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Shonan Junai Gumi!(湘南純愛組!)

2020Japan
ActionAdapted From A MangaAttempted SuicideComedyDelinquent Male LeadSchool BullyingSchool SettingSchool ViolenceStudent Male LeadStudent Supporting CharacterTeenager Male LeadTeenager Supporting CharacterYouth

Prior to transforming into the legendary Great Teacher Onizuka, Ekichi Onizuka and Ryuji Danma were part of the notorious motorcycle gang Oni-Baku. When not causing mischief on their bikes, this pair could be seen attending school - primarily focused on charming the ladies.

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Setoutsumi (2017)(セトウツミ)

2017Japan
Adapted From A MangaComedySchool SettingStudent Male LeadStudent Supporting CharacterTeenager Male LeadTeenager Supporting CharacterYouthHigh SchoolLife

Like Shonan Junai Gumi!, this drama also features Adapted From A Manga, Comedy, School Setting, Student Male Lead, Student Supporting Character, Teenager Male Lead, Teenager Supporting Character, and Youth themes with a 53% similarity match.

Utsumi leads a solitary life as he lacks companionship. When he isn't attending his private institute after school, he often finds himself idling by the riverside. One day, his routine is disrupted by the unexpected arrival of Shokichi Seto, a former soccer player with time on his hands. The two strike up a friendship and are soon joined by Ichigo Kashimura and Hatsumi, fellow classmates from their high school.

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Omae wa Mada Gunma wo Shiranai(お前はまだグンマを知らない)

2017Japan
Adapted From A MangaComedySchool SettingStudent Male LeadStudent Supporting CharacterTeenager Male LeadTeenager Supporting CharacterYouthHigh SchoolMiniseries

Like Shonan Junai Gumi!, this drama also features Adapted From A Manga, Comedy, School Setting, Student Male Lead, Student Supporting Character, Teenager Male Lead, Teenager Supporting Character, and Youth themes with a 53% similarity match.

Upon transferring to a school in Gunma Prefecture, high school student Nori Kamitsuki was taken aback by the noticeable cultural distinctions. Nori finds himself smitten with his classmate Kyo Shinooka, yet she remains loyal to her roots and declares her preference for dating someone from Gunma. To compound matters, Nori becomes embroiled in a confrontation with the rival prefectures of Tochigi and Ibaraki.

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Shin Shinchou Kouki: Classmate wa Sengoku Busho(新・信長公記~クラスメイトは戦国武将~)

2022Japan
ActionAdapted From A MangaComedyDelinquent Male LeadSchool SettingStudent Male LeadStudent Supporting CharacterTeenager Male LeadTeenager Supporting CharacterDramaEccentric Male LeadHigh SchoolMiniseries

Like Shonan Junai Gumi!, this drama also features Action, Adapted From A Manga, Comedy, Delinquent Male Lead, School Setting, Student Male Lead, Student Supporting Character, Teenager Male Lead, and Teenager Supporting Character themes with a 53% similarity match.

A tale revolving around a secondary school populated by troublemakers and a privileged group with duplicates of renowned military leaders from Japan's Warring States era engaged in conflicts

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Gokusen Season 2(ごくせん 2)

2005Japan
ActionAdapted From A MangaComedyDelinquent Male LeadSchool SettingStudent Male LeadStudent Supporting CharacterTeenager Supporting CharacterYouthDramaFriendshipHigh SchoolPhysically Strong Female LeadYakuza

Like Shonan Junai Gumi!, this drama also features Action, Adapted From A Manga, Comedy, Delinquent Male Lead, School Setting, Student Male Lead, Student Supporting Character, Teenager Supporting Character, and Youth themes with a 50% similarity match.

After six months, Shirokin Gakuen has shut down. Yamaguchi Kumiko now teaches a small group of children who struggle to connect with her teaching methods. Unexpectedly, she is offered a position at Kurogin Gakuen, where she becomes the teacher of a rowdy 3D class, making her previous students seem well-behaved in comparison. To keep her job, she must once again conceal her true identity as the fourth generation of the Oedo Family, a well-known yakuza group.

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Sugarless(シュガーレス)

2012Japan
ActionComedyDelinquent Male LeadSchool SettingStudent Male LeadStudent Supporting CharacterTeenager Male LeadTeenager Supporting CharacterYouthDelinquent Supporting CharacterDramaGangHigh SchoolMale Centered Plot

Like Shonan Junai Gumi!, this drama also features Action, Comedy, Delinquent Male Lead, School Setting, Student Male Lead, Student Supporting Character, Teenager Male Lead, Teenager Supporting Character, and Youth themes with a 50% similarity match.

At Kujima High School, the rule known as the Windmill dictates a competitive environment where male students fight fiercely to climb to the top. Shiba Gaku, a first-year student, is constantly engaged in battles to achieve this goal. (

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Drop (2023)(ドロップ)

2023Japan
ActionComedyDelinquent Male LeadSchool SettingStudent Male LeadStudent Supporting CharacterTeenager Male LeadTeenager Supporting CharacterYouthDelinquent Supporting CharacterDramaJunior High SchoolMiniseriesTransfer Student Male Lead

Like Shonan Junai Gumi!, this drama also features Action, Comedy, Delinquent Male Lead, School Setting, Student Male Lead, Student Supporting Character, Teenager Male Lead, Teenager Supporting Character, and Youth themes with a 50% similarity match.

The narrative follows a 15-year-old student in junior high school named Hiroshi. He decides to switch from a private school to a public one with the intention of imitating the troublemakers in his comic books. Upon his arrival, he is confronted by the school's most infamous troublemaker, Iguchi Tatsuya, and is ultimately defeated and apprehended by a detective. However, he earns respect by winning a one-on-one brawl against a student from a different school, propelling him into the world of troublemakers where he engages in fighting against rival schools.

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Boys Este(BOYSエステ)

2007Japan
Adapted From A MangaComedySchool SettingStudent Male LeadStudent Supporting CharacterTeenager Male LeadTeenager Supporting CharacterYouthHigh SchoolRomanceStudent Female LeadTeenager Female Lead

Like Shonan Junai Gumi!, this drama also features Adapted From A Manga, Comedy, School Setting, Student Male Lead, Student Supporting Character, Teenager Male Lead, Teenager Supporting Character, and Youth themes with a 47% similarity match.

Akagi Hibiki, a high school student, starts working part-time at a beauty salon where his exceptional massage skills earn him the nickname "god hand." His path crosses with Koiwai Shizuka, another high school student who starts feeling self-conscious about her appearance because of hurtful remarks from her boyfriend, sparking a romantic connection between them.

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Teiichi no Kuni - Gakuseigai no Kissaten(帝一の國~学生街の喫茶店~)

2017Japan
Adapted From A MangaComedySchool SettingStudent Male LeadStudent Supporting CharacterTeenager Male LeadTeenager Supporting CharacterYouthHigh SchoolMiniseriesMultiple MainsShort Length Series

Like Shonan Junai Gumi!, this drama also features Adapted From A Manga, Comedy, School Setting, Student Male Lead, Student Supporting Character, Teenager Male Lead, Teenager Supporting Character, and Youth themes with a 47% similarity match.

To coincide with the premiere of the film "Teiichi no Kuni", FujiTV is airing a series of five spin-off dramas showcasing the five main actors portraying characters competing for the position of student council president alongside Teiichi. The students are holding planning sessions for the council elections at Kaitei, the café located next to their school. Each episode highlights a different actor in the lead role. (Credit: DoramaWorld.blogspot)

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Ying Ye 3+1(櫻野3加1)

2007Taiwan
ActionComedySchool SettingStudent Male LeadStudent Supporting CharacterTeenager Male LeadTeenager Supporting CharacterYouthHigh SchoolRomanceStudent Female LeadTeenager Female Lead

Like Shonan Junai Gumi!, this drama also features Action, Comedy, School Setting, Student Male Lead, Student Supporting Character, Teenager Male Lead, Teenager Supporting Character, and Youth themes with a 47% similarity match.

Xia Tian, Jia Jiang, Fang Wei, and Bulu all grew up together on Westside Street and are currently attending Ying Ye School. They are just one month away from graduating. Xia Tian's father, who is a police officer in Westside Street, is retiring tomorrow. However, on the same day, they got into a confrontation with the Dinosaur gang at school and were almost expelled by the principal. Officer Xia tried to resolve the situation but instead, his gun went missing. They decided to stay in school and find the gun before graduation to ensure a peaceful retirement for Officer Xia. During their search, they uncovered a connection between the missing gun and an escaped ex-convict known as Grey Wolf, who surprisingly had close ties to students at Ying Ye School.

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High Position(ハイポジ 1986年、二度目の青春)

2020Japan
Adapted From A MangaComedySchool SettingStudent Male LeadStudent Supporting CharacterTeenager Male LeadTeenager Supporting CharacterYouthFriendshipHigh SchoolSupernaturalTime Travel

Like Shonan Junai Gumi!, this drama also features Adapted From A Manga, Comedy, School Setting, Student Male Lead, Student Supporting Character, Teenager Male Lead, Teenager Supporting Character, and Youth themes with a 47% similarity match.

Mitsuhiko Amano, a 46-year-old office worker, recently lost his job and received news of his wife wanting a divorce. His daughter has chosen to stay with her mother due to her strained relationship with him. Feeling defeated, Mitsuhiko decides to visit a soapland, but a fall causes him to lose consciousness. Upon awakening, he finds himself back in 1986, in his teenage body, surrounded by familiar faces including his future wife, Sachiko. Unsure if this is a near-death experience or a second chance at life, Mitsuhiko ponders how he can make the most of this opportunity to change his future. Will he finally find the courage to approach Satsuki, the girl he had a crush on in high school? The story is inspired by the manga "High Posi" written by Takashi Kira.

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Sayonara, High School(さよなら、ハイスクール)

2022Japan
ComedySchool SettingStudent Male LeadStudent Supporting CharacterTeenager Male LeadTeenager Supporting CharacterYouthHigh SchoolMiniseries

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Asakura, a low-ranking high school student, was chosen to be part of the school festival organizing committee. His goal is to date Ito Mayumi, a popular girl at school, in order to break down social barriers. The plan to dismantle the social hierarchy was progressing smoothly until an unexpected incident occurred, leading to an unforeseen turn of events. Thus begins the tragicomic tale of a peculiar class upheaval.

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Prison School(監獄学園 -プリズンスクール-)

2015Japan
Adapted From A MangaComedySchool SettingStudent Male LeadStudent Supporting CharacterTeenager Male LeadTeenager Supporting CharacterYouthHigh SchoolRomanceSexual ContentStudent Female LeadTeenager Female Lead

Like Shonan Junai Gumi!, this drama also features Adapted From A Manga, Comedy, School Setting, Student Male Lead, Student Supporting Character, Teenager Male Lead, Teenager Supporting Character, and Youth themes with a 44% similarity match.

Five young men enroll at a school that was previously exclusive to female students

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Dragon Zakura(ドラゴン桜)

2005Japan
Adapted From A MangaComedySchool SettingStudent Male LeadStudent Supporting CharacterTeenager Male LeadTeenager Supporting CharacterYouthDelinquent Supporting CharacterDramaHigh SchoolStudent Female LeadTeenager Female Lead

Like Shonan Junai Gumi!, this drama also features Adapted From A Manga, Comedy, School Setting, Student Male Lead, Student Supporting Character, Teenager Male Lead, Teenager Supporting Character, and Youth themes with a 44% similarity match.

Sakuragi Kenji, a struggling lawyer and former motorcycle gang member, is determined to help underperforming high school students with an average score of 36 get accepted into Tokyo University (Toudai), Japan's most prestigious educational institution. Despite the school's financial troubles, Sakuragi has set a goal to mentor 5 students to successfully enter Toudai, driven by his personal ambition. Along with providing valuable tips for Toudai entrance exams, "Dragon Zakura" also imparts important life lessons.

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Princess Princess D(プリンセス・プリンセスD)

2006Japan
Adapted From A MangaComedySchool SettingStudent Male LeadStudent Supporting CharacterTeenager Male LeadTeenager Supporting CharacterYouthAll-Boys SchoolHigh SchoolMale Centered PlotMultiple MainsRomance

Like Shonan Junai Gumi!, this drama also features Adapted From A Manga, Comedy, School Setting, Student Male Lead, Student Supporting Character, Teenager Male Lead, Teenager Supporting Character, and Youth themes with a 44% similarity match.

At a school for boys where a unique tradition involves selecting boys to dress up as girls for school events, Yutaka Mikoto, Shihoudani Yuujirou, and Kouno Tooru have been chosen as this year's Princess team. Not impressed by the lackluster performances of the current Princesses, Hanazono Otoya forms his own group of Dark Princesses to compete for the students' interest.

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High&Low: The Worst Episode.O(HiGH&LOW THE WORST EPISODE.O)

2019Japan
ActionComedySchool SettingStudent Male LeadStudent Supporting CharacterTeenager Male LeadTeenager Supporting CharacterYouthBromanceFriendshipGangHigh SchoolMiniseries

Like Shonan Junai Gumi!, this drama also features Action, Comedy, School Setting, Student Male Lead, Student Supporting Character, Teenager Male Lead, Teenager Supporting Character, and Youth themes with a 44% similarity match.

The narrative depicts the events following the altercation in the storage units of the High & Low film at the Oya Institute. Fujio and Tsukasa were both enrolled at Oya High School, but Fujio had to transfer to a rural school near his grandfather's residence to assist with his care. Upon arriving at the institute, new students will attempt to assert their dominance.

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Tadashii Ouji no Tsukurikata(正しい王子のつくり方)

2008Japan
ComedySchool SettingStudent Male LeadStudent Supporting CharacterTeenager Male LeadTeenager Supporting CharacterYouthHigh SchoolStudent Female LeadTeenager Female Lead

Like Shonan Junai Gumi!, this drama also features Comedy, School Setting, Student Male Lead, Student Supporting Character, Teenager Male Lead, Teenager Supporting Character, and Youth themes with a 44% similarity match.

This school comedy follows a girls' high school that transitions to a co-ed institution, only to find that the new male students do not meet their standards. In response, a group of girls initiates a project to transform the boys into "princes." --Tokyograph

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Spicy Teacher (2000)(麻辣鮮師)

2000Taiwan
ComedySchool SettingStudent Male LeadStudent Supporting CharacterTeenager Male LeadTeenager Supporting CharacterYouthHigh SchoolStudent Female LeadTeenager Female Lead

Like Shonan Junai Gumi!, this drama also features Comedy, School Setting, Student Male Lead, Student Supporting Character, Teenager Male Lead, Teenager Supporting Character, and Youth themes with a 44% similarity match.

A school drama series with a significant impact on idol dramas in Taiwan, consisting of 3 seasons and featuring 5 generations of students. The first season spanned 155 episodes, showcasing the 1st to 3rd generations of students. The second season, with 29 episodes, focused on the 4th to early 5th generations of students. The third season concluded with 14 episodes, highlighting the later half of the 5th generation of students.

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Gokusen Season 3(ごくせん 3)

2008Japan
ActionComedySchool SettingStudent Male LeadStudent Supporting CharacterTeenager Male LeadTeenager Supporting CharacterYouthDramaOrganized CrimePhysically Strong Female LeadSignature MoveTeacher Female LeadVice Principal Supporting Character

Like Shonan Junai Gumi!, this drama also features Action, Comedy, School Setting, Student Male Lead, Student Supporting Character, Teenager Male Lead, Teenager Supporting Character, and Youth themes with a 42% similarity match.

Sawatari Goro is currently serving as the vice principal at Akado High School

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Kindaichi Shonen no Jikenbo N(金田一少年の事件簿N (Neo))

2014Japan
Adapted From A MangaComedySchool SettingStudent Male LeadStudent Supporting CharacterTeenager Male LeadTeenager Supporting CharacterYouthAmateur Detective Male LeadDetective FictionMiniseriesMysterySuspenseThriller

Like Shonan Junai Gumi!, this drama also features Adapted From A Manga, Comedy, School Setting, Student Male Lead, Student Supporting Character, Teenager Male Lead, Teenager Supporting Character, and Youth themes with a 42% similarity match.

Kindaichi Hajime, a high school student, uses his inherited deductive abilities from his renowned detective grandfather, Kindaichi Kosuke, to solve a variety of challenging cases he becomes involved in. The inspiration for these adventures comes from the manga series "The Kindaichi Case Files" created by Kanari Yozaburo and Amagi Seimaru, with illustrations by Sato Fumiya.

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MARS - Tada, Kimi wo Aishiteru(MARS~ただ、君を愛してる~)

2016Japan
Adapted From A MangaSchool BullyingSchool SettingStudent Male LeadStudent Supporting CharacterTeenager Male LeadTeenager Supporting CharacterYouthDramaHigh SchoolPsychologicalRomanceStudent Female LeadTeenager Female Lead

Like Shonan Junai Gumi!, this drama also features Adapted From A Manga, School Bullying, School Setting, Student Male Lead, Student Supporting Character, Teenager Male Lead, Teenager Supporting Character, and Youth themes with a 42% similarity match.

The narrative follows the lives of Kira and Rei, two students in high school. Kira is a reserved artist, while Rei is a sociable womanizer with a dark, aggressive side. They develop a friendship that blossoms into a romantic relationship when Rei discovers a drawing by Kira on the back of a map she gave him. However, both Kira and Rei harbor troubled pasts, and their bond helps them confront their inner demons. Masao, a fellow student, has ties to Rei's violent history and intervenes in their lives in an attempt to push Rei back to his former self.

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Bokutachi ga Yarimashita(僕たちがやりました)

2017Japan
ActionAdapted From A MangaComedySchool SettingStudent Male LeadStudent Supporting CharacterTeenager Male LeadTeenager Supporting CharacterDramaStudent Female LeadSuspenseTeenager Female LeadThrillerYakuza

Like Shonan Junai Gumi!, this drama also features Action, Adapted From A Manga, Comedy, School Setting, Student Male Lead, Student Supporting Character, Teenager Male Lead, and Teenager Supporting Character themes with a 42% similarity match.

High school students Tobio, Maru, Isami, and Paisen, who is now 20 years old and graduated from high school some time ago, are satisfied with their current situations. Their daily routine takes a drastic turn one day when they decide to retaliate against the delinquents who brutally attacked Maru by planting a homemade bomb at a neighboring school. However, the bomb, originally meant to frighten the delinquents, unexpectedly causes a massive explosion resulting in numerous casualties, including friends and upperclassmen. This event marks the beginning of their life on the run.

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Mob Psycho 100(モブサイコ100)

2018Japan
ActionAdapted From A MangaComedySchool SettingStudent Male LeadStudent Supporting CharacterTeenager Male LeadTeenager Supporting CharacterAwkward Male LeadCalm Male LeadHigh SchoolMental PowersPsychologicalSupernatural

Like Shonan Junai Gumi!, this drama also features Action, Adapted From A Manga, Comedy, School Setting, Student Male Lead, Student Supporting Character, Teenager Male Lead, and Teenager Supporting Character themes with a 42% similarity match.

Kageyama Shigeo, a typical middle school student known as Mobu for his lack of presence, possesses powerful psychic abilities despite his unassuming appearance. As he matures, Mobu becomes aware of the increasing strength and danger of his powers, prompting him to suppress them and control his emotions tightly. Despite his desire for a normal life and friendships, Mobu finds himself constantly facing challenges. Guided by a mentor without psychic abilities, he navigates his daily life in search of his life's purpose. This information is inspired by the manga series "Mob Psycho 100" by ONE.

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Parfait Tic(パフェちっく!)

2018Japan
Adapted From A MangaComedySchool SettingStudent Male LeadStudent Supporting CharacterTeenager Male LeadTeenager Supporting CharacterYouthDramaLove TriangleNeighbors' RelationshipRomanceStudent Female LeadTeenager Female Lead

Like Shonan Junai Gumi!, this drama also features Adapted From A Manga, Comedy, School Setting, Student Male Lead, Student Supporting Character, Teenager Male Lead, Teenager Supporting Character, and Youth themes with a 42% similarity match.

Fuko Kameyama is a cheerful and positive young girl starting her first year of high school. Her life takes a turn when a new family, the Shinpos, moves into the apartment above her house. Among them are two cousins, Daiya and Ichi, who happen to be Fuko Kameyama's new classmates. Despite Daiya's popularity and reputation as a ladies' man, he struggles academically. On the other hand, Ichi is introverted, shy, and excels in school. Fuko Kameyama is drawn to both cousins, as they each have their own unique qualities. She finds herself torn between the two, unable to choose a favorite. As the love triangle unfolds, the question remains: who will win Fuko Kameyama's heart in the end? (

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Akuma to Love Song(悪魔とラブソング)

2021Japan
Adapted From A MangaComedySchool SettingStudent Male LeadStudent Supporting CharacterTeenager Male LeadTeenager Supporting CharacterYouthClassmates' RelationshipDramaMusician Male LeadRomanceTeenager Female LeadTransfer Student Female Lead

Like Shonan Junai Gumi!, this drama also features Adapted From A Manga, Comedy, School Setting, Student Male Lead, Student Supporting Character, Teenager Male Lead, Teenager Supporting Character, and Youth themes with a 42% similarity match.

Kawai Maria enrolled in Totsuka High School following her expulsion from her previous school due to an incident involving violence towards a teacher. Despite being labeled as someone who "taints others," Maria remains hopeful for a fresh start. She forms a bond with two classmates after they hear her beautiful singing. One of them, Yusuke Kanda, appears kind and friendly on the surface but harbors a different side within. He attempts to teach Maria a "lovely spin" to improve her relationships with others, but it only adds to her intimidating aura. The other classmate, Shin Meguro, recognizes the song Maria sings due to his musical background. Though he is a returnee, Maria notes his lack of English communication skills. Throughout the year, Maria faces various challenges in socializing with her peers, but with the support of her friends and her straightforward nature, she is able to overcome them.

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Koi ni Mudaguchi(恋に無駄口)

2022Japan
Adapted From A MangaComedySchool SettingStudent Male LeadStudent Supporting CharacterTeenager Male LeadTeenager Supporting CharacterYouthHigh SchoolLifeMiniseriesRomanceStudent Female LeadTeenager Female Lead

Like Shonan Junai Gumi!, this drama also features Adapted From A Manga, Comedy, School Setting, Student Male Lead, Student Supporting Character, Teenager Male Lead, Teenager Supporting Character, and Youth themes with a 42% similarity match.

Nishina, Maya, Shiro, and Aoi are high school sophomores who are attractive but lackluster in personality. They have made a pact to never get romantically involved and have formed their own club called the "Muda-bu" (Useless Club), dedicated to exploring trivial topics and sharing them on social media. One day, they decide to test a theory from a manga that claims, "If you run with bread in your mouth and collide with someone, you will fall in love." In attempting to carry out the experiment, they accidentally run into someone while holding bread in their mouths.

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Investor Z(インベスターZ)

2018Japan
Adapted From A MangaSchool SettingStudent Male LeadStudent Supporting CharacterTeenager Male LeadTeenager Supporting CharacterYouthBusinessFriendshipHigh SchoolSchool Club

Like Shonan Junai Gumi!, this drama also features Adapted From A Manga, School Setting, Student Male Lead, Student Supporting Character, Teenager Male Lead, Teenager Supporting Character, and Youth themes with a 41% similarity match.

Zaizen Takashi is a first-year student at Dojuku High School, renowned for its exceptional educational standards in Japan. Notably, it is the sole high school that does not require tuition fees. The unique approach to funding this institution involves placing high-achieving students in the 'investment club', where they generate profits. Takashi is eventually recruited into the club and becomes captivated by the world of investing.

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So Funny Youth(当你年少时)

2022China
ComedySchool SettingStudent Male LeadStudent Supporting CharacterTeenager Male LeadTeenager Supporting CharacterYouthFriendshipNeighbors' RelationshipStudent Female LeadTeenager Female Lead

Like Shonan Junai Gumi!, this drama also features Comedy, School Setting, Student Male Lead, Student Supporting Character, Teenager Male Lead, Teenager Supporting Character, and Youth themes with a 41% similarity match.

The tale of 5 young boys and girls residing in the historic neighborhood of "Junma Road". They attended the same high school and spent their formative years together. Zhang Xiao Ran, a determined young lady who calls Junma Road home, is accompanied by four close companions: Zhu Cheng Hai, a sharp-tongued academic prodigy residing across the street; Xiang Nan, a warm-hearted and cheerful girl who displayed impressive strength at just 6 years old; Zhou Rui, the handsome and reserved nephew of Zhang Xiao Ran, older than her by a year; and Lin Tao, the beloved source of joy for everyone around.

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Ikemen-do: Binan Gakuen Monogatari(イケメン道 〜美南学園物語〜)

2022Japan
ComedySchool SettingStudent Male LeadStudent Supporting CharacterTeenager Male LeadTeenager Supporting CharacterYouthHigh SchoolMale Centered PlotMiniseriesMultiple Mains

Like Shonan Junai Gumi!, this drama also features Comedy, School Setting, Student Male Lead, Student Supporting Character, Teenager Male Lead, Teenager Supporting Character, and Youth themes with a 41% similarity match.

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Elite Yankee Saburo(エリートヤンキー三郎)

2007Japan
ActionAdapted From A MangaComedySchool SettingStudent Male LeadTeenager Male LeadYouthBrief NudityHigh SchoolNuditySexual Content

Like Shonan Junai Gumi!, this drama also features Action, Adapted From A Manga, Comedy, School Setting, Student Male Lead, Teenager Male Lead, and Youth themes with a 41% similarity match.

"Elite Yankee Saburo" follows the journey of Ookochi Saburo, an ordinary and introverted teenager embarking on his high school experience. Despite his quiet nature, Saburo faces a challenging start as his siblings have left a notorious mark as troublemakers in the same school. Upon his arrival, Saburo is quickly labeled as an "elite yankee" due to these misunderstandings.

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GTO: Remake Season 2(GTO リメイク版連続ドラマ (第2期))

2014Japan
Adapted From A MangaComedySchool BullyingSchool SettingStudent Supporting CharacterTeenager Supporting CharacterYouthDramaEmotionally Strong Male LeadHigh SchoolTeacher Male Lead

Like Shonan Junai Gumi!, this drama also features Adapted From A Manga, Comedy, School Bullying, School Setting, Student Supporting Character, Teenager Supporting Character, and Youth themes with a 41% similarity match.

Onizuka returns to his alma mater in Shonan, Japan as a substitute teacher. While there, he encounters challenging situations such as a student's pregnancy and another student's school refusal. Throughout his time at the high school, Onizuka's background is uncovered by individuals who were acquainted with him in the past.

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Confucius (2012)(智勝鮮師)

2012Taiwan
ComedySchool SettingStudent Male LeadStudent Supporting CharacterTeenager Male LeadTeenager Supporting CharacterYouthHigh SchoolMultiple MainsStudent Female LeadTeenager Female Lead

Like Shonan Junai Gumi!, this drama also features Comedy, School Setting, Student Male Lead, Student Supporting Character, Teenager Male Lead, Teenager Supporting Character, and Youth themes with a 41% similarity match.

During his late teenage years, Kong Qiu, an 18-year-old, displayed natural talent and a quick learning ability. He possessed vast knowledge and a strong curiosity, often outsmarting his professors. In addition to his academic pursuits, Kong Qiu enjoyed attending Kung Fu Clubs and was known as "Lu Guo's Number One Kung Fu Killer" for his skills. Despite his professors' disapproval, they disciplined Kong Qiu after discovering his hobby. Unfortunately, this led to a tragic end as Kong Qiu expressed his dissatisfaction before passing away. In the afterlife, a chance encounter with Zheng Zhi Sheng at Nai He Bridge allowed Kong Qiu to retain his past knowledge and memories. Reborn as Qi Er Bin in 2012, a professor at City Scientific University, Kong Qiu faced challenges with a disorderly educational system. Will he be able to uphold his teaching principles and inspire his students to become independent learners? As Kong Qiu navigates the modern world, unexpected events and encounters are bound to occur.

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Konda Teru no Gouhou Recipe(紺田照の合法レシピ)

2018Japan
Adapted From A MangaComedySchool SettingStudent Male LeadStudent Supporting CharacterTeenager Male LeadTeenager Supporting CharacterFoodGangster Male LeadMiniseriesStudent Female LeadTeenager Female Lead

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Konda Teru is a senior high school student who is part of the Shimofuriniku-gumi gang. He is accustomed to a life filled with violence and danger, but finds solace in the simple pleasures of grilled mackerel with salt. Konda shares his school days with his classmate, Haru Maki. Despite the constant threats to his safety and the pressure of school assignments, he uses his creativity to prepare delicious meals each day. His culinary skills not only help him navigate dangerous situations within the gang, but also bring joy, love, and even save lives.

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Aozakura: Boei Daigakuko Monogatari(あおざくら防衛大学校物語)

2019Japan
Adapted From A MangaSchool SettingStudent Male LeadStudent Supporting CharacterTeenager Male LeadTeenager Supporting CharacterYouthDormitory SettingDramaEmotionally Strong Male LeadMale Centered PlotRoommates' Relationship

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Kondo Isami, a high school senior, is faced with a difficult decision due to his family's financial struggles. Upon discovering the government-run Defence Academy, he sees an opportunity to pursue his education without the burden of fees and even receive a monthly allowance. Excited about this chance, Kondo enrolls in the academy after graduating from high school and befriends Matsuhira Yosuke, Okita Soji, Harada Tadashi, and Takei Tomoaki. However, his excitement fades as he encounters a change in attitude from senior students like Sakaki Ryuya and Nishiwaki Takashi, who start implementing strict rules and coaching after the entrance ceremony.

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Moshimo, Ikemen Dake no Koukou ga Attara(もしも、イケメンだけの高校があったら)

2022Japan
ComedySchool SettingStudent Male LeadStudent Supporting CharacterTeenager Male LeadTeenager Supporting CharacterYouthBromanceFamily RelationshipFriendshipMale Centered PlotSlight Romance

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The narrative takes place in Binan Gakuen, a prestigious private high school known for its exceptionally attractive student body. The school is determined to emerge victorious at the National Ikemen Contest for high school students. (News Yahoo)

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Haru wa Mijikashi Koiseyo Danshi.(春は短し恋せよ男子。)

2023Japan
Adapted From A MangaSchool SettingStudent Male LeadStudent Supporting CharacterTeenager Male LeadTeenager Supporting CharacterYouthFirst LoveHigh SchoolMale Centered PlotMiniseriesRomance

Like Shonan Junai Gumi!, this drama also features Adapted From A Manga, School Setting, Student Male Lead, Student Supporting Character, Teenager Male Lead, Teenager Supporting Character, and Youth themes with a 39% similarity match.

Experience the journey of four high school boys as they navigate through their lives and explore the realm of romance despite their lack of prior romantic encounters. This story is adapted from the manga series "Haru wa Mijikashi Koiseyo Danshi" by Shiiba Nana.

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I Am Your Teacher(아이 엠 샘)

2007South Korea
ComedySchool SettingStudent Male LeadStudent Supporting CharacterTeenager Male LeadTeenager Supporting CharacterYouthAge GapAge GapRomanceStudent Female LeadTeacher Male LeadTeenager Female Lead

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The narrative centers around the tensions between inexperienced educators and the challenges faced by high school students. Jang Yi San is a shy and ineffective homeroom teacher assigned to instruct Eun Byul, the sole daughter of a notorious mob boss. Eun Byul has just enrolled at MyungMoon High and lacks the motivation to excel.

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Alien Sam(에일리언샘)

2006South Korea
ComedySchool SettingStudent Male LeadStudent Supporting CharacterTeenager Male LeadTeenager Supporting CharacterYouthAlienMiddle SchoolSci-FiTeacher Male LeadTeacher Supporting Character

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Alexander is a royal reptilian from a distant planet who arrives on Earth. He assumes the identity of a human called Bong Sam and takes a position as a teacher at a junior high school.

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Hakuouki SSL: Sweet School Life(薄桜鬼SSL ~sweet school life~)

2015Japan
ComedySchool SettingStudent Male LeadStudent Supporting CharacterTeenager Male LeadTeenager Supporting CharacterYouthAge GapAge GapNice Female LeadRomanceStudent Female LeadTeenager Female Lead

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As the cherry blossoms swirled gently in the air, Chizuru Yukimura arrived at the entrance of a prestigious academy that had previously only admitted male students. This year, Hakuou Academy welcomed its first co-educational class, with Chizuru being the sole female student among them. And so, her first year at the academy commenced.

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The Big Boss Season 2(班长大人第二季)

2017China
ComedySchool SettingStudent Male LeadStudent Supporting CharacterTeenager Male LeadTeenager Supporting CharacterYouthChildhood Friends RelationshipNeighbors' RelationshipParodyStudent Female LeadTeenager Female Lead

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This year, Ye Mu Xi celebrates her 18th birthday. Ye Mu Xi and Liao Dan Yi have developed a strong bond, but their relationship is put to the test by unforeseen events. Will their friendship evolve into something more? Or will they continue to be just childhood friends?

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The M Riders Season 6(萌學園六復活之戰)

2014Taiwan
School SettingStudent Male LeadStudent Supporting CharacterTeenager Male LeadTeenager Supporting CharacterYouthDramaFantasyHigh School

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Bukatsu, Suki Janakya Dame Desu Ka?(部活、好きじゃなきゃダメですか?)

2018Japan
Adapted From A MangaComedySchool SettingStudent Male LeadTeenager Male LeadYouthHigh SchoolMiniseriesSports

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The comedic tale revolves around a group of high school boys who mistakenly believe that joining club activities will make them popular. Despite lacking genuine interest, they haphazardly decide to join a sports-focused club at their school.

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Ochanigosu(お茶にごす。)

2021Japan
Adapted From A MangaComedyDelinquent Male LeadSchool SettingStudent Male LeadYouthFriendshipHigh SchoolRomance

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Masaya Funabashi, a troublemaker in high school often referred to as Devil Ma-kun, opts to change his reputation by becoming a member of the Japanese Tea Ceremony Club. This information is sourced from MyAnimeList and is based on the manga "A Bad Boy Drinks Tea!" by Nishimori Hiroyuki.

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Switch Girl!!(スイッチガール!!)

2011Japan
Adapted From A MangaComedySchool SettingStudent Male LeadStudent Supporting CharacterTeenager Male LeadYouthHidden IdentityHidden PersonalityHigh SchoolRomanceStudent Female LeadTeenager Female Lead

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In school, Tamiya Nika presents herself as a stylish and fashionable student, but this image is merely a facade she puts on for others

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ChocoMimi(チョコミミ)

2007Japan
Adapted From A MangaComedySchool SettingStudent Male LeadTeenager Male LeadTeenager Supporting CharacterYouthFamilyFashion IndustryJunior High SchoolLifeStudent Female LeadTeenager Female Lead

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ChocoMimi depicts the everyday adventures of close friends Choco and Mimi, two stylish eighth graders, along with their social circle and families. Choco is described as responsible and hardworking, while Mimi is portrayed as whimsical and dreamy. Together, they navigate through various challenges in their homes, with friends, and at school.

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High School Big Bang(我成了他的班主任)

2020China
ComedySchool SettingStudent Male LeadStudent Supporting CharacterTeenager Male LeadTeenager Supporting CharacterYouthBrother-Sister RelationshipHigh SchoolRomanceStudent Female LeadTeenager Female LeadWeb Series

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This series follows the journey of students as they grow on campus, telling an engaging story of a slow learner's comeback. It delivers a message of positivity in a humorous manner. (WeTV)

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The Day I Skipped School for You 3(教室的那一间第三季)

2020China
ComedySchool SettingStudent Male LeadStudent Supporting CharacterTeenager Male LeadTeenager Supporting CharacterYouthFriendshipHigh SchoolRomanceTeenager Female LeadTransfer Student Female LeadWeb Series

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Chen Mo and his companions are fortunate to be brought together in a humanities course. The beginning of the new semester introduces fresh faces to the class - an endearing and straightforward transfer student from rural areas, a commanding class leader, and a sensitive class counselor. (chinesedrama.info)

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When We Meet(世界上另一个你)

2022China
ComedySchool SettingStudent Male LeadStudent Supporting CharacterTeenager Male LeadTeenager Supporting CharacterYouthDoppelgangerOffice Worker Male LeadRomanceStudent Female LeadTeenager Female LeadWeb Series

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Lu Ming, a skilled artist employed by a gallery, encounters Deng Yu, a high school student who bears a striking resemblance to him, at an art opening. Both individuals not only share a physical resemblance but also struggle with the same mental disorder that hindered Lu Ming's artistic aspirations in the past and now poses a threat to Deng Yu's future. As they spend more time together, they develop a desire to support each other's success. Lu Ming is in a committed relationship with Han You You and is supported by his loyal best friend, Ma Zi Xuan, during challenging times. On the other hand, Deng Yu is well-liked at school and has a close-knit group of friends, including the recently transferred Xu Xiao Xiao. As they face personal and professional obstacles, will they be able to discover themselves in time or risk losing everything they hold dear, including their bond with each other?

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Who's Your Daddy?(我和我爸的十七岁)

2023China
ComedySchool SettingStudent Male LeadStudent Supporting CharacterTeenager Male LeadTeenager Supporting CharacterYouthBody SwapBromanceHigh SchoolIdentity SwapSupernaturalWeb Series

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The profit-driven middle-aged businessman Chen Bi Da swaps memories with high school student Gao Wen Ming following an accident and ends up as a second-year student at Yuying Middle School. To his surprise, he discovers he has a son named Jiang Yu, whom he has never met, and who coincidentally becomes his classmate. Chen Bi Da attempts to apply his business expertise in dealing with Jiang Yu, but quickly learns that adult strategies do not work in a middle school setting, leading to a series of comical mishaps. Complications arise when Chen Bi Da's company faces threats and the real Gao Wen Ming awakens in Chen Bi Da's body.

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Life(ライフ)

2007Japan
School SettingSchool ViolenceStudent Male LeadStudent Supporting CharacterTeenager Male LeadTeenager Supporting CharacterYouthDramaInchoate CrimePsychologicalSexual ViolenceStudent Female LeadTeenager Female Lead

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Ayumu successfully passes the entrance exam for a prestigious high school thanks to the support of her best friend, Yuko, who unfortunately does not pass and blames Ayumu for her own failure. Feeling heartbroken over the lost friendship, Ayumu withdraws and avoids making new connections in high school. However, Manami, the most popular girl in her class, reaches out to Ayumu and they become friends, leading Ayumu to embrace her new life. Yet, trouble arises when Manami mistakenly believes Ayumu is pursuing her boyfriend, sparking a campaign of bullying against Ayumu. With no one to confide in - her mother preoccupied with her brother's health and her teacher dealing with personal issues - Ayumu finds herself on the brink of losing herself.

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Rookies(ROOKIES)

2008Japan
Delinquent Male LeadSchool SettingStudent Male LeadStudent Supporting CharacterTeenager Male LeadTeenager Supporting CharacterYouthBaseballDramaMale Centered PlotSport ClubSportsTeacher Male Lead

Like Shonan Junai Gumi!, this drama also features Delinquent Male Lead, School Setting, Student Male Lead, Student Supporting Character, Teenager Male Lead, Teenager Supporting Character, and Youth themes with a 37% similarity match.

Koichi Kawato has recently taken on the role of teaching Japanese Literature at Futakotamagawa high school, a school known for its troubled baseball club. The club, made up of troublemakers and bullies, was banned from competitions for a year after a violent incident during a game. Kawato soon realizes that the remaining club members are more interested in women, smoking, and idleness. With his guidance, they set their sights on the Koshien high school baseball tournament. However, the journey to Koshien is filled with challenges and obstacles.