The Honban Collection
The "Honban" (or Performance) series from Nikkatsu's sub-line of "Roman X."
The Honban Collection Movies: Timeline & Franchise Overview
The The Honban Collection franchise spans roughly 2 years, featuring 11 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 Za honban: Aidoru kashu-hen 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 1.7. 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 The Honban Collection universe.
Timeline & Watch Order
We recommend watching the The Honban Collection franchise in the following order to fully experience the narrative expansion.
The honban: Fûfu seikatsu-hen
Apartment for newlyweds. Sachiko lives with her husband, Tadao Yamanaka who works at an advertising agency. A film crew consisting of Tetsuo and Mami arrives to...
The honban: Joshi-daisei-hen
Several woman gather at a villa for a graduation party with erotic entertainment for all. The food is elegant, the candles are lit and the bottomless waiters ar...
Za honban: Moderuōdishon-hen
An erotic drama that uncovers the hidden desires of women aiming to debut as models....
Za Honban: Shônan no Ojôsama
The fourth in the "Honban" series, focusing on the current trend of young ladies, mixing the formal aspects of the front (tea, flowers, horseback riding, etc.) ...
Za honban: Nyotai furukōsu-hen
An office vacation at a luxury resort descends into debauchery when the men repeatedly assault the office ladies in various unsavory ways....
Za Honban: Joshidai nama furisode pātī
A porn film director and his crew travel with a woman to her parents house for a New Years party. They proceed to coerce and sexually abuse all the women for th...
Za honban: Joyū ōdishon-hen
A girl gets a once in a lifetime chance to become an AV idol when she enters a beauty contest....
Za honban: Aidoru kashu-hen
A story of girls afflicted with idol syndrome who will do anything to get a job in the industry and the men who take advantage of them. They are more than willi...
Ura honban: Tōsui bideoku~īn
The extreme play of the wild woman "Kalbi," who seeks sex just by instinct like an animal. The climax of lust that unfolds not only on the bed, but also on the ...
The Honban: OL saiyô shiken
Yuko, a junior college student, spends her days in a recruiting suit doing interviews, unable to get a job offer, and unable to go on a date with her boyfriend,...
Nama Honban: Dôsei
Akito Tamachi is an adult video director. It has been three months since he started "living together" for filming. His partner is Aoi Sakita, a clerk at a coffe...
Common Questions about The Honban Collection
How many movies are in the The Honban Collection?
There are currently 11 movies in the The Honban Collection, starting from Za honban: Joyū ōdishon-hen to the latest release, Za honban: Nyotai furukōsu-hen.
What is the best order to watch the The Honban Collection?
The best way to watch the The Honban Collection is usually in release order: starting with Za honban: Joyū ōdishon-hen and ending with Za honban: Nyotai furukōsu-hen. Check our timeline for the full chronological breakdown.
Which is the highest-rated movie in the The Honban Collection?
According to movieMx ratings, the fans have a strong preference for Za honban: Aidoru kashu-hen in this franchise.