Japanese Society of KIIT Organizes Kizuna Film Fest; Screens Animated Movie “Josee, the Tiger and the Fish”

Kizuna Film Fest 2026 showcasing award winning Japanese animated film – “Josee, the Tiger and the Fish” – was successfully conducted at the KIIT Deemed to be University on 10^th October 2026, bringing together around 350 students to experience Japanese cinema, culture and language. The fest is organized by the Kizuna Japanese Society working under the aegis of Department of Language & Literature, School of Liberal Studies, KIIT-DU. The festival offered students an engaging opportunity to appreciate Japanese storytelling while encouraging interest in the Japanese language and culture.

The motivational themes and emotional story telling of the animated film – Josee, the Tiger and the Fish – made the screening an engaging experience, and students welcomed the chance to connect with Japanese cinema. The screening was followed by a quiz based on the film, featuring 20 questions with 30 seconds to answer each one. The top 20 participants, selected according to their scores, received prizes. Adding to the festive atmosphere, the programme featured two Japanese song performances. The programme then drew to a close with a photo booth and a sticker booth, where students took photographs, shared their views and expressed their opinions about the festival.

Kizuna Film Fest was graced by the presence of Dr. Sakshi Kaul, Dean (Academics), School of Liberal Studies; Mr. Sameer Kumar Das, Associate Dean, Department of Language & Literature; Ms. Aruna Kandwal, Assistant Director, International Relations Office (IRO); Dr. Sukanto Mazumder, Assistant Professor (Japanese) and Mr. Satkar Tripathi, Faculty Associate (Japanese). The successful completion of the festival reflected the dedication and teamwork of Kizuna Japanese Society members, the Organizing Committee (OC) and the faculty members who supported the event.