Tsui no Sumika - Asian drama recommendation
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Tsui no Sumika(終の棲家)

2014Japan
DeathInvestigationMiniseriesMysteryReporter Female LeadSuspenseThriller

After earning her MBA from a university in the United States, Asakura Tomoko joined the local news team at a newspaper in Tokyo as a new reporter. Despite her proficiency in numbers, she lacks interest in empathizing with her interviewees. Her superiors perceive her as arrogant and inadequate due to her lack of humility. To change this perception, Tomoko decides to cover a story on home nursing care, drawing inspiration from her memories of her grandfather. However, she is taken aback by the harsh realities she encounters and uncovers a series of mysterious deaths among elderly individuals under such care.

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The Girls (2020)(女孩们在那年夏天)

2020China
InvestigationMiniseriesMysterySuspenseThriller

Like Tsui no Sumika, this drama also features Investigation, Miniseries, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 71% similarity match.

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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Sodom no Ringo(ソドムの林檎)

2013Japan
InvestigationMiniseriesMysterySuspenseThriller

Like Tsui no Sumika, this drama also features Investigation, Miniseries, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 71% similarity match.

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

Like Tsui no Sumika, this drama also features Investigation, Miniseries, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 71% similarity match.

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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Tokuso 9 Season 7(特捜9 season7)

2024Japan
InvestigationMiniseriesMysterySuspenseThriller

Like Tsui no Sumika, this drama also features Investigation, Miniseries, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 71% similarity match.

The Special Investigation Unit is comprised of team leader Kunikida Seiji and members Asawa Naoki, Komiyama Shiho, Aoyagi Yasushi, Yazawa Hideaki, Shindo Ryo, and Takao Yuma, all possessing distinct personalities. Despite their differences in age, career paths, personal lives, investigative perspectives, and work methods, they manage to work together due to the trust they have developed over time. While conflicts arise regularly, they are able to acknowledge their varying opinions and collaborate effectively. Additionally, the crimes they tackle are evolving with the changing times. The upcoming season will feature cases that mirror the present world and delve into the human dramas faced by the detectives as they strive to solve them in each episode.

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Tokuso 9 Final Season(特捜9 final season)

2025Japan
InvestigationMiniseriesMysterySuspenseThriller

Like Tsui no Sumika, this drama also features Investigation, Miniseries, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 71% similarity match.

Asawa Naoki, now a team leader engaged in "management training," encounters Kondo Yukio, a detective also in training. Kunikida Seiji, who was also there, mentions that Kondo serves as the section chief for Special Investigation Division 6. Despite both holding leadership roles, their personalities vastly differ from Naoki's. At that moment, the phones belonging to Naoki, Murase Shiho, Aoyagi Yasushi, Yazawa Hideaki, and Takao Yuma begin to ring simultaneously. A woman's body, stabbed and found on a bench in a park beneath a Ferris wheel, clutches a bouquet of wilted roses to her chest. From the call logs and messaging applications on their devices, four suspicious individuals are identified, prompting the other detectives, excluding Naoki, to pursue the suspects.

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Black Postman(ブラックポストマン)

2023Japan
DeathInvestigationMiniseriesMysterySuspenseThrillerMurderSerial Killings

Like Tsui no Sumika, this drama also features Death, Investigation, Miniseries, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 67% similarity match.

Once, there existed a special mailbox where children could seek justice against abusive adults. The Neverland Devil would punish these wrongdoers upon receiving a letter from a child. However, after a certain incident, the Neverland Devil vanished without a trace. A decade later, a man named Soejima Rikiya, who used to be a mail carrier but now works at a hospice, receives a cryptic message hinting at the Neverland Devil's return. In response, Soejima decides to return to his former job at the post office. Meanwhile, a murder victim is discovered by the river, with a note in their mouth suggesting the Neverland Devil's resurgence. Soejima Rikiya finds himself entangled in the investigation of this serial killer known as the Neverland Devil.

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Code(CODE浮士德遊戲)

2016Taiwan
InvestigationMiniseriesMysterySuspenseThrillerSci-Fi

Like Tsui no Sumika, this drama also features Investigation, Miniseries, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 63% similarity match.

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

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Keiji Yoshinaga Seiichi: Namida no Jikenbo(刑事吉永誠一 涙の事件簿)

2013Japan
InvestigationMiniseriesMysterySuspenseThrillerNovel Adaptation

Like Tsui no Sumika, this drama also features Investigation, Miniseries, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 63% 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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TENSHI TO AKUMA - Mikaiketsu Jiken Tokumei Koshouka(天使と悪魔 - 未解決事件匿名交渉課)

2015Japan
InvestigationMiniseriesMysterySuspenseThrillerPolice Department Setting

Like Tsui no Sumika, this drama also features Investigation, Miniseries, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 63% similarity match.

Makita Hikari serves as a police officer known for her sincere nature and trusting demeanor towards others. Despite her genuine personality, she often falls victim to deception by suspects, leading her to be reassigned to a mundane role in the cold case resource room. One day, an enigmatic individual named Chajima Ryunosuke emerges and introduces Hikari to the newly established Cold Case Anonymous Investigation Unit within the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department. This unit focuses on resolving unsolved cases by granting leniency to suspects in exchange for information on the main perpetrators. Interestingly, Ryunosuke Chajima himself is a cunning lawyer, and his reasons for joining the Cold Case Anonymous Investigation Unit remain a mystery.

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Da Capo Shimasen ka?(ダ・カーポしませんか?)

2023Japan
InvestigationMiniseriesMysterySuspenseThrillerDeath Game

Like Tsui no Sumika, this drama also features Investigation, Miniseries, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 63% similarity match.

A group of eight individuals burdened with significant debts find themselves in a dire situation with no way out. They receive an invitation from Ninomiya, a mysterious individual working for Mr. X, to participate in a risky "lottery game" at an abandoned hotel. The game puts both their lives and finances on the line. Who is Mr. X and what is the true intention behind this deadly game?

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Dai Byoin Senkyo Mae the Night Before(大病院占拠前 the night before)

2023Japan
InvestigationMiniseriesMysterySuspenseThrillerDetective Supporting Character

Like Tsui no Sumika, this drama also features Investigation, Miniseries, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 63% similarity match.

Six months prior to the occupation incident, Koichi is on a mission to uncover the hidden truths of Kaiseido Hospital. In the midst of their investigation, Koichi and Sagami break into Tajima Design Office, the architectural firm behind the hospital's design. Their goal is to retrieve blueprint data, but their plans are disrupted when three employees and a security guard unexpectedly appear. It appears that the police had been informed about the break-in and summoned the employees to provide information. However, as everyone boards the elevator, it suddenly stops and a mysterious gas is released, causing them to lose consciousness. Upon regaining consciousness, they are informed via a mysterious voice that the employees have been fitted with a deadly device around their necks and injected with poison. The voice then issues a chilling ultimatum: in order to escape the elevator alive, they must uncover the identity of the killer among them.

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Mikkoku wa Utau Season 2(密告はうたう2)

2024Japan
InvestigationMiniseriesMysterySuspenseThrillerDrama

Like Tsui no Sumika, this drama also features Investigation, Miniseries, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 63% 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.

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Schrodinger's Cat(薛丁格的貓)

2018Taiwan
InvestigationMiniseriesMysterySuspenseThrillerPsychological

Like Tsui no Sumika, this drama also features Investigation, Miniseries, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 63% similarity match.

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Mofuku no Rendezvous(喪服のランデヴー)

2000Japan
InvestigationMiniseriesMysterySuspenseThrillerNovel Adaptation

Like Tsui no Sumika, this drama also features Investigation, Miniseries, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 63% similarity match.

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

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

2025Japan
InvestigationMiniseriesMysterySuspenseThrillerNovel Adaptation

Like Tsui no Sumika, this drama also features Investigation, Miniseries, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 63% similarity match.

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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Gui An(诡案)

2015China
DeathInvestigationMiniseriesMysterySuspenseThrillerMurderPolice Officer Male LeadWriter Male Lead

Like Tsui no Sumika, this drama also features Death, Investigation, Miniseries, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 60% similarity match.

Former police officer turned mystery author, Han Bing, discovered a disturbing pattern as his high school classmates began to die in the same manner as the characters in his novels. With suspicions mounting, Han Bing delved deeper into uncovering the dark secrets lurking behind the scenes.

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Kasouken no Onna Season 20(科捜研の女 Season 20)

2020Japan
DeathInvestigationMiniseriesMysterySuspenseThrillerForensic ScienceMedicalMurder

Like Tsui no Sumika, this drama also features Death, Investigation, Miniseries, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 60% similarity match.

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Renzoku Satsujinki Kaeru Otoko(連続殺人鬼カエル男)

2020Japan
DeathInvestigationMiniseriesMysterySuspenseThrillerIllnessMurderSerial Killings

Like Tsui no Sumika, this drama also features Death, Investigation, Miniseries, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 60% similarity match.

The lifeless body of a woman is discovered wrapped in a beige sheet and suspended from the roof of a dilapidated apartment building. A note claiming responsibility for the act is attached to the sheet, stating, "Today, I caught a frog and experimented with a bagworm." This peculiar incident captures the attention of the media. Kotegawa Kazuya, a rookie detective, and the experienced Watase from the Saitama Prefectural Police's First Investigation Division are assigned to the case. Criminal psychiatry expert Omaezaki Munetaka notes the immaturity of the crime and suggests it may lead to more murders. As Kotegawa and Watase search for the perpetrator, another killing occurs, with a mutilated body found in a car trunk at a scrapyard. A similar message is left behind, instilling fear and confusion among the public. Can Kotegawa and Watase uncover the identity of the elusive "Frog Man" and bring him to justice?

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Shotai(正体)

2022Japan
DeathInvestigationMiniseriesMysterySuspenseThrillerNovel AdaptationMurderPrisoner Male Lead

Like Tsui no Sumika, this drama also features Death, Investigation, Miniseries, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 60% 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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Mottomo Tooi Ginga SP(最も遠い銀河)

2013Japan
DeathInvestigationMiniseriesMysterySuspenseThrillerNovel AdaptationDramaMurder

Like Tsui no Sumika, this drama also features Death, Investigation, Miniseries, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 60% 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
DeathInvestigationMiniseriesMysterySuspenseThrillerNovel AdaptationFamilyMurder

Like Tsui no Sumika, this drama also features Death, Investigation, Miniseries, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 60% similarity match.

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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Don't Let Me See(别让我看见)

2015China
InvestigationMysterySuspenseThriller

Like Tsui no Sumika, this drama also features Investigation, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 57% similarity match.

The drama follows a band of courageous and unknown volunteers who initiate a battle of wits and bravery against criminals to uphold justice

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Orange Code(橙色密码)

2015China
InvestigationMysterySuspenseThriller

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Tian Ji Mi(天机谜)

2016China
InvestigationMysterySuspenseThriller

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Anthology of Abnormal Events(非正常事件集)

2017China
InvestigationMysterySuspenseThriller

Like Tsui no Sumika, this drama also features Investigation, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 57% similarity match.

Zhong Kun, a young man who lived a normal life, experienced a major turning point at 25. He was puzzled by the unusual occurrences he frequently witnessed. With a strong sense of justice instilled in him by his aunt, Zhong Kun found himself unexpectedly joining the criminal investigation team. Teaming up with "computer expert" Shan Zi, he worked on solving challenging cases and delving into the mysterious circumstances surrounding his parents' death in a series of unique investigations.

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Links to Temptation(誘情轉駁)

2010Hong Kong
InvestigationMysterySuspenseThriller

Like Tsui no Sumika, this drama also features Investigation, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 57% similarity match.

The initial connection between lawyer Shing Wai Shun and exotic dancer Hung Long Kiu starts with a mobile phone. Kiu's behavior towards Shun has been inconsistent, leaving him feeling unsure about her intentions. Feeling suspicious, Shun decides to investigate discreetly. With the help of his friend Kwan Ho Ching, Shun discovers that Kiu is dating wealthy businessman Ko Wing Tai. When confronted by Shun, Kiu admits that she is after Tai's money and advises him to give up on her. It is revealed that a mysterious individual has been manipulating Kiu from the shadows.

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Red Eyes: Kanshi Sousa-han The First Mission(レッドアイズ 監視捜査班 The First Mission)

2021Japan
InvestigationMysterySuspenseThriller

Like Tsui no Sumika, this drama also features Investigation, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 57% similarity match.

This tale unfolds three months prior to the formation of KSBC. During Fushimi's absence, the trio of investigators at the Fushimi Detective Agency receive a message from Fushimi tasking them with looking into the case of a married woman named "Ishiyama Reiko". The client is Reiko's spouse, Takahiro, and they have a young child. As they delve into the investigation, they soon discover that things are not quite what they appear to be...

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Secretly Sweetly(달콤살콤 시즌1)

2022South Korea
InvestigationMysterySuspenseThriller

Like Tsui no Sumika, this drama also features Investigation, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 57% similarity match.

A private investigator has been hired by a group of eight mysterious artists to locate a hidden masterpiece in their works through solving puzzles. The artwork is valued at one billion dollars and was created by a renowned artist whose identity remains unknown.

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Secretly Sweetly Season 2(달콤살콤 시즌2)

2022South Korea
InvestigationMysterySuspenseThriller

Like Tsui no Sumika, this drama also features Investigation, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 57% similarity match.

A private detective has been assigned a new case by a group of mysterious artists. His objective is to examine their paintings and uncover a valuable masterpiece by solving various puzzles. The artwork is worth a billion dollars and was created by a renowned artist whose identity remains unknown.

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Lan Se Ma Ti Lian(蓝色马蹄莲)

2001China
InvestigationMysterySuspenseThriller

Like Tsui no Sumika, this drama also features Investigation, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 57% similarity match.

The narrative kicks off with a tragic incident where a group of children succumbs to a severe contagious illness. Ling Ruo Yu, a youthful deputy director at the State-owned Assets Supervision and Inspection Office (SASSO), discovers a shipment of cotton fabrics contaminated with the virus. As the investigation progresses, it reveals a web of internal and external collusion, organized fraud, misappropriation of state-owned assets, and other major criminal activities.

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Cloud Prison(云端)

2020China
InvestigationMiniseriesMysterySuspenseThrillerShort Length SeriesWeb Series

Like Tsui no Sumika, this drama also features Investigation, Miniseries, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 56% similarity match.

Zhang Yan is a young aspiring writer who yearns to achieve fame as a novelist. Despite facing rejection from both major publishing companies and small online platforms, he remains dedicated to his literary pursuits. The only source of comfort in his difficult journey is his loyal girlfriend Yinxia. Zhang Yan constantly fears the day when Yinxia may decide to leave him. One day, he stumbles upon a gripping autobiographical suspense novel on a website, which he cannot find anywhere else online. Unable to resist the temptation, Zhang Yan claims the novel as his own and it unexpectedly becomes a success. However, his girlfriend Yinxia decides to end their relationship as she cannot support the success of a stolen work. With a taste of fame and fortune, Zhang Yan becomes consumed by ambition and no longer desires his previous life of poverty.

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Criminal Profiler(画罪师)

2021China
DeathInvestigationMysterySuspenseThrillerHistoricalWeb Series

Like Tsui no Sumika, this drama also features Death, Investigation, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 56% similarity match.

After his Master passed away, the painter Cheng Ren was overcome with sorrow. He found a painting left behind by his Master and set out on a quest to uncover the hidden truth. Despite facing many challenges, Cheng Ren was determined to seek justice for the living and the deceased. Though initially appearing unrelated, the six cases he investigated were ultimately intertwined. Baidu

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Keiji no Genba Season 2(刑事の現場2 )

2009Japan
InvestigationMiniseriesMysterySuspenseThrillerDetective FictionDetective Male Lead

Like Tsui no Sumika, this drama also features Investigation, Miniseries, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 56% similarity match.

This tale follows a young detective and a seasoned detective who hold contrasting values, as they strive to maintain their professional integrity. Keigo is partnered with Umeki, an adept but obstinate detective on the verge of retiring. The story unfolds as the young detective navigates his career while clashing with Umeki, questioning whether to show compassion towards criminals or to treat them with animosity.

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The Appearance of the Murderer(凶手的样子)

2024China
DeathInvestigationMysterySuspenseThrillerMurderWeb Series

Like Tsui no Sumika, this drama also features Death, Investigation, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 56% similarity match.

Haunted by the mysterious death of a fellow student, Lin Chuan dedicates a decade to uncovering the truth. In parallel, Shen Xia and her sibling Shen Dong find themselves entangled in the criminal underbelly following a personal loss. Their fates collide, leading to a gripping narrative of justice versus crime, intertwined with themes of love, hatred, and vengeance. (Credit: TMDb)

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Brutally Young(十八年後的終極告白)

2020Hong Kong
DeathInvestigationMysterySuspenseThrillerCrimeMurder

Like Tsui no Sumika, this drama also features Death, Investigation, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 56% 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.

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Yokoyama Hideo Suspense Season 2(横山秀夫サスペンス 第2弾)

2011Japan
InvestigationMiniseriesMysterySuspenseThrillerNovel AdaptationAnthology

Like Tsui no Sumika, this drama also features Investigation, Miniseries, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 56% 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.

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Puzzle (2007)(パズル)

2007Japan
InvestigationMiniseriesMysterySuspenseThrillerSchool SettingYouth

Like Tsui no Sumika, this drama also features Investigation, Miniseries, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 56% similarity match.

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

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Koshonin(交渉人)

2008Japan
InvestigationMiniseriesMysterySuspenseThrillerNegotiator Female LeadPolice Department Setting

Like Tsui no Sumika, this drama also features Investigation, Miniseries, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 56% similarity match.

In a contemporary society where violent crimes are increasing, there exists a team dedicated to resolving cases without resorting to violence. This team is the Special Investigation Team (SIT) of the metropolitan police. Unlike other units that intervene after a crime has occurred, the SIT operates on-site as crimes are unfolding. They engage in high-risk missions, confronting criminals and skillfully negotiating with them. Due to the strict police hierarchy that limits negotiators' actions, the SIT is predominantly male and operates under strict discipline. Despite being a minority as a female negotiator, Usagi Reiko fearlessly battles on the front lines, challenging both criminals and the constraints within her organization.

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Keiji no Genba(刑事の現場 )

2008Japan
InvestigationMiniseriesMysterySuspenseThrillerDetective FictionDetective Male Lead

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In a television series, a new police officer joins forces with an experienced detective to form a strong bond while facing challenges together. Keigo begins working at a nearby police precinct and is paired with Shoichi, a seasoned detective who is reserved but kind-hearted and nearing the end of his career. The show depicts the growth of the young detective as he navigates his career alongside the veteran detective and others involved in their cases.

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Koshonin Season 2(交渉人 2)

2009Japan
InvestigationMiniseriesMysterySuspenseThrillerNegotiator Female LeadPolice Department Setting

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The latest season begins with a series of fatal occurrences linked to firearms distributed to different individuals by an individual referred to as "Summer Claus." These weapons appear to be from a set of 27 stolen guns, with 14 of them already distributed. Usagi and the SIT team must now retrieve the remaining 13 firearms before additional harm is done. (Tokyograph)

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Chase (2010)(チェイス~国税査察官~)

2010Japan
InvestigationMiniseriesMysterySuspenseThrillerDetective FictionDrama

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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
InvestigationMiniseriesMysterySuspenseThrillerDetective Supporting CharacterDrama

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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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Jikken Keiji Totori 2( 実験刑事トトリ 2)

2013Japan
InvestigationMiniseriesMysterySuspenseThrillerDetective FictionDetective Male Lead

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Totori Hiroshi, formerly a professor specializing in bionomics, made a career change by taking the MPD mid-career recruitment exams. Upon successfully passing the exams, he was delighted to be placed in Division 1. Despite a year having gone by, Totori's partner, Yasunaga Teppei, continues to struggle with the fact that Totori, as a rookie, is older and more experienced than him.

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64 (2015)(64)

2015Japan
InvestigationMiniseriesMysterySuspenseThrillerNovel AdaptationDrama

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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.

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Messiah: Eisei no Shou(メサイア -影青ノ章-)

2015Japan
InvestigationMiniseriesMysterySuspenseThrillerActionFantasy

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The narrative picks up where Shikkoku no Shou left off, featuring the key characters from the previous play. Haku and Eiri make a comeback to mentor the fresh batch of Sakura cadets. The unfolding drama delves deeper into the storyline and lays the groundwork for the upcoming stage play.

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Zero - Episode Zero(ゼロ エピソードZERO)

2018Japan
InvestigationMiniseriesMysterySuspenseThrillerDeath GameFriendship

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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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Kujaku no Dance, Dare ga Mita?(クジャクのダンス、誰が見た?)

2025Japan
InvestigationMiniseriesMysterySuspenseThrillerFather-Daughter RelationshipLife

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Yamashita Komugi, a college student, has been living with her father, a former police officer, following her mother's passing. Tragically, on Christmas Eve, Komugi's father was killed, leaving behind a cryptic note with the words "false accusation." A suspect was apprehended based on this clue. However, Komugi soon uncovers that the man accused of her father's murder is the son of a man her father had arrested 22 years ago for a similar crime. Teaming up with lawyer Matsukaze Yoshiteru, Komugi delves into the interconnected mysteries of the present and past. (DramaWiki)

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Fairy Valley Incident(神仙谷事件)

2012Taiwan
InvestigationMiniseriesMysterySuspenseThrillerCrimeDrama

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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
InvestigationMiniseriesMysterySuspenseThrillerActionDrama

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Yokoyama Hideo Suspense(横山秀夫サスペンス 第1弾)

2010Japan
InvestigationMiniseriesMysterySuspenseThrillerNovel AdaptationAnthology

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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 ).