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Universal Studios Japan to close Back to the Future ride, sell off DeLorean and props

Master Blaster
Apr 20, 2016
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In a bittersweet turn, we have finally arrived at the future full of anime and Harry Potter rides, which means there is no longer space for this much-loved classic attraction.

Entertainment, Japan
(amusement park • back to the future • Universal Studios Japan • USJ)

New Dragon Ball, Death Note, and One Piece attractions coming to Universal Studios Japan

Casey Baseel
Apr 19, 2016

Some of the biggest stars of anime and manga are going to be spending their summer at the Osaka theme park.

Anime & Manga, Entertainment, Japan
(Amusement Parks • anime • Death Note • Dragon Ball • manga • One Piece • theme parks • Universal Studios Japan)

That Nintendo-themed Universal Studios Japan attraction may actually be pretty fantastic

Mike
Mar 7, 2016

The first details have emerged about the budget and square-footage for the upcoming Nintendo-themed attraction space in USJ—and it’s much more significant than we anticipated.

Games & Tech, Japan
(details • nintendo • Universal Studios Japan • USJ • video games)

Universal Studios Japan to (probably) get Nintendo-themed attractions

Mike
Feb 3, 2016

Nintendo and Universal Studios Japan (USJ) recently signed a basic business agreement that could pave the way for future USJ attractions featuring Nintendo characters and game worlds.

Japan
(attractions • nintendo • theme parks • Universal Studios Japan • video games)

Universal Studios Japan’s Evangelion, Attack on Titan attractions teased in videos

Anime News Network
Dec 3, 2015

Universal Studios Japan‘s upcoming Universal Cool Japan campaign rides are rolling out in January with a new ride attraction inspired by fashion model and singer Kyary Pamyu Pamyu (Crayon Shin-chan) and upgraded versions of “Evangelion The Real 4D,” “Attack on Titan The Real,” “Biohazard (Resident Evil) the Escape,” and “Monster Hunter the Real.”

Fan anticipating the launch of “vangelion The Real 4D” got a sneak peek of the experience in a new ad.

Japan
(Attack on Titan • Evangelion • ride • theme park • Universal Studios Japan • video)

Universal Studios Japan reveals plans for record-breaking roller coaster to mark 15th anniversary

Meg Murphy
Oct 9, 2015

Adrenaline junkies and thrill seekers, are you up for a challenge? Soon you’ll have another record-breaking roller coaster to add to your list!

Universal Studios Japan has just announced details of its newest attraction: a roller coaster called The Flying Dinosaur, which promises to have the world’s longest track and the deepest drop ever for a flying coaster!

Japan
(dinosaurs • Jurassic Park • roller coasters • Universal Studios Japan • USJ)

A photo tour of the JAL “Premium Night” at Universal Studios Japan

Aleisha Riboldi
Oct 7, 2015

Universal Studios Japan (USJ), one of Osaka’s most popular tourist attractions, was hired out for an exclusive event on September 24 for an events called JAL Premium Night. As many of you will know, Japan Airlines, or JAL, is the official airline of USJ and was offering the chance for lucky ticket holders to attend this after-hours event.

And, as luck would have it, one of very own RocketNews24 reporters attended the spectacular event and was fortunate enough to enjoy the exclusive JAL Premium Night, snapping a load of photos for the rest of us to enjoy!

Japan
(JAL • Japan Airlines • Osaka • photos • theme parks • Universal Studios Japan • USJ)

The surprising name for Universal Studios Japan theme park in Okinawa leaves netizens confused

Aleisha Riboldi
Jul 23, 2015

We reported earlier this year that Universal Studios Japan (USJ) is floating the idea of opening a new theme park in Okinawa. We now know the proposed name for the new amusement park, and it has left many Japanese surprised and confused.

You see, the company plans to drop the “Universal” brand from its name, and instead the new theme park will, apparently, be called Nangoku Resort.

Japan
(Okinawa • theme parks • travel • Universal Studios Japan)

Attack on Titan’s Universal Studios Japan attraction opens

Anime News Network
Jan 23, 2015

Universal Studios Japan is formally opening its new Attack on Titan attraction on Friday. “Attack on Titan The Real” is part of the Universal Cool Japan event (along with Evangelion, Resident Eviland Monster Hunter) which will run between January 23 and May 10. Musician and well-knownEvangelion fan HYDE was among the celebrities who attended Thursday’s opening ceremony. TheMainichi Shinbun paper’s MaiDiGi filmed the opening:

Japan
(Anime News Network • Attack on Titan • Shingeki no Kyojin • Universal Studios Japan • USJ)

Universal Studios Japan reveals details of upcoming Attack on Titan attraction

Krista Rogers
Dec 15, 2014

Universal Studios Japan is about to be hit by an enemy of titanic proportions!

The popular theme park located in Osaka has finally revealed details regarding one of their most anticipated attractions ever, set to be open to the public from January 23 till May 10 of next year. Feast your eyes on all of the epicness that awaits in Attack on Titan: THE REAL!

Japan
(Attack on Titan • Attack on Titan: The Real • attractions • Universal Cool Japan • Universal Studios Japan)

The top 10 Instagram photo locations for Japan in 2014 【Photos】

Casey Baseel
Dec 11, 2014

As we close in on the end of the year, it can be hard to remember all the places we went and all the things we did over the past 12 months. By “we,” I don’t mean just the RocketNews24 staff, since our website acts as written evidence of most of our year’s worth of frequent escapades and occasional shenanigans. Instead, I’m talking about all of the people who lived in or visited Japan during 2014.

Since we don’t have all of you under surveillance (just the half-dozen or so that Mr. Sato regularly tails throughout the day), we’re instead turning to photo-sharing site Instagram to be our judge, with its list of the top 10 Japanese photo locations that users shared over the course of the year.

Japan
(beautiful • Disney • Disney Sea • Skytree • Tokyo Dinseyland • Tokyo Tower • travel • Universal Studios Japan)

Life-size Attack on Titan statues coming soon to Universal Studios Japan

Casey Baseel
Nov 8, 2014

Who does a 15-meter naked giant make marketing deals with? Anyone he wants, apparently.

Just days ago, we heard about the upcoming crossover between hit anime and manga Attack on Titan and Marvel Comics, which as of 2009 has been a subsidiary of Disney. Still, that isn’t stopping the Titans from playing both sides of the fence, as Tokyo Disneyland’s major theme park rival has just announced that two life-size Titan statues are coming to Universal Studios Japan.

Japan
(anime • Attack on Titan • events • manga • theme parks • travel • Universal Studios Japan • video games)

Ten things we learned at USJ: A muggle’s guide to the Wizarding World of Harry Potter

KK Miller
Oct 20, 2014

Welcome aboard the Hogwarts Express! Located in Osaka prefecture, this new attraction opened its doors in July of 2014. Thousands of Harry Potter fans have flocked to USJ since its opening, and RocketNews24 is here to provide you with some tips and tricks to make your visit as smooth as possible. Hold onto your wands, and join us as we enter the magical Wizarding World of Harry Potter.

Japan
(tips • Universal Studios Japan • USJ • Wizarding World of Harry Potter)

Universal Studios Japan has a “Horror Night,” and it’s apparently pretty horrific

Mike
Sep 26, 2014

In recent years, Japan seems to have been catching on to the whole Halloween thing in a big way. Halloween celebrations and festivals grow and grow year after year and they’re starting earlier in the year than ever before.

Case in point: Universal Studios Japan’s “Horror Night” program starts over a month before Halloween, which is earlier than even some of my more overzealous Halloween buff friends in America were asking for costume ideas on Facebook. Of course, getting started early on the Halloween spirit is never a bad thing; everybody loves the family-friendly adrenaline kick you get from being “soft scared” by horror events you know are just pretend.

The problem, apparently, is that Universal Studios – according to Japanese media – might be taking things a little too far.

Japan
(cool • halloween • Horror • Universal Studios Japan)

Attack on Titan and Evangelion coming to Universal Studios Japan

Casey Baseel
Aug 1, 2014

Running Universal Studios Japan has to be a pretty tough job, since it’s never quite been able to step out from the shadow of Japan’s theme park juggernauts, Tokyo Disneyland and Disney Sea. You have to figure part of that stems from Universal’s weaker portfolio of beloved characters and settings. Whereas a trip to the Disney parks means a chance to rub elbows with the cast of Aladdin, Toy Story, and The Little Mermaid, visitors to USJ have had to settle for Jaws, Water World, and Backdraft.

But Universal Studios Japan has a new plan that involves not minding the first two-thirds of its name, but that last word, as the park is planning to add new attractions based on Attack on Titan, Evangelion, and other hit franchises from Japan.

Japan
(anime • Attack on Titan • Evangelion • theme parks • Universal Studios Japan • video games)

Twitter users check possibility of entering Universal Studios Japan dressed as Disney characters

Master Blaster
Jun 11, 2014

As the art of cosplay steadily proliferates into the culture of Japan, even traditionally stodgy institutions like universities have begun accepting it at their graduations. So it would seem obvious that more “carefree” places like theme parks would embrace the costumed fun.

Tokyo Disneyland had their own cosplay event and Universal Studios Japan makes provisions for it in their park rules and regulations. Still, with these companies and others protecting their own brand interests there’s bound to be some lines one shouldn’t cross when trying to gain entrance in costume. But with no official bans on dressing up like certain characters it’s up to Twitter users to test the waters and find where these parks draw the line.

Japan
(cosplay • Disney • Mickey Mouse • Universal Studios Japan)

Universal Studios’ real-life Resident Evil simulator set to open 19 July!

Master Blaster
Jul 2, 2013

Hot on the heels of their hugely successful recreation of the zombies, characters, and pasta dishes from the hit video game and movie franchises Resident Evil, Universal Studios Japan (USJ) is teaming up with Capcom once again this summer to bring us an even more authentic survival horror experience in the form of Resident Evil: The Real (Biohazard: The Real in Japan).

Rather than simply walking around getting spooked by zombies, USJ is providing visitors with their own replica gun, a limited supply of ammo, and only a few minutes to survive an onslaught of zombies and other creatures from the Resident Evil series. Hear that? That’s the sound of millions of gamers’ day being made.