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Tokyo Vice(Tokyo Vice)

2022Japan
Novel AdaptationBased On A True StoryCrimeDeathDetective Male LeadInvestigationLawMysteryReporter Male LeadSexual ContentSuicideSuspenseThrillerYakuza

The narrative follows Jake as he navigates Tokyo's vibrant and shadowy underground world, immersing himself in the police force and getting entangled in the intricate, corrupt subcultures of the city's vice officers and criminal elements. This project is influenced by Jake Adelstein's memoir "Tokyo Vice: An American Reporter on the Police Beat in Japan" and is a collaborative effort with the United States.

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Recommendation: Fan Zui Xian Yi Ren similar to Tokyo Vice
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Fan Zui Xian Yi Ren(犯罪嫌疑人)

2005China
CrimeDetective Male LeadInvestigationMysterySuspenseThriller

Like Tokyo Vice, this drama also features Crime, Detective Male Lead, Investigation, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 43% similarity match.

During a mission, Wu Dong, an officer from the Criminal Investigation Department, happened to apprehend the main culprit of a major drug syndicate

Recommendation: Nusumareta Kao: Miatari Sosahan similar to Tokyo Vice
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Nusumareta Kao: Miatari Sosahan(盗まれた顔 ~ ミアタリ捜査班)

2019Japan
Novel AdaptationCrimeDetective Male LeadInvestigationMysterySuspenseThrillerYakuzaDetective FictionMafiaMiniseriesMultiple MainsOrganized Crime

Like Tokyo Vice, this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Crime, Detective Male Lead, Investigation, Mystery, Suspense, Thriller, and Yakuza themes with a 42% similarity match.

Detective Shirato Takamasa works in the Investigation Cooperation Section of the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department. His specialty lies in identifying wanted criminals solely based on their facial features. One day, he comes across the face of Sunami, a former senior detective who died under mysterious circumstances four years ago.

Recommendation: The Winter Solstice similar to Tokyo Vice
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The Winter Solstice(冬至)

2004China
CrimeDeathInvestigationMysterySuicideSuspenseThrillerBank SettingDramaRobbery

Like Tokyo Vice, this drama also features Crime, Death, Investigation, Mystery, Suicide, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 41% similarity match.

Winter solstice brought together Chen Yi Ping, a bank accountant, and Jiang Han, a criminal policeman, through a treasury theft case. Chen Yi Ping cooperated with the police in the investigation after they intervened. The focus then shifted to Xue Fei, who tragically took his own life when the case gained attention. Despite this, Chen Yi Ping, who had uncovered Xue Fei's secret, decided to resign and move on. However, upon receiving a mysterious floppy disk after submitting his resignation, Chen Yi Ping found himself entangled in a dangerous situation. Meanwhile, Jiang Han made progress in uncovering a potential conspiracy behind Xue Fei's death. As the truth unfolded, Chen Yi Ping found himself on an irreversible path. On the night of the winter solstice, he was left in shock, only able to jot down December 20, 2002, in his diary.

Recommendation: Honcho Azumi similar to Tokyo Vice
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Honcho Azumi(ハンチョウ ~神南署安積班~)

2009Japan
Novel AdaptationDetective Male LeadInvestigationLawMysterySuspenseThrillerPolice Department SettingPolice ProceduralTeamwork

Like Tokyo Vice, this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Detective Male Lead, Investigation, Law, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 41% similarity match.

In this tale, we follow the detectives working at the Jinnan Police Station located in Harajuku, Tokyo. The head of the Criminal Affairs Department, Azumi Tsuyoshi, typically has faith in his team and avoids meddling in their inquiries. However, the situation takes a turn when a deceased body is discovered in the vicinity. Toyo Ota, a resident nearby, is witnessed shouting into a microphone directed at the victim's residence. Intrigued by this peculiar behavior, Azumi decides to delve into the investigation personally. As he engages in conversation with Toyo, a bond forms between them. Much to Azumi's astonishment, Toyo confesses the following day to being the perpetrator behind the woman's demise and willingly surrenders to the authorities.

Recommendation: One Ordinary Day similar to Tokyo Vice
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One Ordinary Day(어느 날)

2021South Korea
CrimeDeathInvestigationLawMysterySexual ContentSuspenseThrillerBrief NudityDrug UsageLawyer Male LeadMurderSmokingViolence

Like Tokyo Vice, this drama also features Crime, Death, Investigation, Law, Mystery, Sexual Content, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 40% similarity match.

A gripping tale delving into the criminal justice system from a popular angle, the drama unfolds the intense narrative of two individuals entangled in a woman's murder

Recommendation: Brutally Young similar to Tokyo Vice
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Brutally Young(十八年後的終極告白)

2020Hong Kong
CrimeDeathInvestigationMysterySuspenseThrillerMurder

Like Tokyo Vice, this drama also features Crime, Death, Investigation, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 40% similarity match.

Nearly two decades ago, a group of seven teenagers from the same neighborhood got into a heated argument with a villager named Kai Sze, resulting in a tragic death. In a panic, they decided to bury the body and keep the incident a secret. As time passed, they all moved on with their lives, only for the truth to resurface when Kai Sze's body was found. Inspector Yuen Lai Ken took on the case and began unraveling the mystery, revealing shocking connections along the way. With pressure mounting, the teenagers faced a difficult choice: confess to their crime or continue living with the burden of their secret. As relationships became entangled and the true culprit lurked in the shadows, the group found themselves at a crossroads, unsure of which path to take.

Recommendation: Honcho Azumi Season 5 similar to Tokyo Vice
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Honcho Azumi Season 5(ハンチョウ~警視庁安積班~ シリーズ5)

2012Japan
Novel AdaptationDetective Male LeadInvestigationMysterySuspenseThrillerPolice Department Setting

Like Tokyo Vice, this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Detective Male Lead, Investigation, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 40% similarity match.

Assistant Inspector Azumi Tsuyoshi has been reassigned to the Tokyo Metropolitan Police, known for its central role in handling criminal cases. While Azumi excelled at his previous precinct, he now finds himself struggling to keep up with the high-caliber officers at the elite police headquarters.

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Go-nin no Junko(5人のジュンコ)

2015Japan
Novel AdaptationCrimeInvestigationMysterySuspenseThrillerMiniseries

Like Tokyo Vice, this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Crime, Investigation, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 40% 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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Ryu no Michi: Futatsu no Kao no Fukushusha(竜の道 二つの顔の復讐者)

2020Japan
Novel AdaptationCrimeDeathInvestigationMysterySuicideSuspenseThrillerDramaFraternal Twin Male LeadRevengeStaged DeathStolen IdentitySurgical Procedure

Like Tokyo Vice, this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Crime, Death, Investigation, Mystery, Suicide, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 40% similarity match.

Twin siblings Ryuichi and Ryuji were left by their birth parents as babies before being taken in by the Yoshie family, who owned a small shipping company. Their joyful upbringing came to an abrupt end when a competitor named Genpei Kirishima caused the Yoshies to go bankrupt, resulting in their parents' tragic deaths. Determined to seek retribution, the twins made a pact when they turned 15. Fast forward seven years, Ryuichi now operates in the criminal underworld under a new identity, while Ryuji is employed by the government overseeing shipping corporations.

Recommendation: The Burning River similar to Tokyo Vice
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The Burning River(迷雾追踪)

2020China
Based On A True StoryDeathDetective Male LeadInvestigationMysterySuspenseThrillerDramaMurderPolice Captain Female LeadPolice Department Setting

Like Tokyo Vice, this drama also features Based On A True Story, Death, Detective Male Lead, Investigation, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 39% similarity match.

In a small town in Xinan, there have been two puzzling incidents that have left the community baffled. A female police captain teams up with a young detective to investigate these mysteries. Despite an apparent motive, they uncover a web of hidden truths. One of the cases involves a late-night ride booked through an online platform that takes a dangerous turn. As more clues come to light, the investigations become more complex and intertwined. In a race against time to find the real perpetrator, the past, present, and future of the town are closely interconnected through the unfolding events.

Recommendation: Shinhannin similar to Tokyo Vice
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Shinhannin(真犯人)

2018Japan
Novel AdaptationDeathDetective Male LeadInvestigationMysterySuspenseThriller1980sDetective FictionMiniseriesMurder

Like Tokyo Vice, this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Death, Detective Male Lead, Investigation, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 39% similarity match.

In 2008, there was a tragic incident involving the death of Sudo Isao, a dealer of pre-owned cars, in Shizuoka Prefecture. Detective Kusaka Satoru, working at Susuno Precinct of the Shizuoka Prefectural Police, begins investigating Sudo's background. Through his investigation, Kusaka discovers that Sudo had a son named Obata Mamoru from a previous marriage, who was tragically killed in a kidnapping case in Shizuoka back in 1974. In 1988, a special task force was established by the Shizuoka Prefectural Police, led by police chief Hashibami Yasuhide, just before the statute of limitations on the kidnapping case expired. Shigeto Seiichiro, a non-career officer who had risen to the position of superintendent, was appointed as the director of this task force, which consisted of six skilled detectives, to re-investigate the case. Kusaka is puzzled as to why Sudo, who had been living in Tokyo for over two decades following his son's death, was murdered in Shizuoka Prefecture. He believes that revisiting the kidnapping and murder of Sudo's son will bring clarity to the current case. Kusaka seeks help from Shigeto, who had left the police force long ago, and together they reach out to Mamoru's mother, Saeko, and her sister, Rie, as they get closer to uncovering the true culprit.

Recommendation: Yoru ga Dorehodo Kurakutemo similar to Tokyo Vice
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Yoru ga Dorehodo Kurakutemo(夜がどれほど暗くても)

2020Japan
Novel AdaptationDeathInvestigationMysterySuicideSuspenseThrillerDramaJournalist Male LeadMiniseriesMurder

Like Tokyo Vice, this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Death, Investigation, Mystery, Suicide, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 39% 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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Life Under My Skin(皮肤之下)

2020China
DeathInvestigationMysterySuicideSuspenseThrillerPsychotherapist Female LeadTattoo Artist Male Lead

Like Tokyo Vice, this drama also features Death, Investigation, Mystery, Suicide, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 38% similarity match.

A collection of individuals with past traumas gathered at a tattoo parlor, united by a tragic fire they were all affected by. As mysterious tattoo artist Lin Yuan and therapist Qin Chuan delve into the suicide of a wealthy businessman's wife, secrets hidden within their hearts begin to unravel. Lin Yuan's shop serves as a sanctuary for clients seeking to immortalize their own stories through ink. The haunting memories of events from five years prior disrupt the lives of many, leading to loss, shattered dreams, and fractured families.

Recommendation: Tobosha (2004) similar to Tokyo Vice
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Tobosha (2004)(逃亡者)

2004Japan
CrimeDeathInvestigationMysterySuspenseThrillerMurderPsychological

Like Tokyo Vice, this drama also features Crime, Death, Investigation, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 38% similarity match.

Tetsuo Nagai works as a probation officer, helping to reform young offenders and guide them towards a better path. He leads a content life with his wife and son until tragedy strikes. His wife is murdered and his son is severely injured in an attack, leaving Nagai to grapple with the assailant who ultimately escapes. Nagai rushes his son to his father-in-law's hospital, only for his son to be targeted again and left in a coma. As police detectives investigate, Nagai becomes a prime suspect due to mounting evidence against him. Feeling cornered, he decides to go on the run in a desperate attempt to clear his name and uncover the true culprit, all while his son fights for his life in the hospital.

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Antique Bureau Midgame(古董局中局之鉴墨寻瓷)

2020China
Novel AdaptationCrimeInvestigationMysterySuspenseThrillerConspiracyTreasure Hunting

Like Tokyo Vice, this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Crime, Investigation, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 38% similarity match.

After transferring the disgrace of the traitor to his grandfather, Wumai's heir underwent training and delved into the ancient lineage of the counterfeit group. While investigating, he discovered that the Qingming Shanghe collection in the Forbidden City was actually a counterfeit, orchestrated by the Hong Kong auction company Berylian to dominate the domestic antique and fake market. In order to expose the deception, he had to team up with Lao Chao Feng or the medicine, and after many twists and turns, they ultimately revealed the true nature of the Forbidden City's collection. Despite Lao Chao Feng's absence, Wishing and Huang Yanyan persevered through challenges to compete with the ancient dynasty for the five blue and white porcelain jars. With the help of an undercover member of the ancient dynasty Feng Group, they unraveled the mystery of the jars and successfully salvaged a shipwreck at sea, exposing the lurking deceit of the ancient dynasty's Feng. This marked the end of the counterfeit group's five-thousand-year legacy, as Wishing sought revenge and aimed to cleanse the antique industry of corruption.

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Conspiracy (2020)(谋局)

2020China
Novel AdaptationCrimeInvestigationMysterySuspenseThrillerConspiracyPolice Officer Male Lead

Like Tokyo Vice, this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Crime, Investigation, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 38% similarity match.

The narrative follows the collaboration between seasoned detective Gao Dong, who is facing personal challenges, and ambitious rookie officer Zhang Yi Ang. This dynamic partnership is depicted in the novel "High IQ crimes" by Zi Jin Chen.

Recommendation: Mikkoku wa Utau similar to Tokyo Vice
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Mikkoku wa Utau(密告はうたう)

2021Japan
Novel AdaptationDeathDetective Male LeadInvestigationMysterySuspenseThrillerDeath Of A Co-workerDetective FictionDramaMiniseriesTorture

Like Tokyo Vice, this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Death, Detective Male Lead, Investigation, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 37% similarity match.

Sara Masaki, a detective in Investigation Team 1 at the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department, faces the tragic loss of his colleague, Detective Saito Kota, during a murder investigation. Following this, Masaki is reassigned to Personnel Department 1 within the Inspection Division, still grappling with the death of his coworker. Despite his grief, Masaki encounters hostility from his coworkers. When a mysterious letter arrives at the personnel department accusing Detective Minaguchi Nako of leaking confidential information, Masaki launches his own investigation. This leads him to delve into the unresolved case of his colleague's death.

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Interlaced Scenes(错位)

2024China
Novel AdaptationDeathDetective Male LeadInvestigationMysterySuspenseThrillerDetective Female LeadDetective FictionFictional WorldMurderWeb Series

Like Tokyo Vice, this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Death, Detective Male Lead, Investigation, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 37% similarity match.

Detectives Jiang Guang Ming and Shi Luo are tasked with investigating a case that appears to mirror the crime scene described in a novel penned by Gu Yu Ming. As they delve deeper into the investigation, the lines between fiction and reality blur. Could this uncanny resemblance be purely coincidental?

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Malice (2023)(MALICE)

2023Japan
DeathDetective Male LeadInvestigationMysteryReporter Male LeadSuspenseThrillerDramaMiniseriesMurderProfessor Female LeadWeb Series

Like Tokyo Vice, this drama also features Death, Detective Male Lead, Investigation, Mystery, Reporter Male Lead, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 37% similarity match.

Kozono Yohei, the secretary general of Shoto University, was discovered dead from stab wounds in his residence. Hoshino Naoto, a detective at Fujimi Police Station, hurries to the crime scene and observes the murder scene in the living room. Tanimura Kaho, a lecturer in the Department of International Studies at Shoto University, is determined to advance in life by any means necessary and has been involved in a romantic relationship with Kozono, who oversees personnel matters, for six months. Following Kozono's murder, Kaho is taken into custody as the prime suspect. Meanwhile, journalist Maruyama Sota receives details about the affair through an anonymous email and suspects that someone is trying to manipulate the narrative of the incident. He initiates his own inquiry. Amidst this, Hoshino grows uneasy with the investigative approach taken by senior police officials, who hastily conclude that Kaho is the perpetrator. He eventually comes to the realization that Kaho may have been set up by someone.

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Hanzai Shokogun(犯罪症候群 Season 1)

2017Japan
Novel AdaptationDeathInvestigationMysterySuicideSuspenseThrillerDetective FictionDetective Supporting CharacterFormer Detective Male LeadMurderRevenge

Like Tokyo Vice, this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Death, Investigation, Mystery, Suicide, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 37% similarity match.

Muto Takashi, a former police detective, resorts to unconventional methods to solve challenging cases that the police struggle with. His colleague, Kaburagi Wataru, supports him, while Tamaki oversees the special missions entrusted to Muto. The drama delves into the moral dilemma of whether seeking revenge is justified. In Season 1, the series follows Muto's quest for vengeance after his younger sister was killed by a juvenile perpetrator who escaped punishment. However, when the culprit unexpectedly takes his own life, Muto confronts the dark side of his desire for retribution and decides to leave the police force. A year later, he reemerges to tackle cases that the police are unable to handle, at the behest of Tamaki.

Recommendation: The Twelfth Second similar to Tokyo Vice
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The Twelfth Second(第十二秒)

2021China
Novel AdaptationDeathDetective Male LeadInvestigationMysterySuspenseThrillerDeath Of A WifeDetective FictionDisappearanceDramaRomance

Like Tokyo Vice, this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Death, Detective Male Lead, Investigation, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 37% similarity match.

Detective Zhao Yi Chen's pregnant wife, Hu Jia Ying, vanishes suddenly, leaving only an 11-second distress call. Nearly a decade later, he is led to a stranger's house by a letter, discovering that his wife passed away a year prior and left behind a silent 9-year-old daughter. The series delves into Zhao Yi Chen's emotional journey with Hu Jia Ying and his quest to unravel the mysterious circumstances surrounding her death, unveiling shocking revelations about her past.

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The Truth (2020)(凶案现场)

2020China
Novel AdaptationDeathDetective Male LeadInvestigationMysterySuspenseThrillerDetective FictionMurderRevengeSmart Male LeadWeb Series

Like Tokyo Vice, this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Death, Detective Male Lead, Investigation, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 37% similarity match.

The ongoing investigation into a homicide from a decade ago exposes the depths of human depravity and reveals a carefully orchestrated act of vengeance. Feng Lang, a brilliant detective, uncovers a disturbing plot linked to a pharmaceutical company from the past while working on various cases. Teaming up with the youthful officer Fan Yun and a team of investigators, they must use their intellect and determination to unravel the enigma.

Recommendation: Not a Murder Story similar to Tokyo Vice
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Not a Murder Story(非殺人小說)

2024Taiwan
CrimeInvestigationMysterySuspenseThriller

Like Tokyo Vice, this drama also features Crime, Investigation, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 36% similarity match.

Dong, a hopeful actor who is presented with a rare chance for stardom, wakes up next to a deceased woman named Meng. With no recollection of the previous night, Dong is determined to overcome this obstacle. He cleans the area and stages it to look like a failed robbery, inadvertently leaving behind evidence. As the police investigate the crime scene, it becomes clear that all the tenants in the building are harboring secrets. Identifying the cause of Meng's death proves challenging, as each person appears to have a possible motive for the murder.

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Red Poppy(红罂粟)

2004China
CrimeInvestigationMysterySuspenseThriller

Like Tokyo Vice, this drama also features Crime, Investigation, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 36% similarity match.

Recommendation: Wind Chime similar to Tokyo Vice
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Wind Chime(示铃录)

2016China
Novel AdaptationInvestigationMysterySuspenseThriller

Like Tokyo Vice, this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Investigation, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 36% similarity match.

The narrative centers around Ji Tang Tang, who uses her unique abilities and specialized tools to unravel mysteries on behalf of the deceased. Once a cheerful girl surrounded by loving parents, she tragically lost them one fateful night. Fearing connection with others, she has roamed alone for four years, growing into a strong and self-reliant individual unafraid of danger. Yue Feng, a righteous companion, stands by her side as she navigates through her adventures. Extracted from Wei Yu's novel "The Voice of Death" ( ).

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The Doll Master (2017)(人偶师)

2017China
DeathDetective Male LeadInvestigationMysterySuspenseThrillerDetective FictionDramaMurder

Like Tokyo Vice, this drama also features Death, Detective Male Lead, Investigation, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 35% similarity match.

In reality, every individual on this planet is like a marionette, with invisible strings controlling their actions. Two decades ago, the renowned psychologist Ouyang Qiu, along with his friend and colleague Ruan Haotian, traveled to Dawn City for a confidential research project. Tragically, Ouyang met his demise by falling from a building, while Dr. Ruan vanished under mysterious circumstances. Subsequently, the project was abruptly terminated. Fast forward twenty years, Ouyang Qiu's son, Ouyang Yiming, has grown up and joined a specialized SCI Team as an agent. When a gruesome mutilation case arises in Dawn City, Ouyang Yiming takes it upon himself to investigate. However, just as he nears a breakthrough, the perpetrator takes their own life, prompting Ouyang to delve deeper into the mystery. As the investigation unfolds, it becomes apparent that Pandora's Box is on the verge of being opened... (Q1Q2)

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The Lie Detective(谎言真探)

2021China
Based On A True StoryDeathInvestigationMysterySuspenseThrillerMurderPolice Department SettingWeb Series

Like Tokyo Vice, this drama also features Based On A True Story, Death, Investigation, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 35% similarity match.

Twelve years ago, a series of murders shocked the city as the victims, all belonging to the lower class, were discovered in isolated locations. It is suspected that the same individual is behind these crimes, but due to their cunning nature, the case remains unsolved. After relentless investigations and gathering of evidence, the authorities gradually identified the prime suspect. Tragically, while on his way to meet his daughter Ling Ran, the detective Ling Bin was killed in the line of duty while pursuing the suspect. Fast forward twelve years, Ling Bin's daughter Ling Ran (portrayed by Yu Nan) works at the Polygraph Center within the Technical Division of the Criminal Police Detachment. Utilizing polygraph technology, she successfully cracked several major cases and gained recognition. Working alongside Chen Hu, the head of the Interpol Detachment Crime Unit (played by Xing Jiadong), the two partners, despite differing approaches to solving criminal investigations, share a deep understanding but are faced with a series of enigmas. Based on a true story, this series was produced by Xiaoran Pictures and Kujing Pictures, starring Yu Nan and Xing Jiadong in their second collaboration after many years.

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Hanzai Shokogun Season 2(犯罪症候群 Season 2)

2017Japan
Novel AdaptationDetective Male LeadInvestigationMysterySuspenseThrillerDetective FictionMiniseriesRevenge

Like Tokyo Vice, this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Detective Male Lead, Investigation, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 35% similarity match.

Season 2 of the show centers around Kaburagi, who was in a relationship with Muto's sister in the past

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Phoenix Rising(蘭花劫)

2008Hong Kong
CrimeDeathInvestigationMysterySuspenseThrillerDramaMurderPrison Setting

Like Tokyo Vice, this drama also features Crime, Death, Investigation, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 35% similarity match.

Crystal, Louisa, and Leila grew up as siblings after being orphaned at a young age. Each of them was adopted into different families with diverse backgrounds. When Louisa was imprisoned for a crime she committed, Crystal took the blame to protect her sister. Leila, known for her kindness, attempted to help by falsifying evidence but ended up being incarcerated as well. Tensions between the three sisters and the prison owner escalate, leading to a desire for revenge. This series delves into the underworld of women in prison, exploring their struggles and conflicts.

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Shotai(正体)

2022Japan
Novel AdaptationDeathInvestigationMysterySuspenseThrillerMiniseriesMurderPrisoner Male Lead

Like Tokyo Vice, this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Death, Investigation, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 35% similarity match.

Kaburagi Keiichi was taken into custody on suspicion of murder and given the death penalty. He managed to escape from prison during transport, but instead of fleeing, he helped the individuals he encountered in his hiding spot. As these individuals discovered Kaburagi's identity as a death row escapee, they questioned whether he was truly a killer.

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Tokyo Vice Season 2(TOKYO VICE Season2)

2024Japan
Novel AdaptationCrimeInvestigationMysterySuspenseThrillerCo-producedDramaMiniseries

Like Tokyo Vice, this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Crime, Investigation, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 35% 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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Bluetick(已讀不回)

2018Hong Kong
Novel AdaptationDeathInvestigationMysterySuspenseThrillerCo-producedFuneralMurder

Like Tokyo Vice, this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Death, Investigation, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 35% similarity match.

Join the suspenseful journey of ten strangers at a funeral who are entangled in a web of mystery and danger

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Mottomo Tooi Ginga SP(最も遠い銀河)

2013Japan
Novel AdaptationDeathInvestigationMysterySuspenseThrillerDramaMiniseriesMurder

Like Tokyo Vice, this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Death, Investigation, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 35% 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.

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Onna no Naka ni Iru Tanin(女の中にいる他人)

2017Japan
Novel AdaptationDeathInvestigationMysterySuspenseThrillerFamilyMiniseriesMurder

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Tanuma Yuriko is a homemaker residing with her spouse Kazuo, their two kids, and mother-in-law Hatsue. When Saori, the spouse of Kazuo's friend Kusumoto Masafumi, is found murdered, Kazuo admits to having an affair with her. Yuriko suspects him of being responsible for Saori's death. Despite Kazuo's attempt to turn himself in to the authorities, Yuriko stops him, choosing to conceal his crime to maintain their family's tranquility. As Yuriko grapples with the situation, a newfound determination to protect her family emerges within her.

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Yuganda Hamon(歪んだ波紋)

2019Japan
Novel AdaptationDeathReporter Male LeadSuicideSuspenseThrillerDramaMiniseriesNews Station Setting

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Sawamura Masahiko works as a journalist for the local newspaper Shin Kanagawa Nippo. One day, he comes across a lead on a hit-and-run incident involving Morimoto Atsukoa, the widow of the deceased. Masahiko is thrilled to have uncovered this story, his first major scoop in a while. However, it is later revealed that the information was fabricated by his colleague Kirino Hiroshi. Masahiko's university friend Mitazono, who is now the chief editor of an online news platform, helps him uncover the truth. As Masahiko tries to track down Kirino, he is approached by Oga Masakazu, a former journalist and a close friend of Masahiko's father Ippei. Oga is investigating the possibility that the suicide of their former colleague Kakiuchi Tomonari was linked to a false story published 15 years ago.

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Otto yo, Shinde Kurenai ka(夫よ、死んでくれないか)

2025Japan
Novel AdaptationDeathInvestigationMysterySuspenseThrillerDramaMurderRevenge

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As they entered their late thirties, Komoto Maya, Kagami Riko, and Sakaki Yurika realized they regretted marrying for the sake of happiness. They started to feel the limitations of their careers and questioned the direction of their lives. These three college classmates often went out for drinks together, sharing complaints about their husbands and releasing their pent-up frustrations. One fateful evening, Maya and Riko were summoned to Yurika's home, where she shockingly confessed, "I have killed my husband!" Subsequently, Maya's husband mysteriously disappeared, setting off a chain of events that would alter the destinies of these three women. Thus begins the tale of their vengeance as they strive to reclaim the happiness stolen from them by their marriages.

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When a Snail Falls in Love(如果蜗牛有爱情)

2016China
Novel AdaptationCrimeDetective Male LeadInvestigationMysterySuspenseThrillerCalm Female LeadCalm Male LeadCrybaby Female LeadSismanceSlow Burn RomanceSmart Female Lead

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In the novel "When A Snail Loves" by Ding Mo, Detective Ji Bai is tasked with training a new recruit named Xu Xu, who specializes in understanding others' thoughts but struggles with social interactions. Despite her lack of physical prowess, particularly in running, Ji Bai is impressed by her profiling skills. As they work together on investigations, the teacher-student duo gradually develop romantic feelings for each other.

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Dying Eye(ダイイング・アイ)

2019Japan
Novel AdaptationDeathInvestigationMysterySexual ContentSuspenseThrillerAmnesiaBar SettingBartender Male LeadCar AccidentInchoate CrimeRomance

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Amemura Shinsuke, a bartender, is assaulted by an unknown individual which results in him losing some of his memories. As he unravels the truth, Shinsuke discovers his involvement in the tragic death of Kishinaka Minae in a car accident, leading to her husband Reiji committing suicide after attacking him. Despite being advised to move on from the past, Shinsuke becomes suspicious of the events surrounding the accident. One stormy night, a mysterious woman dressed in mourning attire emerges, dragging him into a realm of chaos, whether real or perceived.

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Ryojin no Ono(両刃の斧)

2022Japan
Novel AdaptationDeathDetective Male LeadInvestigationMysterySuspenseThrillerDetective FictionDramaMiniseriesMurderPolice Officer Male LeadRevenge

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Detective Shibasaki Sachio's daughter, who was a member of the First Investigation Division, is tragically murdered. Together with Kawasumi Shigekatsu, a young detective who looks up to Shibasaki as a mentor, they try to uncover the truth behind the heinous crime. Despite their efforts, the case remains unsolved. Fast forward 15 years, Shibasaki is now retired and caring for his sick wife, Miwako. Things take a turn when a new unit is formed to reinvestigate cold cases, with Kawasumi joining the team. As they revisit the case, a suspect emerges, leading Shibasaki to seek justice on his own. A fateful phone call sets off a chain of events that ultimately lands him in a difficult situation. (jdramas.wordpress.com)

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Take What to Save You My Love(拿什么拯救你,我的爱人)

2011China
Novel AdaptationDeathInvestigationMysterySuspenseThrillerHeiress LeadLawyer Male LeadMurderRomance

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Talented attorney Han Ding successfully captures the heart of wealthy heiress Luo Jing Jing, only to find himself caught up in a murder investigation linked to her former flame, Long Xiao Yu. Derived with some modifications from the book "Na Shen Me Zheng Jiu Ni, Wo De Ai Ren" by Hai Yan.

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National Heroes(国门英雄)

2011China
Detective Male LeadInvestigationMysterySuspenseThrillerDetective Fiction

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Centers on the inquiry into the "506 Extraordinary Magnesium Smuggling Case"

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Infernal Affairs Season 3(無間道3)

2017China
CrimeInvestigationMysterySuspenseThrillerAction

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No Way for Stumer(伪钞者之末路)

2019China
CrimeInvestigationMysterySuspenseThrillerAction

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Diverging from the typical law enforcement storyline, a Chinese television series showcases a group of investigators who are willing to make significant sacrifices in order to combat the circulation of fake currency. When a new type of undetectable counterfeit bills emerges, police captain Qi Tian takes charge of the investigation with the help of his colleagues Xiang Bei and Wei Xian Yu. Caught in the midst of the operation is Xiang Bei's brother-in-law Tang Song, who succumbs to the allure of quick riches and becomes involved in the production of fake money. As it becomes evident that there are multiple sources of counterfeit currency, a specialized task force is assembled to apprehend all those responsible.

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Desire Catcher(无眠之境)

2023China
Novel AdaptationCrimeDetective Male LeadInvestigationMysterySuspenseThrillerCold CaseFriendshipGaslightingHypnosisPsychologicalPsychological ManipulationWeb Series

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Lu Feng Ping is highly respected in the field of hypnotism. When a string of crimes believed to be committed under hypnosis startle the city, law enforcement seeks his assistance. Officer Luo Fei, who is handling the investigation, initially doubts Feng Ping but eventually agrees to collaborate with him. Despite their initial wariness, they uncover a connection to a long-standing unsolved case. Their investigation leads them to a secretive organization with sinister ties, bringing them closer to resolving both past and present mysteries.

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Qros no Onna(Qrosの女)

2024Japan
Novel AdaptationInvestigationMysteryReporter Male LeadSuspenseThrillerComedyEntertainment IndustryMiniseriesSupportive Sibling

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Kuriyama Koji works as an entertainment journalist for the publication Weekly Kindai, consistently uncovering exclusive stories. He believes he is revealing hidden truths about celebrities that the public craves. Despite the increase in sales for Weekly Kindai thanks to his scoops, Koji views the public's consumption of gossip stories with skepticism. One day, he encounters a mysterious woman featured in an advertisement for the fashion brand Qros, leading to an unexpected turn of events.

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Day and Night Season 2(白夜破晓)

2024China
CrimeInvestigationMysterySuspenseThrillerWeb Series

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The narrative revolves around twin siblings, Guan Hong Feng and Guan Hong Yu, who find themselves entangled in a tragic family murder. They join forces with various parties to uncover the truth behind the 213 family massacre and triumph over the criminal organization lurking in the shadows.

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The Abyss(灭罪)

2025China
CrimeInvestigationMysterySuspenseThrillerWeb Series

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After experiencing the killing of his father and the vanishing of his mother, Ning Zhen finds himself entangled in a dangerous puzzle once again when the mysterious symbol "Abyss" reemerges. With the past intersecting with the present, two different eras must reveal the reality to prevent a tragic recurrence.

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Mi Yu(谜语)

2025China
DeathInvestigationMysterySuicideSuspenseThrillerDramaFilmed VerticallyShort Length SeriesWeb Series

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Following her sister's tragic suicide, a note left behind triggers a series of suicides in the family

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Forensic Heroes Season 2(法證先鋒 2)

2008Hong Kong
CrimeDetective Male LeadInvestigationMysterySuspenseThrillerForensic Medical Examiner Male LeadForensic ScienceMultiple MainsRomance

Like Tokyo Vice, this drama also features Crime, Detective Male Lead, Investigation, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 33% similarity match.

The forensic department collaborates with law enforcement to resolve various cases. Tim Sir utilizes his vast expertise and unique techniques to gather essential evidence for solving seemingly unsolvable cases. His colleague and close friend Sam is also a skilled forensic scientist. Sam is preparing to wed his girlfriend Lam Ding Ding. Tim Sir is impressed by his friend Ivan's actions when he defuses a bomb during a critical situation after returning from England. Meanwhile, Ma Kwok Ying, a senior inspector in Hong Kong's anti-drug unit, leads a team in pursuit of a notorious drug kingpin, but the operation ends in a devastating explosion with severe consequences.

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A Life for a Life(借命而生)

2025China
CrimeInvestigationMysterySuspenseThrillerCyber Security

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During the 1980s, Du Xiang Dong, the top student at the police academy, was reluctantly placed in charge of a detention center. Following the escape of two suspects, one perished while the other managed to flee. Tormented by guilt, Du Xiang Dong hastily resigned from his position. Over the next two decades, he engaged in a battle of wits with the escaped suspect, Xu Wen Geng, each leading their own distinct lives and navigating the changing times through a strategic showdown.