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Shinzanmono(新参者)

2010Japan
Novel AdaptationChief Of Police Supporting CharacterCo-workers' RelationshipCousins RelationshipFormer Detective Supporting CharacterInvestigationInvestigator Supporting CharacterMarried Supporting CharacterMysterySupportive In-LawTax Investigator Supporting CharacterThriller

A woman was killed in the Ningyo-cho area of Nihonbashi, Tokyo. Detective Kaga Kyoichiro, a recent transfer to the Nihonbashi police precinct, is assigned to investigate the murder. With numerous suspects from Ningyo-cho's shopping street, Detective Kaga must rely on his sharp deductive skills to solve the case.

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Alibi Kuzushi Uketamawarimasu(アリバイ崩し承ります)

2020Japan
Novel AdaptationChief Of Police Supporting CharacterCo-workers' RelationshipInvestigationInvestigator Supporting CharacterMysteryComedyInterrogator Supporting CharacterShop Owner Female LeadSnowy SettingSurgical ProcedureTax Investigator Female Lead

Like Shinzanmono, this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Chief Of Police Supporting Character, Co-workers' Relationship, Investigation, Investigator Supporting Character, and Mystery themes with a 33% similarity match.

Tokino Mitani, a 20-year-old running her late grandfather's watch store, leads a double life as a covert investigator, unraveling deceitful alibis through reasoning and timing. Yoshiyuki Saji, a disgraced ex-high-ranking cop, relocates to a countryside town and resides in the identical guesthouse as Tokino. Battling a challenging case, he begrudgingly approaches her for assistance, setting aside his professional pride.

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Wind Chime(示铃录)

2016China
Novel AdaptationInvestigationMysteryThrillerSuspense

Like Shinzanmono, this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Investigation, Mystery, and Thriller themes with a 31% similarity match.

The narrative centers around Ji Tang Tang, who uses her unique abilities and specialized tools to unravel mysteries on behalf of the deceased. Once a cheerful girl surrounded by loving parents, she tragically lost them one fateful night. Fearing connection with others, she has roamed alone for four years, growing into a strong and self-reliant individual unafraid of danger. Yue Feng, a righteous companion, stands by her side as she navigates through her adventures. Extracted from Wei Yu's novel "The Voice of Death" ( ).

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Kiri ni Sumu Akuma(霧に棲む悪魔)

2011Japan
Novel AdaptationInvestigationMysteryThrillerRomanceSuspense

Like Shinzanmono, this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Investigation, Mystery, and Thriller themes with a 29% similarity match.

Tatsumura Kei, the recipient of a significant inheritance, receives a letter revealing shocking news about his fiancée, who was soon to be married. The letter describes the fiancée as a malicious individual. Surprisingly, the sender of the letter is a mysterious woman clad in white robes, bearing a striking resemblance to Kei. (Fuji TV)

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

2013Japan
Novel AdaptationInvestigationMysteryThrillerMiniseriesSuspense

Like Shinzanmono, this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Investigation, Mystery, and Thriller themes with a 29% similarity match.

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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Nomen Kenji(能面検事)

2025Japan
Novel AdaptationInvestigationMysteryThrillerProsecutor Male LeadSuspense

Like Shinzanmono, this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Investigation, Mystery, and Thriller themes with a 29% similarity match.

This legal thriller features Fuwa Shuntaro, the top prosecutor at the Osaka District Public Prosecutors' Office, as he seeks the truth of a case, disregarding the influence of higher authorities in the prosecution and police. Known as the "Noh Mask Prosecutor," Fuwa approaches his work with a calm and composed demeanor. Each episode tackles a societal issue linked to the darker aspects of Japanese culture, revealing the tendency of the police to conceal information and highlighting the bureaucratic characteristics of the prosecution.

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Mofuku no Rendezvous(喪服のランデヴー)

2000Japan
Novel AdaptationInvestigationMysteryThrillerMiniseriesSuspense

Like Shinzanmono, this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Investigation, Mystery, and Thriller themes with a 29% similarity match.

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

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

2025Japan
Novel AdaptationInvestigationMysteryThrillerMiniseriesSuspense

Like Shinzanmono, this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Investigation, Mystery, and Thriller themes with a 29% similarity match.

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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Yi Shuang Xiu Hua Xie(一双绣花鞋)

2003China
Novel AdaptationInvestigationMysteryThrillerDramaSuspense

Like Shinzanmono, this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Investigation, Mystery, and Thriller themes with a 29% similarity match.

Prior to the liberation of Chongqing, Ye Da Long led a team from the PLA on secret missions in the area. Following the downfall of the national army, possessing the hidden spy list became crucial in controlling the underground network of Chongqing. Military special agent Ji Yu Tang has been feeling uneasy recently after discovering a pair of embroidered shoes in his boss Lin NanXuan's coffin during the funeral. Shen Chao took over as the head of public security after the liberation of the mountainous city of Chongqing.

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Yokoyama Hideo Suspense Season 2(横山秀夫サスペンス 第2弾)

2011Japan
Novel AdaptationInvestigationMysteryThrillerAnthologyMiniseriesSuspense

Like Shinzanmono, this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Investigation, Mystery, and Thriller themes with a 27% similarity match.

The television series consists of four episodes, each adapted from short stories written by mystery author Yokoyama Hideo. Every episode features a unique murder mystery plot. The episodes are titled as follows: Episode 1 - Overdo / Fukaoi, Episode 2 - Takeover / Hikitsugi, Episode 3 - Lockout / Shimedashi, and Episode 4 - Revenge / Shikaeshi.

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64 (2015)(64)

2015Japan
Novel AdaptationInvestigationMysteryThrillerDramaMiniseriesSuspense

Like Shinzanmono, this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Investigation, Mystery, and Thriller themes with a 27% similarity match.

Amidst a dispute between the public relations office of D Prefectural Police and the correspondents club regarding the anonymity of perpetrators, it has been decided that a director from the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department will visit the family of the victim in a significant unsolved case from 1989, just a week before the statute of limitations expires. The case involves the kidnapping and murder of Shoko-chan, which remains the most heinous crime in the history of D Prefectural Police. The family of the victim has declined the director's offer to extend condolences. A strict confidentiality order has been issued for all individuals involved in the case, including the investigators from that time. This has created a barrier between the Criminal Investigations Department and the Police Affairs Department. Additionally, a mysterious memo has surfaced, followed by a new kidnapping that bears a striking resemblance to the 1989 case just before the director's scheduled visit.

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Liar's Love(危险爱人)

2022China
Novel AdaptationInvestigationMysteryThrillerMarried Female LeadRomanceSuspense

Like Shinzanmono, this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Investigation, Mystery, and Thriller themes with a 27% similarity match.

Su Tang and her husband operate an art gallery together and appear to have an ideal, affectionate marriage that others envy. However, what if one day you were to discover that the person lying beside you is a horrifying serial murderer? What actions would you take? Moving forward leads to destruction, while stepping back brings sweetness. The line between the man you adore and the frightening killer is very thin. Su Tang, can you recognize the true face of love?

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Yokoyama Hideo Suspense(横山秀夫サスペンス 第1弾)

2010Japan
Novel AdaptationInvestigationMysteryThrillerAnthologyMiniseriesSuspense

Like Shinzanmono, this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Investigation, Mystery, and Thriller themes with a 27% similarity match.

Four episodes are inspired by short stories from mystery writer Yokoyama Hideo. Each episode features a unique murder mystery. The episodes are titled: 1. "18th Hole" (18 ), 2. "Misinformation" (Goho ), 3. "Autobiography" (Jiden ), and 4. "Someone Else's House" (Tanin no Ie ).

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Kami no Tsuki(紙の月)

2014Japan
Novel AdaptationInvestigationMysteryThrillerDramaMiniseriesSuspense

Like Shinzanmono, this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Investigation, Mystery, and Thriller themes with a 27% similarity match.

Rinka Umezawa, a homemaker, seeks out small joys in life. Her husband, Masabumi, is committed to supporting her. The couple does not have any children. Rinka decides to take on a part-time job at a bank, where she visits clients' homes and occasionally assists them with household tasks, earning their trust. During one visit to client Kojo Hirabayashi's home, she encounters his grandson Kota, who asks for money. This interaction has a profound impact on Rinka. Subsequently, she steals one hundred million yen from the bank and disappears. Two years later, Rinka's former classmates Yuko Okazaki and Aki Nakaji uncover her embezzlement scheme and confront their own inner demons.

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Honcho Azumi Season 5(ハンチョウ~警視庁安積班~ シリーズ5)

2012Japan
Novel AdaptationInvestigationMysteryThrillerDetective Male LeadPolice Department SettingSuspense

Like Shinzanmono, this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Investigation, Mystery, and Thriller themes with a 27% similarity match.

Assistant Inspector Azumi Tsuyoshi has been reassigned to the Tokyo Metropolitan Police, known for its central role in handling criminal cases. While Azumi excelled at his previous precinct, he now finds himself struggling to keep up with the high-caliber officers at the elite police headquarters.

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Go-nin no Junko(5人のジュンコ)

2015Japan
Novel AdaptationInvestigationMysteryThrillerCrimeMiniseriesSuspense

Like Shinzanmono, this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Investigation, Mystery, and Thriller themes with a 27% similarity match.

Satake Junko was recently taken into custody as the primary suspect in a series of murders involving five men. This development has garnered significant attention in various media outlets and talk shows. Journalist Tanabe Junko decided to delve into the case in hopes of uncovering a big story. She reached out to Shinoda Junko, a former classmate of Satake, who claimed to be close to her. Shinoda invited Tanabe to her office for a discussion. On the other hand, Fukutome Junko, a former colleague of Tanabe who saw her on TV, contacted her and invited her over to her house. When Tanabe visited, she was hoping for information related to the case, but instead, Fukutome, now a homemaker, talked about issues regarding the hierarchy in her company's housing complex. Subsequently, a man contacted Tanabe claiming to have been a potential victim of Satake. This man happened to be the son of another woman named Junko. As these women, from different walks of life and unrelated to the murders, found themselves connected solely by their shared first name, they unwittingly became entangled in a web of deceit and hostility. Derived from Mari Yukiko's novel "5-nin no Junko."

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Last Money - Ai no Nedan(ラストマネー ~愛の値段~)

2011Japan
Co-workers' RelationshipInvestigator Supporting CharacterMarried Supporting CharacterMysteryThrillerFugitive Female LeadInsurance IndustryIntern Supporting CharacterManipulative Co-WorkerPrisoner Female LeadSalesman-Saleswoman Supporting CharacterSuspense

Like Shinzanmono, this drama also features Co-workers' Relationship, Investigator Supporting Character, Married Supporting Character, Mystery, and Thriller themes with a 26% similarity match.

Seiwa Life Insurance processes around 3,500 claims daily and disburses an average of 4

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Honboshi - Shinri Tokuso Jikenbo(ホンボシ 心理特捜事件)

2011Japan
Chief Of Police Supporting CharacterCo-workers' RelationshipInvestigationMysteryThrillerAnalyst Male LeadForensic Investigator Supporting CharacterInterrogator Female LeadInterrogator Male LeadManipulative Co-WorkerPolice Inspector Male LeadSupportive Friend

Like Shinzanmono, this drama also features Chief Of Police Supporting Character, Co-workers' Relationship, Investigation, Mystery, and Thriller themes with a 26% similarity match.

Having previously worked as a psychologist, a man with the unique skill of detecting lies through behavior and mimicry has transitioned into a career as a detective. Utilizing his special ability, he tackles challenging cases and solves them with precision.

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Kurokouchi(クロコーチ)

2013Japan
Chief Of Police Supporting CharacterCo-workers' RelationshipInvestigationMysteryThrillerAdapted From A MangaAntihero Male LeadDetective Female LeadDetective Male LeadJapanese HistoryQuestioning (Sexuality And Gender)Suspense

Like Shinzanmono, this drama also features Chief Of Police Supporting Character, Co-workers' Relationship, Investigation, Mystery, and Thriller themes with a 26% similarity match.

Detective Keita Kurokouchi continues to receive money from politicians in exchange for valuable information. Utilizing his knowledge, he successfully solves long-standing cases. Rookie Detective Mayo Seike, who is skilled but somewhat inexperienced, launches an internal inquiry into Detective Keita Kurokouchi. However, they eventually join forces and collaborate on solving cases together.

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Zero no Shinjitsu(ゼロの真実〜監察医・松本真央〜)

2014Japan
Chief Of Police Supporting CharacterCo-workers' RelationshipInvestigationMysteryThrillerArsonist Supporting CharacterForensic Scientist Supporting CharacterHospital SettingInterrogator Supporting CharacterMedicalProfessor Supporting CharacterSurgeon Supporting CharacterSuspense

Like Shinzanmono, this drama also features Chief Of Police Supporting Character, Co-workers' Relationship, Investigation, Mystery, and Thriller themes with a 25% similarity match.

Matsumoto Mao is set to take on the role of the new medical examiner and travel to the United States when she turns 10 years old. During her time there, she will be focusing on studying advanced placement 3rd year Forensics. With an IQ exceeding 150, she is well-prepared for the task ahead. However, there is a sudden change in her demeanor, making her appear just like any other ordinary person, except to Kyoko who seems to understand the situation. The autopsy room quickly fills up with bodies awaiting examination, including a middle-aged man who had a fatal fall from a scaffolding at a construction site. Despite any signs of fatigue, Mao immediately begins the autopsy and makes a surprising discovery that he did not simply sustain a head injury from the fall. (wiki.d-addicts)

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Namonaki Fukushuusha ZEGEN(名もなき復讐者 ZEGEN)

2019Japan
Novel AdaptationInvestigationMysteryThrillerDramaMiniseriesRevengeSuspense

Like Shinzanmono, this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Investigation, Mystery, and Thriller themes with a 25% similarity match.

The series follows the story of the main character "Zegen" as he pursues vengeance following his wife's tragic death. Li Xue Lan arrives in Japan to seek employment to cover her husband's medical expenses back in China. With Zegen's help, she starts working at a massage parlor in Kawasaki. Worried about her situation due to her temporary visa, he suggests a fake marriage with an older man. Inspired by Jou Tomioka's novel.

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Kidnapping Game(十日游戏)

2020China
Novel AdaptationChief Of Police Supporting CharacterInvestigationMysteryThrillerDebtFlashback To PastFugitive Female LeadGame Developer Male LeadKidnappingRomanceSuspenseWeb Series

Like Shinzanmono, this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Chief Of Police Supporting Character, Investigation, Mystery, and Thriller themes with a 25% similarity match.

In the city of Luteng, China, Yu Hai, the owner of a gaming studio, felt betrayed when his investor, Shen Hui, abruptly withdrew funding for his company. Seeking revenge, Yu Hai stages a fake kidnapping of Shen Hui's daughter, Lu Jie, in exchange for ransom. As the plot unfolds, Yu Hai and Lu Jie develop a relationship. However, things take a dark turn when Lu Jie is discovered dead. Detectives Wu Yuke and Miao Jia are tasked with unraveling the mystery, leading them to uncover a hidden danger lurking in the shadows.

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Antique Bureau Midgame(古董局中局之鉴墨寻瓷)

2020China
Novel AdaptationInvestigationMysteryThrillerConspiracyCrimeSuspenseTreasure Hunting

Like Shinzanmono, this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Investigation, Mystery, and Thriller themes with a 25% similarity match.

After transferring the disgrace of the traitor to his grandfather, Wumai's heir underwent training and delved into the ancient lineage of the counterfeit group. While investigating, he discovered that the Qingming Shanghe collection in the Forbidden City was actually a counterfeit, orchestrated by the Hong Kong auction company Berylian to dominate the domestic antique and fake market. In order to expose the deception, he had to team up with Lao Chao Feng or the medicine, and after many twists and turns, they ultimately revealed the true nature of the Forbidden City's collection. Despite Lao Chao Feng's absence, Wishing and Huang Yanyan persevered through challenges to compete with the ancient dynasty for the five blue and white porcelain jars. With the help of an undercover member of the ancient dynasty Feng Group, they unraveled the mystery of the jars and successfully salvaged a shipwreck at sea, exposing the lurking deceit of the ancient dynasty's Feng. This marked the end of the counterfeit group's five-thousand-year legacy, as Wishing sought revenge and aimed to cleanse the antique industry of corruption.

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Conspiracy (2020)(谋局)

2020China
Novel AdaptationInvestigationMysteryThrillerConspiracyCrimePolice Officer Male LeadSuspense

Like Shinzanmono, this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Investigation, Mystery, and Thriller themes with a 25% similarity match.

The narrative follows the collaboration between seasoned detective Gao Dong, who is facing personal challenges, and ambitious rookie officer Zhang Yi Ang. This dynamic partnership is depicted in the novel "High IQ crimes" by Zi Jin Chen.

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Ningen no Shomei (2004)(人間の証明 )

2004Japan
Novel AdaptationInvestigationMysteryThrillerMiniseriesPolice Department SettingPolice Officer Male LeadSuspense

Like Shinzanmono, this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Investigation, Mystery, and Thriller themes with a 25% similarity match.

During a police operation in Roppongi, Tokyo, a popular district known for attracting young people and recent drug trafficking activities, chaos erupts when a drug dealer attempts to flee a club with a firearm. Despite the dangerous situation, Ichiro Munesue, a dedicated local police officer, bravely intervenes and successfully apprehends the dealer. Impressed by his actions, Ichiro is subsequently promoted to Central Headquarters, a significant advancement for an officer of his rank. While known for his gentle demeanor off-duty, Ichiro is relentless in his pursuit of justice when on duty. Although his methods may be unconventional at times, his superiors recognize his commitment to upholding the law. Eagerly anticipating Ichiro's arrival, his new boss, Eizaburo Nasu, looks forward to working with him.

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Kakusho(確証〜警視庁捜査3課)

2013Japan
Novel AdaptationCo-workers' RelationshipFormer Detective Supporting CharacterMysteryThrillerChief Of Police Male LeadDramaInterrogator Female LeadInterrogator Male LeadLegal Immigrant Supporting CharacterLieutenant Male LeadMarried Male LeadPickpocket Supporting Character

Like Shinzanmono, this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Co-workers' Relationship, Former Detective Supporting Character, Mystery, and Thriller themes with a 25% similarity match.

Akiho Takeda has been placed in the #3 investigation unit of The Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department. On her inaugural day, a robbery occurs at a jewelry store in Shibuya. Despite her desire to be a part of the #1 investigation team, they are assigned to the case. Despite this, Akiho decides to visit the jewelry store in secret. Subsequently, a safe at a jewelry store in Roppongi is broken into, resulting in the theft of the diamond known as "Besu". This diamond is part of the trio known as the "Kuraida Family's Three Sisters", along with "Ani" and "Kyasari". The diamond "Ani" was stolen from the Shibuya jewelry store a few days earlier. Although many suspect a connection between the two diamond thefts, Akiho notes differences in the techniques used by the thieves. However, she remains convinced that there is a link between the two incidents.

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Unexploded Bomb(不発弾 ~ブラックマネーを操る男~)

2018Japan
Novel AdaptationInvestigationMysteryThrillerActionBusinessMiniseriesSuspense

Like Shinzanmono, this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Investigation, Mystery, and Thriller themes with a 25% similarity match.

A major electrical manufacturer hosts a press briefing to address concerns regarding accounting irregularities amounting to 150 billion yen. The CEO of the company is believed to have been influenced by Finance Consultant Ryo Koga. Yumiko Kobori, a member of investigation unit 2, suspects fraudulent activities and questions why the company was not delisted from the stock market. Following the apparent suicide of the head of the management audit department, Ryo Koga has a clandestine meeting with Shozo Higashida. Yumiko Kobori begins to question the circumstances surrounding the supposed suicide and seeks to uncover the identity and motives of Ryo Koga.

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Kiken na Venus(危険なビーナス)

2020Japan
Novel AdaptationInvestigationMarried Supporting CharacterMysteryThrillerDeathDramaFamily RelationshipMarried Female LeadOrphan Male LeadSuspenseVeterinarian Male LeadVeterinary Nurse Supporting Character

Like Shinzanmono, this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Investigation, Married Supporting Character, Mystery, and Thriller themes with a 25% similarity match.

Hakuro lost his father at a young age, which led his mother to marry into the affluent Yagami family. Despite being accepted into the family, Hakuro never truly felt like he belonged. His younger half-brother, who shares the same bloodline, seemed to fit in more easily. Following his mother's passing, Hakuro decided to leave the Yagami family and abandon the Yagami name. Now working as a veterinarian, Hakuro is known for his strong sense of justice, sincerity, and weakness for attractive women. One day, a beautiful woman claiming to be his half-brother's wife seeks his help, as the latter has disappeared. Together, they set out to locate him and soon find themselves entangled in the Yagami family's dispute over a significant inheritance. Could his half-brother's vanishing act be related to this ongoing family feud?

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Crash(크래시)

2024South Korea
Chief Of Police Supporting CharacterCo-workers' RelationshipInvestigationMysteryThrillerActionAnalyst Male LeadComedyMartial Artist Female LeadPolice Department SettingPolice Inspector Supporting CharacterSenior-Junior RelationshipTeammates' RelationshipTeamwork

Like Shinzanmono, this drama also features Chief Of Police Supporting Character, Co-workers' Relationship, Investigation, Mystery, and Thriller themes with a 24% similarity match.

The series follows the Traffic Crime Investigation Team (TCI) as they focus on investigating car-related crimes such as insurance fraud, retaliatory driving, self-harm blackmail, leka, call jump, and autonomous driving

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Naniwa Shounen Tanteidan (2012)(浪花少年探偵団)

2012Japan
Novel AdaptationCo-workers' RelationshipInvestigator Supporting CharacterMarried Supporting CharacterMysteryAmateur Detective Female LeadAmateur Detective Supporting CharacterClassmates' RelationshipComedyDramaInterrogator Supporting CharacterRomanceSchool SettingStudent Supporting Character

Like Shinzanmono, this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Co-workers' Relationship, Investigator Supporting Character, Married Supporting Character, and Mystery themes with a 24% similarity match.

The tale follows Takeuchi Shinobu, a lively and inquisitive teacher at an elementary school who always strives to keep up with her students. Taking place at Ooji Elementary School in Osaka, the new substitute teacher, who has a passion for mystery books and a disdain for deceit, frequently collaborates with the police to solve challenging cases alongside her enthusiastic students.

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

2017Japan
Novel AdaptationInvestigationMysteryThrillerDetective FictionDetective Male LeadMiniseriesRevengeSuspense

Like Shinzanmono, this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Investigation, Mystery, and Thriller themes with a 24% similarity match.

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

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Mystery of Antiques(古董局中局)

2018China
Novel AdaptationInvestigationMysteryThrillerAntique Dealer Male LeadConspiracyShop Owner Male LeadSuspenseTreasure Hunting

Like Shinzanmono, this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Investigation, Mystery, and Thriller themes with a 24% similarity match.

Xu Yuan, a regular owner of an antique store, is informed by a visitor about a surprising conspiracy. He discovers that a legendary treasure has connections to him and a mysterious group has already determined his destiny. In order to restore his family's reputation and dismantle a counterfeit operation, he sets out on a perilous quest.

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Galileo Season 2(ガリレオ)

2013Japan
Novel AdaptationInvestigationMysteryThrillerDetective FictionDramaPhysicsProfessor Male LeadSuspense

Like Shinzanmono, this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Investigation, Mystery, and Thriller themes with a 24% similarity match.

Manabu Yukawa, the brilliant physicist, is known for his exceptional talents and flawless character. Despite his good looks, athletic abilities, and sharp intellect, he has a disdain for children and can exhibit unreasonable behavior, earning him the nickname "the eccentric Galileo" among his peers. How will the clever Galileo tackle the otherworldly puzzles presented to him this time? Misa Kishitani, a detective with the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department's investigation unit, prides herself on her intelligence but also has a sadistic streak. A new addition to the TV series, her role will take on the responsibilities previously held by Kaoru Uchiumi. Taken from the novels "Galileo no Kunou", "Seijo no Kyuusai", "Kyozou no Doukeshi", and "Kindan no Majutsu" by Higashino Keigo.

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Light of Dawn(人之初)

2025China
InvestigationMysteryNovel AdaptationThrillerAdopted Male LeadSearching For A Biological ParentSecretSuspenseWeb Series

Like Shinzanmono, this drama also features Investigation, Mystery, Novel Adaptation, and Thriller themes with a 24% similarity match.

A body was discovered within the panda statue at Fangda Square in Binchuan City, prompting two young individuals connected to the case to unite in unraveling the mystery of their personal histories. Gao Feng, who hails from a modest background, has long sought to locate his biological parents after learning of his adoption. Following a thorough search and police inquiries, he uncovered that the corpse inside the panda statue was tied to the long-standing mystery of his identity. Adding to the oddness, Gao Feng's adoptive father, Gao Da Hua, who passed away unexpectedly, was present at the scene when the statue was destroyed. Meanwhile, Wu Fei Fei, from a prosperous family, is grappling with a familial crisis. After a series of events triggered by her fiancé Xu Zhi Yang's ex-girlfriend Wang Dan, she begins to suspect that the remains within the panda statue may be linked to her father, Wu Guo Hao, raising questions about her own background. The paths of these two seemingly unrelated individuals intertwine as they both confront and collaborate with one another. Throughout their journey, Gao Feng gradually appreciates the unconditional love that his adoptive parents have selflessly provided him over the years and comes to terms with his fixation on uncovering the truth about his biological relatives. Ultimately, due to the police's diligent efforts in gathering evidence and conducting arrests, a long-buried secret spanning two decades was uncovered, leading to the apprehension of the suspect.

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Shotai(正体)

2022Japan
Novel AdaptationInvestigationMysteryThrillerDeathMiniseriesMurderPrisoner Male LeadSuspense

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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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Tokyo Vice Season 2(TOKYO VICE Season2)

2024Japan
Novel AdaptationInvestigationMysteryThrillerCo-producedCrimeDramaMiniseriesSuspense

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Drawing inspiration from the memoir "Tokyo Vice: An American Journalist Covering the Police Beat in Japan" by Jake Adelstein, this project is a joint production with the United States.

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Bluetick(已讀不回)

2018Hong Kong
Novel AdaptationInvestigationMysteryThrillerCo-producedDeathFuneralMurderSuspense

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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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Sunrise on the River(江河日上)

2024China
Novel AdaptationInvestigationMysteryThrillerCity SettingDramaEnvironmental IssuesSocial IssuesSuspense

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In H province's Qijiang City, an outbreak of blue-green algae occurred. Vice Mayor Wang Wu, responsible for environmental protection, had to take a break from his duties due to exhaustion. Renowned environmental protection expert Lin Han Jiang was appointed as the new director of the Environmental Protection Bureau of Qijiang City. Upon assuming his new role, Lin Han Jiang discovered that cyanobacteria posed a significant environmental threat, as revealed by years of water sample testing in Qijiang. With the organization's support, Lin Han Jiang fearlessly investigated the true cause of the blue-green algae outbreak, determined not only to address the immediate issue but also to improve the overall water quality of the Qijiang River. Addressing the root causes of environmental pollution in Qijiang was crucial, involving not just the city's largest industrial park but also the night market and boiler plant, all of which impacted residents' daily lives. Balancing economic growth with ecological preservation presented a challenging dilemma. Despite the obstacles, Lin Han Jiang remained steadfast in his commitment, ultimately restoring clean water and green landscapes to Qijiang while providing a model for effective ecological and economic harmony.

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Mottomo Tooi Ginga SP(最も遠い銀河)

2013Japan
Novel AdaptationInvestigationMysteryThrillerDeathDramaMiniseriesMurderSuspense

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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.

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Osoroshi(おそろし〜三島屋変調百物語)

2014Japan
Novel AdaptationInvestigationMysteryThrillerEdo PeriodHistoricalHistorical FictionMiniseriesSuspense

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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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Utsubokazura no Yume(ウツボカズラの夢)

2017Japan
Novel AdaptationInvestigationMysteryThrillerDramaMiniseriesPsychological ManipulationSuspenseTransformation

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Saito Mifuyu, an 18-year-old girl from Nagano, had a simple upbringing. After her mother passed away, her father brought his new partner into their home, leaving Mifuyu feeling displaced. She received an invitation from her late mother's cousin, Kashimada Naoko, to stay at their luxurious house in Tokyo. Feeling envious of their wealth, Mifuyu decided to integrate herself into the Kashimada family. In the process, she transformed into a cunning girl who manipulated others to achieve her desires, much like a pitcher plant.

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Onna no Naka ni Iru Tanin(女の中にいる他人)

2017Japan
Novel AdaptationInvestigationMysteryThrillerDeathFamilyMiniseriesMurderSuspense

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

2025Japan
Novel AdaptationInvestigationMysteryThrillerDeathDramaMurderRevengeSuspense

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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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Kanojotachi no Hanzai(彼女たちの犯罪)

2023Japan
Novel AdaptationInvestigationMysteryThrillerDetective Female LeadDramaHousewife LeadMiniseriesSuspense

Like Shinzanmono, this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Investigation, Mystery, and Thriller themes with a 24% similarity match.

Himura Mayumi, Jinno Yukari, and Kumazawa Riko come from diverse backgrounds with seemingly no connections between them. However, their lives take unexpected turns due to a missing woman's case, leading to the revelation of their hidden secrets and the truth behind the investigation. Himura Mayumi, a 32-year-old single woman working in the public relations department of a large clothing company, faces challenges at work and desires marriage as an escape. Despite her longing for ordinary happiness, the prospect of marriage now brings her anxiety. Jinno Yukari, a 34-year-old housewife from a wealthy family, leads a seemingly comfortable life but feels lonely due to the lack of children and her husband's distant behavior. Like Himura Mayumi, she also yearns for ordinary happiness. Meanwhile, Kumazawa Riko, a 29-year-old rookie detective, recently joined the detective division and shares the same desire for a sense of ordinary happiness in her life.

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Don't Let Me See(别让我看见)

2015China
InvestigationMysteryThrillerSuspense

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The drama follows a band of courageous and unknown volunteers who initiate a battle of wits and bravery against criminals to uphold justice

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Orange Code(橙色密码)

2015China
InvestigationMysteryThrillerSuspense

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Tian Ji Mi(天机谜)

2016China
InvestigationMysteryThrillerSuspense

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Naniwa Shounen Tanteidan (2000)(浪花少年探偵団)

2000Japan
Novel AdaptationInvestigationMysteryComedy

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Anthology of Abnormal Events(非正常事件集)

2017China
InvestigationMysteryThrillerSuspense

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Zhong Kun, a young man who lived a normal life, experienced a major turning point at 25. He was puzzled by the unusual occurrences he frequently witnessed. With a strong sense of justice instilled in him by his aunt, Zhong Kun found himself unexpectedly joining the criminal investigation team. Teaming up with "computer expert" Shan Zi, he worked on solving challenging cases and delving into the mysterious circumstances surrounding his parents' death in a series of unique investigations.

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Links to Temptation(誘情轉駁)

2010Hong Kong
InvestigationMysteryThrillerSuspense

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The initial connection between lawyer Shing Wai Shun and exotic dancer Hung Long Kiu starts with a mobile phone. Kiu's behavior towards Shun has been inconsistent, leaving him feeling unsure about her intentions. Feeling suspicious, Shun decides to investigate discreetly. With the help of his friend Kwan Ho Ching, Shun discovers that Kiu is dating wealthy businessman Ko Wing Tai. When confronted by Shun, Kiu admits that she is after Tai's money and advises him to give up on her. It is revealed that a mysterious individual has been manipulating Kiu from the shadows.

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Kemonomichi( けものみち)

2006Japan
Novel AdaptationInvestigationMysteryMiniseries

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Animal Trail, a natural path created by the movement of wildlife, can be a lifesaver for individuals who find themselves lost in the wilderness. One day, a woman who feels overwhelmed by her difficult circumstances unexpectedly encounters a man. Desperate for a change, she decides to trust the stranger's guidance and see where the "Animal Trail" will take her. Will this path bring her joy and fulfillment, or will it lead her astray?