2017How did everyone celebrate Chinese New Year this year? If you’re planning to visit Japan, we highly recommend a trip to Universal Studios Japan. Starting January 13th, ‘UNIVERSAL COOL JAPAN 2017’ will showcase the charm of Japan to the world. Six leading Japanese entertainment brands, with deep roots in Japan,COOL”have gathered together. Leveraging Universal Studios Japan’s unique imagination, creativity, and exceptional reproduction capabilities, a wide range of attractions bring to life fantastical worlds you can truly experience.
The challenge is intense, featuring a life-sized118.5m“Godzilla” battle ! ‘GodzillaThe Real 4-D’
’ has launched 31 series across Japan and internationally, holding a Guinness World Record*1. The previously released “Shin Godzilla” in Japan surpassed 7.9 billion yen in box office revenue, and the globally beloved symbol of Japan’s “cool,” “Godzilla,” makes its first appearance in a 4D attraction, ‘Godzilla The Real 4D’.
*1 Certified by the Guinness World Records in 2014 as the “Longest Running Film Series”
Experience an unbelievable scale and immersive sensation, with thrilling excitement and emotion — ‘Samurai The Real at Osaka Castle’
‘Samurai The Real at Osaka Castle’ is a world premiere*3 high-quality samurai live performance show, held exclusively*2 at ‘Universal Cool Japan 2017’ until March 12th (Sun), 2017.
Featuring stunning projection mapping on the important cultural property*4 “Osaka Castle,” warriors from the Sengoku period will engage in a grand battle on a spectacular 36-meter-wide stage. Hundreds of brilliant fireworks will be launched, capturing the valor and bravery of Sanada Yukimura, the unimaginably gorgeous and spectacular performance, and the powerful special sound and light effects—this is an incredibly moving and exciting experience.
Additionally, in the Nishinomaru Garden, a night market modeled after the Sengoku-era “free market” will be set against the majestic backdrop of “Osaka Castle.” Authentic night market stalls line up one after another. Visitors will feel as if they’ve traveled back in time to the Sengoku era, experiencing an unprecedented scale and high-quality samurai-themed entertainment.
*2 Some dates excluded
*3 Based on our own research: This high-quality samurai live performance featuring “Castle × Stunning Projection Mapping” is a world premiere
*4 Official name: “Special Historic Site Osaka Castle”
‘Samurai The Real at Osaka Castle’ Overview
Venue: Osaka Castle Nishinomaru Garden
Period: December 16th (Fri), 2016 ~ March 12th (Sun), 2017 Includes venue fee and scheduled live performance (designated time) viewing seat
Price (tax included): Adults 2,480~3,480 yen
ASeatAdults / 2,480 yen Children / 1,480 yen
S Seat Adults / 2,980 yen Children / 1,980 yen
SS Seat Adults / 3,480 yen Children / 2,480 yen
Escape for real from towering Apostles closing in—experience incredible realism and thrills ! ‘Evangelion XR Ride’
The globally popular and widely aired hit anime “Neon Genesis Evangelion,” well-known across China and featured on major Chinese video platforms, evolves into the world’s first ride-type attraction, ‘Evangelion XR Ride’.
Riders will enter the “Neon Genesis Evangelion” world faithfully reproduced on a 360-degree wraparound screen, rotating forwards, backwards, left and right, while escaping at breakneck speed from attacking Apostles.
‘Evangelion XR Ride’ is a ride-type attraction. Sit in seats with unpredictable flipping motions, immerse yourself in the real world of “Neon Genesis Evangelion,” and feel the terror and thrill of escape with your whole body. The unique gravity sensation of the ride, combined with synchronized processing technology presenting the park’s specially created 360-degree original 3D imagery, thrusts you into the intense battles between powerful Evas and Apostles—you’ll be amazed by the incredible sense of realism !
Witness the epic battle between colossal Titans and Armored Titans, and experience unbelievable terror ! ‘Attack on Titan The Real 4D 2’
Also featured is “Attack on Titan,” which boasts manga sales exceeding 60 million copies, even ranking on the New York Times bestseller list upon release, and enjoys global acclaim. It’s a phenomenal hit in China as well, and when news broke of a live-action adaptation in Japan, it became a hot topic domestically. In the further-evolved ‘Attack on Titan The Real 4-D 2’, the toweringrepresenting human figuresA 60-meter-tall "colossal titan" will appear for the first time, standing in the way of visitors and engaging in a dramatic battle.
‘Attack on Titan The Real 4D 2’ features the debut of the 60-meter-tall giant "Colossal Titan" and the overwhelmingly powerful "Armored Titan." A fierce battle unfolds, drawing visitors into the action for an unprecedented 4D experience. Feel the despair of confronting the towering titans blocking your path, and the intense thrill of fighting for survival against them—only at Universal Studios Japan can you enjoy this hyper-realistic battle experience.
Hunt truly awe-inspiring monsters in real life!' ‘Monster HunterTHE REAL’
‘Monster Hunter THE REAL,’ which has a huge fan base even in China, is a popular franchise that goes beyond the realm of gaming. This attraction fully brings the world of ‘Monster Hunter’ to life using all the capabilities of Universal Studios Japan. Visitors find themselves in a hunting-style panoramic theater, taking on a monster over 30 meters tall, true to its in-game size. As the life-sized monster appears before visitors immersed in the ‘Monster Hunter’ universe,，they will experience both the shock of fear and the exhilarating sensation of attacking the creature.The overwhelming shock brought by objects at the timeThe overwhelming impact delivers a truly moving experience.
In a massive 43-meter-wide screen arena, the new attraction welcomes the "Storm Leviathan," which claimed the top spot in the "Favorite Monsters Ranking (Elder Dragon Category)" on the ‘Monster Hunter Ranking’ website commemorating the series' 10th anniversary, as well as the life-sized "Basilisk," making its new appearance in the upcoming game ‘Monster Hunter Double Cross.’ Visitors take on the role of the Survey Corps, challenging two ferocious monsters that charge straight at them.
The park’s original storyline and realistic live performances deliver an unprecedented level of immersion and accomplishment.
‘Detective Conan’ joins the lineup for the first time in ‘UNIVERSAL COOL JAPAN 2017’. Widely loved by Chinese youth born between the 1980s and 2000s, often referred to as the childhood memory of a generation,2016the franchise celebrates its20anniversary this year. The spring release ‘Detective Conan: The Darkest Nightmare’ achieved the highest box office revenue in the series,60billion yen, and is a globally popular entertainment brand in20countries.
‘Detective Conan THE ESCAPE’ authentically recreates the world of ‘Detective Conan’ by combining various challenging case scenarios with the full range of skills at Universal Studios Japan. Team up with ultra-popular characters like Conan and Heiji Hattori to solve mysteries and attempt to escape from perilous situations.
To disable a bomb set by a sinister organization, visitors must use clues left at the scene to deduce the sequence of events. With an original story where you help rescue Conan from crisis and work together to solve puzzles,along with the powerful live performances of those ultra-popular characters appearing right before your eyes, all blend into an authentic live-action experience thatcan only be realized at Universal Studios Japan, offering a unique sense of immersion and the satisfaction of solving complex mysteries.
From movies, comics, animation, games, music, to fashion—this event authentically recreates the worlds of top-tier entertainment brands across various fields, delivering a feeling of ‘unbelievable, thrilling, heart-pounding excitement’ to every visitor. Iconic Japanese ‘cool’ entertainment brands come together at ‘UNIVERSAL COOL JAPAN 2017’—experience these vividly realistic worlds for yourself.