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Time Spiral(タイムスパイラル)

2014Japan
Novel AdaptationBrother-Sister RelationshipDramaFriendshipInvestigationMiniseriesMysterySci-FiSlight RomanceSuspenseThrillerTime Travel

As a young girl, Natsuki Aizawa experienced a traumatic kidnapping incident that deeply affected her. Throughout her upbringing, she leaned on her close friend Kentaro Yuki for support. Currently, she is pursuing a degree in physics at a college. Unexpectedly, she crosses paths with the newly hired professor Shuya Tatsumi, leading to a series of mysterious occurrences in her life. It is revealed that Shuya is a time traveler who moves between different points in time.

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Recommendation: 64 (2015) similar to Time Spiral
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64 (2015)(64)

2015Japan
Novel AdaptationDramaInvestigationMiniseriesMysterySuspenseThriller

Like Time Spiral, this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Drama, Investigation, Miniseries, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 58% 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: Kami no Tsuki similar to Time Spiral
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Kami no Tsuki(紙の月)

2014Japan
Novel AdaptationDramaInvestigationMiniseriesMysterySuspenseThriller

Like Time Spiral, this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Drama, Investigation, Miniseries, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 58% 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.

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Namonaki Fukushuusha ZEGEN(名もなき復讐者 ZEGEN)

2019Japan
Novel AdaptationDramaInvestigationMiniseriesMysterySuspenseThrillerRevenge

Like Time Spiral, this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Drama, Investigation, Miniseries, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 54% similarity match.

The series follows the story of the main character "Zegen" as he pursues vengeance following his wife's tragic death. Li Xue Lan arrives in Japan to seek employment to cover her husband's medical expenses back in China. With Zegen's help, she starts working at a massage parlor in Kawasaki. Worried about her situation due to her temporary visa, he suggests a fake marriage with an older man. Inspired by Jou Tomioka's novel.

Recommendation: Code similar to Time Spiral
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Code(CODE浮士德遊戲)

2016Taiwan
InvestigationMiniseriesMysterySci-FiSuspenseThriller

Like Time Spiral, this drama also features Investigation, Miniseries, Mystery, Sci-Fi, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 50% similarity match.

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

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Over Run Over(EU超時任務)

2016Hong Kong
InvestigationMysterySci-FiSuspenseThrillerTime Travel

Like Time Spiral, this drama also features Investigation, Mystery, Sci-Fi, Suspense, Thriller, and Time Travel themes with a 50% similarity match.

While conducting patrol duties, EU sergeant Ling San Fung and her team respond to a criminal pursuit. Tragically, during a gunfight, San Fung's father is fatally shot in the head by a stray bullet. Despite the loss, San Fung continues the chase, only to experience a mysterious natural event that transports her back in time to April 1st, three days before the tragic incident. Realizing she now possesses the ability to time-travel, she uses this power to prevent her father's death. However, her interference in the timeline sets off a series of unsettling events. Village chief "Ditch", an informant for the ICAC, uncovers San Fung's unique ability and utilizes it to investigate corrupt officers, all while harboring a secret about his true identity. Additionally, San Fung learns she is not the sole individual with the power to manipulate time, discovering that altering the past does not guarantee control over the future. (TVB Anywhere)

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Fallen Angel(フォールン・エンジェル)

2012Japan
DramaFriendshipInvestigationMiniseriesMysterySci-FiSuspenseThrillerBromanceBrothers' RelationshipNice Male LeadPsychological

Like Time Spiral, this drama also features Drama, Friendship, Investigation, Miniseries, Mystery, Sci-Fi, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 50% similarity match.

Aiba Tsubasa possesses incredible mathematical abilities. He has two younger siblings: Riku, a kind-hearted university student, and Umi, who was born with a fragile heart and requires an organ transplant for survival. To save Umi, their mother Takako, a skilled surgeon, left Tsubasa and Riku at a young age and sought help from a mysterious medical research facility. This facility is a secretive organization that conducts unethical experiments on individuals with extraordinary abilities in order to create scientifically advanced humans. Over time, Umi undergoes a successful transplant surgery. However, the donor had exceptional memory skills, causing Umi to inherit their memories and personality traits. Tsubasa and Riku strive to protect their brother, who escapes from the facility to seek their assistance, but they are pursued by members of the organization.

Recommendation: Keiji Yoshinaga Seiichi: Namida no Jikenbo similar to Time Spiral
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Keiji Yoshinaga Seiichi: Namida no Jikenbo(刑事吉永誠一 涙の事件簿)

2013Japan
Novel AdaptationInvestigationMiniseriesMysterySuspenseThriller

Like Time Spiral, this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Investigation, Miniseries, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 50% similarity match.

Yoshinaga Seiichi works as a detective at the Kanagawa-ken Police Department, where his dedication to his work extends beyond solving crime cases to assisting those in need. Joining him as his new colleague is Kagami Shinichi, and their first assignment together involves investigating the discovery of a deceased woman in a basement carpark.

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Tokyo Vice Season 2(TOKYO VICE Season2)

2024Japan
Novel AdaptationDramaInvestigationMiniseriesMysterySuspenseThrillerCo-producedCrime

Like Time Spiral, this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Drama, Investigation, Miniseries, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 50% similarity match.

Drawing inspiration from the memoir "Tokyo Vice: An American Journalist Covering the Police Beat in Japan" by Jake Adelstein, this project is a joint production with the United States.

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Mikkoku wa Utau Season 2(密告はうたう2)

2024Japan
DramaInvestigationMiniseriesMysterySuspenseThriller

Like Time Spiral, this drama also features Drama, Investigation, Miniseries, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller 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: Mofuku no Rendezvous similar to Time Spiral
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Mofuku no Rendezvous(喪服のランデヴー)

2000Japan
Novel AdaptationInvestigationMiniseriesMysterySuspenseThriller

Like Time Spiral, this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Investigation, Miniseries, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 50% similarity match.

Derived from the book "Rendezvous in Black" written by Cornell Woolrich.

Recommendation: Mottomo Tooi Ginga SP similar to Time Spiral
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Mottomo Tooi Ginga SP(最も遠い銀河)

2013Japan
Novel AdaptationDramaInvestigationMiniseriesMysterySuspenseThrillerDeathMurder

Like Time Spiral, this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Drama, Investigation, Miniseries, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 50% similarity match.

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

Recommendation: Utsubokazura no Yume similar to Time Spiral
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Utsubokazura no Yume(ウツボカズラの夢)

2017Japan
Novel AdaptationDramaInvestigationMiniseriesMysterySuspenseThrillerPsychological ManipulationTransformation

Like Time Spiral, this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Drama, Investigation, Miniseries, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 50% similarity match.

Saito Mifuyu, an 18-year-old girl from Nagano, had a simple upbringing. After her mother passed away, her father brought his new partner into their home, leaving Mifuyu feeling displaced. She received an invitation from her late mother's cousin, Kashimada Naoko, to stay at their luxurious house in Tokyo. Feeling envious of their wealth, Mifuyu decided to integrate herself into the Kashimada family. In the process, she transformed into a cunning girl who manipulated others to achieve her desires, much like a pitcher plant.

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Koroshita Otto ga Kaette Kimashita(殺した夫が帰ってきました)

2025Japan
Novel AdaptationInvestigationMiniseriesMysterySuspenseThriller

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Suzukura Mana is an aspiring fashion designer working at an apparel company. She has diligently served as an assistant and is on the verge of realizing her dream of debuting as a designer. However, Mana harbors a dark secret that she cannot share with anyone: she killed her husband, who subjected her to daily abuse, to secure the tranquil life she currently enjoys. Suddenly, her supposedly dead husband reappears before her, devoid of any memory of the past, and they find themselves living together. As Mana spends time with her "deceased husband," she discovers a gentler side of him that she had never experienced before. Yet, a startling revelation soon comes to light.

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Yi Shuang Xiu Hua Xie(一双绣花鞋)

2003China
Novel AdaptationDramaInvestigationMysterySuspenseThriller

Like Time Spiral, this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Drama, Investigation, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 50% similarity match.

Prior to the liberation of Chongqing, Ye Da Long led a team from the PLA on secret missions in the area. Following the downfall of the national army, possessing the hidden spy list became crucial in controlling the underground network of Chongqing. Military special agent Ji Yu Tang has been feeling uneasy recently after discovering a pair of embroidered shoes in his boss Lin NanXuan's coffin during the funeral. Shen Chao took over as the head of public security after the liberation of the mountainous city of Chongqing.

Recommendation: Kanojotachi no Hanzai similar to Time Spiral
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Kanojotachi no Hanzai(彼女たちの犯罪)

2023Japan
Novel AdaptationDramaInvestigationMiniseriesMysterySuspenseThrillerDetective Female LeadHousewife Lead

Like Time Spiral, this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Drama, Investigation, Miniseries, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 50% similarity match.

Himura Mayumi, Jinno Yukari, and Kumazawa Riko come from diverse backgrounds with seemingly no connections between them. However, their lives take unexpected turns due to a missing woman's case, leading to the revelation of their hidden secrets and the truth behind the investigation. Himura Mayumi, a 32-year-old single woman working in the public relations department of a large clothing company, faces challenges at work and desires marriage as an escape. Despite her longing for ordinary happiness, the prospect of marriage now brings her anxiety. Jinno Yukari, a 34-year-old housewife from a wealthy family, leads a seemingly comfortable life but feels lonely due to the lack of children and her husband's distant behavior. Like Himura Mayumi, she also yearns for ordinary happiness. Meanwhile, Kumazawa Riko, a 29-year-old rookie detective, recently joined the detective division and shares the same desire for a sense of ordinary happiness in her life.

Recommendation: Sunny (2024) similar to Time Spiral
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Sunny (2024)(サニー)

2024Japan
DramaFriendshipInvestigationMiniseriesMysterySci-FiSuspenseThrillerCo-producedDeathFamilyForeigner Female LeadRobot

Like Time Spiral, this drama also features Drama, Friendship, Investigation, Miniseries, Mystery, Sci-Fi, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 47% similarity match.

The narrative follows Suzie Sakamoto, a citizen of the United States residing in Kyoto, Japan, whose world is turned upside down after her spouse and child vanish in a perplexing airplane accident. To offer solace, she is presented with Sunny, a cutting-edge household robot produced by her husband's technology firm. Initially resistant to Sunny's efforts to fill the void in her life, Suzie eventually forms an unexpected bond with the robot. Together, they uncover the grim reality behind the disappearance of Suzie's loved ones and find themselves deeply involved in a hidden realm previously unknown to Suzie. (Apple TV) A collaboration with the United States.

Recommendation: Repeat similar to Time Spiral
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Repeat(リピート〜運命を変える10か月〜)

2018Japan
Novel AdaptationInvestigationMiniseriesMysterySci-FiSuspenseThrillerTime TravelDeathMurderOlder Woman-Younger ManRomanceTime Manipulation

Like Time Spiral, this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Investigation, Miniseries, Mystery, Sci-Fi, Suspense, Thriller, and Time Travel themes with a 47% similarity match.

Shinozaki Ayumi receives an unexpected phone call warning her of an upcoming earthquake in one hour. Initially dismissing it as a prank, she later experiences the predicted earthquake. The caller, Kazama, explains that he can foresee the future due to a unique form of time travel he calls "Repeat." Ayumi, along with Mori Keisuke and Tendo Taro, is invited by Kazama to take part in Repeat. As they revisit past regrets, the group faces unforeseen challenges, leading Ayumi and Mori to develop a close bond. This story is inspired by the novel "Repeat" by Inui Kurumi.

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Immerse Land(因迈思乐园)

2019China
DramaInvestigationMiniseriesMysterySci-FiSuspenseThrillerDisappearanceFamilyShort Length Series

Like Time Spiral, this drama also features Drama, Investigation, Miniseries, Mystery, Sci-Fi, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 47% similarity match.

In a desperate search for her missing child, a mother ventures up a mysterious lighthouse. This is a tale where every decision holds weight. Emma and her daughter Xiaomi set out on a journey to the outskirts after Emma promised to take her daughter on an outing. While distracted by changing radio channels, Emma accidentally collides with a stranger. However, the man vanishes as swiftly as he appeared, leaving no trace behind. Meanwhile, Emma faints from the forceful impact. Upon regaining consciousness, she discovers that her daughter is nowhere to be found.

Recommendation: Sakurako-san no Ashimoto ni wa Shitai ga Umatteiru similar to Time Spiral
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Sakurako-san no Ashimoto ni wa Shitai ga Umatteiru(櫻子さんの足下には死体が埋まっている)

2017Japan
Novel AdaptationDramaInvestigationMiniseriesMysterySuspenseThrillerDetective FictionEccentric Female LeadOsteologist

Like Time Spiral, this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Drama, Investigation, Miniseries, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 47% similarity match.

Upon their first encounter, Shoutarou Tatewaki is certain that meeting Sakurako Kujou will have a lasting impact on his life. Initially suspecting her involvement in a local disappearance, he soon discovers her expertise in analyzing bone specimens. Sakurako possesses an extensive collection of reconstructed animal bones, yet she longs for more human remains, much to the disapproval of those around her. As Shoutarou joins the peculiar osteologist on various unsolved cases involving decomposing bodies, they find themselves entangled in a series of mysterious incidents. Could there be a larger enigma unfolding in their lives? "Sakurako-san no Ashimoto ni wa Shitai ga Umatteiru" follows the unlikely duo as they demonstrate that while bones reveal how one perished, it is only through people that their life stories can be told.

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

2011Japan
Novel AdaptationInvestigationMiniseriesMysterySuspenseThrillerAnthology

Like Time Spiral, this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Investigation, Miniseries, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 46% 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: Chase (2010) similar to Time Spiral
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Chase (2010)(チェイス~国税査察官~)

2010Japan
DramaInvestigationMiniseriesMysterySuspenseThrillerDetective Fiction

Like Time Spiral, this drama also features Drama, Investigation, Miniseries, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 46% 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...

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Zouka no Mitsu(造花の蜜)

2011Japan
DramaInvestigationMiniseriesMysterySuspenseThrillerDetective Supporting Character

Like Time Spiral, this drama also features Drama, Investigation, Miniseries, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 46% 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?

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Zero - Episode Zero(ゼロ エピソードZERO)

2018Japan
FriendshipInvestigationMiniseriesMysterySuspenseThrillerDeath Game

Like Time Spiral, this drama also features Friendship, Investigation, Miniseries, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 46% similarity match.

New series related to Zero Ikkaku Senkin Game now available for streaming on Hulu. This spin-off will delve into the backstory of the main character Zero, portrayed by Shigeaki Kato from the popular idol group NEWS. The focus will be on Zero's three friends, portrayed by the remaining members of NEWS - Keiichiro Koyama, Takahisa Masuda, and Yuya Tegoshi - in both the TV series and the Hulu exclusive.

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Fairy Valley Incident(神仙谷事件)

2012Taiwan
DramaInvestigationMiniseriesMysterySuspenseThrillerCrime

Like Time Spiral, this drama also features Drama, Investigation, Miniseries, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 46% 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+)

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The Dangerous City(城市·獵人)

2013Taiwan
DramaInvestigationMiniseriesMysterySuspenseThrillerAction

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

2010Japan
Novel AdaptationInvestigationMiniseriesMysterySuspenseThrillerAnthology

Like Time Spiral, this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Investigation, Miniseries, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 46% 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 ).

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Go-nin no Junko(5人のジュンコ)

2015Japan
Novel AdaptationInvestigationMiniseriesMysterySuspenseThrillerCrime

Like Time Spiral, this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Investigation, Miniseries, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 46% similarity match.

Satake Junko was recently taken into custody as the primary suspect in a series of murders involving five men. This development has garnered significant attention in various media outlets and talk shows. Journalist Tanabe Junko decided to delve into the case in hopes of uncovering a big story. She reached out to Shinoda Junko, a former classmate of Satake, who claimed to be close to her. Shinoda invited Tanabe to her office for a discussion. On the other hand, Fukutome Junko, a former colleague of Tanabe who saw her on TV, contacted her and invited her over to her house. When Tanabe visited, she was hoping for information related to the case, but instead, Fukutome, now a homemaker, talked about issues regarding the hierarchy in her company's housing complex. Subsequently, a man contacted Tanabe claiming to have been a potential victim of Satake. This man happened to be the son of another woman named Junko. As these women, from different walks of life and unrelated to the murders, found themselves connected solely by their shared first name, they unwittingly became entangled in a web of deceit and hostility. Derived from Mari Yukiko's novel "5-nin no Junko."

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Naomi and Kanako(ナオミとカナコ)

2016Japan
Novel AdaptationFriendshipInvestigationMiniseriesMysterySuspenseThrillerDeathDomestic ViolenceMurderSismance

Like Time Spiral, this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Friendship, Investigation, Miniseries, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 44% similarity match.

Oda Naomi had dreams of working as a curator in an art gallery, but she currently holds a position at a department store where she caters to VIP clients. Despite her job, she is dissatisfied with her current situation. One day, her college friend, Hattori Kanako, pays her a visit at her apartment and reveals that she is being physically abused by her husband, Tatsuro, who is a high-ranking employee at a bank. Kanako is hesitant to leave her husband out of fear for her life, as he becomes violent when under stress. When Naomi spots a Chinese stowaway who bears a striking resemblance to Kanako's husband, she devises a plan to eliminate him. With Kanako's cooperation, they put their plan into action.

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Yoru ga Dorehodo Kurakutemo(夜がどれほど暗くても)

2020Japan
Novel AdaptationDramaInvestigationMiniseriesMysterySuspenseThrillerDeathJournalist Male LeadMurderSuicide

Like Time Spiral, this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Drama, Investigation, Miniseries, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 44% similarity match.

Michinari Shiga is employed as an assistant editor at the weekly publication Shukan Jiryu, which has experienced an increase in sales thanks to its coverage of various scandals. He leads a life dedicated to journalism ethics, until his own son, who is in university, commits a double murder before taking his own life. Now, instead of uncovering scandals, Shiga is thrust into the midst of one. Facing pressure from his colleagues, he is demoted to a monthly magazine and his marriage begins to deteriorate rapidly. Despite his challenging circumstances, Shiga is resolute in his mission to uncover the truth surrounding his son's actions.

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The Hunting Genius(寻人大师)

2017China
DramaFriendshipInvestigationMysterySuspenseThrillerActionDetective Agency Setting

Like Time Spiral, this drama also features Drama, Friendship, Investigation, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 43% similarity match.

Five people - Lin Yuan Su, Die Qi, Qiu Ling, Xia Gu Duo, and Zhou Qi - come together during a quest to find a lost dog. Despite their diverse backgrounds, they decide to establish a team dedicated to locating missing persons. Through their collaboration, they build a profound bond and uncover the real significance of their mission. As their friendship grows stronger, Lin Yuan Su gains the confidence to embark on a search for his absent father, with the support of his companions.

Recommendation: RNA similar to Time Spiral
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RNA(RNA)

2000South Korea
DramaInvestigationMysterySci-FiSuspenseThrillerExperimentHuman Experimentation

Like Time Spiral, this drama also features Drama, Investigation, Mystery, Sci-Fi, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 43% similarity match.

Several young Koreans were inadvertently involved in an RNA study during their time in Japan. Fast forward 5 years...

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Kyoto Ninjou Sousa File(京都人情捜査ファイル)

2015Japan
DramaInvestigationMiniseriesMysterySuspenseThrillerDetective FictionFormer Detective Male Lead

Like Time Spiral, this drama also features Drama, Investigation, Miniseries, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 43% similarity match.

A specialized division within the police force, known as the Crime Victims Support Unit, provides assistance to individuals and their families who have been affected by a crime. They offer support, answer questions, assist with funeral arrangements, and handle media inquiries. Unlike other units, they do not have the authority to conduct official investigations, which can make it challenging to uncover the truth for those seeking answers. TogakureTetsuya, a former detective from the First Investigative Division of the Kyoto Prefectural Police, takes it upon himself to conduct independent investigations.

Recommendation: Specialist (2016) similar to Time Spiral
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Specialist (2016)(スペシャリスト)

2016Japan
DramaInvestigationMiniseriesMysterySuspenseThrillerDetective FictionDetective Male Lead

Like Time Spiral, this drama also features Drama, Investigation, Miniseries, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 43% similarity match.

A decade ago, Takuma Yoshito was arrested and charged with attempted murder. Despite receiving a 15-year prison sentence, evidence later revealed that he was wrongly accused, leading to his exoneration. Subsequently, Takuma was reinstated to the Kyoto Prefectural Police due to his expertise in criminal psychology. He then transferred to Tokyo, where he joined a newly formed unit without a designated name. Motivated by the tragic death of a significant individual, Takuma decides to join the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department to uncover a major conspiracy. He partners with a young female detective named Maria, who harbors a secret and happens to be the niece of the Commissioner General of the National Police Agency.

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Joshu Seven(女囚セブン)

2017Japan
DramaInvestigationMiniseriesMysterySuspenseThrillerComedyPrison Setting

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Kamiwatari Kotone, a geisha based in Kyoto, finds herself in a difficult situation when her colleague is murdered while she is asleep after a night of revelry. Wrongfully accused of the crime, Kotone is imprisoned and faces harassment from fellow inmates. Drawing on the teachings of experienced geishas, she manages to endure the challenges in prison. Eventually, Kotone uncovers the truth behind the framing and her imprisonment.

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Chase Season 2(チェイス第2章)

2018Japan
DramaInvestigationMiniseriesMysterySuspenseThrillerAssistant Director Female LeadJournalist Male Lead

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BS Toto's program "Sunset News" gained national attention for uncovering the truth about a false murder accusation case. However, the fame was short-lived, and the staff quickly faded from Japan's memory, returning to their usual struggles. Aizawa Mai stumbles upon an old case involving a murder for insurance money, a child's abandoned body, and a woman named Saga Kanako who was the sole suspect. Despite maintaining her silence during the police investigation and being acquitted due to lack of evidence, Saga received compensation from the government, causing confusion among those familiar with the case. Mai teams up with freelance journalist Mikami to investigate further and discovers a possible link to hypnosis in the crime. After confirming their theory with a real-life demonstration, they are met with resistance from their boss, Hasegawa, who orders them to stop. Undeterred, Mai continues her pursuit of the truth, even reaching out to the suspect Kanako, who retaliates with a terrifying display of hypnosis. The situation escalates when Mai is found in a precarious position, prompting Mikami to rush to her aid. Can BS Toto's news program once again make waves in Japan with this dangerous story?

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Tanabata no Kuni(七夕の国)

2024Japan
InvestigationMiniseriesMysterySci-FiSuspenseThrillerAdapted From A MangaSupernatural

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

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Shin Kuko Senkyo(新空港占拠)

2024Japan
DramaInvestigationMiniseriesMysterySuspenseThrillerActionDetective Male Lead

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A recent incident involving a significant takeover has taken place in an undisclosed location within Kanagawa Prefecture

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Fantasy Tower(환상거탑)

2013South Korea
DramaInvestigationMiniseriesMysterySuspenseThrillerAnthologyFantasy

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

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Ningen no Shomei (2004)(人間の証明 )

2004Japan
Novel AdaptationInvestigationMiniseriesMysterySuspenseThrillerPolice Department SettingPolice Officer Male Lead

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During a police operation in Roppongi, Tokyo, a popular district known for attracting young people and recent drug trafficking activities, chaos erupts when a drug dealer attempts to flee a club with a firearm. Despite the dangerous situation, Ichiro Munesue, a dedicated local police officer, bravely intervenes and successfully apprehends the dealer. Impressed by his actions, Ichiro is subsequently promoted to Central Headquarters, a significant advancement for an officer of his rank. While known for his gentle demeanor off-duty, Ichiro is relentless in his pursuit of justice when on duty. Although his methods may be unconventional at times, his superiors recognize his commitment to upholding the law. Eagerly anticipating Ichiro's arrival, his new boss, Eizaburo Nasu, looks forward to working with him.

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Unexploded Bomb(不発弾 ~ブラックマネーを操る男~)

2018Japan
Novel AdaptationInvestigationMiniseriesMysterySuspenseThrillerActionBusiness

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A major electrical manufacturer hosts a press briefing to address concerns regarding accounting irregularities amounting to 150 billion yen. The CEO of the company is believed to have been influenced by Finance Consultant Ryo Koga. Yumiko Kobori, a member of investigation unit 2, suspects fraudulent activities and questions why the company was not delisted from the stock market. Following the apparent suicide of the head of the management audit department, Ryo Koga has a clandestine meeting with Shozo Higashida. Yumiko Kobori begins to question the circumstances surrounding the supposed suicide and seeks to uncover the identity and motives of Ryo Koga.

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Century Lao Che(百年老宅)

2009China
DramaInvestigationMysterySuspenseThriller

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Be Irreconcilable(势不两立)

2014China
DramaInvestigationMysterySuspenseThriller

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Two Women in the War(兩個女人的戰爭)

2016China
DramaInvestigationMysterySuspenseThriller

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Double Characters(夜行人)

2017China
DramaInvestigationMysterySuspenseThriller

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Three years ago, Tang Ming Xuan's wife Xie Wei passed away in what was believed to be a suicide, a situation that has troubled the family ever since. At the wedding ceremony of Ke Yuan and Ming Xuan three years later, new information came to light when a mysterious individual, Solution Days, appeared, bringing back memories of the past. Ke Yuan stood by Ming Xuan, refusing to believe Solution Days' accusations and remaining convinced of Ming Xuan's innocence. Solution Days suspected foul play in Xie Wei's death and set out to uncover the truth, using various tactics to take control of the company and investigate the real cause of Xie Wei's demise. As new evidence emerged, the hidden secrets surrounding Ming Xuan began to unravel, bringing danger closer to Ke Yuan as she navigated a world of love and deception. Ultimately, Ming Xuan's true nature was revealed.

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Fen Jie Xian(分界线)

2022China
FriendshipInvestigationMysterySuspenseThriller

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The tale of a boatman and a corrupt police officer evolving from strangers to close friends. (Dramawiki)

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The Girls (2020)(女孩们在那年夏天)

2020China
InvestigationMiniseriesMysterySuspenseThriller

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

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Summer Heat (2006)(心慌、心郁、逐個捉)

2006Hong Kong
DramaInvestigationMysterySuspenseThriller

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When Sui Ning was young, she had a close bond with her father after her mother passed away. However, as she got older, their relationship became strained. Sui Ning became consumed with work and found her father irritating. One day, her father invited her to visit their ancestral village for a vacation. Sui Ning couldn't understand why her father was so attached to his hometown. When she was called back to work, her father decided to go alone. Later that night, Sui Ning rushed to the village after finishing work, only to find her father's yacht had exploded. Believing her father was inside, she contacted her police officer boyfriend Lau Ho Fat. Despite their efforts to search the water, her father's body was not found. Sui Ning suspected foul play and began to distrust the villagers, uncovering her father's troubled history with them. Will she be able to uncover the truth and find the person responsible for her father's death?

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Sodom no Ringo(ソドムの林檎)

2013Japan
InvestigationMiniseriesMysterySuspenseThriller

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

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Tokuso 9 Season 6(特捜9 season6)

2023Japan
InvestigationMiniseriesMysterySuspenseThriller

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

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Game no Tatsujin(ゲームの達人)

2000Japan
Novel AdaptationDramaMiniseriesSuspenseThriller

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Derived from Sidney Sheldon's book "Master of the Game."