Crime/law jdrama I'd recommend
Series that revolve primarily around solving a singular case or a different case per episode. Working for the police, with the police or within the confines of the law is the main premise.
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1. 99.9: Keiji Senmon Bengoshi
Japanese Drama - 2016, 10 episodes
Quirky lawyer tackles cases in a criminal system where 99.9% of those charged end up with a "guilty" verdict, regardless of their true involvement.
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2. BORDER
Japanese Drama - 2014, 9 episodes
A detective (bonus points: played by Oguri Shun) get shot and finds out he can talk to the dearly departed as an aftermath of the incident.
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3. Cold Case: Shinjitsu no Tobira
Japanese Drama - 2016, 10 episodes
Based on the American show called "Cold case" with a Japanese spin. If you liked one, you'll like the other.
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4. Gannibal
Japanese Drama - 2022, 7 episodes
A police officer gets posted to a remote village and finds out what lurks behind the smiles of its villagers.
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5. Kagi no Kakatta Heya
Japanese Drama - 2012, 11 episodes
A security firm employee who specializes in locked room mysteries.
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6. MIU 404
Japanese Drama - 2020, 11 episodes
Police procedural drama following the "Mobile Investigative Unit" which tries to solve cases within 24h.
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7. Ouroboros
Japanese Drama - 2015, 10 episodes
Two brothers set out on completely different paths attempt to find out the truth about a murder that happened 15 years ago.
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8. Sherlock: Untold Stories
Japanese Drama - 2019, 11 episodes
Japanese version of Sherlock. Nothing unheard of, but I enjoyed it nonetheless.
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9. Signal: Choki Mikaiketsu Jiken Sosahan
Japanese Drama - 2018, 10 episodes
A police officer finds a walkie-talkie that lets him talk to a police officer in the past. Together, they solve cold cases.
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10. Siren
Japanese Drama - 2015, 9 episodes
A police officer couple stumbles upon a mysterious woman that takes an interest in the female lead.
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11. Heaven and Hell
Japanese Drama - 2021, 10 episodes
A detective and a serial killer switch bodies.
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12. Unnatural
Japanese Drama - 2018, 10 episodes
This drama follows a crew working at Unnatural Death Institute where people can get a second opinions on what caused the death of their loved one.
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13. Anti-Hero
Japanese Drama - 2024, 10 episodes
A skilled lawyer takes on difficult cases where even the evidence are against them and works them around to his favor.
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14. Geeks
Japanese Drama - 2024, 11 episodes
A feel-good show about three women working for the police and their help in solving cases.