Both depicts the tale of the legendary and honorable Samurai Uesugi Kenshin.

While Tenchijin focus more on his successor Uesugi Kagekatsu, Heaven and Earth focus more on Uesugi Kenshin himself, from his rise to power to the iconic duel with Takeda Shingen.

Similar but opposite tale of time traveling.

In Nobunaga Concerto, the lead travels back in time to Sengoku.
In Samurai Sensei, the lead travels from Bakumatsu to modern day.

Both have perfect balance of comedy and seriousness, as the leads try to figure out how to fit in and adapt to the new timeline, while learning new things about life.

A similar tale of a young man who struggles through modern day life and finds himself transported back in time which changes his mindset for the better.

While Nobunaga Concerto is during Sengoku, Junihitoe wo Kita Akuma is during Heian. Both features a fearsome woman that leaves a big impression on the main lead.

Both are lighthearted dramas about a woman who gets entangled with two men from the past who got lost in modern Japan. While she try to make sense of what is going on, she gets pulled into their shenanigans which affects everyone around her.

A senior lead and a rookie lead partner up to solve crimes in the city working in a wacky team. A story mix of seriousness and comedy, coupled with a big unsolved case from the past involving the senior lead which lurks in the shadow waiting to reveal itself somewhere along the show.

Cases shown are more realistic relating to bullying, stalking, vandalising, scamming, and the likes, the kind of things you would expect to happen everyday in real life. You'll get to see how normal police officers struggle with numerous cases and unreasonable upper management.

Two supporting leads get pulled into the comedic shenanigans caused by the main lead which lead them into the mystical world of Shinto that will their change their lives and the way they look at things which affects everyone around them as they figure out which is myth which is real.

Both dramas are lighthearted which explores the ancient religion of Japan, Shinto. While Yorozu takes place in the fast paced Tokyo, Shikaotoko takes place in the popular tourist destination of Nara. They're not only funny but it also makes you reflect on a lot of things about life.

Similar legal drama about two lawyers, male and female leads, handling different cases each episode where things are not always what they seemed at first until they dig in deeper. They get on each other's nerves and bicker at each other from time to time but eventually grow to respect each other. While Ishiko to Haneo is about a small private law firm, Seigi no Se is about a public prosecutor office. Both have same type of chemistry and humour, making it fun and interesting to watch.

Similar story of two female officers of opposing personalities fighting crimes while they struggle with their personal lives. Both stories have a mix of comedy and seriousness, where both characters are witty and chaotic.

Similar story about a fighter who lost the will to fight after a life tragedy and struggles to get back on their feet to find a new purpose in life.