-sismance
-food
-Japanese tradition

I guess makanai-san mangaka took inspiration from it it's a classic story to begin with. There are many versions but I would choose the Haru Kuroki version anyday.

- food
- characters flashback
- both are short and directed very stylish
- one is about heartache the other one is about life struggles
- both have quirky supporting characters
- Hirose Alice and Itou Marika are competent actors both carried their own shows.

Both are love letter for filmmaking but more importantly shows how good Japan can be when they decide to think outside the box and get those creative juice flowing.

Both are using this technique where characters are talking in front a camera, a nice technique to show where these characters are coming from. Sixteen and River's edge are both teen angst driven, the latter is just more messy, has older set of characters, and better acted.

- Mystery set in a small town -
- Same eerie vibe -
- Wonderfully acted -
- Tension building OST -

Also deals with sexism issues in japan and has lovable set of characters with strong female as lead. Just dont expect mika ninagawa's bright colors and instagram obsessed plot.

If Nagi is the spirit animal for people who are trying to fit in, then Aikawa Kazuki is the one for those who want to get the approval of others. Both have slice of life vibe and an inspiring theme. God damn why jdramas so beautiful.

Both are heartwarming tale between a cat and his owner. If you like cats it's a must watch...........

I recommend this drama just because both use iconic japanese music as part of their narrative, the difference though moteki used music from all era not just 90's.

Fish Story is obviously not a zombie movie but the ending of that movie is as epic as in One Cut of the Dead. Both are cult classic in the making.

In case you love this film which I think would be only 70% then I highly recommend nobody knows. It's the same as shoplifters as the title suggest nobody knows these kids are living alone. The climax in nobody knows is more powerful than shoplifters.

Both psychological drama involving teacher and students. It's just that suzuki sensei can be the "I'lll shove my ideals down to your throat" type of drama.