Asian Dramas Like Loki

Same energy. Different language. These Korean, Chinese, and Japanese dramas share the exact DNA of Loki — same tropes, same emotional beats, same kind of story.

2021 TV Show Sci Fi Action Fantasy
10 Asian Drama Matches

Bad and Crazy

23% match
12 eps tvN Action Comedy Thriller

A corrupt detective is haunted by an alter-ego vigilante who forces him to confront his true self.

If you loved Loki's protagonist you shouldn't root for but absolutely do, Bad and Crazy delivers exactly that. At its core, it's about a redemption arc that actually earns it through real consequence. The pacing is commits fully to every emotional beat — no half-measures.

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Alchemy of Souls

18% match
30 eps tvN Fantasy Romance Action

In a fantasy world, a powerful sorceress trapped in a blind woman's body becomes the master of a young mage.

Both are built around questions of who you really are under the person you've been told to be. Same adventurous and dramatic energy throughout.

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Joy of Life

18% match
46 eps iQiyi Historical Comedy Drama

A man from the present day wakes up in the body of a young noble in a fantastical ancient Chinese kingdom — except this world has a secret history connecting it to the future he ca…

Same adventurous and witty energy throughout.

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Arthdal Chronicles

17% match
18 eps tvN Fantasy Historical Drama

In the ancient land of Arth, warring tribes, prophesied heroes, and political power struggles play out on an epic scale. Eun-seom, born under a cursed star, rises from slavery to l…

Both are built around questions of who you really are under the person you've been told to be. Same adventurous and dramatic energy throughout.

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Rooftop Prince

15% match
20 eps MBC Romance Comedy Fantasy

A Joseon crown prince whose wife is murdered mysteriously is transported 300 years into the future — arriving in modern Seoul with three loyal retainers — and discovers his reincar…

If you loved Loki's time travel used to explore what we'd change — and what we can't, Rooftop Prince delivers exactly that. At its core, it's about questions of who you really are under the person you've been told to be. The pacing is commits fully to every emotional beat — no half-measures.

Unlock My Boss

15% match
12 eps tvN Comedy Fantasy Drama

The soul of Korea's most ruthless CEO gets trapped inside a smartphone, forcing him to manipulate a bumbling but kind-hearted employee to reclaim his company from within.

Both are built around questions of who you really are under the person you've been told to be. The pacing is commits fully to every emotional beat — no half-measures.

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Island

15% match
12 eps Coupang Play Fantasy Action Thriller

On the mystical shores of Jeju Island, a woman born to seal an ancient evil, a brooding half-demon warrior, and a priest with hidden powers must unite against a force threatening t…

Both are built around questions of who you really are under the person you've been told to be. The pacing is commits fully to every emotional beat — no half-measures.

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Zombie Detective

15% match
32 eps KBS2 Comedy Mystery Fantasy

A zombie with no memory of his past life takes a job as a private detective, using his undead abilities to solve cases while secretly searching for clues about who he was before de…

Both are built around questions of who you really are under the person you've been told to be. The pacing is delightfully weird in a way that takes some getting used to and then becomes the whole appeal.

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Cowboy Bebop

15% match
26 eps TV Tokyo / Sunrise Sci Fi Action Drama

A group of bounty hunters drift through space in the Bebop, each running from a past they can't escape. Spike Spiegel is a former syndicate hitman. Jet Black is an ex-cop with a pr…

If you loved Loki's protagonist you shouldn't root for but absolutely do, Cowboy Bebop delivers exactly that. At its core, it's about questions of who you really are under the person you've been told to be.

16 eps tvN Romance Comedy Drama

A South Korean heiress crash-lands in North Korea and falls for a military officer who hides her.

Both are built around questions of who you really are under the person you've been told to be. Same adventurous and dramatic energy throughout.

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Asian Dramas Like Loki: FAQ

What K-drama should I watch if I like Loki?

If you love Loki, start with Bad and Crazy or Alchemy of Souls — both share the same Sci Fi and Action DNA. DramaMatch found 10 Asian drama matches total.

Is there a Korean version of Loki?

The closest Korean equivalent to Loki is Bad and Crazy (2021), which scores a 23% match on DramaMatch. If you loved Loki's protagonist you shouldn't root for but absolutely do, Bad and Crazy delivers exactly that. At its core, it's about a redemption arc that actually earns it through real consequence. The pacing is commits fully to every emotional beat — no half-measures.

Where can I watch Asian dramas like Loki?

Asian dramas similar to Loki are available on Netflix, Viki, Amazon Prime Video, Disney+, and Hulu. DramaMatch shows the exact streaming platform for each recommendation so you can start watching immediately.

Why do Loki fans like K-dramas?

Loki fans tend to love K-dramas because Korean drama storytelling delivers the same emotional intensity, strong character arcs, and genre-blending — especially Sci Fi and Action. K-dramas often tell tighter, season-long stories without filler episodes.

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