Donten Collection
Three film collection of side stories of Donten ni Warau series.
Franchise Evolution & Timeline Analysis
The Donten Collection has evolved significantly over a span of -1 years, growing from a singular narrative into a complex cinematic universe. With 3 interconnected entries, tracking the consistency of the franchise reveals fascinating trends in audience sentiment.
The "Series" Benchmark: 6.7/10
The franchise maintains a steady average rating of 6.7. While most series experience "Sequel Fatigue," Donten Collection has managed to keep its narrative quality relatively stable, with Donten: Laughing Under the Clouds - Gaiden: Chapter 3 - Conspiracy of the Military 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 Donten Collection. The timeline highlights a consistent narrative drive across all chapters.
Timeline & Watch Order
We recommend watching the Donten Collection franchise in the following order to fully experience the narrative expansion.
Donten: Laughing Under the Clouds - Gaiden: Chapter 1 - One Year After the Battle
One year has passed after the great battle against the Orochi (gigantic snake). Tenka Kumo had been paralyzed from the final battle and he took part of the gove...
Donten: Laughing Under the Clouds - Gaiden: Chapter 2 - The Tragedy of Fuuma Ninja Tribe
Fuma ninja clan is a secret ninja tribe that is waiting for the "Orochi" (gigantic snake) to resurrect for generations. Shirasu and his twin brother Ichiu grew ...
Donten: Laughing Under the Clouds - Gaiden: Chapter 3 - Conspiracy of the Military
The three brothers discover that the human experiment banned after destroying the "Orochi", is still going on to secretly revive the evil snake. They also find ...
Common Questions about Donten Collection
How many movies are in the Donten Collection?
There are currently 3 movies in the Donten Collection, starting from Donten: Laughing Under the Clouds - Gaiden: Chapter 2 - The Tragedy of Fuuma Ninja Tribe to the latest release, Donten: Laughing Under the Clouds - Gaiden: Chapter 1 - One Year After the Battle.
What is the best order to watch the Donten Collection?
The best way to watch the Donten Collection is usually in release order: starting with Donten: Laughing Under the Clouds - Gaiden: Chapter 2 - The Tragedy of Fuuma Ninja Tribe and ending with Donten: Laughing Under the Clouds - Gaiden: Chapter 1 - One Year After the Battle. Check our timeline for the full chronological breakdown.
Which is the highest-rated movie in the Donten Collection?
According to movieMx ratings, the fans have a strong preference for Donten: Laughing Under the Clouds - Gaiden: Chapter 3 - Conspiracy of the Military in this franchise.