SPEC Collection
The SPEC movie collection consists of two main films, SPEC: Heaven (2012) and SPEC: Close (2013), which are sequels to the original TV drama series. SPEC: Heaven was released in 2012, while the SPEC: Close film is a two-part story subtitled Kou no Hen and Zen no Hen released in 2013.
Franchise Evolution & Timeline Analysis
The SPEC Collection has evolved significantly over a span of 0 years, growing from a singular narrative into a complex cinematic universe. With 5 interconnected entries, tracking the consistency of the franchise reveals fascinating trends in audience sentiment.
The "Series" Benchmark: 7.6/10
The franchise maintains a steady average rating of 7.6. While most series experience "Sequel Fatigue," SPEC Collection has managed to keep its narrative quality relatively stable, with SPEC: Life 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 SPEC Collection. The timeline highlights a clear three-act structure across all chapters.
Timeline & Watch Order
We recommend watching the SPEC Collection franchise in the following order to fully experience the narrative expansion.
SPEC: Life
Set one year after the fight between detectives Saya Toma, Takeru Sebumi, and Satoshi Chii. More confrontations ensues between the detectives at the Unidentifie...
SPEC: Heaven
Saya Toma is a female detective with an IQ of 201. Takeru Sebumi is a career detective with a distinguished background. They work on cases by postulating the "S...
SPEC: Zero
High school student Saya Toma lost her parents and younger brother in an airplane accident. Detective Akio Kondo came and told her "your family has a high pos...
SPEC: Close~Incarnation
Mysteries are revealed like the words "Simple Plan," "Third Secret of Fatima" and also the mysterious white man which are all mentioned in the movie "SPEC: Heav...
SPEC: Close Reincarnation
Mysteries are revealed like the words "Simple Plan," "Third Secret of Fatima" and also the mysterious white man which are all mentioned in the movie "SPEC: Heav...
Common Questions about SPEC Collection
How many movies are in the SPEC Collection?
There are currently 5 movies in the SPEC Collection, starting from SPEC: Heaven to the latest release, SPEC: Life.
What is the best order to watch the SPEC Collection?
The best way to watch the SPEC Collection is usually in release order: starting with SPEC: Heaven and ending with SPEC: Life. Check our timeline for the full chronological breakdown.
Which is the highest-rated movie in the SPEC Collection?
According to movieMx ratings, the fans have a strong preference for SPEC: Life in this franchise.