Operation: Mystery
"Operation: Mystery" directed by Akio Jissoji.
Operation: Mystery Movies: Timeline & Franchise Overview
The Operation: Mystery franchise spans roughly 1 years, featuring 4 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 I Want to Buy Kyoto 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 0.0. 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 Operation: Mystery universe.
Timeline & Watch Order
We recommend watching the Operation: Mystery franchise in the following order to fully experience the narrative expansion.

Lullaby of Death
“Ten girls set out on a journey…the first died after being struck by a waterfall…” A succession of homicides occur as sung in the lyrics of a song by a new sing...

Horror Telephone
One night, the phone rings at the home of the Takiguchi family. The daughter Reiko hands the receiver to her father, who then instantly goes up in flames and is...

The Accursed Urns
A string of weird incidents occur in Kyoto. Elderly men die after their ocular nerves are burned when they peek into antique urns on the veranda at their homes....

I Want to Buy Kyoto
Buddhist statues are disappearing from temples in Kyoto. Maki pays a visit to Professor Fujimori, an archaeological authority, and encounters his assistant Miya...
Common Questions about Operation: Mystery
How many movies are in the Operation: Mystery?
There are currently 4 movies in the Operation: Mystery, starting from I Want to Buy Kyoto to the latest release, Lullaby of Death.
What is the best order to watch the Operation: Mystery?
The best way to watch the Operation: Mystery is usually in release order: starting with I Want to Buy Kyoto and ending with Lullaby of Death. Check our timeline for the full chronological breakdown.
Which is the highest-rated movie in the Operation: Mystery?
According to movieMx ratings, the fans have a strong preference for I Want to Buy Kyoto in this franchise.