JDFF 2026 Full Program Now Available! The wait is over. Our complete lineup and screening schedule for JDFF 2026 are now available online. You can view or download the full program directly from our website. View Full Program

Get ready for action, comedy, and a whole lot of charm! We’re excited to present The Fable, the last film to be screened at JDFF 2026 — a high-energy Japanese film that blends slick action with unexpected humor. The story follows a legendary hitman known only as “Fable,” who is ordered to live a quiet, ordinary life…

We are thrilled to welcome back our Japanese partner, MIRROR LIAR FILMS, for their third consecutive year at JDFF! Since 2024, this innovative short film anthology has become a fan-favorite tradition in Kolding, showcasing the “now” of Japanese cinema. About the MLF Project: Launched in 2020 and produced by Chikara Ito, Shinnosuke Abe, Takayuki Yamada…

Experience the adrenaline-fueled intensity of modern Japanese noir. “The Blood of Wolves” is a gritty, high-stakes masterpiece that revitalized the “Yakuza” genre for a new generation. Synopsis: Set in 1988 Hiroshima, before the enactment of the anti-organized crime law. Shoka Hioka, a rookie detective, is assigned to work with Sergeant Shogo Ogami—a man rumored to…

We are thrilled to present “MagMag,” the remarkable directorial debut of one of Japan’s most beloved and versatile entertainers, Yuriyan Retriever. Known primarily as a top-tier comedian, Yuriyan steps behind the camera to reveal a strikingly different side of her creative genius. Synopsis: What lies in the shadows of the mundane? Magmag is a haunting…

Get ready for the most entertaining biology lesson of your life! We are delighted to screen “Cells at Work!”—a vibrant and imaginative journey inside the human body that has captured hearts around the globe. Synopsis: Inside every human, 37 trillion cells are working 24/7 to keep us alive. But what if your body was a…

We are incredibly proud to present one of the most influential animated masterpieces of all time: “PERFECT BLUE.” A psychological thriller that blurred the lines between reality and illusion long before the digital age. Synopsis: Mima Kirigoe, a member of the popular J-pop idol group “CHAM!”, decides to leave her singing career behind to pursue…

We are thrilled to present “The Edge of Sin,” a gripping psychological thriller that explores the darkest corners of the human heart. Synopsis: A grief-stricken father, Satosumi, refuses to believe his daughter’s death was a simple accident. His search for the truth leads him to her classmate, Saki (Miyu Yoshimoto), a beautiful and exceptionally intelligent…

We are truly honored to present this masterpiece of J-Horror at JDFF 2026. From the visionary director who redefined the horror genre globally, Hideo Nakata, comes a hauntingly beautiful tale of maternal love and urban isolation. Synopsis: Following a difficult divorce, Yoshimi moves into a decaying apartment building with her young daughter, Ikuko. Their new…