Wild Life (2008) - Asian drama recommendation
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Wild Life (2008)(ワイルドライフ〜国境なき獣医師団R.E.D.〜)

2008Japan
Adapted From A MangaAdventureAnimalDoctor Male LeadEnhanced HearingMedicalMiniseriesSupernaturalSupernatural PowerVeterinarian Male Lead

The narrative follows a youthful animal doctor who rescues the lives of animals by relying on his remarkable auditory abilities. Derived from Fujisaki Masato's manga series, Wild Life.

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Wild Life 2008

Recommendation: Juui Dolittle similar to Wild Life (2008)
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Juui Dolittle(獣医ドリトル)

2010Japan
Adapted From A MangaAnimalDoctor Male LeadMedicalMiniseriesVeterinarian Male LeadDramaErgophobiaFamilyIllnessMental IllnessPhobia

Like Wild Life (2008), this drama also features Adapted From A Manga, Animal, Doctor Male Lead, Medical, Miniseries, and Veterinarian Male Lead themes with a 38% similarity match.

Despite being known as a blunt and rude individual, Tottori Kenichi, also known as Dolittle, is a skilled veterinarian who believes that running a veterinary practice is akin to running a business. He is often seen criticizing pet owners for their lack of knowledge and neglect towards their pets, but ultimately ends up saving both the animals in distress and providing emotional healing to their owners. This heartwarming drama sheds light on the challenges faced by pet owners and veterinarians, emphasizing the value of life.

Recommendation: Juui-san, Jiken desuyo similar to Wild Life (2008)
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Juui-san, Jiken desuyo(獣医さん、事件ですよ)

2014Japan
AnimalDoctor Male LeadMedicalVeterinarian Male LeadDrama

Like Wild Life (2008), this drama also features Animal, Doctor Male Lead, Medical, and Veterinarian Male Lead themes with a 36% 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: Fragile similar to Wild Life (2008)
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Fragile(フラジャイル)

2016Japan
Adapted From A MangaDoctor Male LeadMedicalMiniseriesDoctor Female Lead

Like Wild Life (2008), this drama also features Adapted From A Manga, Doctor Male Lead, Medical, and Miniseries themes with a 36% similarity match.

Kishi Keiichitaro, the attractive pathologist at Sobokai First General Hospital, is known for his eccentric personality and sharp wit. Despite being considered a nuisance by his colleagues, he is highly respected for his dedication to medical justice and patient well-being. His blunt honesty often leads to conflicts with others, but his judgments are never challenged. Meanwhile, young neurologist Miyazaki Chihiro, also working at the hospital, faces daily lectures from senior doctor Kosaka Hidetoshi. Although she questions his focus on efficiency, she hesitates to voice her concerns.

Recommendation: Sakanoue Animal Clinic Story similar to Wild Life (2008)
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Sakanoue Animal Clinic Story(僕とシッポと神楽坂)

2018Japan
Adapted From A MangaAnimalDoctor Male LeadMedicalMiniseriesVeterinarian Male LeadBusinessCharacter DevelopmentDifficult AdulthoodHealingLifeNice Male LeadSecret

Like Wild Life (2008), this drama also features Adapted From A Manga, Animal, Doctor Male Lead, Medical, Miniseries, and Veterinarian Male Lead themes with a 35% similarity match.

Tatsuya, a veterinarian, has recently left his previous job and started working at Veterinarian Tokumaru in Kagurazaka, Tokyo, his hometown. Unexpectedly, the hospital owner hands over the responsibility of the hospital to Tatsuya before disappearing. Despite feeling bewildered, Tatsuya continues to care for the animals with compassion and engages with their owners.

Recommendation: Dobutsu no Oisha-san similar to Wild Life (2008)
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Dobutsu no Oisha-san(動物のお医者さん)

2003Japan
AnimalDoctor Male LeadMedicalVeterinarian Male LeadDogLife

Like Wild Life (2008), this drama also features Animal, Doctor Male Lead, Medical, and Veterinarian Male Lead themes with a 33% similarity match.

Masaki Nishine, a high school student preparing for college entrance exams, stumbles upon a peculiar puppy resembling a female demon while walking through the campus of H University's School of Veterinarian Science with his friend Nikaido. A quirky professor appears and predicts that Masaki will become a veterinarian in the future. The professor also gifts Masaki the puppy, later named Chobi by Nikaido. Chobi joins the Nishine Family, along with a bossy cat named Miki and a violent cock named Hiyo-chan. When Chobi falls ill, Masaki takes the puppy to a vet where they encounter the professor again. Intrigued, Masaki and the professor both take the entrance exam for the School of Veterinarian Science and are accepted. They soon find themselves surrounded by animal patients and eccentric professors at the university.

Recommendation: Mukai Arata no Doubutsu Nikki: Aiken Rosinante no Sainan similar to Wild Life (2008)
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Mukai Arata no Doubutsu Nikki: Aiken Rosinante no Sainan(向井荒太の動物日記 〜愛犬ロシナンテの災難〜)

2001Japan
AnimalDoctor Male LeadMedicalMiniseriesVeterinarian Male LeadDogDramaSchool SettingStudent Male LeadUniversityYouth

Like Wild Life (2008), this drama also features Animal, Doctor Male Lead, Medical, Miniseries, and Veterinarian Male Lead themes with a 31% similarity match.

The main character of the story is Rosinante, an affectionate Labrador retriever whose owner, a train conductor, passes away while Rosinante is staying at a makeshift weekend dog boarding facility run by a veterinary professor at the university. Showing hints of the faithful Hachiko, Rosinante waits by the passing trains that his owner used to ride. Due to his loyalty, Domoto decides to take Rosinante in, despite being evicted from his apartment and having to move into the girl's dormitory. The entire narrative is actually narrated by Rosinante, a dog residing at the university veterinary clinic. A key figure in his tales is Mukai Arata, a cheerful but clumsy veterinary student who adores animals. The question remains: can Arata establish good relationships with his classmates and teachers as effortlessly as he does with the animals he looks after?

Recommendation: Godhand Teru similar to Wild Life (2008)
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Godhand Teru(ゴッドハンド輝)

2009Japan
Adapted From A MangaDoctor Male LeadMedicalMiniseriesComedyDoctor Female LeadDrama

Like Wild Life (2008), this drama also features Adapted From A Manga, Doctor Male Lead, Medical, and Miniseries themes with a 31% 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: My Puppy Lover similar to Wild Life (2008)
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My Puppy Lover(我的宠物老公)

2004Taiwan
AnimalDoctor Male LeadMedicalVeterinarian Male LeadBody SwapIdentity SwapRomance

Like Wild Life (2008), this drama also features Animal, Doctor Male Lead, Medical, and Veterinarian Male Lead themes with a 31% similarity match.

He Ping, a renowned vet in the Eastern District, operates the Peace Dog and Cat Center, a popular gathering spot for numerous teenage girls. His reputation for being compassionate and good-looking draws many to his center, where he frequently gifts stray animals to children and reunites lost pets with their owners.

Recommendation: Touboui F: Unmei wo Kaeta Shunkan similar to Wild Life (2008)
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Touboui F: Unmei wo Kaeta Shunkan(逃亡医F 運命を変えた瞬間)

2022Japan
Adapted From A MangaAdventureDoctor Male LeadMedicalMiniseriesDramaGenius Male LeadHidden PastInvestigationMysterySuspenseThrillerWeb Series

Like Wild Life (2008), this drama also features Adapted From A Manga, Adventure, Doctor Male Lead, Medical, and Miniseries themes with a 28% similarity match.

Recommendation: Dr. SP - The Centenarian Doctor similar to Wild Life (2008)
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Dr. SP - The Centenarian Doctor(百歲仁醫)

2019Taiwan
Doctor Male LeadMedicalMiniseriesBased On A True Story

Like Wild Life (2008), this drama also features Doctor Male Lead, Medical, and Miniseries themes with a 27% similarity match.

Recommendation: Iryu Team Medical Dragon 3 similar to Wild Life (2008)
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Iryu Team Medical Dragon 3(医龍 3)

2010Japan
Adapted From A MangaMedicalMiniseriesDrama

Like Wild Life (2008), this drama also features Adapted From A Manga, Medical, and Miniseries themes with a 27% similarity match.

Years after the events of Iryu 2, the members of Team Medical Dragon come together once more to save a struggling Meishin University Hospital.

Recommendation: Saijo no Meii (2011) similar to Wild Life (2008)
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Saijo no Meii (2011)(最上の命医)

2011Japan
Adapted From A MangaMedicalMiniseriesDrama

Like Wild Life (2008), this drama also features Adapted From A Manga, Medical, and Miniseries themes with a 27% similarity match.

Mikoto Saijou came into the world with a heart condition where the two main vessels to his heart were twisted. When he was 10 years old, he underwent a challenging surgical procedure led by the renowned pediatric heart surgeon Dr. Mamoru Shindo at Saihama Medical University Hospital to correct his condition. This experience motivated Mikoto Saijou to pursue a career in pediatric surgery, aspiring to become one of the best in the field, just like Dr. Mamoru Shindo.

Recommendation: Emergency Room 24 Hours Season 4 similar to Wild Life (2008)
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Emergency Room 24 Hours Season 4(救命病棟24時 (第4期))

2009Japan
Doctor Male LeadMedicalMiniseriesDoctor Supporting CharacterHospital Setting

Like Wild Life (2008), this drama also features Doctor Male Lead, Medical, and Miniseries themes with a 25% similarity match.

In Emergency Room 24, the staff faces ongoing challenges with staffing shortages, insufficient bed capacity, and a shortage of physicians. It is common for hospitals to reject patients, forcing ambulances to seek out alternative facilities nearby. In one episode of the fourth season, a bride collapses at her wedding and is rushed to the hospital by paramedics. However, they encounter difficulties in finding a hospital willing to admit the patient. As the bride's condition deteriorates, her groom becomes confrontational with the paramedics. Eventually, the ambulance comes to a halt on the road, and Dr. Kazuo Shindo emerges from a taxi to provide assistance to the ambulance crew.

Recommendation: Higanjima (2013) similar to Wild Life (2008)
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Higanjima (2013)( 彼岸島 )

2013Japan
Adapted From A MangaMiniseriesSupernaturalActionVampire Fiction

Like Wild Life (2008), this drama also features Adapted From A Manga, Miniseries, and Supernatural themes with a 25% similarity match.

At the stroke of midnight, a man in his middle years makes a frantic attempt to escape from a law enforcement officer. Seeking refuge, he dashes into an abandoned dwelling with the officer hot on his heels. Upon catching up to the man, the officer sinks his sharp teeth into the man's neck, draining his blood. This officer possesses a strikingly different appearance from ordinary individuals. Akira Miyamoto departed from his place of origin to pursue higher education in Tokyo. Upon returning for his summer break, Akira discovers that his older sibling, Atsushi, has been missing for approximately six months. Atsushi vanished during a journey with his betrothed, leaving his family devastated. Upon revisiting his hometown, Akira reunites with old acquaintances Yuki, Ken, Bon, Nishiyama, and Kato. Prior to his return, Akira encounters an enigmatic woman who presents him with his missing brother's driver's license. Going by the name Rei, she informs Akira that her sibling is engaged in a battle against vampires in her village. Despite his initial skepticism, Akira begins to believe Rei's account after being attacked by vampires alongside his friends. Determined to rescue Atsushi, Akira and his companions embark on a journey to the treacherous island of Higanjima, where they are confronted with unspeakable horrors.

Recommendation: Heart Attack (2025) similar to Wild Life (2008)
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Heart Attack (2025)(HEART ATTACK)

2025Japan
MiniseriesSupernaturalSupernatural PowerCo-producedFuture

Like Wild Life (2008), this drama also features Miniseries, Supernatural, and Supernatural Power themes with a 25% similarity match.

Taking place in a futuristic setting in Japan, this series follows the forbidden romance between Variants, individuals with extraordinary powers who face discrimination and struggle against authority. The Variants reside in a secluded area known as "Naraku" and are under constant surveillance by the VCU (Variant Crime Unit). Umin, a 21-year-old Variant, works as a double agent for the VCU. Meanwhile, Emma, a 23-year-old member of the activist group "L," shares daily videos on the platform Makuma advocating for the rights and liberation of Variants. When the two individuals, each possessing minor special abilities, unexpectedly cross paths and make physical contact... This story is based on the comic book series "Heart Attack" by Sean Kittelsen and Eric Zawadzki, featuring a collaboration with creators from the United States.

Recommendation: Byoshitsu de Nembutsu wo Tonaenaide Kudasai similar to Wild Life (2008)
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Byoshitsu de Nembutsu wo Tonaenaide Kudasai(病室で念仏を唱えないでください)

2020Japan
Adapted From A MangaDoctor Male LeadMedicalMiniseriesBuddhismDeathDifficult AdulthoodHospital SettingIllnessReligionViolence

Like Wild Life (2008), this drama also features Adapted From A Manga, Doctor Male Lead, Medical, and Miniseries themes with a 24% similarity match.

Matsumoto Shouen, haunted by the memory of his childhood friend's drowning, found solace in becoming a monk and a doctor

Recommendation: Kishibe Rohan wa Ugokanai Season 3 similar to Wild Life (2008)
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Kishibe Rohan wa Ugokanai Season 3(岸辺露伴は動かないシーズン3)

2022Japan
Adapted From A MangaMiniseriesSupernaturalSupernatural PowerEccentric Male LeadFantasyHorrorInvestigationMysterySuspenseThriller

Like Wild Life (2008), this drama also features Adapted From A Manga, Miniseries, Supernatural, and Supernatural Power themes with a 24% similarity match.

Based on the manga series "Kishibe Rohan wa Ugokanai" by Araki Hirohiko.

Recommendation: Black Pean Season 2 similar to Wild Life (2008)
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Black Pean Season 2(ブラックペアン シーズン2)

2024Japan
Doctor Male LeadMedicalMiniseriesNovel AdaptationDramaHospital Setting

Like Wild Life (2008), this drama also features Doctor Male Lead, Medical, and Miniseries themes with a 23% 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 Wild Life (2008)
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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 LeadMedicalMiniseriesDoctor Female LeadDramaHospital Setting

Like Wild Life (2008), this drama also features Doctor Male Lead, Medical, and Miniseries themes with a 23% similarity match.

Recommendation: Blackjack ni Yoroshiku similar to Wild Life (2008)
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Blackjack ni Yoroshiku(ブラックジャックによろしく)

2003Japan
Adapted From A MangaDoctor Male LeadMedicalDramaHospital SettingMelodrama

Like Wild Life (2008), this drama also features Adapted From A Manga, Doctor Male Lead, and Medical themes with a 23% 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.

Recommendation: Punching Angel Ruri similar to Wild Life (2008)
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Punching Angel Ruri(打撃天使ルリ)

2008Japan
MiniseriesSupernaturalSupernatural PowerActionSuspenseThriller

Like Wild Life (2008), this drama also features Miniseries, Supernatural, and Supernatural Power themes with a 23% similarity match.

Ruri appears to be a typical office worker, until she uncovers a remarkable ability fueled by her rage. Utilizing this power, she systematically defeats villains. (Tokyograph)

Recommendation: Bokura wa Minna Shindeiru similar to Wild Life (2008)
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Bokura wa Minna Shindeiru(僕らはみんな死んでいる♪)

2014Japan
Adapted From A MangaMiniseriesSupernaturalDramaPsychologicalRomance

Like Wild Life (2008), this drama also features Adapted From A Manga, Miniseries, and Supernatural themes with a 23% similarity match.

Following their deaths, a collection of individuals discover that they are now involved in the "Love Game," where they have the opportunity to begin their lives anew.

Recommendation: Futagashira Season 2 similar to Wild Life (2008)
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Futagashira Season 2(ふたがしら 2)

2016Japan
Adapted From A MangaAdventureMiniseriesActionDramaHistorical

Like Wild Life (2008), this drama also features Adapted From A Manga, Adventure, and Miniseries themes with a 23% similarity match.

Benzo, a cheerful and generous man, and Soji, a cool and sharp individual, are a duo of thieves who follow the motto of stealing ill-gotten money without resorting to threats or violence. They excel in their work and operate with skill. By day, Benzo works in food catering while Soji engages in gambling activities in the post town of Shinagawa. Together, they lead a group of thieves known as Ichishi and aim to climb to the top of Edo's underworld. One fateful day, Benzo befriends Kurazo, a successful gambler, and later on, they meet Soji in Yoshiwara, who has been pursuing young women. The courtesan Okon approaches them with a request to steal 11 prostitutes.

Recommendation: Pandora IV: AI War similar to Wild Life (2008)
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Pandora IV: AI War(パンドラIV AI戦争)

2018Japan
Doctor Male LeadMedicalMiniseriesArtificial IntelligenceDramaSci-Fi

Like Wild Life (2008), this drama also features Doctor Male Lead, Medical, and Miniseries themes with a 23% similarity match.

Tetsuro Suzuki works as a researcher at a medical facility affiliated with a technology firm. He is responsible for creating artificial intelligence technology that can provide quicker and more precise diagnoses compared to human doctors. This leads Shunpei Gamo, a spokesperson for the technology company, to advocate for increased utilization of the AI technology. However, Naoko Arizono, the head of the physician's organization, disagrees with this approach. The situation takes a turn for the worse when a reporter uncovers the death of a patient who was diagnosed by the AI system, prompting an investigation.

Recommendation: Doctor/Kranke similar to Wild Life (2008)
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Doctor/Kranke(医者と患者)

2001Japan
MedicalMiniseriesSupernaturalSupernatural PowerDissociative Identity DisorderIllnessInvestigationMental IllnessMysteryPsychologicalSuspenseThriller

Like Wild Life (2008), this drama also features Medical, Miniseries, Supernatural, and Supernatural Power themes with a 22% similarity match.

Sayaka, a young woman possessing extraordinary abilities and Dissociative Identity Disorder, resides with psychiatrist Shibusawa for therapy. However, Shibusawa's feelings towards her have evolved beyond professional boundaries.

Recommendation: Super Medical Resident similar to Wild Life (2008)
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Super Medical Resident(高能医少)

2017China
MedicalSupernaturalSupernatural PowerComedyRomanceStudent Male LeadTeacher Male Lead

Like Wild Life (2008), this drama also features Medical, Supernatural, and Supernatural Power themes with a 21% similarity match.

Hua Yi Long, a young man without parents, gets into a brawl at a bar that results in an injury to his right eye. Following a successful surgery and healing process, Yi Long discovers that his right eye not only has restored vision but also the ability to see through objects. The death of a fellow orphan motivates Yi Long to pursue a career in medicine.

Recommendation: Tachibana Noboru Seishun Tebikae 2 similar to Wild Life (2008)
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Tachibana Noboru Seishun Tebikae 2(立花登青春手控え2)

2017Japan
Doctor Male LeadMedicalMiniseriesActionNovel AdaptationMartial ArtsPrison Setting

Like Wild Life (2008), this drama also features Doctor Male Lead, Medical, and Miniseries themes with a 21% similarity match.

A young doctor named Noboru Tachibana works in a prison, where he demonstrates a strong commitment to justice and impressive skills in Jujutsu. Throughout his work, he becomes intertwined with individuals connected to different cases. (

Recommendation: Nakuna, Hara-chan similar to Wild Life (2008)
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Nakuna, Hara-chan(泣くな、はらちゃん)

2013Japan
Adapted From A MangaMiniseriesSupernaturalComedyCrossworlds TravelerJohnnysRomance

Like Wild Life (2008), this drama also features Adapted From A Manga, Miniseries, and Supernatural themes with a 21% similarity match.

Hara-chan is often intoxicated at a budget-friendly bar, rambling on as usual. This is a routine occurrence for him. Despite his constant frustration, he lacks the insight and bravery to change his ways. Hara-chan is the protagonist of the manga "Nakuna, Hara-chan". The artist behind this manga is Echizen-san, an unassuming woman employed at a fish paste factory. Instead of keeping a diary, she channels her built-up resentment into drawing comic strips in a notebook. This serves as Echizen-san's only means of expression as she appears to have lost her zest for life. However, one day, a miraculous event takes place. Hara-chan suddenly awakens to the beauty of the world around him. He becomes aware of the sun's warmth, the gentle breeze, and the sparkling stars. He has transitioned from the pages of the manga into the real world. In this reality, Hara-chan finds himself falling in love with Echizen-san, despite the fact that he is not human in this world. (Jdramas Weblog)

Recommendation: DOCTORS Saikyou no Meii Season 2 similar to Wild Life (2008)
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DOCTORS Saikyou no Meii Season 2(DOCTORS 2 最強の名医 )

2013Japan
Doctor Male LeadMedicalMiniseriesDoctor Supporting CharacterDramaHospital SettingSurgeon Male Lead

Like Wild Life (2008), this drama also features Doctor Male Lead, Medical, and Miniseries themes with a 21% similarity match.

Surgeon Sagara Kosuke transformed the mindset of the medical staff at Dogami General Hospital through a combination of firmness and persuasion. Previously, the hospital seemed to be in a dire situation. Director Dogami Tamaki and administrator Momoi Shoichi were solely focused on the hospital's finances, while the doctors showed little concern for their patients. Sagara, unlike the typical medical hero, was not just a passionate and kind-hearted individual. He was determined to make necessary changes to benefit the patients, adapting his approach to overcome various challenges and conflicts. As the issue of the hospital's next leader arises, tensions between Sagara and Moriyama Takashi escalate.

Recommendation: Kumo no Kaidan similar to Wild Life (2008)
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Kumo no Kaidan(雲の階段)

2013Japan
Doctor Male LeadMedicalMiniseriesNovel AdaptationDramaNurse Female LeadRomance

Like Wild Life (2008), this drama also features Doctor Male Lead, Medical, and Miniseries themes with a 21% similarity match.

Saburo is employed at a medical facility on The Izu Islands, where the population has been decreasing. Despite not holding a medical license, Saburo assists in surgeries under the guidance of Dr. Muraki. Known as the Young Doctor for his skill and sincerity, Saburo grapples with his role but ultimately believes he is making a positive impact. He is admired by nurse Akiko Suzuki and Akiko Tasaka, the daughter of a hospital director in Tokyo. (

Recommendation: Emergency Room 24 Hours Season 5 similar to Wild Life (2008)
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Emergency Room 24 Hours Season 5( 救命病棟24時)

2013Japan
Doctor Male LeadMedicalMiniseriesDoctor Female LeadDoctor Supporting CharacterDramaHospital Setting

Like Wild Life (2008), this drama also features Doctor Male Lead, Medical, and Miniseries themes with a 21% similarity match.

Kojima Kaede is in charge of a team at Minato University Hospital's emergency and critical care center. Despite being skilled, the staff members are all unique individuals, with emergency doctor Honjo Masaharu being particularly noteworthy. The team lacks cohesion and struggles to work together effectively. Although Kaede is the most competent emergency doctor, she is hesitant about leading the team. The hospital management is disappointed with the center's lack of organ donors since the organ transplant act was revised. In an effort to increase both the number of lives saved and organ donors, they bring in the unconventional emergency doctor Natsume Mamoru. Kaede is overwhelmed with daily tasks and has no time to focus on this new development. However, on Natsume's first day, Tokyo experiences its worst major incident in history.

Recommendation: DOCTORS Saikyou no Meii Season 3 similar to Wild Life (2008)
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DOCTORS Saikyou no Meii Season 3(DOCTORS 3 最強の名医)

2015Japan
Doctor Male LeadMedicalMiniseriesDoctor Supporting CharacterDramaHospital SettingSurgeon Male Lead

Like Wild Life (2008), this drama also features Doctor Male Lead, Medical, and Miniseries themes with a 21% similarity match.

Dogami Tamaki, director of Dogami General Hospital, leaves her nephew and future successor, surgeon Moriyama Suguru, in charge as acting director while she embarks on a luxurious cruise around the world. Moriyama, inexperienced in his new role, struggles to manage the hospital but becomes increasingly reckless in his behavior. Meanwhile, patient Hirabayashi Fumie reports symptoms of fatigue and right shoulder pain. After a thorough examination, it is discovered that she has developed angiosarcoma of the liver, a malignant tumor with a life expectancy of six months if left untreated. Surgeon Sagara Kosuke determines that immediate surgery is necessary but requires authorization from Moriyama and the support of all surgeons due to the complexity of the procedure. Despite Sagara's plea, Moriyama refuses due to the high risks involved. Sagara offers Fumie reassurance and seeks assistance from Shibuya Shoko, a medical representative, to connect with Tanabe, a former government official, for an undisclosed plan.

Recommendation: Death Note NEW GENERATION similar to Wild Life (2008)
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Death Note NEW GENERATION(デスノート NEW GENERATION)

2016Japan
Adapted From A MangaMiniseriesSupernaturalActionInvestigationMysteryPsychological

Like Wild Life (2008), this drama also features Adapted From A Manga, Miniseries, and Supernatural themes with a 21% similarity match.

Three separate tales follow the investigator Mishima, known as the Death Note enthusiast, as he delves into a case involving a former criminal's sudden death from a stroke, ultimately uncovering the truth. In another story, Ryuzaki, a renowned international detective who has successfully cracked numerous challenging cases, decides to lend his expertise to a Death Note case that he had previously turned down multiple times. Lastly, Shien, a cyber terrorist who turned to idolizing Kira after overcoming the trauma of being the sole survivor of his family's brutal murder, embarks on his first attempt to utilize the power of the Death Note.

Recommendation: Doctor Y - Gekai Kaji Hideki similar to Wild Life (2008)
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Doctor Y - Gekai Kaji Hideki(ドクターY~外科医・加地秀樹~)

2016Japan
Doctor Male LeadMedicalMiniseriesHospital SettingLifeShort Length SeriesSurgeon Male Lead

Like Wild Life (2008), this drama also features Doctor Male Lead, Medical, and Miniseries themes with a 21% similarity match.

Surgeon Kaji Hideki, known as the "laparoscope magician," is talented but driven by greed. His career has been hindered by his prioritization of money over status and power, resulting in a slower progression compared to his colleagues. Following a demotion for assisting in a surgery led by Daimon Michiko, whom he refers to as a demon, Kaji is relocated to Teito Medical University Hospital's Oarai 8th Branch Hospital in Oarai, Ibaraki Prefecture. Despite being hailed as a top doctor from Tokyo, Kaji encounters a moral dilemma when faced with treating Mifune Haruka, the daughter of a politician, for appendicitis, and Tanami Shigeo, an elderly man with an incurable illness whom Kaji previously helped. This situation prompts a clash with rookie surgeon Misaki Kenta, who believes that wealth should not determine the quality of medical care. The question remains: what choice will Kaji ultimately make?

Recommendation: Gou Gou, the Cat 2: Good Good The Fortune Cat similar to Wild Life (2008)
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Gou Gou, the Cat 2: Good Good The Fortune Cat(グーグーだって猫である2 -good good the fortune cat-)

2016Japan
Adapted From A MangaAnimalMiniseriesCatComedyLifeManga Artist Female Lead

Like Wild Life (2008), this drama also features Adapted From A Manga, Animal, and Miniseries themes with a 21% similarity match.

Kojima Asako, a manga author, enjoys spending time with her beloved cats while her editor, Omori, navigates married life. Meanwhile, her assistant, Manami, seeks independence and they all wonder about the whereabouts of a homeless man who has gone missing.

Recommendation: Code Blue: Another Everyday similar to Wild Life (2008)
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Code Blue: Another Everyday(コード・ブルー -もう一つの日常-)

2018Japan
Doctor Male LeadMedicalMiniseriesDoctor Female LeadDramaEmergency ServiceShort Length Series

Like Wild Life (2008), this drama also features Doctor Male Lead, Medical, and Miniseries themes with a 21% similarity match.

The series depicts the daily routines of medical professionals including doctors Yokomine, Natori, Haitani, nurse Yukimura, and Doctor Tachibana. It delves into the previously undisclosed events from Season 3, exploring whether Haitani successfully conquers his fear of flying in Doctor Heli.

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Doctor Y Season 3 - Gekai Kaji Hideki(ドクターY 3 〜外科医・加地秀樹〜)

2018Japan
Doctor Male LeadMedicalMiniseriesDramaHospital SettingShort Length SeriesSurgeon Male Lead

Like Wild Life (2008), this drama also features Doctor Male Lead, Medical, and Miniseries themes with a 21% similarity match.

After being transferred to Teito Medical University's Shizuoka 11th Branch Hospital, Surgeon Kaji Hideki receives a surprising offer from hospital director Ito Shuichi. Ito suggests nominating Kaji as a professor in the upcoming election. Initially, Kaji declines the offer due to his lack of interest in status and power, despite his focus on financial gain. However, a life-threatening experience during surgery prompts Kaji to reconsider his priorities. He decides to enter the election, with no competition in sight. With the support of local financial figure Shimizu Gonzo, Kaji sets out to secure the necessary votes. Yet, he faces opposition from members of both Ito and deputy director Atami Masato's factions. In a bid to win over the last crucial vote from Professor Fujinomiya Sayuri, known for her integrity, Kaji finds himself in a challenging position. To make matters worse, Atami and another surgeon, Tsuruta Takumi, join the race for the professor position, intensifying the competition against Kaji.

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Akahige Season 2(赤ひげ2)

2019Japan
Doctor Male LeadMedicalMiniseriesNovel AdaptationEdo PeriodHistoricalHistorical Fiction

Like Wild Life (2008), this drama also features Doctor Male Lead, Medical, and Miniseries themes with a 21% similarity match.

In the historical setting of the Edo period, Koishikawa Yoyosho is where a secretive and resolute physician called Red Beard, alongside a young doctor named Yasushi Nakamura, provide medical care to impoverished patients and residents of Ichii

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Oedo Mononoke Monogatari(大江戸もののけ物語)

2020Japan
AdventureMiniseriesSupernaturalFriendshipHistoricalSupernatural BeingYokai

Like Wild Life (2008), this drama also features Adventure, Miniseries, and Supernatural themes with a 21% similarity match.

Educator Shinkai Kazuma may not excel in sword fighting, but he is passionate about studying youkai in secret. One day, he discovers his student Hina conversing with a mysterious artifact in a deserted building. A youkai materializes, and Hina expresses her desire to reunite with her deceased mother to seek forgiveness. Kazuma teams up with the youkai to help make Hina's wish come true.

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Teleport Love(텔레포트 연인)

2014South Korea
MiniseriesSupernaturalSupernatural PowerRomanceShort Length SeriesTeleportationWeb Series

Like Wild Life (2008), this drama also features Miniseries, Supernatural, and Supernatural Power themes with a 21% similarity match.

A digital series featuring a boy with the ability to teleport to any location.

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Tachibana Noboru Seishun Tebikae(立花登 青春手控え)

2016Japan
Doctor Male LeadMedicalMiniseriesNovel AdaptationDramaHistoricalPrison Setting

Like Wild Life (2008), this drama also features Doctor Male Lead, Medical, and Miniseries themes with a 21% similarity match.

Tachibana Noboru, a 20-year-old who dreams of becoming a doctor, decides to leave Dewa Province (now known as Akita) and seek out his uncle, Komaki Genan, a respected doctor in Edo. With Genan's help, Noboru secures a position as a doctor at Kodenmacho Prison. Noboru witnesses the hardships faced by the underprivileged inmates and uses his sharp deductive skills and jujitsu expertise to resolve various issues within the prison. One evening, Noboru is alerted to an urgent situation involving a prisoner named Katsuzo, who is experiencing severe stomach pain. Despite his initial reluctance, Noboru rushes to the prison to assist. However, it turns out that Katsuzo had pretended to be ill in order to speak to Noboru privately. Katsuzo asks Noboru to retrieve his share of 10 ryo from the leader of a recent burglary and deliver it to a woman named Omitsu in Fukagawa, who had promised to marry him. Moved by Katsuzo's plea, Noboru agrees to carry out this secret task.

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Akahige Season 4(赤ひげ4)

2022Japan
Doctor Male LeadMedicalMiniseriesNovel AdaptationEdo PeriodHistoricalHistorical Fiction

Like Wild Life (2008), this drama also features Doctor Male Lead, Medical, and Miniseries themes with a 21% similarity match.

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Top Knife: Tensai Nougekai no Joken(トップナイフ ―天才脳外科医の条件―)

2020Japan
Doctor Male LeadMedicalMiniseriesNovel AdaptationDoctor Female LeadHospital SettingNeurosurgeon Female Lead

Like Wild Life (2008), this drama also features Doctor Male Lead, Medical, and Miniseries themes with a 21% similarity match.

Yoko Miyama is employed as a physician at Touto Hospital, where she focuses on treating brain aneurysms within the neurosurgery division. Known for her dedication and understanding of the significance of her job, she prioritizes the well-being of her patients above all else. Miyama forms relationships with her coworkers, such as Kuroiwa Kengo, Kozukue Sachiko, and Nishigoori Takuma, while also grappling with feelings of remorse for neglecting her family.

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Kishibe Rohan wa Ugokanai Season 2(岸辺露伴は動かないII)

2021Japan
Adapted From A MangaMiniseriesSupernaturalSupernatural PowerEccentric Male LeadFantasyHorrorInvestigationLegendManga Artist Male LeadMysterySuspenseThriller

Like Wild Life (2008), this drama also features Adapted From A Manga, Miniseries, Supernatural, and Supernatural Power themes with a 21% similarity match.

Based on the manga "Kishibe Rohan wa Ugokanai" created by Araki Hirohiko.

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Satorare(サトラレ)

2002Japan
Doctor Male LeadMedicalMiniseriesSupernaturalAge GapDisabilityDoctor Female LeadIntellectual DisabilityNeurodevelopmental DisorderNice Female LeadRare ConditionRomanceSavant Syndrome

Like Wild Life (2008), this drama also features Doctor Male Lead, Medical, Miniseries, and Supernatural themes with a 21% similarity match.

A young and compassionate doctor named Kenichi is afflicted with a rare syndrome that prevents him from concealing his emotions. Individuals like him are referred to as "satorare" and receive special government protection for their welfare. Kenichi's constant display of emotions causes inconvenience to his colleagues at the hospital, who attempt to alienate him. However, a lovely female doctor intervenes to protect him from the harsh truth of his uniqueness.

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Tachibana Noboru Seishun Tebikae Season 3(立花登青春手控え3)

2018Japan
Doctor Male LeadMedicalMiniseriesDramaHistoricalInvestigationMysteryPrison Setting

Like Wild Life (2008), this drama also features Doctor Male Lead, Medical, and Miniseries themes with a 20% similarity match.

Tachibana Noboru works as a physician at Kodenmacho Prison, where he has honed his skills and developed into an exceptional individual known for his keen sense of justice and impressive jujitsu abilities. He frequently finds himself involved in solving cases involving individuals connected to the prison. Now, a new incident arises that will impact Noboru's future.

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My Doctor(我家的医生)

2025China
Doctor Male LeadMedical

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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)

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Happy Ai to Kando no Monogatari Season 2(ハッピー 愛と感動の物語 2)

2000Japan
Adapted From A MangaAnimalMiniseriesComedyDisabilityDogDramaLife

Like Wild Life (2008), this drama also features Adapted From A Manga, Animal, and Miniseries themes with a 20% similarity match.

Based on the manga series "Happy!" by Nobuko Hama.

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Handoku(ハンドク!!!)

2001Japan
MedicalMiniseries

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Having experienced the shortcomings of the emergency medical system as a former gang member, Hazama Ichiban made a promise to himself to become a doctor in order to make a difference. Utilizing the determination and drive he acquired during his time on the streets, Ichiban has progressed to become a straightforward emergency medicine resident. However, he must now find a way to rein in his intense passion when faced with a situation that is out of his control. (DramaWiki)

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Shibatora(シバトラ)

2008Japan
Adapted From A MangaSupernaturalSupernatural PowerComedyFriendshipHidden IdentityInvestigationMystery

Like Wild Life (2008), this drama also features Adapted From A Manga, Supernatural, and Supernatural Power themes with a 20% similarity match.

At first glance, Shibata Taketora may appear to be a typical, unassuming teenager who seems easy to pick on. However, he is actually a skilled police detective and kendo expert who utilizes his youthful appearance to his advantage when going undercover or solving crimes. Taketora possesses a unique ability to sense the impending death of individuals, particularly if they continue on their current path. This ability, coupled with his empathy and genuine concern for others, weighs heavily on him as he navigates through his investigations. With the help of his unconventional group of friends, Taketora delves deep into his cases, striving to uncover the truth and prevent tragedies from occurring.