Sundome Series
The Sundome manga was adapted into four films. All the films are directed by Daigo Udagawa. The first film premiered in Japanese cinemas on November 20, 2007. The first film was released on a DVD on December 21, 2007, the second DVD on March 23, 2008, the third DVD on December 22, 2008 and the fourth DVD on November 6, 2009. The box set containing all four movies was released on November 6, 2009.
Franchise Evolution & Timeline Analysis
The Sundome Series has evolved significantly over a span of 8 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: 1.4/10
The franchise maintains a steady average rating of 1.4. While most series experience "Sequel Fatigue," Sundome Series has managed to keep its narrative quality relatively stable, with Sundome 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 Sundome Series. The timeline highlights a clear three-act structure across all chapters.
Timeline & Watch Order
We recommend watching the Sundome Series franchise in the following order to fully experience the narrative expansion.
Sundome
Hideo Aiba is a reserved and obedient high school student, who has never had any girlfriend. He spends all his energy on masturbating, his true reason for livin...
Sundome 2
A teenage girl transfers to a new high school. She and a boy in the class join the same school club and during one of the activities she confides in him that sh...
Sundome 3
The high school boy and girl from Sundome 2 continue their sexless relationship in which she is sadistic and he is masochistic, but one day there is a rumour at...
Sundome 4: The Final
The boyfriend of a Japanese high school girl comes to know about the older man his girl is also seeing. The older man pays for a sushi meal for the high school ...
Sundome
A beautiful girl, Gumomo Hayaka (Koko Kamata), transfers to Class 1C. Hideo Aiba (Shota Takasaki), a high school boy in the same class, falls in love at first s...
Sundome 2
When transfer student Walnut Sakura joins Aiba Hideo’s “Romance Club,” he’s deflated by her confession, only to learn she lied out of worry for him. After apolo...
Common Questions about Sundome Series
How many movies are in the Sundome Series?
There are currently 6 movies in the Sundome Series, starting from Sundome to the latest release, Sundome 2.
What is the best order to watch the Sundome Series?
The best way to watch the Sundome Series is usually in release order: starting with Sundome and ending with Sundome 2. Check our timeline for the full chronological breakdown.
Which is the highest-rated movie in the Sundome Series?
According to movieMx ratings, the fans have a strong preference for Sundome in this franchise.