Ryusei no Kizuna - Asian drama recommendation
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Ryusei no Kizuna(流星の絆)

2008Japan
Novel AdaptationBrother-Sister RelationshipBrothers' RelationshipComedyDeath Of A FatherDeath Of A MotherDetective Supporting CharacterMiniseriesMurderMysterySlight RomanceSuspenseThriller

As we grow older, we will seek revenge together." Koichi, Taisuke, and Shizuna are siblings who tragically lost their parents in a brutal murder during their elementary school years. Determined to avenge their deaths, the siblings come up with a plan that reveals new information fourteen years later. A shocking discovery leads to an emotional conclusion. What will happen to the siblings who have relied solely on their bond throughout their lives? (TBS)

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Recommendation: Time Spiral similar to Ryusei no Kizuna
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Time Spiral(タイムスパイラル)

2014Japan
Novel AdaptationBrother-Sister RelationshipMiniseriesMysterySlight RomanceSuspenseThrillerDramaFriendshipInvestigationSci-FiTime Travel

Like Ryusei no Kizuna, this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Brother-Sister Relationship, Miniseries, Mystery, Slight Romance, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 39% similarity match.

As a young girl, Natsuki Aizawa experienced a traumatic kidnapping incident that deeply affected her. Throughout her upbringing, she leaned on her close friend Kentaro Yuki for support. Currently, she is pursuing a degree in physics at a college. Unexpectedly, she crosses paths with the newly hired professor Shuya Tatsumi, leading to a series of mysterious occurrences in her life. It is revealed that Shuya is a time traveler who moves between different points in time.

Recommendation: Gyouretsu 48 Jikan similar to Ryusei no Kizuna
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Gyouretsu 48 Jikan(行列48時間)

2009Japan
Novel AdaptationComedyMiniseriesSuspenseThriller

Like Ryusei no Kizuna, this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Comedy, Miniseries, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 38% similarity match.

Based on Fujita Yoshinaga's book "March of Happiness, March of Sadness."

Recommendation: Shotai similar to Ryusei no Kizuna
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Shotai(正体)

2022Japan
Novel AdaptationMiniseriesMurderMysterySuspenseThrillerDeathInvestigationPrisoner Male Lead

Like Ryusei no Kizuna, this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Miniseries, Murder, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 38% similarity match.

Kaburagi Keiichi was taken into custody on suspicion of murder and given the death penalty. He managed to escape from prison during transport, but instead of fleeing, he helped the individuals he encountered in his hiding spot. As these individuals discovered Kaburagi's identity as a death row escapee, they questioned whether he was truly a killer.

Recommendation: Mottomo Tooi Ginga SP similar to Ryusei no Kizuna
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Mottomo Tooi Ginga SP(最も遠い銀河)

2013Japan
Novel AdaptationMiniseriesMurderMysterySuspenseThrillerDeathDramaInvestigation

Like Ryusei no Kizuna, this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Miniseries, Murder, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 38% similarity match.

Detective Seiichiro Watari from the Otaru Police Precinct in Hokkaido is retiring soon with unresolved business from seven years ago. The unidentified skeleton of a woman was discovered in the sea of Otaru, halting the investigation. Watari is determined to identify her before leaving the precinct. Three years after retirement, he stumbles upon a clue that could solve the case, despite his limited life expectancy. With the help of detective Kaoru Saotome, he begins reinvestigating, much to the dismay of his wife Suzuko. They travel to Tokyo to meet a jewelry designer who provided a clue, but she has mysteriously disappeared. Watari's obsession with the case stems from the tragic drowning of his daughter Kozue 20 years ago. As he delves deeper, he encounters architect Haruyuki Kiryu, whose connection to the case remains unclear. Kiryu is determined to succeed in his company, even as he becomes involved with Akane Seike, the president's daughter who bears a striking resemblance to his deceased girlfriend. Their entangled fates lead to a dangerous pursuit of ambition and truth.

Recommendation: Onna no Naka ni Iru Tanin similar to Ryusei no Kizuna
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Onna no Naka ni Iru Tanin(女の中にいる他人)

2017Japan
Novel AdaptationMiniseriesMurderMysterySuspenseThrillerDeathFamilyInvestigation

Like Ryusei no Kizuna, this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Miniseries, Murder, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 38% similarity match.

Tanuma Yuriko is a homemaker residing with her spouse Kazuo, their two kids, and mother-in-law Hatsue. When Saori, the spouse of Kazuo's friend Kusumoto Masafumi, is found murdered, Kazuo admits to having an affair with her. Yuriko suspects him of being responsible for Saori's death. Despite Kazuo's attempt to turn himself in to the authorities, Yuriko stops him, choosing to conceal his crime to maintain their family's tranquility. As Yuriko grapples with the situation, a newfound determination to protect her family emerges within her.

Recommendation: The Killer's Shopping List similar to Ryusei no Kizuna
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The Killer's Shopping List(살인자의 쇼핑목록)

2022South Korea
Novel AdaptationComedyMiniseriesMurderMysterySuspenseThrillerDeathInvestigationInvestigator Female LeadPolice Officer Female LeadSmart Male LeadViolence Against Children

Like Ryusei no Kizuna, this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Comedy, Miniseries, Murder, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 37% similarity match.

Despite his impressive memory, Ahn Dae Sung has not been successful in passing the civil service exam for three consecutive years. However, with the unwavering support from his mother, Myung Sook, and girlfriend, Ah Hee, he remains determined to succeed. One day, while working at his mother's convenience store, Dae Sung's life takes a drastic turn when a murder occurs nearby. Ah Hee, who is a police officer, decides to investigate the case independently and uncovers a receipt from Myung Sook's store at the crime scene, implicating them in the investigation. Without any solid leads, the trio is committed to solving the case. But how will they be able to catch the killer when even the professionals are at a loss?

Recommendation: Keiji Yoshinaga Seiichi: Namida no Jikenbo similar to Ryusei no Kizuna
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Keiji Yoshinaga Seiichi: Namida no Jikenbo(刑事吉永誠一 涙の事件簿)

2013Japan
Novel AdaptationMiniseriesMysterySuspenseThrillerInvestigation

Like Ryusei no Kizuna, this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Miniseries, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 36% similarity match.

Yoshinaga Seiichi works as a detective at the Kanagawa-ken Police Department, where his dedication to his work extends beyond solving crime cases to assisting those in need. Joining him as his new colleague is Kagami Shinichi, and their first assignment together involves investigating the discovery of a deceased woman in a basement carpark.

Recommendation: Dai Byoin Senkyo Mae the Night Before similar to Ryusei no Kizuna
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Dai Byoin Senkyo Mae the Night Before(大病院占拠前 the night before)

2023Japan
Detective Supporting CharacterMiniseriesMysterySuspenseThrillerInvestigation

Like Ryusei no Kizuna, this drama also features Detective Supporting Character, Miniseries, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 36% similarity match.

Six months prior to the occupation incident, Koichi is on a mission to uncover the hidden truths of Kaiseido Hospital. In the midst of their investigation, Koichi and Sagami break into Tajima Design Office, the architectural firm behind the hospital's design. Their goal is to retrieve blueprint data, but their plans are disrupted when three employees and a security guard unexpectedly appear. It appears that the police had been informed about the break-in and summoned the employees to provide information. However, as everyone boards the elevator, it suddenly stops and a mysterious gas is released, causing them to lose consciousness. Upon regaining consciousness, they are informed via a mysterious voice that the employees have been fitted with a deadly device around their necks and injected with poison. The voice then issues a chilling ultimatum: in order to escape the elevator alive, they must uncover the identity of the killer among them.

Recommendation: Mofuku no Rendezvous similar to Ryusei no Kizuna
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Mofuku no Rendezvous(喪服のランデヴー)

2000Japan
Novel AdaptationMiniseriesMysterySuspenseThrillerInvestigation

Like Ryusei no Kizuna, this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Miniseries, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 36% similarity match.

Derived from the book "Rendezvous in Black" written by Cornell Woolrich.

Recommendation: Koroshita Otto ga Kaette Kimashita similar to Ryusei no Kizuna
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Koroshita Otto ga Kaette Kimashita(殺した夫が帰ってきました)

2025Japan
Novel AdaptationMiniseriesMysterySuspenseThrillerInvestigation

Like Ryusei no Kizuna, this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Miniseries, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 36% similarity match.

Suzukura Mana is an aspiring fashion designer working at an apparel company. She has diligently served as an assistant and is on the verge of realizing her dream of debuting as a designer. However, Mana harbors a dark secret that she cannot share with anyone: she killed her husband, who subjected her to daily abuse, to secure the tranquil life she currently enjoys. Suddenly, her supposedly dead husband reappears before her, devoid of any memory of the past, and they find themselves living together. As Mana spends time with her "deceased husband," she discovers a gentler side of him that she had never experienced before. Yet, a startling revelation soon comes to light.

Recommendation: Qros no Onna similar to Ryusei no Kizuna
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Qros no Onna(Qrosの女)

2024Japan
Novel AdaptationComedyMiniseriesMysterySuspenseThrillerEntertainment IndustryInvestigationReporter Male LeadSupportive Sibling

Like Ryusei no Kizuna, this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Comedy, Miniseries, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 35% similarity match.

Kuriyama Koji works as an entertainment journalist for the publication Weekly Kindai, consistently uncovering exclusive stories. He believes he is revealing hidden truths about celebrities that the public craves. Despite the increase in sales for Weekly Kindai thanks to his scoops, Koji views the public's consumption of gossip stories with skepticism. One day, he encounters a mysterious woman featured in an advertisement for the fashion brand Qros, leading to an unexpected turn of events.

Recommendation: TRICK Season 3 similar to Ryusei no Kizuna
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TRICK Season 3(木曜ドラマ TRICK)

2003Japan
ComedyDetective Supporting CharacterMiniseriesMysterySuspenseThrillerEccentric Male LeadInvestigationMagician Female LeadSmart Female Lead

Like Ryusei no Kizuna, this drama also features Comedy, Detective Supporting Character, Miniseries, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 35% similarity match.

The return of an unusual pair consisting of an attractive female magician and a quirky physicist is here! The setting is a secluded mountain village steeped in tradition. Throughout each episode, the female magician and physicist encounter a range of supernatural occurrences that exceed their wildest expectations. Like in the prior season, the duo will work together to uncover the mysteries behind these paranormal events and attempt to logically explain the cunning tricks at play, if there are any. (TV Asahi)

Recommendation: Kyokugen Suiri Coliseum similar to Ryusei no Kizuna
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Kyokugen Suiri Coliseum(極限推理コロシアム)

2004Japan
Novel AdaptationMiniseriesMurderMysterySuspenseThrillerDeathDeath GameGameInvestigation

Like Ryusei no Kizuna, this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Miniseries, Murder, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 35% similarity match.

Upon awakening in a mysterious building, seven individuals are informed via computer that a murderer is among them. They must determine the killer's identity to avoid being the next victim. Meanwhile, another group of seven is locked away in a separate location with a hidden killer of their own. The computer sets the rules for the game: correctly guess the killers in both groups to win 10 million yen and freedom. However, guessing incorrectly results in execution, being murdered before guessing leads to failure, and unforeseen events can halt the game. If the other group identifies the killers first, everyone will be killed. Can they uncover the killer in time and trust the information provided by the other group? Survival hinges on their ability to work together and solve the deadly mystery.

Recommendation: The Uzukawa Village Incident similar to Ryusei no Kizuna
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The Uzukawa Village Incident(鵜頭川村事件)

2022Japan
Novel AdaptationMiniseriesMurderMysterySuspenseThrillerDisasterDoctor Male LeadInvestigationVillage Setting

Like Ryusei no Kizuna, this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Miniseries, Murder, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 35% similarity match.

The doctor Iwamori Akira's wife Hitomi has disappeared, prompting him to travel to her hometown of Uzukawa Village with their daughter Aiko in search of her. As they stay in the village, a heavy rainstorm isolates the area and a young individual is murdered. Tensions rise within the village as a power struggle within a prominent family and the growing divide between the youth and adults come to a head. The village faces a looming crisis as distrust and unease spread. Can Iwamori reconcile with his family and confront his own past amidst the escalating turmoil? (Wowow/Jdramaswordpress)

Recommendation: Dareka ga Kono Machi de similar to Ryusei no Kizuna
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Dareka ga Kono Machi de(誰かがこの町で)

2024Japan
Novel AdaptationMiniseriesMurderMysterySuspenseThrillerDeathDeath Of A DaughterInvestigationKidnappingVillage Setting

Like Ryusei no Kizuna, this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Miniseries, Murder, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 33% similarity match.

Masaki Yuichi is employed as a detective at a legal office. Previously, he served as a personal assistant to a government official, but he struggled with his participation in an illicit fund and coped with the tragic loss of his daughter. His daughter's passing inflicted a profound emotional wound and remorse upon him, which he has yet to overcome. One day, a young woman named Mochizuki Maki seeks assistance from the law firm to locate her relatives. Maki was separated from her parents as a baby and was raised in an orphanage. Together, Yuichi and Maki travel to the town where she lived with her family in the past. They discover that the town had a history of a boy being abducted and killed. Could this incident be connected to the disappearance of Maki Mochizuki's family?

Recommendation: Kasouken no Onna Season 3 similar to Ryusei no Kizuna
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Kasouken no Onna Season 3(科捜研の女 3)

2001Japan
Detective Supporting CharacterMiniseriesMurderMysterySuspenseThrillerDeathForensic Medical Examiner Female LeadForensic ScienceInvestigationMedical

Like Ryusei no Kizuna, this drama also features Detective Supporting Character, Miniseries, Murder, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 33% similarity match.

With the rise of advanced criminals and intricate crimes, law enforcement is required to utilize faster and more advanced methods to analyze evidence and identify potential suspects. This is where forensic laboratories play a crucial role. Mariko Sakaki, a skilled forensic scientist, faces challenges in overcoming stereotypes and negative remarks from experienced detectives.

Recommendation: Yokoyama Hideo Suspense Season 2 similar to Ryusei no Kizuna
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Yokoyama Hideo Suspense Season 2(横山秀夫サスペンス 第2弾)

2011Japan
Novel AdaptationMiniseriesMysterySuspenseThrillerAnthologyInvestigation

Like Ryusei no Kizuna, this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Miniseries, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 33% similarity match.

The television series consists of four episodes, each adapted from short stories written by mystery author Yokoyama Hideo. Every episode features a unique murder mystery plot. The episodes are titled as follows: Episode 1 - Overdo / Fukaoi, Episode 2 - Takeover / Hikitsugi, Episode 3 - Lockout / Shimedashi, and Episode 4 - Revenge / Shikaeshi.

Recommendation: Kasouken no Onna Season 5 similar to Ryusei no Kizuna
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Kasouken no Onna Season 5(新・科捜研の女)

2004Japan
Detective Supporting CharacterMiniseriesMurderMysterySuspenseThrillerDeathForensic Medical Examiner Female LeadForensic ScienceInvestigationMedical

Like Ryusei no Kizuna, this drama also features Detective Supporting Character, Miniseries, Murder, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 33% similarity match.

With the increasing sophistication of criminals and complexity of crimes, law enforcement is required to utilize faster and more advanced scientific methods to analyze evidence and identify suspects. Forensics laboratories play a crucial role in this process. Sakaki Mariko, a skilled forensics scientist, faces challenges such as stereotypes and negative remarks from experienced detectives.

Recommendation: Keishichou Kanshiki Han 2004: Investigation similar to Ryusei no Kizuna
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Keishichou Kanshiki Han 2004: Investigation(警視庁鑑識班2004 INVESTIGATION)

2004Japan
Detective Supporting CharacterMiniseriesMurderMysterySuspenseThrillerDeathDramaForensic Medical Examiner Male LeadForensic ScienceInvestigation

Like Ryusei no Kizuna, this drama also features Detective Supporting Character, Miniseries, Murder, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 33% similarity match.

Recommendation: Kasouken no Onna Season 6 similar to Ryusei no Kizuna
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Kasouken no Onna Season 6(新・科捜研の女)

2005Japan
Detective Supporting CharacterMiniseriesMurderMysterySuspenseThrillerDeathForensic Medical Examiner Female LeadForensic ScienceInvestigationMedical

Like Ryusei no Kizuna, this drama also features Detective Supporting Character, Miniseries, Murder, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 33% similarity match.

With the rise of advanced criminals and intricate crimes, law enforcement is required to utilize faster and more advanced methods for analyzing evidence and identifying suspects. This is where forensic laboratories play a crucial role. Sasaki Mariko, a skilled forensic scientist, faces challenges including stereotypes and negative remarks from experienced detectives.

Recommendation: Kasouken no Onna Season 7 similar to Ryusei no Kizuna
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Kasouken no Onna Season 7(新・科捜研の女)

2006Japan
Detective Supporting CharacterMiniseriesMurderMysterySuspenseThrillerDeathForensic Medical Examiner Female LeadForensic ScienceInvestigationMedical

Like Ryusei no Kizuna, this drama also features Detective Supporting Character, Miniseries, Murder, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 33% similarity match.

With the rise of advanced criminals and intricate crimes, law enforcement is increasingly relying on faster and more scientific methods to analyze evidence and identify suspects. Forensic laboratories play a crucial role in this process. Mariko Sakaki, a skilled forensic scientist, faces challenges such as stereotypes and negative remarks from experienced detectives. (KIKU-TV)

Recommendation: Kasouken no Onna Season 8 similar to Ryusei no Kizuna
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Kasouken no Onna Season 8(新・科捜研の女 8)

2008Japan
Detective Supporting CharacterMiniseriesMurderMysterySuspenseThrillerDeathForensic Medical Examiner Female LeadForensic ScienceInvestigationMedical

Like Ryusei no Kizuna, this drama also features Detective Supporting Character, Miniseries, Murder, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 33% similarity match.

With the rise of advanced criminals and intricate crimes, law enforcement is required to utilize faster and more advanced methods for analyzing evidence and identifying suspects. This is where forensic laboratories play a crucial role. Sasaki Mariko, a skilled forensic scientist, faces challenges such as stereotypes and negative remarks from experienced detectives.

Recommendation: Kasouken no Onna Season 9 similar to Ryusei no Kizuna
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Kasouken no Onna Season 9(科捜研の女9)

2009Japan
Detective Supporting CharacterMiniseriesMurderMysterySuspenseThrillerDeathForensic Medical Examiner Female LeadForensic ScienceInvestigationMedical

Like Ryusei no Kizuna, this drama also features Detective Supporting Character, Miniseries, Murder, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 33% similarity match.

With the increase in criminals' sophistication and the complexity of crimes, law enforcement is relying on faster and more advanced methods to analyze evidence and identify suspects. Forensics laboratories play a crucial role in this process. Sakaki Mariko, a skilled forensic scientist, faces challenges such as stereotypes and negative remarks from experienced detectives. (KIKU-TV)

Recommendation: Kasouken no Onna Season 10 similar to Ryusei no Kizuna
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Kasouken no Onna Season 10(科捜研の女)

2010Japan
Detective Supporting CharacterMiniseriesMurderMysterySuspenseThrillerDeathForensic Medical Examiner Female LeadForensic ScienceInvestigationMedical

Like Ryusei no Kizuna, this drama also features Detective Supporting Character, Miniseries, Murder, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 33% similarity match.

With the rise of advanced criminals and intricate crimes, law enforcement is required to utilize faster and more scientific methods to analyze evidence and identify potential suspects. Forensic laboratories play a crucial role in this process. One such talented forensic scientist is Sakaki Mariko, who faces challenges such as stereotypes and negative remarks from experienced detectives.

Recommendation: Zouka no Mitsu similar to Ryusei no Kizuna
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Zouka no Mitsu(造花の蜜)

2011Japan
Detective Supporting CharacterMiniseriesMysterySuspenseThrillerDramaInvestigation

Like Ryusei no Kizuna, this drama also features Detective Supporting Character, Miniseries, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 33% similarity match.

The story begins with the abduction of a young child, which appears to be a kidnapping for ransom. However, the kidnapper surprises everyone by not demanding a specific amount of money, instead leaving it up to the victim to decide. This puts the police in a difficult position as they try to figure out the kidnapper's motives. Adding to the challenge, the ransom exchange is set to take place in a public location during the daytime, adding insult to injury for the authorities. As the case unfolds, it becomes clear that this is just the beginning of a much larger and more complex investigation involving a 700 million yen ransom. Can Detective Hashiba, a seasoned expert in kidnapping cases, successfully apprehend the elusive criminal known as Ran?

Recommendation: Kasouken no Onna Season 14 similar to Ryusei no Kizuna
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Kasouken no Onna Season 14(科捜研の女 14)

2014Japan
Detective Supporting CharacterMiniseriesMurderMysterySuspenseThrillerDeathForensic Medical Examiner Female LeadForensic ScienceInvestigationMedical

Like Ryusei no Kizuna, this drama also features Detective Supporting Character, Miniseries, Murder, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 33% similarity match.

With the increasing sophistication of criminals and complexity of crimes, law enforcement is required to utilize quicker and more advanced methods for analyzing clues and identifying suspects. This is where forensic laboratories play a crucial role. Sasaki Mariko, a skilled forensic scientist, faces challenges such as stereotypes and negative remarks from experienced detectives. (KIKU-TV)

Recommendation: 64 (2015) similar to Ryusei no Kizuna
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64 (2015)(64)

2015Japan
Novel AdaptationMiniseriesMysterySuspenseThrillerDramaInvestigation

Like Ryusei no Kizuna, this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Miniseries, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 33% similarity match.

Amidst a dispute between the public relations office of D Prefectural Police and the correspondents club regarding the anonymity of perpetrators, it has been decided that a director from the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department will visit the family of the victim in a significant unsolved case from 1989, just a week before the statute of limitations expires. The case involves the kidnapping and murder of Shoko-chan, which remains the most heinous crime in the history of D Prefectural Police. The family of the victim has declined the director's offer to extend condolences. A strict confidentiality order has been issued for all individuals involved in the case, including the investigators from that time. This has created a barrier between the Criminal Investigations Department and the Police Affairs Department. Additionally, a mysterious memo has surfaced, followed by a new kidnapping that bears a striking resemblance to the 1989 case just before the director's scheduled visit.

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Naomi and Kanako(ナオミとカナコ)

2016Japan
Novel AdaptationMiniseriesMurderMysterySuspenseThrillerDeathDomestic ViolenceFriendshipInvestigationSismance

Like Ryusei no Kizuna, this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Miniseries, Murder, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 33% similarity match.

Oda Naomi had dreams of working as a curator in an art gallery, but she currently holds a position at a department store where she caters to VIP clients. Despite her job, she is dissatisfied with her current situation. One day, her college friend, Hattori Kanako, pays her a visit at her apartment and reveals that she is being physically abused by her husband, Tatsuro, who is a high-ranking employee at a bank. Kanako is hesitant to leave her husband out of fear for her life, as he becomes violent when under stress. When Naomi spots a Chinese stowaway who bears a striking resemblance to Kanako's husband, she devises a plan to eliminate him. With Kanako's cooperation, they put their plan into action.

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Yokoyama Hideo Suspense(横山秀夫サスペンス 第1弾)

2010Japan
Novel AdaptationMiniseriesMysterySuspenseThrillerAnthologyInvestigation

Like Ryusei no Kizuna, this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Miniseries, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 33% similarity match.

Four episodes are inspired by short stories from mystery writer Yokoyama Hideo. Each episode features a unique murder mystery. The episodes are titled: 1. "18th Hole" (18 ), 2. "Misinformation" (Goho ), 3. "Autobiography" (Jiden ), and 4. "Someone Else's House" (Tanin no Ie ).

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Kami no Tsuki(紙の月)

2014Japan
Novel AdaptationMiniseriesMysterySuspenseThrillerDramaInvestigation

Like Ryusei no Kizuna, this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Miniseries, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 33% similarity match.

Rinka Umezawa, a homemaker, seeks out small joys in life. Her husband, Masabumi, is committed to supporting her. The couple does not have any children. Rinka decides to take on a part-time job at a bank, where she visits clients' homes and occasionally assists them with household tasks, earning their trust. During one visit to client Kojo Hirabayashi's home, she encounters his grandson Kota, who asks for money. This interaction has a profound impact on Rinka. Subsequently, she steals one hundred million yen from the bank and disappears. Two years later, Rinka's former classmates Yuko Okazaki and Aki Nakaji uncover her embezzlement scheme and confront their own inner demons.

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Go-nin no Junko(5人のジュンコ)

2015Japan
Novel AdaptationMiniseriesMysterySuspenseThrillerCrimeInvestigation

Like Ryusei no Kizuna, this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Miniseries, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 33% similarity match.

Satake Junko was recently taken into custody as the primary suspect in a series of murders involving five men. This development has garnered significant attention in various media outlets and talk shows. Journalist Tanabe Junko decided to delve into the case in hopes of uncovering a big story. She reached out to Shinoda Junko, a former classmate of Satake, who claimed to be close to her. Shinoda invited Tanabe to her office for a discussion. On the other hand, Fukutome Junko, a former colleague of Tanabe who saw her on TV, contacted her and invited her over to her house. When Tanabe visited, she was hoping for information related to the case, but instead, Fukutome, now a homemaker, talked about issues regarding the hierarchy in her company's housing complex. Subsequently, a man contacted Tanabe claiming to have been a potential victim of Satake. This man happened to be the son of another woman named Junko. As these women, from different walks of life and unrelated to the murders, found themselves connected solely by their shared first name, they unwittingly became entangled in a web of deceit and hostility. Derived from Mari Yukiko's novel "5-nin no Junko."

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Shinhannin(真犯人)

2018Japan
Novel AdaptationMiniseriesMurderMysterySuspenseThriller1980sDeathDetective FictionDetective Male LeadInvestigation

Like Ryusei no Kizuna, this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Miniseries, Murder, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 33% similarity match.

In 2008, there was a tragic incident involving the death of Sudo Isao, a dealer of pre-owned cars, in Shizuoka Prefecture. Detective Kusaka Satoru, working at Susuno Precinct of the Shizuoka Prefectural Police, begins investigating Sudo's background. Through his investigation, Kusaka discovers that Sudo had a son named Obata Mamoru from a previous marriage, who was tragically killed in a kidnapping case in Shizuoka back in 1974. In 1988, a special task force was established by the Shizuoka Prefectural Police, led by police chief Hashibami Yasuhide, just before the statute of limitations on the kidnapping case expired. Shigeto Seiichiro, a non-career officer who had risen to the position of superintendent, was appointed as the director of this task force, which consisted of six skilled detectives, to re-investigate the case. Kusaka is puzzled as to why Sudo, who had been living in Tokyo for over two decades following his son's death, was murdered in Shizuoka Prefecture. He believes that revisiting the kidnapping and murder of Sudo's son will bring clarity to the current case. Kusaka seeks help from Shigeto, who had left the police force long ago, and together they reach out to Mamoru's mother, Saeko, and her sister, Rie, as they get closer to uncovering the true culprit.

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Yoru ga Dorehodo Kurakutemo(夜がどれほど暗くても)

2020Japan
Novel AdaptationMiniseriesMurderMysterySuspenseThrillerDeathDramaInvestigationJournalist Male LeadSuicide

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Michinari Shiga is employed as an assistant editor at the weekly publication Shukan Jiryu, which has experienced an increase in sales thanks to its coverage of various scandals. He leads a life dedicated to journalism ethics, until his own son, who is in university, commits a double murder before taking his own life. Now, instead of uncovering scandals, Shiga is thrust into the midst of one. Facing pressure from his colleagues, he is demoted to a monthly magazine and his marriage begins to deteriorate rapidly. Despite his challenging circumstances, Shiga is resolute in his mission to uncover the truth surrounding his son's actions.

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Kasouken no Onna Season 4(科捜研の女)

2002Japan
Detective Supporting CharacterMiniseriesMurderMysterySuspenseThrillerDeathForensic Medical Examiner Female LeadForensic ScienceInvestigationMedicalPolice Department Setting

Like Ryusei no Kizuna, this drama also features Detective Supporting Character, Miniseries, Murder, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 32% similarity match.

With the rise of advanced criminals and intricate crimes, law enforcement is required to utilize faster and more scientific methods to analyze evidence and identify potential suspects. Forensic laboratories play a crucial role in this process. Mariko Sakaki, a skilled forensic scientist, faces challenges such as stereotypes and negative remarks from experienced detectives. Despite this, Mariko is reassigned to the Kyoto Police Department.

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Onna Keiji Mizuki: Kyoto Rakusai Sho Monogatari(女刑事みずき〜京都洛西署物語〜 1st SEASON)

2005Japan
Detective Supporting CharacterMiniseriesMurderMysterySuspenseThrillerDeathDeath Of A HusbandInvestigationPolice Department SettingPolice Inspector Female LeadWidow Female Lead

Like Ryusei no Kizuna, this drama also features Detective Supporting Character, Miniseries, Murder, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 32% similarity match.

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Triangle (2009)(トライアングル)

2009Japan
Death Of A FatherDeath Of A MotherMurderMysterySuspenseThrillerCold CaseDeathDeath Of A BrotherDeath Of A GirlfriendDetective Male LeadInvestigation

Like Ryusei no Kizuna, this drama also features Death Of A Father, Death Of A Mother, Murder, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 32% similarity match.

The series begins with the homicide of a 10-year-old girl in 1984. After 15 years, with the case remaining unsolved and exceeding the time limit for prosecution, a doctor by the name of Goda Ryoji abruptly resigns from his hospital and transitions into a detective. In 2008, while in Paris, he encounters Sachi, a wandering artist, and upon his return to Japan, he gets entangled in the old murder case following an anonymous tip received by another investigator.

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Kasouken no Onna Season 12(科捜研の女 12)

2013Japan
Detective Supporting CharacterMiniseriesMurderMysterySuspenseThrillerDeathForensic Medical Examiner Female LeadForensic ScienceInvestigationMedicalPolice Procedural

Like Ryusei no Kizuna, this drama also features Detective Supporting Character, Miniseries, Murder, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 32% similarity match.

With the rise of advanced criminals and intricate crimes, law enforcement is adapting by utilizing faster and more scientific methods to sift through evidence and identify suspects. Forensic laboratories play a crucial role in this process. Mariko Sakaki, a skilled forensic scientist, faces challenges such as stereotypes and negative remarks from experienced detectives.

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Kasouken no Onna Season 18(科捜研の女 Season 18)

2018Japan
Detective Supporting CharacterMiniseriesMurderMysterySuspenseThrillerDeathForensic Medical Examiner Female LeadForensic ScienceInvestigationMedicalPolice Procedural

Like Ryusei no Kizuna, this drama also features Detective Supporting Character, Miniseries, Murder, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 32% similarity match.

Mariko Sakaki attends the annual concert of the Kyoto Prefecture Police Music Band where she learns from Kaoru Domon about the discovery of a woman's body beneath a cliff. The victim, Megumi Konno, was found to have been murdered. The guitar belonging to the victim had the fingerprints of Toru Katsumata, a guitarist in the police music band. Through an investigation of the musical instruments in the band, Mariko and Kaoru uncover the hidden truth behind Megumi's murder.

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Chou no Rikigaku(蝶の力学 殺人分析班)

2019Japan
Novel AdaptationMiniseriesMurderMysterySuspenseThrillerDeathDetective Female LeadDetective FictionFather-Daughter RelationshipInvestigationSerial Killings

Like Ryusei no Kizuna, this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Miniseries, Murder, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 32% similarity match.

Detective Kisaragi Toko works in Investigation 1 Section 11 of the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department, under the supervision of Detective Hideaki Takano. Hideaki Takano is preparing to transfer to the Public Security Bureau in a week. Meanwhile, a murder occurs where a wealthy man is discovered dead in his residence with his throat slit and a blue flower inserted in the wound. The victim's wife, Mayumi, is also missing. A message from an individual claiming to be the killer, named Kurasuta 16, is sent to a newspaper, hinting at Mayumi's whereabouts. With the imminent transfer of Detective Hideaki Takano, Toko Kisaragi feels an increased sense of urgency and responsibility to solve the case.

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Kasouken no Onna Season 22(科捜研の女 2022)

2022Japan
Detective Supporting CharacterMiniseriesMurderMysterySuspenseThrillerDeathForensic Medical Examiner Female LeadForensic ScienceInvestigationMedicalPolice Department Setting

Like Ryusei no Kizuna, this drama also features Detective Supporting Character, Miniseries, Murder, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 32% similarity match.

Upon receiving a report, the police department is informed about a man who was found burned to death in a park. Upon arriving at the scene, Sakaki Mariko is shocked to hear from Kyoto Prefectural Police detective Domon Kaoru that witnesses saw the victim spontaneously catch fire while talking on his smartphone and sitting on a bench. Strangely, the man continued to burn without moving, and there were no signs of fire in the vicinity. This puzzling incident leaves Mariko and others bewildered about how it could have occurred.

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Genesis (2021)(복제인간)

2021South Korea
Death Of A FatherDeath Of A MotherMiniseriesMysterySuspenseThrillerCloneConspiracyDeathInvestigationOrphan Male LeadWeb Series

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A man uncovers the truth behind his mother's unexplained death as he encounters individuals who bear a striking resemblance to him, ultimately getting entangled in a larger conspiracy. (Naver)

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Hanzai Shokogun(犯罪症候群 Season 1)

2017Japan
Novel AdaptationDetective Supporting CharacterMurderMysterySuspenseThrillerDeathDetective FictionFormer Detective Male LeadInvestigationRevengeSuicide

Like Ryusei no Kizuna, this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Detective Supporting Character, Murder, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 32% similarity match.

Muto Takashi, a former police detective, resorts to unconventional methods to solve challenging cases that the police struggle with. His colleague, Kaburagi Wataru, supports him, while Tamaki oversees the special missions entrusted to Muto. The drama delves into the moral dilemma of whether seeking revenge is justified. In Season 1, the series follows Muto's quest for vengeance after his younger sister was killed by a juvenile perpetrator who escaped punishment. However, when the culprit unexpectedly takes his own life, Muto confronts the dark side of his desire for retribution and decides to leave the police force. A year later, he reemerges to tackle cases that the police are unable to handle, at the behest of Tamaki.

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Kamen Dosokai(仮面同窓会)

2019Japan
Novel AdaptationMurderMysterySlight RomanceSuspenseThrillerChildhood Friends RelationshipFlashback To PastInvestigationNaive Male LeadReturn To HometownSchool Setting

Like Ryusei no Kizuna, this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Murder, Mystery, Slight Romance, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 32% similarity match.

After graduating from high school, Shintani Yosuke decided to move away from his hometown to escape the painful memories of his late brother and a cruel teacher. However, he recently returned to his hometown due to a job transfer. During a school reunion, he reunited with three old friends from his high school days. Together, they took revenge on their former teacher who used to physically punish students. The incident resulted in the teacher's death, which came as a shock to Yosuke and his friends who initially viewed it as a harmless prank.

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Target Person(目标人物)

2020China
ComedyMurderMysterySuspenseThrillerDeathInvestigationWeb Series

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A mysterious escape room game brings together a group of individuals who soon discover a hidden conspiracy among them

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Joshu Seven(女囚セブン)

2017Japan
ComedyMiniseriesMysterySuspenseThrillerDramaInvestigationPrison Setting

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Kamiwatari Kotone, a geisha based in Kyoto, finds herself in a difficult situation when her colleague is murdered while she is asleep after a night of revelry. Wrongfully accused of the crime, Kotone is imprisoned and faces harassment from fellow inmates. Drawing on the teachings of experienced geishas, she manages to endure the challenges in prison. Eventually, Kotone uncovers the truth behind the framing and her imprisonment.

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Namonaki Fukushuusha ZEGEN(名もなき復讐者 ZEGEN)

2019Japan
Novel AdaptationMiniseriesMysterySuspenseThrillerDramaInvestigationRevenge

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The series follows the story of the main character "Zegen" as he pursues vengeance following his wife's tragic death. Li Xue Lan arrives in Japan to seek employment to cover her husband's medical expenses back in China. With Zegen's help, she starts working at a massage parlor in Kawasaki. Worried about her situation due to her temporary visa, he suggests a fake marriage with an older man. Inspired by Jou Tomioka's novel.

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Black Postman(ブラックポストマン)

2023Japan
MiniseriesMurderMysterySuspenseThrillerDeathInvestigationSerial Killings

Like Ryusei no Kizuna, this drama also features Miniseries, Murder, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 31% similarity match.

Once, there existed a special mailbox where children could seek justice against abusive adults. The Neverland Devil would punish these wrongdoers upon receiving a letter from a child. However, after a certain incident, the Neverland Devil vanished without a trace. A decade later, a man named Soejima Rikiya, who used to be a mail carrier but now works at a hospice, receives a cryptic message hinting at the Neverland Devil's return. In response, Soejima decides to return to his former job at the post office. Meanwhile, a murder victim is discovered by the river, with a note in their mouth suggesting the Neverland Devil's resurgence. Soejima Rikiya finds himself entangled in the investigation of this serial killer known as the Neverland Devil.

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Ningen no Shomei (2004)(人間の証明 )

2004Japan
Novel AdaptationMiniseriesMysterySuspenseThrillerInvestigationPolice Department SettingPolice Officer Male Lead

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During a police operation in Roppongi, Tokyo, a popular district known for attracting young people and recent drug trafficking activities, chaos erupts when a drug dealer attempts to flee a club with a firearm. Despite the dangerous situation, Ichiro Munesue, a dedicated local police officer, bravely intervenes and successfully apprehends the dealer. Impressed by his actions, Ichiro is subsequently promoted to Central Headquarters, a significant advancement for an officer of his rank. While known for his gentle demeanor off-duty, Ichiro is relentless in his pursuit of justice when on duty. Although his methods may be unconventional at times, his superiors recognize his commitment to upholding the law. Eagerly anticipating Ichiro's arrival, his new boss, Eizaburo Nasu, looks forward to working with him.

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Unexploded Bomb(不発弾 ~ブラックマネーを操る男~)

2018Japan
Novel AdaptationMiniseriesMysterySuspenseThrillerActionBusinessInvestigation

Like Ryusei no Kizuna, this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Miniseries, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 31% similarity match.

A major electrical manufacturer hosts a press briefing to address concerns regarding accounting irregularities amounting to 150 billion yen. The CEO of the company is believed to have been influenced by Finance Consultant Ryo Koga. Yumiko Kobori, a member of investigation unit 2, suspects fraudulent activities and questions why the company was not delisted from the stock market. Following the apparent suicide of the head of the management audit department, Ryo Koga has a clandestine meeting with Shozo Higashida. Yumiko Kobori begins to question the circumstances surrounding the supposed suicide and seeks to uncover the identity and motives of Ryo Koga.

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Chinmoku Hotei(沈黙法廷)

2017Japan
Novel AdaptationDetective Supporting CharacterMiniseriesMurderMysteryDeathHousekeeper Female LeadInvestigation

Like Ryusei no Kizuna, this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Detective Supporting Character, Miniseries, Murder, and Mystery themes with a 31% similarity match.

In the neighborhood of Akabane in Tokyo, a senior citizen who resided alone has been discovered deceased. The elderly individual was found strangled. Investigators from the Akabane Police Station are looking into the incident. Residents living near the victim claim to have seen a woman entering and exiting the victim's residence on occasion. This woman is known as Yamamoto Miki, who provides household services for her clients. The detectives from the Akabane Police Station pay a visit to Yamamoto Miki's residence, where they are joined by detectives from Saitama Prefecture. Several suspicious deaths have occurred at the homes of her previous clients. The media begins reporting on the situation as a potential series of homicides. The mystery surrounding Yamamoto Miki and the truth behind these incidents become the focus of attention.