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Strange School Tales(학교 기담)

2020South Korea
AnthologyDramaHorrorInvestigationMiniseriesMysterySchool SettingSupernaturalSuspense

Available in two formats: 6 episodes (Television) || 12 episodes (Online)

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Strange School Tales

Recommendation: Blind Spot (2014) similar to Strange School Tales
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Blind Spot (2014)(探灵档案)

2014China
DramaHorrorInvestigationMiniseriesMysterySupernaturalSuspenseGhostSupernatural Phenomena

Like Strange School Tales, this drama also features Drama, Horror, Investigation, Miniseries, Mystery, Supernatural, and Suspense themes with a 64% similarity match.

A detective who does not believe in the paranormal uses his scientific expertise to investigate mysterious occurrences. He remains steadfast in his conviction that ghosts only exist metaphorically within people's minds.

Recommendation: Damned Files Season 2 similar to Strange School Tales
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Damned Files Season 2(ダムド・ファイル シーズン II)

2003Japan
AnthologyHorrorInvestigationMiniseriesMysterySupernaturalSuspenseGhostParanormal

Like Strange School Tales, this drama also features Anthology, Horror, Investigation, Miniseries, Mystery, Supernatural, and Suspense themes with a 64% similarity match.

A collection of tales inspired by regional ghost stories and supernatural occurrences, each episode delves into a different urban legend reimagined by a variety of filmmakers and writers

Recommendation: Horror Delivery Service similar to Strange School Tales
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Horror Delivery Service(호러 딜리버리 서비스)

2016South Korea
AnthologyHorrorInvestigationMiniseriesMysterySupernaturalSuspenseGhostWeb Series

Like Strange School Tales, this drama also features Anthology, Horror, Investigation, Miniseries, Mystery, Supernatural, and Suspense themes with a 64% similarity match.

"Horror Delivery Service" is a brief thriller. Occasionally, everyone experiences unsettling thoughts about what might occur in familiar environments—a family home, inside an elevator, during a commute from class, or by a tranquil river. In each self-contained episode, these thoughts are transformed into urban legends that disrupt the calm and routine of daily existence. (VIU)

Recommendation: Damned Files Season 3 similar to Strange School Tales
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Damned Files Season 3(ダムド・ファイル シーズンIII)

2004Japan
AnthologyHorrorInvestigationMiniseriesMysterySupernaturalSuspenseGhostMultiple MainsParanormal

Like Strange School Tales, this drama also features Anthology, Horror, Investigation, Miniseries, Mystery, Supernatural, and Suspense themes with a 58% similarity match.

A collection of tales inspired by regional ghost stories and supernatural incidents

Recommendation: One Missed Call (2005) similar to Strange School Tales
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One Missed Call (2005)(着信アリ)

2005Japan
HorrorInvestigationMiniseriesMysterySuspense

Like Strange School Tales, this drama also features Horror, Investigation, Miniseries, Mystery, and Suspense themes with a 56% similarity match.

A new version of the popular 2004 horror film Chakushin Ari (One Missed Call) has been released, featuring a storyline where a mysterious "message of death" is transmitted via mobile phones in the city. Yumi, a former student of Meiwa's Girls High School, teams up with Sendou, a detective, to uncover the truth behind a series of incidents where certain individuals receive missed calls from their own numbers predicting the exact time of their deaths upon listening to the voicemail.

Recommendation: The Complex ~ Prologue similar to Strange School Tales
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The Complex ~ Prologue(クロユリ団地~序章~ )

2013Japan
DramaHorrorInvestigationMysterySuspense

Like Strange School Tales, this drama also features Drama, Horror, Investigation, Mystery, and Suspense themes with a 56% similarity match.

"The Complex~Prologue" is a horror movie spin-off based on the film "The Complex". It follows the story of a young boy named Minoru who gets caught up in a series of mysterious events and terrifying encounters.

Recommendation: Laundering similar to Strange School Tales
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Laundering(ロンダリング)

2025Japan
HorrorInvestigationMysterySupernaturalSuspense

Like Strange School Tales, this drama also features Horror, Investigation, Mystery, Supernatural, and Suspense themes with a 56% similarity match.

Hiyama Eisuke is an actor who has struggled to find success. He relocated from Osaka to Tokyo with dreams of stardom, but only managed to land small roles and made very little money, living paycheck to paycheck. He possessed a rather unhelpful "gift": a bothersome ability to "hear" the voices of spirits who died prematurely. Lacking any psychic abilities, he couldn’t see or communicate with these spirits; he merely heard their voices in a one-sided manner. This led him to recklessly pursue cheap haunted properties, where he was tormented by the distressing voices of the deceased, resulting in frequent moves and a downward spiral into poverty. One day, Hiyama found himself in yet another haunted place and decided to visit "Amami Real Estate," the agency that handled the property, to voice his complaints. The president, Amami Goro, who was aware of Hiyama's unique ability, mentioned, "I have a property that might interest you," and took him to an unexpected location. It was a room in a high-end apartment where a woman had taken her own life five years prior. Due to the tragic incident, the rent had been lowered, and over the years, ten tenants had left in quick succession, all suffering from mental instability, with one even attempting suicide, marking it as a special A-class accident property. Hiyama was offered a temporary job to stay in the room, confirm that it was safe to live in, and help improve the property’s reputation. Tempted by the generous pay, he agreed. That night, he immediately heard a voice, but surprisingly, the woman who was believed to have committed suicide declared, "I was murdered!"

Recommendation: Bu Si Yi: Guai Tan similar to Strange School Tales
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Bu Si Yi: Guai Tan(不思异:怪谈)

2024China
HorrorInvestigationMiniseriesMysterySupernaturalSuspenseShort Length SeriesWeb Series

Like Strange School Tales, this drama also features Horror, Investigation, Miniseries, Mystery, Supernatural, and Suspense themes with a 55% similarity match.

Recommendation: Damned Files similar to Strange School Tales
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Damned Files(ダムド・ファイル シーズン I)

2003Japan
AnthologyHorrorInvestigationMysterySupernaturalSuspenseGhostParanormal

Like Strange School Tales, this drama also features Anthology, Horror, Investigation, Mystery, Supernatural, and Suspense themes with a 55% similarity match.

A collection of tales inspired by regional ghost stories and supernatural occurrences

Recommendation: Fantasy Tower similar to Strange School Tales
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Fantasy Tower(환상거탑)

2013South Korea
AnthologyDramaInvestigationMiniseriesMysterySuspenseFantasyThriller

Like Strange School Tales, this drama also features Anthology, Drama, Investigation, Miniseries, Mystery, and Suspense themes with a 55% similarity match.

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

Recommendation: Gakko no Kaidan similar to Strange School Tales
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Gakko no Kaidan(学校の怪談)

2012Japan
DramaHorrorInvestigationMysterySuspenseShort Length Series

Like Strange School Tales, this drama also features Drama, Horror, Investigation, Mystery, and Suspense themes with a 50% similarity match.

Recommendation: Gifts for Future similar to Strange School Tales
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Gifts for Future(未來商店)

2022China
AnthologyDramaInvestigationMiniseriesMysteryShort Length Series

Like Strange School Tales, this drama also features Anthology, Drama, Investigation, Miniseries, and Mystery themes with a 50% similarity match.

Tale of an enigmatic shop that specializes in resolving customers' issues

Recommendation: Dark City similar to Strange School Tales
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Dark City(黑市)

2019Hong Kong
AnthologyDramaHorrorSupernaturalSuspenseCrime

Like Strange School Tales, this drama also features Anthology, Drama, Horror, Supernatural, and Suspense themes with a 50% similarity match.

Dark City tells the story of sinister entities and beings crossing over from an alternate dimension into our reality after a group of students dabble with a Oujia board. (HK TV Drama)

Recommendation: Another Heaven ~Eclipse~ similar to Strange School Tales
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Another Heaven ~Eclipse~(アナザヘヴン〜Eclipse〜)

2000Japan
HorrorInvestigationMysterySupernaturalSuspenseNovel Adaptation

Like Strange School Tales, this drama also features Horror, Investigation, Mystery, Supernatural, and Suspense themes with a 50% similarity match.

Broadcasted in tandem with the film, the series depicts a separate event that takes place both prior to and following the events of the movie. ~Derived from a book authored by Joji Iida.

Recommendation: Last Mail 2 similar to Strange School Tales
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Last Mail 2(ラストメール2)

2009Japan
DramaInvestigationMiniseriesMysterySupernaturalComedy

Like Strange School Tales, this drama also features Drama, Investigation, Miniseries, Mystery, and Supernatural themes with a 50% similarity match.

After his grandfather's death, Kazuki Yamada reluctantly takes on a position at a company called "In any case, we'll handle it," where he fulfills various tasks for temporary employees. When he receives a text message from an unknown sender asking him to "make everyone smile for me," he mistakenly believes it is a job request. Upon arriving, he realizes the situation is not what he anticipated. Teaming up with his childhood friend and colleague, Shizuka Hasegawa, they work together to fulfill the final wishes of deceased individuals.

Recommendation: Horror Accidental 2 similar to Strange School Tales
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Horror Accidental 2(ホラー アクシデンタル2)

2016Japan
DramaHorrorMiniseriesSupernaturalSuspenseShort Length Series

Like Strange School Tales, this drama also features Drama, Horror, Miniseries, Supernatural, and Suspense themes with a 50% similarity match.

Recommendation: Meguru Mirai similar to Strange School Tales
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Meguru Mirai(めぐる未来)

2024Japan
DramaInvestigationMiniseriesMysterySupernaturalSuspenseAdapted From A MangaThrillerTime Loop

Like Strange School Tales, this drama also features Drama, Investigation, Miniseries, Mystery, Supernatural, and Suspense themes with a 50% 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: Mikkoku wa Utau Season 2 similar to Strange School Tales
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Mikkoku wa Utau Season 2(密告はうたう2)

2024Japan
DramaInvestigationMiniseriesMysterySuspenseThriller

Like Strange School Tales, this drama also features Drama, Investigation, Miniseries, Mystery, and Suspense themes with a 50% similarity match.

The First Personnel Division of the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department is a specialized team tasked with conducting inspections to uncover misconduct among the large workforce of over 40,000 personnel in the police department. Simply being under inspection can potentially ruin a police officer's career. Inspectors like Sara Masaki are known as the police within the police, carrying out their duties in solitude. After two years, Sara stumbles upon a conspiracy that will have far-reaching implications for the entire police organization.

Recommendation: "Watashi wo Moratte": Deai Hen similar to Strange School Tales
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"Watashi wo Moratte": Deai Hen(「私をもらって」~出逢編~)

2025Japan
DramaInvestigationMiniseriesMysterySupernaturalRomance

Like Strange School Tales, this drama also features Drama, Investigation, Miniseries, Mystery, and Supernatural themes with a 50% similarity match.

After a tragic accident, Morikawa Natsumi finds herself invisible and unable to communicate with anyone, leading her to roam the streets as a ghost. Her life takes a surprising turn when she locks eyes with Ichijo Ryouei, a young man who is also a ghost drifting aimlessly through the city. This story serves as a precursor to the "Memory Arc" and "Love Arc", showcasing the special moments Natsumi and Ryouei shared following their initial encounter in the afterlife, all while being pursued relentlessly by the Grim Reaper. It is an original tale not featured in the webtoon "Take Me, I'm Yours" by RoseBean and One Punch Rabbit.

Recommendation: Hometown Legends (2009) similar to Strange School Tales
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Hometown Legends (2009)(전설의 고향)

2009South Korea
AnthologyHorrorMiniseriesSupernaturalSuspenseGhost

Like Strange School Tales, this drama also features Anthology, Horror, Miniseries, Supernatural, and Suspense themes with a 50% similarity match.

Hometown Legends (2009) serves as a sequel to a renowned series of ghost tales that initially premiered on KBS from 1977 to 1989, and subsequently from 1996 to 1999. Following a successful revival in 2008, KBS opted to produce another collection of one-act dramas. Each episode presents a unique ghost story: Episode 1: 혈귀 (Hyeolgwi) / Blood Ghost / Vampire / Kiss of the Vampire, Episode 2: 죽도의 한 (Jukdoui Han) / The Regrets of Bamboo Knife / The Grudge Island, Episode 3: 계집종 (Gyejibjong) / Servant / Come with Me to Hell, Episode 4: 목각귀 (Mokgakgwi) / Wood Ghost / The Wooden Doll, Episode 5: 씨받이 (Sshibachi) / Surrogate Mother, Episode 6: 금서 (Geumseo) / Forbidden Book, Episode 7: 조용한 마을 (Joyonghan Maeul) / Silent Village, Episode 8: 구미호 (Gumiho) / Fox with Nine Tails, Episode 9: 묘정의 구슬 (Myo Jeongui Guseul) / Myo Jeong's Pearl, and Episode 10: 가면귀 (Gamyeongwi) / The Mask's Eye / The Masked Ghost.

Recommendation: Remember, Hari 2 similar to Strange School Tales
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Remember, Hari 2(기억, 하리2)

2019South Korea
HorrorInvestigationMiniseriesMysterySupernaturalSuspenseGhostRomanceYouth

Like Strange School Tales, this drama also features Horror, Investigation, Miniseries, Mystery, Supernatural, and Suspense themes with a 50% similarity match.

Ha Ri visits a cabin in the woods to spend time with her friends. While there, she encounters a tarot card reader who reveals that she is destined for an unrequited love. Additionally, who is that enigmatic girl referring to Kang Lim as "oppa"?

Recommendation: Specter (2025) similar to Strange School Tales
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Specter (2025)(귀살)

2025South Korea
DramaHorrorInvestigationMysterySupernaturalSuspenseFilmed VerticallyShort Length SeriesWeb Series

Like Strange School Tales, this drama also features Drama, Horror, Investigation, Mystery, Supernatural, and Suspense themes with a 50% similarity match.

A teacher who has rejected her destiny as a shaman finds herself and her students caught up in strange events, revealing a startling secret concealed beneath the surface. (Shortime)

Recommendation: Mysterious Summer similar to Strange School Tales
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Mysterious Summer(不可思议的夏天)

2014China
AnthologyDramaHorrorInvestigationMysterySuspenseMelodramaRomanceThrillerWeb Series

Like Strange School Tales, this drama also features Anthology, Drama, Horror, Investigation, Mystery, and Suspense themes with a 46% similarity match.

The depths of strangers' hearts hold mysteries that remain unknown to others. If one could glimpse their perspective, what revelations would unfold? Within the residents of Beijing, there exist worlds of ambition, deceit, yearning, distrust, terror, affection, and animosity. Each of the fifteen individuals inhabiting the city carries what appears to be a distinct tale, yet their lives may be intertwined in ways yet to be discovered.

Recommendation: Madhouse similar to Strange School Tales
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Madhouse(疯人院)

2018China
DramaHorrorInvestigationMysterySupernaturalSuspensePsychologicalSci-FiSecretWeb Series

Like Strange School Tales, this drama also features Drama, Horror, Investigation, Mystery, Supernatural, and Suspense themes with a 46% similarity match.

After coming back from abroad to look for a patient, Meng Nan discovers an isolated psychiatric facility. While interning there with Mu Si Fan, they uncover the hidden secrets of the residents.

Recommendation: Barrack O'Karma similar to Strange School Tales
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Barrack O'Karma(金宵大廈)

2019Hong Kong
DramaHorrorInvestigationMysterySupernaturalSuspenseCurseRomanceSupernatural PhenomenaThriller

Like Strange School Tales, this drama also features Drama, Horror, Investigation, Mystery, Supernatural, and Suspense themes with a 46% similarity match.

The plot centers around the otherworldly experiences of 10 individuals, such as the puzzling vanishing of a single mother's child, the peculiar behavior of a bookstore proprietor, a fanatical otaku observing his neighbor, and the sudden arrival of a young wife pushing a closed baby stroller. (JayneStars)

Recommendation: Yamibu Real similar to Strange School Tales
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Yamibu Real(闇部-REAL-)

2022Japan
HorrorInvestigationMiniseriesMysterySupernaturalSuspenseHaunted House SettingReporter Female LeadReporter Male LeadSupernatural Phenomena

Like Strange School Tales, this drama also features Horror, Investigation, Miniseries, Mystery, Supernatural, and Suspense themes with a 46% similarity match.

In a new drama, Sawatari Miya, a newcomer, and senior reporter Otobe Ryo will delve into the shadows through a horror web platform named "Yamibu." Their goal is to uncover the truth behind a range of enigmatic occurrences. This series offers viewers a blend of fiction and reality, allowing them to immerse themselves in a mysterious world of horror.

Recommendation: Osore similar to Strange School Tales
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Osore(怖れ)

2024Japan
AnthologyHorrorInvestigationMiniseriesMysterySuspenseAdapted From A MangaDating AppFormer Celebrity Male LeadFreelancer Female Lead

Like Strange School Tales, this drama also features Anthology, Horror, Investigation, Miniseries, Mystery, and Suspense themes with a 46% similarity match.

The series follows the journey of Hinata Tanabe, a self-employed individual whose life takes a dark turn after meeting a stranger on a dating app. Suddenly, she finds herself inhabiting the body of Ayumi Saito. As she navigates this strange new reality, she becomes entangled in dangerous situations that ultimately lead to her demise. The mystery deepens as she grapples with the inexplicable phenomenon of switching bodies upon death. Meanwhile, popular internet personality Yamakazu delves into a series of street killings and uncovers a connection to the enigmatic figure known as Mizoguchi Cocoon. The true identity of Mizoguchi remains shrouded in mystery... (Dramacool)

Recommendation: Ghost Cleansing Ltd similar to Strange School Tales
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Ghost Cleansing Ltd(凶宅清潔師)

2021Hong Kong
HorrorInvestigationMysterySupernaturalSuspenseGhostMultiple Mains

Like Strange School Tales, this drama also features Horror, Investigation, Mystery, Supernatural, and Suspense themes with a 45% similarity match.

Chiu and his closest companion, Hung, attempt to communicate with a saucer spirit to seek answers about an upcoming test. However, they are interrupted midway and are unable to complete the process. They make another attempt at Chiu's house, but encounter supernatural occurrences that result in the tragic death of Chiu's parents. Years later, Chiu, who has been studying exorcism under a mentor since the incident, reunites with Hung. Hung has been struggling with severe PTSD for the past eighteen years. As Chiu helps his friend cope with his condition, they realize that the supernatural events from the past may not have been resolved.

Recommendation: Yokoyama Hideo Suspense Season 2 similar to Strange School Tales
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Yokoyama Hideo Suspense Season 2(横山秀夫サスペンス 第2弾)

2011Japan
AnthologyInvestigationMiniseriesMysterySuspenseNovel AdaptationThriller

Like Strange School Tales, this drama also features Anthology, Investigation, Miniseries, Mystery, and Suspense themes with a 45% similarity match.

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

Recommendation: Puzzle (2007) similar to Strange School Tales
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Puzzle (2007)(パズル)

2007Japan
InvestigationMiniseriesMysterySchool SettingSuspenseThrillerYouth

Like Strange School Tales, this drama also features Investigation, Miniseries, Mystery, School Setting, and Suspense themes with a 45% similarity match.

An elite high school is taken over by an armed group, leading a group of students to search for 2,000 hidden puzzle pieces within the school in a time frame of 48 hours.

Recommendation: Chase (2010) similar to Strange School Tales
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Chase (2010)(チェイス~国税査察官~)

2010Japan
DramaInvestigationMiniseriesMysterySuspenseDetective FictionThriller

Like Strange School Tales, this drama also features Drama, Investigation, Miniseries, Mystery, and Suspense themes with a 45% similarity match.

The tale revolves around Haruma Sosuke, an experienced tax inspector, and Murakumo Shuji, a proficient consultant specializing in tax evasion. Haruma believed that his simple life and the world of tax evasion were unrelated, until one day their paths crossed...

Recommendation: Kaidan - Horror Classics similar to Strange School Tales
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Kaidan - Horror Classics(妖しき文豪怪談)

2010Japan
AnthologyDramaHorrorMiniseriesSuspenseAdapted From A Short StoryHistorical

Like Strange School Tales, this drama also features Anthology, Drama, Horror, Miniseries, and Suspense themes with a 45% similarity match.

"Kaidan - Horror Classics" showcases chilling tales penned by acclaimed contemporary Japanese authors Yasunari Kawabata, Osamu Dazai, Akutagawa Ryunosuke, & Saisei Muro. Episode 1: One Arm / Kataude / Episode 2: The Leafy Cherry Tree and Magic Flute / Hazakura to Mateki / Episode 3: The Nose / Hana / Episode 4: Latter Days / Nochi no Hi /

Recommendation: Zouka no Mitsu similar to Strange School Tales
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Zouka no Mitsu(造花の蜜)

2011Japan
DramaInvestigationMiniseriesMysterySuspenseDetective Supporting CharacterThriller

Like Strange School Tales, this drama also features Drama, Investigation, Miniseries, Mystery, and Suspense themes with a 45% similarity match.

The story begins with the abduction of a young child, which appears to be a kidnapping for ransom. However, the kidnapper surprises everyone by not demanding a specific amount of money, instead leaving it up to the victim to decide. This puts the police in a difficult position as they try to figure out the kidnapper's motives. Adding to the challenge, the ransom exchange is set to take place in a public location during the daytime, adding insult to injury for the authorities. As the case unfolds, it becomes clear that this is just the beginning of a much larger and more complex investigation involving a 700 million yen ransom. Can Detective Hashiba, a seasoned expert in kidnapping cases, successfully apprehend the elusive criminal known as Ran?

Recommendation: 64 (2015) similar to Strange School Tales
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64 (2015)(64)

2015Japan
DramaInvestigationMiniseriesMysterySuspenseNovel AdaptationThriller

Like Strange School Tales, this drama also features Drama, Investigation, Miniseries, Mystery, and Suspense themes with a 45% similarity match.

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

Recommendation: Fairy Valley Incident similar to Strange School Tales
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Fairy Valley Incident(神仙谷事件)

2012Taiwan
DramaInvestigationMiniseriesMysterySuspenseCrimeThriller

Like Strange School Tales, this drama also features Drama, Investigation, Miniseries, Mystery, and Suspense themes with a 45% similarity match.

At the renowned Fairy Valley in Taiwan, a hot spring villa hosted a soft opening for a select group of celebrities, politicians, and Hakka scholars. The tranquility of the event is shattered when a lifeless body is found the following day. Feng, a new staff member at the villa, becomes suspicious of the guests' peculiar behavior, sensing hidden connections and secrets among them. With the help of his sister and a college acquaintance, Feng embarks on a quest to unveil the truth behind the mysterious deaths that continue to occur. (CATCHPLAY+)

Recommendation: The Dangerous City similar to Strange School Tales
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The Dangerous City(城市·獵人)

2013Taiwan
DramaInvestigationMiniseriesMysterySuspenseActionThriller

Like Strange School Tales, this drama also features Drama, Investigation, Miniseries, Mystery, and Suspense themes with a 45% similarity match.

Recommendation: Yokoyama Hideo Suspense similar to Strange School Tales
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Yokoyama Hideo Suspense(横山秀夫サスペンス 第1弾)

2010Japan
AnthologyInvestigationMiniseriesMysterySuspenseNovel AdaptationThriller

Like Strange School Tales, this drama also features Anthology, Investigation, Miniseries, Mystery, and Suspense themes with a 45% similarity match.

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

Recommendation: Kami no Tsuki similar to Strange School Tales
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Kami no Tsuki(紙の月)

2014Japan
DramaInvestigationMiniseriesMysterySuspenseNovel AdaptationThriller

Like Strange School Tales, this drama also features Drama, Investigation, Miniseries, Mystery, and Suspense themes with a 45% similarity match.

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

Recommendation: Abnormalities similar to Strange School Tales
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Abnormalities(不思异:辞典)

2017China
HorrorInvestigationMysterySuspense

Like Strange School Tales, this drama also features Horror, Investigation, Mystery, and Suspense themes with a 44% similarity match.

An assortment of peculiar items that document the anomalies of contemporary culture. From bizarre tales of terror to unsettling urban rumors and unimaginable occurrences of the supernatural... each page recounts a tale of misfortune. (bilibili)

Recommendation: Compete: Cartel Hunters similar to Strange School Tales
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Compete: Cartel Hunters(競爭之合謀有罪)

2022Hong Kong
DramaInvestigationMiniseriesMystery

Like Strange School Tales, this drama also features Drama, Investigation, Miniseries, and Mystery themes with a 44% similarity match.

Based on actual cases, the narratives in the series captivate viewers and raise awareness about relevant topics with their authentic storylines and characters. The focus of this show is on the members of the Investigation Team within the Commission, tackling a total of 4 different cases throughout the series.

Recommendation: Sennyuu Tantei Tokage similar to Strange School Tales
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Sennyuu Tantei Tokage( 潜入探偵トカゲ )

2013Japan
DramaInvestigationMiniseriesMystery

Like Strange School Tales, this drama also features Drama, Investigation, Miniseries, and Mystery themes with a 44% similarity match.

Tokage possesses an exceptional memory and shares Sherlock Holmes' meticulous nature. Before transitioning to a private investigator, he served as a top detective in the Metropolitan Police Department. However, a tragic error resulting in the loss of his partner led him to resign and pursue a career in private investigation. Despite his strong commitment to justice and determination to combat crime, his distant demeanor and lack of trust make collaboration challenging. These traits likely stem from the trauma of losing his partner. The storyline follows Tokage and his assistant as they collaborate with the Metropolitan Police Department on covert operations to solve complex and long-standing cases.

Recommendation: Dokurogeki similar to Strange School Tales
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Dokurogeki(ドクロゲキ)

2013Japan
HorrorMiniseriesSupernaturalSuspense

Like Strange School Tales, this drama also features Horror, Miniseries, Supernatural, and Suspense themes with a 44% similarity match.

Dokurogeki is a Japanese horror drama series comprised of a series of short episodes. It is a spin-off created by the same production team behind the 2007 horror drama Torihada. The first set of episodes follows Yukie Samejima, an artist who pulls an all-nighter to meet a deadline. After falling asleep on the couch the next day, she hears the voice of a mysterious young girl calling for her mother. In a separate set of episodes, Misuzu Murai, who used to dabble in fortune telling in college, now works at a city company. An elderly woman named Yokoyama frequently visits her to have her grandson's fortune told.

Recommendation: Maruho no Onna - Houken Hanzai Chousain similar to Strange School Tales
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Maruho no Onna - Houken Hanzai Chousain(マルホの女~保険犯罪調査員~)

2014Japan
DramaInvestigationMiniseriesMystery

Like Strange School Tales, this drama also features Drama, Investigation, Miniseries, and Mystery themes with a 44% similarity match.

Kashiwagi Natsuko, a long-time resident of the United States, recently joined Adjust Research, an insurance investigation agency, as a new detective. Despite her scientific brilliance and considerable wealth, she often feels like she doesn't quite fit in with the highly logical Japanese society. In contrast, Tono Aki is a seasoned investigator at the same firm, hailing from the historic district of Tokyo and having a rough upbringing that has made her quite frugal. Despite her past as a troublemaker, she possesses exceptional memory and instincts. Together, Natsuko and Aki form an unconventional team as they tackle sophisticated crimes related to insurance fraud and uncover the truth.

Recommendation: Gekijorei kara no Shotaijo similar to Strange School Tales
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Gekijorei kara no Shotaijo(劇場霊からの招待状)

2015Japan
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Recommendation: FACE - Cyber Hanzai Tokusouhan similar to Strange School Tales
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FACE - Cyber Hanzai Tokusouhan(フェイス―サイバー犯罪特捜班)

2017Japan
DramaInvestigationMiniseriesMystery

Like Strange School Tales, this drama also features Drama, Investigation, Miniseries, and Mystery themes with a 44% similarity match.

Yuki Rin lost her parents and has been residing with her elder sibling Koichiro. Koichiro used to work as an IT specialist for the government before being lured by a dangerous cyber crime organization a year ago. This event marked the downfall of Rin's once happy and ordinary life. Despite being shot by her brother, Rin miraculously survived. She was then enlisted into FACE, a covert cyber crime investigation unit established by the Cabinet, due to her exceptional profiling skills recognized by Minegishi Shugoro. With faith in Minegishi, Rin decides to join forces with the unit's members in the fight against cyber crime threats that could potentially destabilize the country.

Recommendation: Suteteyo, Adachi-san similar to Strange School Tales
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Suteteyo, Adachi-san(捨ててよ、安達さん。)

2020Japan
DramaInvestigationMysterySupernatural

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Adachi-san was approached by the editor-in-chief of a women's magazine one day. The proposal was to feature a series in each issue about letting go of a personal item, centered around the idea of decluttering and living more freely. That evening, Adachi-san fell asleep as usual. However, in her dream, a mysterious girl and the embodiments of the possessions she has clung to started appearing, requesting to be discarded.

Recommendation: Ningen Kowai similar to Strange School Tales
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Ningen Kowai(にんげんこわい)

2022Japan
AnthologyHorrorMiniseriesSuspense

Like Strange School Tales, this drama also features Anthology, Horror, Miniseries, and Suspense themes with a 44% similarity match.

Rakugo is often associated with comedic tales, but it also delves into the realm of horror stories. This particular work showcases performances that highlight "human fear" in an anthology style. The drama adaptation will feature four rakugo plays: "Kokoro", "Tatsumi's Tsuji Zou", "Konya Takao", and "Miyatogawa (upper / lower)". (wowow.co.jp)

Recommendation: Fixer Season 2 similar to Strange School Tales
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Fixer Season 2(フィクサー Season2)

2023Japan
DramaInvestigationMiniseriesMystery

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Recommendation: Ningen Kowai Season 2 similar to Strange School Tales
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Ningen Kowai Season 2(にんげんこわい2)

2023Japan
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Kidam Legend 2 - Gooseflesh(기담전설 2 소름)

2009South Korea
AnthologyHorrorMiniseriesSuspense

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Eight terrifying real-life accounts!