Toei Company, founded in 1951, is a major force in Japanese cinema. Its greatest strength lies in managing the entire filmmaking process in-house — from development and production at its Tokyo and Kyoto studios to distribution, broadcasting, home entertainment, merchandising, and international expansion. Known for titles such as Battle Royale, Battles Without Honor & Humanity and Ju-On, Toei has also achieved global success through IP adaptations and major film festival recognition.
JapanCountry of Honour
Toei Company
Program details
Key Dates: 15-17 May 2026
Access: Marché du Film badge holders (pre-registration required)
Main Venue: Art Explora
Projects
Japan, Country of Honour
Original Title: 百円の恋
Completed in: 2014
Director: Masaharu Take
Screenwriter: Shin Adachi
Type of IP: Feature Film
Japan, Country of Honour
Battles Without Honor and Humanity
Category: Toei Company | Japan IP Market
Genre: Action, Crime, Drama
Original Title: 仁義なき戦い
Completed in: 1973
Author: Kouichi Iiboshi, “Battles Without Honor and Humanity”
Director: Kinji Fukasaku
Screenwriter: Kazuo Kasahara
Type of IP: Feature Film
Japan, Country of Honour
Original Title: 犬神の悪霊
Completed in: 1977
Director and Screenwriter: Shunya Itoh
Type of IP: Feature Film
Japan, Country of Honour
Original Title: 犬鳴村
Completed in: 2020
Director: Takashi Shimizu
Screenwriters: Takashi Shimizu, Daisuke Hosaka
Type of IP: Feature Film
Japan, Country of Honour
Original Title: 魔界転生
Completed in: 1981
Author: Futaro Yamada,
Director: Kinji Fukasaku
Screenwriters: Tatsuo Nogami, Takato Ishikawa, Kinji Fukasaku
Type of IP: Feature Film