Universal Studios Japan General Discussion

[Tristan]

ignore this one

 

[Tristan]

 

[JawsVictim]

Pokémon is absolutely a juggernaut IP that deserves its own highly themed land - or possibly an entire theme park. I have no delusions about that and am highly interested to see what UC has in store.

That said, Jaws still rules.

 

[OhHaiInternet95]

Pokémon is absolutely a juggernaut IP that deserves its own highly themed land - or possibly an entire theme park. I have no delusions about that and am highly interested to see what UC has in store.

That said, Jaws still rules.

I just want a Pokemon/Evil Dead crossover. Ash meets Ash.

 

[Yukendoit]

I just want a Pokemon/Evil Dead crossover. Ash meets Ash.

Well I mean they had back to the future grudge crossover and a terminator the ring crossover so anything can happen.

 

[Brian G.]

Universal Studios Japan has announced they will resume business in a limited capacity starting on weekdays, June 1, 2021.

Universal Studios Japan announces limited reopening on June 1, 2021

Universal Studios Japan has announced they will resume business in a limited capacity starting on weekdays, June 1, 2021. The park will continue to be temporarily closed on weekends. The change was announced in consultation with Osaka Prefecture who is lifting certain restrictions at the theme

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[Mad Dog]

Wash Post is reporting 10,000 Japanese volunteers have quit the Japan Olympics over potential health concerns.

 

[OrlandoGuy]

Wash Post is reporting 10,000 Japanese volunteers have quit the Japan Olympics over potential health concerns.

What a mess....I do have questions about the economics of continuing vs. cancelling. If no spectators are allowed and the TV rights are solely beneficial to the networks, what incentive is there for Tokyo to go on? Without the tourism draw it seems like a no-win situation. It’s not even like you can play this as a big commercial for country because, not only is the value of that questionable, but the whole thing is going to be surrounded by controversy no matter what.

 

[Cup_Of_Coffee]

Wash Post is reporting 10,000 Japanese volunteers have quit the Japan Olympics over potential health concerns.

Lots of respect for them!

 

[quinnmac000]

What a mess....I do have questions about the economics of continuing vs. cancelling. If no spectators are allowed and the TV rights are solely beneficial to the networks, what incentive is there for Tokyo to go on? Without the tourism draw it seems like a no-win situation. It’s not even like you can play this as a big commercial for country because, not only is the value of that questionable, but the whole thing is going to be surrounded by controversy no matter what.

IF IOC cancels, they owe Japan money. If Japan cancels, they own IOC money. Its a money game as the money owed is in the billions.

 

[BatCom]

Not sure if this is old news or not, but a lot of Japanese news are reporting today that a Kimetsu no Yaiba (popular manga/anime series) attraction is coming to USJ in September. I'm assuming this is a Cool Japan thing? The articles are incredibly undetailed on what the attraction actually is.

 

[Cesar1031]

Wad it not suppose to be demon slayer heard of it also coming in September

 

[malice]

Wad it not suppose to be demon slayer heard of it also coming in September

Demon Slayer = Kimetsu no Yaiba

 

[pumpkinbot343]

I asked a very similar question on the Singapore thread, but any word on if Japan will host their seasonal HHN this year?

 

[BatCom]

I asked a very similar question on the Singapore thread, but any word on if Japan will host their seasonal HHN this year?

It was just announced today that HHN is returning.

No Limit! Halloween; Halloween Horror Nights returns to Universal Studios Japan starting September 11

Universal Studios Japan has announced that their Halloween events - including No Limit! Halloween Celebration and Halloween Horror Nights - will return to the park for 2021; running from September 11th through November 7th. This year, GeGeGe no Kitaro!, the popular Japanese manga, will be feature

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[PerceptiveCoot]

The blog linked in this tweet posits that the coming closure of the steel plant north of Super Nintendo World might open up expansion space for USJ.

(The steel plant is the area in red):


I'm not sure how plausible this is. Even if Universal owned the land, the only way to access that area would be via pathways between SNW and Hogsmeade. It would also disrupt roadways leading to the parking garage (though this could be surmounted with elevated roads/pathways ala DisneySea). The area might be better suited for relocated backstage facilities, opening up other areas around the park for expansion.

 

[Jamesh22]

The blog linked in this tweet posits that the coming closure of the steel plant north of Super Nintendo World might open up expansion space for USJ.

I'm not sure how plausible this is. Even if Universal owned the land, the only way to access that area would be via pathways between SNW and Hogsmeade. It would also disrupt roadways leading to the parking garage (though this could be surmounted with elevated roads/pathways ala DisneySea). The area might be better suited for relocated backstage facilities, opening up other areas around the park for expansion.

Id say this would absolutely be ideal for backstage and parking, freeing up a sizable chunk of park expansion space.

 

[Cup_Of_Coffee]

Any expansion in Japan and I just hear Pokémon in my head immediately.

 

[Jamesh22]

Any expansion in Japan and I just hear Pokémon in my head immediately.

You should see a medical professional for that

 

[Viator]

Not sure if this is old news or not, but a lot of Japanese news are reporting today that a Kimetsu no Yaiba (popular manga/anime series) attraction is coming to USJ in September. I'm assuming this is a Cool Japan thing? The articles are incredibly undetailed on what the attraction actually is.

This seems to be a separate XR revamp done, however it is a case to where USJ is overpreparing on in merchandise. Lines for just the popcorn bucket of Nezuko are multiple hours (I've even seen five hours for the damn bucket); with a lot of Demon Slayer/Kimetsu no Yaiba merchandise.

Much like Mugen Train, there's an absurd level of success so-far. I honestly wonder if it might be the most successful XR revamp to date. Part of me wonders if Universal, ufotable, and Aniplex/Sony are taking heavy notes to this.

Even with how USJ overbloats, the lines are being reported for XR at around above 200 minutes.