji Teinen similar to Rookie (2001)
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Keiji Teinen(刑事定年)

2010Japan
Detective FictionDetective Male LeadInvestigationMysteryDramaMiniseries

Like Rookie (2001), this drama also features Detective Fiction, Detective Male Lead, Investigation, and Mystery themes with a 57% similarity match.

Recommendation: Kodomo Keisatsu similar to Rookie (2001)
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Kodomo Keisatsu(コドモ警察)

2012Japan
Detective FictionDetective Male LeadInvestigationMysteryMiniseriesPolice Department Setting

Like Rookie (2001), this drama also features Detective Fiction, Detective Male Lead, Investigation, and Mystery themes with a 57% 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: Meshibana Keiji Tachibana similar to Rookie (2001)
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Meshibana Keiji Tachibana(めしばな刑事タチバナ)

2013Japan
Detective FictionDetective Male LeadInvestigationMysteryAdapted From A MangaFood

Like Rookie (2001), this drama also features Detective Fiction, Detective Male Lead, Investigation, and Mystery themes with a 57% similarity match.

Tachibana has a great passion for food and is very knowledgeable about different cuisines. His constant discussions about food have earned him the nickname "Meshibana." Despite sometimes irritating people by making them hungry, Tachibana's expertise in food helps him connect with uncooperative individuals through food-related stories and experiences with various restaurants. This tactic proves to be effective in solving cases successfully.

Recommendation: Keishicho Sosa Ikka 9-Gakari Season 9 similar to Rookie (2001)
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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 LeadInvestigationMysteryMiniseriesPolice Department Setting

Like Rookie (2001), this drama also features Detective Fiction, Detective Male Lead, Investigation, and Mystery themes with a 57% 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 Rookie (2001)
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Keishicho Sosa Ikka 9-Gakari Season 10(警視庁捜査一課9係)

2015Japan
Detective FictionDetective Male LeadInvestigationMysteryMiniseriesPolice Department Setting

Like Rookie (2001), this drama also features Detective Fiction, Detective Male Lead, Investigation, and Mystery themes with a 57% 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 Rookie (2001)
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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 LeadInvestigationMysteryDramaMiniseries

Like Rookie (2001), this drama also features Detective Fiction, Detective Male Lead, Investigation, and Mystery themes with a 57% similarity match.

Recommendation: Crazy Rain similar to Rookie (2001)
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Crazy Rain(クレイジーレイン)

2020Japan
Detective FictionDetective Male LeadInvestigationMysteryDramaMiniseries

Like Rookie (2001), this drama also features Detective Fiction, Detective Male Lead, Investigation, and Mystery themes with a 57% 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: Detective Cheng Xu similar to Rookie (2001)
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Detective Cheng Xu(侦探成旭之龙城岁月)

2008China
Detective FictionDetective Male LeadInvestigationMysterySuspenseThriller

Like Rookie (2001), this drama also features Detective Fiction, Detective Male Lead, Investigation, and Mystery themes with a 57% similarity match.

Recommendation: Shissonin Sosaku Han: Kieta Shinjitsu similar to Rookie (2001)
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Shissonin Sosaku Han: Kieta Shinjitsu(失踪人捜索班 消えた真実)

2025Japan
Detective FictionDetective Male LeadInvestigationMysteryMiniseriesTeamwork

Like Rookie (2001), this drama also features Detective Fiction, Detective Male Lead, Investigation, and Mystery themes with a 57% similarity match.

Kinosaki Tatsuhiko, a detective in the First Investigative Division of the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department, worked alongside his partner Sasazuka Shinpei as the top buddy team known for their impressive arrest record. However, one fateful day, Kinosaki's cherished wife, Keiko, vanished without a trace. Shortly after, the body of a freelance journalist, who had been a mentor to Keiko, was discovered, leading Kinosaki to suspect that his wife was somehow connected to the case. Despite his concerns, the police chose not to pursue the investigation, and Kinosaki was taken off the case. Frustrated by the police's baffling inaction, Kinosaki decided to resign and launched the "Missing Persons Search Team," a private detective agency focused on locating missing individuals, with the goal of finding Keiko himself. With the assistance of an eclectic group of specialists and his loyal partner Sasazuka, Kinosaki began to uncover the "hidden truths" surrounding disappearances, revealing a significant darkness within society.

Recommendation: Shin Keiji Yoshinaga Seiichi similar to Rookie (2001)
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Shin Keiji Yoshinaga Seiichi(新・刑事吉永誠一)

2014Japan
Detective FictionDetective Male LeadInvestigationMysteryNovel AdaptationMiniseries

Like Rookie (2001), this drama also features Detective Fiction, Detective Male Lead, Investigation, and Mystery themes with a 57% similarity match.

Yoshinaga Seiichi serves as a detective in the First Investigative Division of the Kanagawa Prefectural Police. He firmly believes that every case can be solved and never gives up on his investigations. His partner, Kagami Kiichi, is the son of Takashi, a renowned detective in the same police force. Kujo Kazumai, a police officer with a degree from Tokyo University, joins the First Investigative Division not as Director as originally planned, but as a detective in the field due to his own request.

Recommendation: The Six Gates similar to Rookie (2001)
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The Six Gates(我在六扇门的日子)

2020China
ComedyDetective FictionDetective Male LeadInvestigationMysteryNovel AdaptationHistoricalMartial ArtsWeb Series

Like Rookie (2001), this drama also features Comedy, Detective Fiction, Detective Male Lead, Investigation, and Mystery themes with a 56% similarity match.

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

Recommendation: Kuitan similar to Rookie (2001)
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Kuitan(喰いタン)

2006Japan
ComedyDetective FictionDetective Male LeadInvestigationMysteryAdapted From A MangaFoodFoodie Male LeadMiniseries

Like Rookie (2001), this drama also features Comedy, Detective Fiction, Detective Male Lead, Investigation, and Mystery themes with a 56% similarity match.

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

Recommendation: MONSTERS similar to Rookie (2001)
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MONSTERS(モンスターズ)

2012Japan
ComedyDetective FictionDetective Male LeadInvestigationMysteryEccentric Male LeadLocked Room MysteryMiniseriesSmart Male Lead

Like Rookie (2001), this drama also features Comedy, Detective Fiction, Detective Male Lead, Investigation, and Mystery themes with a 56% 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: Intelligent Detective similar to Rookie (2001)
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Intelligent Detective(卜案)

2012China
Detective FictionDetective Male LeadInvestigationMysteryHistoricalHistorical FictionTang Dynasty

Like Rookie (2001), this drama also features Detective Fiction, Detective Male Lead, Investigation, and Mystery themes with a 50% similarity match.