Movies and TvShows featuring "suspense-drama" theme.
A doctor and his recently-deceased patient are reborn as twins to a famous Japanese musical idol and navigate the highs and lows of the Japanese entertainment industry as they grow up together through their lives.
Durarara!! is set in the city of Ikebukuro, where different urban legends and youth subcultures coexist. The story follows several characters and their interconnected lives as they get involved in the mysterious happenings in the city. From street gangs to medical experiments, Durarara!! delves into the complexities of city life.
LIAR GAME is a suspenseful TV show about a genius ex-convict who gets involved in a game of lies and deception. With the opportunity to win 100 million yen, the participants must use their wits to outsmart each other and survive the mind games of a secret organization. Betrayal, friendship, and psychological manipulation are at the core of this gripping drama set in Japan.
Yuuichi Katagiri knows the hardships of not having enough funds. He works hard to save up in order to go on the high school trip. However, after the class' money is all collected; it's stolen. Suspicion falls on two of Yuuichi's friends. Yuuichi Katagiri has battled financial hardships his whole life but has learned to stay content and positive thanks to his close circle of friends. To keep a promise he made to them, Yuuichi saves up enough money to join them on the school trip. But when the gathered money mysteriously goes missing, suspicion falls on two of Yuuichi's friends: Shiho Sawaragi and Makoto Shibe, who were in charge of collecting the payments. Although innocent, Shiho and Makoto take responsibility for the failure to protect the money when no one else comes forward. A few days later, Yuuichi and his friends receive mysterious letters which trick each of them into meeting up. Upon arrival, they are ambushed and knocked unconscious. They wake up in a mysterious room in the presence of 'Manabu-kun,' a character from a controversial children's show that stopped airing due to its malicious content. He informs the group that one of them indirectly gathered them together in order to settle a large debt. They are to play a 'friendship game': a series of games that will test the strength of their bond and trust in each other. As the group's faith wavers due to the growing number of secrets and betrayals, Yuuichi must figure out who of his 'friends' he can actually trust and ultimately discover the identity of the traitor.
The Third Day follows the story of a man who becomes trapped on a secluded island while searching for his kidnapped child. As he delves deeper into the island's eerie rituals and superstitions, he uncovers a town with a dark secret and must confront his own trauma.
A sergeant and a female soldier team up to stop a terrorist plot in West Germany. They face deception, betrayal, and danger as they race against time to prevent an assassination. With car chases, explosions, and intense suspense, this movie will keep you on the edge of your seat.
Platinum End follows the story of Mirai Kakehashi, a high school student who is chosen by a pair of angels to become the next god of humanity. Mirai soon finds himself entangled in a dangerous game where he must confront his fears and face off against other candidates in order to survive. With the help of his newfound powers and the support of his angel companion, Mirai must navigate a world filled with mystery, betrayal, and supernatural forces.
In the 1990s, a police officer goes undercover to infiltrate a mega crime syndicate that distributes illegal drugs across South Korea, China, and Japan. His wife, a narcotics officer, is also involved.
Michael Peterson, a crime novelist, becomes the prime suspect in the murder of his wife Kathleen when she is found dead at the bottom of a staircase in their home. The series delves into the 16-year-long judicial battle that ensues, as Peterson fights to prove his innocence while facing mounting evidence against him.
A social game called The Magical Girl Raising Project allows one in tens of thousands of people to be a "magical girl" — possessing extraordinary physical capabilities and looks, as well as special magical powers that set them apart from the rest of the human race. But one day, in a district containing 16 magical girls, the administration announces that it must halve the number of magical girls to solve the problem of magical energy. At first, the 16 magical girls race to collect more "magical candy" than their competitors, but the rules quickly become twisted, and it quickly becomes a murderous battle for survival among them.
In order to accomplish his mission, the stakes are high as Xiao Bao pits his intelligence in a story revolving around a series of scammers involved in counterfeit drugs and other criminal activities.
Victor “Bangis” Lualhati has always been a fighter. As a former boxer, he gets used to overcoming obstacles through tough times. However, when he finds a suspicious message on his wife's phone, he will be faced with a challenge he never saw coming. As Victor investigates, he discovers there is more at play than just a cheating spouse. The deeper he digs, the more shocking realizations he makes.
The Promised Neverland is set in a distant future where a group of orphans live peacefully in an isolated orphanage under the care of their loving caretaker. However, their idyllic existence is shattered when they discover a dark secret - the orphanage is actually a farm where children are raised as food for demons. Now, Emma, Norman, and Ray must come up with an escape plan to save themselves and their fellow orphans from a gruesome fate.
Battle Game in 5 Seconds follows a group of individuals who are forced to participate in a deadly game where they must use their special abilities to survive. With kidnapping, supernatural powers, and intense combat, they must navigate through a dangerous school filled with secret experiments and psychological challenges.
When an estranged friend resurfaces after 12 years, a prosecutor starts connecting disjointed events to unveil the truth behind her father's tragic death.
Kujo Rina is a chemistry teacher and the homeroom teacher for the 3rd grade D class at Horai High School. She doesn't have a bond with her students. On the school's graduation day, Kujo Rina is pushed from the 4th floor and falls down. She is able to glimpse a school uniform sleeve on the person that pushed her. At that time, she wonders why she was pushed and that she does not want to die.
Yamihara Kokoro and Asada Toramatsu live in a town that is quite peaceful, until a serial murder case happened where the bodies all had their blood drained out. Five years have passed but the case remains unsolved. Meanwhile, Kokoro and Toramatsu have been in a relationship for a year, but are unable to get married as they are keeping a serious secret from each other. Kokoro is actually a vampire. However, she does not attack humans and live modestly. Toramatsu is a popular resident in the town and is trusted by many. After getting a divorce, Toramatsu got drunk and went back to his old house, where he met Kokoro, the current occupant. As the two continue to keep their secrets hidden, a horrific murder occurs once again in the town.
Hu Bayi and Fatty Wang had planned to go abroad with Shirley Yang. However, they were entrusted by Professor Chen to travel to the Coral Spiral with Mr. Ming to search for the Qin Emperor's Bone Mirror. They befriended Ruan Hei, Gu Cai, and Duo Ling on Coral Temple Island. Together, they set sail. One night, they were sucked into the underwater cave of Guixu.
The future is here, and a new species lives among people: humanoids. These robotic beings are highly sentient like man and suffer from unique ailments. Thankfully, Dr. Hikaru Sudo can help. He vows to treat the humanoids even by means that may be considered illegal, causing him to lead a double life. But when strange diseases emerge due to this coexistence, ethical lines become blurred.
The Quiz Show features tormented characters in twelve episodes, with one common thread – the mysterious relationship between the deviant Producer and enigmatic Host of The Quiz Show.