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Soumatou Kabushikigaisha(走馬灯株式会社)

2012Japan
Adapted From A MangaDeathEpisodic FormatFantasyInvestigationKidnappingLife LessonMiniseriesMysteryPlastic SurgeryPsychologicalSurgical ProcedureSuspenseThriller

Soumato Corporation is a fascinating establishment where individuals can watch recorded images of their life on DVDs. Upon entering Soumato Corporation, visitors will receive DVDs corresponding to their age from Kaminuma, the enigmatic guide of the company. They will be instructed to return and watch their life experiences as much as they desire. These DVDs will showcase their own life from the perspectives of others, revealing surprising truths that may be best kept unspoken. How will they feel after witnessing it all?

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Recommendation: Schrodinger's Cat similar to Soumatou Kabushikigaisha
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Schrodinger's Cat(薛丁格的貓)

2018Taiwan
InvestigationMiniseriesMysteryPsychologicalSuspenseThriller

Like Soumatou Kabushikigaisha, this drama also features Investigation, Miniseries, Mystery, Psychological, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 43% similarity match.

Recommendation: Tsui no Sumika similar to Soumatou Kabushikigaisha
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Tsui no Sumika(終の棲家)

2014Japan
DeathInvestigationMiniseriesMysterySuspenseThrillerReporter Female Lead

Like Soumatou Kabushikigaisha, this drama also features Death, Investigation, Miniseries, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 40% similarity match.

After earning her MBA from a university in the United States, Asakura Tomoko joined the local news team at a newspaper in Tokyo as a new reporter. Despite her proficiency in numbers, she lacks interest in empathizing with her interviewees. Her superiors perceive her as arrogant and inadequate due to her lack of humility. To change this perception, Tomoko decides to cover a story on home nursing care, drawing inspiration from her memories of her grandfather. However, she is taken aback by the harsh realities she encounters and uncovers a series of mysterious deaths among elderly individuals under such care.

Recommendation: Messiah: Eisei no Shou similar to Soumatou Kabushikigaisha
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Messiah: Eisei no Shou(メサイア -影青ノ章-)

2015Japan
FantasyInvestigationMiniseriesMysterySuspenseThrillerAction

Like Soumatou Kabushikigaisha, this drama also features Fantasy, Investigation, Miniseries, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 40% similarity match.

The narrative picks up where Shikkoku no Shou left off, featuring the key characters from the previous play. Haku and Eiri make a comeback to mentor the fresh batch of Sakura cadets. The unfolding drama delves deeper into the storyline and lays the groundwork for the upcoming stage play.

Recommendation: Boku no Yabai Tsuma similar to Soumatou Kabushikigaisha
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Boku no Yabai Tsuma(僕のヤバイ妻)

2016Japan
DeathInvestigationKidnappingMiniseriesMysteryPsychologicalSuspenseThrillerAttempted SuicideDramaEmotionally Strong Female LeadInfidelityRevengeSmart Female Lead

Like Soumatou Kabushikigaisha, this drama also features Death, Investigation, Kidnapping, Miniseries, Mystery, Psychological, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 40% similarity match.

Mochizuki Kohei, who is wedded to the lovely and talented Maria, appears to have everything - a thriving café and a flawless marriage. But feeling overwhelmed by her, he conspires with his mistress, Kitasato Anna, to orchestrate her demise. Just as he is about to carry out his plan, Maria is abducted, leading to Kohei becoming the prime suspect in the investigation. As the situation unfolds, Maria's hidden secrets come to light, exposing a side of her that Kohei was unaware of.

Recommendation: Dareka ga Kono Machi de similar to Soumatou Kabushikigaisha
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Dareka ga Kono Machi de(誰かがこの町で)

2024Japan
DeathInvestigationKidnappingMiniseriesMysterySuspenseThrillerNovel AdaptationDeath Of A DaughterMurderVillage Setting

Like Soumatou Kabushikigaisha, this drama also features Death, Investigation, Kidnapping, Miniseries, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 39% similarity match.

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

Recommendation: Kishibe Rohan wa Ugokanai Season 3 similar to Soumatou Kabushikigaisha
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Kishibe Rohan wa Ugokanai Season 3(岸辺露伴は動かないシーズン3)

2022Japan
Adapted From A MangaFantasyInvestigationMiniseriesMysterySuspenseThrillerEccentric Male LeadHorrorSupernaturalSupernatural Power

Like Soumatou Kabushikigaisha, this drama also features Adapted From A Manga, Fantasy, Investigation, Miniseries, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 39% similarity match.

Based on the manga series "Kishibe Rohan wa Ugokanai" by Araki Hirohiko.

Recommendation: Honki no Shirushi similar to Soumatou Kabushikigaisha
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Honki no Shirushi(本気のしるし)

2019Japan
Adapted From A MangaInvestigationMiniseriesMysterySuspenseThrillerLove TriangleRomance

Like Soumatou Kabushikigaisha, this drama also features Adapted From A Manga, Investigation, Miniseries, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 38% similarity match.

Tsuji is a young office worker who dislikes social situations and finds them uninteresting. Despite his skillful act of being friendly, he has friends at work and even two romantic partners. One evening, he encounters the mysterious Hayama Ukiyo at a convenience store and discovers that offering help can come with a high price. After their encounter, he can't stop thinking about Ukiyo, even though he understands she should not hold any significance to him. Against his instincts, he becomes increasingly involved in her unconventional world.

Recommendation: Black Postman similar to Soumatou Kabushikigaisha
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Black Postman(ブラックポストマン)

2023Japan
DeathInvestigationMiniseriesMysterySuspenseThrillerMurderSerial Killings

Like Soumatou Kabushikigaisha, this drama also features Death, Investigation, Miniseries, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 38% similarity match.

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

Recommendation: Tanabata no Kuni similar to Soumatou Kabushikigaisha
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Tanabata no Kuni(七夕の国)

2024Japan
Adapted From A MangaInvestigationMiniseriesMysterySuspenseThrillerSci-FiSupernatural

Like Soumatou Kabushikigaisha, this drama also features Adapted From A Manga, Investigation, Miniseries, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 38% similarity match.

Minamimaru Yoji, also known as Nanmaru, is a university student endowed with a special power enabling him to "generate tiny openings in any object

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Fantasy Tower(환상거탑)

2013South Korea
FantasyInvestigationMiniseriesMysterySuspenseThrillerAnthologyDrama

Like Soumatou Kabushikigaisha, this drama also features Fantasy, Investigation, Miniseries, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 38% similarity match.

A collection of fantasy dramas that encompasses a range of creative ideas, enigmas, and suspenseful elements.

Recommendation: Tobosha (2004) similar to Soumatou Kabushikigaisha
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Tobosha (2004)(逃亡者)

2004Japan
DeathInvestigationMysteryPsychologicalSuspenseThrillerCrimeMurder

Like Soumatou Kabushikigaisha, this drama also features Death, Investigation, Mystery, Psychological, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 38% similarity match.

Tetsuo Nagai works as a probation officer, helping to reform young offenders and guide them towards a better path. He leads a content life with his wife and son until tragedy strikes. His wife is murdered and his son is severely injured in an attack, leaving Nagai to grapple with the assailant who ultimately escapes. Nagai rushes his son to his father-in-law's hospital, only for his son to be targeted again and left in a coma. As police detectives investigate, Nagai becomes a prime suspect due to mounting evidence against him. Feeling cornered, he decides to go on the run in a desperate attempt to clear his name and uncover the true culprit, all while his son fights for his life in the hospital.

Recommendation: Wear a Mask and Dance similar to Soumatou Kabushikigaisha
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Wear a Mask and Dance(戴着面具跳舞)

2009China
InvestigationMysteryPlastic SurgeryPsychologicalSurgical ProcedureSuspenseThrillerDoctor Male LeadHospital SettingMedicalPlastic Surgeon Male LeadRomance

Like Soumatou Kabushikigaisha, this drama also features Investigation, Mystery, Plastic Surgery, Psychological, Surgical Procedure, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 37% similarity match.

Renowned plastic surgeon Suo Na is eager to tackle a fresh opportunity within the plastic surgery field, but finds himself entangled in an unexpected legal battle over fraud allegations

Recommendation: Yaneura no Koibito similar to Soumatou Kabushikigaisha
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Yaneura no Koibito(屋根裏の恋人)

2017Japan
DeathInvestigationMiniseriesMysteryPsychologicalSuspenseThrillerDramaFamilyMurderRomanceSecret

Like Soumatou Kabushikigaisha, this drama also features Death, Investigation, Miniseries, Mystery, Psychological, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 37% similarity match.

Saijo Kinuka, a homemaker, resides in a Western-style house in Kamakura with her husband and two teenage children after inheriting it from her late father-in-law. She fulfills her dream of opening a flower arrangement school in the salon of her new home. However, her past resurfaces when her ex-boyfriend, Seno Itsuki, unexpectedly shows up at her housewarming party. Strange occurrences begin to unfold in the household, such as missing food and clothing, as it is revealed that Seno has been secretly living in the attic. This leads to the unraveling of hidden secrets among those close to Kinuka, ultimately impacting her mental state. The situation escalates when a murder occurs, drastically altering her fate.

Recommendation: The Girls (2020) similar to Soumatou Kabushikigaisha
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The Girls (2020)(女孩们在那年夏天)

2020China
InvestigationMiniseriesMysterySuspenseThriller

Like Soumatou Kabushikigaisha, this drama also features Investigation, Miniseries, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 36% similarity match.

A group of women who once shared a dormitory together are now in their thirties, facing challenges in their personal lives, careers, and marriages. An unexpected reunion brings them back together, but they soon realize that there are hidden complexities among them. The host of the gathering, Lin Ji (played by Fan Shiqi), receives a video from 15 years ago that belonged to their former roommate, Jiang Yuanyuan, who tragically took her own life that summer. In the video, Jiang mentions feeling betrayed by a close friend. The incident continues to haunt the women, especially when Lin Ji brings up Jiang's death during the reunion. As they try to leave, they discover that the door has been locked from the outside. The mystery of what truly happened that fateful summer and why Jiang Yuanyuan died unfolds as the night progresses.

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Sodom no Ringo(ソドムの林檎)

2013Japan
InvestigationMiniseriesMysterySuspenseThriller

Like Soumatou Kabushikigaisha, this drama also features Investigation, Miniseries, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 36% similarity match.

Editor Shitara Mari learns that Miwa Yoshio, her ex-boyfriend whom she broke up with following an argument six months ago, has tragically taken his own life. Yoshio was in a relationship with Miyamura Megumi, whom he met on a dating website. Megumi is facing allegations of killing several men after deceiving them with promises of marriage. Mari decides to attend Megumi's trial in order to investigate further. She embarks on a journey to the island where Megumi was born, accompanied by sports journalist Kitano Kengo.

Recommendation: Tokuso 9 Season 6 similar to Soumatou Kabushikigaisha
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Tokuso 9 Season 6(特捜9 season6)

2023Japan
InvestigationMiniseriesMysterySuspenseThriller

Like Soumatou Kabushikigaisha, this drama also features Investigation, Miniseries, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 36% similarity match.

Season 6 follows the ongoing saga of the Special Investigation Team as they face internal conflicts while striving to uphold justice. By approaching cases from various angles, viewers can look forward to the team's lively and thorough investigations.

Recommendation: Tokuso 9 Season 7 similar to Soumatou Kabushikigaisha
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Tokuso 9 Season 7(特捜9 season7)

2024Japan
InvestigationMiniseriesMysterySuspenseThriller

Like Soumatou Kabushikigaisha, this drama also features Investigation, Miniseries, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 36% similarity match.

The Special Investigation Unit is comprised of team leader Kunikida Seiji and members Asawa Naoki, Komiyama Shiho, Aoyagi Yasushi, Yazawa Hideaki, Shindo Ryo, and Takao Yuma, all possessing distinct personalities. Despite their differences in age, career paths, personal lives, investigative perspectives, and work methods, they manage to work together due to the trust they have developed over time. While conflicts arise regularly, they are able to acknowledge their varying opinions and collaborate effectively. Additionally, the crimes they tackle are evolving with the changing times. The upcoming season will feature cases that mirror the present world and delve into the human dramas faced by the detectives as they strive to solve them in each episode.

Recommendation: Tokuso 9 Final Season similar to Soumatou Kabushikigaisha
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Tokuso 9 Final Season(特捜9 final season)

2025Japan
InvestigationMiniseriesMysterySuspenseThriller

Like Soumatou Kabushikigaisha, this drama also features Investigation, Miniseries, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 36% similarity match.

Asawa Naoki, now a team leader engaged in "management training," encounters Kondo Yukio, a detective also in training. Kunikida Seiji, who was also there, mentions that Kondo serves as the section chief for Special Investigation Division 6. Despite both holding leadership roles, their personalities vastly differ from Naoki's. At that moment, the phones belonging to Naoki, Murase Shiho, Aoyagi Yasushi, Yazawa Hideaki, and Takao Yuma begin to ring simultaneously. A woman's body, stabbed and found on a bench in a park beneath a Ferris wheel, clutches a bouquet of wilted roses to her chest. From the call logs and messaging applications on their devices, four suspicious individuals are identified, prompting the other detectives, excluding Naoki, to pursue the suspects.

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Gui An(诡案)

2015China
DeathInvestigationMiniseriesMysterySuspenseThrillerMurderPolice Officer Male LeadWriter Male Lead

Like Soumatou Kabushikigaisha, this drama also features Death, Investigation, Miniseries, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 35% similarity match.

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

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Fei Chang Jie Chi(非常劫持)

2022China
InvestigationKidnappingMiniseriesMysterySuspenseThrillerCrimePolice Officer Male LeadRobbery

Like Soumatou Kabushikigaisha, this drama also features Investigation, Kidnapping, Miniseries, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 35% similarity match.

Recommendation: Yokokuhan: The Pain similar to Soumatou Kabushikigaisha
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Yokokuhan: The Pain(予告犯−THE PAIN−)

2015Japan
Adapted From A MangaInvestigationMiniseriesMysterySuspenseThrillerDetective Female LeadDetective FictionJudge Male Lead

Like Soumatou Kabushikigaisha, this drama also features Adapted From A Manga, Investigation, Miniseries, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 35% similarity match.

Eiji Sakuma serves as a judge and is the leader of a clandestine organization called Shinbunshi. This group convenes unofficial trials on an online platform and administers verdicts on accused individuals. Law enforcement officials, such as Erika Yoshino, strive to dismantle this group.

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Haha ni Naru(母になる)

2017Japan
InvestigationKidnappingMiniseriesMysterySuspenseThrillerDramaFamilyMother-Son Relationship

Like Soumatou Kabushikigaisha, this drama also features Investigation, Kidnapping, Miniseries, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 35% similarity match.

During the spring season, Kashiwazaki Yui lost track of her 3-year-old son as they were returning home from kindergarten. Nine years later, her son reappears in her life.

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Mirror Twins Season 2(ミラー・ツインズ2)

2019Japan
InvestigationKidnappingMiniseriesMysterySuspenseThrillerDetective FictionDetective Male LeadIdentical Twin Male Lead

Like Soumatou Kabushikigaisha, this drama also features Investigation, Kidnapping, Miniseries, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 35% similarity match.

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

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

2020Japan
DeathInvestigationMiniseriesMysterySuspenseThrillerForensic ScienceMedicalMurder

Like Soumatou Kabushikigaisha, this drama also features Death, Investigation, Miniseries, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 35% similarity match.

Recommendation: Renzoku Satsujinki Kaeru Otoko similar to Soumatou Kabushikigaisha
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Renzoku Satsujinki Kaeru Otoko(連続殺人鬼カエル男)

2020Japan
DeathInvestigationMiniseriesMysterySuspenseThrillerIllnessMurderSerial Killings

Like Soumatou Kabushikigaisha, this drama also features Death, Investigation, Miniseries, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 35% similarity match.

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

Recommendation: Shotai similar to Soumatou Kabushikigaisha
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Shotai(正体)

2022Japan
DeathInvestigationMiniseriesMysterySuspenseThrillerNovel AdaptationMurderPrisoner Male Lead

Like Soumatou Kabushikigaisha, this drama also features Death, Investigation, Miniseries, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 35% similarity match.

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

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Meguru Mirai(めぐる未来)

2024Japan
Adapted From A MangaInvestigationMiniseriesMysterySuspenseThrillerDramaSupernaturalTime Loop

Like Soumatou Kabushikigaisha, this drama also features Adapted From A Manga, Investigation, Miniseries, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 35% similarity match.

Mirai, a 25-year-old man who prefers solitude, is concealing a secret from his wife, Meguru. He suffers from a mysterious illness that causes him to go back in time when he experiences strong emotions. Meguru has been his source of comfort during his struggles. However, tragedy strikes on their wedding anniversary when Meguru dies in a fall at her workplace. Mirai is left wondering why such a kind-hearted person met such a fate. As he grieves, he involuntarily travels back in time. Can he use this ability to save Meguru and uncover the truth behind her death?

Recommendation: Sai similar to Soumatou Kabushikigaisha
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Sai()

2025Japan
InvestigationMiniseriesMysteryPsychologicalSuspenseThrillerDrug UsageGoreHorror

Like Soumatou Kabushikigaisha, this drama also features Investigation, Miniseries, Mystery, Psychological, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 35% similarity match.

In this psychological thriller, a mysterious individual disrupts the lives of six unsuspecting characters by embodying their inner conflicts, leading to a series of catastrophic events. This person alters their appearance, voice, facial expressions, personality, and behaviors to present themselves as a completely different individual to each of the six individuals. (Japanese = natalie.mu || Translation = Gogole Translate)

Recommendation: The Supernatural Agent similar to Soumatou Kabushikigaisha
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The Supernatural Agent(특수공인중개사 오덕훈)

2022South Korea
FantasyInvestigationMiniseriesMysterySuspenseThrillerReal Estate Agent Male LeadSupernaturalWeb Series

Like Soumatou Kabushikigaisha, this drama also features Fantasy, Investigation, Miniseries, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 35% similarity match.

After studying psychic science at MIT and working as a researcher at the National Forensic Service, Oh Deok Hoon surprised many by becoming a licensed real estate agent. His unique skill set is now being utilized to unravel peculiar and enigmatic cases connected to properties. What is the secret behind Deok Hoon's abilities, and what motivated him to transition into real estate?

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Mottomo Tooi Ginga SP(最も遠い銀河)

2013Japan
DeathInvestigationMiniseriesMysterySuspenseThrillerNovel AdaptationDramaMurder

Like Soumatou Kabushikigaisha, this drama also features Death, Investigation, Miniseries, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 35% similarity match.

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

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Rakuen(楽園)

2017Japan
DeathInvestigationKidnappingMiniseriesMysteryPsychologicalNovel AdaptationMurderSupernatural

Like Soumatou Kabushikigaisha, this drama also features Death, Investigation, Kidnapping, Miniseries, Mystery, and Psychological themes with a 35% similarity match.

A widely discussed event has taken place in Japan involving the Doizaki couple who murdered their 15-year-old daughter and concealed her body beneath their home for 16 years. One day, Toshiko Hagitani, a homemaker, visits Shigeko Maehata, an employee at a small publishing company, to share her suspicion that her 12-year-old son Hitoshi may possess a unique ability to see the memories of others. Toshiko shows Shigeko a drawing created by Hitoshi depicting a girl with a pale face lying in a house topped with a bat-shaped weather vane, resembling the Doizaki couple case. Intrigued, Shigeko decides to investigate further, but tragically, Hitoshi passes away in a car accident. Meanwhile, the Doizaki couple's lawyer informs their daughter Seiko that they have severed all ties with her. Concurrently, a female high school student is reported missing.

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

2017Japan
DeathInvestigationMiniseriesMysterySuspenseThrillerNovel AdaptationFamilyMurder

Like Soumatou Kabushikigaisha, this drama also features Death, Investigation, Miniseries, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 35% similarity match.

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

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The Quiz Show Season 2(ザ・クイズショウ 2)

2009Japan
DeathInvestigationMiniseriesMysteryPsychologicalSuspenseThrillerAmnesiaDifficult AdulthoodGameLifeMurderRevenge

Like Soumatou Kabushikigaisha, this drama also features Death, Investigation, Miniseries, Mystery, Psychological, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 35% similarity match.

Kamiyama Satoru is the presenter of a live television quiz program where participants can win 10 million yen by answering 7 questions correctly. If they manage to answer 8 questions correctly, the TV network will grant one of their wishes. However, the questions become increasingly personal and delve into the contestants' past misdeeds as the game progresses. This puts the contestants in a difficult position of needing to confess their guilt to win. Satoru himself has a mysterious background - a previous accident left him in a vegetative state for six years, causing him to lose most of his memories before he became the show's host. (Tokyograph)

Recommendation: Cold Case: Shinjitsu no Tobira similar to Soumatou Kabushikigaisha
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Cold Case: Shinjitsu no Tobira(コールドケース ~真実の扉~)

2016Japan
DeathEpisodic FormatInvestigationMiniseriesMysterySuspenseThrillerDetective Female LeadDetective FictionDetective Male LeadDramaMurderPolice Department Setting

Like Soumatou Kabushikigaisha, this drama also features Death, Episodic Format, Investigation, Miniseries, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 35% similarity match.

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

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Kishibe Rohan wa Ugokanai Season 2(岸辺露伴は動かないII)

2021Japan
Adapted From A MangaFantasyInvestigationMiniseriesMysterySuspenseThrillerEccentric Male LeadHorrorLegendManga Artist Male LeadSupernaturalSupernatural Power

Like Soumatou Kabushikigaisha, this drama also features Adapted From A Manga, Fantasy, Investigation, Miniseries, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 35% similarity match.

Based on the manga "Kishibe Rohan wa Ugokanai" created by Araki Hirohiko.

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Aku no Hado(悪の波動 殺人分析班スピンオフ)

2019Japan
DeathInvestigationMiniseriesMysteryPsychologicalSuspenseThrillerNovel AdaptationDifficult AdulthoodHidden IdentityMurderOrphan Male LeadViolence Against Animals

Like Soumatou Kabushikigaisha, this drama also features Death, Investigation, Miniseries, Mystery, Psychological, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 35% similarity match.

In Kawasaki City in 2014, a series of murders targeting women occurs where the victims are found killed in a manner resembling hanging. These incidents are referred to as the "Hanging Murders" by the public. The police face challenges in their investigation as they lack any clues about the perpetrator. Detective Iguchi of the First Investigation Division suspects a man named Nogi Naoya of committing these crimes out of pleasure. Nogi goes to great lengths to conceal his true identity, covering his tracks in public and living in a secretive manner. Unbeknownst to many, Nogi is actually Yaginuma Masato, who was previously a victim in the well-known Akishima mother and son kidnapping case. His interactions with his neighbor Yoshika raise questions about his true intentions.

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Shotenin Michiru no Minoue Banashi(書店員ミチルの身の上話)

2013Japan
DeathInvestigationMiniseriesMysteryPsychologicalSuspenseThrillerNovel AdaptationChildhood Friends RelationshipInfidelityJealousyLottery Winner Female LeadMurder

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The plot centers on Michiru, a bookstore employee who wins the 200,000,000 Yen (equivalent to 2.5 million USD) lottery by chance. As a result, she becomes entangled in unforeseen acts of betrayal and murder.

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Code(CODE浮士德遊戲)

2016Taiwan
InvestigationMiniseriesMysterySuspenseThrillerSci-Fi

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Alex was a regular guy who tied the knot with his spouse and enjoyed a good life

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Kasouken no Onna Season 2(科捜研の女 2)

2000Japan
DeathInvestigationMiniseriesMysterySuspenseThrillerForensic Medical Examiner Female LeadForensic ScienceMedicalMurder

Like Soumatou Kabushikigaisha, this drama also features Death, Investigation, Miniseries, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 33% similarity match.

With the rise of advanced criminals and intricate crimes, law enforcement is required to utilize faster and more advanced methods of analyzing evidence and identifying suspects. This is where forensic laboratories play a crucial role. Mariko Sakaki, a skilled forensic scientist, faces challenges such as stereotypes and negative remarks from experienced detectives.

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Kindaichi Shonen no Jikenbo 3(金田一少年の事件簿)

2001Japan
Adapted From A MangaInvestigationMiniseriesMysterySuspenseThrillerDetective FictionInvestigator Male LeadLocked Room MysterySmart Male Lead

Like Soumatou Kabushikigaisha, this drama also features Adapted From A Manga, Investigation, Miniseries, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 33% similarity match.

Kindaichi discovers himself on a cruise ship where the captain vanishes mysteriously following a big celebration. Despite a thorough search of the ship, the only clue found is small bloodstains on the light switch in the captain's cabin. As suspicions of foul play arise, the ship's radio is found out of order, preventing them from seeking outside help. Stranded at sea, Kindaichi and his companions must uncover the murderer and ensure their own safety until they can make it back to land. (NTV)

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Kissho Tennyo (2006)(吉祥天女)

2006Japan
Adapted From A MangaFantasyInvestigationMiniseriesMysteryPsychologicalSuspenseDeity Female LeadEvil Female LeadHorrorPlayboy Male LeadSchool SettingStudent Female LeadTeenager Female Lead

Like Soumatou Kabushikigaisha, this drama also features Adapted From A Manga, Fantasy, Investigation, Miniseries, Mystery, Psychological, and Suspense themes with a 33% similarity match.

The focus of this psychological thriller is on Sayoko, a member of the Kanou family who is believed to be a descendant of a goddess. Despite her noble appearance, she harbors a dark and malevolent nature which she tries to conceal. When outsiders pose a threat to her family's wealth, she employs her charm and seductive tactics to ensnare them and protect her family. This story is adapted from the manga series "Kissho Tennyo" by Yoshida Akimi.

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The Quiz Show(ザ・クイズショウ)

2008Japan
DeathInvestigationMysteryPsychologicalSuspenseThrillerAmnesiaEccentric Male LeadGameRevenge

Like Soumatou Kabushikigaisha, this drama also features Death, Investigation, Mystery, Psychological, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 33% similarity match.

The television series "The Quiz Show" showcases troubled individuals over twelve episodes, all connected by the mysterious dynamic between the unconventional Producer and enigmatic Host. Each episode begins with the Producer and Host in a dim psychiatric facility - the Producer appearing composed and resilient, while the Host appears frail and suffering from amnesia. This eerie introduction transitions into the surreal game show set of "The Quiz Show". Every week, a new participant arrives to compete on the show, unaware that a dark secret from their past will be examined throughout the game. Each contestant embodies one of the Seven Deadly Sins - pride, gluttony, wrath, greed, sloth, lust, and envy - concealing their true nature behind a sinful act they have committed. As the Host poses seven questions to the contestants, they are gradually compelled to disclose the details of their transgressions. Will they succumb to the pressure and deceive, or will the truth about their unforgivable deeds ultimately liberate them?

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Hyoryu Net Cafe(漂流ネットカフェ)

2009Japan
Adapted From A MangaInvestigationMysterySuspenseThrillerDrama

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It all began at a cyber cafe. Toki Koichi, a soon-to-be father living a mundane life, encounters his first love Kaho from junior high school after a heated argument with his wife. A mysterious incident at the cafe causes a blackout and traps Koichi and Kaho inside overnight. When they emerge the next day, they discover a completely transformed world. Determined to uncover the reason behind their sudden transportation and return home, Koichi faces various challenges and mysteries as people start disappearing. Will they survive this crisis and unravel the secret of Koichi's past with Kaho?

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

2013Japan
InvestigationMiniseriesMysterySuspenseThrillerNovel Adaptation

Like Soumatou Kabushikigaisha, this drama also features Investigation, Miniseries, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 33% 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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Death Note(デスノート)

2015Japan
Adapted From A MangaDeathFantasyInvestigationMysteryPsychologicalThrillerCold Male LeadGrim Reaper Supporting CharacterHidden IdentityMorally Ambiguous Male LeadMurderPsychopath Male LeadSerial Killer Male Lead

Like Soumatou Kabushikigaisha, this drama also features Adapted From A Manga, Death, Fantasy, Investigation, Mystery, Psychological, and Thriller themes with a 33% similarity match.

Light Yagami, a typical college student, has his life turned upside down when he comes into possession of a Death Note. This mysterious notebook sparks his twisted sense of righteousness and intelligence, leading him to adopt the persona of Kira, a vigilante who metes out punishment to criminals. L, a renowned private investigator, is tasked with tracking down Kira and ultimately crosses paths with Light Yagami.

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TENSHI TO AKUMA - Mikaiketsu Jiken Tokumei Koshouka(天使と悪魔 - 未解決事件匿名交渉課)

2015Japan
InvestigationMiniseriesMysterySuspenseThrillerPolice Department Setting

Like Soumatou Kabushikigaisha, this drama also features Investigation, Miniseries, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 33% similarity match.

Makita Hikari serves as a police officer known for her sincere nature and trusting demeanor towards others. Despite her genuine personality, she often falls victim to deception by suspects, leading her to be reassigned to a mundane role in the cold case resource room. One day, an enigmatic individual named Chajima Ryunosuke emerges and introduces Hikari to the newly established Cold Case Anonymous Investigation Unit within the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department. This unit focuses on resolving unsolved cases by granting leniency to suspects in exchange for information on the main perpetrators. Interestingly, Ryunosuke Chajima himself is a cunning lawyer, and his reasons for joining the Cold Case Anonymous Investigation Unit remain a mystery.

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Zero: Ikkaku Senkin Game(ゼロ 一獲千金ゲーム)

2018Japan
Adapted From A MangaInvestigationMiniseriesMysterySuspenseThrillerActionDeath GameFriendshipGambling

Like Soumatou Kabushikigaisha, this drama also features Adapted From A Manga, Investigation, Miniseries, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 33% similarity match.

Zero Ukai is a middle school teacher at a private school who doubles as a hero, rescuing those in need outside of work. He is involved in a survival competition held at a theme park still being built, where participants put their lives on the line for a chance to win 100 billion yen.

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Watashi Danna o Shea Shiteta(わたし旦那をシェアしてた)

2019Japan
DeathInvestigationMiniseriesMysteryPsychologicalSuspenseThrillerActionDramaFamilyFamily SecretFriendshipInfidelityRomance

Like Soumatou Kabushikigaisha, this drama also features Death, Investigation, Miniseries, Mystery, Psychological, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 33% similarity match.

Harumi Morishita cohabitates with her partner, Kyohei Amaya, without having officially legalized their union. When she receives a call from the authorities informing her of Kyohei's passing, she rushes to the hospital where he was taken. At the hospital, Harumi encounters Kanako Ogura and Akane Fujimiya, both of whom claim to be married to Kyohei despite not having registered their marriages, much like Harumi. Kyohei left behind a will that leads Harumi, Kanako, and Akane to a shared residence for single mothers, stating that he will bequeath 300 million yen to the sole wife he loved.

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Bishoku Tantei Akechi Goro(美食探偵 明智五郎)

2020Japan
Adapted From A MangaDeathInvestigationMiniseriesMysterySuspenseThrillerComedyDetective FictionFoodInvestigator Male LeadMurderSerial KillingsSmart Male Lead

Like Soumatou Kabushikigaisha, this drama also features Adapted From A Manga, Death, Investigation, Miniseries, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 33% similarity match.

Goro Akechi works as a private investigator and his office is situated close to Omotesando in Tokyo. He has a strong passion for fine dining and places great importance on enjoying tasty meals throughout the day. One day, a housewife visits Goro Akechi's detective agency seeking assistance, as she suspects her husband may be involved in an extramarital affair.

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Gannibal(ガンニバル)

2022Japan
Adapted From A MangaInvestigationMiniseriesMysteryPsychologicalSuspenseThrillerCannibalismCountryside SettingGoreHorrorPolice Officer Male LeadVillage SettingViolence Against Children

Like Soumatou Kabushikigaisha, this drama also features Adapted From A Manga, Investigation, Miniseries, Mystery, Psychological, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 33% similarity match.

After being assigned to a secluded village in rural Japan, police officer Agawa Daigo uncovers unsettling truths about the village and its inhabitants