My Paparotti is Korean. Seasons Change is Thai. While My Paparotti focuses on the bond between teacher and student, Seasons Change focuses more on the bond between a romantic couple with a love triangle. Both have a down-to-earth tone.

Thumping Spike is Korean. Project S The Series: SPIKE is Thai. Both are about a high school mens volleyball team.

Thumping Spike seems to focus on romance more than Project S, while in Project S, the sport and bond between athletes are more important.