Battle of Changsha (2014)

Both shows were produced by the same production company i.e. Daylight Entertainment, and therefore have very authentic settings and high quality production values.

Both shows take a bit of time to warm up as they introduce the main characters, the circumstance & situations surrounding them and the characters' unique personalities. But the storytelling in both is masterfully done so if one is patient, the pay-offs will be worth it.

Both shows have layered, complex and nuanced characters who have to face difficult life decisions and consequences for their actions.

Both shows explore themes of the tragic consequences of human nature i.e. corruption, injustice, loss and war. But both shows are more than just those themes, there are also heartwarming themes of friendship, familial love, loyalty and brotherhood.

Both shows are masterpieces with depth and substance.

Both are about women and families surviving the war. ITCOW is shorter and not as emotionally draining as Changsha though.

both shows are slice of life during a particular period of war
both mainly focus of a group of people from one particular place.
both have the bittersweet feeling to them

I recommend this both drama because , Male lead and Female lead
try to solve problem
In one drama explosion and another student murder/suicide

Same Period of time. Both main leads are wise. The thing is Zhao Liying is in it. She trains to be a spy, to get near the male lead.

Both revolve around family and war
Both are character-driven
Both have relatable characters
Both are emotionally draining

I have no idea why these are two similar, only that everyone who adored Ming Lan reports that it is by the same director/writer and is just a great plot and extremely well written. I will return to edit this after seeing Battle.

Both shows are from same time period, Arsenal Military Academy is more lighthearted and fun while Battle of Changsha is more serious and tragic, If you like war and military shows try it.

Same time periods.
Both male lead are soldiers (one in air other one in land)
They both have romance and side couples but main focus is war and people.
They both mention family and friendship relationships and how it is affected by war.
Battle of Changsha has less political mentions and propoganda.
Battle of changsha has more tragedy but acting and cinematography better.

Both shows are from same time period, Both of them serious and tragic, If you like war and military shows try it.

Same female lead Yang Zi who literally has the best acting gig like you seriously will be hooked into her acting.
Both has one of the best plots for its genres.
Devoted leads who really love and care for each other.
No fake badass leads.
After watching both shows it’ll be forever stuck with you like seriously they’re both so amazing!

1. There was Romance and that was a happy ending; a bittersweet one!
2. Not a shortage of tragedy events; be warn this is a war movie.
3. Very family oriented; this is the most heart breaking part of the series.
4. Based on actual historical events.

Both dramas have well chosen cast, focus on historical side of story, more accurately, both stories are about fighting agains Japanese. Authentic mise-en-scene, stunning cinematography.

Japanese occupation, Shanghai, China, World War Two, Murder, Nationalist Party Corruptions, Chinese Soldiers, Japanese Soldiers

Both dramas have the same timeline, both about japanese invasion whereas bridal mask take place in korea and battle of changsha in china