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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  • 99.9: Keiji Senmon Bengoshi

    1. 99.9: Keiji Senmon Bengoshi

    Japanese Drama - 2016, 10 episodes

    10

    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.

  • BORDER

    2. BORDER

    Japanese Drama - 2014, 9 episodes

    7.5

    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.

  • Cold Case: Shinjitsu no Tobira

    3. Cold Case: Shinjitsu no Tobira

    Japanese Drama - 2016, 10 episodes

    9.5

    Based on the American show called "Cold case" with a Japanese spin. If you liked one, you'll like the other.

  • Gannibal

    4. Gannibal

    Japanese Drama - 2022, 7 episodes

    9.5

    A police officer gets posted to a remote village and finds out what lurks behind the smiles of its villagers.

  • Kagi no Kakatta Heya

    5. Kagi no Kakatta Heya

    Japanese Drama - 2012, 11 episodes

    8.5

    A security firm employee who specializes in locked room mysteries.

  • MIU 404

    6. MIU 404

    Japanese Drama - 2020, 11 episodes

    9.0

    Police procedural drama following the "Mobile Investigative Unit" which tries to solve cases within 24h.

  • Ouroboros

    7. Ouroboros

    Japanese Drama - 2015, 10 episodes

    10

    Two brothers set out on completely different paths attempt to find out the truth about a murder that happened 15 years ago.

  • Sherlock: The Untold Stories

    8. Sherlock: The Untold Stories

    Japanese Drama - 2019, 11 episodes

    9.0

    Japanese version of Sherlock. Nothing unheard of, but I enjoyed it nonetheless.

  • Signal: Choki Mikaiketsu Jiken Sosahan

    9. Signal: Choki Mikaiketsu Jiken Sosahan

    Japanese Drama - 2018, 10 episodes

    9.5

    A police officer finds a walkie-talkie that lets him talk to a police officer in the past. Together, they solve cold cases.

  • Siren

    10. Siren

    Japanese Drama - 2015, 9 episodes

    9.0

    A police officer couple stumbles upon a mysterious woman that takes an interest in the female lead.

  • Tengoku to Jigoku: Psychona Futari

    11. Tengoku to Jigoku: Psychona Futari

    Japanese Drama - 2021, 10 episodes

    9.5

    A detective and a serial killer switch bodies.

  • Unnatural

    12. Unnatural

    Japanese Drama - 2018, 10 episodes

    9.0

    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.

  • Anti-Hero

    13. Anti-Hero

    Japanese Drama - 2024, 10 episodes

    8.5

    A skilled lawyer takes on difficult cases where even the evidence are against them and works them around to his favor.

  • Geeks: Keisatsusho no Henjintachi

    14. Geeks: Keisatsusho no Henjintachi

    Japanese Drama - 2024, 11 episodes

    8.5

    A feel-good show about three women working for the police and their help in solving cases.

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