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Shimokita Sundays(下北サンデーズ )

2006Japan
Novel AdaptationComedyLifeMiniseriesSchool SettingStudent Female LeadStudent Supporting CharacterUniversityYoung Adult Female LeadYouth

This drama showcases the yearnings for the past and the aspirations of youth. Yuika Satonaka, a first-year university student, moved to Tokyo to pursue her education. Despite having a fresh start, she felt lost and uninterested in everything around her. During a school orientation, she was captivated by a spontaneous performance by a group of struggling actors called "Shimokita Sundays." Their unique play brought laughter back into Yuika's life, a feeling she had long forgotten. Inspired by their performance, Yuika decides to audition for the group, despite their lack of popularity and audience. (TV Asahi)

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Recommendation: Meet the Monkey similar to Shimokita Sundays
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Meet the Monkey(猿に会う)

2020Japan
LifeMiniseriesSchool SettingStudent Female LeadUniversityYoung Adult Female LeadYouth

Like Shimokita Sundays, this drama also features Life, Miniseries, School Setting, Student Female Lead, University, Young Adult Female Lead, and Youth themes with a 70% similarity match.

Mako, Kiyo, and Satsuki, three university students, decide to spend their winter break visiting Nikko Toshogu Shrine, known for its numerous sacred areas believed to bring luck in love. While Kiyo has experienced romantic relationships in the past, both Mako and Satsuki are still waiting for their first boyfriends. During their journey, they encounter Akira, a fortune-teller. As they make their way to Nikko, they hear reports on the television about a dangerous criminal on the loose. Will the trio reach Nikko safely?

Recommendation: Maji de Koukaishitemasu. similar to Shimokita Sundays
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Maji de Koukaishitemasu.(マジで航海してます。)

2017Japan
ComedyLifeMiniseriesSchool SettingStudent Female LeadUniversityYoung Adult Female LeadYouthFriendshipSailing

Like Shimokita Sundays, this drama also features Comedy, Life, Miniseries, School Setting, Student Female Lead, University, Young Adult Female Lead, and Youth themes with a 67% similarity match.

Ishikawa Tsubame and Sakamoto Marin are freshmen at a school for future navigators. They participate in a month-long hands-on training on a ship, facing their first challenge in a predominantly male setting. Overcoming tough training and severe seasickness, they work alongside their male classmates.

Recommendation: Youth Melody (2011) similar to Shimokita Sundays
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Youth Melody (2011)(青春旋律)

2011China
LifeMiniseriesSchool SettingStudent Female LeadStudent Supporting CharacterUniversityYoung Adult Female LeadYouthDramaStudent Male LeadYoung Adult Male Lead

Like Shimokita Sundays, this drama also features Life, Miniseries, School Setting, Student Female Lead, Student Supporting Character, University, Young Adult Female Lead, and Youth themes with a 62% similarity match.

Melody depicts a group of recent university graduates navigating their way into adulthood. At the center of the plot is Leo Ku, a mature student with a knack for business. Jiang Meng Jie portrays the female protagonist, a spirited tomboy who supports herself and excels at gaming. Heechul takes on the role of a professional gamer who sets out to win Jiang Meng Jie's heart. Zhou Mi portrays a wealthy and comedic young man determined to prove his worth beyond his family's wealth. Lastly, Yang Yang plays a gentle soul whose talent lies in nail artistry.

Recommendation: Campus Freshman similar to Shimokita Sundays
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Campus Freshman(캠퍼스 갓생러)

2023South Korea
ComedyMiniseriesSchool SettingStudent Female LeadStudent Supporting CharacterUniversityYoung Adult Female LeadYouthFriendshipShort Length SeriesWeb Series

Like Shimokita Sundays, this drama also features Comedy, Miniseries, School Setting, Student Female Lead, Student Supporting Character, University, Young Adult Female Lead, and Youth themes with a 62% similarity match.

An ultra-realistic drama about empathy follows Yeo Joo, a first-year student in the 23rd design class, as she navigates campus life with different 'concepts' to embrace her fresh start

Recommendation: Itsumademo Shiroi Hane similar to Shimokita Sundays
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Itsumademo Shiroi Hane(いつまでも白い羽根)

2018Japan
Novel AdaptationLifeMiniseriesSchool SettingStudent Female LeadStudent Supporting CharacterUniversityYoung Adult Female LeadYouthFriendshipMedicalNurse Female LeadRevengeRomance

Like Shimokita Sundays, this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Life, Miniseries, School Setting, Student Female Lead, Student Supporting Character, University, Young Adult Female Lead, and Youth themes with a 60% similarity match.

A compelling story unfolds in a nursing school, focusing on the lives of four female students. During the entrance ceremony, while others listened attentively to speeches, Rumi seemed lost in thought. Nursing was not her passion; she was there to fulfill her mother's wishes for financial reasons. Rumi found herself in a group with the clumsy Chika, housewife Saeki, and law school graduate Tono during practicum. Tono harbored a grudge against a doctor who caused her sister's death, leading her to enroll in nursing school for revenge. Over three years, Rumi shared ups and downs with her peers, experiencing personal growth and falling in love with Takumi, a medical student. A love triangle forms involving Shunya, whom Chika admires. As they face challenging patient encounters, they learn the essence of nursing: forming a close bond with patients. However, the hospital's constraints sometimes hinder their efforts. In the midst of conflicting situations, how will Rumi and her friends navigate their lives? (

Recommendation: Hokusai to Meshi Saeareba similar to Shimokita Sundays
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Hokusai to Meshi Saeareba(ホクサイと飯さえあれば)

2017Japan
LifeMiniseriesSchool SettingStudent Female LeadUniversityYoung Adult Female LeadYouthAdapted From A MangaFood

Like Shimokita Sundays, this drama also features Life, Miniseries, School Setting, Student Female Lead, University, Young Adult Female Lead, and Youth themes with a 58% similarity match.

Yamada Fumiko, known as Bun, is a struggling college student residing by herself in Kita Senju, Tokyo. Her companion is a talking plush toy named Hokusai. Despite being introverted and prone to daydreaming, Bun has a talent for creating delightful meals that require minimal preparation, bringing joy to those in her circle. This information is derived from the manga "Hokusai to Meshi Saeareba" authored by Sanami Suzuki.

Recommendation: On the Campus similar to Shimokita Sundays
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On the Campus(온더캠퍼스)

2019South Korea
ComedyMiniseriesSchool SettingStudent Female LeadStudent Supporting CharacterUniversityYoung Adult Female LeadYouthCampus SettingShort Length SeriesStudent Male LeadYoung Adult Male Lead

Like Shimokita Sundays, this drama also features Comedy, Miniseries, School Setting, Student Female Lead, Student Supporting Character, University, Young Adult Female Lead, and Youth themes with a 57% similarity match.

Yoon Hee Yeol aspires to become a singer, while Yoo Eun Ho has ambitions of being a writer

Recommendation: Gakumon no Susume similar to Shimokita Sundays
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Gakumon no Susume(学問ノススメ)

2007Japan
Novel AdaptationComedyMiniseriesSchool SettingUniversityYouthRomance

Like Shimokita Sundays, this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Comedy, Miniseries, School Setting, University, and Youth themes with a 55% similarity match.

Nineteen-year-old Tsubuki Junichi fails to pass the university entrance exam due to his lack of academic success and motivation. When he meets Takatou Yuki, a smart and attractive university student, Junichi lies about his education, claiming to be a freshman studying economics. As time passes, Junichi finds himself in a difficult situation as he races against the clock to pass the entrance exam before Yuki discovers the truth. This narrative is inspired by Shimizu Yoshinori's novel "Gakumon no Susume."

Recommendation: We Are Young (2019) similar to Shimokita Sundays
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We Are Young (2019)(未经安排的青春)

2019China
ComedyLifeSchool SettingStudent Female LeadStudent Supporting CharacterUniversityYoung Adult Female LeadYouthDramaRomanceSmart Male LeadStudent Male LeadYoung Adult Male Lead

Like Shimokita Sundays, this drama also features Comedy, Life, School Setting, Student Female Lead, Student Supporting Character, University, Young Adult Female Lead, and Youth themes with a 53% similarity match.

This narrative follows the journey of young adults between the ages of 18 and 24 as they navigate through life. It explores their pursuit of dreams amidst facing harsh realities, building new relationships while letting go of old ones, and navigating the complexities of love.

Recommendation: Best Teamwork similar to Shimokita Sundays
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Best Teamwork(팀플남녀)

2018South Korea
LifeMiniseriesSchool SettingStudent Female LeadStudent Supporting CharacterUniversityYoung Adult Female LeadYouthRomanceShort Length SeriesStudent Male LeadWeb SeriesYoung Adult Male Lead

Like Shimokita Sundays, this drama also features Life, Miniseries, School Setting, Student Female Lead, Student Supporting Character, University, Young Adult Female Lead, and Youth themes with a 53% similarity match.

A team of students is required to collaborate in order to finish a group assignment.

Recommendation: Basketball Fever similar to Shimokita Sundays
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Basketball Fever(热血狂篮)

2018China
LifeSchool SettingStudent Female LeadStudent Supporting CharacterUniversityYoung Adult Female LeadYouthBasketballSportsStudent Male LeadYoung Adult Male Lead

Like Shimokita Sundays, this drama also features Life, School Setting, Student Female Lead, Student Supporting Character, University, Young Adult Female Lead, and Youth themes with a 50% similarity match.

The film "Basketball Fever" follows the journey of a young basketball player who learns about himself while honoring his friend's final request. Through dedication on the court, he is able to move past his self-centered mindset and achieve success.

Recommendation: Sotsu Uta similar to Shimokita Sundays
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Sotsu Uta( 卒うた)

2010Japan
LifeMiniseriesSchool SettingStudent Female LeadYouth

Like Shimokita Sundays, this drama also features Life, Miniseries, School Setting, Student Female Lead, and Youth themes with a 50% similarity match.

March marks the time for graduations, a period of farewells, shattered dreams, and loss. Life presents challenges that must be overcome, symbolizing the essence of graduation. As the saying goes, "Goodbye is not the end." Graduation signifies a new beginning rather than an end. This spring, Fuji TV will broadcast a special drama centered on the theme of graduation, featuring a graduation song. The plot revolves around "4 stories linked to popular graduation songs," all set within a radio program. The drama, a poignant and heartwarming tale, delves into the graduation narratives of the radio host and the program's listeners.

Recommendation: Mr. Hashtag similar to Shimokita Sundays
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Mr. Hashtag(태구 드라마 시즌1)

2016South Korea
ComedyLifeMiniseriesSchool SettingStudent Supporting CharacterUniversityYouthShort Length SeriesStudent Male LeadWeb SeriesYoung Adult Male Lead

Like Shimokita Sundays, this drama also features Comedy, Life, Miniseries, School Setting, Student Supporting Character, University, and Youth themes with a 50% similarity match.

Returning to college after taking a break can be quite challenging. Join Tae Gu and his friends as they navigate the complexities of attending classes and exploring relationships, all while uncovering new insights each day. (AsianCrush)

Recommendation: Mr. Hashtag Season 2 similar to Shimokita Sundays
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Mr. Hashtag Season 2(태구 드라마 시즌 2)

2017South Korea
ComedyLifeMiniseriesSchool SettingStudent Supporting CharacterUniversityYouthShort Length SeriesStudent Male LeadWeb SeriesYoung Adult Male Lead

Like Shimokita Sundays, this drama also features Comedy, Life, Miniseries, School Setting, Student Supporting Character, University, and Youth themes with a 50% similarity match.

Recommendation: Shokojo Seira similar to Shimokita Sundays
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Shokojo Seira(小公女セイラ)

2009Japan
Novel AdaptationLifeMiniseriesSchool SettingStudent Female LeadStudent Supporting CharacterYouthDormitory SettingRiches To RagsSchool BullyingTeacher Supporting CharacterTeenager Female Lead

Like Shimokita Sundays, this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Life, Miniseries, School Setting, Student Female Lead, Student Supporting Character, and Youth themes with a 47% similarity match.

Seira grew up in India before being sent to Japan for her education at a prestigious boarding school. Despite her privileged upbringing, Seira is known for her kindness and generosity, which has earned her many friends at the school. The school's director is not a fan of Seira, but still treats her well because of her father's wealth. On Seira's 16th birthday, the director reveals that her father has passed away, leaving her with no money. Consequently, Seira is compelled to work as a maid to settle her school fees.

Recommendation: Oyabaka Seishun Hakusho similar to Shimokita Sundays
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Oyabaka Seishun Hakusho(親バカ青春白書)

2020Japan
ComedyMiniseriesSchool SettingStudent Female LeadStudent Supporting CharacterUniversityYoung Adult Female LeadDramaFamily RelationshipStudent Male LeadWidower Male LeadYoung Adult Male Lead

Like Shimokita Sundays, this drama also features Comedy, Miniseries, School Setting, Student Female Lead, Student Supporting Character, University, and Young Adult Female Lead themes with a 47% similarity match.

Obika Taro, a 40-year-old single father and aspiring writer known as Gataro, raised his daughter Sakura on his own after his wife Sachiko passed away. Despite their close relationship, Gataro is concerned about Sakura attending a coed university, as she has only been to all-girls schools. In an effort to protect her, he secretly takes the entrance exam for the same university and enrolls as a student alongside her, without informing his editor Ozaki. Gataro keeps a watchful eye on male students to ensure Sakura's safety, which attracts the attention of Professor Omura. Meanwhile, Sakura befriends Yamamoto Hiroko and meets Hatakeyama Masaharu and Eto Misaki in the university cafeteria. Gataro joins extracurricular activities with Sakura to support her, participating in seminars, interest groups, and cultural festivals. Through this experience, he rediscovers the joy of youth.

Recommendation: Oshare no Kotae ga Wakaranai similar to Shimokita Sundays
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Oshare no Kotae ga Wakaranai(おしゃれの答えがわからない)

2021Japan
ComedyMiniseriesSchool SettingStudent Female LeadStudent Supporting CharacterUniversityYouthFashion IndustryRomanceShort Length SeriesTeenager Female LeadTransformation

Like Shimokita Sundays, this drama also features Comedy, Miniseries, School Setting, Student Female Lead, Student Supporting Character, University, and Youth themes with a 47% similarity match.

Akane Kinomiya, a 19-year-old college student, reunites with Yuto Tominaga at their university, where they realize they attended the same elementary and middle schools. Yuto Tominaga is known for his popularity among female students, and he teasingly comments on Akane Kinomiya's plain appearance. Motivated by his words, Akane Kinomiya decides to undergo a makeover and seeks the help of a mysterious hairstylist named Makoto at a beauty salon. Thanks to Makoto's expertise, Akane Kinomiya achieves a more fashionable look.

Recommendation: Returning Student: Straight-A, but F in Love similar to Shimokita Sundays
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Returning Student: Straight-A, but F in Love(복학생: 학점은 A지만 사랑은 F입니다)

2022South Korea
ComedyMiniseriesSchool SettingStudent Female LeadUniversityYoung Adult Female LeadYouthCampus SettingRomanceStudent Male LeadWeb SeriesYoung Adult Male Lead

Like Shimokita Sundays, this drama also features Comedy, Miniseries, School Setting, Student Female Lead, University, Young Adult Female Lead, and Youth themes with a 47% similarity match.

A college freshman named Hyun Young is enamored with Hyuk Soo, a senior in the class of 2020 who is in need of affection. This incomplete tale of campus romance is documented by HanCinema.

Recommendation: I'm Done similar to Shimokita Sundays
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I'm Done(주미 다 했다)

2022South Korea
ComedyMiniseriesSchool SettingStudent Female LeadUniversityYoung Adult Female LeadYouthCOVID-19Infectious DiseaseShort Length SeriesStudent Male LeadYoung Adult Male Lead

Like Shimokita Sundays, this drama also features Comedy, Miniseries, School Setting, Student Female Lead, University, Young Adult Female Lead, and Youth themes with a 47% similarity match.

This web series captures the essence of college life during the time of the Covid-19 pandemic, portraying the experience of college students in their twenties through the lens of online communication platforms like Zoom.

Recommendation: MBTI Love (2022) similar to Shimokita Sundays
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MBTI Love (2022)(엠비티아이 러브)

2022South Korea
MiniseriesSchool SettingStudent Female LeadStudent Supporting CharacterUniversityYoung Adult Female LeadYouthCampus SettingRomanceShort Length SeriesStudent Male LeadYoung Adult Male Lead

Like Shimokita Sundays, this drama also features Miniseries, School Setting, Student Female Lead, Student Supporting Character, University, Young Adult Female Lead, and Youth themes with a 47% similarity match.

Focused on six university students each with unique Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) profiles, a popular personality assessment attracting attention from the younger generation, "MBTI Love" tracks the journeys of Ha Ram, In Wook, Byeol, Jae Wan, Woo Ri, and Joon Seo as they grapple with the complexities of life, relationships, and friendships in college, marked by charming and unforgettable experiences.

Recommendation: Short Paper Season 3 similar to Shimokita Sundays
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Short Paper Season 3(짧은대본 시즌3)

2019South Korea
ComedyMiniseriesSchool SettingStudent Female LeadUniversityYoung Adult Female LeadYouthRomanceShort Length SeriesStudent Male LeadWeb SeriesYoung Adult Male Lead

Like Shimokita Sundays, this drama also features Comedy, Miniseries, School Setting, Student Female Lead, University, Young Adult Female Lead, and Youth themes with a 47% similarity match.

This season centers around Jin Won.

Recommendation: Gekiteki ni Chinmoku similar to Shimokita Sundays
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Gekiteki ni Chinmoku(劇的に沈黙)

2021Japan
ComedySchool SettingStudent Female LeadUniversityYoung Adult Female LeadYouthSchool ClubStudent Male LeadYoung Adult Male Lead

Like Shimokita Sundays, this drama also features Comedy, School Setting, Student Female Lead, University, Young Adult Female Lead, and Youth themes with a 46% similarity match.

Located in Ekoda, Nerima Ward, Tokyo, the story follows a group of college students who are part of an unsuccessful club at a prestigious art school

Recommendation: Sungkyunkwan Romance similar to Shimokita Sundays
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Sungkyunkwan Romance(성균관 로맨스)

2020South Korea
MiniseriesSchool SettingStudent Female LeadUniversityYoung Adult Female LeadYouthRomanceShort Length SeriesWeb Series

Like Shimokita Sundays, this drama also features Miniseries, School Setting, Student Female Lead, University, Young Adult Female Lead, and Youth themes with a 46% similarity match.

A digital series centered around the lives of students at Sungkyunkwan University.

Recommendation: Youth Storm similar to Shimokita Sundays
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Youth Storm

2012China
LifeSchool SettingStudent Female LeadUniversityYouthStudent Male Lead

Like Shimokita Sundays, this drama also features Life, School Setting, Student Female Lead, University, and Youth themes with a 45% similarity match.

The focus of this story revolves around the students attending a prestigious university in China and the challenges they face.

Recommendation: Limited Education similar to Shimokita Sundays
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Limited Education(教束)

2019Hong Kong
ComedySchool SettingStudent Supporting CharacterUniversityYouthCompetition

Like Shimokita Sundays, this drama also features Comedy, School Setting, Student Supporting Character, University, and Youth themes with a 45% similarity match.

The well-known Matthew College in the area is currently experiencing a trend of weeding out the weak and promoting strength among both teachers and students. Mr. Lo, who has shown average teaching abilities, has been at risk of being let go for a while now, particularly in his 5C class where elite students have made things difficult for him. During the student union election, Mr. Lo supported the inexperienced "Eternal Knight" cabinet, successfully challenging the dominance of the elite students. However, a new financial crisis has arisen, leaving teachers from various factions within the school feeling drained.

Recommendation: Stand by Me Season 3 Extra similar to Shimokita Sundays
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Stand by Me Season 3 Extra(一起同过窗 第三季 番外篇)

2022China
ComedyLifeSchool SettingStudent Female LeadUniversityYoung Adult Female LeadYouthFriendshipStudent Male LeadWinter SettingWorkplace PoliticsWorkplace SettingYoung Adult Male Lead

Like Shimokita Sundays, this drama also features Comedy, Life, School Setting, Student Female Lead, University, Young Adult Female Lead, and Youth themes with a 44% similarity match.

Over the winter break, the group of friends embarks on an internship at a television network

Recommendation: The Demon Master similar to Shimokita Sundays
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The Demon Master(我的恶魔少爷)

2018China
ComedySchool SettingStudent Female LeadStudent Supporting CharacterUniversityYoung Adult Female LeadYouthWeb Novel AdaptationEnemies To FriendsRomanceSecond Chance RomanceStudent Male LeadYoung Adult Male Lead

Like Shimokita Sundays, this drama also features Comedy, School Setting, Student Female Lead, Student Supporting Character, University, Young Adult Female Lead, and Youth themes with a 44% similarity match.

An Chu Xia and Han Qi Lu experience many challenges in their relationship but eventually become engaged. However, a crisis occurs on the day of their engagement that leads to Qi Lu losing his memory and forgetting about his fiancée. How will Chu Xia handle the situation when her husband no longer remembers her? (

Recommendation: Look at the Sky and See the Cloud similar to Shimokita Sundays
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Look at the Sky and See the Cloud(晓看天色暮看云)

2018China
ComedySchool SettingStudent Female LeadStudent Supporting CharacterUniversityYoung Adult Female LeadYouthNurse Female LeadPilot Male LeadRomanceStudent Male LeadWeb SeriesYoung Adult Male Lead

Like Shimokita Sundays, this drama also features Comedy, School Setting, Student Female Lead, Student Supporting Character, University, Young Adult Female Lead, and Youth themes with a 44% similarity match.

The senior students from the pilot school are undergoing a two-week first-aid training at the nursing school. Mu Xiao Xiao receives a message from the new head nurse, Zhang Su Jin, prompting her to pursue Jiang Yun Tian within the given time frame. A masquerade is organized by the school for the students, during which Mu Xiao Xiao anticipates Jiang Yun Tian's arrival in various disguises. However, she is unable to find him at the event. Feeling dejected, Mu Xiao Xiao leaves the ball alone and ends up falling at the playground. She encounters a person dressed as Shrek, who shares a story from his childhood about a girl who gave him origami wings. This girl, who is now helping him through a difficult time, turns out to be Mu Xiao Xiao herself. Unaware of this revelation, Mu Xiao Xiao falls asleep in her intoxicated state.

Recommendation: Somewhere Only We Know similar to Shimokita Sundays
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Somewhere Only We Know(独家记忆)

2019China
Novel AdaptationLifeSchool SettingStudent Female LeadStudent Supporting CharacterUniversityYouthHeight DifferenceMultiple CouplesRomanceRoommates' RelationshipSmart Male LeadStudent-Teacher Relationship

Like Shimokita Sundays, this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Life, School Setting, Student Female Lead, Student Supporting Character, University, and Youth themes with a 44% similarity match.

Ph.D. student studying Physics, Mu Cheng He, discovers a third-year English student, Xue Tong, cheating during an exam. As he steps in as a substitute teacher for her elective Russian course and requires her to study with him after class, Xue Tong's animosity towards him intensifies. Despite this, she eventually uncovers Teacher Mu's genuine nature and begins to develop hidden feelings for him.

Recommendation: The Examination for Everyone similar to Shimokita Sundays
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The Examination for Everyone(大考)

2022China
LifeSchool SettingStudent Female LeadStudent Supporting CharacterUniversityYoung Adult Female LeadYouthDifficult ChildhoodDramaEpidemicFestival SettingStudent Male LeadYoung Adult Male Lead

Like Shimokita Sundays, this drama also features Life, School Setting, Student Female Lead, Student Supporting Character, University, Young Adult Female Lead, and Youth themes with a 44% similarity match.

In 2020, just before the Spring Festival, the outbreak of the epidemic drastically altered the lives of high school students, marking the beginning of their ultimate challenge. The sudden epidemic arrived in China at the start of 2020, presenting an unprecedented trial for the high school students in Jinhe County, Anhui Province. Similar to overcoming obstacles during the gaokao (college entrance examination), a sudden flood brought about new obstacles. Through the collaborative efforts of the party, government, and society as a whole, satisfactory results were achieved in this significant test.

Recommendation: Secret Crushes: Special Edition similar to Shimokita Sundays
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Secret Crushes: Special Edition(전지적 짝사랑 시점 특별판)

2017South Korea
MiniseriesSchool SettingStudent Female LeadStudent Supporting CharacterUniversityYoung Adult Female LeadYouthDramaRomanceStudent Male LeadUnrequited LoveWeb SeriesYoung Adult Male Lead

Like Shimokita Sundays, this drama also features Miniseries, School Setting, Student Female Lead, Student Supporting Character, University, Young Adult Female Lead, and Youth themes with a 44% similarity match.

The well-known and fresh characters will be crafting a romance that feels completely genuine.

Recommendation: Miss Independent Ji Eun Season 2 similar to Shimokita Sundays
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Miss Independent Ji Eun Season 2(세상 잘 사는 지은씨2)

2019South Korea
LifeSchool SettingStudent Female LeadStudent Supporting CharacterUniversityYoung Adult Female LeadYouthFriendshipHardworking Female LeadRomanceStudent Male LeadWeb SeriesYoung Adult Male Lead

Like Shimokita Sundays, this drama also features Life, School Setting, Student Female Lead, Student Supporting Character, University, Young Adult Female Lead, and Youth themes with a 44% similarity match.

In Season 2, we delve into Lee Ji Eun's experiences at university, exploring the concerns and romantic endeavors of college students. Ji Eun faces crucial choices regarding her emotions, aspirations, and ultimately, her future.

Recommendation: Scene Number Paran similar to Shimokita Sundays
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Scene Number Paran(씬넘버파란)

2020South Korea
ComedyMiniseriesSchool SettingStudent Female LeadUniversityYoung Adult Female LeadYouthFilmmakingMathematicsRomanceShort Length SeriesStudent Male LeadYoung Adult Male Lead

Like Shimokita Sundays, this drama also features Comedy, Miniseries, School Setting, Student Female Lead, University, Young Adult Female Lead, and Youth themes with a 44% similarity match.

Yoon Soo, a third-year student majoring in mathematics, develops feelings for Bom, a fellow classmate in his course. One afternoon, he accidentally hears a discussion among Bom and her friends, revealing her passion for acting. To create an opportunity to connect with her, he decides to fabricate a film crew. Yoon Soo exaggerates about his supposed club to Bom, leading him into a precarious situation. Will he manage to get closer to Bom? What fate awaits the film crew? (Viki)

Recommendation: Blind (2017) similar to Shimokita Sundays
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Blind (2017)

2017South Korea
ComedyMiniseriesSchool SettingStudent Female LeadUniversityYoung Adult Female LeadYouthRomanceRoommates' RelationshipShort Length SeriesStudent Male LeadUnhealthy Mains' RelationshipYoung Adult Male Lead

Like Shimokita Sundays, this drama also features Comedy, Miniseries, School Setting, Student Female Lead, University, Young Adult Female Lead, and Youth themes with a 44% similarity match.

This online series draws inspiration from actual experiences shared by Korean university students, depicting familiar narratives of isolation, camaraderie, and emerging love.

Recommendation: Love as You Taste similar to Shimokita Sundays
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Love as You Taste(네 맛대로 하는 연애)

2019South Korea
MiniseriesSchool SettingStudent Female LeadStudent Supporting CharacterUniversityYoung Adult Female LeadYouthFoodRomanceSchool ClubStudent Male LeadWeb SeriesYoung Adult Male Lead

Like Shimokita Sundays, this drama also features Miniseries, School Setting, Student Female Lead, Student Supporting Character, University, Young Adult Female Lead, and Youth themes with a 44% similarity match.

Romance and cuisine – an ideal combination! This anthology features tales of affection and heartbreak, intertwined with each individual's culinary desires as they navigate the ups and downs of love. Energetic university students establish a group titled “Cooking Club for Better Taste” to share their narratives about relationships while enjoying their beloved meals and recipes. Are they prepared to tackle the main course known as life? (Viki)

Recommendation: Farming Academy Season 2 similar to Shimokita Sundays
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Farming Academy Season 2(농부사관학교 시즌2)

2019South Korea
LifeSchool SettingStudent Female LeadStudent Supporting CharacterUniversityYoung Adult Female LeadYouthAgriculture IndustryCountryside SettingFarmingRomanceStudent Male LeadYoung Adult Male Lead

Like Shimokita Sundays, this drama also features Life, School Setting, Student Female Lead, Student Supporting Character, University, Young Adult Female Lead, and Youth themes with a 44% similarity match.

"Farmer's Academy" focused on the main characters as they embarked on their journey as freshmen at South Korea's sole national university specializing in agriculture. The upcoming second season will follow them into their third year as they near graduation and consider their future careers in farming.

Recommendation: Hello My Girl similar to Shimokita Sundays
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Hello My Girl(侬好,我的东北女友)

2022China
ComedySchool SettingStudent Female LeadStudent Supporting CharacterUniversityYoung Adult Female LeadYouthAge GapCountryside SettingRomanceStudent Male LeadWeb SeriesYoung Adult Male Lead

Like Shimokita Sundays, this drama also features Comedy, School Setting, Student Female Lead, Student Supporting Character, University, Young Adult Female Lead, and Youth themes with a 44% similarity match.

Yang Yi Shan, a young man raised in Shanghai, fled from his aunt to seek independence and enrolled in a school located in the distant northeast region

Recommendation: Seishun Tantei Haruya: Otona no Aku wo Yurusanai! similar to Shimokita Sundays
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Seishun Tantei Haruya: Otona no Aku wo Yurusanai!(青春探偵ハルヤ〜大人の悪を許さない!〜)

2015Japan
Novel AdaptationComedyMiniseriesSchool SettingStudent Supporting CharacterUniversityYouthAmateur Detective Male LeadDetective Male LeadInvestigationMysteryStudent Male LeadYoung Adult Male Lead

Like Shimokita Sundays, this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Comedy, Miniseries, School Setting, Student Supporting Character, University, and Youth themes with a 44% similarity match.

Haruya, a university student, doubles as a detective and collaborates with his peer Kubodera Kazuomi to crack cases. This partnership is depicted in Fukuda Eiichi's novel "End Credits ni Saiteki na Natsu."

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Can I Hug You Tonight?(今夜、勝手に抱きしめてもいいですか?)

2018Japan
Novel AdaptationLifeSchool SettingStudent Female LeadUniversityYoung Adult Female LeadYouthChildhood Friends RelationshipDramaFirst LoveFriendshipLove TriangleRomance

Like Shimokita Sundays, this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Life, School Setting, Student Female Lead, University, Young Adult Female Lead, and Youth themes with a 44% similarity match.

Riko, a unique student at a women's college, struggles with matters of the heart. When she reunites with Shuji, a cameraman from her past and her first love, their romantic entanglements with three other individuals complicate their relationship. (WakuWaku Japan)

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So Long

2013Japan
LifeMiniseriesSchool SettingStudent Female LeadStudent Supporting CharacterYouthAnthologyFriendshipMultiple MainsMusic

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In celebration of the launch of their 30th single "So Long," every group within AKB48 participated in a three-episode drama series. To add to the excitement, audience members were encouraged to vote for their favorite drama and actress following the completion of the series. Each episode featured a unique storyline and cast. (The A.V. Club)

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Eighteen Color: 18 Sai, Watashi no Iro(Eighteen Color-18才、私の色。-)

2022Japan
LifeMiniseriesSchool SettingStudent Female LeadStudent Supporting CharacterYouthDramaHigh SchoolTeenager Female LeadTeenager Supporting Character

Like Shimokita Sundays, this drama also features Life, Miniseries, School Setting, Student Female Lead, Student Supporting Character, and Youth themes with a 43% similarity match.

An 18-year-old student in her third year of high school lacks self-assurance and faces challenges in defining her identity amidst external influences. (Beautylabo.jp)

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Short Paper Season 2(짧은대본 시즌2)

2018South Korea
ComedyLifeMiniseriesSchool SettingUniversityYouthFriendshipRomanceShort Length SeriesWeb Series

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

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Genius Comes First(腾空而起的少年)

2024China
ComedySchool SettingStudent Female LeadUniversityYouthRomanceWeb Series

Like Shimokita Sundays, this drama also features Comedy, School Setting, Student Female Lead, University, and Youth themes with a 42% similarity match.

Freshman Li Yan Hao was mistakenly labeled as a pervert when he attempted to assist someone, leading to a tarnished reputation. Feeling disheartened, he decides to collaborate with Yu Lan's team in producing a short film, discovering a new sense of direction and purpose despite the team's limited experience. (TMDb)

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Sumire 16-sai!!(スミレ16歳!!)

2008Japan
ComedyLifeSchool SettingStudent Female LeadYouthAdapted From A MangaPuppets

Like Shimokita Sundays, this drama also features Comedy, Life, School Setting, Student Female Lead, and Youth themes with a 42% similarity match.

Based on Nagayoshi Takeru's manga "Sumire 16-sai!!" ( 16 !!).

Recommendation: Okusama wa 18 sai similar to Shimokita Sundays
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Okusama wa 18 sai(おくさまは18歳)

2011Japan
ComedyLifeMiniseriesSchool SettingYouthAdapted From A MangaRomance

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

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Nana Fushigi(ナナフシギ)

2022Japan
LifeMiniseriesSchool SettingStudent Supporting CharacterYouthShort Length SeriesStudent Male Lead

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Tsuyuki, seeking involvement in extracurricular activities, stumbles upon the occult research department's club room by chance. Directed by Kato, the club's leader, he becomes entwined in uncovering the high school's seven mysteries. Fujii, showing empathy towards Tsuyuki, joins the group for unknown reasons, and together they unravel the mysteries one by one. However, Kato harbors a significant secret that remains undisclosed to anyone.

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The Rules of Love(人鱼恋爱法则)

2019China
ComedySchool SettingStudent Female LeadStudent Supporting CharacterUniversityYoung Adult Female LeadYouthFantasyGender SwapMermaid Female LeadRomanceStep-sibling RivalryStudent Male LeadYoung Adult Male Lead

Like Shimokita Sundays, this drama also features Comedy, School Setting, Student Female Lead, Student Supporting Character, University, Young Adult Female Lead, and Youth themes with a 41% similarity match.

Mermaid Yang Luo Tian has disguised herself as a boy all her life, but everything changes when she saves Lie Heng Yu and undergoes a gender transformation as a result of falling in love for the first time

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My Honey(我的二分之一男友)

2022China
ComedySchool SettingStudent Female LeadStudent Supporting CharacterUniversityYoung Adult Female LeadYouthDramaHaphephobiaMental IllnessRomanceShort Length SeriesStudent Male LeadYoung Adult Male Lead

Like Shimokita Sundays, this drama also features Comedy, School Setting, Student Female Lead, Student Supporting Character, University, Young Adult Female Lead, and Youth themes with a 41% similarity match.

Su Zi Ying, a college student who struggles with a fear of intimacy, crosses paths with Ye Jun Cheng, a fellow student who is oblivious to her condition

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Proud of Love(别那么骄傲)

2016China
Novel AdaptationComedySchool SettingStudent Female LeadUniversityYoung Adult Female LeadYouthBody SwapGender SwapIdentity SwapRomanceStudent Male LeadSupernaturalYoung Adult Male Lead

Like Shimokita Sundays, this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Comedy, School Setting, Student Female Lead, University, Young Adult Female Lead, and Youth themes with a 41% similarity match.

Shen Xi is a lively student studying dance at college and has a tendency to overeat. Her boyfriend, Lin Yu Tang, is a kind and caring individual. He Zhi Zhou, on the other hand, is a distant and moody engineering student at a nearby university. One day, Shen Xi and He Zhi Zhou experience a sudden soul swap in front of a mysterious mirror. Zhi Zhou now inhabits Shen Xi's body, while Shen Xi finds herself in Zhi Zhou's body. What will happen to this unexpected duo, and how will it affect Shen Xi's relationship with Lin Yu Tang?

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The Rules of Love Season 2(人鱼恋爱法则 第二季)

2019China
ComedySchool SettingStudent Female LeadStudent Supporting CharacterUniversityYoung Adult Female LeadYouthFamily RelationshipFantasyInterspecies RomanceMermaid Female LeadRomanceStudent Male LeadYoung Adult Male Lead

Like Shimokita Sundays, this drama also features Comedy, School Setting, Student Female Lead, Student Supporting Character, University, Young Adult Female Lead, and Youth themes with a 41% similarity match.

In the second season, Yang Luo Tian and Lie Heng Yu finally confront their feelings for each other, while Song Hao Han realizes he has developed feelings for the kind and straightforward girl. The dynamics between the three friends evolve from friendship to love. Meanwhile, Mu Shi Shi and Qiao Ying Zai discover Yang Luo Tian's true identity as a girl. Song Hui becomes suspicious of the mysterious fall celebration and decides to investigate. Will Yang Luo Tian be able to continue living as a boy in Seng Wa? How will the intriguing mermaid love story unfold?