Both are epic Samurai jidaigeki movies. Both movies are about a girl seeking vengeance. Both movies are very similar............................

Both are epic jidaigeki Samurai movies. Both movies are very similar....................................................................................

Both are about two of greatest mangakas. Both are very similar...............................................

Both movies are about a guy & his cat. Both movies are very similar............................................

Both movies are about a cute girl & a cute cat. Both movies are very similar........................................................................

Both movies are about a cute girl & a cute cat. Both movies are very similar........................................................................

Both are epic wuxia movies set in Chinese Imperial Court. Both movies are about a Concubine/noble lady conspiring to assassinate an Chinese emperor. In both movies Gong Li stars as a Chinese Empress/Imperial Concubine................................

Both movies are about a guy in glasses playing piano. Both movies are very similar............................

Both are about last noble persons of both countries during Japanese occupation, rule. Both movies are very similar....................

Both movies are about romance between gamers/Otakus. Both movies are very similar...................................................................

Both are epic jidaigeki comedy movies that take place in Tokugawa period, about two Japanese traditions. Both movies are about Rikyu....................................................................

Both are epic war movies about war between a strong dominant force & outnumbered defendant force despite odds............... Both battles involve winning using deception, heavy mind games, battle of wits & simple psychological tricks. Both movies feature a wise strategist, who tricks enemies right into his trap despite huge odds.