Both the Drama Special and the short film commemorate the 10th anniversary of the Great East Japan earthquake and deal with its aftereffects on the lives and the scarred souls of the protagonists, their efforts in rebuilding what was lost, as well as honoring the memory of their loved ones.

Both these Drama Specials commemorate the 10th anniversary of the Great East Japan earthquake and deal with its aftereffects on the lives and the scarred souls of the protagonists, their efforts in rebuilding what was lost, as well as honoring the memory of their loved ones.

Both stories are focused on the relationship of a man and a dog.
In both movies the MLs don't like their dog at first and won't accept their cohabitation, but gradually develop a unique bond with their lovely four-legged friend :)

Both dramas are centered around employers and employees working in convenience stores/marts.
Refreshingly quirky and zany, with totally unpredictable plot, hilarious characters and awkward situations, they were a very enjoyable ride from beginning to end!

Both stories are heartwarming stories centered on making beautiful, tasty bentos, character development and better communications through food.

Both stories are cute and heartwarming stories centered on making bentos.
In both cases, the main leads find themselves out of depth when faced with the unfamiliar challenge of preparing bentos for another person and bonding with them through this process.

Both movies portray life segments of melancholic, lonely and thirsty for love cops and have the same artistic and intriguing noir vibes, with stunning neon-textured cinematography and magnificent night shoots across city streets.

Both historical movies, based on true stories about resistance and fight for independence during the Japanese occupation in Korea.

Both historical movies, based on true stories about resistance and fight for independence during the Japanese occupation in Korea.

Both dramas are Food/Historical dramas about the protagonists' journey to become acknowledged cooks and describe the discrimination and prejudice they had to overcome.
Kuroki Haru is the FL in both, in different roles, but gives the same vibes.

Both movies center around Japanese tea ceremony rituals.
They are quiet and slow-paced just like "the way of tea" dictates, and their stories are character-centered. They both have elegant cinematography magnificent scenery, filming settings and costumes.
Soothing, comforting, with natural, subdued and refined performances from both late Kiki Kirin and Kuroki Haru in "Every Day A Good Day", as well as from Nakatani Miki in "Rikyu ni Tazuneyo", these movies are an exquisitely calming and unique experience!

From the same director/screenwriter, both movies are historical comedies set in the Joseon era that center on a group of professional 'outlaw' experts in scheming and deceiving.