Both are omnibus of opposite sex appeal, and main lead also wearing glasses for the fantasy. Comedic and light, you'll enjoy them snacking

Both portraying two females lead coming of age with some good chemistry between them. A bit comedic and poignant was the movie, yet memorable

Both portrayed by Suzuki Ryohei wacky but sharp detective demeanor. So many resemblance on both acts. Different universe similar pscyhe

Both were portraying tumultuous decades of South Korean history. A bit different approach but seeing the same object of history.

Both have the similar relationship between older woman and teenage under-age boy. Also has steamy scenes too.

Both have literary club at the center of the story. Similar background but different theme, one with sexual exploration other a mystery suspense.

The similar collecting, one is tax other is loan. All about business and money collection. You'll find them endearing and engaging if you like business drama.

Same Okinawan settings and born Leads. Both are viewing Okinawa vibe albeit at different focus and perspective. Also commemorating 50 years of Okinawa return to Japan. Good watch!

Setting on the beach on the summer holidays. Very intuitive heat above romance or anything else. Although the cast not so hot as Beach Boys was

Both depicts aftermath of the 2011 Tohoku region earthquake. Similarly depressing but warmth nevertheless

FL has the same syndrome, her memory reset when she slept. She wrote her diary in her body instead. Albeit minimal romance

Poor samurai with bamboo katana intense sword fighting scene. Set in feudal Japan, good acting and story