Universal Studios Japan (USJ), known for its annual collaborations, has officially announced the lineup for its highly anticipated "UNIVERSAL COOL JAPAN" 2026 event.
Alongside the highly anticipated park debut of Frieren: Beyond Journey's End in June next year, and the return of Jujutsu Kaisen, "Detective Conan" — a series that brings new attractions almost every year — is set to launch a mystery escape game, a themed restaurant, and a "Hollywood Dream Ride" train. These new experiences will tie into next year's movie, "Detective Conan: The Fallen Angel of the Highway," and are scheduled to officially open on January 30, 2026.
First up is the indoor escape attraction, "Detective Conan The Escape ~Prologue to the Highway~." This Conan-style escape game challenges you to "solve the case with your own feet and brains," making it the biggest highlight of the event. The storyline directly links to the movie "The Fallen Angel of the Highway," presenting an original prequel story that fills in more details before the main film.
The story kicks off at the "Suzuki Zaibatsu Smart Mobility Research Institute's" new technology presentation, where guests suddenly find themselves embroiled in an unprecedented crisis. You'll team up with Conan, Ran, Kogoro, Sera, Chihaya Hagiwara, and Shigeo Yokomizo, racing through the facility. Witness their "super realistic performances" up close as you work to prevent an explosion and track down the real culprit!
An illustrative image of a past attraction.
This year's "Detective Conan x Hollywood Dream Ride" train features a "runaway autonomous car" theme. Guests will hop aboard a thrilling high-speed roller coaster, joining Conan, the Detective Boys, and Heiji to escape a suddenly out-of-control autonomous vehicle. Get ready for a heart-pounding, "escape from death" level of excitement! You'll also get to hear the Detective Boys' lively chatter and witness Heiji's cool driving stunts up close.
And of course, the ever-popular collaboration restaurant, "Detective Conan Mystery Restaurant," is back! Step directly into a "super realistic Conan world" where iconic past interactions between Shinichi and Ran are brought to life by actors right before your eyes. You'll even get to see Shinichi perform live deductions and enjoy live musical performances by the cast.
It's not just a meal; it's a luxurious, show-stopping experience, just like being in a theater.
This annual collaboration between "Detective Conan" and USJ, themed around the new movie, is a must-visit for Conan fans. The event runs from January 30 to June 30, 2026, so if you're planning a trip, now's the time to figure out your best dates!
via： 日本環球影城官網