Shinsengumi Keppuroku (2011) - Asian drama recommendation
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Shinsengumi Keppuroku (2011)(新選組血風録)

2011Japan
Novel AdaptationBakumatsuEdo PeriodHistoricalHistorical FictionShinsengumiTokugawa Shogunate

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Recommendation: Ooku: Dai-isho similar to Shinsengumi Keppuroku (2011)
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Ooku: Dai-isho(大奥〜第一章〜)

2004Japan
Edo PeriodHistoricalHistorical FictionTokugawa ShogunateDrama

Like Shinsengumi Keppuroku (2011), this drama also features Edo Period, Historical, Historical Fiction, and Tokugawa Shogunate themes with a 50% similarity match.

The fourth installment of the Ooku series focuses on the time of the 3rd Shogun, Tokugawa Iemitsu, and the establishment of the Ooku. Iemitsu was raised by his nanny, O-fuku, while his younger brother Tadanaga was raised by their biological mother, who was the Shogun's wife. Throughout his upbringing, there was tension between his mother and nanny, both vying for his success as the future Shogun. The series recounts various events from Iemitsu's childhood to adulthood, detailing his journey to power.

Recommendation: Kagero no Tsuji 3 similar to Shinsengumi Keppuroku (2011)
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Kagero no Tsuji 3(陽炎の辻3)

2009Japan
Edo PeriodHistoricalHistorical FictionTokugawa ShogunateDrama

Like Shinsengumi Keppuroku (2011), this drama also features Edo Period, Historical, Historical Fiction, and Tokugawa Shogunate themes with a 50% similarity match.

This tale follows a talented sword fighter who faces challenges with a firm commitment to fairness and a sincere compassion for the common people. Iwane, betrothed to Okon, is tasked with protecting the Shogun's heir apparent, who is poised to become the next ruler. Iwane endeavors to shield the Shogun's son from hired killers sent by the influential advisor aiming to increase his own political influence. (NHK)

Recommendation: Ooku (2024) similar to Shinsengumi Keppuroku (2011)
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Ooku (2024)(大奥)

2024Japan
Edo PeriodHistoricalHistorical FictionTokugawa ShogunateDrama

Like Shinsengumi Keppuroku (2011), this drama also features Edo Period, Historical, Historical Fiction, and Tokugawa Shogunate themes with a 50% similarity match.

The narrative revolves around the women connected to the Tokugawa shogun lineage, with a spotlight on Isonomiya Tomoko and her strategic marriage to the 10th shogun, Tokugawa Ieharu

Recommendation: Akinai Seiden: Kin to Gin similar to Shinsengumi Keppuroku (2011)
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Akinai Seiden: Kin to Gin(あきない世傳 金と銀)

2023Japan
Novel AdaptationEdo PeriodHistoricalHistorical FictionMiniseries

Like Shinsengumi Keppuroku (2011), this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Edo Period, Historical, and Historical Fiction themes with a 50% similarity match.

During Tokugawa Yoshimune's rule in Edo, Sachi from Tsutomura loses her father and brother to illness and starts working at the Isuzuya kimono shop in Tenma, Osaka. The shopkeeper Jihei imparts business knowledge to the apprentices using "business traffic" as a teaching tool at night. Intrigued, Sachi pays close attention and finds herself drawn to the world of business. Two years later, the fourth-generation owner of the shop, Tokubei, marries Kikuei, the daughter of a prominent merchant, but Tokubei encounters a problem...

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Ichiro(一路)

2015Japan
Novel AdaptationEdo PeriodHistoricalHistorical FictionTokugawa ShogunateAdventureJidaigekiMiniseries

Like Shinsengumi Keppuroku (2011), this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Edo Period, Historical, Historical Fiction, and Tokugawa Shogunate themes with a 50% similarity match.

Onodera Ichiro, a 19-year-old who grew up in an Edo household, is urgently called back to his hometown following the accidental death of his father, who served as the head attendant for feudal lord processions. Ichiro belongs to the Makisaka family from West Mino, who, despite being vassals of the shogun with 7,500 koku, hold the esteemed status of feudal lords. Despite facing potential punishment for the fire caused by neglect, Ichiro is appointed as the head attendant due to the imminent departure of the procession. With no experience in this role, Ichiro risks the future of his family line. Feeling overwhelmed and without support, Ichiro decides to rely on the ancestral records of the processions, which his father protected at all costs, as he sets out for Edo. Unbeknownst to him, the procession has been manipulated to bring down the feudal lord and potentially destroy his family.

Recommendation: Ooku: Hana no Ran similar to Shinsengumi Keppuroku (2011)
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Ooku: Hana no Ran(大奥〜華の乱〜)

2005Japan
Edo PeriodHistoricalHistorical FictionTokugawa ShogunateDramaMiniseries

Like Shinsengumi Keppuroku (2011), this drama also features Edo Period, Historical, Historical Fiction, and Tokugawa Shogunate themes with a 44% similarity match.

Illustrates the fierce conflicts among the female figures connected to Tokugawa Tsunayoshi, the fifth shogun.

Recommendation: Shikaku Ukeoinin similar to Shinsengumi Keppuroku (2011)
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Shikaku Ukeoinin(刺客請負人 シーズン1)

2007Japan
Novel AdaptationEdo PeriodHistoricalHistorical FictionDramaMiniseries

Like Shinsengumi Keppuroku (2011), this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Edo Period, Historical, and Historical Fiction themes with a 44% similarity match.

Based on Morimura Seiichi's book series "Assassin Contractor Series" ( ).

Recommendation: Mitsumei: Kangetsu Kasumigiri similar to Shinsengumi Keppuroku (2011)
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Mitsumei: Kangetsu Kasumigiri(密命 寒月霞斬り)

2008Japan
Novel AdaptationEdo PeriodHistoricalHistorical FictionDramaMiniseries

Like Shinsengumi Keppuroku (2011), this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Edo Period, Historical, and Historical Fiction themes with a 44% similarity match.

Based on Yasuhide Saeki's novel "Secret Life Revealed: The Enigma of Kasumi Kanzuki".

Recommendation: Nezumi, Edo wo Hashiru 2 similar to Shinsengumi Keppuroku (2011)
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Nezumi, Edo wo Hashiru 2(鼠、江戸を疾る 2)

2016Japan
Novel AdaptationEdo PeriodHistoricalHistorical FictionDramaMiniseries

Like Shinsengumi Keppuroku (2011), this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Edo Period, Historical, and Historical Fiction themes with a 44% similarity match.

During the Bunka-Bunsei era, the culture of the townspeople thrives as the 11th Tokugawa shogun Ienari's close advisers engage in corrupt administration, leading to a decline in public morals in Edo. Discontent among samurai families and local businessmen grows due to the increasing hardships faced by ordinary town residents. In the dead of night, a whistle suddenly pierces the air. Nezumi Kozo, a heroic thief, effortlessly escapes across rooftops with a box containing 1,000 ryo, which he then scatters over a sleeping, rundown tenement house. Nezumi Kozo's true identity is that of Jirokichi, a playboy with a strong sense of justice who interferes in cases purely out of his desire to see the people of Edo happy. This narrative is inspired by the novel series "Nezumi, Edo wo Hashiru" by Akagawa Jiro.

Recommendation: Onmitsu Happyaku Yachou similar to Shinsengumi Keppuroku (2011)
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Onmitsu Happyaku Yachou(隠密八百八町)

2011Japan
Edo PeriodHistoricalHistorical FictionTokugawa ShogunateDramaMiniseries

Like Shinsengumi Keppuroku (2011), this drama also features Edo Period, Historical, Historical Fiction, and Tokugawa Shogunate themes with a 44% similarity match.

Taking place during the early 1800s in Edo Period Japan, the people are facing hardships under the rule of the Tokugawa shogunate

Recommendation: Denshichi Torimonochou 2 similar to Shinsengumi Keppuroku (2011)
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Denshichi Torimonochou 2(伝七捕物帳 2)

2017Japan
Edo PeriodHistoricalHistorical FictionTokugawa ShogunateDramaMiniseries

Like Shinsengumi Keppuroku (2011), this drama also features Edo Period, Historical, Historical Fiction, and Tokugawa Shogunate themes with a 44% similarity match.

Denshichi from Kuromoncho works under a police officer and uses a special purple truncheon to combat crime in the alleys of Edo. This truncheon was given to him by Inspector Toyama Saemon, who oversees Kitamachi. Denshichi focuses on punishing wrongdoing rather than the wrongdoers themselves and shows compassion and kindness. Despite his cheerful demeanor, he carries the burden of accidentally causing a person's death while trying to help another. This is why he emphasizes the importance of preserving life no matter the circumstances.

Recommendation: Ooka Echizen Season 4 (2018) similar to Shinsengumi Keppuroku (2011)
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Ooka Echizen Season 4 (2018)(大岡越前4)

2018Japan
Edo PeriodHistoricalHistorical FictionTokugawa ShogunateDramaMiniseries

Like Shinsengumi Keppuroku (2011), this drama also features Edo Period, Historical, Historical Fiction, and Tokugawa Shogunate themes with a 44% similarity match.

Ooka Echizen was a magistrate in the Edo period who backed the Kyoho Reforms proposed by the eighth shogun, Tokugawa Yoshimune. In addition to overseeing Edo, Ooka served on the judicial council and handled local government matters, as well as the management of temples and shrines. He dispensed justice with compassion and impartiality, earning a reputation for his fair and humane rulings known as Ooka Sabaki.

Recommendation: Akinai Seiden: Kin to Gin Season 2 similar to Shinsengumi Keppuroku (2011)
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Akinai Seiden: Kin to Gin Season 2(あきない世傳 金と銀2)

2025Japan
Novel AdaptationEdo PeriodHistoricalHistorical FictionBusinesswoman Female LeadMiniseries

Like Shinsengumi Keppuroku (2011), this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Edo Period, Historical, and Historical Fiction themes with a 44% similarity match.

Derived from the novel series "Akinai Seiden: Kin to Gin" (あきない世傳 金と銀) authored by Takada Kaoru (髙田郁).

Recommendation: Yaji x Kita Ganzo Tokaidochu Hizakurige similar to Shinsengumi Keppuroku (2011)
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Yaji x Kita Ganzo Tokaidochu Hizakurige(やじ×きた 元祖・東海道中膝栗毛)

2019Japan
Novel AdaptationEdo PeriodHistoricalHistorical FictionComedyFriendship

Like Shinsengumi Keppuroku (2011), this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Edo Period, Historical, and Historical Fiction themes with a 44% similarity match.

Yaji and Kita travel together as a pair. Kita, who is easily swayed by women, is in debt, while Yaji, who is married, faces a dilemma between his wife and supporting his friend. Their escapades are chronicled by writer Jippensha Ikku. Taken from the book.

Recommendation: Shikaku Ukeoinin Season 2 similar to Shinsengumi Keppuroku (2011)
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Shikaku Ukeoinin Season 2(刺客請負人 シーズン2)

2008Japan
Novel AdaptationEdo PeriodHistoricalHistorical FictionDramaMiniseries

Like Shinsengumi Keppuroku (2011), this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Edo Period, Historical, and Historical Fiction themes with a 44% similarity match.

Based on Morimura Seiichi's "Assassin Contractor Series," a collection of novels.

Recommendation: Atsu Hime similar to Shinsengumi Keppuroku (2011)
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Atsu Hime(篤姫)

2008Japan
Novel AdaptationBakumatsuEdo PeriodHistoricalHistorical FictionTokugawa ShogunateBased On A True StoryDramaJidaigekiPalacePoliticalSmart Female LeadTaiga

Like Shinsengumi Keppuroku (2011), this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Bakumatsu, Edo Period, Historical, Historical Fiction, and Tokugawa Shogunate themes with a 43% similarity match.

The 47th NHK Taiga Drama follows the life of Atsuhime, born in Kagoshima Prefecture, which was known as Satsuma at the time. She married Tokugawa Iesada, the 13th shogun of the Tokugawa shogunate, and rose to the highest rank in Ooku, the inner palace of Edo castle where shogun's relatives lived. After Iesada's death shortly after their wedding, Atsuhime took on the name Tenshoin at 23. She dedicated herself to the Tokugawa clan and the nation during the tumultuous Meiji Restoration, led by individuals from Satsuma. In 1835, Shimazu Tadatake and Oyuki, of the Imaizumi-Shimazu family in the Satsuma clan, welcomed a daughter named Okatsu, who would later become Atsuhime. Growing up as a spirited and compassionate young girl, Okatsu watched as the Satsuma clan underwent financial reforms led by chief retainer Zusho and her father faced consequences for his kindness towards farmers. Unable to understand why her father was punished, Okatsu confronted Zusho.

Recommendation: Kuroshoin no Rokubei similar to Shinsengumi Keppuroku (2011)
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Kuroshoin no Rokubei(黒書院の六兵衛)

2018Japan
Novel AdaptationEdo PeriodHistoricalHistorical FictionTokugawa ShogunateDramaMilitaryMiniseriesPoliticalSamurai Male Lead

Like Shinsengumi Keppuroku (2011), this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Edo Period, Historical, Historical Fiction, and Tokugawa Shogunate themes with a 42% similarity match.

In 1868, discussions between the shogunate and the new government lead to the agreement to hand over Edo Castle. Kakurai Hayato, a hesitant warrior from Owari supporting the government forces, is tasked with overseeing the smooth surrender of the castle. The only issue is a retainer named Matooya Rokubei who refuses to leave. Rokubei, a former guard of the shogun, remains seated and only moves to attend to personal needs. Due to promises made to Saigo Takamori and Katsu Kaishu, disputes within the castle are prohibited, making it impossible to remove Rokubei by force. As Kakurai spends more time with the man, he begins to develop a strange understanding and respect for Rokubei's traditional demeanor.

Recommendation: Daifugou Doushin Season 2 similar to Shinsengumi Keppuroku (2011)
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Daifugou Doushin Season 2(大富豪同心2)

2021Japan
Novel AdaptationEdo PeriodHistoricalHistorical FictionTokugawa ShogunateDramaInvestigationLifeMiniseriesMystery

Like Shinsengumi Keppuroku (2011), this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Edo Period, Historical, Historical Fiction, and Tokugawa Shogunate themes with a 42% similarity match.

The air around Edo Castle holds a tense vibe. A childless general falls gravely ill during a power struggle for succession. In order to protect a man who resembles Unokichi, the shogun summons Amari Bizen no Kami and his younger brother Yukichiyo. However, an immediate attempt on Yukichiyo's life forces him to flee and go into hiding. To ensure Yukichiyo's safety, Amari Bizen switches their identities, making Yukichiyo pose as Unokichi and vice versa.

Recommendation: Aoi Tokugawa Sandai similar to Shinsengumi Keppuroku (2011)
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Aoi Tokugawa Sandai(葵~德川三代~)

2000Japan
Edo PeriodHistoricalHistorical FictionTokugawa ShogunateDramaSengoku PeriodTaiga

Like Shinsengumi Keppuroku (2011), this drama also features Edo Period, Historical, Historical Fiction, and Tokugawa Shogunate themes with a 40% similarity match.

The 39th NHK Taiga Drama is titled Aoi Tokugawa Sandai. This series, written by James Miki, follows the story of three generations of the Tokugawa family, starting from its founder Ieyasu to Iemitsu, the third Shogun who strengthened the Tokugawa dynasty. (DramaWiki)

Recommendation: Akahige Season 2 similar to Shinsengumi Keppuroku (2011)
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Akahige Season 2(赤ひげ2)

2019Japan
Novel AdaptationEdo PeriodHistoricalHistorical FictionDoctor Male LeadMedicalMiniseries

Like Shinsengumi Keppuroku (2011), this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Edo Period, Historical, and Historical Fiction themes with a 40% similarity match.

In the historical setting of the Edo period, Koishikawa Yoyosho is where a secretive and resolute physician called Red Beard, alongside a young doctor named Yasushi Nakamura, provide medical care to impoverished patients and residents of Ichii

Recommendation: Ooku Season 2 similar to Shinsengumi Keppuroku (2011)
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Ooku Season 2(大奥 Season2)

2023Japan
Edo PeriodHistoricalHistorical FictionTokugawa ShogunateAdapted From A MangaDramaRomance

Like Shinsengumi Keppuroku (2011), this drama also features Edo Period, Historical, Historical Fiction, and Tokugawa Shogunate themes with a 40% similarity match.

Based on Yoshinaga Fumi's manga "Ooku" ( ).

Recommendation: Hidachi: Uma no Hone similar to Shinsengumi Keppuroku (2011)
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Hidachi: Uma no Hone(秘太刀 馬の骨)

2005Japan
Novel AdaptationEdo PeriodHistoricalHistorical FictionActionMiniseriesSwordsman Male Lead

Like Shinsengumi Keppuroku (2011), this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Edo Period, Historical, and Historical Fiction themes with a 40% similarity match.

Ishibashi Ginjiro, a skilled swordsman hailing from Edo, travels to a northern domain in pursuit of the legendary sword Umanohone, as requested by his uncle who serves as a key official in the domain. In order to gather information about the sword, Ginjiro decides to engage in duels with six renowned swordsmen affiliated with the school rumored to possess the sword. Along his journey, facing injuries and engaging in battles on his own, Ginjiro uncovers hidden schemes orchestrated by individuals driven by a thirst for power.

Recommendation: Akahige Season 4 similar to Shinsengumi Keppuroku (2011)
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Akahige Season 4(赤ひげ4)

2022Japan
Novel AdaptationEdo PeriodHistoricalHistorical FictionDoctor Male LeadMedicalMiniseries

Like Shinsengumi Keppuroku (2011), this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Edo Period, Historical, and Historical Fiction themes with a 40% similarity match.

Recommendation: Nogaremono Orin similar to Shinsengumi Keppuroku (2011)
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Nogaremono Orin(逃亡者おりん)

2006Japan
Edo PeriodHistoricalHistorical FictionAction

Like Shinsengumi Keppuroku (2011), this drama also features Edo Period, Historical, and Historical Fiction themes with a 38% similarity match.

In the era of Edo under the rule of the ninth Shogun Ieshige, Orin's father was wrongly charged with trying to kill the previous Shogun Yoshimune. Following her father's instructions, Orin becomes a member of the covert assassination squad Tegusari-nin, led by Uemura Doetsu. Within the group, Orin bravely faces numerous threats. However, she eventually discovers that Doetsu is manipulating her for his own gain.

Recommendation: Shinsengumi! similar to Shinsengumi Keppuroku (2011)
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Shinsengumi!(新選組!)

2004Japan
Edo PeriodHistoricalHistorical FictionShinsengumiActionChambaraDramaTaiga

Like Shinsengumi Keppuroku (2011), this drama also features Edo Period, Historical, Historical Fiction, and Shinsengumi themes with a 36% similarity match.

The 43rd NHK Taiga Drama is titled Shinsengumi!. Japan was abruptly awakened from centuries of isolation by the arrival of Commodore Perry's "Black Ships." This event sparked a desire for societal change among men who looked beyond Japan. As old traditions clashed with new ideas, an era of turmoil began. In the midst of this chaos, a group known as the Shinsengumi remained loyal to the traditional shogunate system, led by the charismatic captain Kondo Isami. Upholding the samurai code of honor, Kondo and his comrades such as Hijikata Toshizo, Saito Hajime, and Okita Soji are remembered for their courageous deeds. The NHK taiga drama vividly portrays the passion and valor of these men who lived through Japan's most tumultuous period in history.

Recommendation: Akahige Season 3 similar to Shinsengumi Keppuroku (2011)
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Akahige Season 3(赤ひげ3)

2020Japan
Novel AdaptationEdo PeriodHistoricalHistorical FictionDoctor Male LeadDramaMedicalMiniseries

Like Shinsengumi Keppuroku (2011), this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Edo Period, Historical, and Historical Fiction themes with a 36% similarity match.

Recommendation: Akahige similar to Shinsengumi Keppuroku (2011)
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Akahige(赤ひげ)

2017Japan
Novel AdaptationEdo PeriodHistoricalHistorical FictionDoctor Male LeadDramaMedicalMiniseries

Like Shinsengumi Keppuroku (2011), this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Edo Period, Historical, and Historical Fiction themes with a 36% similarity match.

Niidekyo Jo oversees the operations at Koishikawa Yojosho, a medical facility situated in Koishikawa, Edo. He provides medical treatment to patients and shows concern for their personal issues. Known as "Red Beard," Niidekyo often clashes with the young doctor Yasumoto Noboru. As Yasumoto tends to a diverse range of patients, he gains insight into what it takes to embody the role of a true physician. This information is adapted from Yamamoto Shugoro's novel "Akahige Shinryotan."

Recommendation: Soroban Samurai Kaze no Ichibei similar to Shinsengumi Keppuroku (2011)
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Soroban Samurai Kaze no Ichibei(そろばん侍 風の市兵衛)

2018Japan
Novel AdaptationEdo PeriodHistoricalHistorical FictionAccountant Male LeadAccountingDramaMiniseries

Like Shinsengumi Keppuroku (2011), this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Edo Period, Historical, and Historical Fiction themes with a 36% similarity match.

During the Bunsei era (1818-1830), samurai families faced financial constraints. To alleviate their burden, households would hand over their finances to a traveling steward, who acted as a modern accountant and consultant. Karaki Ichibei specialized in managing the budgets of families in dire financial straits. Skilled in both the abacus and sword, Ichibei visited various homes to assist those struggling financially and facing adversity. This drama is divided into three parts: "Spring Wind" (Episodes 1-3), "Thunder God" (Episodes 4-6), and "Return Ship" (Episodes 7-9). (Jdramas Weblog)

Recommendation: The Qin Empire Season 2 similar to Shinsengumi Keppuroku (2011)
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The Qin Empire Season 2(大秦帝国之纵横)

2012China
Novel AdaptationHistoricalHistorical FictionQin DynastyWarring States Period

Like Shinsengumi Keppuroku (2011), this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Historical, and Historical Fiction themes with a 33% similarity match.

The novel "Qin Empire" by Sun Hao Hui portrays the events that occurred in China during the Warring States era, focusing mainly on the Qin state under the leadership of King Huiwen and King Wu. Duke Xiao, the ruler of the Qin state during that time, enlists the help of statesman Shang Yang to implement daring reforms that bring about significant changes in Western China. This information is sourced from Wikipedia.

Recommendation: Oedo Yoshiwara Jikencho similar to Shinsengumi Keppuroku (2011)
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Oedo Yoshiwara Jikencho(お江戸吉原事件帖)

2007Japan
Edo PeriodHistoricalHistorical FictionDramaMiniseries

Like Shinsengumi Keppuroku (2011), this drama also features Edo Period, Historical, and Historical Fiction themes with a 33% similarity match.

Set in the Yoshiwara red-light district of Edo, this period drama follows four women from different professions who are proud of their community. They band together to seek retribution against men who mistreat the district's prostitutes.

Recommendation: Kagero no Tsuji 2 similar to Shinsengumi Keppuroku (2011)
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Kagero no Tsuji 2(陽炎の辻 2)

2008Japan
Edo PeriodHistoricalHistorical FictionDramaSwordsman Male Lead

Like Shinsengumi Keppuroku (2011), this drama also features Edo Period, Historical, and Historical Fiction themes with a 33% similarity match.

This tale follows a skilled swordsman who faces challenges with a firm commitment to justice and sincere compassion for ordinary people. Despite residing in Edo for four years, Iwane continues to live in a row house next to a masterless samurai and his family, who often cause trouble for him. Commoners seek Iwane's assistance with various issues, and he happily resolves them while engaging in friendly interactions with them, including his former fiancée and a girl from the neighborhood who looks up to him. (NHK)

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Tsuma wa Kunoichi(妻は、くノ一)

2013Japan
Edo PeriodHistoricalHistorical FictionTokugawa ShogunateDramaHidden IdentityMiniseriesMultiple MainsNinja Female Lead

Like Shinsengumi Keppuroku (2011), this drama also features Edo Period, Historical, Historical Fiction, and Tokugawa Shogunate themes with a 33% similarity match.

During the late Edo period, Futaboshi Hikoma, the astronomer of the Hirado domain, is known for his unique passion for the stars and the sea. When a lovely bride named Orie enters his life, Hikoma promises to cherish her forever. Sadly, Orie mysteriously disappears after only a short time of marriage. Little does Hikoma know, Orie is a skilled female ninja sent by the shogunate to investigate the Hirado domain for suspected illegal activities. The shogunate plans to punish the domain as a warning to others in the western regions. Unaware of this, Hikoma travels to Edo in search of his missing wife. Through a friend named Senemon, he meets Matsuura Seizan, the former feudal lord of Hirado, who warns Hikoma that he will harm Orie if she is found. Hikoma vows to protect his wife at all costs. To locate Orie, Hikoma takes on a role as an instructor at a local school and befriends a boy named Tarokichi. Meanwhile, strange occurrences, such as festival music playing at Seizan's residence at night, lead Hikoma and the children on a journey to uncover the truth. However, their investigation unknowingly brings them closer to the shogunate's hidden agenda.

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Neko Zamurai Season 2(猫侍 SEASON2)

2015Japan
Edo PeriodHistoricalHistorical FictionTokugawa ShogunateAdventureAnimalCatComedySamurai Male Lead

Like Shinsengumi Keppuroku (2011), this drama also features Edo Period, Historical, Historical Fiction, and Tokugawa Shogunate themes with a 33% similarity match.

Recommendation: Kimi to Yukite Saku: Shinsengumi Seishunroku similar to Shinsengumi Keppuroku (2011)
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Kimi to Yukite Saku: Shinsengumi Seishunroku(君とゆきて咲く~新選組青春録~)

2024Japan
BakumatsuEdo PeriodHistoricalShinsengumiTokugawa ShogunateActionBromanceMale Centered PlotRevengeSamurai Male LeadSlight MysteryWeak To StrongYouth

Like Shinsengumi Keppuroku (2011), this drama also features Bakumatsu, Edo Period, Historical, Shinsengumi, and Tokugawa Shogunate themes with a 33% similarity match.

The narrative revolves around two fictional young soldiers of the Shinsengumi, Fukakusa Kyujuro and Kamagiri Daisaku. Kyujuro decides to join the Shinsengumi after his father's death in order to enhance his swordsmanship and seek revenge. During the entrance examination, he encounters Daisaku, a talented newcomer with exceptional sword skills. Despite forming a strong bond of friendship, they find themselves caught in the tumultuous era and are fated to face each other in a deadly confrontation. This story is based on the manga "Shinsengumi" by Tezuka Osamu.

Recommendation: Nezumi, Edo wo Hashiru similar to Shinsengumi Keppuroku (2011)
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Nezumi, Edo wo Hashiru(鼠、江戸を疾る)

2014Japan
Novel AdaptationEdo PeriodHistoricalHistorical FictionEpisodic FormatInvestigationMiniseriesMysterySamurai Male Lead

Like Shinsengumi Keppuroku (2011), this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Edo Period, Historical, and Historical Fiction themes with a 33% similarity match.

During Shogun Ienari's reign, both samurais and townspeople express dissatisfaction with their circumstances. In the midst of this discontent, a man named Jirokichi, also known as Nezumi Kozo, operates a bar with his sister, Kosode. Unbeknownst to many, Jirokichi and Kosode secretly assist the vulnerable and impoverished in standing up to the oppressive wealthy individuals.

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Osoroshi(おそろし〜三島屋変調百物語)

2014Japan
Novel AdaptationEdo PeriodHistoricalHistorical FictionInvestigationMiniseriesMysterySuspenseThriller

Like Shinsengumi Keppuroku (2011), this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Edo Period, Historical, and Historical Fiction themes with a 33% similarity match.

During the Edo era, Ochika, a 17-year-old girl, became emotionally distant from others after a tragedy struck her family's inn in Kawasaki. Her fiance was murdered by a man who had been raised alongside her as a sibling. Ochika left her family and now resides at Mishimaya, her uncle Ihei's bag shop in Kanda Mishima-cho in Edo, where she works quietly every day. One day, Ihei asks Ochika to go to Kokubyaku no Aida, where he often meets his rival in the game of go. He instructs her to listen to the many horror stories shared by visitors, then departs. As Ochika listens to the tales, she slowly begins to open up her heart to the stories told by the curious visitors.

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Nuke Mairu - Onna 3-nin Ise Mairi(ぬけまいる~女三人伊勢参り)

2018Japan
Novel AdaptationEdo PeriodHistoricalHistorical FictionAdventureDramaFriendshipMiniseriesSismance

Like Shinsengumi Keppuroku (2011), this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Edo Period, Historical, and Historical Fiction themes with a 33% similarity match.

In their younger days, Ino, the daughter of a restaurant owner, Shika, the elegant wife of a samurai, and Chou, the owner of a sundries shop, formed a close trio in Bakurocho in Edo. Now in their thirties, each woman is feeling disheartened by their current situations, unable to confide in anyone. Suddenly, they decide to leave behind their responsibilities and families to embark on the Nuke Mairi pilgrimage to the Ise Grand Shrine, a popular journey during the Edo Period. Setting out on foot along the Tokaido, the main road connecting Kyoto and Edo, the three women aim to start afresh at Ise.

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Daifugou Doushin(大富豪同心)

2019Japan
Novel AdaptationEdo PeriodHistoricalHistorical FictionDramaInvestigationLifeMiniseriesMystery

Like Shinsengumi Keppuroku (2011), this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Edo Period, Historical, and Historical Fiction themes with a 33% similarity match.

Unokichi, the descendant of the wealthiest trader in Edo, Mikuniya Tokuemon, finds himself working as a constable unexpectedly. Despite his vast riches and aloof demeanor, his coworkers are impressed by him. Unokichi, however, remains indifferent to their opinion. Lacking skill with a sword, unable to run, and fearful of the dark, he is ill-suited for the role. Nevertheless, he continues to inadvertently create misunderstandings with those around him as he collaborates with them to solve numerous cases in Edo. (Jdramas Wordpress)

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Daifugou Doushin Season 3(大富豪同心3)

2023Japan
Novel AdaptationEdo PeriodHistoricalHistorical FictionDramaInvestigationLifeMiniseriesMystery

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A detective with a wealthy grandfather but lacking in combat skills, agility, and having a fear of darkness, makes a comeback to work on a case involving a gang of robbers.

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My Brother's Name Is Shun Liu(我的兄弟叫顺溜)

2009China
Novel AdaptationHistoricalHistorical FictionChinese Republican EraSecond Sino-Japanese WarWar

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The show centers around Shun Liu, a talented marksman who joins the New Fourth Army as a soldier. His remarkable shooting skills are acknowledged, leading him to play a crucial part in multiple military missions against Japanese troops. The series explores concepts of loyalty to one's country, individual development, and the relationships forged during times of war.

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Tracks in the Snowy Forest (2004)(林海雪原)

2004China
Novel AdaptationHistoricalHistorical FictionChinese Republican EraDramaMilitary

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The narrative takes place in 1946 and follows the conflict between a faction of PLA troops and illegal criminals in the Northeastern region

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Wo Zhe Yi Bei Zi(我这一辈子)

2001China
Novel AdaptationHistoricalHistorical FictionChinese Republican EraDramaMultiple Mains

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Taking place in Beijing during the early 1900s, three apprentice friends experience tumultuous lives

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Everlasting Regret (2006)(长恨歌)

2006China
Novel AdaptationHistoricalHistorical FictionChinese Republican EraDramaRomance

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Derived from Wang An Yi's book "The Song of Eternal Regret."

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Liberation of Shanghai(破晓东方)

2022China
Novel AdaptationHistoricalHistorical FictionChinese Republican EraDramaWar

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The series explores the efforts of Communist Party of China members to rebuild Shanghai and revitalize its economy following the city's liberation in May 1949. It showcases how the Party utilized its knowledge, conviction, and solidarity to address various political, economic, and social challenges. Their effective leadership led Shanghai into a new era of peace, stability, and progress. Drawing from real historical events, the drama highlights the obstacles encountered by city officials during the first year post-liberation. Party members had to combat criminals and enemy spies in order to restore social order, political stability, and economic activities in the city.

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Yamamoto Shuugorou Jidaigeki: Bushi No Tamashii(山本周五郎時代劇 武士の魂)

2017Japan
Novel AdaptationHistorical

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Mi wo Tsukushi Ryouricho(みをつくし料理帖)

2017Japan
Novel AdaptationEdo PeriodHistoricalHistorical FictionCookingDramaFlirty Male LeadFoodLifeMiniseriesNice Female Lead

Like Shinsengumi Keppuroku (2011), this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Edo Period, Historical, and Historical Fiction themes with a 29% similarity match.

In 1802, a young girl named Mio faced tragedy when she lost her parents in a flood in Osaka. Feeling alone after being separated from her friend Noe, she was rescued by Yoshi, the owner of Tenman Icchoan, a renowned restaurant in Osaka. Despite being forbidden from the kitchen due to her gender, Mio began learning to cook under Yoshi's guidance. When the restaurant was destroyed in a fire, Mio traveled to Edo with Yoshi and her husband Kahei. Through a stroke of luck, they were offered a job at Tsurya, a soba shop owned by Taneichi. Mio struggled with the different culinary styles of Kansai and Edo, as well as facing challenges from rival shops and societal barriers in her romance with the samurai Komatsubara. Despite these obstacles, she persevered and became a successful female chef.

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Nekonin(猫忍)

2017Japan
Edo PeriodHistoricalHistorical FictionTokugawa ShogunateAdapted From A GameAdventureAnimalCatComedyHidden IdentityNinja Male Lead

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At the age of 10, young ninja Kagerota from the Kiryu clan was separated from his father, the renowned ninja Kenzan. Growing up without experiencing love, Kagerota embarks on a mission to Edo with his ninja companions. Their task is to steal special goldfish from a feudal lord's residence. As they approach the goldfish, they notice a peculiar fat cat with a red nose nearby. The cat's resemblance to his father leaves Kagerota intrigued. ~

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Musashi (2003)(武蔵)

2003Japan
Novel AdaptationEdo PeriodHistoricalHistorical FictionActionDramaFriendshipMartial ArtsPoliticalSengoku PeriodTaiga

Like Shinsengumi Keppuroku (2011), this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Edo Period, Historical, and Historical Fiction themes with a 29% similarity match.

"The Book of Five Rings" by Miyamoto Musashi, a renowned 17th-century work on strategy and leadership, gained popularity among business executives centuries later. Musashi, orphaned at a young age, honed his martial arts skills and fought on the losing side during the Battle of Sekigahara. Evading capture, he spent years traveling and mastering the sword. His reputation attracted challengers, including Sasaki Kojiro, with whom he engaged in a legendary duel at Ganryujima.

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Life and Death on the Way Back(生死归途)

2011China
Novel AdaptationHistoricalHistorical FictionChinese Republican EraDramaSecond Sino-Japanese WarWar

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The narrative primarily focuses on the events surrounding the chase and elimination of the Chinese Expeditionary Forces Northeast Camp by the Japanese Army within the jungle spanning China and Burma

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Kurama Tengu (2008)(鞍馬天狗)

2008Japan
Edo PeriodHistoricalHistorical FictionActionMartial ArtsMiniseriesSamurai Male Lead

Like Shinsengumi Keppuroku (2011), this drama also features Edo Period, Historical, and Historical Fiction themes with a 27% similarity match.

In the late Edo period in Kyoto, there was a tale of a mysterious samurai wearing a mask who chooses to fight for justice and eliminate wickedness. Amidst the chaos of samurais clashing due to their conflicting loyalties to the Tokugawa shogunate, the common people lived in fear. Kurama Tengu, the masked samurai, emerges as a protector, aiding the innocent in their time of need.