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The Zero Woman franchise is a Japanese action movie series centered on lethal female operatives working for a secret, clandestine division of the Tokyo Police. The films follow various operatives known as Agent Zero or Rei, who use their own brutal methods to handle criminals, mobsters, and syndicates. Because the movies feature standalone missions and shifting continuity regarding the main characters across different decades and directors, strict chronological watch order is not strictly necessary. However, following the release order allows viewers to see the evolution of the series from its gritty 1974 origins through the 1990s direct-to-video sequels and later revivals.

Zero Woman: Red Handcuffs
Movie, 1974
Agent Zero unlawfully kills a rapist and is sent to prison, but is soon tasked with rescuing a politician's kidnapped daughter.

Zero Woman: Final Mission
Movie, 1995
The Zero Division of the Tokyo Police investigates a businessman linked to organized crime, led by a violent female officer.

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Zero Woman 2
Movie, 1995
A stolen suitcase pulls the mob, petty criminals, and a beautiful agent from the Elite Zero division into a violent battle.

Zero Woman: Assassin Lovers
Movie, 1996
A special Tokyo Police agent assigned to assassinate crime bosses encounters a rival hitman who is equally reluctant to kill.

Zero Woman: The Accused
Movie, 1997
Rei, a reluctant assassin for the Zero Division, befriends a young man and takes him in after street thugs beat him up.

Zero Woman: The Hunted
Movie, 1997
Rei, an undercover agent with no past, is marked for death by a rival organization after her skills make her a dangerous threat.

Zero Woman: Dangerous Game
Movie, 1998
Rei is assigned to take out a notorious gangster while simultaneously protecting the gangster's mistress from danger.

Zero Woman Returns
Movie, 1999
Rei, whose undercover role has no written record, is instructed to bust Kayama for buying confiscated drugs.

Zero Woman 2005
Movie, 2004
Rei investigates a human trafficking ring while searching for the memory she lost during her training in the police '0' section.

Zero Woman R
Movie, 2007
A mysterious female spy is recruited to infiltrate the Japanese underworld and gather evidence for a secretive branch.
| # | Title | Type | Year | Rating | Guide |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Zero Woman: Red Handcuffs | Movie | 1974 | ★ 6.4 | Not yet |
| 2 | Zero Woman: Final Mission | Movie | 1995 | ★ 5.2 | Not yet |
| 3 | Zero Woman 2 | Movie | 1995 | ★ 5.0 | Not yet |
| 4 | Zero Woman: Assassin Lovers | Movie | 1996 | ★ 4.5 | Not yet |
| 5 | Zero Woman: The Accused | Movie | 1997 | ★ 5.2 | Not yet |
| 6 | Zero Woman: The Hunted | Movie | 1997 | ★ 4.7 | Not yet |
| 7 | Zero Woman: Dangerous Game | Movie | 1998 | ★ 4.6 | Not yet |
| 8 | Zero Woman Returns | Movie | 1999 | ★ 6.3 | Not yet |
| 9 | Zero Woman 2005 | Movie | 2004 | ★ 5.5 | Not yet |
| 10 | Zero Woman R | Movie | 2007 | ★ 6.4 | Not yet |
Average audience ratings, in watch order.
You should start with the original 1974 film, Zero Woman: Red Handcuffs, which establishes the foundational themes and premise of the series.
Strict release order is not strictly required because most entries feature standalone missions, but following the release order helps trace the franchise's evolution.
None of the entries need to be skipped if you want the complete viewing experience, as each film offers a unique mission and take on the Zero Woman concept.
Watch in this order: 1. Zero Woman: Red Handcuffs, 2. Zero Woman: Final Mission, 3. Zero Woman 2, 4. Zero Woman: Assassin Lovers, 5. Zero Woman: The Accused, 6. Zero Woman: The Hunted, 7. Zero Woman: Dangerous Game, 8. Zero Woman Returns, 9. Zero Woman 2005, 10. Zero Woman R.
This guide lists 10 entries, released between 1974 and 2007.
Zero Woman: Red Handcuffs has the highest average rating in this guide, at 6.4 out of 10.