Universal Studios Japan
| Universal Studios Japan | ||||
 Universal Studios Japan logo | ||||
| Location | Osaka, Japan | |||
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| Status | Operating | |||
| Opened | March 31, 2001 | |||
| Operated by | USJ, LLC (Universal Destinations & Experiences) | |||
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Universal Studios Japan is a theme park located in Osaka, Japan, operated by USJ, LLC., a division of Universal Destinations & Experiences, and fully-owned subsidiary of NBCUniversal. The park features many attractions and entertainment opportunities based on Universal IPs as well as third-party franchises. The partnership between USJ, LLC and The Pokémon Company was announced on October 6, 2021.[1]
NO LIMIT! Parade
The NO LIMIT! Parade is the first project from the partnership to include Pokémon characters. It was originally scheduled to premiere in the Spring of 2022, before being pushed back to Fall 2022 and then to Spring 2023, due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The parade soft-opened on February 27, 2023, before fully opening on March 1, 2023. The parade focuses on different kinds of music used all throughout the decades and is represented through themed floats starring characters from the park, ranging from Hello Kitty and the Minions to characters from Sesame Street, Sing and Peanuts. During the route, the floats may stop and the performers will get together for a dance party, featuring confetti cannons and bubble machines.
The Pokémon unit, in addition to the preceding Mario Kart unit, is the headliner of the parade and the last float to appear. The unit depicts a large disco party that various Pokémon are attending. The unit is led by performers holding large Ho-Oh and Lugia puppets and performers holding smaller Chatot, Croagunk, Spinda, Pom-Pom Style Oricorio, Loudred and Grookey puppets.
The float itself is made out of Poké Balls with the main portion that showcases the lights being produced out of one half of one. The front features Pikachu dancing away, with two performers holding Bulbasaur and Squirtle puppets. All over the float are statues of other Pokémon, featuring Smeargle, Gengar, Rowlet, Electrode, Scorbunny, Bellossom, Jigglypuff, Drifloon, Charizard and Mew. A large Charizard statue surrounds the unit, and can swing its wings and emit smoke from its mouth.
NO LIMIT! Summer Splash Parade
From July 3 to September 1, 2024, the NO LIMIT! Parade was modified so performers and floats spray water on guests, and guests could also purchase Water Shooter toys. A Gyarados was added to the parade, and a Gyarados Whirling Smoothie was made available to purchase from a food stand in the park.
Halloween
For Halloween in 2023, two new limited-time Pokémon experiences debuted at the park, from September 11 - November 5, 2023. The first was the Pokémon Jumpin' Halloween Party, a daytime dance show featuring DJ Pikachu and DJ Gengar, two new characters created for the park, and a series of other Ghost-type Pokémon.[2] The second was a character meet-and-greet called Pokémon Charge-Up! Halloween Greeting, where guests could meet and take photos with DJ Pikachu and DJ Gengar as well as Mimikyu, Banette, and Misdreavus.[3]
The Pokémon Jumpin' Halloween Party and Pokémon Charge-Up! Halloween Greeting were repeated, from September 5 to November 4, 2024.[4]
Merchandise and food
To coincide with the opening of the NO LIMIT! Parade, Universal Studios Japan added various food items and merchandise to the park. Food opportunities includes a Squirtle Churro and a Bulbasaur sipper bottle, while merchandise includes Pikachu-themed hooded T-shirts and plushes.
Merchandise
Plush hat
Ticket holder
Plush toy
Neck strap
Mascot keychain
Hand puppet
Headband
Button & holder set
Food
Splash! Squirtle Chocolate & Milk Churritos and Wagging Tail Pikachu Pizza Bun
Melon Sofrozen with Bulbasaur Case
Gyarados Whirling Smoothie - Soda & Pineapple
External links
References
- ↑ Universal Studios Japan and The Pokémon Company Announce Creative Alliance To Develop New Interactive Entertainment - Universal Studios Japan (retrieved March 13, 2024)
- ↑ Universal Studios Japan presents Halloween Pokémon Show for the First Time in Japan! - Universal Studios Japan (retrieved March 13, 2024)
- ↑ “Who knew you could scream like this!?” Super Stimulating Halloween 2023 Event - Universal Studios Japan (retrieved March 13, 2024)
- ↑ Be Blown Away by an Unpredictable Day & Night Halloween Event 2024! - Universal Studios Japan (retrieved July 4, 2024)
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