Channel identification guide

Action Channel in Japan · channel ID and TV guide

Action Channel in Japan uses the catalogue ID ActionChannel.jp. See its feed details, matching names and local guide times.

Look for ActionChannel.jp when you match Action Channel in Japan. The directory lists AXN Co. Ltd. in the owner field.

Station details

Source identifier
ActionChannel.jp
Source geography
Japan · JP
Programme categories
series
Site listed in the snapshot
axn.co.jp
Alternative labels
アクションチャンネル
Owner field
AXN Co. Ltd.

Other feeds to check

The directory also lists Mystery Channel under MysteryChannel.jp. A shared group, call sign or operator site can connect the entries while each guide keeps its own ID.

Station records with a shared directory field
NameMarketCatalogue IDCatalogue group or site
Mystery ChannelJapanMysteryChannel.jpAXN Co. Ltd.
The CinemaJapanTheCinema.jpAXN Co. Ltd.

Match the TV guide

Verify episode order against the actual listing, which can differ between markets.

<channel id="ActionChannel.jp">…</channel>
<programme channel="ActionChannel.jp" start="20250715200000 +0900">…</programme>

Compare the two ID strings in your guide export. The directory key above is the reference for this feed.

Historical time conversions for the example XMLTV entry. Match the date and location of your actual feed.
Example zoneLocal timeThe same time in UTC
Asia/Tokyo15 Jul 2025 20:00 +090015 Jul 11:00 UTC

Try the XMLTV test file

The linked fixture uses a historical date and an illustrative title. It can verify whether your player joins records by ID.

Open the XMLTV test file

Reading the result for this station
CheckWhat to look for
Import resultLook for “Action Channel | guide alignment test” against ActionChannel.jp in the historic guide data.
Blank guide for this stationCompare the exported channel identifier with ActionChannel.jp exactly, including punctuation and letter case.
Alternate nameThe catalogue includes “アクションチャンネル”. Check the identifier even if the on-screen name looks right.

Sources and further reading