Itomichi (2021)

Both Japanese movie has music genre. Both main lead are shy and inexperience at the beginning. Somewhat awkward. Shown some detail of how the instrument were make.

Both involved ancient musical instrument. It is sentimental. Appreciation the history of ancient music. Lovely and cute. Youth coming to age

Both main leads were struggled with inner fear, one was introverted and unhappy high schooler, the other one fear of crowd. However, both has immense musical talent. Enjoy the music very much. Take friendship or supporting person to bring out the best of them

Both Japanese movies shown a young talented person kind of lost, uncertain of self, lack of confidence, struggle with family. They finally found what they are good at, shown their talent, received support from best friends. They eventually has the genuine smile on their face.

Not exactly the same but both are inspiration. Go for your passion and what you are good at. The Japanese Itoichi is about music. She has support from her father. The Chinese one lost his parents at young age, extreme poor and determination