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Celebrating Bastille Day, a Special Feature on French Dramas & Movies! ~From Timeless Classics to the Latest Releases, Immerse Yourself in France with a Special Programming Lineup~

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Celebrating Bastille Day, a Special Feature on French Dramas & Movies! ~From Timeless Classics to the Latest Releases, Immerse Yourself in France with a Special Programming Lineup~ — Image: PR TIMES

PRIMARY SOURCE Original source: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000261.000010255.html Distributor: PR TIMES
Published: Jul 2, 2026

Mystery Channel, Action Channel, and The Cinema Channel (AXN Entertainment Inc., Headquarters: Shibuya-ku, Tokyo, President & CEO: Ryoji Nojima) will broadcast a special programming lineup from July 1st (Wednesday) to celebrate Bastille Day on July 14th, featuring a wide array of French dramas and movies, from timeless classics to the latest exclusive Japanese premieres (*).

Mystery Channel will present mysteries that will captivate you with French art and stunning scenery. We will exclusively premiere in Japan the highly anticipated reboot of the legendary TV series that caused a social phenomenon in the 1960s, 'Louvre Mystery: Belphegor'; the popular series 'Art of Crime' (Seasons 7-9), which has reached its final season in its home country, where detectives solve cases involving historical art treasures; and the heartwarming mystery 'Inspector Coleman's Case Files' (Season 2), set in Aix-en-Provence, about a detective balancing investigations and childcare. Additionally, from 'French Mystery Collection' featuring beautiful French landscapes, we will present a curated selection of episodes set by the sea.

Action Channel will broadcast new seasons of popular crime dramas over two months, where police investigation teams tackle difficult cases set in France. We will exclusively premiere in Japan 'Tandem: A Tale of Cops and Robbers' (Season 4), a representative French crime drama that recorded the highest viewership in its series history with an average of over 5 million viewers; 'Cassandre' (Season 6), a crime drama set against the backdrop of the stunning natural beauty of the Alps; and 'Profiling: Paris Criminal Investigations' (Season 10), a superb psychological investigation drama set in Paris.

The Cinema Channel will broadcast a diverse lineup ranging from timeless classics to edgy and unconventional masterpieces. We will feature the musical film 'The Umbrellas of Cherbourg [Digitally Remastered Edition]' starring Catherine Deneuve, the jewel of French cinema, and her masterpiece 'Belle de Jour' which highlights her sensual charm; the buddy movie 'Bastille Day' where an outlaw CIA agent and a genius pickpocket team up to take on terrorists aiming to "take over Paris on Bastille Day"; and the shocking Palme d'Or winner at the Cannes Film Festival, 'Titane', among a total of 7 films.

Please enjoy this special programming from AXN Entertainment's three channels, featuring everything from timeless classic films to the latest exclusive Japanese premiere overseas dramas.

* Refers to the earliest broadcast in Japan by Mystery Channel and Action Channel, prior to other Japanese broadcasters, video streaming services, or DVD/Blu-ray releases.

[Mystery Channel Broadcast Information]

● Louvre Mystery: Belphegor

Subtitled Version: July 26 (Sun) 4:00 PM, All 4 episodes broadcast consecutively

[Mystery Channel Exclusive Japanese Premiere]

The mysterious phantom Belphegor appears at the Louvre Museum. A legendary TV series that caused a social phenomenon in the 1960s, based on a 1927 novel, is completely rebooted in 2025 with spectacular, film-scale visuals produced by Pathé, a historic major French film company! A mystery where the occult, cutting-edge technology, and the darkness of history intersect on the streets of Paris!

● Art of Crime (Seasons 7-9)

Subtitled Version: July 19 (Sun) 3:30 PM, All 12 episodes broadcast consecutively

[Mystery Channel Exclusive Japanese Premiere]

The popular mystery series, where the art-ignorant detective Antoine and art historian Florence team up to solve cases related to historical art treasures, finally reaches its conclusion! All 40 episodes across 9 seasons, including the final Season 9, will be broadcast consecutively!

● Inspector Coleman's Case Files (Season 2)

Subtitled Version: July 12 (Sun) 4:00 PM, All 6 episodes broadcast consecutively

[Mystery Channel Exclusive Japanese Premiere]

Superintendent Coleman, known as a master of undercover investigations in Paris, suddenly becomes the guardian of his late sister's three orphaned children!

This is Season 2 of the heartwarming comedy mystery depicting Superintendent Coleman's struggles to balance childcare and criminal investigations in the beautiful city of Aix-en-Provence!

All Day French Mystery Collection (Sea Episodes)

Subtitled Version: July 20 (Mon, Holiday) 6:00 AM, 11 episodes broadcast consecutively

Special programming for Marine Day! From the mystery drama series set in scenic French locations, we present a curated selection of episodes set by the beautiful sea!

"Aigues-Mortes" "Cap d'Agde" "Mont Saint-Michel" "Le Lavandou" "Douarnenez" "Charente-Maritime"

"Guilvinec" "Dinard" "Vendée" "Baranès" "Pont-Aven"

For details: https://www.mystery.co.jp/recommend/202607.html#feature02

[Action Channel Broadcast Information]

● Tandem: A Tale of Cops and Robbers (Season 4)

Subtitled Version: Starts July 1st (Wed) 10:00 PM, 2 episodes consecutively every Wednesday at 10:00 PM

[Action Channel Exclusive Japanese Premiere]

A former couple of investigators team up to tackle cases!

Season 4 recorded the highest viewership in the series history in its home country, averaging over 5 million viewers! A representative French crime drama broadcast in various European countries including Italy and Spain.

● Cassandre (Season 6)

Subtitled Version: July 1st (Sat) 2:00 PM, All 4 episodes broadcast consecutively

[Action Channel Exclusive Japanese Premiere]

Superintendent Cassandre's team tackles difficult cases in the beautiful natural city of Annecy, surrounded by the Alps!

This is Season 6 of the popular "scenic" crime drama, with an average viewership of 4.5 million per episode. It has been selected as "Most Outstanding French Drama" twice at French awards. Pay attention to the guest actors appearing in each episode.

★ Catch up on past seasons! Seasons 1-5 (20 episodes) broadcast consecutively

Subtitled Version: Starts July 4th (Sat) 2:00 PM, Broadcast consecutively for 3 weeks *July 18th is a break

● Profiling: Paris Criminal Investigations (Season 10)

Subtitled Version: Starts August 29th (Sat) 6:00 PM, All 8 episodes broadcast consecutively

[Action Channel Exclusive Japanese Premiere]

The superb psychological investigation drama set in Paris finally has its final season premiere in Japan! The mysterious woman, Élis, appears as Rocher's new partner. The new investigation team tackles difficult cases again! A global hit that aired from 2009 to 2020 with a total of 102 episodes on France's TF1, and was distributed in over 100 countries and regions worldwide.

★ Catch up on past seasons! Seasons 6-9 (40 episodes) broadcast consecutively

Subtitled Version: Starts July 1st (Wed) 3:45 PM, 3 episodes consecutively every Monday-Friday from 3:45 PM

★ Just before the final season! "Profiling" Selections

[Selection 1] Hippolyte and Jessica

Subtitled Version: August 8th (Sat) 2:00 PM, All 12 episodes broadcast consecutively

[Selection 2] The Indomitable Rocher

Subtitled Version: August 15th (Sat) 2:00 PM, All 12 episodes broadcast consecutively

[Selection 3] The Team Chloe Loved

Subtitled Version: August 22nd (Sat) 2:00 PM, Episodes 1-14 broadcast consecutively; August 29th (Sat) 2:00 PM, Episodes 15-18 broadcast consecutively

★ Many other popular French dramas will be rebroadcast!

Resort Detective ~Caribbean Case Files~ Subtitled Version: July 5th (Sun) 2:00 PM, All 6 episodes broadcast consecutively

Invisible ~Body Identification Team~ (Seasons 1-4) Subtitled Version: Starts July 22nd (Wed) 7:00 PM, 3 episodes consecutively every Monday-Friday from 7:00 PM

Vigilante ~Missing Persons Search Team~ (Seasons 1-2) Subtitled Version: Starts July 23rd (Thu) 10:00 PM, 2 episodes consecutively every Thursday from 10:00 PM

The Traveler ~Wandering Detective and Unsolved Cases~ Subtitled Version: Starts July 24th (Fri) 10:00 PM, Every Friday at 10:00 PM

Detective Leo Mattei ~French Police Juvenile Protection Unit~ (Seasons 1-2) Subtitled Version: August 1st (Sat) 9:15 PM, All 6 episodes broadcast consecutively

Research Unit ~Bordeaux Major Crimes~ (Seasons 1-7) Subtitled Version: Starts August 4th (Tue) 3:45 PM, 3 episodes consecutively every Monday-Friday from 3:45 PM

Piste Noire ~Ski Resort Murder Case~ Subtitled Version: Starts August 20th (Thu) 10:00 PM, 2 episodes consecutively every Thursday from 10:00 PM

Law & Disorder ~Marseille Criminal Investigations~ Subtitled Version: August 30th (Sun) 2:00 PM, All 8 episodes broadcast consecutively

For details: https://www.axn.co.jp/recommend/202607.html

https://www.axn.co.jp/recommend/202608.html

[The Cinema Broadcast Information]

● The Umbrellas of Cherbourg [Digitally Remastered Edition]

Subtitled Version: July 12 (Sun) 1:00 PM

A tragic love story told entirely through song, beautiful and poignant... A masterpiece musical starring Catherine Deneuve.

Set to the sweet melodies composed by Michel Legrand, this unconventional musical film weaves all its dialogue into song. Catherine Deneuve's beauty radiates universal charm. Winner of the Palme d'Or at the Cannes Film Festival and other awards.

[Director] Jacques Demy

[Starring] Catherine Deneuve, Nino Castelnuovo, Marc Michel, Ellen Farner, etc.

● Belle de Jour

Subtitled Version: July 12 (Sun) 10:25 PM

A scandalous duality of a married woman awakening to another self—a sensual work starring Catherine Deneuve.

This film masterfully visualizes the deep psychology of women hidden within the scandalous original novel, winning three awards including the Golden Lion at the Venice Film Festival. Catherine Deneuve delivers a powerful performance as a woman with a dual nature, portraying both a pure housewife and a seductive prostitute.

[Director] Luis Buñuel

[Starring] Catherine Deneuve, Jean Sorel, Geneviève Page, Michel Piccoli, etc.

● Bastille Day

Subtitled Version: July 12 (Sun) 8:40 PM

A buddy movie set in Paris on the eve of Bastille Day! The time limit is 36 hours. Protect Paris!

A buddy movie set in Paris, where an outlaw CIA agent and a genius pickpocket team up to take on terrorists aiming to "take over Paris on Bastille Day." Can they save France from a national crisis hidden within a massive conspiracy?

[Director/Screenplay] James Watkins

[Starring] Idris Elba, Richard Madden, Charlotte Le Bon, etc.

● TITANE (R15+)

Subtitled Version: July 12 (Sun) 12:15 AM

Winner of the Palme d'Or at the 74th Cannes Film Festival! A groundbreaking masterpiece that shatters film history and heralds a new era!

A work by director Julia Ducournau, known worldwide for 'Raw'. A unique and shocking film depicting madness and love triggered by a titanium plate embedded in a skull!

[Director/Screenplay] Julia Ducournau

[Starring] Vincent Lindon, Agathe Rousselle, Garance Marillier, Lætitia Dosch, etc.

《Other Films》

The Young Girls of Rochefort [Digitally Remastered Edition] Subtitled Version: July 12 (Sun) 2:40 PM

The Donkey and the Princess [Digital New Master Edition] Subtitled Version: July 12 (Sun) 5:00 PM

Special Forces Subtitled Version: July 12 (Sun) 6:40 PM

For details: https://www.thecinema.jp/pickup/ubl3w38e74z03fhx.html

<About Mystery Channel> https://www.mystery.co.jp/

The only mystery-specialty channel in Japan, delivering high-quality dramas from around the world. Featuring authentic British mysteries such as "Agatha Christie's Poirot," "Miss Marple," "The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes," and "Vera"; popular European works like "Astrid et Raphaëlle"; and Japanese mysteries based on popular novels. A curated selection of dramas awaits! New exclusive premieres that can only be seen here are also constantly airing!

<How to Watch Mystery Channel> https://www.mystery.co.jp/howtowatch/ Mystery Channel can be viewed on Sky PerfecTV!, J:COM, Hikari TV, au HIKARI, and cable TV stations nationwide.

If you wish to watch on Sky PerfecTV!, please check if Sky PerfecTV! is available on your TV by tuning into CS161/QVC.

Once confirmed, please prepare your B-CAS card and apply easily online at (https://www.mystery.co.jp/join/). Viewing will be available approximately 30 minutes after application.

<Inquiries Regarding Viewing> Mystery Channel Customer Center 0570-002-316 (Some IP phones etc. 03-4334-7627) Reception Hours: 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM (Open year-round)

<About Action Channel> https://www.axn.co.jp/

The only action overseas drama specialty channel in Japan, delivering meticulously selected action dramas from around the world. Featuring a rich lineup of the latest and most talked-about works, as well as classic popular shows, primarily from North America and Europe! A collection of mega-hit action dramas that showcase teamwork, including the "Rex" series from around the world, the "Research Unit" series, "Profiling: Paris Criminal Investigations," and "Flashpoint - Special Response Unit -." We offer encounters with stimulating dramas that will exhilarate and inspire you.

<How to Watch Action Channel> https://www.axn.co.jp/howtowatch/ Action Channel can be viewed on Sky PerfecTV!, J:COM, Hikari TV, au HIKARI, and cable TV stations nationwide.

If you wish to watch on Sky PerfecTV!, please check if Sky PerfecTV! is available on your TV by tuning into CS161/QVC.

Once confirmed, please prepare your B-CAS card and apply easily online at (https://www.axn.co.jp/join/). Viewing will be available approximately 30 minutes after application.

<Inquiries Regarding Viewing> Action Channel Customer Center 0570-009-311 (Some IP phones etc. 03-4334-7630) Reception Hours: 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM (Open year-round)

<About The Cinema> https://www.thecinema.jp/

Turn your home into a movie theater. A channel for movie fans, delivering classic and popular films selected with a discerning eye 24 hours a day. Relive the movies that colored the times and were loved by movie fans. We deliver these luxurious moments to the best seat in your living room.

<How to Watch The Cinema> https://www.thecinema.jp/howtowatch/ The Cinema can be viewed on Sky PerfecTV!, J:COM, Hikari TV, au HIKARI, and cable TV stations nationwide.

If you wish to watch on Sky PerfecTV!, please check if Sky PerfecTV! is available on your TV by tuning into CS161/QVC.

Once confirmed, please prepare your B-CAS card and apply easily online at (https://www.thecinema.jp/join/). Viewing will be available approximately 30 minutes after application.

<Inquiries Regarding Viewing> The Cinema Customer Center 0570-006-543 (Some IP phones etc. 03-6630-6298) Reception Hours: 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM (Open year-round)

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