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Japanese Entertainment has NO LIMIT! Universal Studios Japan will hold Universal Cool Japan 2025 for one year from Friday, January 24th, 2025, to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the Universal Cool Japan event, a special event that invites guests to experience Super Realistic attractions of Japan's world-famous entertainment brands. Universal Cool Japan, which has been popular with both domestic and international guests since its start in 2015, is celebrating its 10th anniversary in 2025. The celebratory year offers guests the opportunity to fully immerse themselves in the worlds of Japanese entertainment series tremendously popular around the globe in Super Shocking, Super Real experiences available throughout the coming year. The first unveiling of the lineup includes four attractions featuring two popular series. The first features the first-ever collaboration between Universal Studios Japan and Japan's leading mystery writer, Keigo Higashino, and his popular Masquerade series. For the first time ever, the park's world class live entertainment combines with the finest mystery in an interactive Real Mystery Show, Peril at the Masquerade (Friday January 24th to Monday June 30th, 2025). Then, get fully immersed in a Super Real case and discover the truth with Conan and friends in the popular Detective Conan: The World (Friday January 31st to Monday June 30th, 2025). Use all of your brainpower in these Super Exciting "Extreme Deduction" experiences as you search out the true culprit.
Peril at the Masquerade - Inspired by Keigo Detective Conan: The World More information about the Universal Cool Japan event which will be held over the course of the next year including details about new attractions and park original food and merchandise is coming soon. Don't miss out on the festivities during the special year celebrating the tenth anniversary of Universal Cool Japan! Universal Studios Japan and Japanese Entertainment BrandsUniversal Studios Japan continues to promote both domestically and internationally the value of Japan's globally acclaimed entertainment brands, such as manga, anime, games, music and fashion, by transforming them into "real experiences" only possible at the park. Under our slogan, "NO LIMIT!", Universal Studios Japan's state-of-the-art technology and boundless creativity continues to transform the world of popular series into reality on unprecedented scale. The know-how that Universal Studios Japan has accumulated over the past 20 years in creating real-life experiences based on Japanese entertainment brands has entertained countless guests and portions of the event will be traveling to Universal Studios Hollywood in 2025. (Announced October 5th, 2024.) Universal Cool Japan, which is celebrating its tenth anniversary in 2025, is renowned for its highest quality shows, ride attractions, fan favorite original merchandise, "Entertainment Restaurants" where diners enjoy the world of their favorite series with all five senses, and even food carts, and has become an event attracting guests from both across Japan and around the globe. The Universal Studios Japan event has evolved into a platform for transmitting the value of Japanese entertainment with a mission to give new experience value to the wonderful works of Japanese-born talent and to continue to communicate their appeal both domestically and internationally. Peril at the Masquerade - Inspired by Keigo Higashino's Masquerade SeriesA shocking incident occurs at a lavishly decorated masked banquet… Solve the mystery and discover the truth behind the masks!
■ Schedule:January 24th to June 30th, 2025■ Location:Peacock Theater■ Attraction Type:Interactive Real Mystery Show■ Shows per Day:1 to 3 times per day
*Number of shows to differ according to date. *No shows on select dates.■ Ticket Price (All Ages):From ¥7,728 (¥8,500 tax incl.)■ Duration:Approximately 120 minutes (including buffet) DetailsThe ultimate interactive Real Mystery Show, where guests can truly enter the world of Keigo Higashino's superb mysteries and solve them by becoming the characters themselves, is coming to Universal Studios Japan. While enjoying a magnificent party at the Hotel Cortesia where guests are wearing masks and enjoying a meal, the evening takes a turn for the worse when a death threat arrives at the splendid banquet! At the request of detective Kosuke Nitta, the protagonist of the Masquerade series, the invited guests themselves are to find the culprit lurking in the banquet... Witness a complex, unpredictable human drama where mystery leads to mystery, the guests search for evidence, listen to suspects, and work with Detective Nitta and hotelier Naomi Yamagishi to get to the bottom of the case. Experience an authentic murder mystery with the fear that someone may be killed if the culprit is not found, a sense of urgency in which your decisions will change the outcome, and a climax that will astonish you beyond your imagination. Enjoy a Super Authentic and Super Realistic world of mystery like never-seen-before with a Inspired by the menu of Hotel Cortesia buffet dinner at the park's Peacock Theatre. Authentic buffet inspired by the luxury hotel: Hotel Cortesia Story
You are invited as a guest to the Masquerade Party, a murder mystery event held at the Hotel Cortesia… Ticket InformationTicket Price (All Ages):From ¥7,728 tax not incl. / ¥8,500 tax incl.Ticket Outlet:Universal Studios Japan Online Ticket StoreSales Information:General Ticket Sales: 12:00pm Monday December 2nd, 2024
Official Website: https://www.usj.co.jp/web/en/us/events/universal-cool-japan-2025/masquerade-mystery-show About the Masquerade Series■Volume 1: Masquerade HotelA mysterious series of murders in Tokyo. Neither the suspect nor the target is known. All that is known from the code left behind is that the next crime is to be committed at the prestigious Hotel Cortesia Tokyo. A young detective, Kosuke Nitta, is ordered to work undercover, disguised as a hotelier. He is trained by a female front desk clerk, Naomi Yamagishi. With one suspicious visitor after another, will the two be able to get to the bottom of the case? The first in a very popular series of million-seller books. ■Volume 2: Masquerade EveNaomi Yamagishi, who works at Hotel Cortesia Osaka, notices the masks of some of the guests. Meanwhile, Kosuke Nitta, who is investigating a murder in Tokyo, has his eye on a certain man. The man claims to have been in Osaka on the night of the incident, but for some reason he will not reveal the name of his hotel. What is the secret he wants to protect even if he is suspected of murder? If it is her job to protect the mask of the customer, it is his duty to expose the mask of the murderer. A story of each of the two before they meet. ■Volume 3: Masquerade NightThe enemy is also in disguise. Do not let yourself be fooled. A young woman is found murdered. A tip-off letter arrives at the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department. The murderer shows up at the countdown party at Cortesia Tokyo! The body of a young woman was found murdered in an apartment in Nerima. A tip-off arrives at the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department that the murderer will appear at a countdown party at the Hotel Cortesia Tokyo. Kosuke Nitta once again goes undercover and stands at the front desk. Naomi Yamagishi, who has been promoted to concierge, is busy dealing with customers. With a splendid masquerade ball approaching, will they be able to catch the killer, whose face they do not even know? The famous duo takes on the biggest crisis to face the hotel. ■Volume 4: Masquerade Game
Three murders and no leads... Detective Conan: The WorldJoin Conan and his friends as they tackle mysteries! Take part in an unprecedented Super Exciting "Extreme Deduction" experience!DetailsThe popular immersive experience Detective Conan World, which has been a great success every year will be held again this year, this time with three attractions of the highest quality only possible at Universal Studios Japan. Don't miss a tingling "extreme deduction" experience at the park. Detective Conan: The Escape
Detective Conan x Story Ride
Detective Conan Mystery RestaurantPopular "Gourmet & Mystery" experience returns this year! DetailsKogoro Mouri, also known as "Sleeping Kogoro," is on a wild slapstick mystery adventure?! A TV program is being filmed at a popular restaurant where exquisite French cuisine is being served, when suddenly a disturbing atmosphere descends on the restaurant... Enjoy a Super Realistic mystery-solving experience as you use all of your brainpower to uncover the conspiracy behind the filming while enjoying a gourmet meal. ■ Schedule:Friday January 31st to Sunday June 1st, 2025*Event schedule may change.■ Location:Lombard's Landing■ Attraction Type:Entertainment Restaurant■ Show length:Approximately 80 minutes / tickets valid for one viewing Detective Conan Mystery Restaurant Ticket InformationTicket Price:Adult [over 12]: ¥7,000 (tax incl.), Child [4 to 11]: ¥2,600 (tax incl.)Ticket Outlet:Universal Studios Japan Online Ticket StoreSales Information:Advance ticket sales (limited to Universal Prime Annual Pass Grand Royal holders), sales lottery, and general ticket sales will be held. ·Advance Ticket SalesApplication Period: 12:00pm November 5th to 11:59pm November 8th, 2024Purchase Period: 12:00pm November 19th to 11:59pm November 22nd, 2024·Ticket LotteryApplication Period: 12:00pm November 25th to 11:59pm November 28th, 2024 Notification of Selection: 3:00pm January 8th, 2025 Purchase Period: 3:00pm January 9th to 11:59pm January 11th, 2025General Ticket SalesFor January to March showings: on sale from 12:00pm January 24th, 2025 For April showings: on sale from 12:00pm March 4th, 2025 For May and June showings: on sale from 12:00pm April 2nd, 2025
Official Website:https://www.usj.co.jp/web/en/us/events/universal-cool-japan-2025/conan About Detective ConanGosho Aoyama's comics have sold more than 270 million copies worldwide, and the film version of Detective Conan: The Million Dollar Journey released in 2024 has grossed more than 15.7 billion yen at the box office (as of September 25th, 2024), becoming the highest-grossing film in the series. The cumulative audience for the series has surpassed 100 million, and it is a global entertainment brand that is popular not only in Japan but also in more than 20 countries and regions around the world. ◼ About Universal Studios JapanUniversal Studios Japan belongs to the Comcast NBC Universal Group. Universal Studios Japan has succeeded in establishing its position as a major entertainment and leisure landmark attracting many guests in Japan as well as from overseas. Universal Studios Japan offers world-class entertainment such as authentic attractions and shows, based not only on Hollywood blockbusters but also popular entertainment brands such as Japanese anime, and a variety of seasonal events entertaining its guests with the world's highest quality entertainment. Through "Super Amazing" and "Super Exciting" experiences made possible only at Universal Studios Japan, all park visitors are given the opportunity to break out of their shells and be "Super Energized" in the "Super Energetic District" that is Universal Studios Japan. Universal Studios Japan has continued to evolve since its opening in 2001 and has recently accelerated its growth with the launch of world-class entertainment experiences such as The Wizarding World of Harry Potter, The Flying Dinosaur which soars through the entire Jurassic Park area, Minion Park and the "Hacha Mecha Ride" where guests are able to enjoy the chaotic antics of the Minions, and Super Nintendo World, a new area where guests can unleash their passion to play in an immersive environment based on world renowned Nintendo characters and their worlds.
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