Channel identification guide
The Cinema in Japan · channel ID and TV guide
The Cinema in Japan uses the catalogue ID TheCinema.jp. See its feed details, matching names and local guide times.
Look for TheCinema.jp when you match The Cinema in Japan. The directory lists AXN Co. Ltd. in the owner field.
Station details
- Source identifier
- TheCinema.jp
- Source geography
- Japan · JP
- Programme categories
- movies
- Site listed in the snapshot
- thecinema.jp
- Alternative labels
- ザ・シネマ
- Owner field
- AXN Co. Ltd.
Other feeds to check
The directory also lists Action Channel under ActionChannel.jp. A shared group, call sign or operator site can connect the entries while each guide keeps its own ID.
| Name | Market | Catalogue ID | Catalogue group or site |
|---|---|---|---|
| Action Channel | Japan | ActionChannel.jp | AXN Co. Ltd. |
| Mystery Channel | Japan | MysteryChannel.jp | AXN Co. Ltd. |
Match the TV guide
Verify the film year and local air time before deciding that the guide matched.
<channel id="TheCinema.jp">…</channel>
<programme channel="TheCinema.jp" start="20250715200000 +0900">…</programme>Compare the two ID strings in your guide export. The directory key above is the reference for this feed.
| Example zone | Local time | The same time in UTC |
|---|---|---|
| Asia/Tokyo | 15 Jul 2025 20:00 +0900 | 15 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.
| Check | What to look for |
|---|---|
| Import result | Look for “The Cinema | guide alignment test” against TheCinema.jp in the historic guide data. |
| Blank guide for this station | Compare the exported channel identifier with TheCinema.jp exactly, including punctuation and letter case. |
| Alternate name | The catalogue includes “ザ・シネマ”. Check the identifier even if the on-screen name looks right. |