To commemorate the upcoming film Minions: The Rise of Gru, a new apparel collection has been unveiled! The new items were made by VERDY, the artist behind popular projects like Girls Don’t Cry and Wasted Youth, both of which have been noticed by celebrities overseas. Prior to the collection’s launch online on July 1, fans can buy items from the limited-edition collection at Universal Studios in Los Angeles starting June 17 and at Universal Studios Japan starting June 24. 

VERDY is an incredibly popular artist who has garnered attention around the world, and his products are often seen with celebrities and big names in Japan and abroad. He has collaborated with a number of top brands in the past.

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The first collaboration between the two, Minions x Vick, was released in 2020 to huge popularity, selling out within one minute of release. This second collaboration was created to satisfy huge fan demand, offering up tons of items featuring Otto, a Minion who will appear in the new film, and VERDY’s signature character Vick. Fans can purchase T-shirts, hoodies, long sleeve shirts, hats, keychains, skateboards, and more. 

This is the only time you’ll be able to snag these unique items, so don’t miss out!

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From July 1 until October 2, 2022, fans of the long-running series One Piece won’t want to miss taking a trip to Universal Studios Japan! This year’s event promises to be extra special as fans celebrate the 25th anniversary of the manga series and the 15th anniversary of the One Piece Premier Show, the annual event at USJ. A special menu featuring tasty treats inspired by the series will be available alongside unique merchandise only available on-site. 

This summer’s limited menu and goods lineup are each inspired by a music festival. The event itself will draw inspiration from the film One Piece Film Red, scheduled to release on August 6, 2022.

The Discovery Restaurant in the Jurassic Park-themed area of Universal Studios Japan will be transformed into the One Piece Summer Banquet Restaurant during the event period, featuring a selection of tasty dishes inspired by each main character. This year, menu items inspired by Robin and Jinbe will be available for the first time.

Plenty of original merchandise will be on sale, with one specific item serving as a highlight of the new collection: the 15th-anniversary book. This tome includes details and images from each of the past One Piece Premier Shows and is a must-have for any fan. It also includes a message from the original series author Eiichiro Oda. 

One ‘music festival’ themed item is the Festival Towel. Playing a major role in the 2022 version of the One Piece Premier Show, the item is decorated with a limited edition 15th-anniversary design. Guests can also grab a collectible bracelet and salted candy in a unique soda can-inspired package. Of course, it wouldn’t be a One Piece event without some straw hats for sale!

This year’s menu includes everything from Nami’s Orange Frappe to Frankie’s Super American Hot Dog. Each of these tasty dishes will be perfect for posting on social media! Next to the Lost World Restaurant, guests can enjoy some additional goodies from the One Piece Food Cart including Sanji’s Pork Ribs and Sanji’s Peach and Lemon Frozen Smoothie, perfect for beating the heat.

Everyone, young and old, is invited to immerse themselves in the world of One Piece during this special celebration.

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Online cake shop Cake.jp has begun selling a collection of six onigiri-shaped cakes inspired by the character Inumaki Toge from the popular anime series Jujutsu Kaisen! The items were originally released to great fanfare in December, and are now available again for a limited time.

Inumaki Toge is able to use curses simply by speaking, and in order to avoid hurting anyone close to him, the only words he uses are the names of onigiri fillings.

Inumaki Toge’s Onigiri Cakes

Orange / Chocolate Mint / Rose / Blue Honeysuckle / Cookies & Cream / Green Soybean

The set contains six cakes, each with a different flavor. Each cake is also wrapped in packaging featuring a scene from the series and this new release includes new flavors like orange and chocolate mint. In the warmer weather, try enjoying these cakes without thawing them!

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The popular anime series Jujutsu Kaisen is getting a collaboration with luxury brand Dolce & Gabbana! The first visual for the collab appeared on the back cover of the newest issue of Weekly Shonen Jump, on sale on April 18, 2022.

The visual was drawn by the same studio responsible for the anime series MAPPA and eight characters from the series will eventually be featured wearing Dolce & Gabbana–Yuji Itadori, Megumi Fushiguro, Nobara Kugisaki, Maki Zenin, Toge Inumaki, Panda, Kento Nanami, and Satoru Gojo. All character visuals were unveiled on April 15 on Dolce & Gabbana’s social media and on the project’s special website. This first visual focuses on Yuji Itadori.

It’s extremely rare for a luxury brand ad to appear in Shonen Jump, but the manga series featured in the magazine have continued to cross boundaries in recent years, and fans have been very happy about this rather strange collaboration.

Along with appearing in Shonen Jump, the visual will also appear in the June issue of SPUR on sale on April 22, and the June issue of MEN’S NON-NO on sale on May 9.

Which character do you think looks the best in their fancy apparel?

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Universal Studios has revealed new menu and merchandise details for its Cool Japan 2022 event to be held from March 4 to August 28, 2022. Five globally-beloved anime and game series will be featured at the park this year including Sailor Moon and Attack on Titan.

Attack on Titan

Food

Levi Popcorn Bucket

Syringe Pen

Cushion

At the Studio Stars Restaurant, guests can find menu items inspired by the characters Eren and Levi, a dessert with a gentle sweetness inspired by Mikasa’s red scarf, and much more. The park’s famous popcorn bucket will feature Levi for a limited time, with the treat inside flavored by the character’s favorite tea. The new lineup of merchandise includes a ballpoint pen resembling a syringe, an extremely important item in the series. A stuffed animal showing Levi taking down a titan is also a must-buy for fans.

Detective Conan

Food

Ribbon Hair Clip / Miniature Car

Printed Cookie Set

Fans of the ace detective can enjoy a sandwich shaped like Conan’s bowtie, perfect for posting on social media. A number of new items will be for sale at Universal during the event, with the printed cookie tins serving as a perfect souvenir. 

HUNTER×HUNTER

Food

Mizumishiki Glass / Muffler Towel

Headphone Pouch / Card Case

Immerse yourself in all things Hunter x Hunter as you explore the Cool Japan 2022 event. A stylish headphone pouch and a hilarious towel are just a few items you’ll be able to buy exclusively at the park. 

Sailor Moon

Food

Universal Heart Compact

Ribbon Hair Clip

The Sailor Moon area features menu items inspired by Tuxedo Mask and Sailor Moon, a cake in the shape of Sailor Chibi Moon’s heart compact, colorful desserts symbolizing the five inner Sailor Soldiers and drinks for one of each of the four outer Senshi. The full lineup of goods includes bag charms, face towels, and ribbon hair clips too cute for girls to resist!

Monster Hunter

Roasted Meat

Poogie Churritos

Recovery Potion Bottle

Figure

Get ready to embark on your own adventure with a potion bottle and huge slab of meat, perfect for keeping your energy up! Fans of Monster Hunter will find plenty to love here, with a collaborative figure perfect for completing any fan’s shelf.

Which area would you be most excited to visit?

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A Jujutsu Kaisen 0 pop-up shop and exhibition has opened at Baseyard Tokyo until April 5, 2022. 

The main illustration for the pop-up event–featuring Satoru Gojo, Yuta Okkotsu, Maki Zenin, Toge Inumaki, Panda, and Suguru Goto– was made exclusively for Baseyard Tokyo. In addition to offering limited-edition goods, the venue will also show off valuable materials from the anime’s production including original drawings. A figure display and 1/1 scale Rika Orimoto photo spot will greet guests at the door.

Round 1 Exclusive Cards available starting February 4~

*Limited to 5 per person while supplies last. 

Round 2 Original Bromides (7 varieties) available February 18~

*Distributed at random while supplies last.

For every ¥2,000 (including tax) spent on merchandise, guests will receive a special card and an original bromide!

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The popular series Hunter x Hunter is getting its first 4-D attraction at Universal Studios Japan for a limited time starting this March!

The new attraction will be part of the ‘Universal Cool Japan 2022’ event, set to bring together five of Japan’s leading entertainment brands. It will be open from March 4 until August 28, 2022, and will pull fans into the world of Hunter x Hunter with high-quality 3D images, vibrations, water splashes, and other special effects to make it feel as though you’ve joined Gon and Hisoka on their adventures!

Are you ready to immerse yourself in the world of Hunter x Hunter?

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After a soft opening in July 2021, the Oriental Hotel Universal City has spent the last six months remodeling its entrance, lobby, restaurant, and guest rooms. The property has now officially held its grand opening and will be welcoming guests in 2022. 

Hotel Exterior

Guest Room

Restaurant Interior

Restaurant Interior

Huge Hamburgers

Croffle Eggs Benedict

Guest rooms feature earthy color tones and are spacious and functional, with beds provided by popular brand Simmons, promising a good night’s sleep. A variety of room types are available, including double rooms, twin rooms, triple rooms, and connecting rooms, allowing for a flexible stay depending on the number of guests. Until March 31, 2022, the hotel is offering the ‘New Room Stay Plan,’ a long-stay luxury holiday plan that allows guests to stay up to 23 hours on departure day to enjoy shopping and other leisure activities.

The hotel’s restaurant has been reimagined with a buffet concept and welcomes guests with high ceilings and large windows for a refreshing morning experience. The interior is accented with a green wall to conjure images of nature, and the breakfast menu is based on the concept of ‘Charge from Nature,’ offering a wide variety of dishes to help visitors recharge both body and mind.  

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To commemorate the release of Jujutsu Kaisen 0 in theaters on Christmas Day, a limited-time Jujutsu Kaisen pop-up shop is now open at Haneda Airport Terminal 2 until January 11, 2022!

The shop features life-size panels of characters Yuuta Okkotsu, Maki Zenin, Toge Inumaki, Panda, and Satoru Gojo Suguru Getou. Huge panels displaying scenes from the film will also decorate the space, with limited-edition merch coming only to Haneda Airport. 

Are you excited for the prequel film?

UNIQLO’s graphic t-shirt brand UT will release a new collection based on the upcoming Jujutsu Kaisen 0 film! These sleek new shirts will go on sale at UNIQLO stores nationwide and online starting December 24, 2021. 

The Past of Popular Characters as Depicted in UT’s Unique Worldview

This collaboration focuses on the past of the main characters, unique to this prequel of the Jujutsu Kaisen anime series. The main character, Yuuta Okkotsu, is haunted by his childhood friend Rika who died in a car accident. Satoru Gojo, wearing a fresh white bandage over his eyes rather than the black mask seen in the anime, and Geto Suguru, the film’s villain, are also making appearances in the new collection. 

An Original Box Online Exclusive

Those placing an order from the UNIQLO online store will receive their package in an original box beginning with shipments going out on December 14!

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To commemorate the release of Jujutsu Kaisen 0 in theaters on December 24, Clappers Diner in Grand Cinema Sunshine Ikebukuro has unveiled a special character-inspired menu starting December 17, 2021.

Purchase Bonus: Original Clear Coasters (6 varieties)

Clapper’s Diner is an American diner-style cafe that serves up delicious croissants and waffles baked in-store. A special waffle plate and two drinks have been added to celebrate the new film, and guests can enjoy these snacks on a first-come, first-served basis. The shop will also be decorated with characters and scenes from the film, so fans won’t want to miss out!

※Each coaster is random.
※One gift per order.
※While supplies last. 
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Universal Studios Japan has a number of anime and manga-themed attractions as a part of its Cool Japan initiative. In 2022, a limited-time Detective Conan World will appear at the park from March 4 until August 28. 

The 100th volume of the Detective Conan manga series was released in October 2021, and over 250 million copies of the comic have been sold worldwide. Detective Conan: The Bride of Halloween was announced on December 1, and will open in theaters on April 15, 2022.

How would you like to visit the park next year?

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