Shoni Kyumei - Asian drama recommendation
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Shoni Kyumei(小児救命)

2008Japan
Doctor Female LeadFamilyHospital SettingLifeMedicalMiniseriesPediatrician Female Lead

Due to the recent reduction in pediatric services, pediatrician Aoyama Sora has taken a stand against the hospital administration in order to revive and enhance the pediatric specialty.

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Recommendation: Night Hospital similar to Shoni Kyumei
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Night Hospital(ナイトホスピタル)

2002Japan
Doctor Female LeadHospital SettingMedicalMiniseriesDrama

Like Shoni Kyumei, this drama also features Doctor Female Lead, Hospital Setting, Medical, and Miniseries themes with a 50% similarity match.

The scene of this human narrative is a distinctive medical facility that exclusively operates during nighttime to cater to outpatients. During these late hours, the medical team encounters a variety of illnesses presented by a diverse group of patients. Maki, a new addition to the team, was trained as a pathologist but has been assigned to work as a clinical physician at the hospital. Despite her extensive medical knowledge, her lack of practical experience (and her discomfort with administering injections) creates a distance between her and the rest of the staff. The enthusiastic and positive Maki is particularly disliked by Keiko, a pragmatic and results-driven clinical physician.

Recommendation: Accoucheul similar to Shoni Kyumei
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Accoucheul(产科男医生)

2014China
FamilyHospital SettingLifeMedicalDramaFriendship

Like Shoni Kyumei, this drama also features Family, Hospital Setting, Life, and Medical themes with a 44% similarity match.

Life, the son of a renowned obstetrician and gynecologist, struggles with his career choice and conflicts with his father. He also holds a grudge against his father's female protégé, Zheng Zheng. Meanwhile, the new male director, Dong Su Xian, finds fulfillment in his work of bringing new life into the world, despite facing personal challenges in his marriage with Qian Lei. As the characters navigate the complexities of their personal and professional lives, they learn valuable lessons about love, responsibility, and the miracles of obstetrics and gynecology. Ultimately, they find happiness and fulfillment in their work and relationships.

Recommendation: Doctor Eggs: Kenshui Arihara Ryohei similar to Shoni Kyumei
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Doctor Eggs: Kenshui Arihara Ryohei(ドクターエッグス~研修医・蟻原涼平~)

2021Japan
Doctor Female LeadHospital SettingMedicalMiniseriesDoctor Male LeadDrama

Like Shoni Kyumei, this drama also features Doctor Female Lead, Hospital Setting, Medical, and Miniseries themes with a 44% similarity match.

Recommendation: My Family Doctor similar to Shoni Kyumei
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My Family Doctor(我的家庭醫生)

2014Hong Kong
FamilyMedicalMiniseries

Like Shoni Kyumei, this drama also features Family, Medical, and Miniseries themes with a 43% similarity match.

The television series aims to explore the themes of primary care and family doctors by presenting interactive stories. These include: an elderly individual at risk of falling due to social and health issues, a woman experiencing psycho-somatic symptoms and doctor shopping, a taxi driver with uncontrolled diabetes and his friend battling colorectal cancer, a teenager struggling with internet addiction, and a young woman dealing with side effects from cosmetic procedures.

Recommendation: Hitonatsu no Papa e similar to Shoni Kyumei
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Hitonatsu no Papa e(ひと夏のパパへ)

2003Japan
FamilyLifeMiniseries

Like Shoni Kyumei, this drama also features Family, Life, and Miniseries themes with a 43% similarity match.

After losing her mother, a high school student named Marimo embarks on a journey to meet her estranged father, Shinpei, whom she had never known. To her surprise, Shinpei turns out to be a 38-year-old aspiring private detective, very different from the father she had imagined. Despite initial disbelief, Shinpei eventually accepts Marimo as his daughter after seeing the necessary documents. As they navigate their newfound relationship, Marimo labels Shinpei as "The worst father in the world" while Shinpei mourns the loss of his freedom. Together, they discover the challenges and rewards of building a father-daughter bond.

Recommendation: The Long Game similar to Shoni Kyumei
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The Long Game(長盤決勝)

2018Taiwan
FamilyLifeMedical

Like Shoni Kyumei, this drama also features Family, Life, and Medical themes with a 43% similarity match.

Recommendation: The 3rd Ward similar to Shoni Kyumei
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The 3rd Ward(제3의 병원)

2012South Korea
Doctor Female LeadFamilyHospital SettingLifeMedicalComedyDoctor Male LeadDramaSurgeon Female LeadSurgeon Male Lead

Like Shoni Kyumei, this drama also features Doctor Female Lead, Family, Hospital Setting, Life, and Medical themes with a 42% similarity match.

"The Third Hospital" will uncover the story of neurosurgeons operating in a unique medical facility that integrates both Western and Eastern approaches to healthcare.

Recommendation: Kids' Lives Matter similar to Shoni Kyumei
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Kids' Lives Matter(星空下的仁醫)

2021Hong Kong
Doctor Female LeadHospital SettingLifeMedicalDoctor Male LeadMale Chases Female FirstPediatrician Male Lead

Like Shoni Kyumei, this drama also features Doctor Female Lead, Hospital Setting, Life, and Medical themes with a 40% similarity match.

Two decades ago, a disagreement arose between two young doctors working in pediatrics during a surgical procedure. Since then, Fong Chung Yan has risen to the position of pediatric surgeon at the prestigious Princess Anne Hospital, while Hui Kam Fung, who values preserving life above all else, now works at a lesser-known hospital. Their paths cross again when they are brought together for a liver transplant. Chung Yan devises a plan to recruit Kam Fung to join him at Princess Anne Hospital, where they reunite with their former colleague, cardiothoracic surgeon Cheung Yi Sam. Meanwhile, Mak Hoi Kei, the head of the surgery department, is determined to assemble the perfect team to establish Hong Kong's first pediatric center. Through facing life-and-death situations with young patients, Chung Yan and Kam Fung are able to put aside their past differences. During this time, specialist Man Pak Wui and intern Lin Cheuk Ying stumble upon evidence of a major medical mistake made during the operation from twenty years ago. Determined to seek the truth, everyone bands together to uncover the secrets of the past.

Recommendation: Emergency Room 24 Hours Season 5 similar to Shoni Kyumei
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Emergency Room 24 Hours Season 5( 救命病棟24時)

2013Japan
Doctor Female LeadHospital SettingMedicalMiniseriesDoctor Male LeadDoctor Supporting CharacterDrama

Like Shoni Kyumei, this drama also features Doctor Female Lead, Hospital Setting, Medical, and Miniseries themes with a 40% similarity match.

Kojima Kaede is in charge of a team at Minato University Hospital's emergency and critical care center. Despite being skilled, the staff members are all unique individuals, with emergency doctor Honjo Masaharu being particularly noteworthy. The team lacks cohesion and struggles to work together effectively. Although Kaede is the most competent emergency doctor, she is hesitant about leading the team. The hospital management is disappointed with the center's lack of organ donors since the organ transplant act was revised. In an effort to increase both the number of lives saved and organ donors, they bring in the unconventional emergency doctor Natsume Mamoru. Kaede is overwhelmed with daily tasks and has no time to focus on this new development. However, on Natsume's first day, Tokyo experiences its worst major incident in history.

Recommendation: Doctor Y - Gekai Kaji Hideki similar to Shoni Kyumei
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Doctor Y - Gekai Kaji Hideki(ドクターY~外科医・加地秀樹~)

2016Japan
Hospital SettingLifeMedicalMiniseriesDoctor Male LeadShort Length SeriesSurgeon Male Lead

Like Shoni Kyumei, this drama also features Hospital Setting, Life, Medical, and Miniseries themes with a 40% similarity match.

Surgeon Kaji Hideki, known as the "laparoscope magician," is talented but driven by greed. His career has been hindered by his prioritization of money over status and power, resulting in a slower progression compared to his colleagues. Following a demotion for assisting in a surgery led by Daimon Michiko, whom he refers to as a demon, Kaji is relocated to Teito Medical University Hospital's Oarai 8th Branch Hospital in Oarai, Ibaraki Prefecture. Despite being hailed as a top doctor from Tokyo, Kaji encounters a moral dilemma when faced with treating Mifune Haruka, the daughter of a politician, for appendicitis, and Tanami Shigeo, an elderly man with an incurable illness whom Kaji previously helped. This situation prompts a clash with rookie surgeon Misaki Kenta, who believes that wealth should not determine the quality of medical care. The question remains: what choice will Kaji ultimately make?

Recommendation: Top Knife: Tensai Nougekai no Joken similar to Shoni Kyumei
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Top Knife: Tensai Nougekai no Joken(トップナイフ ―天才脳外科医の条件―)

2020Japan
Doctor Female LeadHospital SettingMedicalMiniseriesNovel AdaptationDoctor Male LeadNeurosurgeon Female Lead

Like Shoni Kyumei, this drama also features Doctor Female Lead, Hospital Setting, Medical, and Miniseries themes with a 40% similarity match.

Yoko Miyama is employed as a physician at Touto Hospital, where she focuses on treating brain aneurysms within the neurosurgery division. Known for her dedication and understanding of the significance of her job, she prioritizes the well-being of her patients above all else. Miyama forms relationships with her coworkers, such as Kuroiwa Kengo, Kozukue Sachiko, and Nishigoori Takuma, while also grappling with feelings of remorse for neglecting her family.

Recommendation: My Family Doctor Season 2 similar to Shoni Kyumei
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My Family Doctor Season 2(我的家庭醫生 II)

2016Hong Kong
FamilyMedicalMiniseriesDrama

Like Shoni Kyumei, this drama also features Family, Medical, and Miniseries themes with a 38% similarity match.

Recommendation: Honke no Yome similar to Shoni Kyumei
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Honke no Yome(本家のヨメ)

2001Japan
FamilyLifeMiniseriesDrama

Like Shoni Kyumei, this drama also features Family, Life, and Miniseries themes with a 38% similarity match.

Nozomi, a Taiwanese woman, is married to Shinji, a Japanese businessman living in Taipei. Their relationship takes a turn when Shinji is required to go back to Japan to manage the family estate. This leads to a conflict between Nozomi and her mother-in-law. (groink)

Recommendation: The Life Heritage similar to Shoni Kyumei
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The Life Heritage(日本テレビcultureスペシャル「生命遺産 生命のチカラ」)

2005Japan
FamilyLifeMiniseriesFriendship

Like Shoni Kyumei, this drama also features Family, Life, and Miniseries themes with a 38% similarity match.

A young student in elementary school grapples with the concept of his existence. A enigmatic woman possessing the "ability of life", along with a boy burdened by inner turmoil. This narrative of adolescent experiences is one that resonates with many. The internal battle of emotions is portrayed in a poignant drama featuring talented actors Kamiki Ryunosuke and Ryoko Hirosue, who deliver a compelling story of finding peace in accepting one's own existence.

Recommendation: Shuden Gohan similar to Shoni Kyumei
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Shuden Gohan(終電ごはん)

2013Japan
FamilyLifeMiniseriesComedy

Like Shoni Kyumei, this drama also features Family, Life, and Miniseries themes with a 38% similarity match.

A man, his wife, and his sister-in-law reside together in the same household. Due to returning home late and feeling exhausted, they have decided to start preparing their own meals every day to cut costs. However, they are unsure about what kind of nutritious meals they can prepare at such a late hour.

Recommendation: Mama to Papa ga Ikiru Riyuu similar to Shoni Kyumei
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Mama to Papa ga Ikiru Riyuu(ママとパパが生きる理由。)

2014Japan
FamilyLifeMiniseriesDrama

Like Shoni Kyumei, this drama also features Family, Life, and Miniseries themes with a 38% similarity match.

Thirty-four-year-old Yoshioka Toko was diagnosed with breast cancer two years after giving birth to her second child. Unfortunately, surgery is not an option due to her terminal condition, although her life expectancy remains uncertain. Toko is determined to stay strong for the sake of her son and daughter, despite facing moments of fear and anxiety. Shortly after Toko's diagnosis, her husband Kenichi learns that he has end-stage lung cancer. Despite their limited time left, the Yoshioka family continues to hold onto their dreams, never losing their sense of humor and their love for each other.

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Kozure Shinbee(子連れ信兵衛)

2015Japan
FamilyLifeMiniseriesHistorical

Like Shoni Kyumei, this drama also features Family, Life, and Miniseries themes with a 38% similarity match.

Roaming warrior Matsumura Shinbei makes a living by challenging and defeating martial arts schools with his exceptional swordsmanship skills. He enjoys a bachelor's carefree life in a tenement house. One day, fellow wandering samurai Okiishi Tonomo moves in with a baby boy named Tsurunosuke. Tonomo's home was recently destroyed, and his wife had passed away. Shinbei offers to help Tonomo if he ever needs assistance. The next day, Tonomo disappears, leaving Shinbei to care for Tsurunosuke despite his lack of experience. Shinbei becomes unexpectedly popular, as the residents of the tenement house seek his help with various issues, such as a couple's divorce struggle due to infertility, a young girl's scheme targeting the elderly, and the inadequate training of a coal merchant's unreliable male heir. This alcohol-loving and highly skilled wandering samurai faces challenges as he juggles caring for the baby and resolving issues in the city.

Recommendation: Kanna-san similar to Shoni Kyumei
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Kanna-san(カンナさーん!)

2017Japan
FamilyLifeMiniseriesAdapted From A Manga

Like Shoni Kyumei, this drama also features Family, Life, and Miniseries themes with a 38% similarity match.

Suzuki Kanna is a determined and ambitious woman who works in the fashion industry with the goal of creating clothing that enhances women's beauty. However, her life takes a turn when she discovers her husband Rei is having an affair. Facing challenges at work and home, including a demanding boss, a husband who relies on his mother, and unexpected visits from her mother-in-law, Kanna is also raising her 4-year-old son, Reon. Despite feeling overwhelmed, Kanna remains resilient and determined to overcome obstacles in pursuit of her dream and happiness for herself and her son.

Recommendation: Shukatsu Kazoku - Kitto, Umaku Iku similar to Shoni Kyumei
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Shukatsu Kazoku - Kitto, Umaku Iku(就活家族~きっと、うまくいく~)

2017Japan
FamilyLifeMiniseriesDrama

Like Shoni Kyumei, this drama also features Family, Life, and Miniseries themes with a 38% similarity match.

Tomikawa Yosuke is wedded to Mizuki. They share a daughter named Shiori and a son named Ko. Yosuke holds the position of general manager in the human resources department of a sizable corporation, whereas his spouse is employed as an educator at a private junior high school. Their daughter is employed as a creator of jewelry and their son is currently seeking employment. Although they may seem like a harmonious family, an unexpected event causes their familial unit to unravel.

Recommendation: Home Sweet Tokyo similar to Shoni Kyumei
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Home Sweet Tokyo(Home Sweet Tokyo)

2017Japan
FamilyLifeMiniseriesForeigner Male Lead

Like Shoni Kyumei, this drama also features Family, Life, and Miniseries themes with a 38% similarity match.

After his Japanese mother-in-law passes away, Bryan Jenkins, an Englishman, relocates to Tokyo with his family to live with his father-in-law. While his wife commutes to work in the city, Bryan adjusts to his new role as a homemaker in Japan. He encounters various surprises, such as learning the Japanese language, experiencing the unique Valentine's Day traditions, and exploring the supernatural myths from Japanese horror stories. Filled with humor, love, and cultural differences, follow Bryan as he navigates life in Tokyo as a foreigner striving to ensure the safety and happiness of his family.

Recommendation: Dai Zenryoku Shissou similar to Shoni Kyumei
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Dai Zenryoku Shissou(大全力失踪)

2019Japan
FamilyLifeMiniseriesDrama

Like Shoni Kyumei, this drama also features Family, Life, and Miniseries themes with a 38% similarity match.

Seven years after disappearing, Isoyama Takeshi has returned home and now runs a struggling bakery with his wife Seiko and daughter Nanami. The only bright spot is Nanami's engagement to Shirogane Masaya, the son of a wealthy family. However, Masaya's father disapproves of Isoyama's financial status and wants to end the engagement. One day, Isoyama reconnects with his old friend Kurebayashi, who asks him to deliver something to someone. During a night spent in his car, Isoyama meets Meguro Yuki, who is seeking to escape her father's abuse. To help her, Isoyama pretends they are father and daughter and together they flee Tokyo.

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Pension Metsa(ペンションメッツァ)

2021Japan
FamilyLifeMiniseriesDrama

Like Shoni Kyumei, this drama also features Family, Life, and Miniseries themes with a 38% similarity match.

Tenko manages a guesthouse by herself, situated in a wooded area in Nagano abundant with Japanese larch trees

Recommendation: 0.5 no Otoko similar to Shoni Kyumei
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0.5 no Otoko(0.5の男)

2023Japan
FamilyLifeMiniseriesDrama

Like Shoni Kyumei, this drama also features Family, Life, and Miniseries themes with a 38% similarity match.

The Tachibana family is at the center of the story, residing in a 2.5-generation household. This unique setup involves parents and their children living together in a two-generation home, with the addition of a single sibling from the younger generation. The decision is made by the Tachibana family to renovate their old residence into a 2.5-generation household. As a result, the 40-year-old protagonist, Masaharu Tachibana, who is unemployed and reclusive, moves in with his sister and her family. Despite being a respected gaming expert in the virtual world, Masaharu encounters difficulties in his new living arrangement. His sister requests his assistance with household tasks, while his teenage niece views him as "weird." Accustomed to living life at his own pace, Masaharu gradually adapts to socializing with others and embracing a more interactive lifestyle in the midst of these changes.

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Medical Team: Lady Da Vinci no Shindan(メディカルチーム レディ・ダ・ヴィンチの診断)

2016Japan
Doctor Female LeadHospital SettingMedicalMiniseriesComedyInvestigationMysteryNeurosurgeon Female Lead

Like Shoni Kyumei, this drama also features Doctor Female Lead, Hospital Setting, Medical, and Miniseries themes with a 36% similarity match.

Shiho is employed as a neurosurgeon at Nishitokyo General Hospital. Following a hallucination during surgery, she makes the decision to leave her profession. Masayuki Kitabatake, her former teacher, serves as the director at Tokyo University Hospital. He convinces Shiho to join the hospital's diagnosis department, which is staffed entirely by female doctors. While Shiho's determination to save patients may lead to disagreements with her colleagues, she ultimately collaborates with them to uncover a puzzling illness.

Recommendation: Owakare Hospital similar to Shoni Kyumei
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Owakare Hospital(お別れホスピタル)

2024Japan
Hospital SettingLifeMedicalMiniseriesAdapted From A MangaDeathDoctor Supporting CharacterNurse Female Lead

Like Shoni Kyumei, this drama also features Hospital Setting, Life, Medical, and Miniseries themes with a 36% similarity match.

Henmi, a nurse in her second year of practice, is employed at a hospital where the presence of death is an ever-looming reality. Through her work, she is exposed to the stark realities of life and death as she cares for a diverse range of patients. (MangaUpdates.com)

Recommendation: Healer of Children similar to Shoni Kyumei
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Healer of Children(了不起的儿科医生)

2020China
Doctor Female LeadHospital SettingLifeMedicalPediatrician Female LeadDoctor Male LeadDramaFriendshipHardworking Female LeadPediatrician Male LeadRomanceTeamwork

Like Shoni Kyumei, this drama also features Doctor Female Lead, Hospital Setting, Life, Medical, and Pediatrician Female Lead themes with a 36% similarity match.

Jiao Jia Ren was rescued by pediatrician Gu Li Feng during her childhood, and later decided to pursue the same career path. Recognizing her potential, Gu Li Feng, who is now the director of the leading children's hospital in the city, goes out of his way to bring her on board as a registrar. Working alongside a team of highly skilled specialists at her new job, Jiao Jia Ren finds herself no longer at the top of her game and puts in extra effort to bridge the gap in expertise. Together with her colleagues Deng Ziang, Gu Jia Ren, and Wang Hang, they encounter numerous challenges both in treating patients at the clinic and in their personal lives. Through these experiences, they grow and develop into capable professionals dedicated to the well-being of children.

Recommendation: Resident - 5-nin no Kenshui similar to Shoni Kyumei
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Resident - 5-nin no Kenshui(レジデント~5人の研修医)

2012Japan
Doctor Female LeadHospital SettingLifeMedicalMiniseriesChasing A DreamCo-workers' RelationshipDeathDoctor Male LeadDramaIllnessTrauma

Like Shoni Kyumei, this drama also features Doctor Female Lead, Hospital Setting, Life, Medical, and Miniseries themes with a 36% similarity match.

One patient after another is admitted, thrust into a high-pressure setting where every second counts in saving lives. Despite their ongoing development as medical professionals and individuals, will they rise above challenges and eventually claim the title of doctor with pride?

Recommendation: Love of Obstetrics and Gynecology Season 2 similar to Shoni Kyumei
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Love of Obstetrics and Gynecology Season 2(爱的妇产科2)

2015China
Hospital SettingLifeMedicalDramaRomance

Like Shoni Kyumei, this drama also features Hospital Setting, Life, and Medical themes with a 33% similarity match.

Obstetrician and gynecologist Ye Zi traveled to the United States to give birth but returned to China following a miscarriage during surgery orchestrated by her ex-husband Tao Teng. Feeling guilty, the surgeon Yang Jun Bo is reassigned to a basic hospital where he begins researching abdominal pregnancy procedures, offering hope to Ye Zi who dreams of becoming a mother. Meanwhile, Tao Teng, now the deputy director of obstetrics and gynecology, resumes his pursuit of Ye Zi. With the support of a cheerful and lively group of friends and the encouragement of Yang Jun Bo, Ye Zi rediscovers her purpose and continues to work wonders in the field of medicine.

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Kamisama no Karute(神様のカルテ)

2021Japan
Hospital SettingLifeMedicalMiniseriesNovel AdaptationDoctor Male LeadDoctor Supporting CharacterDramaSurgeon Supporting Character

Like Shoni Kyumei, this drama also features Hospital Setting, Life, Medical, and Miniseries themes with a 33% similarity match.

Ichito Kurihara works as a doctor at a small hospital in Nagano Prefecture where there is a shortage of physicians

Recommendation: Emergency Room 24 Hours Season 2 similar to Shoni Kyumei
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Emergency Room 24 Hours Season 2(救命病棟24時 (第2期))

2001Japan
Doctor Female LeadHospital SettingMedicalDoctor Male LeadDoctor Supporting Character

Like Shoni Kyumei, this drama also features Doctor Female Lead, Hospital Setting, and Medical themes with a 33% similarity match.

The television show "Emergency Room" delves into the daily experiences of medical professionals in the ER, while also exploring their personal lives and connections with loved ones.

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Denchi ga Kireru Made(電池が切れるまで)

2004Japan
Hospital SettingLifeMiniseriesAdapted From A PoemTeacher Female Lead

Like Shoni Kyumei, this drama also features Hospital Setting, Life, and Miniseries themes with a 33% similarity match.

The narrative follows a hospital educator who gains a profound understanding of the essence and significance of life while instructing children with terminal illnesses. Inspired by a genuine poem penned by an 11-year-old girl before her passing, this heartwarming tale is sourced from TV Asahi and adapted from the work "Life" by Miyakoshi Yukina.

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Joi Yu: Aozora Clinic(女医・優〜青空クリニック〜)

2004Japan
Doctor Female LeadLifeMedicalAdapted From A MangaDrama

Like Shoni Kyumei, this drama also features Doctor Female Lead, Life, and Medical themes with a 33% similarity match.

Fuji Yu, a skilled internal medicine physician working at a university hospital in Tokyo, once believed that medical care was solely about advanced equipment and technology due to the challenges of university hospital environments. However, a reunion with her former mentor reignited her passion for helping others overcome illness. Feeling uncertain about her identity, Yu made the bold decision to leave everything behind and join a clinic on Teuri Island, Hokkaido, recommended by her mentor. This story is based on the manga series "Aozora Clinic" by Karube Junko.

Recommendation: Emergency Room 24 Hours Season 3 similar to Shoni Kyumei
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Emergency Room 24 Hours Season 3(救命病棟24時 (第3期)

2005Japan
Doctor Female LeadHospital SettingMedicalDoctor Male LeadDoctor Supporting Character

Like Shoni Kyumei, this drama also features Doctor Female Lead, Hospital Setting, and Medical themes with a 33% similarity match.

A devastating earthquake strikes just beneath Tokyo, setting the stage for a TV drama that follows the brave members of an emergency room team as they strive to save lives and provide hope. This series focuses on the daily challenges faced by the team as they work tirelessly to rescue those in critical condition. The latest episodes center on the crucial topic of emergency medical procedures during a large-scale disaster, resulting in intense human drama. Dr. Issei Shindo, a member of the International Association of Physicians for Humanitarian Assistance, returns to Japan for a brief visit. He encounters Dr. Kaede Kojima, a former research physician under his guidance who has become a skilled emergency room doctor. During their unexpected reunion, Kaede reveals her intention to leave her position in the emergency room. In response, Shindo promises to hear her out before he departs from Japan. While on his way to meet Kaede at the hospital, a powerful earthquake strikes directly beneath Tokyo.

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Kazoku (2006)(家族〜妻の不在・夫の存在〜)

2006Japan
FamilyLifeMiniseriesDramaFather-Son Relationship

Like Shoni Kyumei, this drama also features Family, Life, and Miniseries themes with a 33% similarity match.

Kamikawa Ryohei, a 35-year-old man employed by a multinational corporation, enjoys a content family life with his wife and son. However, when he decides to make a career change and resign from his job, his wife unexpectedly disappears, leaving him to manage the household and raise their son on his own. On the other hand, Saeki Shinichiro, aged 61, chooses to live independently after losing his wife to an illness shortly after retiring from his long-time job.

Recommendation: Emergency Room 24 Hours Season 4 similar to Shoni Kyumei
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Emergency Room 24 Hours Season 4(救命病棟24時 (第4期))

2009Japan
Hospital SettingMedicalMiniseriesDoctor Male LeadDoctor Supporting Character

Like Shoni Kyumei, this drama also features Hospital Setting, Medical, and Miniseries themes with a 33% similarity match.

In Emergency Room 24, the staff faces ongoing challenges with staffing shortages, insufficient bed capacity, and a shortage of physicians. It is common for hospitals to reject patients, forcing ambulances to seek out alternative facilities nearby. In one episode of the fourth season, a bride collapses at her wedding and is rushed to the hospital by paramedics. However, they encounter difficulties in finding a hospital willing to admit the patient. As the bride's condition deteriorates, her groom becomes confrontational with the paramedics. Eventually, the ambulance comes to a halt on the road, and Dr. Kazuo Shindo emerges from a taxi to provide assistance to the ambulance crew.

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Gyne(ギネ 産婦人科の女たち)

2009Japan
Doctor Female LeadMedicalMiniseriesLawObstetrician Female Lead

Like Shoni Kyumei, this drama also features Doctor Female Lead, Medical, and Miniseries themes with a 33% similarity match.

The story takes place in the Obstetrics and Gynecology wing of a university medical center. Hiragi Nachi, a cautious obstetrician, has been specializing in C-section surgeries in the hospital's maternity unit for five years. Following a distressing event, she has adopted a principle of valuing life above all else and is committed to never giving up on her patients, even when faced with significant risks. One fateful night during her overnight shift, Nachi undertakes a risky emergency C-section. Tragically, the patient passes away due to excessive bleeding, leading the family to file a lawsuit against Nachi alleging negligence.

Recommendation: Yuube no Curry, Ashita no Pan similar to Shoni Kyumei
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Yuube no Curry, Ashita no Pan(昨夜のカレー 明日のパン)

2014Japan
FamilyLifeMiniseriesDramaEmotionally Strong Female Lead

Like Shoni Kyumei, this drama also features Family, Life, and Miniseries themes with a 33% similarity match.

Seven years ago, Kazuki passed away when he was only 25 years old, leaving behind his wife Tetsuko and father Gifu. Although they live together as a family, their relationship is unique as Tetsuko is not biologically related to her father-in-law. Tetsuko finds solace in meeting individuals who were connected to her late husband through fate, which helps her overcome the grief of losing a loved one and allows her to move forward in life.

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Utsukusiki Wana - Zanka Ryoran(美しき罠~残花繚乱~)

2015Japan
FamilyLifeMiniseriesDramaRomance

Like Shoni Kyumei, this drama also features Family, Life, and Miniseries themes with a 33% similarity match.

Rika Ikeda, aged 34, engages in a relationship with Sota Kashiwagi, aged 54. Sota, who is married to Mitsuko and has a daughter, is also the director at the company where Rika works. Despite Rika's deep affection for Sota, he ultimately deceives and ends the relationship. Rika encounters Keiichi Ochiai through a blind date, who happens to be a close friend and almost like a younger brother to Sota Kashiwagi. Subsequently, Rika decides to seek revenge.

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Fragile(フラジャイル)

2016Japan
Doctor Female LeadMedicalMiniseriesAdapted From A MangaDoctor Male Lead

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Kishi Keiichitaro, the attractive pathologist at Sobokai First General Hospital, is known for his eccentric personality and sharp wit. Despite being considered a nuisance by his colleagues, he is highly respected for his dedication to medical justice and patient well-being. His blunt honesty often leads to conflicts with others, but his judgments are never challenged. Meanwhile, young neurologist Miyazaki Chihiro, also working at the hospital, faces daily lectures from senior doctor Kosaka Hidetoshi. Although she questions his focus on efficiency, she hesitates to voice her concerns.

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Mahiru no Akuma(真昼の悪魔)

2017Japan
Doctor Female LeadMedicalMiniseriesInvestigationMystery

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One day, Nanba Masato, a young man with dreams of becoming a writer, experiences severe abdominal pain and is quickly taken to a hospital. A surgeon named Okochi Yoko diagnoses him with appendicitis and successfully performs surgery to alleviate his suffering. While hospitalized, Masato is grateful to have Yoko as his caring physician. However, this marks the beginning of a dark and troubling turn of events. Despite her friendly and compassionate demeanor towards patients, Yoko harbors a hidden side that she herself struggles to comprehend. Lacking empathy since childhood, she remains indifferent and morally ambiguous, showing no remorse when faced with others' pain. When faced with certain triggers, her sinister nature emerges without warning.

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Zenryoku Shissou(全力失踪)

2017Japan
FamilyLifeMiniseriesBusinessDrama

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Isoyama Takeshi, a temporary worker at a company, receives news from his employer that he will remain on a fixed-term contract with no possibility of becoming a permanent staff member. At home, his wife Seiko and 12-year-old daughter Nanami often criticize him. Adding to his troubles, a real estate investment he made secretly ends up with unexpected consequences, leaving him struggling to keep up with mounting interest payments. Encountering a mysterious elderly woman, he hatches a plan to vanish for 7 years in order to be legally declared dead and start anew.

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Machikouba no Onna(マチ工場のオンナ)

2017Japan
FamilyLifeMiniseriesBusinessDrama

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Arimoto Hikari, a 32-year-old woman who is married with a son, visits her father Taizo after he collapses from overworking. The doctor informs Hikari that her father only has 4 days to live. Despite her initial resistance, Hikari decides to take over her father's company as he had originally intended for her. However, she encounters challenges such as her husband traveling to America for work and facing opposition from some employees like Katsumata and Junzo. This story is inspired by Suwa Takako's novel "Machi Koba no Musume."

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Gansaku Otoko wa Tsurai yo(贋作 男はつらいよ)

2020Japan
FamilyLifeMiniseriesComedyHistorical

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Three decades have passed since he departed from his childhood town of Kurumaya with his father. Kojiro encounters a group of women from Kansai during the bustling autumn tourist season and feels a sense of destiny as he hails from the same Osaka region.

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Pension: Koi wa Momoiro(ペンション・恋は桃色)

2020Japan
FamilyLifeMiniseriesFather-Daughter RelationshipRomance

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Shiro and his daughter Haru manage the guesthouse "Love Is Pink"

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Byouin no Naoshikata(病院の治しかた〜ドクター有原の挑戦〜)

2020Japan
Hospital SettingMedicalMiniseriesBased On A True StoryDrama

Like Shoni Kyumei, this drama also features Hospital Setting, Medical, and Miniseries themes with a 33% similarity match.

Inspired by actual events at Aizawa Hospital in Matsumoto City, Nagano, a struggling hospital on the brink of financial ruin is plagued by poor management and insurmountable debt. Dr. Shuhei Arihara, sacrificing a successful career in Tokyo, returns to his roots to rescue the hospital from closure. With the help of Ryosuke Kurashima, Deputy Chief of Shinkai Bank's Lending Division, they work together to implement necessary changes to revitalize the hospital and thwart a covert bank-led takeover.

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Bland you(슴슴한 그대)

2014South Korea
FamilyLifeMiniseriesFoodYouth

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This is a theatrical piece that tantalizes the taste buds with vibrant dishes and culinary creations.

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The Travel Nurse Season 2(ザ・トラベルナース 第2シリーズ)

2024Japan
Hospital SettingLifeMedicalMiniseriesDramaHospital Director Supporting CharacterIdol Supporting CharacterNurse Male LeadNurse Supporting Character

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Ayumi and Shizuka, despite their contrasting personalities, have deepened their connection and grown stronger together

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Ameku Takao no Suiri Karte(天久鷹央の推理カルテ)

2025Japan
Doctor Female LeadHospital SettingMedicalMiniseriesNovel AdaptationDirector Of Administration Supporting CharacterGenius Female LeadInvestigationMystery

Like Shoni Kyumei, this drama also features Doctor Female Lead, Hospital Setting, Medical, and Miniseries themes with a 33% similarity match.

Former surgeon and internist Takanashi Yu has been transferred to the General Diagnostics Department at Teniikai General Hospital, under the leadership of Ameku Takao. Takao, the head of the department, is known for her unconventional personality and diagnostic skills. When truck driver Kagawa Shohei is rushed to the hospital after losing consciousness following the consumption of donuts from a company embroiled in a pesticide contamination scandal, Takao and Takanashi work together to uncover the cause of his mysterious illness.

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General Hospital Season 2(종합병원 2)

2008South Korea
Doctor Female LeadHospital SettingMedicalDoctor Male LeadDrama

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Jung Ha Yoon is a graduate student who has successfully completed the bar exam. Nevertheless, her journey is not over, as she aspires to specialize in medical malpractice litigation. To gain relevant experience, she is employed at a hospital, where she encounters various doctors practicing there.

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Time to Say Goodbye(愛別離)

2017Taiwan
Hospital SettingMedicalMiniseriesBased On A True StoryNurse Female Lead

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Life is a mix of joy and pain, but nothing compares to the anguish of being apart from a loved one. In this story, we follow Chen Mei Hui, the head nurse in charge of the palliative care unit at Taipei Tzu Chi Hospital. Her role requires her to bid farewell to more than 280 patients annually, leaving her consumed with sorrow and remorse. Through this experience, she comes to realize that death is inevitable, but how we confront it is within our control. Chen believes that the key is to find inner peace and resolve any conflicts before our time comes.