Love Stories Series
Six directors explore the possibilities within different kinds of love.
Franchise Evolution & Timeline Analysis
The Love Stories Series has evolved significantly over a span of 0 years, growing from a singular narrative into a complex cinematic universe. With 6 interconnected entries, tracking the consistency of the franchise reveals fascinating trends in audience sentiment.
The "Series" Benchmark: 4.0/10
The franchise maintains a steady average rating of 4.0. While most series experience "Sequel Fatigue," Love Stories Series has managed to keep its narrative quality relatively stable, with Last Love 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 Love Stories Series. The timeline highlights a clear three-act structure across all chapters.
Timeline & Watch Order
We recommend watching the Love Stories Series franchise in the following order to fully experience the narrative expansion.
Maria's Breast
Mao, who can tell when someone will die when she touches them, offers her own body to dying men. One day, Tachibana, whose wife committed suicide after Mao said...
Tryst
Photographer Tadashi (Shinsuke Akagi) and design company Yuko (Mariko Junko) who are working part-time are married people who have both built ordinary household...
Last Love
The touching romance between a middle-aged single guy and a woman with bipolar disorder. Iwata abandons his dream of becoming a guitarist, and works as an apart...
Summer When My Wife Was in Love
Imaoka Shinji, one of Japan's best-known adult film directors and The Drudgery Train scriptwriter, tells a couple's secret tale. One day, Koji (Kaneko Noboru)'...
Fruit of Love
In order to repay the debts of her beloved husband, Mariko requests a loan from her former classmate Anzai who has become a successful entrepreneur. In return, ...
The Farmers Bride: I Want to See You
Mizutani Kei, who starred in the V Cinema production A Weather Woman that also gained popularity overseas, gives a delightfully humorous performance as the batt...
Common Questions about Love Stories Series
How many movies are in the Love Stories Series?
There are currently 6 movies in the Love Stories Series, starting from Fruit of Love to the latest release, The Farmers Bride: I Want to See You.
What is the best order to watch the Love Stories Series?
The best way to watch the Love Stories Series is usually in release order: starting with Fruit of Love and ending with The Farmers Bride: I Want to See You. Check our timeline for the full chronological breakdown.
Which is the highest-rated movie in the Love Stories Series?
According to movieMx ratings, the fans have a strong preference for Last Love in this franchise.