Trick Collection
Trick comprises a comedic Japanese television drama and movie series, as well as associated comic books, novelizations and meta-fiction novels about a failed magician and an arrogant physicist who debunks fraudulent spiritualists. It stars Hiroshi Abe and Yukie Nakama and is shown on TV Asahi. It was created by Japanese director Yukihiko Tsutsumi.
Franchise Evolution & Timeline Analysis
The Trick Collection has evolved significantly over a span of 4 years, growing from a singular narrative into a complex cinematic universe. With 7 interconnected entries, tracking the consistency of the franchise reveals fascinating trends in audience sentiment.
The "Series" Benchmark: 6.9/10
The franchise maintains a steady average rating of 6.9. While most series experience "Sequel Fatigue," Trick Collection has managed to keep its narrative quality relatively stable, with Trick the Movie: Last Stage 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 Trick Collection. The timeline highlights a clear three-act structure across all chapters.
Timeline & Watch Order
We recommend watching the Trick Collection franchise in the following order to fully experience the narrative expansion.
Trick: The Movie
Disaster befalls a village's inhabitants every 300 years. A popular self-styled magician named Naoko (Yukie Nakama) is summoned as a deity to rid the people of ...
Trick Shinsaku Special
Ueda joins other professors to debunk a spirtualist, Midorikawa Shouko, who claims she knows when people will die. The professors die one by one. Introduction o...
Trick: The Movie 2
Ueda employes Yamada to go a mysterious island in search of a girl (played by Maki Horikita) that disappeared 10 years ago. They discover the island is run by K...
Trick the Movie: Psychic Battle Royale
Naoko Yamada (Yukie Nakama), a female magician, and Jiro Ueda (Hiroshi Abe), a genius physicist, are back again to solve the mystery of supernatural happenings....
Trick Shinsaku Special 2
Ueda, Naoko, Yabe Kenzo and his partner Akiba are back in a new Trick special. Ueda Jiro is summoned to investigate serial killings that are likely to happen ag...
Trick the Movie: Last Stage
Trade company employee Shinichi recommends to Naoko and Jiro to go to a beautiful place abroad. There, Naoko and Jiro meets tribal shaman and sees through her t...
Trick Shinsaku Special 3
Within a mountain village, the Suijin family has controlled the village for a long time. The three sisters from the Sujin family begin to quarrel over the fami...
Common Questions about Trick Collection
How many movies are in the Trick Collection?
There are currently 7 movies in the Trick Collection, starting from Trick: The Movie 2 to the latest release, Trick Shinsaku Special 2.
What is the best order to watch the Trick Collection?
The best way to watch the Trick Collection is usually in release order: starting with Trick: The Movie 2 and ending with Trick Shinsaku Special 2. Check our timeline for the full chronological breakdown.
Which is the highest-rated movie in the Trick Collection?
According to movieMx ratings, the fans have a strong preference for Trick the Movie: Last Stage in this franchise.