The Evil Spirits of the Imperial City - Asian drama recommendation
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The Evil Spirits of the Imperial City(陰陽師☆安倍晴明〜王都妖奇譚〜)

2002Japan
Adapted From A MangaCurseExorcismGhostHistoricalHorrorMiniseriesSupernaturalSuspense

The ancient city of Heian, now called Kyoto, faced internal strife. Concerned about the future of his realm, the emperor organizes an "Onmyo festival" to seek guidance on the city's fate. A group of nobles, including the Minister of the Left, Fujiwara no Masayuki, and his brother, the Minister of the Right, Fujiwara no Mitsuhiro, gather in the shrine within the Seiryo chamber. The Onmyoji predict the future by interpreting signs from various sources such as evil spirits, weather, the calendar, and Feng Shi. When Mitsuhiro questions about reading the stars, the imperial Onmyoji, Yasunori, gives a vague response. Another Onmyoji, Kamo no Tadayuki, mentions a powerful curse that they cannot dispel. Masayuki realizes the limitations of the Onmyoji's abilities. Suddenly, a fiery tornado erupts in the shrine, prompting Masayuki to protect the emperor's mistress, Ayako no Kimi. As the fire intensifies, Chihaya no Kimi, the emperor's second consort, sees an evil spirit within it. A man named Abe no Seimei enters the shrine and is hailed as a savior by military officers and consorts. Abe no Seimei, an Onmyoji with the power to banish curses and control evil spirits, brings an end to the chaos.

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The Evil Spirits Of The Imperial City

Recommendation: Onmyouji similar to The Evil Spirits of the Imperial City
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Onmyouji(陰陽師)

2001Japan
Adapted From A MangaCurseHistoricalHorrorMiniseriesSuspense

Like The Evil Spirits of the Imperial City, this drama also features Adapted From A Manga, Curse, Historical, Horror, Miniseries, and Suspense themes with a 67% similarity match.

Shinyoji, Abe Haruaki, takes an active role in paying tribute to various spirits in the Heian period. The main theme of this play revolves around the emotions of women, which are depicted in each story. The stories include "Genshou," "the Oni," "Superstition," "Iron Ring (Lasso)," "Ruchi," "Onikomachi," "In response to de," "Yuki Onino-Michi," and "The demons of mind."

Recommendation: REIMA: The Curse of Evil Spirits similar to The Evil Spirits of the Imperial City
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REIMA: The Curse of Evil Spirits(霊魔の街)

2017Japan
CurseHorrorMiniseriesSupernaturalSuspense

Like The Evil Spirits of the Imperial City, this drama also features Curse, Horror, Miniseries, Supernatural, and Suspense themes with a 56% similarity match.

The souls of individuals who pass away in tragic and remorseful circumstances remain present in the earthly realm. Rio Sakaki embarks on a journey to a town in Niigata Prefecture in search of her missing older sister. The only clue she has is the cryptic notes her sister left behind, detailing sinister spirits, a demonic swordsman, and 13 locations where malevolent entities were believed to have caused heinous events.

Recommendation: Senritsu: Ghost Hotel similar to The Evil Spirits of the Imperial City
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Senritsu: Ghost Hotel(Senritsu: Ghost Hotel)

2015Japan
CurseGhostHorrorMiniseriesSupernaturalSuspenseSupernatural BeingYokai

Like The Evil Spirits of the Imperial City, this drama also features Curse, Ghost, Horror, Miniseries, Supernatural, and Suspense themes with a 55% similarity match.

In director Kazuhiro Yokoyama's well-received horror series SENRITSU: GHOST HOTEL, the initial installment presents fifteen stories that may appear mildly peculiar initially but ultimately linger with a disquieting effect that intensifies over time. (Amazon Prime)

Recommendation: Hometown Legends (2009) similar to The Evil Spirits of the Imperial City
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Hometown Legends (2009)(전설의 고향)

2009South Korea
GhostHorrorMiniseriesSupernaturalSuspenseAnthology

Like The Evil Spirits of the Imperial City, this drama also features Ghost, 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: Hyakki Yakoushou similar to The Evil Spirits of the Imperial City
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Hyakki Yakoushou(百鬼夜行抄)

2007Japan
Adapted From A MangaGhostHorrorMiniseriesSupernaturalSuspenseDemonSupernatural BeingYokai

Like The Evil Spirits of the Imperial City, this drama also features Adapted From A Manga, Ghost, Horror, Miniseries, Supernatural, and Suspense themes with a 50% similarity match.

Inspired by the manga of the same title by Ima Ichiko, Ritsu is the descendant of Iijima Kagyuu, a writer known for his works on supernatural events. Ritsu has inherited the unique ability to perceive ghosts, spirits, and demons from his grandfather. Thirteen years prior, Ritsu's father, Iijima Takahiro, passed away but inexplicably returned to life. The only one aware of the reality is Ritsu: a demon called Ao-arashi inhabited his father's body and revived him. Since that moment, the demon has been living as Ritsu's father. It vowed to Kagyuu to safeguard Ritsu until he turns eighteen, after which everything is uncertain. Ritsu's eighteenth birthday is approaching rapidly. What will transpire then?

Recommendation: Nippon no Kowai Yoru similar to The Evil Spirits of the Imperial City
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Nippon no Kowai Yoru(日本のこわい夜 特別版)

2005Japan
GhostHorrorMiniseriesSupernaturalSuspenseShort Length SeriesUrban Legend

Like The Evil Spirits of the Imperial City, this drama also features Ghost, Horror, Miniseries, Supernatural, and Suspense themes with a 45% similarity match.

Rewritten text: Opening: "Are you interested in hearing scary stories?" "Spider Woman" "Gap" "Giant Severed Head" "Blonde Ghost Story" "Premonition"

Recommendation: Kotodamasou similar to The Evil Spirits of the Imperial City
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Kotodamasou(言霊荘)

2021Japan
GhostHorrorMiniseriesSupernaturalSuspenseDark FictionParanormal

Like The Evil Spirits of the Imperial City, this drama also features Ghost, Horror, Miniseries, Supernatural, and Suspense themes with a 45% similarity match.

Utagawa Kotoha, a 25-year-old woman with a bright personality, moves into apartment #7 after being recommended by a friend. She encounters strange occurrences in the women-only apartment building and meets Nakame Reishi, who claims to be a psychic despite lacking any true psychic abilities. Despite Reishi's family background in spiritual practices, including his grandmother being an itako and his aunt being a Shinto shrine head, they seek help from Shima Iwato to perform an exorcism.

Recommendation: Reikan Bus Guide Jikenbo similar to The Evil Spirits of the Imperial City
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Reikan Bus Guide Jikenbo(霊感バスガイド事件簿)

2004Japan
GhostHorrorMiniseriesSupernaturalSuspenseNovel AdaptationTour Guide Female Lead

Like The Evil Spirits of the Imperial City, this drama also features Ghost, Horror, Miniseries, Supernatural, and Suspense themes with a 45% similarity match.

Ai possesses the unique ability to perceive the presence of spirits that are cursed or deceased as she leads tours on a bus. Her latest assignment is the Midnight Ghost Tour, where she guides visitors to different locations known for their spiritual activity. What secrets and enigmas will she uncover during this journey? (

Recommendation: Shibuya School Girls' CURSE LIST similar to The Evil Spirits of the Imperial City
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Shibuya School Girls' CURSE LIST(渋谷の女子高生たちが)

2008Japan
CurseHorrorMiniseriesSuspense

Like The Evil Spirits of the Imperial City, this drama also features Curse, Horror, Miniseries, and Suspense themes with a 44% similarity match.

A compilation of tales shared by high school girls in Shibuya, Tokyo, either based on their own experiences or stories they have heard. The show includes a mix of real footage and dramatizations of these accounts. Are these urban legends based on truth? Explore the Curse List and find out.

Recommendation: Dokurogeki similar to The Evil Spirits of the Imperial City
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Dokurogeki(ドクロゲキ)

2013Japan
HorrorMiniseriesSupernaturalSuspense

Like The Evil Spirits of the Imperial City, 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: Ogamiya Kaidan II similar to The Evil Spirits of the Imperial City
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Ogamiya Kaidan II(拝み屋怪談 II)

2019Japan
GhostHorrorSupernaturalSuspense

Like The Evil Spirits of the Imperial City, this drama also features Ghost, Horror, Supernatural, and Suspense themes with a 44% similarity match.

Located in the remote area of the Tohoku region, Gounai Shindou manages a shop called Ogamiya, where he assists his customers with prayers to resolve their issues. Some of these issues even involve supernatural occurrences. Currently residing with his wife, Mayumi, Gounai encounters the enigmatic Kirishima Kanae once more. Additionally, a spiritual medium named Kobashi Mikoto presents a new problem that requires a solution.

Recommendation: Kaidan Shin-mimibukuro similar to The Evil Spirits of the Imperial City
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Kaidan Shin-mimibukuro(怪談新耳袋 最終夜)

2003Japan
ExorcismGhostHorrorMiniseriesSupernaturalSuspenseGrudgeHospital SettingParanormalSchool SettingShort Length Series

Like The Evil Spirits of the Imperial City, this drama also features Exorcism, Ghost, Horror, Miniseries, Supernatural, and Suspense themes with a 43% similarity match.

"Shin-mimibukuro" authored by Nakayama Ichirou & Kihara Hirokatsu

Recommendation: Honto ni Atta Kowai Hanashi (2004) similar to The Evil Spirits of the Imperial City
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Honto ni Atta Kowai Hanashi (2004)(ほんとにあった怖い話)

2004Japan
Adapted From A MangaGhostHorrorSupernaturalSuspenseAnthologyBased On A True StoryMultiple Mains

Like The Evil Spirits of the Imperial City, this drama also features Adapted From A Manga, Ghost, Horror, Supernatural, and Suspense themes with a 42% similarity match.

A peculiar rumor circulated through the hospital corridor in Hokkaido, originating from a mysterious reflection in the mirror. Despite the whisperings, those nearby avoided discussing the matter. On a particular night, Naoya, a patient at the hospital, ventured out of his room alone to use the restroom. This eerie incident was inspired by a real-life event, as depicted in the manga "Honto ni Atta Kowai Hanashi."

Recommendation: Honto ni Atta Kowai Hanashi Season 2 similar to The Evil Spirits of the Imperial City
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Honto ni Atta Kowai Hanashi Season 2(ほんとにあった怖い話 season 2)

2004Japan
Adapted From A MangaGhostHorrorSupernaturalSuspenseAnthologyBased On A True StoryMultiple Mains

Like The Evil Spirits of the Imperial City, this drama also features Adapted From A Manga, Ghost, Horror, Supernatural, and Suspense themes with a 42% similarity match.

Recommendation: Higanjima - Love Is Over similar to The Evil Spirits of the Imperial City
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Higanjima - Love Is Over(彼岸島 ~Love is over)

2016Japan
Adapted From A MangaHorrorMiniseriesSupernaturalSuspenseActionTokusatsuVampire Fiction

Like The Evil Spirits of the Imperial City, this drama also features Adapted From A Manga, Horror, Miniseries, Supernatural, and Suspense themes with a 42% similarity match.

Higanjima is an isolated island located in Japan where a group of vicious vampires reside due to a virus that has spread among the inhabitants. Miyamoto Akira arrives on Higanjima in hopes of finding his older brother, Atsushi, who has gone missing. While on the island, he discovers a vaccine that can counteract the vampire infection and bravely infiltrates their ranks. Unfortunately, Atsushi has already been turned into a minion of the head vampire, Miyabi, who controls the island...

Recommendation: The Ancient Mirror similar to The Evil Spirits of the Imperial City
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The Ancient Mirror(古镜)

2015China
GhostHorrorSupernaturalSuspenseSpirit Possession

Like The Evil Spirits of the Imperial City, this drama also features Ghost, Horror, Supernatural, and Suspense themes with a 40% similarity match.

During her visit to a quaint village for a news assignment, journalist Lu Qian Qian becomes inhabited by the spirit of a native sorceress. In a race against time, her companions strive to discover a method to release her from the possession.

Recommendation: Hontouni atta kowai hanashi dai-8-ya: Shinigami similar to The Evil Spirits of the Imperial City
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Hontouni atta kowai hanashi dai-8-ya: Shinigami(ほんとうにあった怖い話 第八夜 死神)

2007Japan
HorrorMiniseriesSupernaturalSuspenseParanormal

Like The Evil Spirits of the Imperial City, this drama also features Horror, Miniseries, Supernatural, and Suspense themes with a 40% similarity match.

Episode 1 is titled "100 tales," Episode 2 is called "Ancient residence," Episode 3 is named "Midnight locker room," Episode 4 is known as "Japanese pub," and Episode 5 goes by "Grim Reaper." The information is sourced from http://www.jhmd.jp/

Recommendation: Q Series: House of Toy Bricks similar to The Evil Spirits of the Imperial City
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Q Series: House of Toy Bricks(植劇場 - 積木之家)

2017Taiwan
HorrorMiniseriesSupernaturalSuspensePsychiatrist Supporting Character

Like The Evil Spirits of the Imperial City, this drama also features Horror, Miniseries, Supernatural, and Suspense themes with a 40% similarity match.

Wu Yi Juan's life took a positive turn when she found companionship in her husband and learned she was pregnant, while her sister was also set to return home. Unfortunately, her joy turned to despair when she experienced a miscarriage and her sister went missing. As she struggles to cope with her grief and confusion, she starts to question her reality, unsure if she is haunted by her past losses or if she is losing her sanity.

Recommendation: Blind Spot (2014) similar to The Evil Spirits of the Imperial City
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Blind Spot (2014)(探灵档案)

2014China
GhostHorrorMiniseriesSupernaturalSuspenseDramaInvestigationMysterySupernatural Phenomena

Like The Evil Spirits of the Imperial City, this drama also features Ghost, Horror, Miniseries, Supernatural, and Suspense themes with a 38% 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: 100 Tales of Horror similar to The Evil Spirits of the Imperial City
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100 Tales of Horror(怪談百物語)

2002Japan
GhostHistoricalHorrorSupernaturalSuspenseEpisodic FormatInvestigationMysteryThriller

Like The Evil Spirits of the Imperial City, this drama also features Ghost, Historical, Horror, Supernatural, and Suspense themes with a 38% similarity match.

"100 Stories of Terror" follows the success of "Onmyoji Abe no Seimei" on Tuesday nights during the "Super Jidaigeki" time slot. Utilizing computer graphics and special effects, a fresh perspective is brought to these long-standing horror tales.

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Damned Files Season 2(ダムド・ファイル シーズン II)

2003Japan
GhostHorrorMiniseriesSupernaturalSuspenseAnthologyInvestigationMysteryParanormal

Like The Evil Spirits of the Imperial City, this drama also features Ghost, Horror, Miniseries, Supernatural, and Suspense themes with a 38% 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: Sky High 2 similar to The Evil Spirits of the Imperial City
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Sky High 2(スカイハイ 2)

2004Japan
Adapted From A MangaHorrorMiniseriesSupernaturalSuspenseActionDramaMartial ArtsThriller

Like The Evil Spirits of the Imperial City, this drama also features Adapted From A Manga, Horror, Miniseries, Supernatural, and Suspense themes with a 38% similarity match.

Following the triumph of the initial drama series and a full-length film, "Sky High" returns with an even more captivating storyline! Izuko, the enchanting guardian of the "Gate of Rancor", once again guides lost spirits on their journey to find closure. The "Gate of Rancor" is the destination for spirits who have met a sudden end through murder. At this place, Izuko, a youthful and beautiful gatekeeper, presents the departed souls with three choices. They can either accept their unjust demise and move on to the afterlife for a chance at rebirth, reject their fate and linger as wandering spirits in the mortal realm, or opt to curse someone in exchange for damnation in hell. In each episode, Izuko escorts these restless spirits back to the living world to uncover the truths behind their deaths, aiding them in choosing their final destination. The unique perspective of these deceased individuals adds depth and inspiration to the series, shedding light on the essence and significance of life. (TV Asahi)

Recommendation: Remember, Hari 2 similar to The Evil Spirits of the Imperial City
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Remember, Hari 2(기억, 하리2)

2019South Korea
GhostHorrorMiniseriesSupernaturalSuspenseInvestigationMysteryRomanceYouth

Like The Evil Spirits of the Imperial City, this drama also features Ghost, Horror, Miniseries, Supernatural, and Suspense themes with a 38% 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: Horror Delivery Service similar to The Evil Spirits of the Imperial City
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Horror Delivery Service(호러 딜리버리 서비스)

2016South Korea
GhostHorrorMiniseriesSupernaturalSuspenseAnthologyInvestigationMysteryWeb Series

Like The Evil Spirits of the Imperial City, this drama also features Ghost, Horror, Miniseries, Supernatural, and Suspense themes with a 38% 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: Tenma-san ga Yuku similar to The Evil Spirits of the Imperial City
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Tenma-san ga Yuku(天魔さんがゆく)

2013Japan
ExorcismGhostHorrorMiniseriesSupernaturalSuspenseComedyFather-Son RelationshipGhost-seeing Male LeadInvestigationMysteryParodyWeak Male Lead

Like The Evil Spirits of the Imperial City, this drama also features Exorcism, Ghost, Horror, Miniseries, Supernatural, and Suspense themes with a 38% similarity match.

Domoto Tsuyoshi stars as Tenma, a character who has the gift of communicating with spirits but is hesitant to use it. Despite his reluctance, he is appointed as the president of a company specializing in exorcisms. Joining him on his supernatural missions are Kawaguchi Haruna and Minagawa Sarutoki. In the neighborhood, Serina portrays an elderly woman who constantly pursues Tenma, while Sato Jiro appears as Tenma's deceased father who communicates with him in his dreams.

Recommendation: Akuryo Byoutou similar to The Evil Spirits of the Imperial City
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Akuryo Byoutou(悪霊病棟 )

2013Japan
HorrorMiniseriesSupernaturalSuspenseNurse Female LeadSupernatural Phenomena

Like The Evil Spirits of the Imperial City, this drama also features Horror, Miniseries, Supernatural, and Suspense themes with a 36% similarity match.

In a hospital situated on the edge of the city, a series of mysterious events unfold involving a nurse. The nurse becomes the subject of suspicion in connection to some disturbing incidents and soon realizes that her own safety is at risk.

Recommendation: Horror Accidental 2 similar to The Evil Spirits of the Imperial City
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Horror Accidental 2(ホラー アクシデンタル2)

2016Japan
HorrorMiniseriesSupernaturalSuspenseDramaShort Length Series

Like The Evil Spirits of the Imperial City, this drama also features Horror, Miniseries, Supernatural, and Suspense themes with a 36% similarity match.

Recommendation: Dead Stock similar to The Evil Spirits of the Imperial City
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Dead Stock(デッドストック~未知への挑戦~)

2017Japan
GhostHorrorSupernaturalSuspenseComedyDeath

Like The Evil Spirits of the Imperial City, this drama also features Ghost, Horror, Supernatural, and Suspense themes with a 36% similarity match.

Riku Tsuneta is a new assistant director at a television network. He is tasked with organizing various program materials at the unconfirmed material center, which were discovered during the station's relocation. Collaborating with Director Saori Nikaido and Producer Satoru Sayama, Riku initially feels disheartened by his assignment but diligently works on arranging VTR tapes. One day, he stumbles upon footage depicting a paranormal event.

Recommendation: Tokyo Kaiki Sake similar to The Evil Spirits of the Imperial City
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Tokyo Kaiki Sake(東京怪奇酒)

2021Japan
Adapted From A MangaHorrorMiniseriesSuspenseComedyDrama

Like The Evil Spirits of the Imperial City, this drama also features Adapted From A Manga, Horror, Miniseries, and Suspense themes with a 36% similarity match.

Actor Yosuke Sugino, despite his lack of comfort with horror, receives an opportunity to star in a horror film. After hearing about "Mysterious Sake" from manga artist Toru Seino during a guest appearance on his radio show, Sugino learns that the drink is said to be more effective on those who are easily frightened. Intrigued, Sugino decides to try "Mysterious Sake" as suggested. Each time he drinks it, a ghost storyteller emerges and shares a chilling tale with Sugino.

Recommendation: Tenmetsu: Mite wa Ikenai Hikari similar to The Evil Spirits of the Imperial City
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Tenmetsu: Mite wa Ikenai Hikari(点滅 - 見てはいけない光)

2024Japan
GhostHorrorSupernaturalSuspenseShort Length SeriesWeb Series

Like The Evil Spirits of the Imperial City, this drama also features Ghost, Horror, Supernatural, and Suspense themes with a 36% similarity match.

Recommendation: Damned Files Season 3 similar to The Evil Spirits of the Imperial City
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Damned Files Season 3(ダムド・ファイル シーズンIII)

2004Japan
GhostHorrorMiniseriesSupernaturalSuspenseAnthologyInvestigationMultiple MainsMysteryParanormal

Like The Evil Spirits of the Imperial City, this drama also features Ghost, Horror, Miniseries, Supernatural, and Suspense themes with a 36% similarity match.

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

Recommendation: Kaidan Botan Doro: Beauty & Fear similar to The Evil Spirits of the Imperial City
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Kaidan Botan Doro: Beauty & Fear(令和元年版 怪談牡丹燈籠 Beauty&Fear)

2019Japan
GhostHistoricalHorrorMiniseriesSupernaturalSuspenseAdapted From A Short StoryDeathEdo PeriodHistorical FictionMaster-Disciple RelationshipRevengeRomanceSword-fight

Like The Evil Spirits of the Imperial City, this drama also features Ghost, Historical, Horror, Miniseries, Supernatural, and Suspense themes with a 35% similarity match.

The spirit of Otsuyu, a charming woman who passed away longing for love, appears to her dear Hagiwara Shinzaburo each evening. The characters in this story include Otsuyu's father Iijima Heizaemon, the devoted Kurokawa Kosuke who unknowingly serves the family despite Heizaemon having killed his father in the past. Heizaemon's deceitful wife Okuni schemes to take control of the household; her lover in secret, Miyabe Genjiro, and the greedy pair Tomozo and Omine are all intertwined in this narrative of twisted human connections, vengeance, and consequences. (NHK Online, jdramas.wordpress.com) Based on the short story "Kaidan Botan Doro" by Sanyutei Encho I.

Recommendation: New Horror similar to The Evil Spirits of the Imperial City
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New Horror(新しい怖い)

2024Japan
HorrorMiniseriesSuspense

Like The Evil Spirits of the Imperial City, this drama also features Horror, Miniseries, and Suspense themes with a 33% similarity match.

Recommendation: Ferryman 3 similar to The Evil Spirits of the Imperial City
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Ferryman 3(灵魂摆渡3)

2016China
GhostHorrorSupernaturalSuspenseCelestial BeingDramaGhost-seeing Male Lead

Like The Evil Spirits of the Imperial City, this drama also features Ghost, Horror, Supernatural, and Suspense themes with a 33% similarity match.

Zhao Li, Dong Qing, and Xiao Ya are working together to address the remaining issues of the deceased in order to assist their spirits in transitioning to the afterlife for a potential rebirth. However, there is a sense of urgency as Zhao Li and Xiao Ya need to reveal the secret behind Dong Qing's ability to see ghosts and brace themselves for the emerging darkness in the paranormal realm. Will their bond endure past conflicts or will the looming shadow jeopardize their friendship forever?

Recommendation: The Ferryman: Legends of Nanyang similar to The Evil Spirits of the Imperial City
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The Ferryman: Legends of Nanyang(灵魂摆渡之南洋传说)

2021China
GhostHistoricalHorrorSupernaturalSuspenseChinese Republican EraGhost-seeing Male LeadHistorical FictionInvestigationMysterySupernatural Power

Like The Evil Spirits of the Imperial City, this drama also features Ghost, Historical, Horror, Supernatural, and Suspense themes with a 33% similarity match.

The play revolves around Xia Dong Qing and Zhao Li, who acts as a soul ferryman, assisting lingering souls who have unfinished business in the mortal realm. Despite appearing inconspicuous, Xia Dong Qing harbors a mysterious ability - his special eyes, known as Yin and Yang Eyes, allow him to perceive beings from the spirit world and interact with them. This unique gift brings about various challenges for Xia Dong Qing.

Recommendation: Departures (2009) similar to The Evil Spirits of the Imperial City
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Departures (2009)(おくりびと 怪奇譚)

2009Japan
HorrorMiniseriesSuspense

Like The Evil Spirits of the Imperial City, this drama also features Horror, Miniseries, and Suspense themes with a 33% similarity match.

Every installment features three enigmatic events experienced by funeral directors. Presented by Jyunji Inagawa. (MDL)

Recommendation: Karma (2015) similar to The Evil Spirits of the Imperial City
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Karma (2015)(驚異世紀)

2015Hong Kong
HorrorMiniseriesSuspense

Like The Evil Spirits of the Imperial City, this drama also features Horror, Miniseries, and Suspense themes with a 33% similarity match.

Fear emanates from deep within us. The collection of eight tales will delve into various settings such as a medical facility, a grand estate, an academic scholar's life, a therapist skilled in hypnosis, an enigmatic elder, a murderer on the loose, an antique camera lens, and an opulent hotel. These narratives will intertwine through a common thread. Captured using cinematic cameras to deliver unsettling visuals that will test viewers' bravery. Most significantly, amidst the terror lies a profound message to contemplate.

Recommendation: Ghost Cleansing Ltd similar to The Evil Spirits of the Imperial City
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Ghost Cleansing Ltd(凶宅清潔師)

2021Hong Kong
GhostHorrorSupernaturalSuspenseInvestigationMultiple MainsMystery

Like The Evil Spirits of the Imperial City, this drama also features Ghost, Horror, Supernatural, and Suspense themes with a 33% 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.

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Tales Of Terror 5(怪談新耳袋5)

2006Japan
HorrorMiniseriesSuspense

Like The Evil Spirits of the Imperial City, this drama also features Horror, Miniseries, and Suspense themes with a 33% similarity match.

Recommendation: Shiori to Shimiko no Kaiki Jikenbo similar to The Evil Spirits of the Imperial City
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Shiori to Shimiko no Kaiki Jikenbo(栞と紙魚子の怪奇事件簿)

2008Japan
Adapted From A MangaGhostHorrorSupernaturalSuspenseComedyDramaEccentric Female LeadEpisodic FormatInvestigationMystery

Like The Evil Spirits of the Imperial City, this drama also features Adapted From A Manga, Ghost, Horror, Supernatural, and Suspense themes with a 33% similarity match.

The narrative centers around two young girls named Shiori and Shimiko who find themselves caught up in unusual events happening in their community.

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Ghosttown(GHOSTTOWN)

2019Japan
HorrorMiniseriesSuspense

Like The Evil Spirits of the Imperial City, this drama also features Horror, Miniseries, and Suspense themes with a 33% similarity match.

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Shinsengumi PEACE MAKER(新撰組PEACE MAKER)

2010Japan
Adapted From A MangaHistoricalMiniseries

Like The Evil Spirits of the Imperial City, this drama also features Adapted From A Manga, Historical, and Miniseries themes with a 33% similarity match.

The narrative follows Ichimura Tetsunosuke, a petite 15-year-old boy, as he endeavors to enlist in the famed samurai group known as Shinsengumi in order to seek retribution for his slain parents. He soon discovers that he must embrace his inner demon in order to be accepted into the group. --Anime News Network

Recommendation: Kaidan - Horror Classics similar to The Evil Spirits of the Imperial City
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Kaidan - Horror Classics(妖しき文豪怪談)

2010Japan
HistoricalHorrorMiniseriesSuspenseAdapted From A Short StoryAnthologyDrama

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"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 /

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ZERO: Black Blood(絶狼〈ZERO〉 -BLACK BLOOD-)

2014Japan
HorrorMiniseriesSupernaturalSuspenseActionFantasyTokusatsu

Like The Evil Spirits of the Imperial City, this drama also features Horror, Miniseries, Supernatural, and Suspense themes with a 33% similarity match.

Ray Fujita plays the main role of Rei Suzumura, also known as the Silver Fanged Knight Zero, in the films/miniseries. He returns to portray the character he played in the earlier television series and movies. The storyline delves into Rei's character, who had a minor role in the previous works, as he looks into a community formed by humans and Horrors, led by the Horror Ring. Zero: Black Blood Wikipedia.

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Spirit Mystery Zone

2015Japan
HorrorMiniseriesSuspense

Like The Evil Spirits of the Imperial City, this drama also features Horror, Miniseries, and Suspense themes with a 33% similarity match.

The SPIRIT MYSTERY ZONE showcases chilling horror stories featured in Nippon TV's Nittelegenic television special from 2014.

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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 MangaHorrorMiniseriesSupernaturalSuspenseEccentric Male LeadFantasyInvestigationMysterySupernatural PowerThriller

Like The Evil Spirits of the Imperial City, this drama also features Adapted From A Manga, Horror, Miniseries, Supernatural, and Suspense themes with a 33% similarity match.

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

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Ame to Yume no Ato ni(雨と夢のあとに)

2005Japan
HorrorMiniseriesSupernaturalSuspenseNovel AdaptationFamilyFather-Daughter Relationship

Like The Evil Spirits of the Imperial City, this drama also features Horror, Miniseries, Supernatural, and Suspense themes with a 33% similarity match.

Yu Miri's novel 'Ame to Yume no Ato ni' tells the story of a father-daughter relationship intertwined with supernatural elements. Sakurai Tomoharu, a single father, shares a deep bond with his daughter. His hobby of catching rare butterflies takes him to Taiwan in search of the elusive Troides magellanus, known as the "phantom butterfly." Legend has it that whoever captures this butterfly will turn into a phantom themselves. Meanwhile, back in Japan, Ame, Tomoharu's daughter, grows anxious as days pass without any contact from her father. When Tomoharu finally returns, he has no memory of his journey back or what transpired in Taiwan. Ame starts noticing strange occurrences around her, prompting Tomoharu and his neighbor Akiko to unravel the mysteries from Taiwan, leading to a chilling revelation.

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Ferryman 2(灵魂摆渡2)

2015China
GhostHorrorSupernaturalSuspenseCelestial BeingDramaGhost-seeing Male LeadMythical Being

Like The Evil Spirits of the Imperial City, this drama also features Ghost, Horror, Supernatural, and Suspense themes with a 31% similarity match.

Ferryman Zhao Li, college student Xia Dong Qing, and celestial maiden Ya joined forces once more for their supernatural missions. However, this time Xia found himself on the other side of the afterlife after being murdered by a vengeful spirit. Thanks to Ya's special blood, Xia was able to remain in a state between life and death as he attempted to gather 99 souls for the ferryman in order to be restored back to the land of the living.

Recommendation: Bu Si Yi: Guai Tan similar to The Evil Spirits of the Imperial City
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Bu Si Yi: Guai Tan(不思异:怪谈)

2024China
HorrorMiniseriesSupernaturalSuspenseInvestigationMysteryShort Length SeriesWeb Series

Like The Evil Spirits of the Imperial City, this drama also features Horror, Miniseries, Supernatural, and Suspense themes with a 31% similarity match.

Recommendation: Damned Files similar to The Evil Spirits of the Imperial City
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Damned Files(ダムド・ファイル シーズン I)

2003Japan
GhostHorrorSupernaturalSuspenseAnthologyInvestigationMysteryParanormal

Like The Evil Spirits of the Imperial City, this drama also features Ghost, Horror, Supernatural, and Suspense themes with a 31% similarity match.

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