Song of the Samurai vs The Heights
The Heights has the higher audience score (10/10 against 9/10 for Song of the Samurai). The Heights is the older of the two (2019 against 2026). Both are drama shows, so they suit a similar mood.
Song of the Samurai
The Heights| Song of the Samurai | The Heights | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 9.0/10 | ★ 10.0/10 |
| Year | 2026 | 2019 |
| Seasons | 1 | 2 |
| Genres | Drama | Drama |
| Country | – | AU |
| Creator / director | Kazutaka Watanabe | – |
| Main cast | Aoi Nakamura, Kanata Hosoda, Yukito Yamada, Gô Ayano, Kento Nakajima | Briallen Clarke, Calen Tassone, Roz Hammond, Saskia Hampele, Shari Sebbens |
Synopsis
Song of the Samurai
Follows the Shinsengumi samurai corps during the late-Edo period in Kyoto, centered on former street fighter Hijikata Toshizo and his brotherhood with Kondo Isami and Okita Soji as loyalty, betrayal, and war test them. Based on real people & events.
The Heights
A groundbreaking serial about a community trying to protect its way of life, while under the constant threat of gentrification and the social stratification of its neighbourhood.
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