The Next Generation: Patlabor (2014) - Asian drama recommendation
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The Next Generation: Patlabor (2014)(THE NEXT GENERATION -パトレイバー-)

2014Japan
ActionAdapted From A MangaInvestigationMysteryRobotSci-Fi

In 2013, in Tokyo, Japan, Labors, robots utilized in construction, were let go due to a prolonged economic downturn. The original Division 1 of "Patlabor" was disbanded, as these robots were employed by the Tokyo Metropolitan Police to combat criminal activities. The newer Division 2 managed to stay afloat by claiming to possess valuable experience in operating Labors. Despite their efforts, Division 2 faced numerous challenges in maintaining their operations. (TVDb)

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The Next Generation Patlabor 2014

Recommendation: Omiyasan 3 similar to The Next Generation: Patlabor (2014)
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Omiyasan 3(おみやさん3)

2004Japan
Adapted From A MangaInvestigationMystery

Like The Next Generation: Patlabor (2014), this drama also features Adapted From A Manga, Investigation, and Mystery themes with a 50% similarity match.

Recommendation: Omiyasan 6 similar to The Next Generation: Patlabor (2014)
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Omiyasan 6(おみやさん6)

2008Japan
Adapted From A MangaInvestigationMystery

Like The Next Generation: Patlabor (2014), this drama also features Adapted From A Manga, Investigation, and Mystery themes with a 50% similarity match.

Recommendation: S.S.P.T. similar to The Next Generation: Patlabor (2014)
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S.S.P.T.(台灣X檔案)

2022Taiwan
InvestigationMysterySci-Fi

Like The Next Generation: Patlabor (2014), this drama also features Investigation, Mystery, and Sci-Fi themes with a 50% similarity match.

Recommendation: Anonymous Signal similar to The Next Generation: Patlabor (2014)
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Anonymous Signal(奪命提示)

2025Hong Kong
ActionInvestigationMysterySci-FiSuspenseThriller

Like The Next Generation: Patlabor (2014), this drama also features Action, Investigation, Mystery, and Sci-Fi themes with a 50% similarity match.

Kwok Pak Fei, Keung Hei Man, and Lau Lik, who were once close friends, come together again many years following a failed mission that resulted in a heartbreaking loss and their separation. Their reunion is prompted by a brutal murder case linked to an illegal trafficking network, compelling them to collaborate once more. During their investigation, enigmatic messages surface containing clues about the crimes, suggesting knowledge of events yet to come. The trio decides to establish a specialized task force, ASIB, in order to decrypt these messages and unravel the perplexing case.

Recommendation: Ultraseven X similar to The Next Generation: Patlabor (2014)
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Ultraseven X(ウルトラセブン エックス)

2007Japan
ActionInvestigationMysterySci-FiSuperhero Male LeadTokusatsu

Like The Next Generation: Patlabor (2014), this drama also features Action, Investigation, Mystery, and Sci-Fi themes with a 50% similarity match.

Ultraseven X is the 23rd installment in the enduring Ultra Series produced by Tsuburaya Productions. This series is a modern take on the beloved 1967 show Ultra Seven, and marks the first time a Tsuburaya Productions' Ultra hero series is targeted towards adult viewers and presented in high-definition widescreen format.

Recommendation: Himitsu: The Top Secret similar to The Next Generation: Patlabor (2014)
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Himitsu: The Top Secret(秘密~THE TOP SECRET~)

2025Japan
Adapted From A MangaInvestigationMysterySci-FiFriendshipPsychological

Like The Next Generation: Patlabor (2014), this drama also features Adapted From A Manga, Investigation, Mystery, and Sci-Fi themes with a 50% similarity match.

The Ninth Forensic Laboratory at the National Research Institute of Police Science, referred to as The Ninth, employs advanced MRI technology to visualize the memories of deceased individuals, aiding in the resolution of cold cases. The series follows two detectives utilizing this technology to crack challenging cases while grappling with the moral implications of uncovering the innermost thoughts and secrets of the deceased. (DramaWiki)

Recommendation: Death Note NEW GENERATION similar to The Next Generation: Patlabor (2014)
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Death Note NEW GENERATION(デスノート NEW GENERATION)

2016Japan
ActionAdapted From A MangaInvestigationMysteryMiniseriesPsychologicalSupernatural

Like The Next Generation: Patlabor (2014), this drama also features Action, Adapted From A Manga, Investigation, and Mystery themes with a 44% similarity match.

Three separate tales follow the investigator Mishima, known as the Death Note enthusiast, as he delves into a case involving a former criminal's sudden death from a stroke, ultimately uncovering the truth. In another story, Ryuzaki, a renowned international detective who has successfully cracked numerous challenging cases, decides to lend his expertise to a Death Note case that he had previously turned down multiple times. Lastly, Shien, a cyber terrorist who turned to idolizing Kira after overcoming the trauma of being the sole survivor of his family's brutal murder, embarks on his first attempt to utilize the power of the Death Note.

Recommendation: No.1 Landmark similar to The Next Generation: Patlabor (2014)
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No.1 Landmark(零号国境线)

2010China
ActionInvestigationMysteryMilitary

Like The Next Generation: Patlabor (2014), this drama also features Action, Investigation, and Mystery themes with a 43% similarity match.

The setting is in the small town of Zhidian near the Chinese border, where the protagonist, a skilled internet expert named Yue Feng, gets entangled in a conflict between a drug lord named Shali and an anti-narcotics soldier named Ruan Linghao. Yue Feng unintentionally gets involved in a scheme to divide gambling winnings online, leading him to discover sensitive information that ties him to a large sum of money. To protect his father from being targeted by criminals, Yue Feng follows his father's advice and joins the army stationed at the border. Along the way, he meets a girl named Li Jia and after a series of challenges and training, Yue Feng ends up becoming a subordinate to Ruan Linghao.

Recommendation: Omiyasan 5 similar to The Next Generation: Patlabor (2014)
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Omiyasan 5(おみやさん5)

2006Japan
Adapted From A MangaInvestigationMysteryMiniseries

Like The Next Generation: Patlabor (2014), this drama also features Adapted From A Manga, Investigation, and Mystery themes with a 43% similarity match.

Recommendation: Omiyasan 4 similar to The Next Generation: Patlabor (2014)
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Omiyasan 4(おみやさん4)

2005Japan
Adapted From A MangaInvestigationMysteryMiniseries

Like The Next Generation: Patlabor (2014), this drama also features Adapted From A Manga, Investigation, and Mystery themes with a 43% similarity match.

Recommendation: Brink of Law similar to The Next Generation: Patlabor (2014)
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Brink of Law(突圍行動)

2007Hong Kong
ActionInvestigationMysteryRomance

Like The Next Generation: Patlabor (2014), this drama also features Action, Investigation, and Mystery themes with a 43% similarity match.

Tong Chi Ko (Steven Ma) is taken to court for defamation but later turns his life around and joins a fashion company as a legal advisor. He befriends Tung Yat Jun (Ron Ng), the nephew of the company's owner, Tung Jin Lung (Elliot Yue). Ko reunites with his former flame, Tsui Wing (Bernice Liu), only to discover her unusual relationship with Lung. Meanwhile, Lung's wife, Kam Chi (Michelle Yim), uncovers Jun's secret and vows to seek revenge. As Ko delves deeper, he uncovers a possible link between the fashion company and illegal betting activities. However, the truth is murky, leaving everyone wondering who is really pulling the strings behind the scenes.

Recommendation: Omiyasan 8 similar to The Next Generation: Patlabor (2014)
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Omiyasan 8(おみやさん8)

2011Japan
Adapted From A MangaInvestigationMysteryMiniseries

Like The Next Generation: Patlabor (2014), this drama also features Adapted From A Manga, Investigation, and Mystery themes with a 43% similarity match.

Recommendation: Central Ikegami Police Season 2 similar to The Next Generation: Patlabor (2014)
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Central Ikegami Police Season 2(こちら本池上署)

2003Japan
Adapted From A MangaInvestigationMysteryDrama

Like The Next Generation: Patlabor (2014), this drama also features Adapted From A Manga, Investigation, and Mystery themes with a 43% similarity match.

A surge of graffiti has been reported in the Hon-Ikegami station vicinity. Police chief Shiina is brainstorming solutions, but Maejima points out that the department is understaffed to effectively tackle the issue. Concurrently, a wave of car thefts plaguing the country reaches the Hon-Ikegami area. The newly appointed leader of the 2nd Division, Oyamada, is eager to swiftly resolve the crimes, a sentiment shared by the station's deputy Aoyagi. Despite this, Shiina takes it upon himself to personally investigate the graffiti incidents.

Recommendation: Omiyasan 2 similar to The Next Generation: Patlabor (2014)
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Omiyasan 2(おみやさん2)

2003Japan
Adapted From A MangaInvestigationMysteryMiniseries

Like The Next Generation: Patlabor (2014), this drama also features Adapted From A Manga, Investigation, and Mystery themes with a 43% similarity match.

Recommendation: Central Ikegami Police Season 4 similar to The Next Generation: Patlabor (2014)
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Central Ikegami Police Season 4(こちら本池上署)

2004Japan
Adapted From A MangaInvestigationMysteryDrama

Like The Next Generation: Patlabor (2014), this drama also features Adapted From A Manga, Investigation, and Mystery themes with a 43% similarity match.

Based on Takamochi Gen's manga "Head of Police" ( ).

Recommendation: Central Ikegami Police Season 3 similar to The Next Generation: Patlabor (2014)
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Central Ikegami Police Season 3(こちら本池上署)

2004Japan
Adapted From A MangaInvestigationMysteryDrama

Like The Next Generation: Patlabor (2014), this drama also features Adapted From A Manga, Investigation, and Mystery themes with a 43% similarity match.

This installment is the third in a series that vividly portrays human emotions and family bonds within the Central Ikegami Police Station. Station chief Shiina Keisuke and the rest of the team undergo life-changing experiences in this episode, including dealing with exam stress, witnessing graduations, facing promotions and transfers, and navigating love and marriage. By delving into the everyday aspects of their lives, this episode reveals their true humanity in a more profound manner. The addition of new team members adds to the bustling atmosphere, with crack detective Gondo Kaoru being one of the three new recruits, and publisher Motomiya Suzu frequently visiting the Shiina household as Keisuke's wife Eiko works towards publishing her picture book.

Recommendation: Central Ikegami Police Season 5 similar to The Next Generation: Patlabor (2014)
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Central Ikegami Police Season 5(こちら本池上署)

2005Japan
Adapted From A MangaInvestigationMysteryDrama

Like The Next Generation: Patlabor (2014), this drama also features Adapted From A Manga, Investigation, and Mystery themes with a 43% similarity match.

Based on the manga "Chief of Police" written by Takamochi Gen.

Recommendation: Omiyasan 7 similar to The Next Generation: Patlabor (2014)
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Omiyasan 7(おみやさん7)

2010Japan
Adapted From A MangaInvestigationMysteryMiniseries

Like The Next Generation: Patlabor (2014), this drama also features Adapted From A Manga, Investigation, and Mystery themes with a 43% similarity match.

Recommendation: Kaiki Daisakusen: Mystery File similar to The Next Generation: Patlabor (2014)
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Kaiki Daisakusen: Mystery File(怪奇大作戦 ― ミステリー・ファイル)

2013Japan
InvestigationMysterySci-FiMiniseries

Like The Next Generation: Patlabor (2014), this drama also features Investigation, Mystery, and Sci-Fi themes with a 43% similarity match.

A television series follows the adventures of a unique team of scientific investigators known as SRI as they delve into unresolved enigmatic crimes with a scientific twist.

Recommendation: Li Yi Yu Dai Jia similar to The Next Generation: Patlabor (2014)
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Li Yi Yu Dai Jia(利益与代价)

2005China
ActionInvestigationMysteryDrama

Like The Next Generation: Patlabor (2014), this drama also features Action, Investigation, and Mystery themes with a 43% similarity match.

Recommendation: Doku (2012) similar to The Next Generation: Patlabor (2014)
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Doku (2012)(赤川次郎原作 毒〈ポイズン〉)

2012Japan
InvestigationMysterySci-FiNovel Adaptation

Like The Next Generation: Patlabor (2014), this drama also features Investigation, Mystery, and Sci-Fi themes with a 43% similarity match.

An invisible poison that causes death 24 hours after ingestion has become a popular topic online, sparking rumors of a deadly substance that allows for the perfect crime. This mysterious poison has caught the attention of the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department's Special Crimes Unit, where Sasamoto Naomi has recently been assigned. The origin of this lethal poison traces back to Professor Matsui Toichi, who supposedly created it while working at a university in Eastern Europe. Despite his disappearance, Matsui mysteriously appears before individuals facing difficult situations and offers them the poison, claiming they are free to use it as they wish. Among those who learn about this poison is magazine journalist Akimoto Shunji, who is facing a dilemma involving his relationship with Otsu Mayumi and his engagement to Koide Reika, the daughter of his company's president. Faced with pressure from Reika's father to marry her, Akimoto receives a bottle of the poison from Matsui and ultimately decides to use it to eliminate the obstacle in his path. Tragically, two days after the incident, Mayumi's lifeless body is discovered in an unexpected location.

Recommendation: Tanabata no Kuni similar to The Next Generation: Patlabor (2014)
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Tanabata no Kuni(七夕の国)

2024Japan
Adapted From A MangaInvestigationMysterySci-FiMiniseriesSupernaturalSuspenseThriller

Like The Next Generation: Patlabor (2014), this drama also features Adapted From A Manga, Investigation, Mystery, and Sci-Fi themes with a 40% similarity match.

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

Recommendation: The Great Adventurer Wesley: Bleeding Blue similar to The Next Generation: Patlabor (2014)
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The Great Adventurer Wesley: Bleeding Blue(冒险王卫斯理之蓝血人)

2018China
ActionInvestigationMysterySci-FiNovel AdaptationAdventureAlienDrama

Like The Next Generation: Patlabor (2014), this drama also features Action, Investigation, Mystery, and Sci-Fi themes with a 40% similarity match.

Wesley enlists the assistance of Fang, a Blue individual with the ability to revive his unconscious partner, Bai Su. In exchange for Fang's help, Wesley pledges to locate Luca, Fang's partner who went missing following their spacecraft's crash on Earth. Unbeknownst to them, Luca has transformed into a malevolent individual intent on stealing the Blue Bible from Fang. Collaboratively, Fang and Wesley confront Luca. Over time, Fang develops romantic feelings for Wesley. Will Wesley reciprocate her affections?

Recommendation: Uchuu Sentai Kyuranger similar to The Next Generation: Patlabor (2014)
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Uchuu Sentai Kyuranger(宇宙戦隊キュウレンジャー)

2017Japan
ActionInvestigationMysteryRobotSci-FiAlternate UniverseMultiple MainsOuter SpaceRebellionSuperhero Female LeadSuperhero Male LeadTokusatsu

Like The Next Generation: Patlabor (2014), this drama also features Action, Investigation, Mystery, Robot, and Sci-Fi themes with a 38% similarity match.

In a far-off future, the universe is under the control of the malevolent Jack Matter organization, leaving little hope. But with the power of the stars, the Kyutama have selected nine warriors from different corners of the galaxy to be the ultimate saviors of the universe. Earth has been conquered by intruders. When heartless beings take over the universe and people weep, the Kyutama-chosen 9 Ultimate Saviors (Kyuuseishu) emerge to rescue the universe. These 9 individuals possess strong personalities, standing as the most powerful warriors of their time.

Recommendation: Skyfire Legend similar to The Next Generation: Patlabor (2014)
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Skyfire Legend(天火传说)

2011China
InvestigationMysterySci-FiAdventureFantasy

Like The Next Generation: Patlabor (2014), this drama also features Investigation, Mystery, and Sci-Fi themes with a 38% similarity match.

Recommendation: Undercover 2 similar to The Next Generation: Patlabor (2014)
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Undercover 2(卧底2)

2017China
ActionInvestigationMysterySuspenseThriller

Like The Next Generation: Patlabor (2014), this drama also features Action, Investigation, and Mystery themes with a 38% similarity match.

This follow-up installment details the disruption of the golden triangle pattern, the dramatic reversal orchestrated by powerful drug lords, and the intense struggle of undercover agents Jian Dong Ha and Lu Zhi as they face the threat of their true identities being revealed

Recommendation: Love on the Beach similar to The Next Generation: Patlabor (2014)
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Love on the Beach(情断上海滩)

2005China
ActionInvestigationMysteryAdventureDrama

Like The Next Generation: Patlabor (2014), this drama also features Action, Investigation, and Mystery themes with a 38% similarity match.

Recommendation: Mr. Winner similar to The Next Generation: Patlabor (2014)
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Mr. Winner(方谬神探)

2002Hong Kong
ActionInvestigationMysteryComedyDrama

Like The Next Generation: Patlabor (2014), this drama also features Action, Investigation, and Mystery themes with a 38% similarity match.

Fong Tin Mow, a mischievous troublemaker known for his inherited arrogance from his father, faces a challenge from his fiancée Yau Siu Ching to change his ways before they can marry. In order to prove himself, Fong Tin Mow decides to enroll in the police cadet school with the goal of becoming the best officer in town. As he embarks on this journey, he encounters a series of unpredictable and exciting adventures on his path to transformation into Mr. Winner.

Recommendation: Tekkoki Mikazuki similar to The Next Generation: Patlabor (2014)
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Tekkoki Mikazuki(鉄甲機ミカヅキ)

2000Japan
ActionRobotSci-FiMiniseriesTokusatsu

Like The Next Generation: Patlabor (2014), this drama also features Action, Robot, and Sci-Fi themes with a 38% similarity match.

The Earth is in danger from menacing monsters. The only chance of defeating them lies in a massive robot, which can only be operated by a young boy.

Recommendation: Kyoto Kamogawa Higashisho Meikyuuka Omiyasan similar to The Next Generation: Patlabor (2014)
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Kyoto Kamogawa Higashisho Meikyuuka Omiyasan(京都鴨川東署迷宮課おみやさん)

2002Japan
Adapted From A MangaInvestigationMysteryDetective FictionMiniseries

Like The Next Generation: Patlabor (2014), this drama also features Adapted From A Manga, Investigation, and Mystery themes with a 38% similarity match.

Recommendation: Central Ikegami Police similar to The Next Generation: Patlabor (2014)
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Central Ikegami Police(こちら本池上署)

2002Japan
Adapted From A MangaInvestigationMysteryComedyDrama

Like The Next Generation: Patlabor (2014), this drama also features Adapted From A Manga, Investigation, and Mystery themes with a 38% similarity match.

The chief of police in the working-class neighborhood Central Ikegami, named Keisuke, is often seen as lazy. However, appearances can be misleading! Despite graduating from a prestigious university, Keisuke simply chooses to live a modest life away from the office politics of advancing in rank. Nevertheless, the chief always comes through for the community when needed, and they value his down-to-earth approach. Many will be in for a surprise if they underestimate this seemingly unassuming crime-fighter!

Recommendation: Mystery Minzoku Gakusha Yakumo Itsuki similar to The Next Generation: Patlabor (2014)
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Mystery Minzoku Gakusha Yakumo Itsuki(ミステリー民俗学者八雲樹)

2004Japan
Adapted From A MangaInvestigationMysteryFolkloreMiniseries

Like The Next Generation: Patlabor (2014), this drama also features Adapted From A Manga, Investigation, and Mystery themes with a 38% similarity match.

Itsuki works as a helper at the Folklore Research Institute and frequently finds himself entangled in puzzling situations while conducting his research. Join him on his journey as he endeavors to unravel these enigmas rooted in ancient traditions and regional practices, utilizing his sharp expertise.

Recommendation: Aatantei Jimusho similar to The Next Generation: Patlabor (2014)
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Aatantei Jimusho(ああ探偵事務所)

2004Japan
Adapted From A MangaInvestigationMysteryDetective FictionInvestigator Male Lead

Like The Next Generation: Patlabor (2014), this drama also features Adapted From A Manga, Investigation, and Mystery themes with a 38% similarity match.

Tsumaki works as a private investigator at the Aaah Detective Agency, which is conveniently located at the top of the phone book. Despite his passion for solving cases and his unique perspective, he often struggles to succeed and ends up struggling to pay his rent. With the help of his team, he tackles crimes using his own unconventional methods and elaborate disguises.

Recommendation: Kanojo ga Shinjatta similar to The Next Generation: Patlabor (2014)
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Kanojo ga Shinjatta(彼女が死んじゃった。)

2004Japan
Adapted From A MangaInvestigationMysteryDramaMiniseries

Like The Next Generation: Patlabor (2014), this drama also features Adapted From A Manga, Investigation, and Mystery themes with a 38% similarity match.

The mystery drama revolves around the bittersweet tale of love and sorrow. Yukari, a vibrant and free-spirited young woman, leaves a lasting impact on those she encounters with her vivacious personality. After her unexpected death, her jealous younger sister, Reiko, and naive fianc , Yoshio, team up with the charming entertainer Hajime, the last person to see her alive. Together, the unlikely trio must work together to uncover the truth behind Yukari's sudden passing. By delving into the contacts in her phone, they embark on a journey to interview those who were connected to Yukari in order to unravel the enigma surrounding her demise. However, as they uncover Yukari's hidden past, they are met with shocking revelations that challenge their understanding of her true identity.

Recommendation: Tokumei Kakarichou Tadano Hitoshi Season 4 similar to The Next Generation: Patlabor (2014)
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Tokumei Kakarichou Tadano Hitoshi Season 4(特命係長・只野仁 / 特命係長 只野仁(第4期))

2009Japan
Adapted From A MangaInvestigationMysteryAdvertising Agency SettingMiniseries

Like The Next Generation: Patlabor (2014), this drama also features Adapted From A Manga, Investigation, and Mystery themes with a 38% similarity match.

Based on the manga series created by Yanagisawa Kimio, "Tokumei Kakarich Tadano Hitoshi" and its sequel "Shin Tokumei Kakaricho Tadano Hitoshi."

Recommendation: Smoking Gun - Ketteiteki Shoko similar to The Next Generation: Patlabor (2014)
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Smoking Gun - Ketteiteki Shoko(SMOKING GUN~決定的証拠~)

2014Japan
Adapted From A MangaInvestigationMysteryForensic ScienceWorkplace Setting

Like The Next Generation: Patlabor (2014), this drama also features Adapted From A Manga, Investigation, and Mystery themes with a 38% similarity match.

Located in a private detective agency, scientists utilize modern scientific methods such as DNA testing, image analysis, handwriting examination, and fingerprint comparison to crack cases. While the cases may not be high-profile, they hold significance for the individuals affected. Enishi Nagareta is a member of the team at the detective agency, focusing on resolving overlooked minor cases. One of his go-to resources is a sweet donut, which he uses to uncover clues by peering through the donut hole at the crime scene.

Recommendation: Bittare!!! (2015) similar to The Next Generation: Patlabor (2014)
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Bittare!!! (2015)(びったれ!!!)

2015Japan
Adapted From A MangaInvestigationMysteryComedyMiniseries

Like The Next Generation: Patlabor (2014), this drama also features Adapted From A Manga, Investigation, and Mystery themes with a 38% similarity match.

Tsutomu Ibu is employed at a legal document preparer's office. While he usually comes across as friendly, there are moments where he may seem naive. However, his demeanor changes drastically when he witnesses vulnerable individuals being exploited by those driven by greed. In his role as a legal document preparer, he confronts and takes action against such greedy individuals.

Recommendation: Code: M Code Name Mirage similar to The Next Generation: Patlabor (2014)
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Code: M Code Name Mirage(CODE:M コードネームミラージュ)

2017Japan
ActionInvestigationMysterySuspenseThriller

Like The Next Generation: Patlabor (2014), this drama also features Action, Investigation, and Mystery themes with a 38% similarity match.

Japan lacks an official intelligence agency, making it a target for criminal organizations both foreign and domestic. To address this issue, a secretive unit known as K13 was formed within the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department. Operating under the leadership of a skilled agent named Mirage, K13 is tasked with tackling violent crimes and handling sensitive cases that cannot be resolved through conventional means. As discussions arise about establishing a FBI-like agency in Japan to enhance law enforcement capabilities, K13 becomes entangled in a complex conspiracy that threatens to expose its clandestine operations.

Recommendation: Ultraman New Generation Stars Season 2 similar to The Next Generation: Patlabor (2014)
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Ultraman New Generation Stars Season 2(ウルトラマン ニュージェネレーション スターズ 第2期)

2024Japan
ActionRobotSci-FiSuperhero Male LeadTokusatsu

Like The Next Generation: Patlabor (2014), this drama also features Action, Robot, and Sci-Fi themes with a 38% similarity match.

Renowned scientist Yuka Ohta is studying the historic battles of the Ultra Heroes that have inspired a sense of pride among their supporters. This research will enhance the capabilities of the Special Airborne Armor, which has been in combat alongside Ultraman Z and the anti-monster robot team known as STORAGE. (tsuburaya-prod.com)

Recommendation: Detectives similar to The Next Generation: Patlabor (2014)
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Detectives(형사)

2003South Korea
ActionInvestigationMysteryDetective FictionDetective Male Lead

Like The Next Generation: Patlabor (2014), this drama also features Action, Investigation, and Mystery themes with a 38% similarity match.

Recommendation: Life Special Investigation Team similar to The Next Generation: Patlabor (2014)
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Life Special Investigation Team(라이프 특별조사팀)

2008South Korea
ActionInvestigationMysteryInsurance IndustryRomance

Like The Next Generation: Patlabor (2014), this drama also features Action, Investigation, and Mystery themes with a 38% similarity match.

This drama follows a team of insurance investigators dedicated to uncovering fraud and deceit in the insurance world. Comprised of ordinary workers, they choose to confront the issues at hand, revealing the truths obscured by deception and exposing the sinister secrets of those in positions of authority. Just like everyone else, insurance agents and policyholders harbor secrets they wish to keep hidden indefinitely.

Recommendation: Crime Squad similar to The Next Generation: Patlabor (2014)
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Crime Squad(강력반)

2011South Korea
ActionInvestigationMysteryDetective Male LeadPolice Department Setting

Like The Next Generation: Patlabor (2014), this drama also features Action, Investigation, and Mystery themes with a 38% similarity match.

Drawing inspiration from actual events, this Korean drama centers around a team of detectives in the Homicide Division of the Seoul Gangnam Police. Leading this group is the fiery detective Park Se Hyuk, paired with the stern and authoritative police chief, Jung Il Do. Se Hyuk's impulsive, act-before-you-think approach, shaped by his street experience, and his annoying tendency to threaten to resign often puts him at odds with Il Do’s rigid, rule-following demeanor. Additionally, the two share a shared history marked by tragedy, as Il Do was the investigator on the case concerning the death of Se Hyuk’s daughter. Together with the determined reporter Jo Min Joo and the remaining members of the homicide team, they must learn to set aside their differences in order to effectively tackle the crimes they face.

Recommendation: iHero similar to The Next Generation: Patlabor (2014)
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iHero(鑑識英雄)

2015Taiwan
ActionInvestigationMysteryForensic Medical Examiner Male LeadForensic Science

Like The Next Generation: Patlabor (2014), this drama also features Action, Investigation, and Mystery themes with a 38% similarity match.

Rewritten text: The slogan, Every crime scene conceals a compelling narrative and a tale of scientific investigation. iHero (abbreviated for Investigation Hero), focuses on the continuous conflict between forensic experts and lawbreakers.

Recommendation: iHero 2 similar to The Next Generation: Patlabor (2014)
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iHero 2(鑑識英雄II正義之戰)

2019Taiwan
ActionInvestigationMysteryForensic Medical Examiner Male LeadForensic Science

Like The Next Generation: Patlabor (2014), this drama also features Action, Investigation, and Mystery themes with a 38% similarity match.

A conflict between researchers and wrongdoers. Each criminal incident holds a poignant narrative. Every crime scene tells a tale of science. A scientist's quest for truth.

Recommendation: Purple Archives similar to The Next Generation: Patlabor (2014)
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Purple Archives(紫色档案)

2001China
InvestigationMysterySci-FiSuspenseThriller

Like The Next Generation: Patlabor (2014), this drama also features Investigation, Mystery, and Sci-Fi themes with a 38% similarity match.

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The Great Adventurer Wesley: Mind Port(冒险王卫斯理之无名发)

2018China
ActionInvestigationMysterySci-FiNovel AdaptationAdventureAlienDramaFilmed Abroad

Like The Next Generation: Patlabor (2014), this drama also features Action, Investigation, Mystery, and Sci-Fi themes with a 36% similarity match.

Wesley and Luo travel to Japan to heal their emotional wounds. By chance, they encounter Bai Su, who is looking into a homicide in Japan. Meanwhile, Luo becomes enamored with Wu Ming, who bears a resemblance to his past love but is revealed to be a dangerous criminal. Wu Ming is fixated on obtaining the Blue Bible. Together, everyone joins forces to stop her, but Wu Ming escapes and teams up with her former partner, Flint. What is driving Wu Ming's intense desire to acquire the Blue Bible?

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Kamen Rider 555(仮面ライダー555)

2003Japan
ActionInvestigationMysteryRobotSci-FiExperimentGun ViolenceHuman ExperimentationMonsterSuperhero Male LeadSword-fightTokusatsuUndead

Like The Next Generation: Patlabor (2014), this drama also features Action, Investigation, Mystery, Robot, and Sci-Fi themes with a 36% similarity match.

The Smart Brain organization is determined to achieve global dominance by utilizing Orphnoch, a more advanced human race, to eradicate the human population. In order to protect the Orphnoch King, who possesses the ability to correct their genetic flaw, they develop Rider Gear (Delta, Faiz, and Kaixa). However, the Gear is stolen by the Goat Orphnoch named Hanagata, who then passes it on to his foster children, the Ryuseiji, to thwart Smart Brain's plan. The Ryuseiji discover that only those who undergo genetic modification can use the Gear. Takumi Inui transforms into Kamen Rider Faiz to rescue Mari Sonoda, a member of the Ryuseiji, attracting the attention of Smart Brain. Some Orphnoch decide to ally with the Ryuseiji, while the Tokyo police unknowingly become entangled in the conflict as they investigate murders linked to them. The Orphnoch King awakens within Teruo Suzuki, a boy who is friends with Naoya Kaido and Keitaro Kikuchi. The Ryuseiji must come together to fight for the survival of humanity.

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Gintama: Mitsuba hen(銀魂-ミツバ篇-)

2017Japan
ActionAdapted From A MangaInvestigationMysterySci-FiAlienComedyFeudalismHistoricalHistorical FictionMiniseriesSamurai Male LeadWeb Series

Like The Next Generation: Patlabor (2014), this drama also features Action, Adapted From A Manga, Investigation, Mystery, and Sci-Fi themes with a 36% similarity match.

Okita's elder sister, Mitsuba, pays a visit to the Shinsengumi's headquarters to announce her upcoming marriage to the merchant Kuraba Toma. During their time together, Mitsuba expresses concern about her brother's lack of companionship. To ease her worries, Okita introduces Sakata Gintoki, a passerby, as his closest friend. Meanwhile, there are rumors circulating about mysterious vessels entering and leaving Edo. Hijikata Toshiro takes it upon himself to investigate, leading to a surprising connection to Mitsuba.

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Denei Shojo: Video Girl Mai 2019(電影少女 -VIDEO GIRL MAI 2019-)

2019Japan
Adapted From A MangaInvestigationMysteryRobotSci-FiAndroidArtificial IntelligenceDramaFriendshipInterspecies RomanceLove TriangleRomanceWeak Male Lead

Like The Next Generation: Patlabor (2014), this drama also features Adapted From A Manga, Investigation, Mystery, Robot, and Sci-Fi themes with a 36% similarity match.

Kanano Kento is a typical student studying at a private high school in Tokyo. He resides in a rented room close to his school and lives independently. One day, while in the school's broadcast room, Kento stumbles upon a videotape. Upon playing it, a girl named Kamio Mai appears unexpectedly on the screen. This marks the beginning of Kento and Mai's unusual journey together. Mai diligently follows Kento's instructions in order to help him pursue Asakawa Yuna, a popular high school model. As Kento continues to make wishes, Mai goes to great lengths to make them come true. Over time, Kento finds himself developing feelings for Mai. However, unbeknownst to Kento, a grim destiny awaits him beyond his desires.

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Storm in Shanghai (2005)(上海风云)

2005China
InvestigationMystery

Like The Next Generation: Patlabor (2014), this drama also features Investigation and Mystery with a 33% similarity match.