Japan IP Market to Return to Cannes in 2027 as Tokyo Partnership Continues
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The Japan IP Market will return to Cannes on 14 and 15 May 2027, extending the partnership between the Cannes Film Market and TIFFCOM. The event aims to connect Japanese rights holders with international producers and partners, turning interest in Japanese stories into adaptation deals and wider global reach.
The first edition took place in May 2026 as part of Japan’s Country of Honor programme at Cannes. It brought rights holders and overseas industry professionals together through pitches, individual meetings and discussions, with Kadokawa, Shochiku and Toei Company among the participants. The 2027 company line-up and programme have yet to be announced.
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In short
- Japan’s IP Market returns to Cannes on 14–15 May 2027.
- Cannes Film Market and TIFFCOM will continue their partnership.
- The event connects Japanese rights holders with international producers.
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- 4 minutes ago The Japan IP Market will return to Cannes on 14 and 15 May 2027, extending the partnership between the Cannes Film Market and TIFFCOM.
Explained simply
The Japan IP Market is a business event for people who hold the rights to Japanese books, comics, films and other creative works. It gives them a chance to meet international producers and companies interested in adapting those works or distributing them abroad.
The event is linked to TIFFCOM, the rights and content market organised alongside the Tokyo International Film Festival, and the Cannes Film Market, a major meeting place for the global film industry. Companies such as Kadokawa, Shochiku and Toei Company take part in Japan’s media and entertainment industries, where stories may be developed across film, television and other formats.
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