Yakou Kanransha - Asian drama recommendation
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Yakou Kanransha(夜行観覧車)

2013Japan
Abusive ParentNovel AdaptationConstruction Worker Supporting CharacterFamilyInvestigationManipulative FriendMarried Female LeadMurderMysteryPrisoner Female LeadPsychologicalStudent Supporting CharacterSuspenseThriller

The television series is inspired by the popular novel "Yako Kanransha" by Minato Kanae, focusing on two households located in a prestigious neighborhood. In the midst of luxurious residences, the modest Endo family resides in a small but cherished home. Across from them live the affluent Takahashi family, known for their successful doctor father and three talented children. When Takahashi Hiroyuki is discovered murdered, the police suspect the killer may be someone familiar to the family.

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Recommendation: Onna no Naka ni Iru Tanin similar to Yakou Kanransha
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Onna no Naka ni Iru Tanin(女の中にいる他人)

2017Japan
Novel AdaptationFamilyInvestigationMurderMysterySuspenseThrillerDeathMiniseries

Like Yakou Kanransha, this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Family, Investigation, Murder, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 44% similarity match.

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

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Liar's Love(危险爱人)

2022China
Novel AdaptationInvestigationMarried Female LeadMysterySuspenseThrillerRomance

Like Yakou Kanransha, this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Investigation, Married Female Lead, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 40% similarity match.

Su Tang and her husband operate an art gallery together and appear to have an ideal, affectionate marriage that others envy. However, what if one day you were to discover that the person lying beside you is a horrifying serial murderer? What actions would you take? Moving forward leads to destruction, while stepping back brings sweetness. The line between the man you adore and the frightening killer is very thin. Su Tang, can you recognize the true face of love?

Recommendation: Tobosha (2004) similar to Yakou Kanransha
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Tobosha (2004)(逃亡者)

2004Japan
InvestigationMurderMysteryPsychologicalSuspenseThrillerCrimeDeath

Like Yakou Kanransha, this drama also features Investigation, Murder, Mystery, Psychological, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 38% similarity match.

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

Recommendation: Yaneura no Koibito similar to Yakou Kanransha
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Yaneura no Koibito(屋根裏の恋人)

2017Japan
FamilyInvestigationMurderMysteryPsychologicalSuspenseThrillerDeathDramaMiniseriesRomanceSecret

Like Yakou Kanransha, this drama also features Family, Investigation, Murder, Mystery, Psychological, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 37% similarity match.

Saijo Kinuka, a homemaker, resides in a Western-style house in Kamakura with her husband and two teenage children after inheriting it from her late father-in-law. She fulfills her dream of opening a flower arrangement school in the salon of her new home. However, her past resurfaces when her ex-boyfriend, Seno Itsuki, unexpectedly shows up at her housewarming party. Strange occurrences begin to unfold in the household, such as missing food and clothing, as it is revealed that Seno has been secretly living in the attic. This leads to the unraveling of hidden secrets among those close to Kinuka, ultimately impacting her mental state. The situation escalates when a murder occurs, drastically altering her fate.

Recommendation: Wind Chime similar to Yakou Kanransha
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Wind Chime(示铃录)

2016China
Novel AdaptationInvestigationMysterySuspenseThriller

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

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

Recommendation: Shotai similar to Yakou Kanransha
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Shotai(正体)

2022Japan
Novel AdaptationInvestigationMurderMysterySuspenseThrillerDeathMiniseriesPrisoner Male Lead

Like Yakou Kanransha, this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Investigation, Murder, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 35% similarity match.

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

Recommendation: Bluetick similar to Yakou Kanransha
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Bluetick(已讀不回)

2018Hong Kong
Novel AdaptationInvestigationMurderMysterySuspenseThrillerCo-producedDeathFuneral

Like Yakou Kanransha, this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Investigation, Murder, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 35% similarity match.

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

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Mottomo Tooi Ginga SP(最も遠い銀河)

2013Japan
Novel AdaptationInvestigationMurderMysterySuspenseThrillerDeathDramaMiniseries

Like Yakou Kanransha, this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Investigation, Murder, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 35% similarity match.

Detective Seiichiro Watari from the Otaru Police Precinct in Hokkaido is retiring soon with unresolved business from seven years ago. The unidentified skeleton of a woman was discovered in the sea of Otaru, halting the investigation. Watari is determined to identify her before leaving the precinct. Three years after retirement, he stumbles upon a clue that could solve the case, despite his limited life expectancy. With the help of detective Kaoru Saotome, he begins reinvestigating, much to the dismay of his wife Suzuko. They travel to Tokyo to meet a jewelry designer who provided a clue, but she has mysteriously disappeared. Watari's obsession with the case stems from the tragic drowning of his daughter Kozue 20 years ago. As he delves deeper, he encounters architect Haruyuki Kiryu, whose connection to the case remains unclear. Kiryu is determined to succeed in his company, even as he becomes involved with Akane Seike, the president's daughter who bears a striking resemblance to his deceased girlfriend. Their entangled fates lead to a dangerous pursuit of ambition and truth.

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

2025Japan
Novel AdaptationInvestigationMurderMysterySuspenseThrillerDeathDramaRevenge

Like Yakou Kanransha, this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Investigation, Murder, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 35% similarity match.

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

Recommendation: Aku no Hado similar to Yakou Kanransha
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Aku no Hado(悪の波動 殺人分析班スピンオフ)

2019Japan
Novel AdaptationInvestigationMurderMysteryPsychologicalSuspenseThrillerDeathDifficult AdulthoodHidden IdentityMiniseriesOrphan Male LeadViolence Against Animals

Like Yakou Kanransha, this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Investigation, Murder, Mystery, Psychological, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 35% similarity match.

In Kawasaki City in 2014, a series of murders targeting women occurs where the victims are found killed in a manner resembling hanging. These incidents are referred to as the "Hanging Murders" by the public. The police face challenges in their investigation as they lack any clues about the perpetrator. Detective Iguchi of the First Investigation Division suspects a man named Nogi Naoya of committing these crimes out of pleasure. Nogi goes to great lengths to conceal his true identity, covering his tracks in public and living in a secretive manner. Unbeknownst to many, Nogi is actually Yaginuma Masato, who was previously a victim in the well-known Akishima mother and son kidnapping case. His interactions with his neighbor Yoshika raise questions about his true intentions.

Recommendation: Shotenin Michiru no Minoue Banashi similar to Yakou Kanransha
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Shotenin Michiru no Minoue Banashi(書店員ミチルの身の上話)

2013Japan
Novel AdaptationInvestigationMurderMysteryPsychologicalSuspenseThrillerChildhood Friends RelationshipDeathInfidelityJealousyLottery Winner Female LeadMiniseries

Like Yakou Kanransha, this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Investigation, Murder, Mystery, Psychological, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 35% similarity match.

The plot centers on Michiru, a bookstore employee who wins the 200,000,000 Yen (equivalent to 2.5 million USD) lottery by chance. As a result, she becomes entangled in unforeseen acts of betrayal and murder.

Recommendation: Take What to Save You My Love similar to Yakou Kanransha
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Take What to Save You My Love(拿什么拯救你,我的爱人)

2011China
Novel AdaptationInvestigationMurderMysterySuspenseThrillerDeathHeiress LeadLawyer Male LeadRomance

Like Yakou Kanransha, this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Investigation, Murder, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 33% similarity match.

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

Recommendation: The Pavilion similar to Yakou Kanransha
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The Pavilion(八角亭谜雾)

2021China
FamilyInvestigationMurderMysterySuspenseThrillerDeathDrowningWeb SeriesYouth

Like Yakou Kanransha, this drama also features Family, Investigation, Murder, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 33% similarity match.

Nearly two decades ago, the beloved sister of the Xuan family met a tragic end through a mysterious murder. The case went unsolved for years, leaving the culprit free. Consequently, the Xuan family dispersed across the country, living separate lives. Fast forward 19 years, a peculiar incident in a small town draws the Xuan family back together, forcing them to confront their past in their hometown. As the truth behind the old case slowly emerges, long-standing tensions among the siblings come to the surface. Will the family of four find a way forward? Can they unravel the mysteries and escape the dense fog that surrounds them? (iQiyi)

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Kiri ni Sumu Akuma(霧に棲む悪魔)

2011Japan
Novel AdaptationInvestigationMysterySuspenseThrillerRomance

Like Yakou Kanransha, this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Investigation, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 33% similarity match.

Tatsumura Kei, the recipient of a significant inheritance, receives a letter revealing shocking news about his fiancée, who was soon to be married. The letter describes the fiancée as a malicious individual. Surprisingly, the sender of the letter is a mysterious woman clad in white robes, bearing a striking resemblance to Kei. (Fuji TV)

Recommendation: Keiji Yoshinaga Seiichi: Namida no Jikenbo similar to Yakou Kanransha
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Keiji Yoshinaga Seiichi: Namida no Jikenbo(刑事吉永誠一 涙の事件簿)

2013Japan
Novel AdaptationInvestigationMysterySuspenseThrillerMiniseries

Like Yakou Kanransha, this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Investigation, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 33% similarity match.

Yoshinaga Seiichi works as a detective at the Kanagawa-ken Police Department, where his dedication to his work extends beyond solving crime cases to assisting those in need. Joining him as his new colleague is Kagami Shinichi, and their first assignment together involves investigating the discovery of a deceased woman in a basement carpark.

Recommendation: Shinai naru Boku e Satsui wo Komete similar to Yakou Kanransha
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Shinai naru Boku e Satsui wo Komete(親愛なる僕へ殺意をこめて)

2022Japan
InvestigationMurderMysteryPsychologicalStudent Supporting CharacterSuspenseThrillerAdapted From A MangaAdoptive Father-Adoptive Son RelationshipDifficult AdulthoodDramaGraphic ViolenceMultiple PersonalitiesStudent Male Lead

Like Yakou Kanransha, this drama also features Investigation, Murder, Mystery, Psychological, Student Supporting Character, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 33% similarity match.

Urashima Eiji may seem like a typical college student, but he harbors a dark secret - he is the offspring of a well-known serial killer. Troubled by his father's ongoing gruesome activities, Eiji struggles with memory lapses, afraid that he may have inherited his father's sinister tendencies. When a murder occurs that resembles his father's modus operandi, Eiji partners with the victim's companion, Nami, to uncover the truth and prevent further tragedy. Driven by a haunting question, Eiji wonders if he is destined to follow in his father's footsteps.

Recommendation: Doubt similar to Yakou Kanransha
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Doubt(이토록 친밀한 배신자)

2024South Korea
FamilyInvestigationMurderMysteryPsychologicalSuspenseThrillerActionCriminal Profiler Male LeadFather-Daughter RelationshipMiniseriesNoirSingle Father Male LeadStudent Female Lead

Like Yakou Kanransha, this drama also features Family, Investigation, Murder, Mystery, Psychological, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 33% similarity match.

Jang Tae Su is a renowned criminal profiler in South Korea who is highly respected within the law enforcement community. As a pioneer in his field, he has paved the way for other criminal behavior analysts in the country. Despite his professional success, he is also a devoted single father raising his daughter on his own. When he becomes involved in a murder case, he uncovers shocking information that implicates his own daughter. This revelation challenges his professional beliefs and strains his relationship with her. Determined to protect his daughter, Jang Tae Su struggles to uncover the truth surrounding the case.

Recommendation: Schrodinger's Cat similar to Yakou Kanransha
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Schrodinger's Cat(薛丁格的貓)

2018Taiwan
InvestigationMysteryPsychologicalSuspenseThrillerMiniseries

Like Yakou Kanransha, this drama also features Investigation, Mystery, Psychological, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 33% similarity match.

Recommendation: Nomen Kenji similar to Yakou Kanransha
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Nomen Kenji(能面検事)

2025Japan
Novel AdaptationInvestigationMysterySuspenseThrillerProsecutor Male Lead

Like Yakou Kanransha, this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Investigation, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 33% similarity match.

This legal thriller features Fuwa Shuntaro, the top prosecutor at the Osaka District Public Prosecutors' Office, as he seeks the truth of a case, disregarding the influence of higher authorities in the prosecution and police. Known as the "Noh Mask Prosecutor," Fuwa approaches his work with a calm and composed demeanor. Each episode tackles a societal issue linked to the darker aspects of Japanese culture, revealing the tendency of the police to conceal information and highlighting the bureaucratic characteristics of the prosecution.

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Kyokugen Suiri Coliseum(極限推理コロシアム)

2004Japan
Novel AdaptationInvestigationMurderMysterySuspenseThrillerDeathDeath GameGameMiniseries

Like Yakou Kanransha, this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Investigation, Murder, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 33% similarity match.

Upon awakening in a mysterious building, seven individuals are informed via computer that a murderer is among them. They must determine the killer's identity to avoid being the next victim. Meanwhile, another group of seven is locked away in a separate location with a hidden killer of their own. The computer sets the rules for the game: correctly guess the killers in both groups to win 10 million yen and freedom. However, guessing incorrectly results in execution, being murdered before guessing leads to failure, and unforeseen events can halt the game. If the other group identifies the killers first, everyone will be killed. Can they uncover the killer in time and trust the information provided by the other group? Survival hinges on their ability to work together and solve the deadly mystery.

Recommendation: Mofuku no Rendezvous similar to Yakou Kanransha
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Mofuku no Rendezvous(喪服のランデヴー)

2000Japan
Novel AdaptationInvestigationMysterySuspenseThrillerMiniseries

Like Yakou Kanransha, this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Investigation, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 33% similarity match.

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

Recommendation: Eien no Ko similar to Yakou Kanransha
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Eien no Ko(永遠の仔)

2000Japan
Novel AdaptationInvestigationMurderMysteryPsychologicalSuspenseThrillerDetective FictionDramaInvestigator Male LeadLawyer Male LeadMental Hospital SettingNurse Female LeadViolence Against Children

Like Yakou Kanransha, this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Investigation, Murder, Mystery, Psychological, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 33% similarity match.

Three 12-year-old victims of abuse develop a strong connection that lasts a lifetime after meeting at a psychiatric facility. Ryohei and Shoichiro promise to safeguard Yuki after rescuing her from drowning, a commitment that remains unaltered as they grow older. Years later, they come together again and realize their affection for each other has not changed. Yuki works as a nurse, Shoichiro as a lawyer, and Ryohei as a detective. When a body is discovered in the river, the trio finds themselves implicated in a series of murders that they feel deeply tied to.

Recommendation: Shokuzai similar to Yakou Kanransha
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Shokuzai(贖罪)

2012Japan
Novel AdaptationInvestigationMurderMysteryPsychologicalSuspenseThrillerDramaHorrorKidnappingManipulative SiblingMultiple MainsRapeRevenge

Like Yakou Kanransha, this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Investigation, Murder, Mystery, Psychological, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 33% similarity match.

The tragic death of a young girl named Emili shocks the residents of a small village in Japan. Emili's classmates discover her violated body while they were playing together, but the identity of the killer remains a mystery. Emili's mother, Asako, devastated by grief, places a curse on the four girls for claiming not to remember the killer's face. Each girl will face consequences for their silence in their own way. Haunted by Asako's words and burdened by the curse, the four girls are thrust into adulthood, leading to a series of tragic events.

Recommendation: Silent Voice Season 2 similar to Yakou Kanransha
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Silent Voice Season 2(サイレント・ヴォイス 行動心理捜査官・楯岡絵麻 2)

2020Japan
Novel AdaptationInvestigationMysteryPsychologicalSuspenseThrillerInterrogator Female LeadMiniseriesPsychologySmart Female Lead

Like Yakou Kanransha, this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Investigation, Mystery, Psychological, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 33% similarity match.

Tateoka Ema is an expert in interrogation, utilizing behavioral psychology to elicit confessions from suspects with a perfect track record. Through careful observation of micro-expressions, she is able to quickly identify deception in suspects. Her targeted suspects inevitably end up confessing under her scrutiny. (Jdrama Weblog)

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Silent Voice(サイレント・ヴォイス 行動心理捜査官・楯岡絵麻)

2018Japan
Novel AdaptationInvestigationMysteryPsychologicalSuspenseThrillerMiniseriesPolice Department SettingPolice Sergeant Female LeadPsychology

Like Yakou Kanransha, this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Investigation, Mystery, Psychological, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 33% similarity match.

Individuals deceive using language through their cerebral neocortex. However, just before they speak, the limbic system's mental reflexes become visible. Tateoka Ema, a police sergeant in the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department's First Investigative Division, possesses the ability to uncover suspects' lies by observing their micro-gestures, which last for only 0.2 seconds. Known as "Enma-sama" (King of Hades) by her peers, she prides herself on a 100% success rate in extracting confessions through the application of behavioral psychology. Despite her expertise in detecting falsehoods, unraveling the complete truth is not always a straightforward task for her. Ema also identifies as a "forever 28" individual who is on the lookout for the ideal life partner.

Recommendation: The Uzukawa Village Incident similar to Yakou Kanransha
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The Uzukawa Village Incident(鵜頭川村事件)

2022Japan
Novel AdaptationInvestigationMurderMysterySuspenseThrillerDisasterDoctor Male LeadMiniseriesVillage Setting

Like Yakou Kanransha, this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Investigation, Murder, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 33% similarity match.

The doctor Iwamori Akira's wife Hitomi has disappeared, prompting him to travel to her hometown of Uzukawa Village with their daughter Aiko in search of her. As they stay in the village, a heavy rainstorm isolates the area and a young individual is murdered. Tensions rise within the village as a power struggle within a prominent family and the growing divide between the youth and adults come to a head. The village faces a looming crisis as distrust and unease spread. Can Iwamori reconcile with his family and confront his own past amidst the escalating turmoil? (Wowow/Jdramaswordpress)

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

2025Japan
Novel AdaptationInvestigationMysterySuspenseThrillerMiniseries

Like Yakou Kanransha, this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Investigation, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 33% similarity match.

Suzukura Mana is an aspiring fashion designer working at an apparel company. She has diligently served as an assistant and is on the verge of realizing her dream of debuting as a designer. However, Mana harbors a dark secret that she cannot share with anyone: she killed her husband, who subjected her to daily abuse, to secure the tranquil life she currently enjoys. Suddenly, her supposedly dead husband reappears before her, devoid of any memory of the past, and they find themselves living together. As Mana spends time with her "deceased husband," she discovers a gentler side of him that she had never experienced before. Yet, a startling revelation soon comes to light.

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Yi Shuang Xiu Hua Xie(一双绣花鞋)

2003China
Novel AdaptationInvestigationMysterySuspenseThrillerDrama

Like Yakou Kanransha, this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Investigation, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 33% similarity match.

Prior to the liberation of Chongqing, Ye Da Long led a team from the PLA on secret missions in the area. Following the downfall of the national army, possessing the hidden spy list became crucial in controlling the underground network of Chongqing. Military special agent Ji Yu Tang has been feeling uneasy recently after discovering a pair of embroidered shoes in his boss Lin NanXuan's coffin during the funeral. Shen Chao took over as the head of public security after the liberation of the mountainous city of Chongqing.

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Byakuyako(白夜行)

2006Japan
Novel AdaptationInvestigationMurderMysteryPsychologicalSuspenseThrillerChildhood Friends RelationshipDifficult AdulthoodMatricidePatricideRomanceSchool ViolenceSexual Violence

Like Yakou Kanransha, this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Investigation, Murder, Mystery, Psychological, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 33% similarity match.

After discovering that his father's inappropriate behavior was directed towards his childhood sweetheart, Yukiho, Ryoji decides to take matters into his own hands and ends his father's life. Shockingly, Yukiho reveals that her mother had coerced her into tolerating the abuse due to their financial struggles. Yukiho later enacts a plan to fake the deaths of her mother and herself as a form of retaliation. Over the past 14 years, Ryoji and Yukiho have been grappling with their forbidden love, navigating the challenges of keeping their past hidden and outlasting any legal repercussions. Ryoji delves into the criminal underworld to provide for Yukiho and safeguard her future.

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Dareka ga Kono Machi de(誰かがこの町で)

2024Japan
Novel AdaptationInvestigationMurderMysterySuspenseThrillerDeathDeath Of A DaughterKidnappingMiniseriesVillage Setting

Like Yakou Kanransha, this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Investigation, Murder, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 32% similarity match.

Masaki Yuichi is employed as a detective at a legal office. Previously, he served as a personal assistant to a government official, but he struggled with his participation in an illicit fund and coped with the tragic loss of his daughter. His daughter's passing inflicted a profound emotional wound and remorse upon him, which he has yet to overcome. One day, a young woman named Mochizuki Maki seeks assistance from the law firm to locate her relatives. Maki was separated from her parents as a baby and was raised in an orphanage. Together, Yuichi and Maki travel to the town where she lived with her family in the past. They discover that the town had a history of a boy being abducted and killed. Could this incident be connected to the disappearance of Maki Mochizuki's family?

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Naomi and Kanako(ナオミとカナコ)

2016Japan
Novel AdaptationInvestigationMurderMysterySuspenseThrillerDeathDomestic ViolenceFriendshipMiniseriesSismance

Like Yakou Kanransha, this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Investigation, Murder, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 32% similarity match.

Oda Naomi had dreams of working as a curator in an art gallery, but she currently holds a position at a department store where she caters to VIP clients. Despite her job, she is dissatisfied with her current situation. One day, her college friend, Hattori Kanako, pays her a visit at her apartment and reveals that she is being physically abused by her husband, Tatsuro, who is a high-ranking employee at a bank. Kanako is hesitant to leave her husband out of fear for her life, as he becomes violent when under stress. When Naomi spots a Chinese stowaway who bears a striking resemblance to Kanako's husband, she devises a plan to eliminate him. With Kanako's cooperation, they put their plan into action.

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Shinhannin(真犯人)

2018Japan
Novel AdaptationInvestigationMurderMysterySuspenseThriller1980sDeathDetective FictionDetective Male LeadMiniseries

Like Yakou Kanransha, this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Investigation, Murder, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 32% similarity match.

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

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Yoru ga Dorehodo Kurakutemo(夜がどれほど暗くても)

2020Japan
Novel AdaptationInvestigationMurderMysterySuspenseThrillerDeathDramaJournalist Male LeadMiniseriesSuicide

Like Yakou Kanransha, this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Investigation, Murder, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 32% similarity match.

Michinari Shiga is employed as an assistant editor at the weekly publication Shukan Jiryu, which has experienced an increase in sales thanks to its coverage of various scandals. He leads a life dedicated to journalism ethics, until his own son, who is in university, commits a double murder before taking his own life. Now, instead of uncovering scandals, Shiga is thrust into the midst of one. Facing pressure from his colleagues, he is demoted to a monthly magazine and his marriage begins to deteriorate rapidly. Despite his challenging circumstances, Shiga is resolute in his mission to uncover the truth surrounding his son's actions.

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Dreamland Program Bureau(梦境规划局)

2016China
InvestigationMysteryPsychologicalSuspenseThrillerBoss-Employee RelationshipSci-Fi

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The boss known as "defector" Feng Wei, the tech enthusiast Mi Ye, the young psychologist Dr. Yimin, the fiery Cici, and the genius Gamma are all skilled craftsmen and dream planners. Feng Wei's fiancée, Photon, used to be a dream planner until an accident caused her to lose her self-awareness in a dream black hole. As Feng Wei investigates, the true culprit behind the scenes begins to emerge. This is all connected to experiments conducted by the mysterious organization known as "Garden." What secrets lie within the depths of the dream black hole?

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The Appearance of the Murderer(凶手的样子)

2024China
InvestigationMurderMysterySuspenseThrillerDeathWeb Series

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

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Storm in a Cocoon(守業者)

2014Hong Kong
FamilyInvestigationMysterySuspenseThrillerDramaHistorical

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"Wing Tai Lung" was once the largest silk factory in Guangzhou. The owner, POON WING LIN, has handed over the business to his eldest son, POON KA HIN, and second daughter, POON HAU YEE. However, HAU YEE tragically commits suicide, leaving many unanswered questions. POON KA YEUNG, the youngest son and a military doctor, returns home and takes charge of the business. He becomes suspicious of his sister's death and teams up with HAU YEE's friend and coworker at the silk factory, TONG BING BING, to investigate. They uncover complex relationships within the factory, with everyone becoming a suspect. The factory's leader, SIN BIK SUET, often bullies BING BING. The arrival of a new employee, FUNG CHI CHING, adds another layer of mystery. YEUNG is drawn to BING BING's bravery, and they start to develop feelings for each other. However, BING BING's long-lost fiancé, KWAN JO YIU, suddenly reappears, causing turmoil. The identity of HAU YEE's killer shocks everyone, leading to consequences for the Poon family business. Determined to protect their legacy, YEUNG and BING BING vow to uncover the truth.

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Brutally Young(十八年後的終極告白)

2020Hong Kong
InvestigationMurderMysterySuspenseThrillerCrimeDeath

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

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

2011Japan
Novel AdaptationInvestigationMysterySuspenseThrillerAnthologyMiniseries

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The television series consists of four episodes, each adapted from short stories written by mystery author Yokoyama Hideo. Every episode features a unique murder mystery plot. The episodes are titled as follows: Episode 1 - Overdo / Fukaoi, Episode 2 - Takeover / Hikitsugi, Episode 3 - Lockout / Shimedashi, and Episode 4 - Revenge / Shikaeshi.

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64 (2015)(64)

2015Japan
Novel AdaptationInvestigationMysterySuspenseThrillerDramaMiniseries

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Amidst a dispute between the public relations office of D Prefectural Police and the correspondents club regarding the anonymity of perpetrators, it has been decided that a director from the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department will visit the family of the victim in a significant unsolved case from 1989, just a week before the statute of limitations expires. The case involves the kidnapping and murder of Shoko-chan, which remains the most heinous crime in the history of D Prefectural Police. The family of the victim has declined the director's offer to extend condolences. A strict confidentiality order has been issued for all individuals involved in the case, including the investigators from that time. This has created a barrier between the Criminal Investigations Department and the Police Affairs Department. Additionally, a mysterious memo has surfaced, followed by a new kidnapping that bears a striking resemblance to the 1989 case just before the director's scheduled visit.

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

2010Japan
Novel AdaptationInvestigationMysterySuspenseThrillerAnthologyMiniseries

Like Yakou Kanransha, this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Investigation, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 31% similarity match.

Four episodes are inspired by short stories from mystery writer Yokoyama Hideo. Each episode features a unique murder mystery. The episodes are titled: 1. "18th Hole" (18 ), 2. "Misinformation" (Goho ), 3. "Autobiography" (Jiden ), and 4. "Someone Else's House" (Tanin no Ie ).

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Kami no Tsuki(紙の月)

2014Japan
Novel AdaptationInvestigationMysterySuspenseThrillerDramaMiniseries

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Rinka Umezawa, a homemaker, seeks out small joys in life. Her husband, Masabumi, is committed to supporting her. The couple does not have any children. Rinka decides to take on a part-time job at a bank, where she visits clients' homes and occasionally assists them with household tasks, earning their trust. During one visit to client Kojo Hirabayashi's home, she encounters his grandson Kota, who asks for money. This interaction has a profound impact on Rinka. Subsequently, she steals one hundred million yen from the bank and disappears. Two years later, Rinka's former classmates Yuko Okazaki and Aki Nakaji uncover her embezzlement scheme and confront their own inner demons.

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Honcho Azumi Season 5(ハンチョウ~警視庁安積班~ シリーズ5)

2012Japan
Novel AdaptationInvestigationMysterySuspenseThrillerDetective Male LeadPolice Department Setting

Like Yakou Kanransha, this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Investigation, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 31% similarity match.

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

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Go-nin no Junko(5人のジュンコ)

2015Japan
Novel AdaptationInvestigationMysterySuspenseThrillerCrimeMiniseries

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Satake Junko was recently taken into custody as the primary suspect in a series of murders involving five men. This development has garnered significant attention in various media outlets and talk shows. Journalist Tanabe Junko decided to delve into the case in hopes of uncovering a big story. She reached out to Shinoda Junko, a former classmate of Satake, who claimed to be close to her. Shinoda invited Tanabe to her office for a discussion. On the other hand, Fukutome Junko, a former colleague of Tanabe who saw her on TV, contacted her and invited her over to her house. When Tanabe visited, she was hoping for information related to the case, but instead, Fukutome, now a homemaker, talked about issues regarding the hierarchy in her company's housing complex. Subsequently, a man contacted Tanabe claiming to have been a potential victim of Satake. This man happened to be the son of another woman named Junko. As these women, from different walks of life and unrelated to the murders, found themselves connected solely by their shared first name, they unwittingly became entangled in a web of deceit and hostility. Derived from Mari Yukiko's novel "5-nin no Junko."

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The Long Night(沉默的真相)

2020China
Novel AdaptationInvestigationMysteryPsychologicalSuspenseThrillerConspiracyCorruptionCrime Against MoralityDramaSmart Male LeadWeb Series

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The murder case initially seemed straightforward, with numerous witnesses observing the suspect attempting to dispose of a body and a confession from the suspect himself. However, as the case progressed to court, the prosecutor uncovered that there was more to the situation than met the eye. The murder turned out to be a facade for a more disturbing injustice. The prosecutor dedicated a decade of his life unraveling the truth, sacrificing his youth, career, reputation, family, and ultimately his life in the process. (DramaWiki)

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Medical Examiner Dr. Qin: Silent Evidence(法医秦明之无声的证词)

2021China
Novel AdaptationInvestigationMurderMysterySuspenseThrillerCohabitationDifficult ChildhoodEccentric Male LeadForensic Medical Examiner Male LeadSerial KillingsSlight Comedy

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Young and talented Qin Ming has recently entered the workforce. With the support of Lin Dang and others, he overcomes his childhood trauma and becomes a respected medical examiner in charge of the entire bureau. When a new murder occurs with similarities to one from 15 years ago, doubts arise about whether the wrong person was caught or if the murderer had an accomplice. Qin Ming is haunted by nightmares and memories from the past once again.

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Interlaced Scenes(错位)

2024China
Novel AdaptationInvestigationMurderMysterySuspenseThrillerDeathDetective Female LeadDetective FictionDetective Male LeadFictional WorldWeb Series

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

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Melody of Secrets(ความลับในบทเพลงที่บรรเลงไม่รู้จบ)

2025Thailand
InvestigationMurderMysteryPsychologicalSuspenseThrillerCriminal Profiler Male LeadDeathGay RomanceJournalist Male LeadLGBTQ+Romance

Like Yakou Kanransha, this drama also features Investigation, Murder, Mystery, Psychological, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 30% similarity match.

An unseen force compels crime reporter Botphleng to seek out his partner, Tankoon, yet his recollections are strangely muddled, leaving him unable to recall what the man looks like. Is Tankoon, the criminologist who insists he is Botphleng's lover, truly who he says he is?

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Chou no Rikigaku(蝶の力学 殺人分析班)

2019Japan
Novel AdaptationInvestigationMurderMysterySuspenseThrillerDeathDetective Female LeadDetective FictionFather-Daughter RelationshipMiniseriesSerial Killings

Like Yakou Kanransha, this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Investigation, Murder, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 30% similarity match.

Detective Kisaragi Toko works in Investigation 1 Section 11 of the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department, under the supervision of Detective Hideaki Takano. Hideaki Takano is preparing to transfer to the Public Security Bureau in a week. Meanwhile, a murder occurs where a wealthy man is discovered dead in his residence with his throat slit and a blue flower inserted in the wound. The victim's wife, Mayumi, is also missing. A message from an individual claiming to be the killer, named Kurasuta 16, is sent to a newspaper, hinting at Mayumi's whereabouts. With the imminent transfer of Detective Hideaki Takano, Toko Kisaragi feels an increased sense of urgency and responsibility to solve the case.

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Rakujitsu(落日)

2023Japan
Abusive ParentInvestigationMurderMysteryStudent Supporting CharacterThrillerAbusive SiblingGraphic ViolenceMiniseriesPrisoner Supporting CharacterPsychiatrist Supporting CharacterScreenwriter Supporting Character

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Inexperienced filmmaker Hasebe Kaori collaborates with up-and-coming writer Kai Mahiro on developing the screenplay for her upcoming movie. The story is inspired by the tragic events of the Sasazukacho Family Murder Case from 15 years ago, where a recluse man killed his sister and parents in a house fire. Interestingly, this murder occurred in the same town where Mahiro grew up. Both Kaori and Mahiro harbor personal connections to this unsettling crime. As they delve deeper into researching the case for their film, they uncover a startling revelation.

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Hanzai Shokogun(犯罪症候群 Season 1)

2017Japan
Novel AdaptationInvestigationMurderMysterySuspenseThrillerDeathDetective FictionDetective Supporting CharacterFormer Detective Male LeadRevengeSuicide

Like Yakou Kanransha, this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Investigation, Murder, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 30% similarity match.

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