Both are epic jidaigeki Samurai drama set in Bakumatsu period. Both are based on famous manga.........................

Both are epic jidaigeki Samurai movies that are set in Bakumatsu. Both movies star Takeru Sato as a Lone Fiercesome Samurai.

Both movies are about a cute girl living in rural Japan. Both movies are very similar...............................

Both movies are about a cute girl hardworking/cooking/baking. Both movies are very similar. Both movies are based on famous manga.

Both movies star Erika Sawajiri as a idol/model. Both movies are very similar.................................

Both movies are about simple life in rural Japan. Both are based on famous manga. Both movies are very similar.

Both star Mikako Tabe as a noble lady in Japanese Imperial Court. Both are about Japanese Imperial harem, Genji is about harem, a Prince surrounded by noble ladies, Ooku is about reverse harem, a noble lady surrounded by noble men. Both are very similar..........................................

In both dramas, kawaii mano erina stars as herself. Both are very similar.............................................................................

Both are epic comedy. Both are based on famous manga by same author.................................................

Both are about a person time travelling into Tokugawa period. Both are very similar...............................................................

Both are comedy dramas about office ladies. Both are based on famous manga. Both are very similar...........................

Both are about great 20th century Japanese industrialists who contributed to Japanese economy, industrial prosperity. Both are very similar...........................................