Free and Easy Collection

The "Free and Easy Collection" is a film series spanning twenty installments released between 1989 and 2009. The stories within the collection center on the relationship between salaryman Densuke Hamasaki, nicknamed the "Crazy Fisherman" for his passion for angling, and his superior, Sasaki. A significant development occurs when Hama-chan befriends an older fisherman who is revealed to be Ichinosuke Suzuki, the CEO of the construction company where Hama-chan works. The films frequently explore the dynamic between these two men, both within their professional environment and in their personal lives. The collection comprises a total runtime of 2045 minutes and a budget of zero, with no reported revenue. Titles such as "Free and Easy 14" (2003) and "Free and Easy 17" (2006) are part of this extensive series. Across its duration, the collection has released twenty films. The runtime of individual films varies, with lengths ranging from 96 to 117 minutes. The IMDb ratings for the films vary, with scores ranging from 5.4 to 7.1.