Weekly Akakawa Jiro - Asian drama recommendation
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Weekly Akakawa Jiro(週刊 赤川次郎)

2007Japan
Adapted From A Short StoryAnthologyDramaInvestigationMystery

Based on the short stories "Weekly Akakawa Jiro" by the author Akagawa Jiro.

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Weekly Akakawa Jiro

Recommendation: Chinese Traditional Magic similar to Weekly Akakawa Jiro
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Chinese Traditional Magic(大戲法)

2012China
DramaInvestigationMystery

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YAOH - King of the Night(夜王(やおう))

2006Japan
DramaInvestigationMystery

Like Weekly Akakawa Jiro, this drama also features Drama, Investigation, and Mystery themes with a 60% similarity match.

Matoba Ryosuke transitions from his past life as a gang member to become a prominent figure in the host world, striving to achieve the top position within the club. (http://wiki.d-addicts.com)

Recommendation: Look Back in Anger similar to Weekly Akakawa Jiro
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Look Back in Anger(성난 얼굴로 돌아보라)

2000South Korea
DramaInvestigationMystery

Like Weekly Akakawa Jiro, this drama also features Drama, Investigation, and Mystery themes with a 60% similarity match.

Following the passing of his father, the oldest sibling, Dong Hoon, decides to become involved with a criminal organization. Meanwhile, his younger sister, Mi Na, frequently skips school. On the other hand, the youngest brother, Dong Jin, pursues a career as a detective. During a meal at a restaurant, Dong Hoon encounters a young woman named Jung Hee, and they quickly develop feelings for each other. Nevertheless, Dong Hoon eventually discovers that his significant other is the offspring of a competing underworld leader.

Recommendation: Gifts for Future similar to Weekly Akakawa Jiro
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Gifts for Future(未來商店)

2022China
AnthologyDramaInvestigationMysteryMiniseriesShort Length Series

Like Weekly Akakawa Jiro, this drama also features Anthology, Drama, Investigation, and Mystery themes with a 57% similarity match.

Tale of an enigmatic shop that specializes in resolving customers' issues

Recommendation: The Most Familiar Stranger similar to Weekly Akakawa Jiro
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The Most Familiar Stranger(最熟悉的陌生人)

2010China
DramaInvestigationMysteryWidower Male Lead

Like Weekly Akakawa Jiro, this drama also features Drama, Investigation, and Mystery themes with a 50% similarity match.

Following the passing of his spouse, Ding Han stumbles upon a significant secret that she had never revealed to him. As he delves deeper into unraveling this mystery, additional undisclosed truths and hidden secrets begin to surface...

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Hidden Tiger(臥虎)

2016China
DramaInvestigationMysteryCrime

Like Weekly Akakawa Jiro, this drama also features Drama, Investigation, and Mystery themes with a 50% similarity match.

Recommendation: The Identity of Father similar to Weekly Akakawa Jiro
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The Identity of Father(父親的身份)

2016China
DramaInvestigationMysteryWar

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Recommendation: Genuine Heroes similar to Weekly Akakawa Jiro
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Genuine Heroes(真心英雄)

2025China
AnthologyInvestigationMysteryWeb Series

Like Weekly Akakawa Jiro, this drama also features Anthology, Investigation, and Mystery themes with a 50% similarity match.

A collection of stories uncovering the untold narratives behind important cases, inspired by true-life heroes within five key legal and security organizations: public safety, prosecution, judiciary, justice, and state protection. (TMDb)

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Vigilante Force(智勇新警界)

2003Hong Kong
DramaInvestigationMysteryRomance

Like Weekly Akakawa Jiro, this drama also features Drama, Investigation, and Mystery themes with a 50% similarity match.

Recommendation: Missing You (2012) similar to Weekly Akakawa Jiro
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Missing You (2012)(幸福摩天輪)

2012Hong Kong
DramaInvestigationMysteryFamily

Like Weekly Akakawa Jiro, this drama also features Drama, Investigation, and Mystery themes with a 50% similarity match.

A team specializing in Search & Rescue operations is dedicated to locating missing individuals during times of war, natural disasters, or relocations. The team consists of the cautious and doubtful Hong Yu Fung, the cheerful and dynamic Si Yik Him, the articulate Sin Kit Jing, and computer expert Yeung Chi Kei, all under the leadership of the composed and logical team leader, Lo Man Tik. As they embark on their missions, they not only find fulfillment in their work, but also undergo personal growth and self-discovery. Fung, the newest member, collaborated effectively with Him and followed the necessary protocols to avoid giving false hope to those in need. Despite developing feelings for each other, Him was already in a relationship with Ting Pung Chi, who believed in spreading happiness to others through her own joy.

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Compete: Cartel Hunters(競爭之合謀有罪)

2022Hong Kong
DramaInvestigationMysteryMiniseries

Like Weekly Akakawa Jiro, this drama also features Drama, Investigation, and Mystery themes with a 50% similarity match.

Based on actual cases, the narratives in the series captivate viewers and raise awareness about relevant topics with their authentic storylines and characters. The focus of this show is on the members of the Investigation Team within the Commission, tackling a total of 4 different cases throughout the series.

Recommendation: Central Ikegami Police Season 2 similar to Weekly Akakawa Jiro
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Central Ikegami Police Season 2(こちら本池上署)

2003Japan
DramaInvestigationMysteryAdapted From A Manga

Like Weekly Akakawa Jiro, this drama also features Drama, Investigation, and Mystery themes with a 50% similarity match.

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

Recommendation: Central Ikegami Police Season 4 similar to Weekly Akakawa Jiro
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Central Ikegami Police Season 4(こちら本池上署)

2004Japan
DramaInvestigationMysteryAdapted From A Manga

Like Weekly Akakawa Jiro, this drama also features Drama, Investigation, and Mystery themes with a 50% similarity match.

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

Recommendation: Central Ikegami Police Season 3 similar to Weekly Akakawa Jiro
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Central Ikegami Police Season 3(こちら本池上署)

2004Japan
DramaInvestigationMysteryAdapted From A Manga

Like Weekly Akakawa Jiro, this drama also features Drama, Investigation, and Mystery themes with a 50% similarity match.

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

Recommendation: Central Ikegami Police Season 5 similar to Weekly Akakawa Jiro
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Central Ikegami Police Season 5(こちら本池上署)

2005Japan
DramaInvestigationMysteryAdapted From A Manga

Like Weekly Akakawa Jiro, this drama also features Drama, Investigation, and Mystery themes with a 50% similarity match.

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

Recommendation: Shiro to Kuro (2008) similar to Weekly Akakawa Jiro
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Shiro to Kuro (2008)(白と黒)

2008Japan
DramaInvestigationMysteryRomance

Like Weekly Akakawa Jiro, this drama also features Drama, Investigation, and Mystery themes with a 50% similarity match.

This tale follows a woman caught between two brothers with different personalities. Kamuro Reiko receives a marriage proposal from Kiryu Shogo, a genuine and idealistic man. However, on the same day, she is involved in a car accident. In a daze, she witnesses Akimoto Kazuha, Shogo's childhood friend, fleeing the scene. Reiko survives the crash and is cared for by Kazuha, who shows her great affection. This leads Reiko to suspect a connection between Kazuha and Shogo. Soon, Shogo's younger brother Masato enters the picture. Unlike his brother, Masato lives a hedonistic life. Despite her feelings for her fiance, Reiko cannot resist the temptation to uncover the truth and finds herself drawn to Masato. --Fuji TV

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Sennyuu Tantei Tokage( 潜入探偵トカゲ )

2013Japan
DramaInvestigationMysteryMiniseries

Like Weekly Akakawa Jiro, this drama also features Drama, Investigation, and Mystery themes with a 50% similarity match.

Tokage possesses an exceptional memory and shares Sherlock Holmes' meticulous nature. Before transitioning to a private investigator, he served as a top detective in the Metropolitan Police Department. However, a tragic error resulting in the loss of his partner led him to resign and pursue a career in private investigation. Despite his strong commitment to justice and determination to combat crime, his distant demeanor and lack of trust make collaboration challenging. These traits likely stem from the trauma of losing his partner. The storyline follows Tokage and his assistant as they collaborate with the Metropolitan Police Department on covert operations to solve complex and long-standing cases.

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Maruho no Onna - Houken Hanzai Chousain(マルホの女~保険犯罪調査員~)

2014Japan
DramaInvestigationMysteryMiniseries

Like Weekly Akakawa Jiro, this drama also features Drama, Investigation, and Mystery themes with a 50% similarity match.

Kashiwagi Natsuko, a long-time resident of the United States, recently joined Adjust Research, an insurance investigation agency, as a new detective. Despite her scientific brilliance and considerable wealth, she often feels like she doesn't quite fit in with the highly logical Japanese society. In contrast, Tono Aki is a seasoned investigator at the same firm, hailing from the historic district of Tokyo and having a rough upbringing that has made her quite frugal. Despite her past as a troublemaker, she possesses exceptional memory and instincts. Together, Natsuko and Aki form an unconventional team as they tackle sophisticated crimes related to insurance fraud and uncover the truth.

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FACE - Cyber Hanzai Tokusouhan(フェイス―サイバー犯罪特捜班)

2017Japan
DramaInvestigationMysteryMiniseries

Like Weekly Akakawa Jiro, this drama also features Drama, Investigation, and Mystery themes with a 50% similarity match.

Yuki Rin lost her parents and has been residing with her elder sibling Koichiro. Koichiro used to work as an IT specialist for the government before being lured by a dangerous cyber crime organization a year ago. This event marked the downfall of Rin's once happy and ordinary life. Despite being shot by her brother, Rin miraculously survived. She was then enlisted into FACE, a covert cyber crime investigation unit established by the Cabinet, due to her exceptional profiling skills recognized by Minegishi Shugoro. With faith in Minegishi, Rin decides to join forces with the unit's members in the fight against cyber crime threats that could potentially destabilize the country.

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Suteteyo, Adachi-san(捨ててよ、安達さん。)

2020Japan
DramaInvestigationMysterySupernatural

Like Weekly Akakawa Jiro, this drama also features Drama, Investigation, and Mystery themes with a 50% similarity match.

Adachi-san was approached by the editor-in-chief of a women's magazine one day. The proposal was to feature a series in each issue about letting go of a personal item, centered around the idea of decluttering and living more freely. That evening, Adachi-san fell asleep as usual. However, in her dream, a mysterious girl and the embodiments of the possessions she has clung to started appearing, requesting to be discarded.

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Fixer Season 2(フィクサー Season2)

2023Japan
DramaInvestigationMysteryMiniseries

Like Weekly Akakawa Jiro, this drama also features Drama, Investigation, and Mystery themes with a 50% similarity match.

Recommendation: Li Yi Yu Dai Jia similar to Weekly Akakawa Jiro
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Li Yi Yu Dai Jia(利益与代价)

2005China
DramaInvestigationMysteryAction

Like Weekly Akakawa Jiro, this drama also features Drama, Investigation, and Mystery themes with a 50% similarity match.

Recommendation: Yokomizu Seishi Tanpenshu 4: Kindaichi Kosuke Kuyamu similar to Weekly Akakawa Jiro
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Yokomizu Seishi Tanpenshu 4: Kindaichi Kosuke Kuyamu(シリーズ横溝正史短編集IV~金田一耕助 悔やむ~)

2025Japan
AnthologyInvestigationMysteryNovel Adaptation

Like Weekly Akakawa Jiro, this drama also features Anthology, Investigation, and Mystery themes with a 50% similarity match.

Story 1: "The Devil's Nativity" [悪魔の降誕祭] A corpse is found in Kindaichi's office. >> Story 2: "The Woman in the Mirror" [鏡の中の女] Kindaichi looks into the inconsistency between a murder consultation interpreted by a lip-reading specialist from a dialogue between a man and a woman and the actual event. >> Story 3: "Lake Mud" [湖泥] A homicide occurs in a village where the historically rival Kitagami and Nishigami families have had conflicts for many years.

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Fantasy Tower(환상거탑)

2013South Korea
AnthologyDramaInvestigationMysteryFantasyMiniseriesSuspenseThriller

Like Weekly Akakawa Jiro, this drama also features Anthology, Drama, Investigation, and Mystery themes with a 44% similarity match.

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

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Yo nimo Kimyouna Kimi Monogatari(世にも奇妙な君物語)

2021Japan
AnthologyDramaInvestigationMysteryNovel AdaptationMiniseriesTeacher Male LeadWriter Female Lead

Like Weekly Akakawa Jiro, this drama also features Anthology, Drama, Investigation, and Mystery themes with a 44% similarity match.

1. Hiroko Tagami, known as "Sheahausa Nai," is an independent writer interested in exploring the reasons behind self-sufficient adults choosing to live together in shared housing. To conduct her research, she immerses herself in a shared house inhabited by four working professionals. 2. The implementation of a new communication law, "Riaju Saiban," aims to assess individuals' commitment to leading fulfilling lives. Tomoko Yazawa's life is impacted when she unexpectedly receives a postcard related to this law. 3. Kojiro Kanayama, a dedicated kindergarten teacher, faces challenges in engaging his young students and fostering their enthusiasm for learning. 4. Kaori Honda, a devoted mother and online news writer, finds fulfillment in her job as she caters to the needs of internet users. 5. In "Wakiyaku Battle Royale," a renowned director organizes an audition in which six individuals, including Atsushi, compete for a coveted role.

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Century Lao Che(百年老宅)

2009China
DramaInvestigationMysterySuspenseThriller

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Recommendation: Burning Rose similar to Weekly Akakawa Jiro
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Burning Rose(燃烧的玫瑰)

2009China
DramaInvestigationMysteryRomanceShort Length Series

Like Weekly Akakawa Jiro, this drama also features Drama, Investigation, and Mystery themes with a 43% similarity match.

Yang Lin, an international student studying in a university in England, returns to China upon hearing news of her father's suspicious death after falling from a tall hospital building. Refusing to believe the suicide theory, she embarks on a quest to uncover the truth behind her father's demise. Along the way, she encounters Jiang Hai Yang, the last person known to have spoken to her father, who leads her to individuals holding the answers to her family's hidden history, including the existence of a long-lost sister.

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Abandoned Secret(被遗弃的秘密)

2011China
DramaInvestigationMysteryHistoricalRomance

Like Weekly Akakawa Jiro, this drama also features Drama, Investigation, and Mystery themes with a 43% similarity match.

Having grown tired of her younger sister An Qiao's spoiled behavior, Zhou Yu Qin leaves her at the Lantern Festival, much to the distress of their mother Ruo Lan. A decade later, Yu Qin is now the leader of the Zhou family, while An Qiao, now going by the name Liu Liu, makes a surprising return. Liu Liu quickly wins over the hearts of the Zhou family members, causing them to question their loyalty to Yu Qin. Liu Liu's reappearance also stirs up romantic feelings from both Yu Qin's husband, Dai Yong Cheng, and the Zhou family's son, Zhou Tian Qi. As suspicions about Liu Liu arise, Yu Qin decides to investigate and uncovers a shocking truth - An Qiao is actually deceased. The mystery remains: who is Liu Liu? (DramaWiki)

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Ge Ge Ji Po(各个击破)

2014China
DramaInvestigationMysteryCrimeGang

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Recommendation: Beautiful Trap (2014) similar to Weekly Akakawa Jiro
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Beautiful Trap (2014)(美丽背后)

2014China
DramaInvestigationMysteryCity SettingRomance

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Be Irreconcilable(势不两立)

2014China
DramaInvestigationMysterySuspenseThriller

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Two Women in the War(兩個女人的戰爭)

2016China
DramaInvestigationMysterySuspenseThriller

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Recommendation: Double Characters similar to Weekly Akakawa Jiro
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Double Characters(夜行人)

2017China
DramaInvestigationMysterySuspenseThriller

Like Weekly Akakawa Jiro, this drama also features Drama, Investigation, and Mystery themes with a 43% similarity match.

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

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Tsugumi e...: Chiisana Inochi no Wasurenai(つぐみへ…〜小さな命を忘れない〜)

2000Japan
DramaInvestigationMysteryFamilyKidnapping

Like Weekly Akakawa Jiro, this drama also features Drama, Investigation, and Mystery themes with a 43% similarity match.

Yumi and Takashi finally settle into their ideal home with their daughter, Tsugumi, only to have their joy shattered by Tsugumi's sudden disappearance

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Love on the Beach(情断上海滩)

2005China
DramaInvestigationMysteryActionAdventure

Like Weekly Akakawa Jiro, this drama also features Drama, Investigation, and Mystery themes with a 43% similarity match.

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Hamidashi Keiji Jonetsu Kei Season 5(はみだし刑事情熱系 PART5)

2000Japan
DramaInvestigationMysteryComedyPolice Department Setting

Like Weekly Akakawa Jiro, this drama also features Drama, Investigation, and Mystery themes with a 43% similarity match.

Recommendation: Hamidashi Keiji Jonetsu Kei Season 7 similar to Weekly Akakawa Jiro
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Hamidashi Keiji Jonetsu Kei Season 7(はみだし刑事情熱系 PART7)

2003Japan
DramaInvestigationMysteryComedyPolice Department Setting

Like Weekly Akakawa Jiro, this drama also features Drama, Investigation, and Mystery themes with a 43% similarity match.

Recommendation: Take My Word for It similar to Weekly Akakawa Jiro
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Take My Word for It(談判專家)

2002Hong Kong
DramaInvestigationMysteryPolice Department SettingRomance

Like Weekly Akakawa Jiro, this drama also features Drama, Investigation, and Mystery themes with a 43% similarity match.

The narrative tracks the main characters as they navigate their roles in the Police Negotiation Cadre (PNC), a volunteer division of the Hong Kong police force that focuses on communicating with terrorists, participants in local conflicts, and people considering suicide. Throughout the series, the protagonists handle a variety of significant and minor cases.

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Mr. Winner(方谬神探)

2002Hong Kong
DramaInvestigationMysteryActionComedy

Like Weekly Akakawa Jiro, this drama also features Drama, Investigation, and Mystery themes with a 43% similarity match.

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

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Summer Heat (2006)(心慌、心郁、逐個捉)

2006Hong Kong
DramaInvestigationMysterySuspenseThriller

Like Weekly Akakawa Jiro, this drama also features Drama, Investigation, and Mystery themes with a 43% similarity match.

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

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C.I.B Files(刑事情報科)

2006Hong Kong
DramaInvestigationMysteryCrimeCriminal Organization

Like Weekly Akakawa Jiro, this drama also features Drama, Investigation, and Mystery themes with a 43% similarity match.

Siblings Chung Shun and Chung Ching are both active members of the Criminal Intelligence Bureau (C.I.B.) within the Hong Kong Police Force. Shun specializes in technical surveillance such as monitoring phone calls, covert listening, and recruiting confidential sources, while Ching focuses on analyzing and evaluating intelligence. The C.I.B. collaborates closely with other departments to combat organized crime groups and has made a significant but understated impact within the Force. The role of Intelligence Officers is undeniably demanding, placing considerable pressure on both Shun and Ching. Their personal relationships and family lives have also been affected to some extent. Shun and Ching Mei Lai have been married for more than three years, but their relationship has hit a standstill. Ching has reignited a romance with Hui Sum Yin following a series of separations and reconciliations. Yin is employed at the same magazine as Lai and is dedicated to her work, always striving to uncover the truth. Lai views Yin, who is her subordinate, as a genuine threat to her own position. Although not overtly expressed, they are engaged in a silent competition with each other...

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Super Snoops(荃加福祿壽探案)

2011Hong Kong
DramaInvestigationMysteryComedyMelodrama

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Wife Interrupted(救妻同學會)

2018Hong Kong
DramaInvestigationMysteryMiniseriesYouth

Like Weekly Akakawa Jiro, this drama also features Drama, Investigation, and Mystery themes with a 43% similarity match.

This is a tale of a regular individual who will stop at nothing to rescue his dear wife from danger. Lee Yan Long, a computer engineer, and his wife, Chiu Cheuk Wing, lead a simple and happy life. One day, they are abducted by a criminal organization known as the triads. Accusing Lee Yan Long of stealing $100 million, they demand the money back within 72 hours or they will harm Chiu Cheuk Wing. Seeking help from the police, Lee Yan Long is reunited with his old friends, detective Leung Hiu Yeung and Tong Mei Lan, his high school crush. Together, they uncover a connection to a youth hostel where Lee Yan Long used to stay, which has now become a hub for illegal money transactions. As they delve into the past of the hostel's former guests, they narrow down their suspect to Cheung Chi Kin. With time running out to save his wife, Lee Yan Long unravels shocking truths about Tong Mei Lan, Leung Hiu Yeung, Cheung Chi Kin, and even Chiu Cheuk Wing herself.

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Forensic Heroes Season 5(法證先鋒V)

2022Hong Kong
DramaInvestigationMysteryForensic Medical Examiner Male LeadForensic Science

Like Weekly Akakawa Jiro, this drama also features Drama, Investigation, and Mystery themes with a 43% similarity match.

Confronted with challenging investigations and crafty perpetrators, a forensic team in Hong Kong diligently pursues justice for the living and corrects wrongs for the deceased. (TubiTV)

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Shounentachi 2(少年たち2)

2001Japan
DramaInvestigationMysteryMiniseriesYouth

Like Weekly Akakawa Jiro, this drama also features Drama, Investigation, and Mystery themes with a 43% similarity match.

Recommendation: Shounentachi 3 similar to Weekly Akakawa Jiro
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Shounentachi 3(少年たち3)

2002Japan
DramaInvestigationMysteryMiniseriesYouth

Like Weekly Akakawa Jiro, this drama also features Drama, Investigation, and Mystery themes with a 43% similarity match.

Recommendation: Central Ikegami Police similar to Weekly Akakawa Jiro
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Central Ikegami Police(こちら本池上署)

2002Japan
DramaInvestigationMysteryAdapted From A MangaComedy

Like Weekly Akakawa Jiro, this drama also features Drama, Investigation, and Mystery themes with a 43% similarity match.

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

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Hamidashi Keiji Jonetsu Kei Season 8(はみだし刑事情熱系 最終章)

2004Japan
DramaInvestigationMysteryComedyPolice Department Setting

Like Weekly Akakawa Jiro, this drama also features Drama, Investigation, and Mystery themes with a 43% similarity match.

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Kanojo ga Shinjatta(彼女が死んじゃった。)

2004Japan
DramaInvestigationMysteryAdapted From A MangaMiniseries

Like Weekly Akakawa Jiro, this drama also features Drama, Investigation, and Mystery themes with a 43% similarity match.

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

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Keijirou Engawa Nikki(慶次郎縁側日記)

2006Japan
DramaInvestigationMysteryHistoricalMiniseries

Like Weekly Akakawa Jiro, this drama also features Drama, Investigation, and Mystery themes with a 43% similarity match.

This series follows the story of Moriguchi Keijiro, a former doshin (police officer) in Edo during the early 1800s. Known for his acts of kindness and generosity during his time in service, Keijiro later becomes the caretaker of a merchant's estate in Negishi after retiring. Despite his new role, Keijiro finds himself entangled in various predicaments brought to him by those in need, which he resolves with the help of his close friends - Otose, Sashichi, Kichiji, and Tatsukichi. Through assisting others and witnessing the ups and downs of life, Keijiro is able to overcome his own sorrows and discover true happiness.