Each year, Universal Studios Japan’s “Universal Cool Japan” sparks a universal craze – now Universal Studios Japan will be launching this event once again!
This will be the fourth year of “Universal Cool Japan”. For this event, the most popular manga, anime, games and brands from all over the world are specially selected and packed into one venue. To turn up the hype for fans even more, 2018 will be the year of history’s best “Cool Japan” event!
“Universal Cool Japan” allows Japan to boast to the rest of the world about her cool entertainment brands. Each year, “Universal Cool Japan” makes the most out of Japan’s creativity in order to deliver fans something they will only ever experience at the park! The overwhelming scale of this event and its high quality is something you can only experience here.
“Case Closed” (Detective Conan) and “Monster Hunter” have already made an appearance at Cool Japan in the past. In response to their popularity, they will featured again in 2018, but this time with an upgrade! “Sailor Moon” and “Final Fantasy” are just two examples of the new members of the Cool Japan team – there’s so much that’s going to make this the best Cool Japan in history.
Universal Cool Japan 2018 – The best lineup in history!
【Part 1】19th January 2018 （Friday）～ 24th June 2018（Sunday）
① Final Fantasy
Worldwide popularity fell into the hands of the Final Fantasy series for its cutting-edge graphics, unique outlook onto the world, and thrilling storyline. The series made the Guinness world record for the “most prolific role-playing game series”, representing Japan as a forerunner in role-playing games . The series will be celebrating its 30th anniversary this year.
② Case Closed (Detective Conan)
In the year 2017, manga artist Gosho Aoyama single handedly sold over 2 million copies of his manga worldwide. The movie that was released in spring this year sparkled as the top movie of the first half of 2017. Its popularity stretches to over 20 countries worldwide.
③ Monster Hunter
Since the launch of the “Monster Hunter” series, the hunting action game has become popular all over the world, earning the reputation as a “monster phenomenon” and as a sensational game for adults. “Monster Hunter: World” is an upcoming game which will be launched at the beginning of 2018. Fans cannot contain their excitement as they wait.
【Part 2】Limited edition event from spring 2018
④ Sailor Moon
The monthly magazine “Nakayoshi” will feature the manga artist of Naoko Takeuchi as she commemorates the 25th anniversary of her manga Sailor Moon. As well as an animation series that has been a sensation in more than 40 countries, a manga series, musicals and numerous collaborations, the fame just keeps on coming!
Further information on the atractions and opening days will be released on a later date. For now, all we can do is wait for more updates!
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Universal Cool Japan 2018
Event period:
【Part 1】19th January 2018（Friday）～ 24th June 2018（Sunday）
【Part 2】Limited period event from spring 2018
© Naoko Takeuchi/PNP/Tokyo animation © 2017 SQUARE ENIX CO., LTD. All Rights Reserved.
Original works／Gosho Aoyama “Case Closed”(Currently published in Shogakukan: Weekly Shonen Sunday) ©CAPCOM CO., LTD. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. Calligraphy: Sisyu TM & © Universal Studios. All rights reserved.
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