Runaway Sweetheart - Asian drama recommendation
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Runaway Sweetheart(落跑甜心)

2013China
Adapted From A MangaComedyCross-DressingFriendshipRomanceSchool SettingSportsYouth

What motivates a young woman to relocate to a different part of the globe? Ni Shu Lei grows up in the United States after losing her parents. Upon seeing track star Shan Han Fei on TV, she immediately falls for him and finds inspiration in his achievements. When Han Fei quits the sport due to an injury, Shu Lei is devastated and decides to track him down to encourage his return. She moves to China, enrolls in Han Fei's all-male college, and becomes his roommate. To attend the school, Shu Lei must disguise herself as a man, leading to daily challenges. As Shu Lei's classmate Chocolate starts to develop feelings for her, he begins to question his own sexual orientation. How long can Shu Lei maintain her risky deception? (Trakt.tv) Based on the manga series "Hanazakari no Kimitachi e" by Nakajo Hisaya.

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Runaway Sweetheart

Recommendation: We Are Young (2014) similar to Runaway Sweetheart
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We Are Young (2014)(青春相贱不恨晚)

2014China
ComedyFriendshipRomanceSchool SettingSportsYouthActionMiniseries

Like Runaway Sweetheart, this drama also features Comedy, Friendship, Romance, School Setting, Sports, and Youth themes with a 60% similarity match.

Recommendation: Ochanigosu similar to Runaway Sweetheart
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Ochanigosu(お茶にごす。)

2021Japan
Adapted From A MangaComedyFriendshipRomanceSchool SettingYouthDelinquent Male LeadHigh SchoolStudent Male Lead

Like Runaway Sweetheart, this drama also features Adapted From A Manga, Comedy, Friendship, Romance, School Setting, and Youth themes with a 55% similarity match.

Masaya Funabashi, a troublemaker in high school often referred to as Devil Ma-kun, opts to change his reputation by becoming a member of the Japanese Tea Ceremony Club. This information is sourced from MyAnimeList and is based on the manga "A Bad Boy Drinks Tea!" by Nishimori Hiroyuki.

Recommendation: Qing Chun Peng You Quan similar to Runaway Sweetheart
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Qing Chun Peng You Quan(青春朋友圈)

2016China
ComedyFriendshipRomanceYouth

Like Runaway Sweetheart, this drama also features Comedy, Friendship, Romance, and Youth themes with a 50% similarity match.

Recommendation: Lost Control (2018) similar to Runaway Sweetheart
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Lost Control (2018)(恋爱脱线时)

2018China
ComedyRomanceSchool SettingYouth

Like Runaway Sweetheart, this drama also features Comedy, Romance, School Setting, and Youth themes with a 50% similarity match.

Recommendation: Maruko similar to Runaway Sweetheart
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Maruko(櫻桃小丸子)

2017Taiwan
Adapted From A MangaComedySchool SettingYouth

Like Runaway Sweetheart, this drama also features Adapted From A Manga, Comedy, School Setting, and Youth themes with a 50% similarity match.

Recommendation: Your Class or Mine similar to Runaway Sweetheart
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Your Class or Mine(尖子攻略)

2008Hong Kong
ComedySchool SettingSportsYouth

Like Runaway Sweetheart, this drama also features Comedy, School Setting, Sports, and Youth themes with a 50% similarity match.

Pang Kam Tsau strikes a deal with A-Goddess Yim Ga Lai to mentor some young athletes from the local soccer team, aiming to help them excel in both academics and sports. However, various challenges arise during their mentorship, such as family issues, romantic entanglements, and obstacles within the soccer team itself.

Recommendation: Koko wa Greenwood similar to Runaway Sweetheart
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Koko wa Greenwood(ここはグリーン・ウッド)

2008Japan
Adapted From A MangaComedyFriendshipRomanceSchool SettingYouthAll-Boys SchoolStudent Female LeadStudent Male LeadStudent Supporting Character

Like Runaway Sweetheart, this drama also features Adapted From A Manga, Comedy, Friendship, Romance, School Setting, and Youth themes with a 50% similarity match.

The plot unfolds at Rokuto Academy, an exclusive school for boys, focusing on Hasukawa Kazuya, a newcomer to the unique Greenwood Dormitory, a converted mental institution. His initial shock arises when he finds out that his roommate is Kisaragi Shun, who seems to be a female student. (Tokyograph)

Recommendation: Okusama wa 18 sai similar to Runaway Sweetheart
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Okusama wa 18 sai(おくさまは18歳)

2011Japan
Adapted From A MangaComedyRomanceSchool SettingYouthLifeMiniseries

Like Runaway Sweetheart, this drama also features Adapted From A Manga, Comedy, Romance, School Setting, and Youth themes with a 50% similarity match.

Based on the manga of the same name by the author Motomura Miyoko, this adaptation stays true to the original source material.

Recommendation: Yowamushi Pedal Season 2 similar to Runaway Sweetheart
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Yowamushi Pedal Season 2(弱虫ペダルSeason2)

2017Japan
Adapted From A MangaComedyFriendshipSportsYouthActionCycling

Like Runaway Sweetheart, this drama also features Adapted From A Manga, Comedy, Friendship, Sports, and Youth themes with a 50% similarity match.

Recommendation: Tomorrow (2002) similar to Runaway Sweetheart
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Tomorrow (2002)(愛情白皮書)

2002Taiwan
Adapted From A MangaFriendshipRomanceSchool SettingYouthDramaHigh School

Like Runaway Sweetheart, this drama also features Adapted From A Manga, Friendship, Romance, School Setting, and Youth themes with a 50% similarity match.

Tomorrow's tale unfolds across a period of 8 years, delving into themes of love and friendship. The protagonist, Yuan Cheng Mei, is a high school athlete who sustains an injury during a practice session. It is during this moment of need that a stranger comes to her rescue, setting the stage for the beginning of this story. (DramaWiki)

Recommendation: Hana Kimi similar to Runaway Sweetheart
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Hana Kimi(花樣少年少女)

2006Taiwan
Adapted From A MangaComedyCross-DressingRomanceSchool SettingSportsYouthAll-Boys SchoolDormitory SettingHigh JumpStudent Female LeadStudent Male LeadStudent Supporting CharacterTeenager Supporting Character

Like Runaway Sweetheart, this drama also features Adapted From A Manga, Comedy, Cross-Dressing, Romance, School Setting, Sports, and Youth themes with a 47% similarity match.

Upon witnessing an impressive high jump competition on television, Lu Rui Xi becomes inspired by a talented jumper named Zuo Yi Quan. As a result, she decides to transfer to his school, an all-boys institution. To do so, Rui Xi disguises herself as a boy. While at the school, she strikes up a friendship with Jin Xiu Yi. During a friendly soccer game, Rui Xi is accidentally injured by Xiu Yi and is carried to the infirmary by Quan. It is then that Quan discovers Rui Xi's true gender, but chooses to keep her secret. Meanwhile, Xiu Yi begins to question his own sexual preferences as he develops feelings for Rui Xi.

Recommendation: To the Beautiful You similar to Runaway Sweetheart
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To the Beautiful You(아름다운 그대에게)

2012South Korea
Adapted From A MangaComedyCross-DressingRomanceSchool SettingSportsYouthDormitory SettingFamous Man Common WomanHigh JumpHigh SchoolStudent Male LeadStudent Supporting CharacterTransfer Student Female Lead

Like Runaway Sweetheart, this drama also features Adapted From A Manga, Comedy, Cross-Dressing, Romance, School Setting, Sports, and Youth themes with a 47% similarity match.

Jae Hui relocates to Korea to assist Tae Jun in reviving his high jump career following his retirement announcement. Although Tae Jun initially keeps his emotions guarded, he gradually starts to connect with Jae Hui. Concurrently, Eun Gyeol grapples with his emotions for Jae Hui, who is disguising herself as a male. The student-athletes develop a strong friendship during their training sessions, prioritizing teamwork over rivalry.

Recommendation: World at Your Feet similar to Runaway Sweetheart
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World at Your Feet(球在你脚下)

2014China
ComedyFriendshipRomanceSportsYouthDramaFamilySoccer

Like Runaway Sweetheart, this drama also features Comedy, Friendship, Romance, Sports, and Youth themes with a 45% similarity match.

A collection of individuals facing challenges come together through their shared passion for soccer. At the heart of the group is Renxin, a solitary widower and ex-coach in search of renewed optimism.

Recommendation: Oops! The Summer similar to Runaway Sweetheart
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Oops! The Summer(哎呦,棒球一夏)

2021China
ComedyRomanceSchool SettingSportsYouthStudent Female LeadStudent Male LeadWeb Series

Like Runaway Sweetheart, this drama also features Comedy, Romance, School Setting, Sports, and Youth themes with a 45% similarity match.

Wu De High School used to be well-known for its successful baseball team. Unfortunately, when their star coach Xu Lei departed two decades ago, the school's reputation and achievements went downhill. The baseball team and its players lost their motivation and the positive traditions of the past began to fade away. The school's principal is determined to locate Coach Xu, who currently resides in a poor neighborhood, in hopes of revitalizing the baseball team and the school as a whole. In order to persuade Xu to return, the principal even fabricates a story about his lost love. Eventually, Xu agrees to come back and rejoin the team. However, it becomes apparent that the situation is more complicated than initially anticipated.

Recommendation: Naze Todoin Seiya 16-sai wa Kanojo Dekinai no Ka? similar to Runaway Sweetheart
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Naze Todoin Seiya 16-sai wa Kanojo Dekinai no Ka?(なぜ東堂院聖也16歳は彼女が出来ないのか?)

2014Japan
Adapted From A MangaComedyRomanceSchool SettingYouthHigh SchoolMiniseriesStudent Male Lead

Like Runaway Sweetheart, this drama also features Adapted From A Manga, Comedy, Romance, School Setting, and Youth themes with a 45% similarity match.

Despite being physically attractive, intelligent, athletic, and coming from a wealthy and politically influential family, Todoin Seiya is puzzled by his inability to secure a girlfriend throughout his 16 years of life. Despite his numerous attempts, every girl he asks out turns him down. Determined to change his relationship status before high school ends, Seiya refuses to be discouraged by rejection. However, the continuous string of rejections takes a toll on him emotionally.

Recommendation: A Little Love Song similar to Runaway Sweetheart
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A Little Love Song(我的盖世英雄)

2019China
FriendshipRomanceSchool SettingSportsYouthNovel AdaptationChildhood Friends RelationshipFriends To Lovers

Like Runaway Sweetheart, this drama also features Friendship, Romance, School Setting, Sports, and Youth themes with a 45% similarity match.

Childhood friends Li Tao and Zhang Sheng form a strong bond through tennis, supporting each other against their families' disapproval. Zhang Sheng backs Li Tao's tennis ambitions, while Li Tao encourages her when she faces a career-threatening injury. Overcoming obstacles, they fall in love. Wei Chang, Zhang Sheng's loyal protector, and Fu Meng Meng, who harbors feelings for him, also pursue their dreams and love fearlessly. Despite facing challenges, these youngsters mature with determination and courage. ~

Recommendation: Our Memories similar to Runaway Sweetheart
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Our Memories(我的少年时代)

2024China
FriendshipRomanceSchool SettingYouthWeb Series

Like Runaway Sweetheart, this drama also features Friendship, Romance, School Setting, and Youth themes with a 44% similarity match.

Childhood friends Wang Huan Yu, Wei Xing, Han Shuai, Guo Ting, and Shi Wen Ke grew up together in a small seaside town on "Universe Street." As they enter their senior year of high school, they face uncertainties about their future. Despite their different academic abilities and personalities, they navigate the challenges of growing up and gradually mature. This year, they experience joy and sorrow through their relationships and encounters with love, while also striving to stay true to their dreams and pursue new goals.

Recommendation: Welcome to My Lab Season 2 similar to Runaway Sweetheart
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Welcome to My Lab Season 2(내일은 실험왕 2)

2016South Korea
FriendshipRomanceSchool SettingYouthAdapted From A Manhwa

Like Runaway Sweetheart, this drama also features Friendship, Romance, School Setting, and Youth themes with a 44% similarity match.

Recommendation: Queen's similar to Runaway Sweetheart
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Queen's(至尊玻璃鞋)

2007Taiwan
ComedyRomanceSchool SettingYouthStudent Male Lead

Like Runaway Sweetheart, this drama also features Comedy, Romance, School Setting, and Youth themes with a 44% similarity match.

Who says a man needs to be muscular? I am determined to become more masculine. My name is Tie Xiong. Who says a woman has to be adorable and soft-spoken? I will do as I please. My name is Lin Fu Nan. Tie Xiong has feelings for a girl named Ke Er, who is passionate about anime and manga cosplay. In an effort to get closer to her, he learned crafts, joined the cosplay club, and dressed up as Saber. However, he did not win her heart. Instead of winning her over with his newfound feminine hobbies and beauty, he became her best friend, earned the nickname "Teddy Bear," and was mistakenly thought to be gay. To make matters worse, he ended up helping her pursue Yong Jun, a basketball player at their school. It was then that he realized he had been approaching her the wrong way. She desired a manly, sweaty-smelling man, not a sweet little teddy bear. Just when he was ready to give up, he discovered hope in a manga titled "The Real Man." A chance meeting with the artist Lin Fu Nan revealed that this rugged author would be his salvation.

Recommendation: Incisive Great Teacher similar to Runaway Sweetheart
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Incisive Great Teacher(犀利仁师)

2014China
ComedyCross-DressingRomanceSchool SettingSportsEnemies To LoversHistoricalLove TriangleMartial Arts

Like Runaway Sweetheart, this drama also features Comedy, Cross-Dressing, Romance, School Setting, and Sports themes with a 42% similarity match.

Liu Ao Tian is on track to start a career as a Wushu (martial arts) teacher, so he is sent to Hong Wen school where he is also tasked with ensuring that the emperor's new decree allowing female students is being followed. However, on his journey, he gets caught up in a marriage competition orchestrated by Lu Yu Fei. This leads to Yu Fei following him all the way to Hong Wen school, where she eventually becomes a teacher as well. As their playful romance starts to develop, a third love interest enters the picture, complicating things for the two of them. To make matters worse, Yu Fei accidentally starts a fire at the school, raising questions about Ao Tian's true intentions. Available in two versions: 44 episodes (TV) || 45 episodes (DVD)

Recommendation: Focus to You similar to Runaway Sweetheart
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Focus to You(너에게로 줌 시즌1)

2021South Korea
ComedyFriendshipRomanceSchool SettingYouthMiniseriesShort Length SeriesUniversityWeb Series

Like Runaway Sweetheart, this drama also features Comedy, Friendship, Romance, School Setting, and Youth themes with a 42% similarity match.

Recommendation: Hearts of Fencing similar to Runaway Sweetheart
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Hearts of Fencing(當四葉草碰上劍尖時)

2003Hong Kong
FriendshipRomanceSchool SettingSportsYouthFencingStudent Female LeadStudent Male LeadUniversity

Like Runaway Sweetheart, this drama also features Friendship, Romance, School Setting, Sports, and Youth themes with a 42% similarity match.

The series revolves around the college experience, relationships, and the unique sport of fencing. It all begins with Cheng Ka Lam and her aunt, Mei, aiming to recruit 5 members for the school magazine's newspaper group. Despite a bet with her aunt, Lam successfully gathers "Man Man", "Ah Ching", her closest companions, along with "Dai Sik Mui" and "13 Mui" to form the team. These 5 girls bond quickly as they collaborate on the school magazine. On the other hand, four boys - Ah Yat, Ah Lok, Don, and Lung - have a rocky start. While Ah Yat and Ah Lok, who are siblings, may have their disagreements, they share a strong brotherly bond. Don and Lung, longtime friends, have a dynamic where Lung follows Don's lead faithfully. The rivalry between these two groups is evident, with their fencing teacher, "Mr. Sword", recognizing the tension and attempting to unite them through various challenges.

Recommendation: Dance Drill similar to Runaway Sweetheart
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Dance Drill(ダンドリ)

2006Japan
FriendshipRomanceSchool SettingSportsYouthCheerleadingHigh SchoolStudent Female LeadTeenager Female Lead

Like Runaway Sweetheart, this drama also features Friendship, Romance, School Setting, Sports, and Youth themes with a 42% similarity match.

The plot of this drama revolves around a cheerleading team from a high school in Kanagawa Prefecture that emerged victorious in the All-US cheerleading competition. The final summer break of high school is a time filled with unforgettable moments and optimism. In July 2006, the summer of a lifetime begins for 18 girls! Initially leading ordinary lives and unsure of their future, the girls feel unremarkable. However, everything changes when they stumble upon cheerleading. Cheerleading becomes the focal point of their lives, overshadowing fashion, academics, and relationships. Witness as they unite towards a common objective and embark on an exhilarating summer journey together! (Fuji TV)

Recommendation: Bukatsu, Suki Janakya Dame Desu Ka? similar to Runaway Sweetheart
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Bukatsu, Suki Janakya Dame Desu Ka?(部活、好きじゃなきゃダメですか?)

2018Japan
Adapted From A MangaComedySchool SettingSportsYouthHigh SchoolMiniseriesStudent Male LeadTeenager Male Lead

Like Runaway Sweetheart, this drama also features Adapted From A Manga, Comedy, School Setting, Sports, and Youth themes with a 42% similarity match.

The comedic tale revolves around a group of high school boys who mistakenly believe that joining club activities will make them popular. Despite lacking genuine interest, they haphazardly decide to join a sports-focused club at their school.

Recommendation: Focus to You 2 similar to Runaway Sweetheart
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Focus to You 2(너에게로 줌 시즌2)

2021South Korea
ComedyFriendshipRomanceSchool SettingYouthMiniseriesShort Length SeriesUniversityWeb Series

Like Runaway Sweetheart, this drama also features Comedy, Friendship, Romance, School Setting, and Youth themes with a 42% similarity match.

Recommendation: Focus to You 3 similar to Runaway Sweetheart
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Focus to You 3(너에게로 줌 시즌3)

2021South Korea
ComedyFriendshipRomanceSchool SettingYouthMiniseriesShort Length SeriesUniversityWeb Series

Like Runaway Sweetheart, this drama also features Comedy, Friendship, Romance, School Setting, and Youth themes with a 42% similarity match.

Recommendation: ImPerfect Game similar to Runaway Sweetheart
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ImPerfect Game(임퍼펙트 게임)

2025South Korea
ComedyFriendshipSchool SettingSportsYouthBaseballBaseball Player Male LeadDramaWeb Movie

Like Runaway Sweetheart, this drama also features Comedy, Friendship, School Setting, Sports, and Youth themes with a 42% similarity match.

Once aspiring to clinch the Bonghwang Cup at the national high school baseball championship, the Woojoo High baseball team now confronts a survival crisis as its players disperse following an unfortunate event... A new transfer student steps in to unite the team once more, aiming to revive Woojoo High's past splendor... What lies ahead for the fate of the Woojoo High baseball team...?

Recommendation: ABCD Is Love Do-Bo-Do similar to Runaway Sweetheart
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ABCD Is Love Do-Bo-Do(外星小子哆布哆)

2013China
ComedyFriendshipSchool SettingYouthAlienSci-Fi

Like Runaway Sweetheart, this drama also features Comedy, Friendship, School Setting, and Youth themes with a 40% similarity match.

Dobudo, a trainee crew member from an alien spaceship, accidentally crashed onto Earth as a result of a spacecraft operation error. The passengers were scattered around the crash site, and the injured captain was rushed to the hospital in an ambulance. In an effort to rectify the mistake, Dobudo took on the task of repairing the spaceship, locating the passengers, and ensuring the captain's rescue. This information was reported by CCTV. Shanghai Haha Children's Channel aired 100 episodes of the incident, while CCTV broadcasted 99 episodes.

Recommendation: Qi Huan Mao Xian Wang similar to Runaway Sweetheart
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Qi Huan Mao Xian Wang(奇幻冒险王)

2014China
Adapted From A MangaComedyRomanceYouthAdventureFantasy

Like Runaway Sweetheart, this drama also features Adapted From A Manga, Comedy, Romance, and Youth themes with a 40% similarity match.

Based on the manga "City Hunter" by the author Hojo Tsukasa.

Recommendation: Youth Fight similar to Runaway Sweetheart
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Youth Fight(青春斗)

2019China
ComedyFriendshipRomanceYouthFemale Centered PlotLife

Like Runaway Sweetheart, this drama also features Comedy, Friendship, Romance, and Youth themes with a 40% similarity match.

Xiang Zhen, Qian Bei Bei, Jin Xiao Ni, Ding Lan, and Yu Hui are five young women who meet at university and gradually discover the challenges of life, including struggles with finding employment and love. Xiang Zhen's partner goes missing, Qian Bei Bei's boyfriend confines her, Jin Xiao Ni's boyfriend is revealed to be unfaithful, Ding Lan's parents disapprove of her partner, and Yu Hui faces financial ruin after her business fails. Each of them grapples with various difficulties in both their professional and romantic lives.

Recommendation: Youth Blood Type Observation Diary similar to Runaway Sweetheart
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Youth Blood Type Observation Diary(青春血型观察日记)

2020China
ComedyFriendshipSchool SettingYouthShort Length SeriesWeb Series

Like Runaway Sweetheart, this drama also features Comedy, Friendship, School Setting, and Youth themes with a 40% similarity match.

Recommendation: Love to Our Youth: Student Card in the Trap similar to Runaway Sweetheart
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Love to Our Youth: Student Card in the Trap(青春自拍團 - 同學,我不是故意拿你的學生證啊)

2016Taiwan
FriendshipRomanceSchool SettingYouthMiniseriesShort Length Series

Like Runaway Sweetheart, this drama also features Friendship, Romance, School Setting, and Youth themes with a 40% similarity match.

Recommendation: Come On Brothers similar to Runaway Sweetheart
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Come On Brothers(加油吧,兄弟)

2023China
ComedyRomanceSchool SettingYouthChasing A DreamWeb Series

Like Runaway Sweetheart, this drama also features Comedy, Romance, School Setting, and Youth themes with a 40% similarity match.

The show follows a group of youthful individuals with varying aspirations as they embark on their journey through art schools. Each student at the drama academy starts with their own unique pride and abilities, striving to go from being a mere "passer-by" to a renowned "big star". Throughout their journey, they support each other through challenges and witness the breakdown of friendships. Despite this, they ultimately discover a deep bond with each other, choosing to form a brotherhood. Along the way, they experience laughter and tears, culminating in the discovery of true happiness. The show will premiere on PP TV Platform on 28.06.2023 and on LeTV on 04.07.2023.

Recommendation: The Comic Bang similar to Runaway Sweetheart
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The Comic Bang(开画!少女漫)

2025China
Adapted From A MangaComedyFriendshipRomanceSchool SettingYouthComic IndustryDrawingFemale Chases Male FirstManga Artist Male LeadMultiple CouplesStudent Female LeadStudent Male Lead

Like Runaway Sweetheart, this drama also features Adapted From A Manga, Comedy, Friendship, Romance, School Setting, and Youth themes with a 40% similarity match.

Sophomore student Lu Ye Qi from the mathematics department is known for his low-key nature and exceptional studying skills. What others don't know is that he is actually a professional artist for shoujo manhua. Despite being a science student, Lu Ye Qi lacks knowledge in shoujo manga. Originally aspiring to become a shonen manhua artist, he found himself on the path of shoujo manhua by mistake. Driven by his passion for manhua, he is determined to pursue his dream. Zuo Qian Dai, a girl who had a crush on him, accidentally joins his comic team after an unsuccessful confession. Getting to know Qian Dai provides him with new inspiration for creating manhua. As they spend more time together, he discovers a newfound passion for creation. The manhua team grows and faces new opportunities and challenges. Despite encountering unknown difficulties, the team members experience confusion, doubts, and quarrels but ultimately unite to become a tightly-knit manhua team. They trust and support each other, sharing stories of youth, friendship, and dreams in their small studio every day.

Recommendation: The Dramatic similar to Runaway Sweetheart
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The Dramatic(더 드라마틱)

2013South Korea
FriendshipRomanceSchool SettingYouthAnthologyMiniseries

Like Runaway Sweetheart, this drama also features Friendship, Romance, School Setting, and Youth themes with a 40% similarity match.

Seven brief narratives featuring various idol groups. MBLAQ - Love School Rainbow - Love Capsule Girl's Day - A Midsummer Night's Chilling Romance 2AM - Flower Boy Corporation

Recommendation: Team Astro similar to Runaway Sweetheart
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Team Astro(アストロ球団)

2005Japan
Adapted From A MangaComedySportsYouthBaseballFamily

Like Runaway Sweetheart, this drama also features Adapted From A Manga, Comedy, Sports, and Youth themes with a 40% similarity match.

During World War II in the Philippines, a young boy named J. Shuro crosses paths with the renowned pitcher Eiji Sawamura. Sawamura reveals his aspirations of uniting the nine Astro Superhumans - individuals born nine minutes and nine seconds past nine on September 9th of the 29th year of Showa (1954), each bearing baseball-shaped birthmarks - to create a powerhouse baseball team capable of defeating the Yomiuri Giants and any U.S. Major League team. Following Sawamura's death in the war, Shuro takes it upon himself to realize his hero's vision by embarking on a quest to locate the nine talented ballplayers. However, the team that eventually comes together does not engage in ordinary games. These exceptional players showcase remarkable performances on the field, with some showing a relentless determination to leave everything - even their lives - on the baseball diamond.

Recommendation: Koi Suru Nichiyobi: Series 3 similar to Runaway Sweetheart
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Koi Suru Nichiyobi: Series 3(恋する日曜日)

2007Japan
ComedyRomanceSchool SettingYouthAdapted From A SongAnthology

Like Runaway Sweetheart, this drama also features Comedy, Romance, School Setting, and Youth themes with a 40% similarity match.

A series of romantic tales, each drawing inspiration from a theme song featured in classic '70s and '80s anime like "Touch", "Maison Ikkoku", "Urusei Yatsura", and "Fist of the North Star". These songs serve as the opening themes or insert songs in every episode.

Recommendation: Are You Ready? Hey You Girl! similar to Runaway Sweetheart
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Are You Ready? Hey You Girl!(覚悟はいいかそこの女子)

2018Japan
Adapted From A MangaComedyFriendshipRomanceSchool SettingYouthBromanceFamous Male LeadHigh SchoolNice Male LeadStudent Male LeadStudent Supporting CharacterTeenager Supporting Character

Like Runaway Sweetheart, this drama also features Adapted From A Manga, Comedy, Friendship, Romance, School Setting, and Youth themes with a 40% similarity match.

Furuya Towa is a good-looking young man who has always attracted female admirers but has never been in a relationship and remains inexperienced. Determined to find a girlfriend, he sets his sights on the stylish and attractive freshman Misono Miwa. Despite her initial rejection when he asks her out, Towa finds himself falling more and more in love with her as he spends time thinking about her. (ANN)

Recommendation: Shinya no Damekoi Zukan similar to Runaway Sweetheart
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Shinya no Damekoi Zukan(深夜のダメ恋図鑑)

2018Japan
Adapted From A MangaComedyFriendshipRomanceMiniseriesSismance

Like Runaway Sweetheart, this drama also features Adapted From A Manga, Comedy, Friendship, and Romance themes with a 40% similarity match.

Madoka Koga, who continues to display her tough demeanor from her rebellious past but has yet to experience intimacy; Chiyo Fukuma, a woman who reveres shoujo manga as guides for love; and Sawako Chidori, a woman who consistently finds herself drawn to inadequate men. The narrative focuses on these three women who cross paths during late-night revelry, sharing anecdotes of disappointing encounters with men.

Recommendation: Oshaie Sommelier Oshako! Season 2 similar to Runaway Sweetheart
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Oshaie Sommelier Oshako! Season 2(おしゃ家ソムリエおしゃ子!2)

2021Japan
Adapted From A MangaComedyFriendshipRomanceFashion IndustryFemale Centered Plot

Like Runaway Sweetheart, this drama also features Adapted From A Manga, Comedy, Friendship, and Romance themes with a 40% similarity match.

Based on the online comic "Oshaie Sommelier Oshako!" ( ) created by Kappy.

Recommendation: Sundome (2023) similar to Runaway Sweetheart
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Sundome (2023)(すんドめ)

2023Japan
Adapted From A MangaComedyRomanceYouthMiniseriesWeb Series

Like Runaway Sweetheart, this drama also features Adapted From A Manga, Comedy, Romance, and Youth themes with a 40% similarity match.

Upon the arrival of Kurumi Hayaka, a stunning new student, into Hideo Aiba's high school class, the leader of the photography club becomes enamored with her. Despite his initial feelings, Aiba quickly realizes he is dealing with Kurumi's mischievous demeanor. How will their complex and unconventional relationship unfold?

Recommendation: Nonstop Season 5 similar to Runaway Sweetheart
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Nonstop Season 5(논스톱 5)

2004South Korea
ComedyFriendshipRomanceYouthDramaSitcom

Like Runaway Sweetheart, this drama also features Comedy, Friendship, Romance, and Youth themes with a 40% similarity match.

This marks yet another season of the Nonstop sitcom, which portrays the daily experiences of students residing in a dormitory.

Recommendation: Feel It, Genie similar to Runaway Sweetheart
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Feel It, Genie(느껴,지니)

2018South Korea
ComedyFriendshipSchool SettingYouthMiniseriesShort Length Series

Like Runaway Sweetheart, this drama also features Comedy, Friendship, School Setting, and Youth themes with a 40% similarity match.

"Feel It, Genie" revolves around the humorous everyday experiences of Seung Heon Sseu and his companions as they interact with Giga Genie, who conceals his true identity.

Recommendation: Dansui! similar to Runaway Sweetheart
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Dansui!(男水!)

2017Japan
Adapted From A MangaComedyFriendshipSchool SettingSportsYouthBromanceChildhood Friends RelationshipCompetitionHigh SchoolMiniseriesRivalrySwimming

Like Runaway Sweetheart, this drama also features Adapted From A Manga, Comedy, Friendship, School Setting, Sports, and Youth themes with a 40% similarity match.

At the moment, the male swimming club at Higashigaoka High School consists of just three second-year students - captain Sakaki Shuhei, along with Shinozuka Daiki and Koganei Haruyoshi. As they enter the new school year, they are hoping to recruit more members to join their club.

Recommendation: Ice and Sword similar to Runaway Sweetheart
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Ice and Sword(冰剑)

2009China
FriendshipRomanceSchool SettingSportsYouthFencingLove SquareStudent Male LeadUniversityYoung Adult Male Lead

Like Runaway Sweetheart, this drama also features Friendship, Romance, School Setting, Sports, and Youth themes with a 38% similarity match.

Three students from Qinghua University who have a passion for fencing develop romantic feelings for their professor's daughter.

Recommendation: Boy Hood similar to Runaway Sweetheart
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Boy Hood(我们的少年时代)

2017China
ComedyFriendshipSchool SettingSportsYouthBaseballBromanceCompetitionSlight RomanceStudent Male Lead

Like Runaway Sweetheart, this drama also features Comedy, Friendship, School Setting, Sports, and Youth themes with a 38% similarity match.

In a match between Ying Hua and Ya Lin, Ying Hua is feeling discouraged after a series of losses. Despite new student Ban Xiao Song's efforts to score a point, they end up losing to Wu Tong from the opposing team. Ban Xiao Song is determined to unite the team and prevent them from disbanding. Wu Tong later transfers to their school, presenting a challenge for the boys to overcome their differences and work together as a strong team. They also manage to bring Yin Ke, who previously had no interest in baseball, into their group. (CdramaBase.com) Available in two versions: 39 episodes (TV) || 40 episodes (DVD)

Recommendation: Debusen similar to Runaway Sweetheart
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Debusen(でぶせん)

2016Japan
Adapted From A MangaComedyCross-DressingSchool SettingYouthHigh SchoolMiniseriesStudent Supporting CharacterTeacher Male LeadTeenager Supporting Character

Like Runaway Sweetheart, this drama also features Adapted From A Manga, Comedy, Cross-Dressing, School Setting, and Youth themes with a 38% similarity match.

Fukushima Mitsuru, a financially struggling individual, discovers the body of Fukushima Mitsuko, a deceased female teacher who bears a striking resemblance to him, while contemplating suicide in the Jukai forest near Mt. Fuji. Mitsuko appears to have been affluent based on her belongings left behind. Mitsuru decides to start a new life by impersonating Mitsuko, even though he faces challenges at his new job as a high school teacher surrounded by unruly students. Despite his initial intentions to escape, Mitsuru inadvertently ends up helping to reform the students due to a misunderstanding. Another issue arises for Mitsuru as he continues his masquerade as a female teacher, as the risk of being exposed as a cross-dressing male looms over him. Despite his moral struggles, Mitsuru grapples with his own desires and fantasies on a daily basis. This story is adapted from the novel series "Debusen" by Ando Yuma and illustrated by Asaki Masashi.

Recommendation: Nonstop Season 2 similar to Runaway Sweetheart
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Nonstop Season 2(뉴논스톱)

2000South Korea
ComedyFriendshipRomanceSchool SettingYouthDramaFamily RelationshipSitcomStudent Supporting CharacterUniversity

Like Runaway Sweetheart, this drama also features Comedy, Friendship, Romance, School Setting, and Youth themes with a 38% similarity match.

Nonstop, a South Korean sitcom, premiered its initial season on MBC in 2000, followed by five more seasons. The show gained popularity for featuring a talented cast of young celebrities, some of whom rose to fame after debuting on the show. Each season of Nonstop showcases the comical daily escapades of a group of college students, along with their friends and family members.

Recommendation: Short Paper Season 2 similar to Runaway Sweetheart
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Short Paper Season 2(짧은대본 시즌2)

2018South Korea
ComedyFriendshipRomanceSchool SettingYouthLifeMiniseriesShort Length SeriesUniversityWeb Series

Like Runaway Sweetheart, this drama also features Comedy, Friendship, Romance, School Setting, and Youth themes with a 38% similarity match.

The narrative centers around Shi Young and her long-term partner, Byoung Woon

Recommendation: Sharp Season 2 similar to Runaway Sweetheart
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Sharp Season 2(반올림 2)

2005South Korea
ComedyFriendshipRomanceSchool SettingYouthHigh SchoolLifeRivalryStudent Female LeadTeenager Female Lead

Like Runaway Sweetheart, this drama also features Comedy, Friendship, Romance, School Setting, and Youth themes with a 38% similarity match.

The story revolves around a high school girl and her experiences. She attends classes, socializes with her peers, forges new friendships, and navigates lessons on trust and competition. Along the way, she uncovers unique passions, particularly a fondness for musicians and performers, while also appreciating the common interests she shares with her family and friends.