Universal Studios Japan (USJ), known for its exciting annual collaborations, has officially announced the lineup for its highly anticipated "UNIVERSAL COOL JAPAN" event in 2026.
This year's revealed lineup is absolutely stacked, featuring five major IPs making their appearance: the park debut of "Frieren: Beyond Journey's End," alongside fan favorites "Detective Conan," "Jujutsu Kaisen," "Monster Hunter Wilds," and the "Masquerade Hotel" series based on Keigo Higashino's original work. These attractions will begin rolling out starting January 30, 2026.
Universal Cool Japan is renowned for its immersive themed attractions that faithfully recreate the worlds of these beloved series, along with exclusive merchandise, unique restaurants, and street food. It's truly a must-visit event for anime and game fans.
The biggest buzz this year is undoubtedly the park's first-ever appearance of "Frieren: Beyond Journey's End." With the anime's second season also set to premiere in January 2026, everyone's wondering what kind of experience awaits! Official details are expected to be announced in early summer 2026.
"Detective Conan" will make its annual return with "Detective Conan WORLD" in 2026, running from January 30 to June 30, 2026. This year's lineup includes:
Detective Conan: The Escape
Team up for a real-life escape game experience, solving mysteries while getting caught up in a thrilling on-site incident.
Detective Conan x Hollywood Dream – The Ride
Dive headfirst into a thrilling storyline while soaring on a roller coaster!
Collaboration Restaurant: Detective Conan: Mystery Restaurant
Enjoy a mysterious storyline paired with a delicious dining experience, featuring live character performances added this year!
"Jujutsu Kaisen" is making a massive comeback with a brand-new 4D experience and ride collaboration, just in time for the January 2026 broadcast of the "Culling Game Arc Part 1" anime. USJ is launching:
Jujutsu Kaisen: The Real 4-D (New Story)
Immerse yourself directly into a Jujutsu battle with 3D visuals, vibrations, water effects, and more!
Jujutsu Kaisen x Hollywood Dream – The Ride
Both attractions will run for an extended period from January 30 to August 18, 2026.
The collaboration between "Monster Hunter" and its latest title, "Monster Hunter Wilds," and USJ has already kicked off early, running from November 19, 2025, to May 17, 2026.
Monster Hunter Restaurant: Moriba's Feast
Enjoy campfire-style cuisine at the "Lost World Restaurant," complete with Felyne greetings!
Park AR Ecological Survey
Participate via your smartphone and receive in-game reward codes upon completing missions.
Keigo Higashino's "Masquerade Hotel" series brings back its signature adult-oriented entertainment, "Masquerade Ball Sniper," for a second consecutive year. Guests become characters in the story, solving mysteries while indulging in an upgraded "Venetian-style" luxury buffet. This event runs from January 30 to June 30, 2026.
Universal Studios Japan has truly pulled out all the stops for "Universal Cool Japan 2026" with a ton of new attractions! If you're interested, make sure to plan your pilgrimage and experience the fun. And of course, everyone's eagerly awaiting official updates on what kind of experience "Frieren: Beyond Journey's End" will bring for its debut!
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