Universal Studios Japan and Demon Slayer Collaborate for Limited-Time Attraction
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The amusement park in Osaka, Universal Studios Japan has announced a return of the Demon Slayer attraction for 2024! The collaboration between the park and the legendary Japanese manga/anime series Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba took place back in winter 2022, featuring a special attraction ride along with a limited food menu and merchandise. In 2024, the VR ride attraction “Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba XR Ride” will return to the park for a limited time!
Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba is a mega-hit Japanese manga/anime series whose manga sold over 150 million copies and film “Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba the Movie: Mugen Train” became the highest-grossing film in Japan, after making 40 billion yen at domestic box office (50 billion yen at worldwide box office).
There have been a plenty of collaborations with Demon Slayers including special events and themed products over the past years in Japan including cosmetics collection, collaborated cafe, UNIQLO and GU clothing line and Tamagotch. All Demon Slayer fans should be over the moon with the comeback of the exciting collaboration at Universal Studios Japan. The attraction based on the anime series of Demon Slayer will be available at Universal Studios Japan from 19 July 2024 until 5 January 2025.
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The VR jet coaster “Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba XR Ride - Race to Swordsmith Village” recreates the world of Demon Slayer by the park’s overwhelming scale and quality, and offers guests a completely new and different immersive experience like never before. The ride is set on the journey with a brand-new story at the Swordsmith Village, following the previous Mugen Train version back in 2022. It features the 360-degree VR video with the gravity and the speed, where guests can experience sword techniques and breathing styles of characters in front of their eyes.
The popular ride of Universal Studios Japan, Hollywood Dream the Ride will also feature the special theme of Demon Slayer. “Demon Slayer : Kimetsu no Yaiba Hashira Training Arc x Hollywood Dream - The Ride” will be available with two original stories (1st edition: 19 July to 7 October 2024/2nd edition: 8 October 2024 to 5 January 2025), offering guests an incredible experience of the Hashira training as a new member of the Demon Slayer Corps through a ride.
Moreover, the collaboration restaurant, the Wisteria Restaurant (Fuji no Hana no Shokujidokoro: 藤の花の食事処) will return to the park as Swordsmith Village Hyottoko Dining Hall (Katanakaji no Sato Hyottokotei: 刀鍛冶の里 ひょっとこ亭) for a limited-time, serving the special menu including traditional Japanese set meals, drinks and desserts inspired by the Demon Slayer Swordsmith Village arc.
More info: Demon Slayer Restaurant in Universal Studios Japan
The limited-time food and merchandise will be also available at the park including Tanjiro and Kotetsu Chocolate Churritos, Nezuko’s Strawberry & Matcha Whipped Topping Donut, Zenitsu’s Thunderclap and Flash Roll Croissant, Tanjiro’s Gourd Bucket with Sweet Soy-Glazed Popcorn and Nezuko Bucket with Sweet Soy-Glazed Popcorn.
How exciting? If you are a Demon Slayer fan in Japan, don’t miss a chance to experience exclusive Demon Slayer-themed ride, food and merchandise at Universal Studios Japan this year!
-USJ x Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Collaboration Event
New Date: 19 July 2024 to 5 January 2025
Universal Studios Japan Official Website: http://www.usj.co.jp/e/
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