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NewsNikkatsu boards Eiji Uchida drama ‘Night Flower’ starring Keiko Kitagawa
EXCLUSIVE: The upcoming drama will be introduced to buyers at the ACFM.
NewsCan Japan’s ‘Demon Slayer’ franchise repeat its record-breaking success?
‘Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – The Movie: Infinity Castle’ is set for release on July 18.
NewsKabuki drama ‘Kokuho’ hits Japan box office landmark
The film has taken $34m from 3.57 million admissions in just over a month.
NewsNetflix reveals major anime viewer growth, previews upcoming titles
‘Sakomoto Days’ and ‘My Melody & Kuromi’ set to launch on the streaming platform.
NewsKyrgyzstan’s ‘Black Red Yellow’ scoops top prize at Shanghai film festival
Further awards went to Japan’s ‘On Summer Sand’ and China’s ‘Wild Nights, Tamed Beasts’.
NewsCannes kabuki drama ‘Kokuho’ lands Asia, Europe distribution deals
EXCLUSIVE: Ticket sales for the drama in Japan have increased since its release there on June 6.
NewsNew competitive animation festival to launch in Japan
The first Aichi Nagoya International Animation Film Festival will take place in December 2025.
NewsGaga launching Annecy-bound animation ‘Jinsei’ at Cannes market
EXCLUSIVE: Marks the feature directorial debut of Ryuya Suzuki, who animated the entire film himself.
FeaturesDirector Kei Ishikawa reveals what Kazuo Ishiguro asked to alter in film version of ‘A Pale View Of Hills’
Film is playing in Un Certain Regard.
FeaturesCannes 2025: Japan hot projects
Upcoming features in the market include the latest from Sho Miyake, Yoji Yamada and Joe Odagiri.
NewsToei to launch Keishi Otomo’s ‘Hero’s Island’ featuring Suzu Hirose at Cannes
The cast includes Suzu Hirose of upcoming Cannes Competition film ‘A Pale View Of Hills’.
NewsNikkatsu to launch Tatsushi Omori’s ‘Hokusai’s Daughter’ at Cannes
EXCLUSIVE: The historical drama will reunite the director with actress Masami Nagasawa.
News‘Detective Conan: One-Eyed Flashback’ breaks box office franchise record in Japan
The latest in the long-running anime series took $24.1m from more than 2.3 million admissions.
NewsNetflix film viewing in Asia-Pacific up nearly 20% in 2024
The figure was revealed at a showcase event in Tokyo
News‘Alice In Borderland’ producer Akira Morii readies thriller ‘Baka’s Identity’
Marks the first feature for Japanese production company The Seven.
NewsLow-budget comedy ‘A Samurai In Time’ hits milestone at Japan box office
The film, directed by Junichi Yasuda, has reached a landmark ¥1bn.
News‘Look Back’ wins grand prix at Niigata animation festival as winners reflect on AI
The festival is due to take place a month earlier in 2026
News‘Plan 75’ director Chie Hayakawa among selection for Japan’s global networking scheme
The filmmaker is one of four emerging filmmakers chosen for the second Film Frontier Global Networking Program.
FeaturesFilmart 2025: the buzz titles from Japan
A murder mystery starring Ken Watanabe, the latest from Plan 75 director Chie Hayakawa and a true story from Takashi Miike are showcased by Japanese sellers at Filmart.