Starlight (2005) - Asian drama recommendation
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Starlight (2005)(スターライト)

2005Japan
DanceDancer Male LeadDramaFriendshipSchool SettingStudent Supporting CharacterYouth

Tale of camaraderie, challenges, and achievements of aspiring dancers who come together at the renowned "Starlight" dance academy

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Recommendation: Natsu no Tsubomi similar to Starlight (2005)
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Natsu no Tsubomi(ナツのツボミ)

2000Japan
DramaSchool SettingStudent Supporting CharacterYouthMiniseries

Like Starlight (2005), this drama also features Drama, School Setting, Student Supporting Character, and Youth themes with a 50% similarity match.

Recommendation: School Teachers similar to Starlight (2005)
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School Teachers(ガッコの先生)

2001Japan
DramaSchool SettingStudent Supporting CharacterYouthTeacher Male Lead

Like Starlight (2005), this drama also features Drama, School Setting, Student Supporting Character, and Youth themes with a 50% similarity match.

The plot bears a strong resemblance to the TV show 3 nen B gumi Kinpachi Sensei, but with some typical characters added in. There is a stubborn father who runs a ramen shop, his strong-willed daughter Motoko who works as a teacher and dislikes Sakuragi, and a distant older sister who has been cut off by their father. The father is now renting out the older sister's room to Sakuragi. Motoko and Sentaro's coworker, Onodera, has a significant Oedipus complex.

Recommendation: 19borders similar to Starlight (2005)
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19borders(19borders)

2004Japan
DramaFriendshipYouth

Like Starlight (2005), this drama also features Drama, Friendship, and Youth themes with a 43% similarity match.

A series portraying the experiences, challenges, and development of a collection of individuals aged 19, taking place in a laundry facility

Recommendation: My Dearest Friends similar to Starlight (2005)
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My Dearest Friends(亲爱的朋友)

2023China
DramaFriendshipSchool SettingStudent Supporting CharacterYouthFamilyHigh SchoolStudent Female LeadStudent Male LeadWeb Series

Like Starlight (2005), this drama also features Drama, Friendship, School Setting, Student Supporting Character, and Youth themes with a 42% similarity match.

Luo Dan Ni is dissatisfied with her life as a grown-up, which is vastly different from what she had envisioned in her youth. Once a talented student with a bright future, her life did not unfold as expected. After a car accident sends her back to high school, she seizes the opportunity to alter her fate armed with adult wisdom. Determined, she makes new choices in pursuit of the future she once dreamed of.

Recommendation: 3 nen B gumi Kinpachi Sensei Season 8 similar to Starlight (2005)
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3 nen B gumi Kinpachi Sensei Season 8(3年B組金八先生)

2007Japan
DramaFriendshipSchool SettingStudent Supporting CharacterYouthFamily RelationshipHigh SchoolLifeTeacher Male LeadTeenager Supporting Character

Like Starlight (2005), this drama also features Drama, Friendship, School Setting, Student Supporting Character, and Youth themes with a 42% similarity match.

The upcoming season will showcase Kinpachi Sakamoto's dedication as a teacher who experiences the ups and downs alongside his 25 students, who also mature through the process. They will navigate challenges such as preparing for university entrance exams, navigating complex relationships with family, educators, and peers, and managing their hopes and setbacks.

Recommendation: 3 nen B gumi Kinpachi Sensei Season 7 similar to Starlight (2005)
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3 nen B gumi Kinpachi Sensei Season 7(3年B組金八先生7)

2004Japan
DramaFriendshipSchool SettingStudent Supporting CharacterYouthFamily RelationshipJunior High SchoolLifeTeacher Male LeadTeenager Supporting Character

Like Starlight (2005), this drama also features Drama, Friendship, School Setting, Student Supporting Character, and Youth themes with a 42% similarity match.

The seventh season of this long-running series is now airing, marking its 25th year on television. Kimpachi Sakamoto will once again face challenges and issues with the new class. As the year progresses, valuable lessons that cannot be purchased with money will be learned. In the previous season, Sakamoto clashed with Principal Chida regarding teaching methods, resulting in his removal from the Board of Education. However, he has returned to teaching at Sakura Middle School. The school is currently dealing with a rise in youth crime, along with issues such as drug use and sexually transmitted diseases. Kimpachi finds himself back in a chaotic school system, ready to tackle new problems and deliver important messages. Stay tuned for updates on the developments in class 3B over the next six months. (TBS)

Recommendation: RizSta: Top of Artists! similar to Starlight (2005)
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RizSta: Top of Artists!(リズスタ -Top of Artists!)

2022Japan
DanceDancer Male LeadFriendshipSchool SettingYouthDancer Female LeadHip HopMultiple MainsMusicTokusatsu

Like Starlight (2005), this drama also features Dance, Dancer Male Lead, Friendship, School Setting, and Youth themes with a 42% similarity match.

Renowned artist Ryuji Hoshigami has established a new stage known as the "RizSta Stage." This platform features performances and dance battles that will be broadcast globally, allowing viewers to use their RizSta Lights to send Voltages (cheering energy) directly to the artists. The outcome of the dance battles is determined by the amount of Voltages sent by the audience. Only those in possession of the RizSta brace are eligible to participate as a RizSta on this stage. Ryuji has also founded the "RizSta Dance Academy," where he trains aspiring RizSta. Young individuals from all over the country flock to this academy with hopes of becoming top artists, but they must pass a rigorous entrance exam. Miu, Rion, and Shota are determined to become RizSta and must improve their skills, compete in dance battles, and overcome challenges in order to achieve their dream of becoming top artists. This is a tale of children who pursue their dreams with unwavering determination.

Recommendation: Nonstop Season 2 similar to Starlight (2005)
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Nonstop Season 2(뉴논스톱)

2000South Korea
DramaFriendshipSchool SettingStudent Supporting CharacterYouthComedyFamily RelationshipRomanceSitcomUniversity

Like Starlight (2005), this drama also features Drama, Friendship, School Setting, Student Supporting Character, and Youth themes with a 42% similarity match.

Nonstop, a South Korean sitcom, premiered its initial season on MBC in 2000, followed by five more seasons. The show gained popularity for featuring a talented cast of young celebrities, some of whom rose to fame after debuting on the show. Each season of Nonstop showcases the comical daily escapades of a group of college students, along with their friends and family members.

Recommendation: Project 17: SPIKE similar to Starlight (2005)
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Project 17: SPIKE(SPIKE 极限17 扣杀)

2019China
DramaFriendshipSchool SettingYouthMelodramaSportsVolleyball

Like Starlight (2005), this drama also features Drama, Friendship, School Setting, and Youth themes with a 40% similarity match.

The volleyball team at Second High School, facing difficulties, experiences a setback when their top player, Xu Xin, transfers to Tianheng High School following a devastating loss

Recommendation: Innocent Years similar to Starlight (2005)
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Innocent Years(青谷子)

2021China
DramaSchool SettingStudent Supporting CharacterYouth1970sWeb Novel AdaptationTeacher Female Lead

Like Starlight (2005), this drama also features Drama, School Setting, Student Supporting Character, and Youth themes with a 40% similarity match.

In 1977, the students of Wafang School were informed that their class would be disbanded due to the teacher's limitations. This caused uproar among the students, leading parents to pressure the principal to find a solution. Principal Wang sought help from the commune, but they were preoccupied with the return of educated youths and could not provide a teacher for Wafang School. Eventually, Principal Wang and Brigade Secretary Jiao enlisted the help of the last remaining female educated youth in the county who had not yet returned to the city. This individual, Fang Ge, arrived at Wafang School and made a significant impact on the students' lives, led by Jiao Building, Wu Zina, and San Fatty.

Recommendation: Eien no Kimi e similar to Starlight (2005)
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Eien no Kimi e(永遠の君へ)

2004Japan
DramaSchool SettingStudent Supporting CharacterYouthHigh SchoolTeacher Female LeadTeenager Supporting Character

Like Starlight (2005), this drama also features Drama, School Setting, Student Supporting Character, and Youth themes with a 40% similarity match.

Asakura Harumi, a music teacher in high school, and Kyoji Hiyama, a manager at a cabaret, initially clashed due to their differing circumstances. However, they eventually found themselves drawn to each other and fell in love. Unbeknownst to them at the time, they were actually half-siblings. Upon learning the truth, Kyoji lashed out in anger and despair, while Harumi sought to be closer to him. Despite the initial harmony, Kyoji's past sins began to affect Harumi's mental health. Unaware of the true extent of the harm he had caused, Kyoji remained by her side as her condition worsened.

Recommendation: Monster Parent similar to Starlight (2005)
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Monster Parent(モンスターペアレント)

2008Japan
DramaSchool SettingStudent Supporting CharacterYouthFamily RelationshipLawLawyer Female Lead

Like Starlight (2005), this drama also features Drama, School Setting, Student Supporting Character, and Youth themes with a 40% similarity match.

Monster parents are described as parents who continually make unreasonable requests to their children's school, disrupting its normal operations. Takamura Itsuki, a top lawyer at a prominent law firm, is assigned a case by a school board involving these challenging parents. Through her work on the case, she encounters parents demanding the dismissal of a teacher due to their dialect, pushing for their child to secure a spot on the soccer team, and refusing to pay lunch fees because of taste preferences. Initially hesitant, Itsuki eventually becomes determined to address the issues presented by these "monster parents."

Recommendation: Secret Girls similar to Starlight (2005)
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Secret Girls(シークレットガールズ)

2011Japan
DramaFriendshipSchool SettingYouthJunior High SchoolStudent Female LeadTeenager Female Lead

Like Starlight (2005), this drama also features Drama, Friendship, School Setting, and Youth themes with a 40% similarity match.

Rio Shibaski and Maya Aramaki, both in their third year of middle school, admire Secrets, a popular idol girl group known for keeping their personal lives confidential. To their surprise, Rio and Maya discover that the members of Secrets are actually their classmates and are invited to join the group. The five girls form a new group called Secret Girls and must navigate the challenge of maintaining their dual identities and keeping their involvement in the group a secret from others.

Recommendation: Shibuya Sensei ga Daitai Oshietekureru similar to Starlight (2005)
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Shibuya Sensei ga Daitai Oshietekureru(渋谷先生がだいたい教えてくれる)

2022Japan
DramaSchool SettingStudent Supporting CharacterYouthEccentric Male LeadMiniseriesTeacher Male Lead

Like Starlight (2005), this drama also features Drama, School Setting, Student Supporting Character, and Youth themes with a 40% similarity match.

Recommendation: Tomorrow (2002) similar to Starlight (2005)
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Tomorrow (2002)(愛情白皮書)

2002Taiwan
DramaFriendshipSchool SettingYouthAdapted From A MangaHigh SchoolRomance

Like Starlight (2005), this drama also features Drama, Friendship, School Setting, and Youth themes with a 40% similarity match.

Tomorrow's tale unfolds across a period of 8 years, delving into themes of love and friendship. The protagonist, Yuan Cheng Mei, is a high school athlete who sustains an injury during a practice session. It is during this moment of need that a stranger comes to her rescue, setting the stage for the beginning of this story. (DramaWiki)

Recommendation: Ugly Cake similar to Starlight (2005)
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Ugly Cake(못난이 송편)

2012South Korea
DramaSchool SettingStudent Supporting CharacterYouthMiniseriesSchool BullyingSchool Violence

Like Starlight (2005), this drama also features Drama, School Setting, Student Supporting Character, and Youth themes with a 40% similarity match.

A theatrical piece that explores issues related to bullying, violence in schools, and similar topics. (HanCinema)

Recommendation: We Were Once Children similar to Starlight (2005)
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We Were Once Children(みんな昔は子供だった)

2005Japan
DramaFriendshipSchool SettingStudent Supporting CharacterYouthChild Supporting CharacterCountryside SettingLifeMountain SettingTeacher Female LeadVillage Setting

Like Starlight (2005), this drama also features Drama, Friendship, School Setting, Student Supporting Character, and Youth themes with a 38% similarity match.

This drama is set in a small branch school located in a mountain village that is at risk of being shut down. The story follows teacher Aiko and her six students as they navigate their daily lives. The genuine and open-hearted nature of the children, along with Aiko's dedication to her students, evokes nostalgic memories of our own childhoods, where even the smallest things brought joy. In a remote area of Japan, a branch school houses only one teacher and one student in its classroom. However, the dynamic shifts when a proposal is made for students to visit the mountain village for a study program. The teacher is taken aback by the lack of prior notice about this plan, while the student is left wondering how this new development will alter his current way of life. Amidst this uncertainty, a reception is organized to welcome the visiting schoolchildren to the village.

Recommendation: SIGN similar to Starlight (2005)
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SIGN( サイン )

2011Japan
DanceDramaFriendshipSchool SettingYouthDeaf Male LeadDeafnessDisabilityDisabled Male LeadHigh SchoolMiniseries

Like Starlight (2005), this drama also features Dance, Drama, Friendship, School Setting, and Youth themes with a 38% similarity match.

Two years have passed since Douji lost his hearing and felt lost in life. One night, he visits the club where his older brother is employed and encounters a group of dancing boys. Despite his inability to hear, Douji realizes he can still sense the vibrations of the music and dance along. This leads him to join the dancing team, opening up a new world of possibilities for him.

Recommendation: Black School Rules (2019) similar to Starlight (2005)
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Black School Rules (2019)(ブラック校則)

2019Japan
DramaFriendshipSchool SettingStudent Supporting CharacterYouthHigh SchoolMiniseriesShort Length SeriesStudent Male LeadTeenager Male LeadTeenager Supporting Character

Like Starlight (2005), this drama also features Drama, Friendship, School Setting, Student Supporting Character, and Youth themes with a 38% similarity match.

Hulu's unique drama series original content

Recommendation: Koto no Ha similar to Starlight (2005)
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Koto no Ha(言の葉)

2020Japan
DramaFriendshipSchool SettingStudent Supporting CharacterYouthCold Female LeadHigh SchoolNice Female LeadStudent Female LeadTeenager Female LeadTeenager Supporting Character

Like Starlight (2005), this drama also features Drama, Friendship, School Setting, Student Supporting Character, and Youth themes with a 38% similarity match.

A touching tale depicting the bonds and connections formed by a 16-year-old female student in high school.

Recommendation: Neverland (2001) similar to Starlight (2005)
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Neverland (2001)(ネバーランド)

2001Japan
DramaFriendshipSchool SettingStudent Supporting CharacterYouthNovel AdaptationHigh SchoolStudent Male LeadSupernaturalTeenager Male LeadTeenager Supporting Character

Like Starlight (2005), this drama also features Drama, Friendship, School Setting, Student Supporting Character, and Youth themes with a 38% similarity match.

Seiran Gakuen is a prestigious private boys' high school. As summer break begins, Yoshikuni, Mitsuhiro, Kanji, and Iwatsuki have all chosen to stay at the school's Shoraikan dormitory instead of going home for various reasons. Yoshikuni, who is in a relationship with Hiroko, decides to distance himself from her without giving a clear explanation. This leaves Hiroko feeling unsatisfied and confused. During a trip to buy dinner supplies, Yoshikuni and Mitsuhiro encounter Osamu, a day student, and later run into Hiroko and her friend Aki. Aki questions Yoshikuni's sudden change in behavior towards Hiroko, leading to an emotional outburst from Hiroko. The commotion is witnessed by Takagi, a dormitory resident from the neighboring building. In the following days, Mitsuhiro's step-mother Keiko pays a visit to the Shoraikan dormitory, where Mitsuhiro behaves coldly towards her, displaying a side of himself that is unfamiliar to her.

Recommendation: Special Duty Elite similar to Starlight (2005)
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Special Duty Elite(特勤精英)

2017China
DramaFriendshipYouthMilitary

Like Starlight (2005), this drama also features Drama, Friendship, and Youth themes with a 38% similarity match.

Recommendation: Four Years of Life similar to Starlight (2005)
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Four Years of Life(四年一生)

2020China
DramaSchool SettingYouthRomance

Like Starlight (2005), this drama also features Drama, School Setting, and Youth themes with a 38% similarity match.

Childhood companions, Gu Wei and Xu Zi Rui, spent their formative years together

Recommendation: Super Girl similar to Starlight (2005)
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Super Girl(校园女大兵)

2020China
DramaFriendshipYouthMilitary

Like Starlight (2005), this drama also features Drama, Friendship, and Youth themes with a 38% similarity match.

Recommendation: Otona no Jugyo similar to Starlight (2005)
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Otona no Jugyo(オトナの授業)

2024Japan
DramaSchool SettingYouthMiniseries

Like Starlight (2005), this drama also features Drama, School Setting, and Youth themes with a 38% similarity match.

Formerly a full-time teacher, Kato Kyoko transitions to a role as a part-time high school educator following a specific incident. Upon her arrival, she is placed in a class comprised of students facing a range of challenges.

Recommendation: Gaki☆Rock - Asakusa Rokku Ninjo Monogatari similar to Starlight (2005)
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Gaki☆Rock - Asakusa Rokku Ninjo Monogatari(ガキ☆ロック ~浅草六区人情物語~)

2017Japan
DramaFriendshipYouthComedy

Like Starlight (2005), this drama also features Drama, Friendship, and Youth themes with a 38% similarity match.

Recommendation: Youngsters on Fire Season 3 similar to Starlight (2005)
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Youngsters on Fire Season 3(機智校園生活 - 必勝高三生)

2022Taiwan
DramaSchool SettingYouthHigh School

Like Starlight (2005), this drama also features Drama, School Setting, and Youth themes with a 38% similarity match.

At Hartford High School, senior students are expected to reside in the dormitory together and study collectively to enhance their academic performance. They are required to surrender their mobile phones during this period. However, the dormitory manager Zeng Bao Qian struggles to manage the students effectively. Two other teachers are frustrated with Zeng's lack of assertiveness and decide to help him develop a more authoritative persona. One student, Gorilla, who excels in sports, struggles academically and resorts to cheating. Zeng makes a wager with the principal, promising to help Gorilla improve his grades significantly. Despite his best efforts, Gorilla falls short of the target. Feeling disillusioned, Zeng decides to resign, but the students implore the principal to let him stay. Will Zeng be able to support the students until the end of their academic journey? (Taiwan Pavilion)

Recommendation: Youngsters on Fire Season 2 similar to Starlight (2005)
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Youngsters on Fire Season 2(機智校園生活-青春萬歲)

2022Taiwan
DramaSchool SettingYouthHigh School

Like Starlight (2005), this drama also features Drama, School Setting, and Youth themes with a 38% similarity match.

Wang effectively managed Class 11-B with his unique teaching methods until Ou Xian ming, a new student, disrupts the balance. It is later discovered that Xian Ming is the offspring of a crime boss, shedding light on why Wang left his law enforcement career and Wu in the past. Wu learns that Wang left the police force due to feelings of guilt over his involvement in a colleague's death. Determined to seek justice, Wu decides to go undercover in the mafia to uncover the truth. Wang is touched by Wu's loyalty and vows to protect his late colleague's son. Together, they work to uncover the culprit and Wang eventually proposes to Wu. Will their marriage bring happiness this time around? (Taiwan Pavilion)

Recommendation: Lost in the Dream similar to Starlight (2005)
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Lost in the Dream(梦里花落知多少)

2007China
DramaFriendshipYouthRomance

Like Starlight (2005), this drama also features Drama, Friendship, and Youth themes with a 38% similarity match.

Freshman Lin Lan enjoys attending Prince of White Horse School due to his affection for a classmate. With the help of a friend's suggestion, Lin Lan agreed to participate in a "beauty challenging the hero" performance, which unfortunately resulted in a real injury and a trip to the hospital. Despite this setback, a romantic relationship blossomed between the two young individuals. Fast forward four years, Lin Lan was on the brink of graduation while struggling to secure employment. In contrast, Lin Lan's partner, Xiao Bei, faced challenges in finding a job due to his humble background. This discrepancy in their situations led to feelings of inadequacy and tension in their relationship. Unable to comprehend Xiao Bei's struggles, Lin Lan and Xiao Bei eventually parted ways.

Recommendation: Roppongi Yajuu Kai similar to Starlight (2005)
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Roppongi Yajuu Kai(六本木野獣会)

2001Japan
DanceDramaFriendshipYouthBandMiniseriesModelingMusic

Like Starlight (2005), this drama also features Dance, Drama, Friendship, and Youth themes with a 36% similarity match.

In 1959, just after Japan experienced an economic boom and the iconic Tokyo Tower was finished, Naoto, a high school student with aspirations of becoming an actor, finds hope when he encounters the well-known "Roppongi Beast Society." This society, comprised of ambitious young individuals chasing their dreams, serves as a potential launchpad for Naoto.

Recommendation: Kao Dake Sensei similar to Starlight (2005)
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Kao Dake Sensei(顔だけ先生)

2021Japan
DramaSchool SettingStudent Supporting CharacterYouthAirhead Male LeadHigh SchoolTeacher Male LeadTeenager Supporting Character

Like Starlight (2005), this drama also features Drama, School Setting, Student Supporting Character, and Youth themes with a 36% similarity match.

A male high school teacher who works part-time is mocked for being known as "the teacher with just a face." Despite causing bewilderment among the students, he successfully influences his students' perspectives on life. (Yahoo News; Edited by Lee C)

Recommendation: Wuri's Family similar to Starlight (2005)
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Wuri's Family(우리집)

2001South Korea
DramaFriendshipSchool SettingYouthDisabilityFamilyMutenessRomance

Like Starlight (2005), this drama also features Drama, Friendship, School Setting, and Youth themes with a 36% similarity match.

The main focus of the storyline revolves around a romantic entanglement involving Wu Ri, Da Eun, and Tae Hee, while also exploring themes of family and friendship. The narrative follows two lifelong friends, Tae Hee and Wu Ri, who have been close since childhood. Tae Hee harbors a secret love for Wu Ri, who only has eyes for another girl he met at university, Da Eun, who is deaf and mute. This unrequited love leaves Tae Hee heartbroken, especially since Wu Ri's family strongly opposes their relationship.

Recommendation: Backlight Lovers similar to Starlight (2005)
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Backlight Lovers(逆光青春)

2013Taiwan
DramaFriendshipSchool SettingYouthCampus SettingLifeRomanceUniversity

Like Starlight (2005), this drama also features Drama, Friendship, School Setting, and Youth themes with a 36% similarity match.

Ke Zhong, along with his friends Zhen Feng and Ming Da, were apprehended by Lin Da for their mischievous pranks on campus. As a consequence, the university mandated that they participate in a charitable cycling trip across Taiwan to assist underprivileged families, which was orchestrated by Lin Da. An Jie, a timid girl who befriended Lin Da after standing up for her against tormentors, was also included in the expedition. They made a pact to reunite in three years upon completing their journey.

Recommendation: Who Sleeps My Bro (2016) similar to Starlight (2005)
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Who Sleeps My Bro (2016)(睡在我上舖的兄弟)

2016China
DramaFriendshipSchool SettingStudent Supporting CharacterYouthAdapted From A SongBromanceLifeRomanceStudent Male LeadUniversityYoung Adult Male Lead

Like Starlight (2005), this drama also features Drama, Friendship, School Setting, Student Supporting Character, and Youth themes with a 36% similarity match.

The film depicts a group of college freshmen as they experience the challenges of maintaining friendships, pulling pranks, and falling in love, inspired by a song that explores the theme of friendships drifting apart post-graduation.

Recommendation: Yoiko no Mikata similar to Starlight (2005)
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Yoiko no Mikata(よい子の味方 〜新米保育士物語〜 (よいこのみかた しんまいほいくしものがたり))

2003Japan
DramaFriendshipSchool SettingStudent Supporting CharacterYouthBromanceChild Supporting CharacterMiniseriesPreschoolStudent-Teacher RelationshipTeacher Male LeadTeacher Supporting Character

Like Starlight (2005), this drama also features Drama, Friendship, School Setting, Student Supporting Character, and Youth themes with a 36% similarity match.

When you ask a young girl in nursery school what she wants to be when she grows up, she might mention wanting to become a nurse, florist, or ballerina. On the other hand, a young boy in nursery school might mention aspirations of becoming a policeman, firefighter, athlete, or pilot. However, Taiyo Suzuki had different aspirations inspired by his elderly nursery school teacher. Determined to follow in her footsteps, he passed the nursery school teacher examination and is now working at Himawari Nursery School. Despite being in a predominantly female profession, Taiyo is eager to prove himself to the female teachers and mothers of the children. His goal is not only to excel professionally but also to become a beloved friend to the children at the school.

Recommendation: Beginning similar to Starlight (2005)
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Beginning(처음엔다그래)

2021South Korea
DanceDancer Male LeadFriendshipSchool SettingYouthArtbeatComedyLifeRomanceShort Length SeriesUniversityWeb Series

Like Starlight (2005), this drama also features Dance, Dancer Male Lead, Friendship, School Setting, and Youth themes with a 36% similarity match.

All experiences begin with a first time, where everyone starts on equal ground

Recommendation: Olive Tree similar to Starlight (2005)
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Olive Tree(橄榄树)

2011China
DramaFriendshipYouth1980sRomance

Like Starlight (2005), this drama also features Drama, Friendship, and Youth themes with a 33% similarity match.

Portrays the heartfelt romance of a cluster of adolescents during the 1980s amidst a shifting societal landscape

Recommendation: All About Secrets similar to Starlight (2005)
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All About Secrets(秘果)

2017China
DramaFriendshipSchool SettingStudent Supporting CharacterYouthBasketball Player Male LeadFriends To LoversHigh SchoolRomanceStudent Female LeadStudent Male LeadTeenager Female LeadTeenager Supporting Character

Like Starlight (2005), this drama also features Drama, Friendship, School Setting, Student Supporting Character, and Youth themes with a 33% similarity match.

Duan Bo Wen, a well-liked student and basketball standout, is facing family issues due to ongoing conflicts between his father and stepmother. Yu Chi Zi and her friend Si Jia Li offer their support to Bo Wen during this challenging time. Jia Li, envious of Chi Zi's bond with Bo Wen, struggles to win his affection despite her best attempts. With a new teacher catching Bo Wen's eye, will he and his friends be able to overcome their hidden secrets and reach college?

Recommendation: Stand by Me Season 2 similar to Starlight (2005)
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Stand by Me Season 2(一起同过窗第二季 / Yi Qi Tong Guo Chuang Di Er Ji)

2017China
DramaFriendshipSchool SettingYouthComedyMultiple MainsStudent Female LeadStudent Male LeadUniversity

Like Starlight (2005), this drama also features Drama, Friendship, School Setting, and Youth themes with a 33% similarity match.

As summer fades away and old classmates depart while new ones arrive, the dynamics of friendship shift. Another year unfolds at the university, deepening the bond among a group of nine friends. Leaving behind the naivety of their freshman year, Lu Qiao Chuan, Zhong Bai, Ren Yi Fan, and their peers embark on their second year. Yi Xin's departure to America for studies serves as a catalyst for Shi San to excel academically. The arrival of new student Xu Lian Qiao in the electrical engineering class brings a sense of mystery with her. When the original teacher of the class departs, the once-disjointed group of students in the class begins to come together.

Recommendation: Bokura ga Renai Dekinai Riyuu similar to Starlight (2005)
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Bokura ga Renai Dekinai Riyuu(ボクらが恋愛できない理由)

2012Japan
DramaSchool SettingYouthMiniseriesRomance

Like Starlight (2005), this drama also features Drama, School Setting, and Youth themes with a 33% similarity match.

Recommendation: Nande Watashi ga Kamisekkyo similar to Starlight (2005)
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Nande Watashi ga Kamisekkyo(なんで私が神説教)

2025Japan
DramaSchool SettingStudent Supporting CharacterLifeTeacher Female Lead

Like Starlight (2005), this drama also features Drama, School Setting, and Student Supporting Character themes with a 33% similarity match.

Urumi Shizuka unexpectedly found herself working as a high school teacher to avoid being jobless

Recommendation: The M Riders Season 6 similar to Starlight (2005)
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The M Riders Season 6(萌學園六復活之戰)

2014Taiwan
DramaSchool SettingStudent Supporting CharacterYouthFantasyHigh SchoolStudent Male LeadTeenager Male LeadTeenager Supporting Character

Like Starlight (2005), this drama also features Drama, School Setting, Student Supporting Character, and Youth themes with a 33% similarity match.

Recommendation: Spicy College similar to Starlight (2005)
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Spicy College(中二病会传染)

2020China
DramaSchool SettingYouthShort Length SeriesWeb Series

Like Starlight (2005), this drama also features Drama, School Setting, and Youth themes with a 33% similarity match.

Recommendation: I Have Something to Say about Youth similar to Starlight (2005)
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I Have Something to Say about Youth(我对青春有话要说)

2021China
DramaFriendshipYouthShort Length SeriesWeb Series

Like Starlight (2005), this drama also features Drama, Friendship, and Youth themes with a 33% similarity match.

Recommendation: As Long as We Are Together similar to Starlight (2005)
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As Long as We Are Together(小满生活)

2023China
DramaSchool SettingStudent Supporting CharacterYouthChild Supporting CharacterDysfunctional FamilyElementary SchoolFamily RelationshipHouse-hunting

Like Starlight (2005), this drama also features Drama, School Setting, Student Supporting Character, and Youth themes with a 33% similarity match.

The plot revolves around the struggles that a young couple encounters as they set out to purchase a new home to ensure their son's enrollment in a prestigious elementary school

Recommendation: Our Memories similar to Starlight (2005)
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Our Memories(我的少年时代)

2024China
FriendshipSchool SettingYouthRomanceWeb Series

Like Starlight (2005), this drama also features Friendship, School Setting, and Youth themes with a 33% similarity match.

Childhood friends Wang Huan Yu, Wei Xing, Han Shuai, Guo Ting, and Shi Wen Ke grew up together in a small seaside town on "Universe Street." As they enter their senior year of high school, they face uncertainties about their future. Despite their different academic abilities and personalities, they navigate the challenges of growing up and gradually mature. This year, they experience joy and sorrow through their relationships and encounters with love, while also striving to stay true to their dreams and pursue new goals.

Recommendation: The Scent of Lime similar to Starlight (2005)
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The Scent of Lime(青柠之味)

2024China
FriendshipSchool SettingYouthShort Length SeriesWeb Series

Like Starlight (2005), this drama also features Friendship, School Setting, and Youth themes with a 33% similarity match.

During their senior year of high school, three teenagers in the least successful class are dealing with their own personal challenges. Gao Ling, a gifted but introverted student, is troubled by his father's legal troubles. Wei Yuno conceals her feelings of isolation with a brave front, while Zhang Wen Qi, raised by a single parent, is eager to show her independence by embracing adulthood prematurely. As a team, they confront the obstacles of growing up, confronting inner wounds and uncovering their true selves. (TVDb)

Recommendation: Strawberry Seminar similar to Starlight (2005)
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Strawberry Seminar(いちごゼミナール)

2009Japan
DramaSchool SettingStudent Supporting CharacterYouthComedyHigh SchoolStudent Female LeadTeenager Female LeadTeenager Supporting Character

Like Starlight (2005), this drama also features Drama, School Setting, Student Supporting Character, and Youth themes with a 33% similarity match.

Recommendation: Into the Wild similar to Starlight (2005)
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Into the Wild(野人老師)

2022Hong Kong
DramaSchool SettingYouthMultiple MainsTeacher Male Lead

Like Starlight (2005), this drama also features Drama, School Setting, and Youth themes with a 33% similarity match.

After a scandal, well-known educator Pak is expelled from the tutorial center he established. At the same time, his spouse expresses a desire to end their marriage. Reflecting on his past, Pak is haunted by the thought of confronting his father Ho. Ho, a respected figure in the education field and the creator of Nature Primary School, fostered a connection with nature and a simple lifestyle among the students, including Pak. Despite being raised in nature, Pak never felt pride in his father. Upon learning from his father that his mother was a famous actress, Pak left for the city in search of her, only to discover it was a fabricated story. Feeling disillusioned, Pak abandoned his rural upbringing and embarked on a different path, co-founding a tutorial school with his close friend Tong.

Recommendation: Tengoku ni Ichiban Chikai Otoko Season 2 similar to Starlight (2005)
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Tengoku ni Ichiban Chikai Otoko Season 2(天国に一番近い男 教師編)

2001Japan
School SettingStudent Supporting CharacterYouthSci-FiTeacher Male Lead

Like Starlight (2005), this drama also features School Setting, Student Supporting Character, and Youth themes with a 33% similarity match.

Kazuya Okinoshima works as an educator at a challenging school. One day, he encounters an angel who assigns him a set of tasks from a higher power. These missions are crucial for him to complete, or else he faces dire consequences. Tendo remains the angel, while Kazuya bears a striking resemblance to the original Shiro.