Claim: The 28th Japan Academy Film Prize had a total of 33 award categories.
Evidence: Picture of the Year Director of the Year Screenplay of the Year Popularity Award Outstanding Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role Outstanding Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role Outstanding Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role Outstanding Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role Outstanding Achievement in Music Outstanding Achievement in Cinematography Outstanding Achievement in Lighting Direction Outstanding Achievement in Art Direction Outstanding Achievement in Sound Recording Outstanding Achievement in Film Editing Outstanding Foreign Language Film Newcomer of the Year Special Award from the Association Award for Distinguished Service from the Chairman Special Award from the Chairman