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Saki(サキ)

2013Japan
Crime Against MoralityDeathHidden PastIncestManipulative Female LeadPsychologicalSmart Female LeadSuicideSuspenseThriller

In the 2011 drama Utsukushi Rinjin, Nakama Yukie returns as the character Saki, now known as Saki Amihama. This time, she sets her sights on the male characters, luring them in with her angelic appearance only to bring about their downfall. It's a classic tale of temptation and deception, blurring the line between good and evil.

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Recommendation: Bump Off Lover similar to Saki
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Bump Off Lover(愛殺17)

2006Taiwan
DeathManipulative Female LeadPsychologicalSmart Female LeadSuspenseThrillerActionIdentical Twin Female LeadInvestigationMysterySchool BullyingSex IndustrySisters' RelationshipTeacher Supporting Character

Like Saki, this drama also features Death, Manipulative Female Lead, Psychological, Smart Female Lead, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 33% similarity match.

Xu Yi Jing and Xu Yi Zhen were twins who always relied on each other. After Yi Jing is killed, the main suspect takes their own life before being arrested, leading to the assumption that the case is closed. However, Yi Zhen believes there is more to the situation and is determined to uncover the truth. As she delves deeper, Yi Zhen realizes that the sister she thought she knew so well was not who she seemed, and that there are hidden, disturbing secrets that could change Yi Zhen's perception of Yi Jing, her family, and her past.

Recommendation: Harvest Villa similar to Saki
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Harvest Villa(위기일발 풍년빌라)

2010South Korea
DeathSuicideSuspenseThrillerComedyGreedHeir Male Lead

Like Saki, this drama also features Death, Suicide, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 31% similarity match.

An enigmatic suicide takes place in an ancient villa in downtown Seoul, which is on the verge of being torn down. Bok Gyu, a man oblivious to his newfound wealth, inherits a substantial fortune. The revelation of this significant sum triggers a series of events among the residents, all of whom are intertwined in a network of deception driven by their hidden ambition to acquire the money for themselves by any means necessary.

Recommendation: Love Game similar to Saki
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Love Game(LOVE GAME)

2009Japan
PsychologicalSuspenseThriller

Like Saki, this drama also features Psychological, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 30% similarity match.

Curious about the LOVE GAME? Successfully complete the ultimate love challenge and win a prize of 100 million yen without any risks involved. Despite numerous attempts, no one has ever emerged victorious. Himuro Sae, the enigmatic "dealer" of the game, sets challenging tasks for the contestants under constant surveillance. Tasks may include persuading a spouse to sign divorce papers within 8 hours or stealing a friend's partner within 3 days. --Tokyograph

Recommendation: Miss Gu Who Is Silent similar to Saki
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Miss Gu Who Is Silent(沉默不语的顾小姐)

2020China
DeathPsychologicalSmart Female LeadSuspenseThrillerAge GapAge GapConspiracyEmotionally Strong Female LeadHidden IdentityMysteryRevengeWeb Series

Like Saki, this drama also features Death, Psychological, Smart Female Lead, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 29% similarity match.

In order to cope with the sorrow of losing her brother, Gu Qing Zhou intends to adopt a new identity and hide her true name. Seeking revenge for her brother's death, she sets out to confront those responsible for his demise. However, she soon discovers that another individual is manipulating the circumstances, forcing Gu Qing Zhou into a position of being used as a pawn. (DramaWiki)

Recommendation: Life Under My Skin similar to Saki
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Life Under My Skin(皮肤之下)

2020China
DeathSuicideSuspenseThrillerInvestigationMysteryPsychotherapist Female LeadTattoo Artist Male Lead

Like Saki, this drama also features Death, Suicide, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 29% similarity match.

A collection of individuals with past traumas gathered at a tattoo parlor, united by a tragic fire they were all affected by. As mysterious tattoo artist Lin Yuan and therapist Qin Chuan delve into the suicide of a wealthy businessman's wife, secrets hidden within their hearts begin to unravel. Lin Yuan's shop serves as a sanctuary for clients seeking to immortalize their own stories through ink. The haunting memories of events from five years prior disrupt the lives of many, leading to loss, shattered dreams, and fractured families.

Recommendation: Ubawareta Bokutachi similar to Saki
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Ubawareta Bokutachi(奪われた僕たち)

2024Japan
DeathPsychologicalSuspenseThrillerDramaMiniseriesMurderSerial Killings

Like Saki, this drama also features Death, Psychological, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 29% similarity match.

Sakai Yoichi, a self-employed video producer, was feeling trapped in his current circumstances, barely scraping by with odd jobs. Upon returning to his apartment, which doubled as his workspace, he discovered a package along with a note. The message read, "Interested in filming my activities? Get in touch. I believe you'll find it intriguing." Despite being swamped with work, Sakai opened the package absentmindedly and was taken aback. Inside was a severed human finger. Speechless, he hesitated to contact the authorities and instead reflected on the situation. "Perhaps this could be a turning point in my life..." With this intuition, he decided to reach out to the provided contact number. Subsequently, he paid a visit to the designated residence in the outskirts, where he was welcomed by a man named Mitsumi Kei. What adventures awaited Sakai after he began documenting murders following his encounter with Mitsumi Kei?

Recommendation: The Frog similar to Saki
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The Frog(아무도 없는 숲속에서)

2024South Korea
DeathPsychologicalSuspenseThrillerDramaMurderMysteryNoir

Like Saki, this drama also features Death, Psychological, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 29% similarity match.

Currently, Jeon Yeong Ha's peaceful existence overseeing a holiday cabin in the forest is thrown into disarray by the sudden appearance of a enigmatic lady named Yoo Seong A. Twenty years ago, Koo Sang Jun, who was also in charge of the cabin, endured a devastating summer that led to his downfall. Yun Bo Min, who was a local police officer at the time, is now the chief of police at the same precinct and begins looking into Jeon Yeong Ha with great curiosity.

Recommendation: Tobosha (2004) similar to Saki
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Tobosha (2004)(逃亡者)

2004Japan
DeathPsychologicalSuspenseThrillerCrimeInvestigationMurderMystery

Like Saki, this drama also features Death, Psychological, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 29% similarity match.

Tetsuo Nagai works as a probation officer, helping to reform young offenders and guide them towards a better path. He leads a content life with his wife and son until tragedy strikes. His wife is murdered and his son is severely injured in an attack, leaving Nagai to grapple with the assailant who ultimately escapes. Nagai rushes his son to his father-in-law's hospital, only for his son to be targeted again and left in a coma. As police detectives investigate, Nagai becomes a prime suspect due to mounting evidence against him. Feeling cornered, he decides to go on the run in a desperate attempt to clear his name and uncover the true culprit, all while his son fights for his life in the hospital.

Recommendation: My Way (2022) similar to Saki
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My Way (2022)(第二次拥抱)

2022China
DeathSuicideSuspenseThrillerDramaFamilyFemale Centered PlotLifeRomance

Like Saki, this drama also features Death, Suicide, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 27% similarity match.

The tragic death of her closest friend, Cheng Ru Ying, has a profound impact on four mothers - Fang Yuan, Jin Lu, You Xiao Zhu, and Ding Mu Mu - as they strive to uncover the circumstances surrounding her suicide. This incident disrupts the seemingly perfect life of Fang Yuan, a devoted homemaker. Meanwhile, Jin Lu, a career-driven curator, faces unexpected challenges when she becomes pregnant by her temporary boyfriend just as she is on the brink of achieving her professional aspirations. Together, the four mothers courageously navigate through obstacles in pursuit of their original dreams while also joining forces to seek justice for Cheng Ru Ying and uncover the truth behind her untimely demise. (iQiyi)

Recommendation: Yuganda Hamon similar to Saki
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Yuganda Hamon(歪んだ波紋)

2019Japan
DeathSuicideSuspenseThrillerNovel AdaptationDramaMiniseriesNews Station SettingReporter Male Lead

Like Saki, this drama also features Death, Suicide, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 27% similarity match.

Sawamura Masahiko works as a journalist for the local newspaper Shin Kanagawa Nippo. One day, he comes across a lead on a hit-and-run incident involving Morimoto Atsukoa, the widow of the deceased. Masahiko is thrilled to have uncovered this story, his first major scoop in a while. However, it is later revealed that the information was fabricated by his colleague Kirino Hiroshi. Masahiko's university friend Mitazono, who is now the chief editor of an online news platform, helps him uncover the truth. As Masahiko tries to track down Kirino, he is approached by Oga Masakazu, a former journalist and a close friend of Masahiko's father Ippei. Oga is investigating the possibility that the suicide of their former colleague Kakiuchi Tomonari was linked to a false story published 15 years ago.

Recommendation: Boku no Yabai Tsuma similar to Saki
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Boku no Yabai Tsuma(僕のヤバイ妻)

2016Japan
DeathPsychologicalSmart Female LeadSuspenseThrillerAttempted SuicideDramaEmotionally Strong Female LeadInfidelityInvestigationKidnappingMiniseriesMysteryRevenge

Like Saki, this drama also features Death, Psychological, Smart Female Lead, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 26% similarity match.

Mochizuki Kohei, who is wedded to the lovely and talented Maria, appears to have everything - a thriving café and a flawless marriage. But feeling overwhelmed by her, he conspires with his mistress, Kitasato Anna, to orchestrate her demise. Just as he is about to carry out his plan, Maria is abducted, leading to Kohei becoming the prime suspect in the investigation. As the situation unfolds, Maria's hidden secrets come to light, exposing a side of her that Kohei was unaware of.

Recommendation: Soul Doctor Season 2 similar to Saki
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Soul Doctor Season 2(灵魂医师 2)

2023China
PsychologicalSuspenseThrillerShort Length SeriesWeb Series

Like Saki, this drama also features Psychological, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 25% similarity match.

Psychiatrist Tian Mu Yuan joined the prestigious local psychological research institution, "Ruikang," to uncover the true circumstances surrounding his parents' deaths. Despite numerous mysterious deaths within the organization, Tian Mu Yuan, with assistance from the authorities, successfully exposed the individuals responsible for Ruikang's wrongdoing, ultimately revealing the truth.

Recommendation: Soul Doctor similar to Saki
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Soul Doctor(灵魂医师)

2023China
PsychologicalSuspenseThrillerShort Length SeriesWeb Series

Like Saki, this drama also features Psychological, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 25% similarity match.

To uncover the true reason behind his parents' death, psychiatrist Tian Mu Yuan infiltrated the renowned local mental health facility, "Ruikang". Several unexplained deaths had occurred within the institution. With assistance from law enforcement, Tian Mu Yuan successfully exposed the hidden forces at Ruikang and revealed the truth.

Recommendation: Mi Yu similar to Saki
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Mi Yu(谜语)

2025China
DeathSuicideSuspenseThrillerDramaFilmed VerticallyInvestigationMysteryShort Length SeriesWeb Series

Like Saki, this drama also features Death, Suicide, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 25% similarity match.

Following her sister's tragic suicide, a note left behind triggers a series of suicides in the family

Recommendation: The Quiz Show similar to Saki
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The Quiz Show(ザ・クイズショウ)

2008Japan
DeathPsychologicalSuspenseThrillerAmnesiaEccentric Male LeadGameInvestigationMysteryRevenge

Like Saki, this drama also features Death, Psychological, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 25% similarity match.

The television series "The Quiz Show" showcases troubled individuals over twelve episodes, all connected by the mysterious dynamic between the unconventional Producer and enigmatic Host. Each episode begins with the Producer and Host in a dim psychiatric facility - the Producer appearing composed and resilient, while the Host appears frail and suffering from amnesia. This eerie introduction transitions into the surreal game show set of "The Quiz Show". Every week, a new participant arrives to compete on the show, unaware that a dark secret from their past will be examined throughout the game. Each contestant embodies one of the Seven Deadly Sins - pride, gluttony, wrath, greed, sloth, lust, and envy - concealing their true nature behind a sinful act they have committed. As the Host poses seven questions to the contestants, they are gradually compelled to disclose the details of their transgressions. Will they succumb to the pressure and deceive, or will the truth about their unforgivable deeds ultimately liberate them?

Recommendation: Meishi Game similar to Saki
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Meishi Game(名刺ゲーム)

2017Japan
DeathPsychologicalSuspenseThrillerActionArrogant Male LeadCheatingEntertainment IndustryGameMiniseries

Like Saki, this drama also features Death, Psychological, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 25% similarity match.

Kanda, a producer of a popular quiz program, wakes up to discover a strange necklace around his neck and a pile of business cards scattered on the floor. His daughter also wears a matching necklace and they are both trapped in a secret room. A mysterious man named X appears and presents Kanda with a challenge called the "Meishi Game" with a 2-hour time limit. In this game, Kanda must locate and return the business cards to their respective owners to save his daughter from harm. Despite the high stakes, Kanda agrees to participate in the game to protect his daughter and uncover a hidden secret.

Recommendation: Yochou Sanpo Suru Shinryakusa similar to Saki
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Yochou Sanpo Suru Shinryakusa(予兆 散歩する侵略者)

2017Japan
DeathPsychologicalSuspenseThrillerAlienDoctor Male LeadMental Hospital SettingMiniseriesNice Female LeadSci-Fi

Like Saki, this drama also features Death, Psychological, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 25% similarity match.

Asakawa Miyuki confides in her coworker Yamagiwa Etsuko about a ghost haunting her house. When Etsuko visits Miyuki's home, she only finds Miyuki's father there. Concerned for Miyuki's well-being, Etsuko takes her to the mental health facility where her husband Tatsuo is employed. Miyuki is diagnosed with a lack of understanding of the concept of "family." Subsequently, Etsuko expresses her discomfort to Tatsuo about Dr. Makabe Jiro, whom Tatsuo had introduced her to at the hospital. Etsuko feels uneasy about her husband collaborating with Dr. Makabe. One day, Etsuko overhears Dr. Makabe confessing, "I have come to Earth with the intention to invade."

Recommendation: Re: Follower similar to Saki
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Re: Follower(Re:フォロワー)

2019Japan
DeathPsychologicalSuspenseThrillerIllnessMental IllnessMiniseriesMurderRevengeVirtual World

Like Saki, this drama also features Death, Psychological, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 25% similarity match.

There is a rumor going around that Kureshida has the ability to help people with their issues, causing a sudden surge in their popularity on social media. Kureshida is made up of leader Hitomi, along with Yusaku, Tomoki, and Kimito, although their individual identities remain unknown to the public. Each day, the four members of Kureshida meet at the library where Tomoki is employed. They choose a client from those who have submitted their stories, gather information about them, and work towards resolving their problems.

Recommendation: The Winter Solstice similar to Saki
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The Winter Solstice(冬至)

2004China
DeathSuicideSuspenseThrillerBank SettingCrimeDramaInvestigationMysteryRobbery

Like Saki, this drama also features Death, Suicide, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 25% similarity match.

Winter solstice brought together Chen Yi Ping, a bank accountant, and Jiang Han, a criminal policeman, through a treasury theft case. Chen Yi Ping cooperated with the police in the investigation after they intervened. The focus then shifted to Xue Fei, who tragically took his own life when the case gained attention. Despite this, Chen Yi Ping, who had uncovered Xue Fei's secret, decided to resign and move on. However, upon receiving a mysterious floppy disk after submitting his resignation, Chen Yi Ping found himself entangled in a dangerous situation. Meanwhile, Jiang Han made progress in uncovering a potential conspiracy behind Xue Fei's death. As the truth unfolded, Chen Yi Ping found himself on an irreversible path. On the night of the winter solstice, he was left in shock, only able to jot down December 20, 2002, in his diary.

Recommendation: Switch wo Osu Toki similar to Saki
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Switch wo Osu Toki(スイッチを押すとき)

2006Japan
DeathPsychologicalSuicideNovel AdaptationMiniseries

Like Saki, this drama also features Death, Psychological, and Suicide themes with a 25% similarity match.

The government has launched the CYP (Civilize Youngsters Project) research initiative in response to the alarming rise in youth suicides. Children from various regions are chosen at random and placed in a monitored facility for psychological analysis. Each child undergoes a surgical procedure to implant a device, which they are informed will stop their heart if activated. Under the pressure, the majority of children press the button within two years. Minami, a young man working as a guard at the facility, notices a numbing effect on his emotions due to the frequent deaths he witnesses. However, he becomes intrigued by four boys and girls who manage to resist pressing the button and survive for seven years. He is puzzled by their ability to withstand the urge to push the button. (DramaWiki)

Recommendation: Silent Voice Season 2 similar to Saki
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Silent Voice Season 2(サイレント・ヴォイス 行動心理捜査官・楯岡絵麻 2)

2020Japan
PsychologicalSmart Female LeadSuspenseThrillerNovel AdaptationInterrogator Female LeadInvestigationMiniseriesMysteryPsychology

Like Saki, this drama also features Psychological, Smart Female Lead, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 25% similarity match.

Tateoka Ema is an expert in interrogation, utilizing behavioral psychology to elicit confessions from suspects with a perfect track record. Through careful observation of micro-expressions, she is able to quickly identify deception in suspects. Her targeted suspects inevitably end up confessing under her scrutiny. (Jdrama Weblog)

Recommendation: Yoru ga Dorehodo Kurakutemo similar to Saki
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Yoru ga Dorehodo Kurakutemo(夜がどれほど暗くても)

2020Japan
DeathSuicideSuspenseThrillerNovel AdaptationDramaInvestigationJournalist Male LeadMiniseriesMurderMystery

Like Saki, this drama also features Death, Suicide, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 24% similarity match.

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.

Recommendation: Schrodinger's Cat similar to Saki
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Schrodinger's Cat(薛丁格的貓)

2018Taiwan
PsychologicalSuspenseThrillerInvestigationMiniseriesMystery

Like Saki, this drama also features Psychological, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 23% similarity match.

Recommendation: See You In The Future similar to Saki
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See You In The Future(再见,将来)

2019China
DeathSmart Female LeadSuspenseThrillerFantasyLove TriangleParallel UniverseRomanceSci-FiSmart Male LeadTime TravelWriter Male Lead

Like Saki, this drama also features Death, Smart Female Lead, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 22% similarity match.

Renowned author Han Xi planned to propose to his fiancée Jiang Lai during a book signing event, but his plans were shattered when he learned of her tragic death in a car accident. Overwhelmed with grief, Han found himself mysteriously transported to a parallel universe where time moved differently, set two months ahead of his own reality. As he delved into a mysterious diary that seemed to connect him to a version of Jiang Lai in this new world, Han realized that a rescue mission was about to unfold.

Recommendation: The Long Night similar to Saki
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The Long Night(沉默的真相)

2020China
Crime Against MoralityPsychologicalSuspenseThrillerNovel AdaptationConspiracyCorruptionDramaInvestigationMysterySmart Male LeadWeb Series

Like Saki, this drama also features Crime Against Morality, Psychological, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 22% similarity match.

The murder case initially seemed straightforward, with numerous witnesses observing the suspect attempting to dispose of a body and a confession from the suspect himself. However, as the case progressed to court, the prosecutor uncovered that there was more to the situation than met the eye. The murder turned out to be a facade for a more disturbing injustice. The prosecutor dedicated a decade of his life unraveling the truth, sacrificing his youth, career, reputation, family, and ultimately his life in the process. (DramaWiki)

Recommendation: Hunting similar to Saki
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Hunting(猎狐)

2020China
DeathSuicideSuspenseThrillerCorruptionDebtEconomicsInvestigationMysteryRevengeRomanceSlight Comedy

Like Saki, this drama also features Death, Suicide, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 22% similarity match.

Recognized for his outstanding work, Xia Yuan is a promising figure in law enforcement. However, his reputation is put to the test when a surge of economic crimes emerges from the turbulent stock market. Pursuing the culprits behind these illicit activities, Xia Yuan crosses paths with his rival, the wealthy businessman Wang Bolin. Determined to take down his adversary, Xia Yuan forms a team of experts to locate Wang Bolin and hold him accountable. Uncovering a complex network of powerful corporations, criminal organizations, and international offenses, the team faces a challenging task ahead. With a skilled team by his side, Xia Yuan launches a global operation to capture the perpetrators of corruption. Yet, the question remains whether their efforts will be sufficient to bring the mastermind to justice.

Recommendation: Melody of Secrets similar to Saki
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Melody of Secrets(ความลับในบทเพลงที่บรรเลงไม่รู้จบ)

2025Thailand
DeathPsychologicalSuspenseThrillerCriminal Profiler Male LeadGay RomanceInvestigationJournalist Male LeadLGBTQ+MurderMysteryRomance

Like Saki, this drama also features Death, Psychological, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 22% similarity match.

An unseen force compels crime reporter Botphleng to seek out his partner, Tankoon, yet his recollections are strangely muddled, leaving him unable to recall what the man looks like. Is Tankoon, the criminologist who insists he is Botphleng's lover, truly who he says he is?

Recommendation: Yaneura no Koibito similar to Saki
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Yaneura no Koibito(屋根裏の恋人)

2017Japan
DeathPsychologicalSuspenseThrillerDramaFamilyInvestigationMiniseriesMurderMysteryRomanceSecret

Like Saki, this drama also features Death, Psychological, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 22% similarity match.

Saijo Kinuka, a homemaker, resides in a Western-style house in Kamakura with her husband and two teenage children after inheriting it from her late father-in-law. She fulfills her dream of opening a flower arrangement school in the salon of her new home. However, her past resurfaces when her ex-boyfriend, Seno Itsuki, unexpectedly shows up at her housewarming party. Strange occurrences begin to unfold in the household, such as missing food and clothing, as it is revealed that Seno has been secretly living in the attic. This leads to the unraveling of hidden secrets among those close to Kinuka, ultimately impacting her mental state. The situation escalates when a murder occurs, drastically altering her fate.

Recommendation: Chimera similar to Saki
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Chimera(키마이라)

2021South Korea
DeathSmart Female LeadSuspenseThrillerBromanceDetective Male LeadDoctor Male LeadInvestigationMurderMysteryNeurosurgeon Male LeadPolice Department Setting

Like Saki, this drama also features Death, Smart Female Lead, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 22% similarity match.

In 1984, a potential serial killer resurfaced with a horrifying explosion that rocked the city. Fast forward to 2019, and new evidence of these crimes has emerged. Join detective Jae Hwan, profiler Eugene, and surgeon Jung Yeop as they work together to crack both the old and recent cases. Their main suspect is known as "Chimera," named after the mythical creature with a lion's head, goat's body, and serpent's tail. To catch the culprit, they must uncover the connections between these crimes spanning over three decades. Could the key to solving the mystery lie in the legend of the Chimera?

Recommendation: Hanzai Shokogun similar to Saki
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Hanzai Shokogun(犯罪症候群 Season 1)

2017Japan
DeathSuicideSuspenseThrillerNovel AdaptationDetective FictionDetective Supporting CharacterFormer Detective Male LeadInvestigationMurderMysteryRevenge

Like Saki, this drama also features Death, Suicide, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 22% 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.

Recommendation: Yu Guan Yin similar to Saki
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Yu Guan Yin(玉观音)

2003China
DeathHidden PastSuspenseThrillerNovel AdaptationCrimeHidden IdentityKidnappingMartial ArtsMurderRomanceUnrequited Love

Like Saki, this drama also features Death, Hidden Past, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 22% similarity match.

An intricate and perceptive story exploring themes of love, work, and the essence of existence, it follows the complicated romantic relationship between a man and a woman who crossed paths at a Taekwondo gym. As their bond grows stronger, the man starts to uncover her tumultuous history with past partners. She must now confront her past and trust in time to heal the wounds that continue to haunt her.

Recommendation: Dreamland Program Bureau similar to Saki
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Dreamland Program Bureau(梦境规划局)

2016China
PsychologicalSuspenseThrillerBoss-Employee RelationshipInvestigationMysterySci-Fi

Like Saki, this drama also features Psychological, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 21% similarity match.

The boss known as "defector" Feng Wei, the tech enthusiast Mi Ye, the young psychologist Dr. Yimin, the fiery Cici, and the genius Gamma are all skilled craftsmen and dream planners. Feng Wei's fiancée, Photon, used to be a dream planner until an accident caused her to lose her self-awareness in a dream black hole. As Feng Wei investigates, the true culprit behind the scenes begins to emerge. This is all connected to experiments conducted by the mysterious organization known as "Garden." What secrets lie within the depths of the dream black hole?

Recommendation: Hakoniwa no Lemming similar to Saki
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Hakoniwa no Lemming(箱庭のレミング)

2021Japan
PsychologicalSuspenseThrillerAnthologyHorrorMiniseriesSocial Media

Like Saki, this drama also features Psychological, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 21% similarity match.

The internet's expansion has made social media an integral aspect of daily life for many individuals

Recommendation: The Sky Has Eyes similar to Saki
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The Sky Has Eyes(苍天有眼)

2005China
DeathSuspenseThrillerBrothers' RelationshipMurderPrison SettingYouth

Like Saki, this drama also features Death, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 21% similarity match.

The narrative of three siblings who became sworn enemies due to a babysitter. The account of a fractured family and a cold-hearted individual who committed murder for the babysitter's sake and served a prison sentence.

Recommendation: ATM (2015) similar to Saki
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ATM (2015)(공포의 ATM)

2015South Korea
PsychologicalSuspenseThrillerHorrorMiniseriesShort Length SeriesWeb Series

Like Saki, this drama also features Psychological, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 21% similarity match.

"What actions would you take if someone had complete knowledge of your life?" This is the premise of the gripping psychological thriller web-drama "ATM

Recommendation: Criminal Profiler similar to Saki
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Criminal Profiler(画罪师)

2021China
DeathSuspenseThrillerHistoricalInvestigationMysteryWeb Series

Like Saki, this drama also features Death, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 21% similarity match.

After his Master passed away, the painter Cheng Ren was overcome with sorrow. He found a painting left behind by his Master and set out on a quest to uncover the hidden truth. Despite facing many challenges, Cheng Ren was determined to seek justice for the living and the deceased. Though initially appearing unrelated, the six cases he investigated were ultimately intertwined. Baidu

Recommendation: The Appearance of the Murderer similar to Saki
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The Appearance of the Murderer(凶手的样子)

2024China
DeathSuspenseThrillerInvestigationMurderMysteryWeb Series

Like Saki, this drama also features Death, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 21% similarity match.

Haunted by the mysterious death of a fellow student, Lin Chuan dedicates a decade to uncovering the truth. In parallel, Shen Xia and her sibling Shen Dong find themselves entangled in the criminal underbelly following a personal loss. Their fates collide, leading to a gripping narrative of justice versus crime, intertwined with themes of love, hatred, and vengeance. (Credit: TMDb)

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Crisis Compass: Panic at Every Step(危机轮盘:步步惊魂)

2024China
PsychologicalSuspenseThrillerFilmed VerticallyRomanceShort Length SeriesWeb Series

Like Saki, this drama also features Psychological, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 21% similarity match.

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Brutally Young(十八年後的終極告白)

2020Hong Kong
DeathSuspenseThrillerCrimeInvestigationMurderMystery

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Nearly two decades ago, a group of seven teenagers from the same neighborhood got into a heated argument with a villager named Kai Sze, resulting in a tragic death. In a panic, they decided to bury the body and keep the incident a secret. As time passed, they all moved on with their lives, only for the truth to resurface when Kai Sze's body was found. Inspector Yuen Lai Ken took on the case and began unraveling the mystery, revealing shocking connections along the way. With pressure mounting, the teenagers faced a difficult choice: confess to their crime or continue living with the burden of their secret. As relationships became entangled and the true culprit lurked in the shadows, the group found themselves at a crossroads, unsure of which path to take.

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Tsui no Sumika(終の棲家)

2014Japan
DeathSuspenseThrillerInvestigationMiniseriesMysteryReporter Female Lead

Like Saki, this drama also features Death, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 21% similarity match.

After earning her MBA from a university in the United States, Asakura Tomoko joined the local news team at a newspaper in Tokyo as a new reporter. Despite her proficiency in numbers, she lacks interest in empathizing with her interviewees. Her superiors perceive her as arrogant and inadequate due to her lack of humility. To change this perception, Tomoko decides to cover a story on home nursing care, drawing inspiration from her memories of her grandfather. However, she is taken aback by the harsh realities she encounters and uncovers a series of mysterious deaths among elderly individuals under such care.

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Clone Girl(복제소녀)

2021South Korea
PsychologicalSuspenseThrillerMiniseriesSci-FiShort Length SeriesWeb Series

Like Saki, this drama also features Psychological, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 21% similarity match.

Actress Hae Ryeon, haunted by memories of her past glory, encounters a younger version of herself named Liz. Hae Ryeon manipulates their mother-daughter dynamic to control Hae U, who in turn struggles to break free. Can this complicated relationship between mother and daughter find happiness in the end?

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Evil Spirit 05(惡靈05)

2005Taiwan
DeathSuicideSuspenseHorrorReincarnationSpiritSupernatural

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Zi-Liang and Yu-Wen are believed to be the reincarnations of two Tibetan warrior monks who were entrusted with protecting the Buddhist relic, Ringsel. During their duty, they encountered a thief named Zuo-Ma, leading to a fierce battle. Instead of harming her, the monks showed her kindness by tending to her wounds, which eventually led to them falling in love with her. Unfortunately, their love for Zuo-Ma created conflicts among them, resulting in the theft and scattering of the relic across the world. Overwhelmed with guilt, the monks took their own lives. After their deaths, they were reincarnated once more. In their new lives, Zi-Liang was already in a long-term relationship with Yi Jeng. However, when Ya-Wei, the reincarnation of Zuo-Ma, regained her memories, Zi-Liang and Ya-Wei's love was reignited. Despite their efforts to suppress their feelings for the sake of Yi Jeng, she discovered the truth and felt betrayed. In the midst of their pain and turmoil, Zi-Liang made the difficult decision to marry Yi Jeng. Yet, on the day of the wedding, he confessed that he couldn't go through with it. Devastated, Yi Jeng took her own life. Her death had a profound impact on everyone involved, her spirit lingering and haunting them despite her physical absence.

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Mouse(마우스)

2021South Korea
DeathPsychologicalSuspenseThrillerCharacter DevelopmentDark FictionFlashback To PastGrandma-Granddaughter RelationshipInvestigationMurderMysterySchool BullyingSexual Assault

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An intriguing tale that poses the important query: What if it were possible to detect psychopaths ahead of time? The nation is in a state of panic as a violent serial killer's brutal crimes sow terror and disorder

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Funouhan(不能犯)

2017Japan
PsychologicalSuicideSuspenseThrillerAdapted From A MangaEmotionally Strong Female LeadInvestigationMysteryRapeSexual AssaultSexual ContentSexual ViolenceStudent Supporting Character

Like Saki, this drama also features Psychological, Suicide, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 21% similarity match.

Usobuki Tadashi is an enigmatic individual with crimson eyes who dresses in dark suits paired with a burgundy shirt. He possesses a unique ability that leads people to their demise using methods like curses and manipulation. Despite his actions, there is no concrete evidence to convict Usobuki for the murders he commits on behalf of his clients. In contrast, Tada Tomoko, a detective, remains immune to Usobuki's control tactics.

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Kill My Sins(掌心)

2025China
DeathSmart Female LeadSuspenseThrillerHidden IdentityHistoricalHistorical FictionMagistrate Male LeadMurderMysteryRevengeSchemeTang Dynasty

Like Saki, this drama also features Death, Smart Female Lead, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 21% similarity match.

The traveling doctor Ye Ping An, caught up in a mysterious and long-standing case, makes her way to Chang'an. Suspected of using supernatural healing methods, she influences people's thoughts and instills fear, as the ambitious commoner magistrate Yuan Shao Cheng takes advantage of the situation to advance his own power. When a murder occurs in Chang'an, Ye Ping An is implicated, leaving the question of whether she is an innocent victim or a cunning mastermind seeking revenge. The initial step in her complex plan has already been revealed.

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The Quiz Show Season 2(ザ・クイズショウ 2)

2009Japan
DeathPsychologicalSuspenseThrillerAmnesiaDifficult AdulthoodGameInvestigationLifeMiniseriesMurderMysteryRevenge

Like Saki, this drama also features Death, Psychological, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 21% similarity match.

Kamiyama Satoru is the presenter of a live television quiz program where participants can win 10 million yen by answering 7 questions correctly. If they manage to answer 8 questions correctly, the TV network will grant one of their wishes. However, the questions become increasingly personal and delve into the contestants' past misdeeds as the game progresses. This puts the contestants in a difficult position of needing to confess their guilt to win. Satoru himself has a mysterious background - a previous accident left him in a vegetative state for six years, causing him to lose most of his memories before he became the show's host. (Tokyograph)

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Satsui no Michinori(殺意の道程)

2020Japan
DeathSuicideSuspenseThrillerBankruptcyBlack ComedyComedyCousins RelationshipDramaInner MonologueMurderPassive Male LeadRevenge

Like Saki, this drama also features Death, Suicide, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 21% similarity match.

As a result of CEO Yushiyuki's significant debts, the owner of a small company that processes cardboard was pushed into bankruptcy and tragically took his own life. Despite appeals from the deceased man's family, Yoshiyuki faced no legal consequences. Frustrated by the lack of justice through traditional means, the son, Kubota Kazuma, and his cousin make a pact to seek revenge on the man they hold responsible. However, as neither of them has experience with such actions, meticulous planning and assistance will be necessary to carry out the perfect retribution.

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Fukushuu no Miboujin(復讐の未亡人)

2022Japan
DeathSuicideSuspenseThrillerContract Employee Female LeadDeath Of A HusbandDramaMild Sexual ContentOffice SettingOffice Worker Female LeadRevengeRomanceWorkplace Setting

Like Saki, this drama also features Death, Suicide, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 21% similarity match.

Suzuki Mitsu is a skilled contract engineer employed at an IT firm, but she didn't choose to work there for their perks

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Signal(시그널)

2016South Korea
DeathSmart Female LeadSuspenseThrillerButterfly EffectCorruptionDifferent TimelinesHwaseong Serial MurdersInvestigationMurderMysterySci-FiTime Altering

Like Saki, this drama also features Death, Smart Female Lead, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 21% similarity match.

Fifteen years prior, a young girl was abducted while walking home from school, and at that time, a young Park Hae Yeong, who was in elementary school, witnessed the incident. A few days later, the girl’s body was discovered, but the authorities failed to apprehend the perpetrator. As the years passed, Hae Yeong began to lose faith in the police. Now, fifteen years later, he has become a police officer and a criminal profiler. One day, he comes across a walkie-talkie that enables him to communicate with Detective Lee Jae Han from the past. Together with fellow officers Hae Yeong, Jae Han, and Cha Soo Hyun, they embark on a mission to uncover unresolved cases.

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Maou(魔王)

2008Japan
Crime Against MoralityDeathSuspenseThrillerClassmates' RelationshipDouble IdentityDramaInvestigationMysteryRevengeSchool SettingSlight RomanceSupernatural

Like Saki, this drama also features Crime Against Morality, Death, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 21% similarity match.

Naruse Ryo is a skilled lawyer known for his ability to win cases for his clients. He takes on cases for those in need and provides free legal defense, earning him the nickname "angel attorney." However, this compassionate facade hides his true motive: seeking revenge on the person who killed his younger brother 11 years ago. In reality, he is a relentless seeker of vengeance, earning him the title of "Devil King." (TBS)