These are both asadoras based on actual women. I read the biography about Muraoka Hanako, which served as the source material for "Hanako to Anne." Hanako actually met Hirooka Asako (renamed Shirooka Asa for "Asa ga Kita") and she served as an inspiration for her. For this reason, I think these asadoras complete each other nicely and they are both 10/10 for me as well.

Both are biographical asadoras about pioneering women in their fields. Asa is based on a leading Osaka businesswoman, while Tora-chan is based on one of Japan's first female lawyers and the first female judge. Both are also the closest asadora has gotten to a political, feminist stance. However, this doesn't hinder the viewing and only makes the stories more realistic.

"Oshin" and "Carnation" are both asadora dramas. They are set in some of the same time periods, most notably WWII. "Carnation" focuses completely on dressmaking, while "Oshin" only dabbles in that job a bit. The last several weeks of each are really where they are the most similar. In both, the main actress is taken over by an older actress. The plot also shifts to focus on their children more. I recommend both though I'll admit that their stories aren't consistent all the way through.

Both are asadora dramas. The heroines have similar clueless, pessimistic yet cheerful personalities. The comedy is also similar though Chiritotechin has more of it than Hanbun, Aoi. There is also a familiar family dynamic and the heroines living away from their hometowns but visiting often.

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.

The dramas are both set in the 1990s-2000s. Both feature a will-they, won’t-they relationship between best friends. The FLs are also similar in personality.

First, both are asadora dramas. The story and heroines have similar vibes. Their ambitions are completely different but they have a similar path. Both are also partly set during WWII. I don’t want to give away anything else, but I highly recommend both.

Both films star Liza Soberano and Enrique Gil. Both are romances that are a bit angsty. I think they give better performances in "Alone Together," particularly Liza's. Overall, both are recommended because their chemistry as a real-life couple is amazing.

Both star Liza Soberano and Enrique Gil. Worth watching for the couple's great chemistry, though "My Ex and Whys" has a slightly problematic storyline.

"Must Be Love" is Liza Soberano's film debut. Enrique Gil has a cameo in the film as a possible love interest to her. It's possible that this is when they first met and they began dating in real life a year later!

"Just the Way You Are" is Liza Soberano's and Enrique Gil's first film together as the main leads. It's a bit clique but it's still enjoyable. I think "Everyday I Love You" is the superior of the two though.

Both interesting, thought-provoking films about World War II. No Regrets for Our Youth focuses more on the pre-war period, while Children of Hiroshima focuses on aftermath.