Announced details
Horror films, video production, film distribution, IP management, streaming, overseas sales and overseas remakes
Held 3 times since 2021. Previous grand prize winners include directors Shimozu Yuta (下津優太), Kondo Ryota (近藤亮太) and Katagiri Eriko (片桐絵梨子).
KeyHolder will participate as a co-organizer and investor, while UNITED PRODUCTIONS will handle the operational work. KADOKAWA CORPORATION approached the Company regarding the co-hosting arrangement.
A company that develops businesses spanning publishing, anime, live-action video, games, web services, education and EdTech, and creates a diverse range of IP. Other information on its location, representative, capital and year of establishment is Not disclosed.
Japan Horror Film Awards (4th edition)
The impact on consolidated full-year results for the fiscal year ending December 2026 is expected to be minor.
The company does not address Contract Value / Offering price.
Rolling Stone's US edition, “The 20 Best Movies of 2025”
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Names of Products / Services Covered | Japan Horror Film Awards |
| Counterparty | KADOKAWA CORPORATION |
| Counterparty overview | A company that develops businesses spanning publishing, anime, live-action video, games, web services, education and EdTech, and creates a diverse range of IP. Other information on its location, representative, capital and year of establishment is Not disclosed. |
| Relationship with the Company | KeyHolder will participate as a co-organizer and investor, while UNITED PRODUCTIONS will handle the operational work. KADOKAWA CORPORATION approached the Company regarding the co-hosting arrangement. |
| Launch date | 29 May 2026 (screening of award-winning films, scheduled); 30 May 2026 (awards ceremony, scheduled) |
| Applicable area | Horror films, video production, film distribution, IP management, streaming, overseas sales and overseas remakes |
| Award/certification name | Japan Horror Film Awards (4th edition) |
| Usage history | Held 3 times since 2021. Previous grand prize winners include directors Shimozu Yuta (下津優太), Kondo Ryota (近藤亮太) and Katagiri Eriko (片桐絵梨子). |
| Impact on Business Performance | The impact on consolidated full-year results for the fiscal year ending December 2026 is expected to be minor. |
| Source | Rolling Stone's US edition, “The 20 Best Movies of 2025” |
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The reasons the company gives
The company's own explanation, not something inferred from the numbers.To advance the development and global expansion of horror content in the video production business. The Company determined that the awards could lead to the distribution of award-winning films, IP management, streaming, the production and release of original films, overseas sales and overseas remakes, and could serve as a step toward realizing UP's vision.