Sawako: Sore wa, Hatenaki Fukushuu - Asian drama recommendation
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Sawako: Sore wa, Hatenaki Fukushuu(サワコ ~それは、果てなき復讐)

2022Japan
Artist Female LeadArtist Supporting CharacterBrother-Sister RelationshipDetective Supporting CharacterDramaHorrorIllustrator Female LeadInner MonologueJournalist Supporting CharacterManipulative Female LeadMild Sexual ContentReporter Supporting CharacterRomanceThriller

Otokawa Machika is faced with the loss of her potential lover, Hatta Yukito. Fukai Sawako, Yukito's ex-partner, unexpectedly moves in with Machika. Despite being cheerful and intelligent, Sawako's occasional displays of madness begin to affect those around her. The madness starts to influence Machika's younger brother Otokawa Kensuke, detective OtsuShinji, Kensuke's classmate Igarashi Nono, and reporter Makihara Kazuomi. As Sawako targets those close to Machika, the reasons behind her actions become unclear. Is it a quest for revenge over losing Yukito, or is there a deeper motive at play? The unfolding events reveal a chilling tale of women's "revenge", "jealousy", and "lust for control".

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Sawako Sore Wa Hatenaki Fukushuu

Recommendation: Saiai similar to Sawako: Sore wa, Hatenaki Fukushuu
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Saiai(最愛)

2021Japan
Detective Supporting CharacterDramaReporter Supporting CharacterRomanceThrillerBusiness IndustryBusinesswoman Female LeadCEO Female LeadInvestigationLawyer Supporting CharacterMysteryPharmaceutical IndustrySuspenseWorkplace Setting

Like Sawako: Sore wa, Hatenaki Fukushuu, this drama also features Detective Supporting Character, Drama, Reporter Supporting Character, Romance, and Thriller themes with a 22% similarity match.

In a gripping romantic tale, Sanada Rio, a successful businesswoman, finds herself entangled in a murder investigation as a key witness. Her first love, a detective determined to uncover the truth, and a lawyer dedicated to protecting her, become crucial players in the unfolding drama. Flashback to 2006, when a disappearance rocked the quiet town of Rio's childhood. Now, fifteen years later, the past returns as the individual linked to the case resurfaces in Rio's life, forcing her to confront long-buried memories.

Recommendation: Priest similar to Sawako: Sore wa, Hatenaki Fukushuu
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Priest(프리스트)

2018South Korea
Detective Supporting CharacterDramaHorrorRomanceThrillerCatholicismChurch SettingEmotionally Strong Female LeadEmotionally Strong Male LeadExorcist Male LeadNurse Supporting CharacterPriest Male LeadPriest Supporting CharacterPsychiatrist Supporting Character

Like Sawako: Sore wa, Hatenaki Fukushuu, this drama also features Detective Supporting Character, Drama, Horror, Romance, and Thriller themes with a 22% similarity match.

Oh Soo Min is an enthusiastic young Catholic priest connected to the 634 Regia, an organization recognized for performing unofficial exorcisms

Recommendation: Goddess Bless You from Death similar to Sawako: Sore wa, Hatenaki Fukushuu
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Goddess Bless You from Death(สิงสาลาตาย)

2025Thailand
Detective Supporting CharacterDramaHorrorRomanceThrillerDetective Male LeadFantasyGay RomanceGhost-seeing Male LeadInvestigationLGBTQ+MysteryNovel AdaptationSuspense

Like Sawako: Sore wa, Hatenaki Fukushuu, this drama also features Detective Supporting Character, Drama, Horror, Romance, and Thriller themes with a 22% similarity match.

Thup, a young orphan endowed with remarkable senses, finds himself drawn into a decades-spanning murder investigation alongside Singha, a more pragmatic individual who dismisses anything related to the supernatural. However, the complexities they encounter challenge rationality; the case is intertwined with age-old beliefs, mystical influences, and the most sinister aspects of human longing. Every five years, new victims are enticed by their faith—lured to temples through spiritual fervor, only to end up being sacrificed in a malevolent ritual designed to extend the killer's lifespan. Thup and Singha must merge forensic analysis with ancient magic, confronting dangers that are both seen and unseen. As the truth emerges, the barriers between them begin to dissolve, leading to an unexpected closeness between these once-reluctant partners.

Recommendation: Feng Kuang De Pian Ju similar to Sawako: Sore wa, Hatenaki Fukushuu
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Feng Kuang De Pian Ju(疯狂的骗局)

2010China
DramaRomanceThrillerSuspense

Like Sawako: Sore wa, Hatenaki Fukushuu, this drama also features Drama, Romance, and Thriller themes with a 20% similarity match.

Recommendation: Love Is Love in the End similar to Sawako: Sore wa, Hatenaki Fukushuu
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Love Is Love in the End(爱就爱到底)

2010China
DramaRomanceThrillerSuspense

Like Sawako: Sore wa, Hatenaki Fukushuu, this drama also features Drama, Romance, and Thriller themes with a 20% similarity match.

Recommendation: Rage of Love similar to Sawako: Sore wa, Hatenaki Fukushuu
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Rage of Love(怒海情仇)

2013China
DramaRomanceThrillerSuspense

Like Sawako: Sore wa, Hatenaki Fukushuu, this drama also features Drama, Romance, and Thriller themes with a 20% similarity match.

In 1927, the Kuomintang rebels orchestrated the "April 15th Incident" in Guangzhou. Cheng Yihai, the head of Yihai Shipping, the largest maritime company in Guangzhou, was assassinated by Kuomintang soldier Xiang Guoqiang under the guise of the "Green Party". Xiang Guoqiang then proceeded to hunt down and kill Cheng Yihai's three siblings - Cheng Tao, Cheng Yi, and Cheng Yun - who each fled separately. Cheng Tao, the eldest brother, resolved to enlist in the Huangpu Military Academy to seek vengeance against Xiang Guoqiang. Cheng Yi, the second brother, found work at the docks and secretly joined the underground branch of the Communist Party of China before securing a position at Wanli Shipping. Cheng Yun, the youngest sister, was taken in by a performer during her escape and lived on the streets. Several years later, the three siblings from the Cheng family embarked on a quest for retribution.

Recommendation: Mysterious Summer similar to Sawako: Sore wa, Hatenaki Fukushuu
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Mysterious Summer(不可思议的夏天)

2014China
DramaHorrorRomanceThrillerAnthologyInvestigationMelodramaMysterySuspenseWeb Series

Like Sawako: Sore wa, Hatenaki Fukushuu, this drama also features Drama, Horror, Romance, and Thriller themes with a 20% similarity match.

The depths of strangers' hearts hold mysteries that remain unknown to others. If one could glimpse their perspective, what revelations would unfold? Within the residents of Beijing, there exist worlds of ambition, deceit, yearning, distrust, terror, affection, and animosity. Each of the fifteen individuals inhabiting the city carries what appears to be a distinct tale, yet their lives may be intertwined in ways yet to be discovered.

Recommendation: Yu Xue Ji Zhe similar to Sawako: Sore wa, Hatenaki Fukushuu
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Yu Xue Ji Zhe(浴血记者)

2009China
DramaRomanceThrillerSuspense

Like Sawako: Sore wa, Hatenaki Fukushuu, this drama also features Drama, Romance, and Thriller themes with a 20% similarity match.

Recommendation: Hard Fate similar to Sawako: Sore wa, Hatenaki Fukushuu
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Hard Fate(翡翠戀曲)

2004Hong Kong
DramaRomanceThrillerSuspense

Like Sawako: Sore wa, Hatenaki Fukushuu, this drama also features Drama, Romance, and Thriller themes with a 20% similarity match.

After receiving guidance from her aunt, Flora discovers that possessing a pair of unique jade stones can bring balance into one's life. Unfortunately, her aunt has misplaced one of the jades and is desperate to reunite them before she passes away. With determination, Flora successfully tracks down the missing jade and reunites the pair. However, after this event, Flora begins experiencing unsettling nightmares that appear to convey a significant message.

Recommendation: Barrack O'Karma similar to Sawako: Sore wa, Hatenaki Fukushuu
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Barrack O'Karma(金宵大廈)

2019Hong Kong
DramaHorrorRomanceThrillerCurseInvestigationMysterySupernaturalSupernatural PhenomenaSuspense

Like Sawako: Sore wa, Hatenaki Fukushuu, this drama also features Drama, Horror, Romance, and Thriller themes with a 20% similarity match.

The plot centers around the otherworldly experiences of 10 individuals, such as the puzzling vanishing of a single mother's child, the peculiar behavior of a bookstore proprietor, a fanatical otaku observing his neighbor, and the sudden arrival of a young wife pushing a closed baby stroller. (JayneStars)

Recommendation: Ming Xing Wei Qing similar to Sawako: Sore wa, Hatenaki Fukushuu
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Ming Xing Wei Qing(明星危情)

2009China
DramaRomanceThrillerSuspenseWeb Series

Like Sawako: Sore wa, Hatenaki Fukushuu, this drama also features Drama, Romance, and Thriller themes with a 19% similarity match.

During a film and television awards ceremony, actress He Xiao Hui once again took home the award for best actress, marking a peak in her career. She quickly rose to fame with the media's coverage and the intense adoration of her loyal fans. However, He Xiao Hui's joy was short-lived as she stumbled upon images of her husband Zhao Zi Jian being unfaithful. Struggling to come to terms with this betrayal, the couple decided to part ways through a divorce. Little did He Xiao Hui know, there were sinister forces at play behind Zhao Zi Jian's decision to end their marriage.

Recommendation: 7 Days in Life similar to Sawako: Sore wa, Hatenaki Fukushuu
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7 Days in Life(隔離七日情)

2011Hong Kong
DramaRomanceThrillerMelodramaSuspense

Like Sawako: Sore wa, Hatenaki Fukushuu, this drama also features Drama, Romance, and Thriller themes with a 19% similarity match.

Calvin and Christy, two skilled criminals, find themselves isolated in Wonderful Harbour Hotel for a week following the identification of a guest with H1N1 by the Hong Kong authorities. While at the hotel, the duo interacts with a police officer, a bellhop, a sex worker, a journalist, a notorious thief, and various affluent and less fortunate guests and staff members who form unlikely connections during their time in quarantine.

Recommendation: Lobbyist similar to Sawako: Sore wa, Hatenaki Fukushuu
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Lobbyist(로비스트 (说客))

2007South Korea
DramaRomanceThrillerActionSuspense

Like Sawako: Sore wa, Hatenaki Fukushuu, this drama also features Drama, Romance, and Thriller themes with a 19% similarity match.

This drama revolves around a female lobbyist navigating the world of global arms dealers. Kang Tae Hyuk is the heir to a leading arms manufacturing firm in Korea. He is a young entrepreneur with an impeccable appearance and eloquent speech. Possessing a natural talent for lobbying, he is also an expert strategist. His ambition is to dominate the entire Asian market.

Recommendation: Love Insurance similar to Sawako: Sore wa, Hatenaki Fukushuu
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Love Insurance(情爱保险)

2007China
DramaRomanceThrillerInsurance IndustrySuspense

Like Sawako: Sore wa, Hatenaki Fukushuu, this drama also features Drama, Romance, and Thriller themes with a 19% similarity match.

The insurance industry is often compared to a game of chance, where policyholders wager that something will happen while insurance companies bet against it. In this analogy, insurance companies are seen as the main players, with some insurers taking advantage of the situation. Leading life consultants are likened to judges in this scenario, with characters like Tong Wish, Tang Tianshou, and Gao Ming playing the role of life insurance consultants at the forefront. (Sina)

Recommendation: The Best Man similar to Sawako: Sore wa, Hatenaki Fukushuu
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The Best Man(乘龙赘婿)

2024China
DramaRomanceThrillerShort Length SeriesSuspenseWeb Series

Like Sawako: Sore wa, Hatenaki Fukushuu, this drama also features Drama, Romance, and Thriller themes with a 18% similarity match.

Chen Zhuo, the heir, disguises himself as a security guard at Xu Mei Ying's company in order to investigate his mother's mysterious death. However, he finds himself unexpectedly becoming her son-in-law and living with her. At the same time, his twin brother Chen Yue pretends to be him to claim the family fortune. As the family's expectations weigh heavily on him, he must confront lies and strive for a new beginning.

Recommendation: Split Second similar to Sawako: Sore wa, Hatenaki Fukushuu
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Split Second(爭分奪秒)

2004Hong Kong
DramaRomanceThrillerActionCrimeSuspense

Like Sawako: Sore wa, Hatenaki Fukushuu, this drama also features Drama, Romance, and Thriller themes with a 18% similarity match.

Recommendation: Into Thin Air similar to Sawako: Sore wa, Hatenaki Fukushuu
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Into Thin Air(人間蒸發 / 人间蒸发)

2005Hong Kong
DramaRomanceThrillerInvestigationMysterySuspense

Like Sawako: Sore wa, Hatenaki Fukushuu, this drama also features Drama, Romance, and Thriller themes with a 18% similarity match.

Michael Miu, portraying the character Ko Chung Ching, left his position as a police officer to establish a private detective agency following the disappearance of his son, Tsun Sing. This happened while Miu was investigating the "Rose Killer" case. His team consists of Power Chan as Man Kai Ching Super, Bernice Liu as Man Tai Po, and Vivien Yeo as Lam Yan Yan. Kenneth Ma plays a police officer who becomes involved in the "Rose Killer" investigation alongside Miu. Ching continues the search for his son, meeting Melissa Ng's character Lai Siu, who manages a group of part-time actors. Lai Siu discovers her connection to Sing's disappearance and agrees to assist in locating him out of feelings of guilt.

Recommendation: Greed Mask similar to Sawako: Sore wa, Hatenaki Fukushuu
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Greed Mask(謎情家族)

2006Hong Kong
DramaRomanceThrillerInvestigationMysterySuspense

Like Sawako: Sore wa, Hatenaki Fukushuu, this drama also features Drama, Romance, and Thriller themes with a 18% similarity match.

Ko Fung is the heir to a successful cosmetics company, where his girlfriend Lok Pui Pui serves as the brand ambassador. During a promotional event for their new makeup line, Pui Pui shocked everyone by appearing in a red traditional dress instead of the planned wedding gown, before suddenly collapsing. Rumors spread that she may have been targeted by the vengeful spirit of a deceased celebrity, known for inspiring copycat suicides. Si To San, a company employee, was later invited to dinner at Ko Fung's home by his father, who claimed to be close friends with Si To San's uncle. Tragically, Ko Fung's father was discovered dead in his study weeks later. With numerous suspects in the mix, it is now up to Ko Fung, Si To San, and Zhou Yee Tong to solve the mystery, unless one of them is the culprit themselves.

Recommendation: Dear X similar to Sawako: Sore wa, Hatenaki Fukushuu
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Dear X(To.엑스)

2024South Korea
DramaRomanceThrillerShort Length SeriesSuspenseWeb Series

Like Sawako: Sore wa, Hatenaki Fukushuu, this drama also features Drama, Romance, and Thriller themes with a 18% similarity match.

Ji Yeon, whose life was devastated by untrue gossip, decides to seek vengeance against her former close friend, Yu Mi. (Shortime)

Recommendation: Lu Xiang Dai similar to Sawako: Sore wa, Hatenaki Fukushuu
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Lu Xiang Dai(录像带)

2006China
DramaRomanceThrillerInvestigationMysterySuspense

Like Sawako: Sore wa, Hatenaki Fukushuu, this drama also features Drama, Romance, and Thriller themes with a 18% similarity match.

The plot revolves around the rivalry between a female offender and a policewoman. The narrative adheres to the prevailing theme of mystery and suspense dramas, with the discovery of a recording or video tape serving as a crucial clue to uncover the origins of the female criminal's misdeeds. Additionally, a romantic subplot between Lian Hai and Ning Jie intensifies the suspense of the storyline.

Recommendation: C.I.D. similar to Sawako: Sore wa, Hatenaki Fukushuu
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C.I.D.(刑警2人組)

2006China
DramaRomanceThrillerActionCrimeSuspense

Like Sawako: Sore wa, Hatenaki Fukushuu, this drama also features Drama, Romance, and Thriller themes with a 18% similarity match.

Recommendation: Million Bride similar to Sawako: Sore wa, Hatenaki Fukushuu
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Million Bride(真爱之百万新娘)

2006China
DramaRomanceThrillerFamilyMultiple MainsSuspense

Like Sawako: Sore wa, Hatenaki Fukushuu, this drama also features Drama, Romance, and Thriller themes with a 18% similarity match.

Recommendation: Mi Wu You Xi Zhi Sheng Ju similar to Sawako: Sore wa, Hatenaki Fukushuu
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Mi Wu You Xi Zhi Sheng Ju(迷雾游戏之生局)

2025China
Brother-Sister RelationshipDramaRomanceThrillerDeath GameDeath Of A Main CharacterFilmed VerticallyHidden AgendaLovers SeparatedSad RomanceShort Length SeriesVillain Female LeadVillain Male Lead

Like Sawako: Sore wa, Hatenaki Fukushuu, this drama also features Brother-Sister Relationship, Drama, Romance, and Thriller themes with a 17% similarity match.

He roamed among the five individuals, extending compassion to each one and forging strong connections with them before sending them plummeting into an endless abyss. As he approached the group of five individuals ahead, a perplexing rationale was on the verge of surfacing.

Recommendation: Loving the Lie similar to Sawako: Sore wa, Hatenaki Fukushuu
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Loving the Lie(勾心)

2025China
Artist Female LeadArtist Supporting CharacterRomanceThrillerBrief NudityFlashback To PastMysteryPainter Female LeadPainter Supporting CharacterPsychopath Supporting CharacterReturn To HometownSchemeShort Length Series

Like Sawako: Sore wa, Hatenaki Fukushuu, this drama also features Artist Female Lead, Artist Supporting Character, Romance, and Thriller themes with a 17% similarity match.

Skilled artist Xin Yi comes back to her native town to investigate a family calamity. Pretending to be an up-and-coming painter, she focuses on a wealthy art collector associated with her history. As his son proposes a covert partnership for influence, they engage in a risky scheme of deceit, causing chaos in a supposedly peaceful community.

Recommendation: Barrack O'Karma 1968 similar to Sawako: Sore wa, Hatenaki Fukushuu
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Barrack O'Karma 1968(金宵大廈2)

2022Hong Kong
DramaHorrorRomanceThrillerArchitect Male LeadFantasyInvestigationKidnappingMother-Daughter RelationshipMysteryPsychiatrist Female LeadSupernaturalSuspense

Like Sawako: Sore wa, Hatenaki Fukushuu, this drama also features Drama, Horror, Romance, and Thriller themes with a 17% similarity match.

Ella and her boyfriend Maurice, who works as a barista, are not a popular couple. One day, Maurice mysteriously disappeared in the Golden Night Building and underwent a drastic change in personality, almost as if he had transformed into a different person. Determined to uncover the truth behind his disappearance, Ella ventured deep into the Golden Night Building. Within the building, a series of peculiar events unfolded, including an e-racing team entering the virtual world to rescue their teammates, a heartbreaking mother-daughter story, a case involving a kidnapping that may or may not be real, and the emergence of comet particles triggered by insanity. Despite facing these challenges, Maurice and Ella's love for each other grew stronger, as they believed they were meant to be together by fate. However, Ella soon realized that her feelings were not for the real Maurice, but for the alternate version of him that existed within the Golden Night Building.

Recommendation: Fukushuu no Miboujin similar to Sawako: Sore wa, Hatenaki Fukushuu
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Fukushuu no Miboujin(復讐の未亡人)

2022Japan
DramaMild Sexual ContentRomanceThrillerContract Employee Female LeadDeathDeath Of A HusbandOffice SettingOffice Worker Female LeadRevengeSuicideSuspenseWorkplace Setting

Like Sawako: Sore wa, Hatenaki Fukushuu, this drama also features Drama, Mild Sexual Content, Romance, and Thriller themes with a 17% 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

Recommendation: Love's Lies similar to Sawako: Sore wa, Hatenaki Fukushuu
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Love's Lies(真爱的谎言)

2018China
DramaRomanceThrillerDrug TraffickingInvestigationMysterySuspense

Like Sawako: Sore wa, Hatenaki Fukushuu, this drama also features Drama, Romance, and Thriller themes with a 17% similarity match.

A narrative about an undercover agent infiltrating a dangerous drug organization in order to dismantle it. The life of Dou Dou, a regular office worker, is disrupted when she receives a package containing illegal drugs from her ex-fiancé Jin Yuan, who disappeared on their wedding day seven years ago. Instead of going to the authorities, Dou Dou decides to confront Jin Yuan herself. Detective Qiao Liang has been monitoring Jin Yuan due to suspicions of his involvement in various criminal activities, including drug distribution and money laundering. Dou Dou, still attached to her ex, tries to help him start a new life without realizing that he is actually an undercover police officer.

Recommendation: Woman of Dignity similar to Sawako: Sore wa, Hatenaki Fukushuu
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Woman of Dignity(품위있는 그녀)

2017South Korea
Artist Supporting CharacterDramaRomanceThrillerCaregiver Female LeadDishonest Female LeadEmotionally Strong Female LeadFashion Designer Female LeadFemale Centered PlotFortune Teller Supporting CharacterMarried Female LeadMistress Female LeadMysteryProtective Female Lead

Like Sawako: Sore wa, Hatenaki Fukushuu, this drama also features Artist Supporting Character, Drama, Romance, and Thriller themes with a 17% similarity match.

Ah Jin possesses everything; charm, affluence, power, and the esteem of her father-in-law, the chief executive of a paper products firm

Recommendation: Night of Love with You similar to Sawako: Sore wa, Hatenaki Fukushuu
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Night of Love with You(夜色倾心)

2022China
DramaInner MonologueManipulative Female LeadRomanceCohabitationComedyEnemies To LoversFantasyIllegitimate Male LeadKidnappingRich Male LeadShort Length SeriesSmart Female LeadWeb Series

Like Sawako: Sore wa, Hatenaki Fukushuu, this drama also features Drama, Inner Monologue, Manipulative Female Lead, and Romance themes with a 17% similarity match.

In the new comic "Night of Love with You," manga character Qi Qi transitions from playing antagonist female supporting roles to becoming the heroine Luo Qing. With the male lead mysteriously gone, the supporting female character advancing, and the male antagonist left without a love interest, Qi Qi must now navigate her way to finding happiness in this unexpected turn of events.

Recommendation: Light Chaser Rescue similar to Sawako: Sore wa, Hatenaki Fukushuu
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Light Chaser Rescue(追光者)

2022China
Brother-Sister RelationshipDramaRomanceThrillerActionDisasterDoctor Female LeadEarthquakeFather-Daughter RelationshipLawyer Male LeadMale Chases Female FirstMultiple CouplesRescue MissionRescue Team

Like Sawako: Sore wa, Hatenaki Fukushuu, this drama also features Brother-Sister Relationship, Drama, Romance, and Thriller themes with a 17% similarity match.

Following a catastrophic earthquake in Xichuan, lawyer Luo Ben ventures into the affected area in search of his younger sister Luo Yuan, who is both mute and new friend of Xiong Fei

Recommendation: Love Star similar to Sawako: Sore wa, Hatenaki Fukushuu
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Love Star(你是我的漫天繁星)

2023China
Brother-Sister RelationshipDramaInner MonologueRomanceChairman Male LeadHidden AgendaHigh-TechInventor Supporting CharacterMysteryNurse Female LeadPersonal Assistant Female LeadSci-FiShort Length SeriesWarm Female Lead

Like Sawako: Sore wa, Hatenaki Fukushuu, this drama also features Brother-Sister Relationship, Drama, Inner Monologue, and Romance themes with a 17% similarity match.

As a young child, Gu Qian Yu experienced a tragic car accident that resulted in the loss of his parents. This event left him with deep emotional wounds, making it difficult for him to form close relationships with others. Throughout his life, he struggled to both give and receive love. Everything changed when he crossed paths with Zeng Fan Xing one day. Their encounter was unique because Zeng Fan Xing is actually a robot designed to provide companionship and help Gu Qian Yu heal from his emotional trauma.

Recommendation: Bai Ri Bu Shu similar to Sawako: Sore wa, Hatenaki Fukushuu
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Bai Ri Bu Shu(白日不熟)

2025China
Brother-Sister RelationshipDramaRomanceFamily DisputeFilmed VerticallyShort Length SeriesWeb Series

Like Sawako: Sore wa, Hatenaki Fukushuu, this drama also features Brother-Sister Relationship, Drama, and Romance themes with a 17% similarity match.

Song Qing Yun believed her marriage to Liang You Jin, the prince of Hong Kong, was purely a strategic arrangement. She assisted him in securing his inheritance, while he helped her gain control of the Song Group. However, their relationship took an unexpected turn when they developed feelings for each other by chance. Little did Song Qing Yun know, Liang You Jin had been harboring a secret love for her for seven years and had been planning to marry her for quite some time.

Recommendation: You Ta Chen Lun Hou, Li Xiao Jie Sha Feng Le (2025) similar to Sawako: Sore wa, Hatenaki Fukushuu
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You Ta Chen Lun Hou, Li Xiao Jie Sha Feng Le (2025)(诱他沉沦后,黎小姐杀疯了)

2025China
DramaRomanceThrillerFilmed VerticallyShort Length SeriesSuspenseWeb Series

Like Sawako: Sore wa, Hatenaki Fukushuu, this drama also features Drama, Romance, and Thriller themes with a 17% similarity match.

Li An Xia, who was taken in by the Li family, was tricked by her own sister and fiancé and ended up in the brutal Kebang, where she endured unimaginable suffering. Fortunately, she crossed paths with Lu Ting, a member of the Li family, and cleverly devised a plan to win his affections. As their bond grew stronger, they teamed up to flee Kebang and seek vengeance.

Recommendation: The Ultimate Addiction similar to Sawako: Sore wa, Hatenaki Fukushuu
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The Ultimate Addiction(點金勝手)

2014Hong Kong
DramaRomanceThrillerActionCrimeOpen RelationshipSuspense

Like Sawako: Sore wa, Hatenaki Fukushuu, this drama also features Drama, Romance, and Thriller themes with a 17% similarity match.

Obsessed with wealth and authority, Cheuk Yuk ignores his family and friends, leading to the deaths of his wife and mentor. Rather than feeling remorse, he becomes even more consumed by his desire for money and power. His brother-in-law, Chow Sun Yung, a diligent CCB inspector, is determined to bring him to justice. With the help of his superior, HO Sheung Yee, and subordinate, Chi Nga, they gather evidence against Cheuk Yuk. Sun Yung holds Chi Nga in high regard and sees her as his protege, but she shocks him by resigning and joining forces with Cheuk Yuk. Winning the trust of Cheuk Yuk's second wife, Fong Ming Yu, Chi Nga assists in handling Chai Pui Fun, a prominent figure in finance. It appears that Chi Nga has taken control, thwarting Cheuk Yuk's ambitions.

Recommendation: Zouka no Mitsu similar to Sawako: Sore wa, Hatenaki Fukushuu
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Zouka no Mitsu(造花の蜜)

2011Japan
Detective Supporting CharacterDramaThrillerInvestigationMiniseriesMysterySuspense

Like Sawako: Sore wa, Hatenaki Fukushuu, this drama also features Detective Supporting Character, Drama, and Thriller themes with a 17% 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: Rika: Reverse similar to Sawako: Sore wa, Hatenaki Fukushuu
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Rika: Reverse(リカ~リバース~)

2021Japan
DramaRomanceThrillerNovel AdaptationFamilyMiniseriesSuspense

Like Sawako: Sore wa, Hatenaki Fukushuu, this drama also features Drama, Romance, and Thriller themes with a 17% similarity match.

Illustrates the early years of the main protagonist Rika from the initial TV show in 2019. Based on the book "Rika".

Recommendation: Akai Nurse Call similar to Sawako: Sore wa, Hatenaki Fukushuu
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Akai Nurse Call(赤いナースコール)

2022Japan
Detective Supporting CharacterHorrorRomanceThrillerBreaking The Fourth WallCar AccidentDoctor Supporting CharacterHospital Director Supporting CharacterHospital SettingInvestigationMysteryNurse Supporting CharacterScreenwriter Male LeadSurgeon Supporting Character

Like Sawako: Sore wa, Hatenaki Fukushuu, this drama also features Detective Supporting Character, Horror, Romance, and Thriller themes with a 17% similarity match.

Haruno Shotaro and his girlfriend Mimori Arisa are involved in a car crash, leading to Haruno waking up in the hospital with a cast on his right foot and left hand. He starts to notice peculiarities about the hospital, such as unusual patients and secretive behavior from the staff. Meanwhile, a mysterious serial murder case unfolds nearby. How are these events connected? What secrets are being hidden within the hospital?

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Golden Cross(골든 크로스)

2014South Korea
DramaRomanceThrillerDouble IdentityMelodramaRevengeSuspense

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A clandestine group referred to as "Golden Cross" exerts significant influence over the Korean economy and market through its extensive connections and wealth. Prosecutor Kang Do-yoon becomes embroiled in their activities when one of their schemes leads to the murder of his cherished sister, for which his father is subsequently wrongfully accused. Determined to avenge his sister, Do-yoon sets his sights on Seo Dong-ha, the influential figure behind the organization. However, his mission becomes complicated when he discovers that Seo is the father of the woman he loves, his colleague Seo Yi-re. Yi-re is an honorable prosecutor dedicated to justice; she has always held her father in high regard, and her world is upended when she uncovers his sinister side. At the same time, Seo mentors businessman Michael Jang, whose insatiable ambition soon drives him to compete with Seo for supremacy. This sets the stage for a confrontation involving power, wealth, and personal conflicts.

Recommendation: Game of Succession similar to Sawako: Sore wa, Hatenaki Fukushuu
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Game of Succession(สายรักสายเลือด)

2025Thailand
DramaRomanceThrillerDeath Of A MotherInvestigationMysterySuspense

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Driven by the passing of his mother, an absent will, and hidden truths, Mekhin embarks on a quest for justice and to assert his rights as the rightful heir.

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Show Window: The Queen's House(쇼윈도:여왕의 집)

2021South Korea
Brother-Sister RelationshipDramaRomanceThrillerBetrayalBetrayed By A Significant OtherDysfunctional FamilyExtramarital AffairFamily RelationshipMarried LifeMistress Female LeadMysteryRich FamilySecret Relationship

Like Sawako: Sore wa, Hatenaki Fukushuu, this drama also features Brother-Sister Relationship, Drama, Romance, and Thriller themes with a 17% similarity match.

Han Sun Joo has always seemed to have a perfect life on the surface. Coming from a wealthy background, Sun Joo and her younger brother, Han Jung Won, grew up without any worries. As adults, Jung Won remains optimistic and kind-hearted, while Sun Joo is the epitome of a perfect wife and mother with a beautiful family and home. However, Sun Joo's seemingly flawless life is starting to unravel. Shin Myung Seop, who married Sun Joo with no money to his name, has worked his way up in Sun Joo's mother's company, LaReine Group. Despite appearing devoted to his family, Myung Seop finds himself drawn to Yoon Mi Ra, leading to a complicated and secretive affair that threatens to destroy everything.

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The Good Detective Season 2(모범형사2)

2022South Korea
Brother-Sister RelationshipDetective Supporting CharacterDramaThrillerActionDetective FictionDetective Male LeadInvestigationLawyer Supporting CharacterMarried Female LeadMarried Male LeadMysterySerial KillingsTeamwork

Like Sawako: Sore wa, Hatenaki Fukushuu, this drama also features Brother-Sister Relationship, Detective Supporting Character, Drama, and Thriller themes with a 17% similarity match.

Detectives Kang Do Chang and Oh Ji Hyuk work together in the bustling port city of Incheon, South Korea. Despite their differences, with Kang being a seasoned veteran relying on experience and connections, and Oh being a cool and analytical profiler, they have formed an unexpected partnership. They face their biggest challenge yet when investigating a brutal assault at an underground club and tracking a serial killer targeting young women in white attire. Their investigation leads them to the influential TJ Group, a family-run conglomerate embroiled in internal conflict. Among the key figures involved are Cheon Na Na and the legal chief Woo Tae Ho.

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She Is Untouchable(无法触碰的她)

2021China
DramaInner MonologueRomanceThrillerActress Female LeadBreaking The Fourth WallHacker Supporting CharacterMedical ResearchMental IllnessMysteryPalaceShort Length SeriesSuspenseWeb Series

Like Sawako: Sore wa, Hatenaki Fukushuu, this drama also features Drama, Inner Monologue, Romance, and Thriller themes with a 17% similarity match.

Two years ago, Shu Xing, a well-known actress, was falsely accused of murder at a dinner party. Her reputation took a hit and she disappeared from the public eye. Now, after a two-year absence, she has returned with determination to uncover the truth behind the incident and ensure justice is served. As the investigation unfolds, hidden secrets involving Ling Yun, Guang Yue, SuYu, Molly, and others start to surface. Shu Xing's ex-boyfriend, Gu Chen, and her current boyfriend, Jing Ning, are also implicated. With emotions running high, everyone is faced with the challenge of finding redemption.

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Light the Night(華燈初上)

2021Taiwan
Detective Supporting CharacterDramaRomanceThriller1980sCorruptionDifficult AdulthoodEmotionally Strong Female LeadHost-Hostess Club SettingHost-Hostess Supporting CharacterHostess Female LeadLifeSuspenseWorkplace Setting

Like Sawako: Sore wa, Hatenaki Fukushuu, this drama also features Detective Supporting Character, Drama, Romance, and Thriller themes with a 17% similarity match.

During the 1980s in Taipei's red-light district, women working at a well-known Japanese club experience emotions like jealousy, heartbreak, friendship, love, and betrayal. (Netflix)

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Light the Night Season 3(華燈初上 第三季)

2022Taiwan
Detective Supporting CharacterDramaRomanceThrillerBisexual Supporting CharacterDetective Male LeadEmotionally Strong Female LeadHost-Hostess Club SettingHost-Hostess Supporting CharacterHostess Female LeadMysteryPolice CorruptionSuspenseWaiter-Waitress Supporting Character

Like Sawako: Sore wa, Hatenaki Fukushuu, this drama also features Detective Supporting Character, Drama, Romance, and Thriller themes with a 17% similarity match.

After the accident, the female employees at Light Bar persist in their quest for answers, only to discover that the reality is far more intricate than they had anticipated. (Netflix)

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Copyface(コピーフェイス〜消された私〜)

2016Japan
DramaRomanceThrillerNovel AdaptationMelodramaMiniseriesSuspense

Like Sawako: Sore wa, Hatenaki Fukushuu, this drama also features Drama, Romance, and Thriller themes with a 17% similarity match.

In the novel "Mirror Image" by Sandra Brown, Hirosawa Nodoka, a freelance journalist, infiltrates a cosmetic surgery clinic by befriending Fuyuko, the wife of the clinic's director Asakura Shuji. Nodoka's investigative mission takes a tragic turn when the plane she is on crashes, leading to her being mistaken for Fuyuko. With the help of plastic surgery, Nodoka's face is reconstructed to resemble Fuyuko's, and she wakes up believing she is Shuji's wife due to amnesia caused by the accident. As Nodoka begins to regain her memories, she faces a difficult choice between revealing the clinic's wrongdoings and returning to her old life, or continuing to live a lie for the sake of love.

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Tender Light(微暗之火)

2024China
Detective Supporting CharacterDramaRomanceThrillerNovel AdaptationAge GapDropout Male LeadInvestigationMistreated Female LeadMurderMysteryOlder Woman-Younger ManSuspenseTown Setting

Like Sawako: Sore wa, Hatenaki Fukushuu, this drama also features Detective Supporting Character, Drama, Romance, and Thriller themes with a 17% similarity match.

Zhou Luo, a high-achieving student from Qingshui Town, surprises his community by deciding to repeat a year at a supplementary school despite getting into a prestigious university. During this time, he crosses paths with Nan Ya, an attractive owner of a clothing boutique who is struggling to take care of her ill daughter, Wan Wan. As Zhou Luo grows closer to Nan Ya, he learns about the challenges she faces in her unhappy marriage to the abusive businessman Xu Yi. The "Bridge Case" sheds light on problems within Xu Yi's business, putting Nan Ya's marriage in jeopardy.

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Silent Tears(女人不哭)

2006China
Brother-Sister RelationshipDramaRomanceBusinesswoman Female LeadChildhood Friends RelationshipFriendshipSisters' Relationship

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After the passing of Zhang Zi Jun's parents, she took on the role of older sister to her brother and sister. Despite facing numerous challenges, she displayed resilience and eventually achieved success as a businesswoman. (Wikipedia)

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Light the Night Season 2(華燈初上 第二季)

2021Taiwan
Detective Supporting CharacterDramaRomanceThrillerChildhood Friends RelationshipDetective Male LeadEmotionally Strong Female LeadEstranged ParentHost-Hostess Club SettingHostess Female LeadLifeScreenwriter Male LeadSuspenseWaiter-Waitress Supporting Character

Like Sawako: Sore wa, Hatenaki Fukushuu, this drama also features Detective Supporting Character, Drama, Romance, and Thriller themes with a 17% similarity match.

The women of Light Bar are faced with uncovering hidden truths and deceit as they work together to uncover the identity of the individual responsible for the murder of one of their colleagues. (Netflix)

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The Mantis Killer(螳螂)

2011China
DramaRomanceThrillerChinese Republican EraHistoricalHistorical FictionMilitarySuspense

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Recommendation: Through The Mystery similar to Sawako: Sore wa, Hatenaki Fukushuu
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Through The Mystery(穿越谜团)

2016China
DramaRomanceThrillerDeathInvestigationMedicalMysterySuspense

Like Sawako: Sore wa, Hatenaki Fukushuu, this drama also features Drama, Romance, and Thriller themes with a 16% similarity match.

Wei Rong found a mysterious man using a deceased person's phone. Initially, she suspected him of being involved in the death of her close friend, Zong Si Ning, and causing trouble for her aunt, Zong Feng. However, she later discovered that the man, Ma Dong, was actually investigating Si Ning's death, which he believed was linked to his mother's suicide at her aunt's hospital a year prior. Working together, they retraced Si Ning's final steps before his tragic demise. What they uncovered was a shocking secret that could have torn their families apart if Si Ning had survived to reveal it.