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Both dramas have crossworlds travel between the world of an action novel/manga with a suffering protagonist fated to be killed, and the real world of the writer.

Both dramas have crossworlds travel between the world of an action novel/manga with a suffering protagonist fated to be killed, and the real world of the writer.

Time travel shenanigans, a bubbly and spunky FL going back to her past (college days, in case of Legally Romance), a second-chance at fixing her life, and of-course, discovering the ML has always loved her, but they never were together because of missed confessions and wrong timings. Precious friendships that last well into adulthood. Comedic moments that are absolute gold. Strong nostalgic vibes from the 'facebook era' :)

Time travelling grew up in the same neighbourhood. The male lead travels many times to change the female lead's destiny in First Love Again. In Lovely Runner, the female lead travels back to change the male lead's destiny.

Its similar as the male lead is in the entertainment industry. Male and female lead went to the same school, grew up in the same neighbourhood. The height difference. The difference is that uncontrollably fond is melo, sad and tragic , lovely runner is cute and time travelling but also sad and some type of tragic.

In both of these short sapphic historicals, the female leads are instantly drawn to each other and whisked into a romance fueled by the others grace and approach to life. But being together requires a test of courage.

In the aftermath of the same disaster, these 2 films explore stories of grief, loss, and the memories that places hold. While one is a documentary and prose, and the other a short film, they both have the same slow, mellow tone that accentuates the quiet and deep-rooted grief of the narrative tellers.

Both dramas are psychological thrillers with aspects of family relationships, including sisters' relationships, school life and references to backstory. These dramas are suitable for careful and nuanced viewing.

In these 2 chinese republican-era set productions, one of the female leads is an incredibly toxic marriage. The other female lead supports her as she does anything she can to get out of it and when society tries to turn against her for leaving.

In both of these chinese subtley-sapphic microproductions, one of the female leads is mistreated/betrayed by her significant other. The other female lead does everything she can to ensure her survival and a future of happiness.

In both of these chinese subtley sapphic microfilms/shampoo ads, an overarching message is presented about the courage and sacrifice women in history made for people to have a brighter future.

Wong Tin is an all-powerful tycoon in town. While he is the one who stirs things up, he is also the only one who can settle them. Bao Man Lung sees Tin as his mentor as well as his friend. He is truthful with and loyal to Tin, yet he is bruised all over in the end! Poon Long Ching worships Tin. His is determined to get rich and famous, by fair means or foul. Nevertheless, he ends up being used by Tin's enemy to fight against Tin.

Similar premise of an inexperienced guy falling in love with a beautiful woman who is completely out of his league, as he get his first taste of love and heartbreaks.

Although Densha Otoko is more comedic, Takane no Hana is more serious, due to the overall plot of her family's story of succession and inheritance.

First, both are asadora dramas. They are set during the similar time periods (early 1900s to early 1950s, though Oshin goes on to the 80s). Both FLs are daughters of sharecroppers and the dramas show how harsh that life can be. Hanako to Anne, however, is portrayed more happier than Oshin.

Both are short BLs in which the human lead discovers his cat has transformed into a human.
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