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Shinhannin(真犯人)

2018Japan
1980sNovel AdaptationDeathDetective FictionDetective Male LeadInvestigationMiniseriesMurderMysterySuspenseThriller

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

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Ryojin no Ono(両刃の斧)

2022Japan
Novel AdaptationDeathDetective FictionDetective Male LeadInvestigationMiniseriesMurderMysterySuspenseThrillerDramaPolice Officer Male LeadRevenge

Like Shinhannin, this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Death, Detective Fiction, Detective Male Lead, Investigation, Miniseries, Murder, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 71% similarity match.

Detective Shibasaki Sachio's daughter, who was a member of the First Investigation Division, is tragically murdered. Together with Kawasumi Shigekatsu, a young detective who looks up to Shibasaki as a mentor, they try to uncover the truth behind the heinous crime. Despite their efforts, the case remains unsolved. Fast forward 15 years, Shibasaki is now retired and caring for his sick wife, Miwako. Things take a turn when a new unit is formed to reinvestigate cold cases, with Kawasumi joining the team. As they revisit the case, a suspect emerges, leading Shibasaki to seek justice on his own. A fateful phone call sets off a chain of events that ultimately lands him in a difficult situation. (jdramas.wordpress.com)

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The Doll Master (2017)(人偶师)

2017China
DeathDetective FictionDetective Male LeadInvestigationMurderMysterySuspenseThrillerDrama

Like Shinhannin, this drama also features Death, Detective Fiction, Detective Male Lead, Investigation, Murder, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 67% similarity match.

In reality, every individual on this planet is like a marionette, with invisible strings controlling their actions. Two decades ago, the renowned psychologist Ouyang Qiu, along with his friend and colleague Ruan Haotian, traveled to Dawn City for a confidential research project. Tragically, Ouyang met his demise by falling from a building, while Dr. Ruan vanished under mysterious circumstances. Subsequently, the project was abruptly terminated. Fast forward twenty years, Ouyang Qiu's son, Ouyang Yiming, has grown up and joined a specialized SCI Team as an agent. When a gruesome mutilation case arises in Dawn City, Ouyang Yiming takes it upon himself to investigate. However, just as he nears a breakthrough, the perpetrator takes their own life, prompting Ouyang to delve deeper into the mystery. As the investigation unfolds, it becomes apparent that Pandora's Box is on the verge of being opened... (Q1Q2)

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Hanzai Shokogun Season 2(犯罪症候群 Season 2)

2017Japan
Novel AdaptationDetective FictionDetective Male LeadInvestigationMiniseriesMysterySuspenseThrillerRevenge

Like Shinhannin, this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Detective Fiction, Detective Male Lead, Investigation, Miniseries, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 67% similarity match.

Season 2 of the show centers around Kaburagi, who was in a relationship with Muto's sister in the past

Recommendation: Shotai similar to Shinhannin
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Shotai(正体)

2022Japan
Novel AdaptationDeathInvestigationMiniseriesMurderMysterySuspenseThrillerPrisoner Male Lead

Like Shinhannin, this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Death, Investigation, Miniseries, Murder, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 67% similarity match.

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

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Mottomo Tooi Ginga SP(最も遠い銀河)

2013Japan
Novel AdaptationDeathInvestigationMiniseriesMurderMysterySuspenseThrillerDrama

Like Shinhannin, this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Death, Investigation, Miniseries, Murder, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 67% similarity match.

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

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

2017Japan
Novel AdaptationDeathInvestigationMiniseriesMurderMysterySuspenseThrillerFamily

Like Shinhannin, this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Death, Investigation, Miniseries, Murder, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 67% similarity match.

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

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Mikkoku wa Utau(密告はうたう)

2021Japan
Novel AdaptationDeathDetective FictionDetective Male LeadInvestigationMiniseriesMysterySuspenseThrillerDeath Of A Co-workerDramaTorture

Like Shinhannin, this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Death, Detective Fiction, Detective Male Lead, Investigation, Miniseries, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 64% similarity match.

Sara Masaki, a detective in Investigation Team 1 at the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department, faces the tragic loss of his colleague, Detective Saito Kota, during a murder investigation. Following this, Masaki is reassigned to Personnel Department 1 within the Inspection Division, still grappling with the death of his coworker. Despite his grief, Masaki encounters hostility from his coworkers. When a mysterious letter arrives at the personnel department accusing Detective Minaguchi Nako of leaking confidential information, Masaki launches his own investigation. This leads him to delve into the unresolved case of his colleague's death.

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Interlaced Scenes(错位)

2024China
Novel AdaptationDeathDetective FictionDetective Male LeadInvestigationMurderMysterySuspenseThrillerDetective Female LeadFictional WorldWeb Series

Like Shinhannin, this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Death, Detective Fiction, Detective Male Lead, Investigation, Murder, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 64% similarity match.

Detectives Jiang Guang Ming and Shi Luo are tasked with investigating a case that appears to mirror the crime scene described in a novel penned by Gu Yu Ming. As they delve deeper into the investigation, the lines between fiction and reality blur. Could this uncanny resemblance be purely coincidental?

Recommendation: Chou no Rikigaku similar to Shinhannin
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Chou no Rikigaku(蝶の力学 殺人分析班)

2019Japan
Novel AdaptationDeathDetective FictionInvestigationMiniseriesMurderMysterySuspenseThrillerDetective Female LeadFather-Daughter RelationshipSerial Killings

Like Shinhannin, this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Death, Detective Fiction, Investigation, Miniseries, Murder, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 64% similarity match.

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

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The Truth (2020)(凶案现场)

2020China
Novel AdaptationDeathDetective FictionDetective Male LeadInvestigationMurderMysterySuspenseThrillerRevengeSmart Male LeadWeb Series

Like Shinhannin, this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Death, Detective Fiction, Detective Male Lead, Investigation, Murder, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 64% similarity match.

The ongoing investigation into a homicide from a decade ago exposes the depths of human depravity and reveals a carefully orchestrated act of vengeance. Feng Lang, a brilliant detective, uncovers a disturbing plot linked to a pharmaceutical company from the past while working on various cases. Teaming up with the youthful officer Fan Yun and a team of investigators, they must use their intellect and determination to unravel the enigma.

Recommendation: Keiji no Genba Season 2 similar to Shinhannin
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Keiji no Genba Season 2(刑事の現場2 )

2009Japan
Detective FictionDetective Male LeadInvestigationMiniseriesMysterySuspenseThriller

Like Shinhannin, this drama also features Detective Fiction, Detective Male Lead, Investigation, Miniseries, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 64% similarity match.

This tale follows a young detective and a seasoned detective who hold contrasting values, as they strive to maintain their professional integrity. Keigo is partnered with Umeki, an adept but obstinate detective on the verge of retiring. The story unfolds as the young detective navigates his career while clashing with Umeki, questioning whether to show compassion towards criminals or to treat them with animosity.

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Keishicho Sosa Ikka 9-Gakari Season 3 (2008)(警視庁捜査一課9係 season3)

2008Japan
DeathDetective FictionDetective Male LeadInvestigationMiniseriesMurderMystery

Like Shinhannin, this drama also features Death, Detective Fiction, Detective Male Lead, Investigation, Miniseries, Murder, and Mystery themes with a 64% similarity match.

The Criminal Investigation Division 1-9 is a specialized unit tasked with solving complex and seemingly impossible murders and crimes in the city. They are known as the most formidable team in Tokyo, comprised of top experts in the field. Unlike other units, they prioritize individual judgment and action over strict hierarchy or physical prowess. Despite not holding traditional investigation meetings, they have an impressive track record with the highest arrest rate for criminals.

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Keiji no Genba(刑事の現場 )

2008Japan
Detective FictionDetective Male LeadInvestigationMiniseriesMysterySuspenseThriller

Like Shinhannin, this drama also features Detective Fiction, Detective Male Lead, Investigation, Miniseries, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 64% similarity match.

In a television series, a new police officer joins forces with an experienced detective to form a strong bond while facing challenges together. Keigo begins working at a nearby police precinct and is paired with Shoichi, a seasoned detective who is reserved but kind-hearted and nearing the end of his career. The show depicts the growth of the young detective as he navigates his career alongside the veteran detective and others involved in their cases.

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Jikken Keiji Totori 2( 実験刑事トトリ 2)

2013Japan
Detective FictionDetective Male LeadInvestigationMiniseriesMysterySuspenseThriller

Like Shinhannin, this drama also features Detective Fiction, Detective Male Lead, Investigation, Miniseries, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 64% similarity match.

Totori Hiroshi, formerly a professor specializing in bionomics, made a career change by taking the MPD mid-career recruitment exams. Upon successfully passing the exams, he was delighted to be placed in Division 1. Despite a year having gone by, Totori's partner, Yasunaga Teppei, continues to struggle with the fact that Totori, as a rookie, is older and more experienced than him.

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Special Crime Investigation(특수수사일지: 1호관사건)

2006South Korea
DeathDetective FictionDetective Male LeadInvestigationMiniseriesMurderMystery

Like Shinhannin, this drama also features Death, Detective Fiction, Detective Male Lead, Investigation, Miniseries, Murder, and Mystery themes with a 64% similarity match.

Homicide at the Blue House. Jung Suk Kyu, a culinary expert working in the Blue House, was discovered dead in his quarters, seemingly by suicide. Detectives Kim Han Soo and Park Hee Young have been assigned to look into the case, which arises during a critical time just ahead of the scheduled peace negotiations involving North Korea, South Korea, and the United States. However, as their investigation unfolds, it becomes increasingly evident that the situation is more complex than it appears, and they must race against time to apprehend the murderer before another crime occurs.

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Kyokugen Suiri Coliseum(極限推理コロシアム)

2004Japan
Novel AdaptationDeathInvestigationMiniseriesMurderMysterySuspenseThrillerDeath GameGame

Like Shinhannin, this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Death, Investigation, Miniseries, Murder, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 62% similarity match.

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

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Cold Case: Shinjitsu no Tobira(コールドケース ~真実の扉~)

2016Japan
DeathDetective FictionDetective Male LeadInvestigationMiniseriesMurderMysterySuspenseThrillerDetective Female LeadDramaEpisodic FormatPolice Department Setting

Like Shinhannin, this drama also features Death, Detective Fiction, Detective Male Lead, Investigation, Miniseries, Murder, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 60% similarity match.

Yuri Ishikawa and her colleagues work on solving long-standing unsolved cases in Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan. This project is inspired by the American television show "Cold Case" from 2003.

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Keishicho Sosa Ikka 9-Gakari Season 2(警視庁捜査一課9係 2)

2007Japan
DeathDetective FictionDetective Male LeadInvestigationMiniseriesMurderMysteryPolice Department Setting

Like Shinhannin, this drama also features Death, Detective Fiction, Detective Male Lead, Investigation, Miniseries, Murder, and Mystery themes with a 58% similarity match.

While having breakfast with Ishikawa Michiko, Asawa Naoki receives a call from Kano Rintaro, the leader of the Ninth Sub-division within the First Investigative Division, regarding a recent murder case. The victim, the president of Godai Bank, was found dead after being struck by a miniature model of an eco-city. Godai Bank is currently funding an eco-city project, which is still ongoing. Upon arriving at the crime scene with Kano, they join other members of the Ninth Sub-division including Murase Kengo, Komiyama Shiho, Aoyagi Yasushi, and Yazawa Hideaki. Murase, who had seen the murder weapon left behind, leaves with Shiho while Aoyagi and Yazawa search for witnesses. As the others depart, Kano stays behind and makes an intriguing discovery.

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Keishicho Sosa Ikka 9-Gakari Season 3 (2008)(警視庁捜査一課9係 3)

2008Japan
DeathDetective FictionDetective Male LeadInvestigationMiniseriesMurderMysteryPolice Department Setting

Like Shinhannin, this drama also features Death, Detective Fiction, Detective Male Lead, Investigation, Miniseries, Murder, and Mystery themes with a 58% similarity match.

Aoyagi Yasushi is appointed as the head detective of the Ninth Sub-division within the First Investigative Division, which is overseen by Kano Rintaro. The previous head detective, Murase Kengo, was promoted to lead the Fourteenth Sub-division. One day, the body of Mizushima Akemi, a hostess from Ginza, is discovered. According to Akemi's former spouse, Mitake Toshiyuki, she had a history of shoplifting which led to their divorce. Akemi's mother-in-law, who strongly disliked her, had fought for custody of their child, but Akemi was assured that she could regain custody if she improved her financial situation. Akemi had mentioned to Mitake that she was expecting to receive a significant sum of money soon. This caught Kano's attention as he reviewed an interrogation report linked to a drug dealer's murder investigation being conducted by Murase. It was later revealed that Akemi was a witness in the murder case.

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Akutou - Juuhanzai Sousahan(悪党~重犯罪捜査班)

2011Japan
DeathDetective FictionDetective Male LeadInvestigationMiniseriesMurderMysteryDetective Supporting Character

Like Shinhannin, this drama also features Death, Detective Fiction, Detective Male Lead, Investigation, Miniseries, Murder, and Mystery themes with a 58% similarity match.

In Yokohama's bustling shopping and entertainment district, the body of a young woman who had been fatally stabbed is found in a back alley. Four detectives from the Criminal Affairs Division of Minato-cho Police Precinct " Togashi Masayoshi, Iinuma Reiko, Shibata Yasuharu and Yamashita Manabu " quickly respond to the scene. Togashi discovers something in the pocket of the deceased woman and discreetly pockets it. Despite the others noticing, he assumes they will overlook it. Detectives from the First Investigative Division of the prefectural police arrive shortly after. The members of the Fourth Section, who are prevented from investigating by the First Investigative Division, sadly leave the scene. Nonetheless, they secretly initiate their own inquiry. Three days later, Satonaka Keiichiro, the new chief of the Fourth Section, arrives. Satonaka believes he has been transferred to the precinct as punishment for speaking out against the unfair appointment of the prefectural police chief's nephew. However, Maejima Ryuzo, the head of police administration who assigned him to Minato-cho Police Precinct, actually wants Satonaka to monitor Togashi and the Fourth Section. Maejima warns Satonaka about a "negative rumor" surrounding the Fourth Section, alleging that they abuse their high arrest rate and frequently defy the orders of the prefectural police. They are even suspected of engaging in various illegal activities, such as coercing confessions, having close ties with criminal organizations, and accepting bribes. Tokunaga Yasushi, the former section head who was investigating these allegations, tragically fell to his death while pursuing a suspect on a rooftop. Satonaka questions whether Tokunaga's death was truly an accident. Despite initially approaching his new team with caution, Satonaka finds Togashi and the others to be unexpectedly friendly and skilled detectives, particularly Togashi who is described as charismatic and brave. They provide Satonaka with a detailed update on the murder case from three days prior, stating they are currently searching for witnesses as per the prefectural police's theory that it was a random attack. Satonaka is relieved by their professionalism. However, he soon discovers that their entire report was fabricated...!

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Keishicho Sosa Ikka 9-Gakari Season 8(警視庁捜査一課9係 8)

2013Japan
DeathDetective FictionDetective Male LeadInvestigationMiniseriesMurderMysteryPolice Department Setting

Like Shinhannin, this drama also features Death, Detective Fiction, Detective Male Lead, Investigation, Miniseries, Murder, and Mystery themes with a 58% similarity match.

Tsukuura Hiroko, the proprietor of a well-liked bakery, is discovered deceased on a pathway close to her residence. Her head was struck with a metal bat, leading people to speculate that the culprit may have harbored animosity towards her. Watase Tsunehiko ponders over the reason why the assailant repeatedly struck her on the back of her head. Three years ago, Tsukuura Hiroko fatally struck her husband with a metal bat after suffering from domestic abuse. Following this tragic event, she adopted her maiden name and achieved success. Komiyama Shiho instructs the #9 investigative team to look into the recent case as well as the events from three years ago. Aoyagi Yasushi and Yazawa Hideaki interview the bakery's manager, Sakuragi Noboru, and his employees, uncovering that former detective Odawara Yasunori, who had handled the case three years prior, had recently visited Hiroko. Meanwhile, Kano Rintaro and Asawa Naoki pay a visit to Hiroko's ex-mother-in-law, who had blamed her for her son's death and subjected her to harassment. The autopsy results for Hiroko reveal unexpected findings, unveiling a concealed truth from three years ago.

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Specialist (2016)(スペシャリスト)

2016Japan
Detective FictionDetective Male LeadInvestigationMiniseriesMysterySuspenseThrillerDrama

Like Shinhannin, this drama also features Detective Fiction, Detective Male Lead, Investigation, Miniseries, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 58% similarity match.

A decade ago, Takuma Yoshito was arrested and charged with attempted murder. Despite receiving a 15-year prison sentence, evidence later revealed that he was wrongly accused, leading to his exoneration. Subsequently, Takuma was reinstated to the Kyoto Prefectural Police due to his expertise in criminal psychology. He then transferred to Tokyo, where he joined a newly formed unit without a designated name. Motivated by the tragic death of a significant individual, Takuma decides to join the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department to uncover a major conspiracy. He partners with a young female detective named Maria, who harbors a secret and happens to be the niece of the Commissioner General of the National Police Agency.

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Tokuso 9 Season 3(特捜9 season3)

2020Japan
Detective FictionDetective Male LeadInvestigationMiniseriesMysterySuspenseThrillerPolice Department Setting

Like Shinhannin, this drama also features Detective Fiction, Detective Male Lead, Investigation, Miniseries, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 58% similarity match.

Nine months have passed since the departure of the former leader of the Special Investigations Unit. Asawa Naoki and his team no longer receive assistance requests from the First Investigation Division, but they continue to be involved in tasks like ensuring security. The impact of Mihara Tatsuro, the ex-chief of criminal investigations who harbored resentment towards the Special Investigations Unit and was removed from the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department, lingers within the organization.

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Voice: 110 Emergency Control Room Season 2(ボイスII 110緊急指令室)

2021Japan
Detective FictionDetective Male LeadInvestigationMiniseriesMysterySuspenseThrillerStrong Female Lead

Like Shinhannin, this drama also features Detective Fiction, Detective Male Lead, Investigation, Miniseries, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 58% similarity match.

Detective Shogo Higuchi and Leader Hikari Tachibana of the Emergency Command Center collaborate closely to rescue victims and apprehend wrongdoers promptly. Their current adversary is a malevolent individual displaying intense rage, reflecting the frustrations of certain youths towards society. These younger individuals perceive the criminal's actions as a form of self-expression rather than just criminal behavior.

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Black Postman(ブラックポストマン)

2023Japan
DeathInvestigationMiniseriesMurderMysterySuspenseThrillerSerial Killings

Like Shinhannin, this drama also features Death, Investigation, Miniseries, Murder, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 58% similarity match.

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

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Honcho Azumi Season 6(ハンチョウ~警視庁安積班~ シリーズ6)

2013Japan
Novel AdaptationDeathDetective Male LeadInvestigationMiniseriesMurderMysteryDrama

Like Shinhannin, this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Death, Detective Male Lead, Investigation, Miniseries, Murder, and Mystery themes with a 58% similarity match.

This time, Azumi and his colleagues must collaborate to resolve different cases near Tokyo Sky Tree in Oshiage, Tokyo. They are tasked with working at a branch office in the area, functioning as both a police station and a neighborhood police box. Dealing with the complex local environment and widespread police mistrust poses ongoing challenges for them in their work.

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Honcho Azumi Season 2(ハンチョウ ~神南署安積班~ シリーズ2)

2010Japan
Novel AdaptationDeathDetective FictionDetective Male LeadInvestigationMurderMysteryPolice Procedural

Like Shinhannin, this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Death, Detective Fiction, Detective Male Lead, Investigation, Murder, and Mystery themes with a 58% similarity match.

Team Azumi, known for their successful crackdown on individuals involved in stimulant drugs, recently collaborated with the Fifth Unit of the Tokyo Metropolitan Police's Anti-Organised Crime Division. As a gesture of appreciation, Torikai, the head of the Fifth Unit, treated the team to a meal at an upscale restaurant. Meanwhile, the renowned fashion designer, Sawamura Kyosuke, was seen dining with the top female model, Mizutani Rieko, at the same establishment. The following day, Sawamura's mentor was found dead in a parked car. Among the mentor's belongings was a day planner that indicated a scheduled meeting with Sawamura at the time of the murder. Azumi Tsuyoshi attempted to question Sawamura, but Torikai, who had already taken another individual into custody as the prime suspect, insisted that the Metropolitan Police would be handling the investigation. Despite Torikai's objections, Azumi felt uneasy about the situation and instructed his team to conduct their own inquiry.

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Dareka ga Kono Machi de(誰かがこの町で)

2024Japan
Novel AdaptationDeathInvestigationMiniseriesMurderMysterySuspenseThrillerDeath Of A DaughterKidnappingVillage Setting

Like Shinhannin, this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Death, Investigation, Miniseries, Murder, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 57% similarity match.

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

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Naomi and Kanako(ナオミとカナコ)

2016Japan
Novel AdaptationDeathInvestigationMiniseriesMurderMysterySuspenseThrillerDomestic ViolenceFriendshipSismance

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

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

2020Japan
Novel AdaptationDeathInvestigationMiniseriesMurderMysterySuspenseThrillerDramaJournalist Male LeadSuicide

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

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National Heroes(国门英雄)

2011China
Detective FictionDetective Male LeadInvestigationMysterySuspenseThriller

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Centers on the inquiry into the "506 Extraordinary Magnesium Smuggling Case"

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Keiji Yoshinaga Seiichi: Namida no Jikenbo(刑事吉永誠一 涙の事件簿)

2013Japan
Novel AdaptationInvestigationMiniseriesMysterySuspenseThriller

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

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Detective Cheng Xu(侦探成旭之龙城岁月)

2008China
Detective FictionDetective Male LeadInvestigationMysterySuspenseThriller

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Mofuku no Rendezvous(喪服のランデヴー)

2000Japan
Novel AdaptationInvestigationMiniseriesMysterySuspenseThriller

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

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Shin Keiji Yoshinaga Seiichi(新・刑事吉永誠一)

2014Japan
Novel AdaptationDetective FictionDetective Male LeadInvestigationMiniseriesMystery

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Yoshinaga Seiichi serves as a detective in the First Investigative Division of the Kanagawa Prefectural Police. He firmly believes that every case can be solved and never gives up on his investigations. His partner, Kagami Kiichi, is the son of Takashi, a renowned detective in the same police force. Kujo Kazumai, a police officer with a degree from Tokyo University, joins the First Investigative Division not as Director as originally planned, but as a detective in the field due to his own request.

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Koroshita Otto ga Kaette Kimashita(殺した夫が帰ってきました)

2025Japan
Novel AdaptationInvestigationMiniseriesMysterySuspenseThriller

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

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Gui An(诡案)

2015China
DeathInvestigationMiniseriesMurderMysterySuspenseThrillerPolice Officer Male LeadWriter Male Lead

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Former police officer turned mystery author, Han Bing, discovered a disturbing pattern as his high school classmates began to die in the same manner as the characters in his novels. With suspicions mounting, Han Bing delved deeper into uncovering the dark secrets lurking behind the scenes.

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Keishicho Sosa Ikka 9-Gakari Season 12(警視庁捜査一課9係 12)

2017Japan
DeathDetective FictionDetective Male LeadInvestigationMiniseriesMurderMysteryDramaPolice Department Setting

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The leader of the First Division 9th Sub-division is currently on a unique assignment, so an experienced teacher from the section's coroner has arrived to take his place

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Stained(心冤)

2019Hong Kong
Detective FictionDetective Male LeadInvestigationMiniseriesMysterySuspenseThrillerDisappearancePolice Inspector Female Lead

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Inspector Bo Fei Fung is under suspicion for potential criminal involvement and disloyalty to the police department following the sudden disappearance of her husband, Lau Wai Yi, who is now a key suspect in a corruption case as a former police detective. In order to clear her name, Inspector Fung must work alongside detective Kei Tak Sing to unravel the truth behind her husband's vanishing, all while tackling a series of real-life high-profile crime cases in Hong Kong.

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Gonzo(ゴンゾウ)

2008Japan
DeathDetective FictionDetective Male LeadInvestigationMiniseriesMurderMysteryPsychologicalTrauma

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Formerly a top detective, Kuroki's career was derailed by a traumatic case, leading to his reassignment to a different department where he now spends his days in idleness. However, a new case emerges that offers him the opportunity to reclaim his detective status. (Tokyograph)

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Keishicho Sosa Ikka 9-Gakari Season 7(警視庁捜査一課9係 7)

2012Japan
DeathDetective FictionDetective Male LeadInvestigationMiniseriesMurderMysteryDramaPolice Department Setting

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Before becoming police officers, each member of the Ninth Section of the First Investigative Division faces personal challenges and difficulties. Despite their individualistic nature leading to conflicting approaches in investigations, they are bound together by a shared commitment to justice. While their actions may seem disjointed, they all dedicate themselves to apprehending criminals and tackling complex cases with unwavering determination.

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Tokuso 9(特捜9)

2018Japan
Detective FictionDetective Male LeadInvestigationMiniseriesMysterySuspenseThrillerPolice Department SettingPolice Procedural

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The group known as the #9 investigation team has been dissolved, leading to its members being dispersed. A year later, Kandagawa Sojiro, the Chief of the National Police Agency, decides to establish a special investigative unit to handle the initial inquiry before it is transferred to the prosecutor's office. Munakata Sakutaro is chosen by Kandagawa Sojiro to lead this special team. Joining Munakata Sakutaro are former members of the #9 investigation team such as Asawa Naoki, Komiyama Shiho, Murase Kengo, Aoyagi Yasushi, Yazawa Hideaki, as well as new recruit Shindo Ryo.

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Mirror Twins Season 2(ミラー・ツインズ2)

2019Japan
Detective FictionDetective Male LeadInvestigationMiniseriesMysterySuspenseThrillerIdentical Twin Male LeadKidnapping

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Yugo, the older twin son of a wealthy family, was abducted. Two decades later, his younger brother Keigo is now working as a detective in the First Investigative Division of the Metropolitan Police Department. Despite the case of Yugo's disappearance being closed without any resolution or knowledge of his whereabouts, Keigo becomes convinced that his brother is still alive when the DNA of a suspect in a murder case matches his own. (DramaWiki)

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Kasouken no Onna Season 20(科捜研の女 Season 20)

2020Japan
DeathInvestigationMiniseriesMurderMysterySuspenseThrillerForensic ScienceMedical

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Renzoku Satsujinki Kaeru Otoko(連続殺人鬼カエル男)

2020Japan
DeathInvestigationMiniseriesMurderMysterySuspenseThrillerIllnessSerial Killings

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The lifeless body of a woman is discovered wrapped in a beige sheet and suspended from the roof of a dilapidated apartment building. A note claiming responsibility for the act is attached to the sheet, stating, "Today, I caught a frog and experimented with a bagworm." This peculiar incident captures the attention of the media. Kotegawa Kazuya, a rookie detective, and the experienced Watase from the Saitama Prefectural Police's First Investigation Division are assigned to the case. Criminal psychiatry expert Omaezaki Munetaka notes the immaturity of the crime and suggests it may lead to more murders. As Kotegawa and Watase search for the perpetrator, another killing occurs, with a mutilated body found in a car trunk at a scrapyard. A similar message is left behind, instilling fear and confusion among the public. Can Kotegawa and Watase uncover the identity of the elusive "Frog Man" and bring him to justice?

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Bluetick(已讀不回)

2018Hong Kong
Novel AdaptationDeathInvestigationMurderMysterySuspenseThrillerCo-producedFuneral

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Join the suspenseful journey of ten strangers at a funeral who are entangled in a web of mystery and danger

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Otto yo, Shinde Kurenai ka(夫よ、死んでくれないか)

2025Japan
Novel AdaptationDeathInvestigationMurderMysterySuspenseThrillerDramaRevenge

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As they entered their late thirties, Komoto Maya, Kagami Riko, and Sakaki Yurika realized they regretted marrying for the sake of happiness. They started to feel the limitations of their careers and questioned the direction of their lives. These three college classmates often went out for drinks together, sharing complaints about their husbands and releasing their pent-up frustrations. One fateful evening, Maya and Riko were summoned to Yurika's home, where she shockingly confessed, "I have killed my husband!" Subsequently, Maya's husband mysteriously disappeared, setting off a chain of events that would alter the destinies of these three women. Thus begins the tale of their vengeance as they strive to reclaim the happiness stolen from them by their marriages.

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Tantei Yuri Rintaro(探偵・由利麟太郎)

2020Japan
Novel AdaptationDeathDetective FictionInvestigationMiniseriesMurderMysteryPersonal Assistant Male LeadPsychologist Male Lead

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Yuri Rintaro previously held the position of head of the First Investigation Division in Tokyo before leaving the police force and returning to his hometown of Kyoto. Currently, he works as a forensic psychologist in Kyoto, assisting the police with their investigations. Yuri's investigative approach involves meticulous examination of crime scenes, utilizing tracing techniques acquired from a mentor he encountered in the Rocky Mountains during his youth. Working alongside him in Kyoto is Mitsugi Shunsuke, who admires Yuri and manages the website "Yuri Rintaro no Jikenbo," which documents Yuri's accomplishments.

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Detective Fiction(侦探小说)

2010China
DeathDetective FictionDetective Male LeadInvestigationMurderMysterySuspenseThrillerChinese Republican EraHistoricalHistorical FictionSerial Killings

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Set in the 1940s, this thrilling detective story involves eerie anonymous novels foretelling the murderous deeds of a real serial killer. The characters must navigate through a web of conspiracy, traps, and murder by relying on their sharp logical reasoning skills.

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Hakubo no Chronicle(白暮のクロニクル)

2024Japan
DeathDetective FictionDetective Male LeadInvestigationMurderMysterySuspenseThrillerAttempted MurderFantasyInchoate CrimeVampire Male Lead

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Yukimura Kai is an ageless vampire who appears to be 18 years old but is actually 88 years old