{"id":86291,"date":"2021-10-19T12:33:28","date_gmt":"2021-10-19T03:33:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/voyapon.com\/?p=86291"},"modified":"2023-05-10T12:10:30","modified_gmt":"2023-05-10T03:10:30","slug":"pokemon-theme-park-universal-studios-japan","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/voyapon.com\/pokemon-theme-park-universal-studios-japan\/","title":{"rendered":"A Pok\u00e9mon Theme Park Will Open in Universal Studios Japan"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

A<\/strong> creative partnership between Universal Studios Japan and The Pok\u00e9mon Company<\/strong> was announced at the beginning of this month \u201cto jointly explore groundbreaking entertainment that will immerse guests into the world of Pok\u00e9mon with innovative technology and creativity beginning in 2022\u201d. This agreement expands the relationship of Nintendo with USJ after the inauguration in March of this year of Super Nintendo World<\/a> to a roaring success. The companies\u2019 joint statement arrives after several years of rumors of a new Pok\u00e9mon theme park<\/strong> making the rounds, first involving the Theme Park located in Orlando<\/a> (United States) in 2018, plans which depending on who you ask, were allegedly canceled either in 2019, or 2020 amid the pandemic, shifting Universal\u2019s attention to Japan instead.<\/p>\n\n\n

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USJ LLC (President and CEO: J.L. Bonnier) and The Pok\u00e9mon Company (President and CEO:
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What Pok\u00e9mon attractions will be at Universal Studios Japan?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Given the theme park history regarding collaborations with other entertainment franchises, such as Super Mario or Harry Potter, while not directly confirmed, the statement hints that we\u2019re definitely going to see a similar approach regarding Pok\u00e9mon. As Universal Studios Japan\u2019s CEO J.L Bonnier puts it, \u201cThe globally popular Pok\u00e9mon<\/a> characters combined with Universal\u2019s innovative approach to creating authentic and one-of-a-kind theme park <\/strong>entertainment promise excitement for the entire family.\u201d However, details are yet to be officially confirmed. As for The Pok\u00e9mon Company\u2019s president Tsunekazu Ishihara, he remarks that \u201cThe incredible team at Universal Studios Japan have the creative vision and leading expertise in world-class theme park technology to imagine a uniquely Pok\u00e9mon experience<\/strong>.\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n\n

According to insider sources, some believe that future Pok\u00e9mon installations will replace the current area where the Spiderman ride is located<\/a>, citing the possibility that Disney may not renew the Marvel deal with USJ. Thus, creating a good opportunity that might use new technology to revamp while, at the same time, taking advantage of the existing infrastructure in place.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For the time being, what we do know is that Pikachu will appear along with Super Mario starting spring 2022 on the NO LIMIT! Parade<\/a><\/strong>, which is the first confirmed attraction featuring two of the biggest Nintendo franchises.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Will there be any Pok\u00e9mon merchandise exclusive to Universal Studios?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

As it\u2019s often the case with previous collaborations, there have been exclusive items that can only be found in the park, therefore it\u2019s safe to assume we\u2019ll get to enjoy USJ-only content<\/strong> as well. We can\u2019t help but speculate if Universal Studios and Pok\u00e9mon may have planned exclusive Pok\u00e9mon cards<\/strong>, as is often the case in Japan in Pok\u00e9mon Centers, but we\u2019ll have to wait and see.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Universal Studios Japan, located in Osaka, is one of the most popular theme parks all over Japan.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n

When will the Pok\u00e9mon park or land open in Japan?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

While we still need further details before being able to confirm when, or if a whole park area will be redeveloped, the official statement confirms that “the first collaborative project from this alliance is expected to join the park by the end of 2022<\/strong>.” This is expected to be just the first of several new experiences aimed to surprise all audiences so we’ll have to wait and see how this will end up taking shape. <\/p>\n\n\n

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2021 is the 20th anniversary of the opening of Universal Studios Japan. Super Nintendo World opened in March of 2021. <\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n

Where will the Pok\u00e9mon park be located in Japan and how much will it cost? <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Any new addition will be made within the same grounds as the already existing park in Osaka. While further details are yet to be confirmed, until now, no extra charge has been made for the additional sections, such as the case of Super Nintendo World which was inaugurated earlier this year. Therefore, it\u2019s safe to assume that the Pok\u00e9mon park access will be included within the normal entry price of the park<\/strong>. One-day tickets will range from \u00a57800 to \u00a58900 for adults and from \u00a55200 to \u00a56400 for children, depending on the season. If you have plans to visit, don\u2019t forget to check our detailed guide to buy tickets for USJ<\/a> and to visit our official partner Travel Rakuten<\/strong><\/a> for ticket sales.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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