Universal Studios Japan will begin its Halloween Event 2025 on September 4, 2025 (Thursday). Since the start of Halloween events in 2002, Universal Studios Japan has proposed new ways to enjoy Halloween events in Japan, providing a completely new category of entertainment where visitors can "scream and rave" during Japan's autumn season, creating excitement every year. On September 3rd (Wednesday), the park gave the media an advance preview of this year's Halloween Event 2025.
During the morning preview, the park unveiled the super-exciting new show "Pokemon Unstoppable Halloween Party," where guests can dance with Pokemon characters, as well as daytime Halloween entertainment.
During the morning preview, Universal Studios Japan unveiled "Pokemon Unstoppable Halloween Party," where guests can dance wildly with DJ Pikachu and DJ Gengar, at Gramercy Park ahead of tomorrow's opening. This year's show features completely renewed music and dance from last year's popular show, with enhanced entertainment that makes guests the "stars" of the event through dancing, jumping, and call-and-response interactions, creating a super-exciting Halloween party atmosphere throughout the venue.
DJ Pikachu and DJ Gengar are joined by Mimikyu, Banette, Misdreavus, and energetic entertainers who bring maximum excitement to the show. This year, Litwick and Pumpkaboo have newly joined the lineup, and when the ghost-type Pokemon gather on stage, the audience erupts in cheers. Set to flashy music that blends rock and dance genres arranged by "DECO*27," this intense dance battle brings together children and adults alike in dancing, shouting, jumping, and fully enjoying the super-exciting party experience.
Guest Reactions to Pokemon Unstoppable Halloween Party
Female duo from Osaka Prefecture: "It was so much fun! The music naturally made our bodies move, and being able to dance together with everyone and get excited was really great. The bright atmosphere of the show was amazing, and we could all enjoy it together with smiles. Being healed by the Pokemon characters while forgetting about daily life and feeling refreshed was wonderful!"
Mother and 5-year-old son from Osaka Prefecture: "Dancing and jumping with our beloved DJ Pikachu and Pokemon characters was so much fun! The dance battle was fresh and interesting, and both parent and child could get really excited together! We're very excited that this year's Halloween will be even more enjoyable for the whole family."
About Universal Studios Japan
Universal Studios Japan is part of the Comcast NBCUniversal group. Universal Studios Japan has established itself as a major landmark in the entertainment and leisure industry, attracting visitors not only from Japan but from overseas as well. The park offers world-class entertainment including authentic attractions and shows based on popular Hollywood movies and various globally popular entertainment brands such as Japanese anime, as well as seasonal events that guests can fully enjoy. As a special place called the "Ultimate Excitement Zone" where all visitors can break out of their shells and become "super energized" through unique experiences of "super emotion and super excitement," the park welcomes everyone.
Since opening in 2001, the park has continued to innovate. In recent years, "The Wizarding World of Harry Potter" has gained tremendous popularity, along with the innovative flying coaster "The Flying Dinosaur" that glides over the entire "Jurassic Park" area, and "Minion Mayhem Ride" in the popular "Minion Park" area where visitors can enjoy the Minions' unimaginable chaos. The park has also introduced "Super Nintendo World," themed around Nintendo's game worlds, where guests can unleash their playful instincts using their entire bodies in unprecedented play experiences. The park continues to evolve and grow by introducing world-class entertainment.
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