AIBOU: The Collection
A series of movies about police officers from the Tokyo Metropolitan police Special Mission Task Force, fighting crime and corruption.
Franchise Evolution & Timeline Analysis
The AIBOU: The Collection has evolved significantly over a span of 2 years, growing from a singular narrative into a complex cinematic universe. With 4 interconnected entries, tracking the consistency of the franchise reveals fascinating trends in audience sentiment.
The "Series" Benchmark: 7.7/10
The franchise maintains a steady average rating of 7.7. While most series experience "Sequel Fatigue," AIBOU: The Collection has managed to keep its narrative quality relatively stable, with AIBOU: The Movie IV standing out as the peak cinematic achievement.
Continuity vs. Commercial Appeal
Our data indicates that while the "Release Order" is preferred for first-time viewers, the "Chronological Order" provides a much deeper understanding of the world-building within the AIBOU: The Collection. The timeline highlights a clear three-act structure across all chapters.
Timeline & Watch Order
We recommend watching the AIBOU: The Collection franchise in the following order to fully experience the narrative expansion.
AIBOU: The Movie
A former TV presenter is murdered. On the same day, two police officers from the Metropolitan police Special Mission Task Force, Sugishita Ukyo (Yutaka Mizutani...
AIBOU: The Movie II
The kidnapping of some chiefs of police by a rogue ex-policeman is just the beginning for a much much bigger story that it seems at first sight....
AIBOU: The Movie III
A news report circulates about a man who died after being kicked by a horse on a small island located 300km away from Tokyo. National Police Agency director Tak...
AIBOU: The Movie IV
A mysterious international crime organization makes a demand of 900 million yen from the Japanese government for the release of hostages. The group then targets...
Common Questions about AIBOU: The Collection
How many movies are in the AIBOU: The Collection?
There are currently 4 movies in the AIBOU: The Collection, starting from AIBOU: The Movie to the latest release, AIBOU: The Movie II.
What is the best order to watch the AIBOU: The Collection?
The best way to watch the AIBOU: The Collection is usually in release order: starting with AIBOU: The Movie and ending with AIBOU: The Movie II. Check our timeline for the full chronological breakdown.
Which is the highest-rated movie in the AIBOU: The Collection?
According to movieMx ratings, the fans have a strong preference for AIBOU: The Movie IV in this franchise.