China may not always see eye-to-eye with its Asian rival across the sea, but the people from behind the Great Wall have always had nothing short of praise for Japan's top cultural export: manga and anime (otherwise known as "comics" and "cartoons" to the rest of us who may be more familiar with other things Japan has become famous for).

With that in mind, it's no wonder the Chinese Internet has become enamored with a particular Japanese cartoon guide that recently made the rounds online that explains the rules and customs of the Beijing Metro that appears to have come from a Japanese newspaper.

And although commuters here have long become accustomed to the proper way to ride the subway (ie. waiting as you're surrounded by a horde of humanity with your head looking down at your phone), this how-to guide provides a new perspective onto our daily commute using a unique Japanese style that includes references to samurai and ninjas.

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Here's the comic that calls itself "the most authoritative guidebook for being a passenger on the Beijing Metro" (translated from Chinese; the left cartoon represents the Tokyo Metro, while the right cartoon represents the Beijing Metro):

1. You may not bring bladed implements into stations or trains on the Beijing Metro.

2. Upon entering the Beijing Metro, you must take a sip of your water at the security checkpoint.

3. Don't purchase multiple tickets (of single-way fares) upon entering the Beijing Metro. [Cartoon caption: Valid for one day]

4. Using a QR code to enter the station is Chinese "black magic technology."

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5. On the Beijing Metro, please stand to the right side when riding an escalator.

6. After you swipe your card at a subway turnstile, the door will automatically open for you. [cartoon features Monkey King Sun Wukong; first having the gate slam on his tail on the Tokyo Metro and then slamming into a gate that won't open on the Beijing Metro]

As quaint as these cartoons are, some of these comparisons could be interpreted as criticisms. And yet, Chinese netizens have been very accepting of this little guide that many find to be complimentary.

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"Haha, that's amazing," wrote one person while another liked the cursed crown reference from Journey to the West.

Some Chinese netizens took the opportunity to inquire about how subways operate across the ocean. One person asked, "Does this mean you can take swords onto the Tokyo Metro?"

Another person explained the difference between the two subways by writing: "There are no closed turnstiles or security checks on the Tokyo Metro because it would be too darn confusing. You have to think really hard about where you need to go otherwise you'll go the wrong way and get trampled by a crowd."

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