Flawed but Fun Connery gets bored (he quit after this). Bond goes Japanese, and Blofeld finally appears in that volcano lair. It is pure cartoon logic, but the ninja training and the helicopter fight are iconic.
George Lazenby took over the role for one film: all james bond movies in order best
Connery defined the role: suave, brutal, and effortlessly cool. His early films remain the gold standard. Flawed but Fun Connery gets bored (he quit after this)