Salaryman Kintaro Season 2 (2010) - Asian drama recommendation
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Salaryman Kintaro Season 2 (2010)(サラリーマン金太郎2)

2010Japan
Adapted From A MangaBusinessComedyDramaLifeMiniseriesOffice Worker Male Lead

Yamato Construction Company merges with Chuo Construction Company. Yajima Kintaro comes back from Africa and puts in great effort to rescue Yamato Construction Company. However, a formidable new adversary emerges.

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Salaryman Kintaro Season 2 2010

Recommendation: Salaryman Kintaro (2008) similar to Salaryman Kintaro Season 2 (2010)
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Salaryman Kintaro (2008)(サラリーマン金太郎)

2008Japan
Adapted From A MangaBusinessComedyDramaLifeMiniseriesOffice Worker Male Lead

Like Salaryman Kintaro Season 2 (2010), this drama also features Adapted From A Manga, Business, Comedy, Drama, Life, Miniseries, and Office Worker Male Lead themes with a 100% similarity match.

Derived from the manga series "Office Worker Kintaro" by Motomiya Hiroshi.

Recommendation: Salaryman Kintaro Season 4 similar to Salaryman Kintaro Season 2 (2010)
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Salaryman Kintaro Season 4(サラリーマン金太郎4)

2004Japan
Adapted From A MangaBusinessComedyDramaLifeMiniseriesOffice Worker Male LeadFriendship

Like Salaryman Kintaro Season 2 (2010), this drama also features Adapted From A Manga, Business, Comedy, Drama, Life, Miniseries, and Office Worker Male Lead themes with a 88% similarity match.

After the passing of his mentor, Ryunosuke Yamato, Kintaro decides to leave behind the corporate world in Japan. He goes back to his hometown and starts a new life as a fisherman with his wife, Masumi, and their two children. Unexpectedly, Ryunosuke's cousin, Momotaro Shimazu, pays him a visit. Momotaro asks Kintaro to return to Yamato Construction and team up with Ryunosuke's son, Ryuhei, to remove the current management. The current president, Takatsukasa, has succumbed to pressure from ex-bureaucrat Enjoji and is getting involved in shady dealings. Motivated by his sense of honor, Kintaro decides to step back into his role as a salaryman to save Yamato Construction and ensure justice is served!

Recommendation: Salaryman Kintaro Season 3 similar to Salaryman Kintaro Season 2 (2010)
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Salaryman Kintaro Season 3(サラリーマン金太郎3)

2002Japan
Adapted From A MangaBusinessComedyDramaLifeOffice Worker Male LeadFriendship

Like Salaryman Kintaro Season 2 (2010), this drama also features Adapted From A Manga, Business, Comedy, Drama, Life, and Office Worker Male Lead themes with a 75% similarity match.

In this storyline, Kintaro's building firm joins forces with another company, leading to ongoing rivalry between the two groups. Kintaro is tasked with a role in the president's office, where he must tackle the company's underlying issues with his signature bold approach. Can his efforts persuade those resistant to change?

Recommendation: Good Job (2007) similar to Salaryman Kintaro Season 2 (2010)
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Good Job (2007)(グッジョブ)

2007Japan
Adapted From A MangaBusinessComedyDramaMiniseries

Like Salaryman Kintaro Season 2 (2010), this drama also features Adapted From A Manga, Business, Comedy, Drama, and Miniseries themes with a 71% similarity match.

The secondary branch of the main office "Sasima Construction" represents a medium-sized construction firm. It vividly portrays the dynamics between the main character known as "hyper OL mask" and those around her.

Recommendation: Caseworker's Diary similar to Salaryman Kintaro Season 2 (2010)
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Caseworker's Diary(健康で文化的な最低限度の生活)

2018Japan
Adapted From A MangaBusinessDramaLifeMiniseriesSocial Issues

Like Salaryman Kintaro Season 2 (2010), this drama also features Adapted From A Manga, Business, Drama, Life, and Miniseries themes with a 63% similarity match.

Emiru Yoshitsune, a 22-year-old newcomer in the field of social work, is tasked with assisting individuals in need of public aid

Recommendation: O.L.B.B. similar to Salaryman Kintaro Season 2 (2010)
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O.L.B.B.(OLヴィジュアル系)

2000Japan
Adapted From A MangaComedyDramaLifeMiniseriesFriendship

Like Salaryman Kintaro Season 2 (2010), this drama also features Adapted From A Manga, Comedy, Drama, Life, and Miniseries themes with a 63% similarity match.

Sakuradamon uses her exceptional makeup skills to conceal her true appearance, while Megurogawa has achieved a flawless face through cosmetic enhancements. Mitsue is dedicated to her work and remains reserved, whereas Chikage is a naturally beautiful woman who excels at socializing with men at drinking gatherings. This drama features a diverse cast of characters, including an elderly woman who undergoes a transformation after being influenced by a lecherous manager and her granddaughter. The story unfolds with unpredictable twists and turns as we follow these individuals' journeys.

Recommendation: Teinen Joshi similar to Salaryman Kintaro Season 2 (2010)
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Teinen Joshi(定年女子)

2017Japan
BusinessComedyDramaLifeMiniseriesFriendship

Like Salaryman Kintaro Season 2 (2010), this drama also features Business, Comedy, Drama, Life, and Miniseries themes with a 63% similarity match.

The head of the Corporate Social Responsibility department at Kadokura Trading, 53-year-old Miyama Asako, is enthusiastic about a new project to establish schools in villages across Asia. However, she receives unexpected news from the senior managing director that she will be reassigned to the foods business as an advisor due to the company's policy of rotating managers at a certain age. Despite not having the freedom to choose her new role, Asako is fully occupied with various responsibilities and neglects her personal appearance. Through this process, she gradually recognizes the actions she needs to take to benefit society.

Recommendation: Yareta Kamo Iinkai similar to Salaryman Kintaro Season 2 (2010)
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Yareta Kamo Iinkai(やれたかも委員会)

2018Japan
Adapted From A MangaBusinessComedyLifeMiniseriesFriendship

Like Salaryman Kintaro Season 2 (2010), this drama also features Adapted From A Manga, Business, Comedy, Life, and Miniseries themes with a 63% similarity match.

The focus of the story is on a group known as the "committee," consisting of a fighter, a musician, and a business leader, who hear the tales of individuals seeking their advice. These individuals share their experiences related to their romantic relationships, particularly instances where they believed they were close to engaging in sexual activity but ultimately did not. Subsequently, the committee provides their assessment on whether the individuals would have proceeded with sex if circumstances had been altered.

Recommendation: Zenzzzzzen Shiranai Machi wo Aruitemita Monono similar to Salaryman Kintaro Season 2 (2010)
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Zenzzzzzen Shiranai Machi wo Aruitemita Monono(全っっっっっ然知らない街を歩いてみたものの)

2021Japan
Adapted From A MangaDramaLifeMiniseries

Like Salaryman Kintaro Season 2 (2010), this drama also features Adapted From A Manga, Drama, Life, and Miniseries themes with a 57% similarity match.

Seino, a manga creator residing in Tokyo, suddenly becomes aware of numerous towns on the map that he has never encountered

Recommendation: Let's Go Nagata-cho similar to Salaryman Kintaro Season 2 (2010)
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Let's Go Nagata-cho(レッツ・ゴー!永田町)

2001Japan
Adapted From A MangaComedyDramaMiniseries

Like Salaryman Kintaro Season 2 (2010), this drama also features Adapted From A Manga, Comedy, Drama, and Miniseries themes with a 57% similarity match.

The show is a comedic portrayal of the inner workings of politics, focusing on a fictional secretary of the House of Representatives. The characters' names are largely inspired by real-life politicians and political parties.

Recommendation: Kimitachi ni Asu wa nai similar to Salaryman Kintaro Season 2 (2010)
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Kimitachi ni Asu wa nai(君たちに明日はない)

2010Japan
BusinessDramaLifeMiniseries

Like Salaryman Kintaro Season 2 (2010), this drama also features Business, Drama, Life, and Miniseries themes with a 57% similarity match.

Murakami Shinsuke is an expert in corporate consulting specializing in personnel restructuring. He strategically guides employees towards voluntary retirement through one-on-one interviews. The storyline revolves around workers who are compelled to reflect on the significance of their jobs in the midst of impending layoffs. -- NHK

Recommendation: Toho Nanahun similar to Salaryman Kintaro Season 2 (2010)
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Toho Nanahun(徒歩7分)

2015Japan
ComedyDramaLifeMiniseries

Like Salaryman Kintaro Season 2 (2010), this drama also features Comedy, Drama, Life, and Miniseries themes with a 57% similarity match.

Kurosaki Yoriko, aged 32, finds herself without a partner, without companions, and without employment. As she embarks on living independently for the first time, she discovers a whole new world around her. Follow along as this story unfolds, showcasing the minor events that take place within a 7-minute stroll from her apartment.

Recommendation: Zenzzzzzen Shiranai Machi wo Aruitemita Monono Season 2 similar to Salaryman Kintaro Season 2 (2010)
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Zenzzzzzen Shiranai Machi wo Aruitemita Monono Season 2(全っっっっっ然知らない街を歩いてみたものの Season2)

2022Japan
Adapted From A MangaDramaLifeMiniseries

Like Salaryman Kintaro Season 2 (2010), this drama also features Adapted From A Manga, Drama, Life, and Miniseries themes with a 57% similarity match.

Recommendation: Nami yo Kiite Kure similar to Salaryman Kintaro Season 2 (2010)
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Nami yo Kiite Kure(波よ聞いてくれ)

2023Japan
Adapted From A MangaComedyDramaMiniseries

Like Salaryman Kintaro Season 2 (2010), this drama also features Adapted From A Manga, Comedy, Drama, and Miniseries themes with a 57% similarity match.

Koda Minare, a 26-year-old woman who works part-time at a curry restaurant, has faced a string of hardships lately, including a breakup and falling victim to a scam. Seeking solace, she turns to alcohol at a bar where she crosses paths with the head of a local radio station. Sharing her recent woes with him, the radio station executive recognizes her potential as a radio host. Thanks to his encouragement, Koda Minare is chosen to lead the late-night radio show "Wave, Listen to Me."

Recommendation: Kariage-kun similar to Salaryman Kintaro Season 2 (2010)
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Kariage-kun(かりあげクン)

2023Japan
Adapted From A MangaComedyLifeOffice Worker Male Lead

Like Salaryman Kintaro Season 2 (2010), this drama also features Adapted From A Manga, Comedy, Life, and Office Worker Male Lead themes with a 57% similarity match.

A heartwarming comedy filled with humor, featuring a quirky office employee who causes chaos in the workplace!

Recommendation: Teio no Nagai Kyujitsu similar to Salaryman Kintaro Season 2 (2010)
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Teio no Nagai Kyujitsu(テイオーの長い休日)

2023Japan
ComedyDramaLifeMiniseries

Like Salaryman Kintaro Season 2 (2010), this drama also features Comedy, Drama, Life, and Miniseries themes with a 57% similarity match.

Is it possible for a once-popular actor to stage a successful comeback? Atsumori Daigoro, formerly hailed as the king of two-hour suspense, faces a career slump as television networks no longer produce two-hour dramas. It has been over a year since he last landed a role. One day, Yoshida Yukari, a former talent agency manager, reappears in his life. Despite being forced out of the industry seven years prior, she is determined to help Atsumori make a comeback. With her unwavering enthusiasm, she secures job opportunities for him, despite his outdated and prejudiced views. Can Atsumori reclaim his throne as the king of suspense? This heartwarming comedy follows his journey of starting anew in life. (FujiTV)

Recommendation: Coffee, Mou Ippai Ikaga Deshou similar to Salaryman Kintaro Season 2 (2010)
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Coffee, Mou Ippai Ikaga Deshou(珈琲“もう一杯”いかがでしょう)

2021Japan
Adapted From A MangaComedyDramaLifeMiniseriesShort Length SeriesWeb Series

Like Salaryman Kintaro Season 2 (2010), this drama also features Adapted From A Manga, Comedy, Drama, Life, and Miniseries themes with a 56% similarity match.

Coffee Ikaga Deshou will have a spinoff.

Recommendation: Ko Iu no ga Ii similar to Salaryman Kintaro Season 2 (2010)
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Ko Iu no ga Ii(こういうのがいい)

2023Japan
Adapted From A MangaComedyDramaLifeMiniseriesFriends With BenefitsFriendship

Like Salaryman Kintaro Season 2 (2010), this drama also features Adapted From A Manga, Comedy, Drama, Life, and Miniseries themes with a 56% similarity match.

Murata Motoki, a remote worker, decides to end his relationship with his controlling girlfriend who constantly bombards him with questions. In a similar situation, Eguchi Tomoka breaks up with her boyfriend who imposes strict rules on her behavior. Motoki and Tomoka meet at an offline event for an online game and find comfort in their relationship where they can freely discuss intimate topics. They develop a unique bond and begin a carefree and unrestricted relationship as Freedom Friends (FuriFure).

Recommendation: Stand By Me (2012) similar to Salaryman Kintaro Season 2 (2010)
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Stand By Me (2012)(守望的天空)

2012China
BusinessComedyDramaLifeFamily

Like Salaryman Kintaro Season 2 (2010), this drama also features Business, Comedy, Drama, and Life themes with a 50% similarity match.

Pu Tao is a resilient young woman who learned to be self-reliant from a young age. Her father abandoned the family, and her mother left her at a boarding school to care for her autistic brother. After 17 years of no communication, her mother reappears, leaving Pu Tao to care for two autistic children and dealing with her father's sudden return. She must navigate the challenges of her parents' betrayal while also managing her own family issues.

Recommendation: A Herbalist Affair similar to Salaryman Kintaro Season 2 (2010)
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A Herbalist Affair(情牽百子櫃)

2002Hong Kong
BusinessComedyDramaLifeRomance

Like Salaryman Kintaro Season 2 (2010), this drama also features Business, Comedy, Drama, and Life themes with a 50% similarity match.

The story revolves around Cheung Yee Fai, a cautious and observant salesman, who is tasked with supervising Ng Sin Yu, his confident secretary. Unbeknownst to him, Sin Yu is actually the daughter of the company's owner. As they spend more time together, their relationship evolves into a doomed romance between a man of modest means and a wealthy woman. Meanwhile, Dr. Geung Sum Yu, a dedicated professional, rediscovers her compassion and emotions as she falls in love with Yee Fai.

Recommendation: Hidden Treasures (2004) similar to Salaryman Kintaro Season 2 (2010)
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Hidden Treasures (2004)(翻新大少)

2004Hong Kong
BusinessComedyDramaLifeRomance

Like Salaryman Kintaro Season 2 (2010), this drama also features Business, Comedy, Drama, and Life themes with a 50% similarity match.

The series follows the story of Dai Siu Leung, played by Bobby Au Yeung, and the residents of Apliu Street in Hong Kong, known for their collection of valuable secondhand items referred to as "Hidden Treasures." Leung is a seller of electronic goods and also serves as the leader of the community. However, his leadership is challenged when a rival convinces the townspeople to elect him instead by spreading negative rumors about Leung. As a result, Leung faces financial difficulties and struggles to manage his electronics store, especially with his competitor opening a similar store right next to his.

Recommendation: Shitamachi Rocket (2011) similar to Salaryman Kintaro Season 2 (2010)
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Shitamachi Rocket (2011)(下町ロケット )

2011Japan
BusinessDramaLifeMiniseriesNovel Adaptation

Like Salaryman Kintaro Season 2 (2010), this drama also features Business, Drama, Life, and Miniseries themes with a 50% similarity match.

Tsukuda Kohei used to lead the development of a space rocket but left the Space and Astronautical Science Agency due to the rocket launch failure. He now manages Tsukuda Manufacturing, a small factory in the historic downtown area. On the other hand, Teikoku Heavy Industries unveiled plans for a homegrown rocket launch during a press event. However, the project hit a snag when Zaizen Michio, the Aerospace Division's chief, discovered that the patent for the crucial engine component technology had already been filed by Tsukuda Manufacturing. In a desperate attempt to secure the patent, Zaizen offered Tsukuda 2 billion yen. But...

Recommendation: Happy Ai to Kando no Monogatari Season 2 similar to Salaryman Kintaro Season 2 (2010)
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Happy Ai to Kando no Monogatari Season 2(ハッピー 愛と感動の物語 2)

2000Japan
Adapted From A MangaComedyDramaLifeMiniseriesAnimalDisabilityDog

Like Salaryman Kintaro Season 2 (2010), this drama also features Adapted From A Manga, Comedy, Drama, Life, and Miniseries themes with a 50% similarity match.

Based on the manga series "Happy!" by Nobuko Hama.

Recommendation: Rocket Boy similar to Salaryman Kintaro Season 2 (2010)
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Rocket Boy(ロケット・ボーイ)

2001Japan
ComedyDramaMiniseriesOffice Worker Male LeadTravel Agent Male Lead

Like Salaryman Kintaro Season 2 (2010), this drama also features Comedy, Drama, Miniseries, and Office Worker Male Lead themes with a 50% similarity match.

Kobayashi is employed at a travel agency and believes that he will have the opportunity to travel to outer space in 2001. At the age of 30, he finds himself single after his girlfriend leaves him, and it has been a year since he made a commitment to take over his father's traditional Japanese inn. Trying to avoid his father and a potential arranged marriage, Kobayashi unexpectedly ends up at a baseball stadium where he encounters two men. These men are Suzuki, a salesperson at a food service company, and Tanaka, who works at an advertising agency and is the second son in his family. Despite seeming successful at work, Tanaka is facing personal challenges of his own. Through their initial meeting, Kobayashi is able to connect with Suzuki and Tanaka on a deeper level.

Recommendation: Shinjuku Swan (2007) similar to Salaryman Kintaro Season 2 (2010)
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Shinjuku Swan (2007)(新宿スワン)

2007Japan
Adapted From A MangaComedyLifeMiniseriesAction

Like Salaryman Kintaro Season 2 (2010), this drama also features Adapted From A Manga, Comedy, Life, and Miniseries themes with a 50% similarity match.

Shiratori Tatsuhiko is employed as a talent scout for Burst, a talent agency located in Kabukicho, which is known as Shinjuku's red-light district. In this competitive industry where financial gain is paramount, Tatsuhiko faces ongoing challenges from other talent scouts and the yakuza.

Recommendation: Kurumi Yohin Ten similar to Salaryman Kintaro Season 2 (2010)
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Kurumi Yohin Ten(くるみ洋品店)

2011Japan
BusinessDramaLifeMiniseriesShort Length Series

Like Salaryman Kintaro Season 2 (2010), this drama also features Business, Drama, Life, and Miniseries themes with a 50% similarity match.

In a run-down shopping district, Shinoda Mariko stars as the owner of a clothing store with a unique talent for instantly knowing a customer's clothing size. The narrative will revolve around her interactions with various patrons. (Credit: JapanBullet)

Recommendation: Aoi Honoo similar to Salaryman Kintaro Season 2 (2010)
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Aoi Honoo(アオイホノオ)

2014Japan
Adapted From A MangaComedyDramaLifeManga Artist Male Lead

Like Salaryman Kintaro Season 2 (2010), this drama also features Adapted From A Manga, Comedy, Drama, and Life themes with a 50% similarity match.

Taking place in the early 1980s, Moyuru is a student attending an art school in Osaka. Fueled by passion and ambition, he dreams of becoming a manga artist and is filled with confidence in his talents. Morinaga Tonko, a senior at the school and manager of the badminton team that Moyuru is a part of, watches over him. As summer vacation approaches, Moyuru makes a bold choice to bring his manga creations to a publishing house in Tokyo.

Recommendation: Happy Negative Marriage similar to Salaryman Kintaro Season 2 (2010)
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Happy Negative Marriage(ハッピーネガティブマリッジ)

2014Japan
Adapted From A MangaComedyDramaMiniseriesRomance

Like Salaryman Kintaro Season 2 (2010), this drama also features Adapted From A Manga, Comedy, Drama, and Miniseries themes with a 50% similarity match.

In "Happy Negative Marriage," the protagonist is Keitaro Sato, a socially awkward 30-year-old factory worker who has never been in a serious relationship. When his parents set up an Omiai meeting with Shimako Akio, a strikingly beautiful woman who appears to be out of his league, Keitaro is taken aback. Despite their differences, Keitaro falls for Shimako instantly, and she seems open to the idea of marrying him. However, there may be a hidden secret that could jeopardize their relationship. Directed by Kenji Yokoi, this 2014 Japanese film is based on a manga by Ryuta Amazume.

Recommendation: Jimi ni Sugoi! Kouetsu Girl Kouno Etsuko...ga Inai Suiyoubi similar to Salaryman Kintaro Season 2 (2010)
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Jimi ni Sugoi! Kouetsu Girl Kouno Etsuko...ga Inai Suiyoubi(地味にスゴイ!校閲ガール・河野悦子 …がいない水曜日)

2016Japan
BusinessComedyLifeMiniseriesShort Length Series

Like Salaryman Kintaro Season 2 (2010), this drama also features Business, Comedy, Life, and Miniseries themes with a 50% similarity match.

Yoneoka and Fujiiwa collaborate on editing a novel in the tranquil office of the proofreading department while Etsuko is on her yearly break. The storyline of the novel starts to play out vividly in their minds, leading to continuous critique from the two proofreaders as the dramatic scenes unfold.

Recommendation: Zenryoku Shissou similar to Salaryman Kintaro Season 2 (2010)
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Zenryoku Shissou(全力失踪)

2017Japan
BusinessDramaLifeMiniseriesFamily

Like Salaryman Kintaro Season 2 (2010), this drama also features Business, Drama, Life, and Miniseries themes with a 50% similarity match.

Isoyama Takeshi, a temporary worker at a company, receives news from his employer that he will remain on a fixed-term contract with no possibility of becoming a permanent staff member. At home, his wife Seiko and 12-year-old daughter Nanami often criticize him. Adding to his troubles, a real estate investment he made secretly ends up with unexpected consequences, leaving him struggling to keep up with mounting interest payments. Encountering a mysterious elderly woman, he hatches a plan to vanish for 7 years in order to be legally declared dead and start anew.

Recommendation: Machikouba no Onna similar to Salaryman Kintaro Season 2 (2010)
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Machikouba no Onna(マチ工場のオンナ)

2017Japan
BusinessDramaLifeMiniseriesFamily

Like Salaryman Kintaro Season 2 (2010), this drama also features Business, Drama, Life, and Miniseries themes with a 50% similarity match.

Arimoto Hikari, a 32-year-old woman who is married with a son, visits her father Taizo after he collapses from overworking. The doctor informs Hikari that her father only has 4 days to live. Despite her initial resistance, Hikari decides to take over her father's company as he had originally intended for her. However, she encounters challenges such as her husband traveling to America for work and facing opposition from some employees like Katsumata and Junzo. This story is inspired by Suwa Takako's novel "Machi Koba no Musume."

Recommendation: Miyamoto Kara Kimi e (2018) similar to Salaryman Kintaro Season 2 (2010)
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Miyamoto Kara Kimi e (2018)(宮本から君へ)

2018Japan
Adapted From A MangaBusinessComedyDramaRomance

Like Salaryman Kintaro Season 2 (2010), this drama also features Adapted From A Manga, Business, Comedy, and Drama themes with a 50% similarity match.

The plot centers around Miyamoto, a fresh-faced businessman employed at a company that sells office supplies. Despite feeling frustrated by his perceived lack of importance, he continues to strive forward. This information is sourced from ANN and is based on the manga series "Miyamoto kara Kimi e" created by Hideki Arai.

Recommendation: Hitori de Nomeru mon! similar to Salaryman Kintaro Season 2 (2010)
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Hitori de Nomeru mon!(ひとりで飲めるもん!)

2021Japan
Adapted From A MangaComedyDramaLifeMiniseriesFoodHardworking Female LeadOffice Worker Female Lead

Like Salaryman Kintaro Season 2 (2010), this drama also features Adapted From A Manga, Comedy, Drama, Life, and Miniseries themes with a 50% similarity match.

Mei Benikawa, aged 28, is employed in the public relations sector of a beauty company. She is not only attractive but also excels in her role, leading to her promotion as the head of the public relations team at a young age. Mei's colleagues sometimes envy her, spreading rumors that she strictly adheres to a healthy diet to maintain her looks. However, in reality, Mei indulges in alcohol alone at a budget-friendly chain eatery on her way home from work as a way to reward herself for her hard work. This solitary indulgence serves as motivation for Mei to face the challenges of the next day.

Recommendation: Money's Fool similar to Salaryman Kintaro Season 2 (2010)
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Money's Fool(マネーの馬鹿)

2021Japan
BusinessComedyLifeMiniseriesFriendship

Like Salaryman Kintaro Season 2 (2010), this drama also features Business, Comedy, Life, and Miniseries themes with a 50% similarity match.

A series of discussions focused on financial matters. In light of the emergence of negative interest rates, it is essential to strategize on how to grow your savings. Endlessly saving money is not a sustainable solution, especially with uncertainties around retirement funds and job security. In this challenging environment, everyone faces their unique financial circumstances. The narrative revolves around three youths grappling with personal financial challenges hindering their saving efforts.

Recommendation: Hotel: Next Door similar to Salaryman Kintaro Season 2 (2010)
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Hotel: Next Door(HOTEL -NEXT DOOR-)

2022Japan
Adapted From A MangaBusinessDramaMiniseriesHotel Setting

Like Salaryman Kintaro Season 2 (2010), this drama also features Adapted From A Manga, Business, Drama, and Miniseries themes with a 50% similarity match.

Taking place during a time of fierce competition in the hotel industry, the story portrays the downfall and struggles faced by Hotel Platon. (Wowow in Japan)

Recommendation: Kyo kara Hitman (2023) similar to Salaryman Kintaro Season 2 (2010)
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Kyo kara Hitman (2023)(今日からヒットマン)

2023Japan
Adapted From A MangaComedyDramaMiniseriesOffice Worker Male LeadActionCrimeHitman Male Lead

Like Salaryman Kintaro Season 2 (2010), this drama also features Adapted From A Manga, Comedy, Drama, Miniseries, and Office Worker Male Lead themes with a 50% similarity match.

Inaba Tokichi, a regular office worker, finds himself unintentionally implicated in the demise of a renowned assassin

Recommendation: Ryosangata Riko: Mo Hitori no Puramo Joshi no Jinsei Kumitate Ki similar to Salaryman Kintaro Season 2 (2010)
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Ryosangata Riko: Mo Hitori no Puramo Joshi no Jinsei Kumitate Ki(量産型リコ -もう1人のプラモ女子の人生組み立て記-)

2023Japan
BusinessDramaLifeMiniseriesWorkplace Setting

Like Salaryman Kintaro Season 2 (2010), this drama also features Business, Drama, Life, and Miniseries themes with a 50% similarity match.

Komukai Riko embarks on the "Dream Crazy" project with her university peers Shinji and Asai. She presents her service idea to Inuzuka from the startup support program "Dog Run", but faces a setback when her proposal receives a critical evaluation. Additionally, she questions the term "mass production type" used by Nakano Kyoko, a member of Dog Run. Riko is encouraged to explore new ideas and stumbles upon a model shop while taking a different route than usual. With the encouragement of the shop owner, Yassan, she decides to try her hand at creating plastic models.

Recommendation: Truck Girl similar to Salaryman Kintaro Season 2 (2010)
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Truck Girl(トラックガール)

2023Japan
ComedyDramaLifeMiniseriesTruck Driver Female Lead

Like Salaryman Kintaro Season 2 (2010), this drama also features Comedy, Drama, Life, and Miniseries themes with a 50% similarity match.

Rewritten text: Kurate Jun, a young truck driver in the predominantly male truck logistics field, navigates her daily routine with a positive attitude. She finds solace in unwinding with drinks after work to alleviate her fatigue. (brokensubs.wordpress.com)

Recommendation: I Hate Going to Work similar to Salaryman Kintaro Season 2 (2010)
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I Hate Going to Work(회사 가기 싫어)

2019South Korea
BusinessComedyDramaLifeOffice Worker Male LeadMockumentaryOffice SettingWorkplace Setting

Like Salaryman Kintaro Season 2 (2010), this drama also features Business, Comedy, Drama, Life, and Office Worker Male Lead themes with a 50% similarity match.

A realistic office drama portraying individuals reluctant to head to their jobs, which will strike a chord with typical office employees. (HanCinema)

Recommendation: Afro Tanaka (2019) similar to Salaryman Kintaro Season 2 (2010)
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Afro Tanaka (2019)(アフロ田中)

2019Japan
Adapted From A MangaComedyLifeMiniseriesRomance

Like Salaryman Kintaro Season 2 (2010), this drama also features Adapted From A Manga, Comedy, Life, and Miniseries themes with a 50% similarity match.

Inspired by the manga created by Masaharu Noritsuke, this narrative follows the distinctive everyday experiences of a young man with an afro. Tanaka relocates to Tokyo for his job, where he encounters an attractive woman during a Goukon (a group dating event). This tale revolves around their journey.

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Shitamachi Rocket(下町ロケット)

2015Japan
BusinessDramaLifeMiniseriesNovel Adaptation

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Kohei Tsukuda used to work for the Aerospace and Science Exploration Agency before taking over his father's small factory, Tsukuda Industries. Despite facing challenges in his relationship with his daughter Rina, Tsukuda Industries has seen some improvement in its operations. However, Tsukuda's focus on developing a rocket engine has led to a decline in business. The situation worsens when a major client suddenly decides to stop working with Tsukuda Industries and the company gets sued by a competitor, Nakashima Industries, for patent infringement. This results in damage to Tsukuda Industries' reputation and financial struggles with banks. In the midst of these difficulties, Teikoku Heavy Industries offers to purchase a patent held by Tsukuda Industries for 2 billion yen.

Recommendation: Imadoki no Wakai Mon wa similar to Salaryman Kintaro Season 2 (2010)
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Imadoki no Wakai Mon wa(今どきの若いモンは)

2022Japan
Adapted From A MangaComedyDramaLifeMiniseriesOffice Worker Male LeadAge GapAge GapBoss-Employee RelationshipNice Female LeadOffice SettingOffice Worker Female LeadWorkplace Setting

Like Salaryman Kintaro Season 2 (2010), this drama also features Adapted From A Manga, Comedy, Drama, Life, Miniseries, and Office Worker Male Lead themes with a 46% similarity match.

Ishizawa Hajime is the head of the sales department at a trading company. The younger staff members express discontent with issues such as working overtime and a lack of innovative practices. Ishizawa Hajime gives them a stern look, causing the young employees to scatter. A new employee, Mugita Ayumi, joins Ishizawa Hajime's sales team. She struggles to adapt to the new work environment, finding solace only when she eats her lunch alone at her desk. One day, while enjoying her solitary lunch as usual, Ishizawa Hajime unexpectedly appears before her.

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Isobe Isobee Monogatari: Ukiyo wa Tsurai yo(磯部磯兵衛物語~浮世はつらいよ~)

2024Japan
Adapted From A MangaComedyDramaLifeMiniseriesEdo PeriodHistoricalHistorical FictionSamurai Male Lead

Like Salaryman Kintaro Season 2 (2010), this drama also features Adapted From A Manga, Comedy, Drama, Life, and Miniseries themes with a 45% similarity match.

Isobe Isobee is a student at a samurai school who aspires to become a renowned samurai, yet he constantly attempts to avoid putting in effort on a daily basis

Recommendation: Salaryman Kintaro Season 2 (2000) similar to Salaryman Kintaro Season 2 (2010)
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Salaryman Kintaro Season 2 (2000)(サラリーマン金太郎 2)

2000Japan
Adapted From A MangaBusinessDramaLifeOffice Worker Male LeadActionCorruptionFriendshipSocial Issues

Like Salaryman Kintaro Season 2 (2010), this drama also features Adapted From A Manga, Business, Drama, Life, and Office Worker Male Lead themes with a 45% similarity match.

Yajima Kintaro arrives in Tokyo and is recruited by Yamato Construction Company after rescuing the CEO. A former motorcycle gang leader, Kintaro is known for his strong principles and direct approach, never hesitating to speak his mind to his superiors. While this may rub some people the wrong way, his integrity proves crucial when the company faces internal corruption.

Recommendation: Saboriman Kantarou similar to Salaryman Kintaro Season 2 (2010)
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Saboriman Kantarou(さぼリーマン)

2017Japan
Adapted From A MangaComedyDramaLifeOffice Worker Male LeadBlogger Male LeadEccentric Male LeadFoodFoodie Male Lead

Like Salaryman Kintaro Season 2 (2010), this drama also features Adapted From A Manga, Comedy, Drama, Life, and Office Worker Male Lead themes with a 45% similarity match.

Ametani Kantarou is a good-looking, glasses-wearing single man employed at a publishing firm. Despite being viewed by his coworkers as a reliable and efficient employee, he actually often skips work to indulge in eating desserts. (mangaupdates) Derived from the manga "Saboriman Ametani Kantarou" written by Tensei Hagiwara and illustrated by Abidi Inoue.

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The Swimsuit Saga(乘风踏浪)

2024China
BusinessComedyDramaLifeFamilySlight Romance

Like Salaryman Kintaro Season 2 (2010), this drama also features Business, Comedy, Drama, and Life themes with a 44% similarity match.

Recommendation: O.L.B.B. Season 2 similar to Salaryman Kintaro Season 2 (2010)
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O.L.B.B. Season 2(OLヴィジュアル系 2)

2001Japan
Adapted From A MangaComedyDramaLifeFriendshipWeight Loss

Like Salaryman Kintaro Season 2 (2010), this drama also features Adapted From A Manga, Comedy, Drama, and Life themes with a 44% similarity match.

Mae, a fictional character who heavily relies on makeup, has recently experienced a significant weight gain, reaching a total of 120kg. The upcoming storyline will focus on her journey towards a drastic weight loss transformation.

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Prince Iida Yoshimi(おとりよせ王子 飯田好実)

2013Japan
Adapted From A MangaComedyLifeMiniseriesCookingFood

Like Salaryman Kintaro Season 2 (2010), this drama also features Adapted From A Manga, Comedy, Life, and Miniseries themes with a 44% similarity match.

Yoshimi Iida, a quiet office employee, eagerly anticipates Wednesdays without extra work so she can indulge in ordering gourmet food items from various regions through mail-order services and having them delivered by a courier

Recommendation: Osaka Kanjousen Part 2 similar to Salaryman Kintaro Season 2 (2010)
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Osaka Kanjousen Part 2(大阪環状線 ひと駅ごとの愛物語 Part2)

2017Japan
ComedyDramaLifeMiniseriesAnthologyRomance

Like Salaryman Kintaro Season 2 (2010), this drama also features Comedy, Drama, Life, and Miniseries themes with a 44% similarity match.

In every populated area, there exists a community. Districts are interconnected by trains, with stations serving as meeting points for people and opportunities for love to blossom. This series consists of 10 episodes showcasing various love stories - romantic, familial, friendly, and hometown love - all centered around different train stations along the Osaka Loop line. (jdramas.wordpress)

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Medamayaki no Kimi Itsu Tsubusu?(目玉焼きの黄身 いつつぶす?)

2017Japan
Adapted From A MangaComedyLifeMiniseriesFoodRomance

Like Salaryman Kintaro Season 2 (2010), this drama also features Adapted From A Manga, Comedy, Life, and Miniseries themes with a 44% similarity match.

Jirou Tamiyamaru, the main character, has a unique fascination with the art of eating that sets him apart from others. The comedic drama humorously showcases his struggles and quirks when it comes to dining etiquette compared to those around him. (ANN)