# Japanese horror film and series announcements

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/japanese-horror-film-and-series-announcements
> Updated: 2026-10-20T01:00:03.000Z. Sources: 12. Developments: 2.

In late 2026, several major Japanese horror projects were announced for upcoming release. Kitan Club, a capsule toy manufacturer, revealed plans for a feature-length horror film to celebrate its 20th anniversary. Directed by Ryo Fujii, the project is described as a ‘strange toy movie’ featuring monsters shaped like capsule toy containers and is slated for a 2027 release.

Concurrently, Disney+ announced ‘Night Tales Club’, a six-part supernatural mystery anthology series scheduled for January 2027. Based on the short stories of Ichi Sawamura, the series stars Takayuki Yamada and features a diverse directorial lineup including Kiyoshi Kurosawa and Takashi Shimizu. The narrative follows a wealthy entrepreneur who offers rewards to individuals who can provide evidence of supernatural anomalies.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-20: Disney+ announces Japanese horror anthology ‘Night Tales Club’

Disney+ will release ‘Night Tales Club’ in January 2027, a six-part Japanese horror anthology starring Takayuki Yamada and directed by a lineup of prominent filmmakers including Kiyoshi Kurosawa.

9 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/takayuki-yamada-to-star-in-disney-mystery-series-night-tales-club

### 2026-09-25: Kitan Club and director Ryo Fujii announce new horror film

Kitan Club and director Ryo Fujii are collaborating on a new horror film themed around toys to celebrate the company's 20th anniversary, with a planned release in 2027.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/kitan-club-and-director-ryo-fujii-announce-new-horror-film

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