Both films are slice-of-life, they focus on the everyday lives of their characters rather than a distinct plot. They're visually stunning, with beautiful aesthetics and cinematography. And they have a melancholic tone. 

Both are elimination shows, with contestants who are geniuses competing for money in games that test their intelligence.

Both documentaries are about restoring and repairing historical buildings and their artifacts. An Artisan's Legacy is about Nishioka Tsunekazu, a master carpenter who reconstructs three Buddhist temples, whereas Masters in Forbidden City is about restoration experts who repair antiques and cultural relics in the Forbidden City.

Both shows involve teams that play survival games, mainly capture the flag, but on a much larger scale. Plus, on both shows the contestants' physical ability, tactical skills, and teamwork were tested. The Soldiers is more military focused, but Siren also has a military feel.

The shows have a very similar vibe, they are both centred at Japanese food businesses, with Rokuhodo Yotsuiro Biyori taking place at a traditional Japanese cafe and Tokyo Seimenjo at an noodle factory. Both shows are about the people who work there, and in each episode, we learn more about them as they cope with struggles or help customers.

Both shows are bl and have a male lead who's colour blind, they see the world in various shades of black, white and grey.

Similarities:
- Both are censored same-sex dramas adapted from BL novels
- great chemistry between the leads
- both are wuxia and xianxia genre
- both have great side characters, some you'll love and some you'll hate

The female lead in both shoes has visual impairments. However, in Two Lights, the male lead is also partially blind. And both shows are healing and full of softness.

They are both short films from Thailand with GL/lesbian representation. And they're from the same production company.

Both are from Thailand and are short films with GL/lesbian representation. And they are from the same production company.

Both are from Thailand and short films with GL/lesbian representation. Plus both are from the same production company.

The storylines are quite different, but the shows have a very similar vibe and feel to them. And in both, the female is a strong career woman, the male leads do the cleaning and cooking while also being successful in their own careers. The relationship between the couple is a bit similar, with the male leads being supportive even at their own expense.