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Series Freshness: Jan 27, 2026

We Were There Collection

"We Were There" follows the 10 year romance between Motoharu Yano (Toma Ikuta) & Nanami Takahashi (Yuriko Yoshitaka). During their high school days, Motoharu Yano was the most popular boy in school, but can't get over the death of his girlfriend from a car crash. Nanami Takahashi falls in love with Motoharu Yano and must deals with his inability to let go of the past.

2Movies
★ 8.2 Avg Rating

Franchise Evolution & Timeline Analysis

The We Were There Collection has evolved significantly over a span of 0 years, growing from a singular narrative into a complex cinematic universe. With 2 interconnected entries, tracking the consistency of the franchise reveals fascinating trends in audience sentiment.

The "Series" Benchmark: 7.9/10

The franchise maintains a steady average rating of 7.9. While most series experience "Sequel Fatigue," We Were There Collection has managed to keep its narrative quality relatively stable, with We Were There: True 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 We Were There Collection. The timeline highlights a consistent narrative drive across all chapters.

Timeline & Watch Order

We recommend watching the We Were There Collection franchise in the following order to fully experience the narrative expansion.

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We Were There: First Love

We Were There: First Love

2012★ 7.6SUPER HIT

We Were There follows the 10 year romance between Motoharu Yano & Nanami Takahashi. During their high school days, Motoharu Yano was the most popular boy in sch...

2
We Were There: True Love

We Were There: True Love

2012★ 8.2SUPER HIT

During the 2nd year of high school in the winter season, Yano transferred from Kushiro to Tokyo due to a family matter. Yano and Nanami promised to meet again. ...

Common Questions about We Were There Collection

How many movies are in the We Were There Collection?

There are currently 2 movies in the We Were There Collection, starting from We Were There: First Love to the latest release, We Were There: True Love.

What is the best order to watch the We Were There Collection?

The best way to watch the We Were There Collection is usually in release order: starting with We Were There: First Love and ending with We Were There: True Love. Check our timeline for the full chronological breakdown.

Which is the highest-rated movie in the We Were There Collection?

According to movieMx ratings, the fans have a strong preference for We Were There: True Love in this franchise.