Japan's No. 1 Series
A collection of the Japan's No. 1 Series starring Hitoshi Ueki.
Japan's No. 1 Series Movies: Timeline & Franchise Overview
The Japan's No. 1 Series franchise spans roughly 8 years, featuring 10 interconnected films that build a shared narrative universe.
From its earliest installment to the most recent release, the series has expanded its world-building while introducing new characters and story arcs. Notable entries such as Japan's No. 1 Mischievous Man demonstrate the franchise's ability to maintain audience interest over time.
Franchise Quality Benchmark
Across all entries, the series holds an average audience rating of 8.6. While many long-running franchises experience declining reception, this series continues to deliver memorable cinematic moments.
Viewing Order Strategy
Most viewers prefer watching the films in release order, which reflects how audiences originally experienced the evolving story.
However, a chronological viewing order can provide deeper insight into the timeline of events within the Japan's No. 1 Series universe.
Timeline & Watch Order
We recommend watching the Japan's No. 1 Series franchise in the following order to fully experience the narrative expansion.
Japan's No. 1 Playboy
The music teacher, who danced the twist at the graduation ceremony of the solemn female school, was fired but decided to try his luck in the cosmetics business,...
Japan's No. 1 Braggart
When hopeful Olympic triple-jump competitor injures both his Achilles tendons, he discovers an old manuscript about self-confidence to join the best company in ...
Japan's No. 1 Reckless Man
The film depicts Ueki's all-around intelligence and how he manages to do difficult jobs for the company without a fixed salary and how he marries Mie Hamamie, t...
Japan's No. 1 Traitor
The sixth "Japan's No. 1 Man" feature. Followed by "Japan’s No. 1 Disconnected Man"....
Japan's No. 1 Disconnected Man
Maruyama, a day laborer, is living on an abandoned ship at the port of Osaka when he meets an elusive man offering a job....
Japan's No. 1 Yakuza Man
The eighth installment of ten in Nippon Ichi film series....
Japan's No. 1 Mischievous Man
The ninth installment of ten in Nippon Ichi film series....
Japan's No. 1 Shocked Man
The last (10th) Toho "Crazy film" in the Nippon Ichi series....
Common Questions about Japan's No. 1 Series
How many movies are in the Japan's No. 1 Series?
There are currently 10 movies in the Japan's No. 1 Series, starting from Japan's No. 1 Mischievous Man to the latest release, Japan's No. 1 Sesame Paste Man.
What is the best order to watch the Japan's No. 1 Series?
The best way to watch the Japan's No. 1 Series is usually in release order: starting with Japan's No. 1 Mischievous Man and ending with Japan's No. 1 Sesame Paste Man. Check our timeline for the full chronological breakdown.
Which is the highest-rated movie in the Japan's No. 1 Series?
According to movieMx ratings, the fans have a strong preference for Japan's No. 1 Yakuza Man in this franchise.