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Series Freshness: May 11, 2026

Sure Death! Collection

Sure Death! is a stylized Japanese action-drama about a secret group of assassins-for-hire who avenge victims in Edo-period Japan.

6Movies
★ 8.0 Avg Rating

Sure Death! Collection Movies: Timeline & Franchise Overview

The Sure Death! Collection franchise spans roughly 12 years, featuring 6 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 Sure Death 5 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 5.9. 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 Sure Death! Collection universe.

Timeline & Watch Order

We recommend watching the Sure Death! Collection franchise in the following order to fully experience the narrative expansion.

1
Sure Death

Sure Death

1984★ 6.5HIT

A group of seemingly ordinary merchants is really a band of assassins for hire. When they discover that all the assassins in Edo are being killed they must act ...

2
Sure Death! Brown, You Bounder!

Sure Death! Brown, You Bounder!

1985★ 7.0HIT

When the Shogunates greatest secret is stolen, the fate of the nation hangs in the balance. The Shogunate sends an incompetent cop, Tanaka, to Kyoto to act as a...

3
Sure Death! 3

Sure Death! 3

1986★ 7.0HIT

Third movie in the Hissatsu (Sure Death!) Series. Chasing the killer of a lawman, a group of assassins fall foul of a group of blackmarket financiers who dispa...

4
Sure Death 4

Sure Death 4

1987★ 7.0HIT

Having been demoted for failing to prevent the murder of one of his superiors, Mondo is startled by a group of masked thugs who are soon attacked in turn by an ...

5
Sure Death 5

Sure Death 5

1991★ 8.0SUPER HIT

Fifth movie in the Hissatsu (Sure Death!) Series. At the behest of a corrupt bureaucrat, a mysterious band of murderers wage a bloody battle against three dead...

6
Sure Death 6

Sure Death 6

1996★ NRPENDING

When an artist dies, the official cause of death is judged to be a stroke, but his daughter suspects foul play. She recruits the services of an assassin, who by...

Common Questions about Sure Death! Collection

How many movies are in the Sure Death! Collection?

There are currently 6 movies in the Sure Death! Collection, starting from Sure Death to the latest release, Sure Death! Brown, You Bounder!.

What is the best order to watch the Sure Death! Collection?

The best way to watch the Sure Death! Collection is usually in release order: starting with Sure Death and ending with Sure Death! Brown, You Bounder!. Check our timeline for the full chronological breakdown.

Which is the highest-rated movie in the Sure Death! Collection?

According to movieMx ratings, the fans have a strong preference for Sure Death 5 in this franchise.