There's a common theme in a lot of drama that I just adore, and I'd really like some recommendations if you know of any similar.

I love drama where the MC has a strong sense of justice, and they fight (and succeed) against those holding them back.

I just finished Bayside Shakedown, which had this theme in spades, and was absolutely fantastic. Also noticed it in a lot of KimuTaku's drama, like HERO and Engine, and other shows like Ikebukuro West Gate Park and Legal High. Clearly I also like detective/mystery drama.

Anyone have any suggestions? (personally I prefer the grittier style of the 90s over the candy-coated modern stuff but I'll take anything.

Cheers!

These are some of my favourite jdramas :


If you like Kdramas too you should watch  ( are very intense and thrilling )
cruel city 
the incarnation of money
 
Gap Dong...I think it is an underrated detective/mystery drama
Hanzawa Naoki
Legal High