Asian Drama

A fatigued man wakes up at a bar with a bartender who will forever change his life as he gets to know more about her. Three criminals have somewhat accomplished their task of kidnapping their target, but their overall mission seems to go nowhere in the end. In the late 1970s, a mysterious woman runs a bar where a deadly situation will affect the lives of everyone. Two killers are looking for their faceless victim, who shows up at a diner every day at 6 o'clock sharp. Four incredibly talented Korean filmmakers, four intriguing cinematic visions, four astounding stories revolving around murderers for hire. (Source: fantasiafestival.com) ~~ Adapted from the short story "The Killers" by Ernest Hemingway. ~~ Release dates: Jul 24, 2024 (Festival) || Oct 23, 2024 (Cinema)

Duration: 1 hr. 59 min.

Content Rating: 18+ Restricted (violence & profanity)

Set before the Battle of Changsha, this is a story about unsung heroes during a time of warfare and follows a man who learns to fight for a greater cause in his journey to find his father's killer. In order to occupy Changsha, the Japanese resorts to using the 'black butler', a strategic agent that has been lurking in China for 15 years to carry out a long-planned deception. Yun Mu Zhi, a member of the underground party of the Communist Party of China, is killed while investigating the "black butler." Without knowing his father's true identity, his son Yun Hong Shen returns to their hometown of Changsha to track down his father's murderer. His father's friend and comrade reaches out to help him. Yun Hong Shen joins hands with Wen Ye Ming, a young woman impassioned by her sense of patriotism as they fight against innumerable odds. Setting aside his personal vendetta, Yun Hong Shen engages in a deadly game with Japanese agents to earn his countrymen a chance to win the war.

Episodes: 38

Aired On: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday

Duration: 45 min.

Content Rating: Not Yet Rated

Tattooist Kant works as a spy for the police. When he's tasked to investigate a pair of gunman brothers, he finds that one of them is a one-night stand he hasn't been able to forget—Bison. The two assassins own a hamburger shop. Kant goes there and focuses his efforts on charming Bison into giving up information. When his attempts are thwarted by Bison's scary, protective older brother Fadel, he hires someone who can take him on. He enlists the help of his handsome best friend Style who's a pain in the neck and not afraid of anything. Mechanic Style once rear-ended Fadel and they fought. Kant promises Style the car he'd had his eyes on if he can win Fadel's heart. If his mission is successful, Kant's been promised a clean criminal record so he can start a new life.

Episodes: 12

Duration: 45 min.

Content Rating: 13+ - Teens 13 or older

Aired On: Wednesday

A city where days bustling with people and nights staggering under the twinkling lights coexist. A series of disappearances occur in the middle of Gangnam. Jae Hui, an employee at an entertainment establishment who holds crucial evidence, suddenly disappears, and Yun Gil Ho, a problem solver in the entertainment district, begins to search for her. Gil Ho is not the only one looking for Jae Hui.

Detective Kang Dong U, who was demoted after exposing his colleagues' wrongdoings, is assigned to the investigation at the chief's request, and prosecutor Min Seo Jin, who is favored by the chief prosecutor, is also following the case. As club officials use every means necessary to track down Jae Hui, a series of disappearances intertwined with various desires expose the dark face of Gangnam.

(Source: Korean = Naver)

Episodes: 8

Airs On: Wednesday

Set before the Battle of Changsha, this is a story about unsung heroes during a time of warfare and follows a man who learns to fight for a greater cause in his journey to find his father's killer. In order to occupy Changsha, the Japanese resorts to using the 'black butler', a strategic agent that has been lurking in China for 15 years to carry out a long-planned deception. Yun Mu Zhi, a member of the underground party of the Communist Party of China, is killed while investigating the "black butler." Without knowing his father's true identity, his son Yun Hong Shen returns to their hometown of Changsha to track down his father's murderer. His father's friend and comrade reaches out to help him. Yun Hong Shen joins hands with Wen Ye Ming, a young woman impassioned by her sense of patriotism as they fight against innumerable odds. Setting aside his personal vendetta, Yun Hong Shen engages in a deadly game with Japanese agents to earn his countrymen a chance to win the war.

Episodes: 38

Aired On: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday

Duration: 45 min.

Content Rating: Not Yet Rated

Set immediately after movie "Golden Kamuy," the hunt for the escaped prisoners with the tattoos that collectively reveal the location of hidden gold is in full swing. Retired war veteran Sugimoto Saichi and Ainu native Asirpa are in the hunt to find the gold before others do so and their journey to find the gold nuggets enters a new phase.

(Source: AsianWiki)

Adapted from the manga "Golden Kamuy" (ゴールデンカムイ) by Noda Satoru (野田サトル).

Tags: Veteran Male Lead, Treasure Hunting, Prison Escape, Adapted From A Manga (Vote or add tags)

Episodes: 9

Duration: 60 min.

Country: Japan

Airs On: Sunday

Aired: Oct 6, 2024 - ?

Content Rating: Not Yet Rated

Fate brings two men together in a love-hate relationship.

Joker leads a double life. Boastful and talented in conversation, he is secretly a notorious thief wanted by the police. Using his exceptional disguise skills, Joker robs wealthy oppressors and redistributes their riches to aid struggling villagers.

On the other side is Jack, a former Taekwondo black belt turned debt collector. With a calm and quiet demeanor, Jack instills fear in those he encounters. Despite his intimidating presence, he is a reasonable man who believes in solving problems without force and holds the conviction that "the strength one possesses should be used only to protect the weak."

(Source: Thai = jackandjoker_ Twitter)

Episodes: 12

Content Rating: 18+ Restricted (violence & profanity)

Airs On: Monday

Premiere in the fall of 2024 Kamen Rider GAVV (仮面ライダーガヴ) Unconfirmed information ガヴ is a foley word for "bite" Knight with the theme of "snack" There are 3 knights at the beginning Kamen Rider GAVV is purple, the prototype is gummies, and the characteristic is the use of a large number of transparent pieces on the body Knight No. 2 is red and white, and the prototype is chocolate The belt is a monster that eats snacks, turns the handlebar, and moves its mouth up and down to "bite (chew)" to transform

Tags: Superhero Male Lead (Vote or add tags)

Duration: 23 min.

Country: Japan

Airs On: Sunday

Aired: Sep, 2024 - ?

Content Rating: Not Yet Rated

Space aliens from a different planet invade Earth in an attempt to expand their territory. They are confronted by 3 individuals, who have overwhelmingly mechanic technology and individual creativity.

It revolves around a pair of former high school girls who are assassins that struggle to fit into a “normal” society.

(Source: Drama-Otaku)

Tags: Assassin Female Lead (Vote or add tags)

Episodes: 12

Country: Japan

Airs On: Thursday

Aired: Sep 5, 2024 - ?

Content Rating: Not Yet Rated

Duration: 2 hr. 6 min.

Content Rating: Not Yet Rated

It follows the hunt for a serial killer who has shaken the world as the youngest detective, Park Sun Woo, joins the team of veteran detective Seo Do Cheol, a veteran who is determined to catch the bad guys.

(Source: Korean = TheQoo)

Release dates: May 20, 2024 (Festival)

Duration: 1 hr. 58 min.

Assigned to investigate various regions in Jiangnan, Detective Di Renjie becomes entangled in the mysterious disappearance of a young girl in Lin'an City. His inquiry uncovers connections to a local cult rife with debauchery and a web of intricate, puzzling clues. As a sinister monk's presence looms, Di Renjie uses his remarkable intellect to unravel the complexities of the case, inching closer to the truth in a thrilling clash between justice and evil.

Six females from various fields join this show inspired by the ecosystem of bees. From an actress to former and currently active athletes and a cheerleader, the six females become the Queen Bees. Each of the six has to form her own team of three males. The 18 males try to appeal to the Queen Bees to be selected, while the Queen Bees are careful about who will be good for their teams to win. For the prize money of 100,000 dollars, every contestant fights with each other intensely from the start!

Kim Hae Il is a hot-tempered Catholic priest with a burning sense of justice. He heads to Busan to pursue a drug case which originated in Gudam-district, Seoul. Helping him in his pursuit are Prosecutor Park Kyung Sun, Detective Gu Dae Young from Gudam Police Station, and Detective Gu Ja Young from Busan.

(Source: Asianwiki)

Episodes: 12

Duration: 60 min.

Content Rating: 15+ - Teens 15 or older

Airs On: Friday, Saturday

Jang Tae Su is a legendary criminal profiler in Korea. He was one of the first in his field and paved the way for criminal behavior analysts in the country. He has gained the absolute respect and trust within the police organization. At home, he is a single parent and raises his daughter by himself. Jang Tae Su works on a murder case and realizes that his daughter is involved in the case. The discovery shakes everything in his professional beliefs and his relationship with his daughter. To protect his daughter, Jang Tae Su struggles to reveal the truth.

(Source: AsianWiki)

Episodes: 10

Duration: 1 hr. 10 min.

Content Rating: 15+ - Teens 15 or older

Airs On: Friday, Saturday

Yamada Tatsuhito is a second-year high school student. He stopped going to school due to bullying. His parents, who have no interest in Yamada Tatsuhito's well-being, have travelled abroad for work. Yamada Tatsuhito is all alone, and he lives alone. One day, he happens to see Ijuin Sho get into a motorcycle accident. Ijuin Sho is the leader of the largest delinquent gang known as Grand Cross. Contrary to his slender physical appearance, he is a strong fighter who has never lost a one-on-one fight. Due to the motorcycle accident, Ijuin Sho is seriously injured. Ijuin Sho also sees Yamada Tatsuhito, who looks just like him. He gets Yamada Tatsuhito to act as his double, but will he be able to survive as a gang leader? ~~ Adapted from the manga series "Densetsu no Kashira Shou" (伝説の頭 翔) written by Natsuhara Takeshi (夏原武) and illustrated by Hamori Takashi (刃森尊).

Episodes: 8

Duration: 60 min.

Aired On: Friday

Content Rating: Not Yet Rated

It revolves around a pair of former high school girls who are assassins that struggle to fit into a “normal” society.

(Source: Drama-Otaku)

Tags: Assassin Female Lead (Vote or add tags)

Episodes: 12

Country: Japan

Airs On: Thursday

Aired: Sep 5, 2024 - ?

Content Rating: Not Yet Rated

Pei Xing, known as the Jackal, once traded lives for money without emotion. After witnessing the powerful crush those fighting for justice, his sense of righteousness awakens. Now, he seeks revenge, punishing the wicked while facing off against other skilled swordsmans.

Xu Xing Lan, a new employee in the workplace, accidentally traveled to ancient times and became bound to her target, Yu Wen Yan, the second young master of Anjin City! By mistake, they started a cat-and-mouse game of love and hate. And she used modern thinking to start a wonderful journey from the "first female killer" to the "first female official" in Anjin City.

(Source: Chinese = Douban)

Episodes: 30

Content Rating: Not Yet Rated

Aired On: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday

Ratings: 7.0

With Kie and her family facing many tragedies in life, she turns to the spiritual and goes to pray at a shrine. A priest there tells her that her family is facing karma caused by her gangster ancestor. After Kie decides to perform a ritual, she finds herself back in time in the body of a man who had been killed. She meets all the gang members including her own great grandfather, Khung. While getting to know him, Kie attempts to prevent Khung from performing the action that would lead to her family's misfortune.

Myung Deuk is a detective. While working on a case involving a criminal organization, he comes across money belonging to the crime group. Myung Deuk is soon chased by the police and the crime group.

(Source: AsianWiki)

Duration: 1 hr. 40 min.

Content Rating: 15+ - Teens 15 or older

The series’ story is set in two time periods, 1995 and 2005, and follows the life, childhood friends and the repercussions of the decisions of a fearsome and peerless Yakuza warrior with a strong sense of justice, duty, and humanity.

(Source: variety.com)

Adapted from the SEGA game franchise “Yakuza Like a Dragon.” [2005].

Co-production with the U.S.A

Tags: Competent Male Lead, 2000s, Determined Male Lead, Skilled Fighter, Organized Crime, Adapted From A Game, Mafia, Miniseries, Street Fight, 1990s (Vote or add tags)

Episodes: 6

Country: Japan

Airs On: Friday

Aired: Oct 25, 2024 - Nov 1, 2024

Content Rating: Not Yet Rated

Faced with a series of complicated and suspenseful cases, how will the trio of senior chemist Yu Xing Bai, senior inspector Jing Hao Ran of the serious crime unit, and senior doctor Fan Pei Qing unravel the mystery step by step, and use science to reveal the facts and find the truth in the midst of dangers? When facing life and death, how will they stick to their original intentions and complete the redemption of themselves and others?

(Source: Chinese = Douban || Translation = MyDramaList)

Tags: Police Inspector Male Lead, Forensic Medical Examiner Female Lead, Forensic Science, Investigation (Vote or add tags)

Episodes: 24

Duration: 45 min.

Country: Hong Kong

Airs On: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday

Aired: Aug 7, 2024 - Aug 23, 2024

Content Rating: Not Yet Rated

In 1952, after several battles, the People's Volunteer Army (PVA) had gained the upper hand in ground combat during the War to Resist US Aggression and Aid Korea. To boost their morale and secure advantages at the negotiating table, the UN forces made a final effort at Shangganling.

On October 14, the UN forces launched a fierce attack on Shangganling. The PVA soldiers bravely resisted the assault, engaging in repeated struggles to hold the position. After transitioning to tunnel warfare, they continued fighting in extremely harsh conditions.

In the decisive phase, the PVA launched a resolute counterattack and gradually strengthened their positions. After 43 days of intense battle, the PVA soldiers achieved victory. This campaign showcased China's national and military strength, deterring any Western countries from provoking China in the following decades.

(Source: Youku)

Tags: Web Series (Vote or add tags)

Episodes: 24

Duration: 45 min.

Country: China

Airs On: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday

Aired: Oct 14, 2024 - ?

Content Rating: Not Yet Rated

In a time before Meng Qing became Meng Po, the Goddess of Oblivion, and Qing Heng became Yue Lao, the God of Matchmaking, the couple from different worlds was forcefully torn apart by divine punishment.

Meng Qing perished, carrying with her the remnants of Qing Heng's soul, and descended into the realm of the dead - City of Delusion. In the perilous and enigmatic city, Meng Qing exhausts every effort trying to restore Qing Heng's broken soul, only to find that her long-awaited beloved is still alive. Determined to uncover the truth of their past and reunite with her beloved, Meng Qing breaks free from the city and bravely presses onward.

But what lies ahead is only the harsh reality. Love, friendship, revenge, forgiveness, growth, and acceptance – how will Meng Qing decide?

(Source: Youku)

Tags: Chinese Mythology, Martial Arts (Vote or add tags)

Episodes: 1

Duration: 1 hr. 30 min.

Country: China

Aired: Feb 25, 2024

Content Rating: Not Yet Rated

Set in the Joseon era during a tumultuous time in the aftermath of war, take a journey through the lives of two childhood friends-turned-adversaries: Cheon Yeong, a slave with remarkable martial prowess; and Jong Ryeo, Cheon Yeng’s master and scion of Joseon's most influential military family.

(Source: Netflix)

Duration: 2 hr. 6 min.

Content Rating: 18+ Restricted (violence & profanity)

In the year 1971, former Korean Air Force fighter pilot Tae In works as a pilot for a commercial airline. He faces a crisis inside a hijacked flight with the passengers, including Yong Dae, and his crew members, including Captain Kyu Sik and Flight Attendant Ok Soon.

(Source: AsianWiki)

Duration: 1 hr. 40 min.

Content Rating: 13+ - Teens 13 or older

Loi Bo Watch Company, Hong Kong's esteemed watch boutique, conceals a thrilling secret—it serves as the epicentre for stolen timepieces. Under the icy command of Uncle, a fearless crew assembles: an audacious thief, explosive specialist, lock-picking prodigy, and watch connoisseur. Their target? Tokyo, where they plan to heist three ultra-luxury watches.

The story follows Jin Million, a top assassin in the martial arts world who loses his memory and becomes a humble cook. He later meets the extraordinarily cunning and scheming lute master, Qu Wei. Despite countless trials and tribulations, they eventually come to understand each other's true feelings and decide to join forces to defeat evil and reaffirm justice.

(Source: Chinese = Baidu)

Adapted from the novel "Hu Li De Shou, Tian Xia Wo You" (狐狸在手，天下我有) by Nan Jian Qiu Tuan (囡囝囚团).

Episodes: 29

Duration: 45 min.

Airs On: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday

The story begins with the creation of two quantum AIs: Kuro and Shiro. Dr. Ke builds them with the intention of having these two AIs accompany and grow alongside his cryogenically frozen son, forging a unique friendship. After going through the five episodes of Q18, Kuro and Shiro gradually learn about human nature, evolving consciousness and emotions.

Simultaneously, by connecting the quantum computer with the human brain, they assist the young boy with cryogenic syndrome in capturing love and friendship. Just as this utopian existence takes shape, Dr. Ke believes that technology has spiraled out of control. He decides to personally destroy Kuro and Shiro, leading to an intense conflict with his son.

(Source: pavilion.taicca.tw)

Episodes: 10

Duration: 45 min.

Airs On: Friday