USJ Collaborates with Anime and Manga for Overseas Expansion: ‘ONE PIECE’ and ‘Jujutsu Kaisen’ Headed to Hollywood! English Visuals Released
On the 5th, Universal Studios Japan (USJ), located in Konohana Ward, Osaka, announced that its content based on the popular franchises ONE PIECE and Jujutsu Kaisen will make their way overseas. Starting next spring, they will appear as limited-time attractions at Universal Studios Hollywood in Los Angeles.
USJ has long promoted the appeal of Japan’s top entertainment brands, including manga, anime, games, music, and fashion, through initiatives like Universal Cool Japan. These beloved brands are transformed into immersive, one-of-a-kind “real experiences” that can only be enjoyed at the theme park. Now, these unique experiences are about to cross the ocean, as it has been confirmed that they will debut at Universal Studios Hollywood in the spring of 2025.
On October 4 (local time in Los Angeles), Universal Studios Hollywood announced that it will host the first-ever limited-time event, UNIVERSAL FAN FEST NIGHTS, next spring. This event will bring Japan’s top anime franchises ONE PIECE and Jujutsu Kaisen to life, utilizing the expertise USJ has developed over the years.
The UNIVERSAL FAN FEST NIGHTS event will be held primarily during the evenings, showcasing not only Japanese entertainment brands but also other legendary and iconic works. Additionally, collaboration merchandise developed by USJ will be available overseas.
Comment from Ryuta Koike, Chief Producer of the ONE PIECE TV Anime at Toei Animation
The first time we held the ONE PIECE Premier Show at Universal Studios Japan was in 2007. Since then, we’ve worked hand in hand with our guests to create the show. After 18 years, ONE PIECE is finally crossing the ocean to make its debut at Universal Studios Hollywood. I’m truly excited that our American audience will have the chance to experience the world of ONE PIECE. We’ll continue to pour our efforts into making the anime even more powerful so that everyone around the world can enjoy it. We appreciate your continued support!
Comment from Hiroaki Matsutani, Producer of the Jujutsu Kaisen TV Anime at Toho
The Jujutsu Kaisen attraction at Universal Studios Japan has been met with great enthusiasm for over a year, leading to an extended run. Now, I’m thrilled to announce that fans will be able to enjoy it at the iconic Universal Studios Hollywood. We’ve been receiving messages from local fans expressing their love for the series, and I’m delighted that even more people will get to experience the world of Jujutsu Kaisen. The sequel to the TV anime is currently in production, so please look forward to what's next!
Overview of UNIVERSAL FAN FEST NIGHTS
Location: Universal Studios Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, USA
Dates: April 25 (Fri) – 27 (Sun), May 2 (Fri) – 4 (Sun), May 9 (Fri) – 11 (Sun), May 16 (Fri) – 18 (Sun), 2025
(C) Eiichiro Oda/Shueisha, Fuji TV, Toei Animation
(C) Gege Akutami/Shueisha, Jujutsu Kaisen Production Committee
Source : ORICON NEWS