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Opened in Osaka in 2001, Universal Studios Japan (USJ) is one of the most popular amusement parks in the world, having a wide range of attractions featuring popular movies and characters. The park also hosts seasonal events throughout the year, and their Halloween event is particularly popular. The park offers a fun, exiting and scary Halloween experiences for both children and adults.

In 2024 autumn, Universal Studios Japan’s annual Halloween event will be back. In the daytime, the park will hosts a family-friendly Halloween party “Hahaha! Halloween Party” featuring popular characters such as Pokemon, Minions, My Melody and Kuromi. After sunset, Halloween Horror Night will take place, featuring notable collaborations with “Chainsaw Man” and “Resident Evil” as well as various exciting programs unique to USJ such as Street Zombie and Zombie de Dance.

This year event will kick off on 5th September with HAHAHA! Halloween Party, the daytime Halloween event for everyone from children to adults can participate and have fun. Following last year’s huge success, the “Pokemon Jumpin’ Halloween Party” will be back this year, which allows guests to jump and dance along the loud music by DJ Pikachu and DJ Gengar. New ghost Pokemon characters Litwick and Pumpkaboo will be joining a greeting event “Pokemon Charge Up! Halloween Greeting” this year.

Popular Sanrio characters, My Melody and Kuromi will be dressed in sweet Halloween-limited costumes for “My Melody & Kuromi’s Happy Halloween Greeting”. Many other characters at Universal Studios Japan including Minions and Sesame Street will also welcome guests in special costumes only available this time of year.

The nighttime Halloween event “Halloween Horror Night” will start on 6th September, featuring thrilling and terrifying horror attractions, including the infamous Street Zombie with numerous vicious zombies appearing in the park after dark. The park-wide dance party “Zombie de Dance” will be back this year, offering the ultimate sense of unity as zombies and guests dance together to the song “Show” by Ado. In addition, the dark and spooky “Hamikuma Shout It Out Party” will be making its debut this year.

The park will also be making its first collaboration with the TV anime Chainsaw Man. The 4D attraction called Chainsaw Man The Chaos 4-D features an extreme, unpredictable, and exciting original story, in which Denji and his friends encounter the Halloween Horror Night Demon led by the park’s zombie army. Experience the world of Chainsaw Man as the fierce battle unfolds before your eyes.

Let’s enjoy the fun and thrilling Halloween experience in Universal Studios Japan this autumn! Here are the Halloween events and attractions that you can enjoy at Universal Studios Japan in 2024!

-Pokemon Jumpin’ Halloween Party

The Halloween party is hosted by DJ Pikachu and DJ Gengar with the loud and flashy sound and image. Guests can immerse into the world of Pokemon and lose themselves and dance along to the music!

Location: Gramercy Park
Date: 5 September to 4 November 2024 *The Sunset Show will be held from 14 October 4 November
Hours: Varies depending on the day

-Pokemon Charge Up! Halloween Greeting

The greeting event where you can meet, interact and take photos with beloved Pokemon characters.

Location: in front of Anime Celebration/Delancey Street
Date: 5 September to 4 November 2024
Hours: Varies depending on the day

-Universal Wonderland Fun Fun Music

Guests can meet and dance with characters from Universal Studios Japan such as Sesame Street, Snoopy and Hello Kitty, dressed in special Halloween costumes.

Location: Universal Wonderland
Date: 5 September to 4 November 2024
Hours: Varies depending on the day

-Minion Monsters Greeting

Don’t miss a chance to meet cheeky and adorable Minions dressed in limited-time Halloween costumes.

Location: Hollywood Area/Minion Park
Date: 5 September to 4 November 2024
Hours: Varies depending on the day

-My Melody and Kuromi Happy Halloween Greeting

Popular Sanrio characters, My Melody and Kuromi are teaming up for special greetings in sweet Halloween-themed costumes.

Location: Hollywood Area
Date: 5 September to 4 November 2024
Hours: Varies depending on the day

-Trick or Treat

Find crew members and say the magic words “trick or treat” to get candies! This year, trick or treat if available for adults, too with nighttime-only candies (in Universal Wonderland).

Location: Park-wide
Date: 5 September to 4 November 2024
Hours: 10:00~17:00/18:00~

-Street Zombie

The Street Zombie is the most popular Halloween event at the park, with a large number of zombies roaming around the streets after dark. This year, the event features the Blue Rose Corps a security force led by the singer Ado as a captain and facing off against zombies with guests.

Location: Park-wide
Date: 6 September to 4 November 2024
Hours: 18:00~close (6 Sep to 13 Oct)/19:00~close (14 Oct to 4 Nov)

-Zombie de Dance

The wacky and enthusiastic dance party with zombies, featuring a song in a collaboration with the popular Japanese singer Ado.

Location: Park-wide
Date: 6 September to 4 November 2024
Hours: 18:00~close (6 Sep to 13 Oct)/19:00~close (14 Oct to 4 Nov)

-Hamikuma Shout It Out Party

Hamikuma’s dark party where everyone can dance together with Hamikuma and Hamikuma Soul to the thrilling song and feel the thrilling sense of unity.

Location: Gramercy Park
Date: 6 September to 4 November 2024
Hours: Varies depending on the day

-Chainsaw Man The Chaos 4-D

Dive into the world of Chainsaw Man! Overcome your fear and face against the demons with Chainsaw Man’s characters.

Location: Cinema 4-D Theater
Date: 6 September to 4 November 2024
Hours: park’s opening hours

-Biohazard Night of Heroes

The 360-degree live horror Resident Evil themed attraction is where you will join forces with heroes from the series’ history to defeat the most vicious creatures.

Location: Louie’s N.Y. Pizza Parlor
Date: 6 September to 4 November 2024
Hours: 18:00~close

-Chucky’s Carnival of Chaos

Experience the cruel and chaotic carnival of the killer doll Chucky. Be chased and horrified by the raged and violent Chucky in this limited-time horror attraction.

Location: Stage 18
Date: 6 September to 4 November 2024
Hours: 10:00~close

-Ado x Hollywood Dream the Ride

The park’s popular thrilling ride, Hollywood Dream the Ride & Hollywood Dream the Ride Backdrop can be enjoyed with the special song “Show” by Ado.

Location: Hollywood Dream the Ride
Date: 6 September to 4 November 2024
Hours: park’s opening hours

-Hamikuma Greeting Photo

Take a memorable photo with Universal Studios Japan’s original bear characters Hamikuma and Hamikuma Soul, which appear only during Halloween season!

Location: 42nd Street Studio: Greeting Gallery
Date: 6 September to 4 November 2024
Hours: Varies depending on the day

-Death Eaters™ Takeover

Death Eaters™ , the dark wizards loyal to Voldemort, descend upon the Wizarding World. Witness the thrilling scene of the villagers engaging in an epic battle with Death Eaters™, who roam the village in search of Muggles.

Location: The Wizarding World of Harry Potter
Date: 6 September to 4 November 2024
Hours: 18:00~close

-Universal Studios Japan Halloween Event 2024

Date: 5 September to 4 November 2024

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Official Website: https://www.usj.co.jp/web/ja/jp

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