Umi no Ue no Shinryoujo - Asian drama recommendation
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Umi no Ue no Shinryoujo(海の上の診療所 )

2013Japan
ComedyDoctor Male LeadDramaEccentric Male LeadMedicalSlight Romance

Doctor Kouta Sezaki operates on a mobile clinic that travels across the Seto Inland Sea. Despite his medical expertise, he has a tendency to develop strong feelings for women he encounters. During a visit to an island, Kouta becomes enamored with a local woman and becomes entangled in her medical issues, enlisting the help of others. However, his romantic advances are rebuffed, and he sadly continues his journey to the next destination.

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Recommendation: Will Being Love similar to Umi no Ue no Shinryoujo
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Will Being Love(台九線上的愛)

2009Taiwan
Doctor Male LeadDramaMedical

Like Umi no Ue no Shinryoujo, this drama also features Doctor Male Lead, Drama, and Medical themes with a 50% similarity match.

Recommendation: Love of Obstetrics and Gynecology similar to Umi no Ue no Shinryoujo
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Love of Obstetrics and Gynecology(爱的妇产科)

2014China
ComedyDoctor Male LeadDramaMedicalDoctor Female LeadHospital Setting

Like Umi no Ue no Shinryoujo, this drama also features Comedy, Doctor Male Lead, Drama, and Medical themes with a 50% similarity match.

Recommendation: Godhand Teru similar to Umi no Ue no Shinryoujo
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Godhand Teru(ゴッドハンド輝)

2009Japan
ComedyDoctor Male LeadDramaMedicalAdapted From A MangaDoctor Female LeadMiniseries

Like Umi no Ue no Shinryoujo, this drama also features Comedy, Doctor Male Lead, Drama, and Medical themes with a 44% similarity match.

The plot centers on a young man named Teru Mahigashi. Following the tragic death of his father, a skilled surgeon who saved Teru's life before passing away, Teru is determined to follow in his father's footsteps and become a remarkable surgeon dedicated to saving lives. Despite being inexperienced and clumsy at the hospital where he works, Teru surprises everyone with his exceptional surgical skills when faced with critical situations, thanks to his extraordinary "god hands."

Recommendation: Dr. Lifesaver similar to Umi no Ue no Shinryoujo
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Dr. Lifesaver(生命捕手)

2023Taiwan
Doctor Male LeadDramaMedicalDoctor Female Lead

Like Umi no Ue no Shinryoujo, this drama also features Doctor Male Lead, Drama, and Medical themes with a 43% similarity match.

Dr. Du displayed his exceptional medical skills, but faced a period of uncertainty following a tragedy two decades ago. After losing both his girlfriend and mentor in the same accident, Dr. Du decided to leave the disillusioning healthcare system and became an EMT at a small clinic. Despite his past guilt, he remained dedicated to saving lives through his work. Supported by his frenemy Dr. Lee and colleague Dr. Hsu during critical moments, Dr. Du navigated patient-provider relationships and differences in life values among his peers. He believed that true reform of the healthcare system could only occur from within. However, the unresolved mysteries surrounding the disaster from twenty years ago continued to impact his life.

Recommendation: Dr. Lifesaver Season 2 similar to Umi no Ue no Shinryoujo
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Dr. Lifesaver Season 2(生命捕手 第二季)

2024Taiwan
Doctor Male LeadDramaMedicalDoctor Female Lead

Like Umi no Ue no Shinryoujo, this drama also features Doctor Male Lead, Drama, and Medical themes with a 43% similarity match.

Dr. Du demonstrated his exceptional medical skills but faced the unpredictability of life during a catastrophe two decades ago. Following the tragic loss of his girlfriend and mentor in the same incident, Dr. Du left the dissatisfying healthcare system and transitioned to working as an EMT at a small clinic. Despite his lingering guilt, he remains dedicated to saving lives through his services. Surrounded by his complicated relationship with Dr. Lee and colleague Dr. Hsu, Dr. Du navigates patient-provider dynamics and differing perspectives on the value of life. He believes that the best way to improve the medical system is to actively participate in it once again. However, unresolved questions from the disaster twenty years ago continue to impact his life.

Recommendation: The 19th Medical Chart similar to Umi no Ue no Shinryoujo
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The 19th Medical Chart(19番目のカルテ)

2025Japan
Doctor Male LeadDramaMedicalAdapted From A Web Manga

Like Umi no Ue no Shinryoujo, this drama also features Doctor Male Lead, Drama, and Medical themes with a 43% similarity match.

Dr. Akira Tokushige serves as a general practitioner in a newly created department of general medicine at a hospital. This specialty represents the 19th addition to Japan's medical system, which was previously divided into 18 distinct specialties. Dr. Tokushige assesses his patients by considering their lifestyles, home situations, and mental well-being, irrespective of their age or gender. His most effective tool is not his surgical expertise or his ability to quickly diagnose illnesses, but rather his skill in questioning patients and attentively listening to their responses. At times, he can discern a deception concealed within a patient’s narrative. Through ongoing dialogues, he is able to identify the most suitable solutions and assist them in improving their quality of life.

Recommendation: Juui-san, Jiken desuyo similar to Umi no Ue no Shinryoujo
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Juui-san, Jiken desuyo(獣医さん、事件ですよ)

2014Japan
Doctor Male LeadDramaMedicalAnimalVeterinarian Male Lead

Like Umi no Ue no Shinryoujo, this drama also features Doctor Male Lead, Drama, and Medical themes with a 38% similarity match.

Shiba Kentaro is a caring veterinarian located in a historic district of Tokyo. He goes beyond just providing medical care for animals by involving himself in the issues faced by pet owners and strives to offer assistance wherever he can.

Recommendation: General Hospital Season 2 similar to Umi no Ue no Shinryoujo
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General Hospital Season 2(종합병원 2)

2008South Korea
Doctor Male LeadDramaMedicalDoctor Female LeadHospital Setting

Like Umi no Ue no Shinryoujo, this drama also features Doctor Male Lead, Drama, and Medical themes with a 38% similarity match.

Jung Ha Yoon is a graduate student who has successfully completed the bar exam. Nevertheless, her journey is not over, as she aspires to specialize in medical malpractice litigation. To gain relevant experience, she is employed at a hospital, where she encounters various doctors practicing there.

Recommendation: My Girl Named Zhaodami similar to Umi no Ue no Shinryoujo
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My Girl Named Zhaodami(我家有个赵大咪)

2013China
ComedyDrama

Like Umi no Ue no Shinryoujo, this drama also features Comedy and Drama with a 33% similarity match.

Recommendation: Neng Ren Feng Tian Gui similar to Umi no Ue no Shinryoujo
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Neng Ren Feng Tian Gui(能人冯天贵)

2011China
ComedyDrama

Like Umi no Ue no Shinryoujo, this drama also features Comedy and Drama with a 33% similarity match.

"Neng Ren Feng Tian Gui" narrates the journey of a countryside farmer who ventures into the urban landscape in pursuit of a brighter future

Recommendation: Xun Zhao Lu Shan Lian similar to Umi no Ue no Shinryoujo
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Xun Zhao Lu Shan Lian(寻找庐山恋)

2006China
ComedyDrama

Like Umi no Ue no Shinryoujo, this drama also features Comedy and Drama with a 33% similarity match.

Recommendation: We Love You, Mr. Jin similar to Umi no Ue no Shinryoujo
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We Love You, Mr. Jin(金太狼的幸福生活)

2012China
ComedyDrama

Like Umi no Ue no Shinryoujo, this drama also features Comedy and Drama with a 33% similarity match.

Is it possible to have a happy life when your parents disapprove of your partner? Mi Xiao, a journalist for a news agency in Beijing, falls in love with Jin Liang, a gynecologist. Despite her mother's objections to marrying a non-native Beijing resident, Xiao Mi is determined to be with Liang. However, when living with Liang's father proves to be challenging, Xiao Mi's mother refuses to sit idly by.

Recommendation: Four Literary Masters similar to Umi no Ue no Shinryoujo
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Four Literary Masters(江南四大才子)

2014China
ComedyDrama

Like Umi no Ue no Shinryoujo, this drama also features Comedy and Drama with a 33% similarity match.

Set in the early 1500s during the Ming Dynasty, "The Four Scholars of Jiangnan" depicts a time when the Zhengde Emperor ruled recklessly and foolishly. The emperor's eunuchs, under the leadership of the influential Liu Jin, are increasing their power as the emperor's authority wanes. It falls upon the four scholars from Jiangnan to prevent the corrupt officials from causing more harm to the nation and its people.

Recommendation: Obstetrician similar to Umi no Ue no Shinryoujo
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Obstetrician(产科医生)

2014China
DramaMedical

Like Umi no Ue no Shinryoujo, this drama also features Drama and Medical with a 33% similarity match.

Recommendation: Our Second Child similar to Umi no Ue no Shinryoujo
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Our Second Child(二胎)

2014China
ComedyDrama

Like Umi no Ue no Shinryoujo, this drama also features Comedy and Drama with a 33% similarity match.

Tang Qiao Fei is facing an unplanned pregnancy with her second child. While she desires to keep the baby, her mother opposes the idea. Ye Qing and her spouse are conflicted over the decision of starting a family.

Recommendation: Medical Shop similar to Umi no Ue no Shinryoujo
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Medical Shop(医馆笑传)

2015China
ComedyDramaMedicalHistoricalHistorical FictionMing Dynasty

Like Umi no Ue no Shinryoujo, this drama also features Comedy, Drama, and Medical themes with a 33% similarity match.

The narrative follows a collection of doctors who appear to be entertaining in the Ming Dynasty's capital. Teaming up with the assassin from the East Factory and the West Factory, they create an enchanting group of detectives. Collaborating, they unravel a comical mystery tale.

Recommendation: The Dream Come True similar to Umi no Ue no Shinryoujo
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The Dream Come True(美梦成真)

2015China
ComedyDrama

Like Umi no Ue no Shinryoujo, this drama also features Comedy and Drama with a 33% similarity match.

During her college years, she eagerly pursued a charming senior, only to be harshly rejected and publicly embarrassed. Several years later, they crossed paths once more, with him now being her superior at work. With a newfound determination, she sets out to win his heart this time around. Love and animosity are merely fleeting emotions. As the suave boss encounters the materialistic girl, how will they navigate the drama within the shopping mall and the complexities of love?

Recommendation: Medical Shop Season 2 similar to Umi no Ue no Shinryoujo
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Medical Shop Season 2(医馆笑传2)

2016China
ComedyDramaMedicalHistoricalHistorical FictionMing Dynasty

Like Umi no Ue no Shinryoujo, this drama also features Comedy, Drama, and Medical themes with a 33% similarity match.

Recommendation: Deep Well Canteen similar to Umi no Ue no Shinryoujo
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Deep Well Canteen(深井食堂)

2016China
ComedyDrama

Like Umi no Ue no Shinryoujo, this drama also features Comedy and Drama with a 33% similarity match.

A collection of individuals frequent a cafe referred to as "Crazy Coffee".

Recommendation: Children's Hospital Pediatrician similar to Umi no Ue no Shinryoujo
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Children's Hospital Pediatrician(儿科医生)

2017China
ComedyDoctor Male LeadDramaMedicalBusinessDoctor Female LeadFriendshipRomanceSlice Of LifeYouth

Like Umi no Ue no Shinryoujo, this drama also features Comedy, Doctor Male Lead, Drama, and Medical themes with a 33% similarity match.

The story revolves around the romantic relationship between two doctors, Tang Yujia and Shen He, who are secretly married. Tang Yujia's father arranges a blind date for her with Yu Xi, putting pressure on their hidden love affair. Tang Yujia eventually musters the courage to reveal to her father that she is dating Shen He, but her father disapproves and demands they end their relationship. Despite facing challenges from their personal lives and families, Shen and Tang must navigate the obstacles to determine whether they will stay together or part ways in the end.

Recommendation: Po Jian Ji Zhi Zhong Er Jiao Yuan similar to Umi no Ue no Shinryoujo
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Po Jian Ji Zhi Zhong Er Jiao Yuan(破繭記之中二校園)

2017China
ComedyDrama

Like Umi no Ue no Shinryoujo, this drama also features Comedy and Drama with a 33% similarity match.

The narrative follows a collection of freshman students hailing from various parts of the globe, each harboring individual aspirations, as they enact amusing, peculiar, romantic, heartwarming, and captivating tales within the university setting. Douban

Recommendation: Yangtze Town's Springtime similar to Umi no Ue no Shinryoujo
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Yangtze Town's Springtime(新万家灯火)

2018China
ComedyDrama

Like Umi no Ue no Shinryoujo, this drama also features Comedy and Drama with a 33% similarity match.

Recommendation: Dian Nao Wa Wa similar to Umi no Ue no Shinryoujo
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Dian Nao Wa Wa(电脑娃娃)

2008China
ComedyDrama

Like Umi no Ue no Shinryoujo, this drama also features Comedy and Drama with a 33% similarity match.

The drama depicts the lives of three unique children - Zhuang Zhuang, Xiao Bin, and Sha Sha, known as the "Computer Dolls," as they navigate their family dynamics

Recommendation: The Doctor (2005) similar to Umi no Ue no Shinryoujo
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The Doctor (2005)(大熊醫師家)

2005Taiwan
ComedyDrama

Like Umi no Ue no Shinryoujo, this drama also features Comedy and Drama with a 33% similarity match.

Recommendation: Er Long Hu Love Story 2020 similar to Umi no Ue no Shinryoujo
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Er Long Hu Love Story 2020(二龙湖爱情故事2020)

2020China
ComedyDrama

Like Umi no Ue no Shinryoujo, this drama also features Comedy and Drama with a 33% similarity match.

Upon Zhang Li Dong's return to Erlong Lake Village to establish a business, he and Wang Chun Hua achieve remarkable success in managing Lidongxi Restaurant. Zhang Li Dong's innovative ecological aquaculture concept gains significant attention at a township government conference, leading to both recognition and financial backing. After discussing recent developments with Wang Chun Hua, they make the decision to invest in fish farming to improve the livelihoods of their fellow villagers while preserving Erlong Lake's ecological balance. Meanwhile, Ai Qing Qing, who has returned to the village after studying abroad to conduct research on gray cranes, develops a favorable opinion of Zhang Li Dong, causing Wang Chun Hua to feel jealous. The situation becomes more complicated when Zhang Li Dong's ex-wife reappears, expressing a desire to reconcile.

Recommendation: Golden Years similar to Umi no Ue no Shinryoujo
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Golden Years(黄金歲月)

2021Taiwan
ComedyDrama

Like Umi no Ue no Shinryoujo, this drama also features Comedy and Drama with a 33% similarity match.

Recommendation: Black Pean Season 2 similar to Umi no Ue no Shinryoujo
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Black Pean Season 2(ブラックペアン シーズン2)

2024Japan
Doctor Male LeadDramaMedicalNovel AdaptationHospital SettingMiniseries

Like Umi no Ue no Shinryoujo, this drama also features Doctor Male Lead, Drama, and Medical themes with a 33% similarity match.

Taking place six years after Tokai Seishiro's departure from Tojo University, the story follows Amagi Yukihiko, a renowned surgeon known for his exceptional skills in influencing people and handling finances

Recommendation: Doctor Eggs: Kenshui Arihara Ryohei similar to Umi no Ue no Shinryoujo
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Doctor Eggs: Kenshui Arihara Ryohei(ドクターエッグス~研修医・蟻原涼平~)

2021Japan
Doctor Male LeadDramaMedicalDoctor Female LeadHospital SettingMiniseries

Like Umi no Ue no Shinryoujo, this drama also features Doctor Male Lead, Drama, and Medical themes with a 33% similarity match.

Recommendation: Shen Jing Feng Yun similar to Umi no Ue no Shinryoujo
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Shen Jing Feng Yun(神经风云)

2023China
ComedyDoctor Male LeadMedicalDoctor Female LeadHospital SettingWeb Series

Like Umi no Ue no Shinryoujo, this drama also features Comedy, Doctor Male Lead, and Medical themes with a 33% similarity match.

The interns start their internship at Yun Ding Kang Yuan, a private psychiatric facility. As they delve into their work, they become more familiar with the environment and gain insight into the minds of the patients. However, they soon discover a significant crisis within the hospital, which is surrounded by conflicting interests and hidden motives. Confronted with these obstacles, the interns must navigate through complex relationships and conflicts in order to make tough decisions and pave their own way forward.

Recommendation: Police Story similar to Umi no Ue no Shinryoujo
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Police Story(江城警事)

2017China
ComedyDrama

Like Umi no Ue no Shinryoujo, this drama also features Comedy and Drama with a 33% similarity match.

Yang Xian, a man of average appearance, enjoys cracking jokes

Recommendation: The Swimsuit Saga similar to Umi no Ue no Shinryoujo
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The Swimsuit Saga(乘风踏浪)

2024China
ComedyDramaSlight RomanceBusinessFamilyLife

Like Umi no Ue no Shinryoujo, this drama also features Comedy, Drama, and Slight Romance themes with a 33% similarity match.

Recommendation: My Doctor similar to Umi no Ue no Shinryoujo
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My Doctor(我家的医生)

2025China
Doctor Male LeadMedical

Like Umi no Ue no Shinryoujo, this drama also features Doctor Male Lead and Medical with a 33% similarity match.

22-year-old Guan Xu reconnects with his long-lost brother, Zhao Dong Cheng, at a local hospital in Xingcheng. As they navigate their complicated relationship, Guan Xu forms close connections with the hospital employees and is inspired by the small "miracles" he witnesses daily. Through his experiences with work, friendship, and romance, Guan Xu undergoes a profound transformation in his perspectives on life and family. (TMDb)

Recommendation: No Good Either Way similar to Umi no Ue no Shinryoujo
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No Good Either Way(衝呀!瘦薪兵團)

2012Hong Kong
ComedyDrama

Like Umi no Ue no Shinryoujo, this drama also features Comedy and Drama with a 33% similarity match.

Product designer ALEX MO NGA LIK (Ruco Chan) and marketing director STEVE MAN KA WAH (Louis Yuen) share a close bond like brothers. Despite earning praise from their boss KO WAI TING (Stephen Au), their hopes for a promotion are dashed by the authoritarian behavior of general director VIOLET CHE WING HAN (Florence Kwok). Disillusioned with the company due to the "Boss's Ten Faults", STEVE teams up with his Indian friend INTERPAL SINGSIU LUNG (Q Bobo) to start a private business. Adding to their challenges, ALEX's girlfriend NING LING JING (Kristal Tin) joins the company, works under VIOLET, and gets promoted to manager. This leads to STEVE becoming a boss as well, resulting in changes in the work environment where both STEVE and LING start exhibiting behavior that contradicts the "Boss's Ten Faults". Impulsive "Post-80" MO KIN YEE (Natalie Tong) rushes to buy a home and accidentally purchases a haunted house. Shortly after, she meets YIU YI LONG (Jason Chan), whom she initially believes is the perfect match but later realizes he is not what he seems.

Recommendation: Shukan Maki Yoko similar to Umi no Ue no Shinryoujo
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Shukan Maki Yoko(週刊真木よう子)

2008Japan
ComedyDrama

Like Umi no Ue no Shinryoujo, this drama also features Comedy and Drama with a 33% similarity match.

A 13-episode series features Maki Yoko portraying various roles in standalone episodes. These roles include a wife, a hostess, and a student. Each episode presents a unique story and showcases a diverse range of styles, from comedy to gangster drama.

Recommendation: The Sky Is the Limit similar to Umi no Ue no Shinryoujo
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The Sky Is the Limit(緣份無邊界)

2000Hong Kong
ComedyDrama

Like Umi no Ue no Shinryoujo, this drama also features Comedy and Drama with a 33% similarity match.

Chow Kwok Ching was a man who lacked direction and constantly changed jobs in his thirties. Due to his mother's influence, Ching decided to join the police force, despite not excelling in his duties. He was eventually stationed at Sha Tau Kok on the border. Alongside this, Ching had a strained relationship with a mainland woman named Kam Lan, whom he viewed negatively. Lan, originally from Guangxi, had moved to Shenzhen with friends in search of work. After struggling to find employment, she resorted to working at a karaoke club where she met Wan Yau Choi. Lan believed Choi would marry her, so she gave him her savings for his education in England, only to never hear from him again. To support her child, Lan and her friends opened a fashion boutique in Chung Ying Street. She attempted to move on by dating Ching's friend Lau King Keung, but their relationship was unsuccessful due to their conflicting personalities. Meanwhile, Lan discovered her feelings for someone new.

Recommendation: Placebo Cure similar to Umi no Ue no Shinryoujo
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Placebo Cure(心理心裏有個謎)

2004Hong Kong
ComedyDramaMedicalLifePsychologicalRomance

Like Umi no Ue no Shinryoujo, this drama also features Comedy, Drama, and Medical themes with a 33% similarity match.

The series focuses on the professional roles of Wallace, Joe, and San as they assist patients in resolving psychological issues. Wallace works as a psychologist, Joe as a psychiatrist, and San as a feng shui consultant. Despite being best friends, Wallace and Joe have a complicated relationship with San, who has harbored feelings for Joe for two decades. Initially rejected by Joe, San watches as Joe enters a relationship with Carman, Wallace's receptionist, unaware of Carman's hidden secrets. When Joe realizes his true feelings for San, it is too late. Despite a rocky start, San and Wallace eventually bond and become close friends. Wallace also grapples with his own psychological struggles. Together, the trio collaborates to aid individuals in overcoming personal challenges related to mental health.

Recommendation: The White Flame similar to Umi no Ue no Shinryoujo
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The White Flame(紅衣手記)

2004Hong Kong
DramaMedical

Like Umi no Ue no Shinryoujo, this drama also features Drama and Medical with a 33% similarity match.

Charlie is a first-year nursing student who has a passion for working with children, leading her to pursue a career as a pediatric nurse. Her roommate, Crystal, comes from a wealthy family of doctors - her father and two brothers all practice medicine. Despite not being able to fulfill her dream of becoming a doctor, Charlie remains hopeful that she may still achieve this goal in the future.

Recommendation: Screen Play similar to Umi no Ue no Shinryoujo
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Screen Play(娛樂反斗星)

2001Hong Kong
ComedyDrama

Like Umi no Ue no Shinryoujo, this drama also features Comedy and Drama with a 33% similarity match.

Recommendation: Inbound Troubles similar to Umi no Ue no Shinryoujo
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Inbound Troubles(老表, 你好嘢 )

2013Hong Kong
ComedyDrama

Like Umi no Ue no Shinryoujo, this drama also features Comedy and Drama with a 33% similarity match.

HK native SZETO PAK YU is dedicated to managing a travel agency. Despite facing bankruptcy after helping his girlfriend with debts, he maintains a resilient attitude and continues to work towards a better future. His cousin KO YAU LAM, who grew up in China, moved to Hong Kong to pursue a singing career. Living together leads to cultural clashes, but also moments of humor. Over time, they learn to support and understand each other. PAK YU forms a bond with social worker KA PUI CHOI (Joey Meng) while assisting new immigrants. When PAK YU discovers his girlfriend's infidelity, CHOI stands by him during his emotional turmoil. LAM bravely embarks on his singing career, meeting a group of companions who struggle to find true friendship, as well as his birth mother. Whether from Hong Kong or Mainland China, everyone is simply striving for a happier life.

Recommendation: Come On, Cousin similar to Umi no Ue no Shinryoujo
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Come On, Cousin(老表,你好Hea!)

2014Hong Kong
ComedyDrama

Like Umi no Ue no Shinryoujo, this drama also features Comedy and Drama with a 33% similarity match.

After spending many years abroad, LAM TSOI-YEH returns to Hong Kong when his father, LAM CHI-WING, falls seriously ill. He becomes acquainted with the neighbors in his tenement building by chance, leading to a significant change in his life. Starting off at a supermarket, he later becomes a union leader and eventually runs for Legislative Election. Throughout these years, TSOI-YEH and his neighbors witness the transformations taking place in Hong Kong. His efforts to defend and advance labor rights bring him into conflict with YAU TIN, a wealthy heir. District Councilor CHAI TSAU-SHUI switches sides opportunistically, but her past relationship with a wealthy businessman is exposed. TSAU-SHUI's daughter, CHAI CHING-MAN, who was TSOI-YEH's first love, is forced by her mother to date KWOK PO, leading to a sheltered existence. Meanwhile, TSOI-YEH's younger sister, LAM SUET, faces repeated rejection in her pursuit of a singing career. Her boyfriend, MA LEI-AH, is willing to do anything to achieve fame and fortune, even if it means getting involved with married wealthy women. These events mirror real-life situations, showing that everyone has their own unique story regardless of their wealth, status, or political beliefs. As we each strive for our own goals in life, love, and career, and pursue our own dreams, we continue to uphold the spirit of Hong Kong: Never give up!

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Queen Divas(新抱喜相逢)

2014Hong Kong
ComedyDrama

Like Umi no Ue no Shinryoujo, this drama also features Comedy and Drama with a 33% similarity match.

HO SIU-LAN, born into a prestigious family, manages the affairs of Lin Enterprise with great skill. Her two sons, LIN CHI-SUM and LIN CHI-KIT, are in relationships with actresses from the entertainment industry, prompting SIU-LAN to push for their marriages. Her daughter-in-law KWOK FEI-FEI is known for her dramatic flair, while MAN CHOI-LING, the other daughter-in-law, is known for her comedic performances. The rivalry between the two daughters-in-law extends beyond showbiz to the family's grand estate. Despite appearing kind and loving, SIU-LAN harbors secrets that threaten to disrupt the family. The three women showcase their acting talents, leading to a series of humorous situations. When embezzlement is discovered within the company, the family faces a crisis that uncovers hidden truths and emotions.

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Sexpedia(大眾情性)

2015Hong Kong
ComedyDrama

Like Umi no Ue no Shinryoujo, this drama also features Comedy and Drama with a 33% similarity match.

Sex is a complex topic that involves communication, intimacy, family bonds, and philosophical aspects of life. It is essential to recognize the significance and impact of sex. The development of three unique characters was inspired by real-life situations. These characters include a male virgin who feels oppressed and believes he only has one opportunity for love, a girl with a sexual disability who doubts her worthiness of love, and a divorced man who is proud of his experiences but struggles to satisfy women. Their stories come together in a romantic comedy that explores the themes of sex and love.

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Tiger Mom Blues(親親我好媽)

2017Hong Kong
ComedyDrama

Like Umi no Ue no Shinryoujo, this drama also features Comedy and Drama with a 33% similarity match.

Cha Heung Sin, a mother who devotes herself full-time to her family, was raised by the strict first-generation tiger mom Ding Kwai Yin. Unintentionally, she establishes a set of strict rules resembling those of a monster for her two daughters, leading to resentment from her elder daughter Yim Sin Yue. This creates constant conflict between mother and daughter. Cha Heung Sin's husband, Yim Ha, usually acts as a peacemaker to alleviate the tension, but he is currently experiencing a mid-life crisis and is tempted to engage in an extramarital affair. As a result, the couple is on the verge of separation. Not only is Cha Heung Sin strict within her household, but she also exhibits a tough demeanor towards outsiders. She engages in heated arguments with Yuen Yuen at the parent-teacher association meetings. Fortunately, Man Ga Hei, a fearless disciplinary mistress, steps in to defuse the situation and eventually transforms the two tiger moms into friends who commiserate over the lesser-known challenges of being a tiger mom. While Cha Heung Sin wholeheartedly paves the way for her daughter to become successful, she discovers that Yim Sin Yue is in a relationship with Man Ga Hei's younger brother, Man Leung Hei. In response, Cha Heung Sin teams up with Man Ga Hei to intervene and break up the young couple. A long-held secret surfaces after being concealed for over a decade, pushing the mother-daughter relationship to the brink of collapse.

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Life on the Line(跳躍生命線)

2018Hong Kong
DramaMedical

Like Umi no Ue no Shinryoujo, this drama also features Drama and Medical with a 33% similarity match.

After losing his wife Cheung Wai Sum in a tragic hit-and-run incident, Chief Paramedic Mak Chay Tin now resides with his daughter Lok Yee, sister Oi Fa, and sister-in-law Cheung Ho Kei. The team faces challenges as young and ambitious paramedic Cheuk Ka Kit clashes with Chay Tin's way of life. Moreover, the team experiences increased pressure as Tam Ka Jun, the senior ambulance director, demands perfection and targets Ka Kit. Chay Tin, acting as a mediator, works tirelessly to foster unity and collaboration among team members. He aims to nurture exceptional paramedics who can save lives in the most difficult circumstances.

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The Learning Curve of a Warlord(大帥哥)

2018Hong Kong
ComedyDrama

Like Umi no Ue no Shinryoujo, this drama also features Comedy and Drama with a 33% similarity match.

In the turbulent period of the Warlord Era, a unique soldier experiences a stroke of good fortune and rises seven ranks to become a Marshal. Accompanied by his three foolish companions, they engage in various unconventional activities. Meanwhile, three fierce warlords are watching him closely like predators. Internally, he is uncertain if any of his three wives are acting as spies. Ultimately, a power struggle ensues, with bullets flying and conflicts arising among allies.

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My Life as Loan Shark(街坊財爺)

2019Hong Kong
ComedyDrama

Like Umi no Ue no Shinryoujo, this drama also features Comedy and Drama with a 33% similarity match.

Kent Chang, a notorious figure in the loan-shark industry, has always employed unethical tactics to manage his business and recover debts. Despite his wife, Maggie Siu, advising him to distance himself from the illicit business, Kent remains unapologetic. Detective Chris Lai, known for his strong sense of justice and aversion to wrongdoing, becomes interested in Kent's operations. One day, a life-changing event occurs when lightning strikes, prompting Kent to have a change of heart. He decides to give up his questionable practices, using his wealth to contribute to the community, transforming into a respected figure known as the "Neighbourhood Fortune Man."

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Blackjack ni Yoroshiku(ブラックジャックによろしく)

2003Japan
Doctor Male LeadDramaMedicalAdapted From A MangaHospital SettingMelodrama

Like Umi no Ue no Shinryoujo, this drama also features Doctor Male Lead, Drama, and Medical themes with a 33% similarity match.

Saito Eijiro, a graduate of the renowned Eidai Medical School, begins his training as a doctor at Eidai Hospital. Working under the guidance of Dr. Shiratori in the surgery department, Eijiro, alongside Dekune and Munekata, puts in long hours completing menial tasks for very little pay. To make ends meet, they take on additional part-time work at Seido Hospital, overseen by Dr. Hattori. Despite the challenging environment, Eijiro is inspired by his mentor Dr. Ushida and nurse Kaori. However, one night, Eijiro flees from the surgery, leaving a critically injured patient behind. This story sheds light on the struggles and complexities faced by intern doctors in the medical field.

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Kyoto e Okoshiyasu!(京都へおこしやす!)

2008Japan
ComedyDrama

Like Umi no Ue no Shinryoujo, this drama also features Comedy and Drama with a 33% similarity match.

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No Con Kid( ノーコン・キッド ~ぼくらのゲーム史~ )

2013Japan
ComedyDrama

Like Umi no Ue no Shinryoujo, this drama also features Comedy and Drama with a 33% similarity match.

45-year-old Reiji Watanabe pays a visit to his parents' residence, where they used to operate an arcade called "Game Center Watanabe." While reminiscing about the past, Reiji nostalgically recalls his friends Kido and Takano. In the early 1980s, their family's arcade was a popular spot frequented by locals, children, and working professionals alike. Reiji's friend Kido was a regular visitor who would spend most of his pocket money on the games available. Initially uninterested, Reiji's curiosity was piqued when he noticed a girl named Takano enjoying the games. Subsequently, Reiji and Kido engaged in friendly competition, forging a bond over their shared love for gaming. Throughout the years, from 1983 onwards, Reiji, Kido, and Takano shared many memorable moments, both positive and negative, while indulging in their favorite pastime together.

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Machigawarechatta Otoko( 間違われちゃった男 )

2013Japan
ComedyDrama

Like Umi no Ue no Shinryoujo, this drama also features Comedy and Drama with a 33% similarity match.

Yujiro Sawaki is not skilled at stealing, as his kind nature makes it difficult for him to commit crimes. One night, he and his brother Yasu attempt to break into a sushi restaurant near Kuramae Station, but they are caught and attacked. After a moment of reflection, they find themselves welcomed by the people at the restaurant, who mistake Yujiro for the renowned chef Teru who had left years ago. Despite their initial intentions to escape, Yujiro and Yasu end up forming connections with the people there.