Always Sunset on Third Street

The Always Sunset on Third Street (ALWAYS 三丁目の夕日) franchise is a Japanese drama film series that began with the original film Always: Sunset on Third Street (2005). Based on the manga of the same name by Ryohei Saigan, the series is known for its nostalgic and heartwarming portrayal of life in post-World War II Tokyo (specifically the 1950s and 1960s). The stories revolve around the daily lives of residents in a small neighborhood on “Third Street,” depicting the social, economic, and emotional changes of the era.