Universal Studios Japan is bringing the world of popular anime series to life with Universal Cool Japan 2026, a special event where visitors can immerse themselves in Japanese entertainment properties. The collaboration with Jujutsu Kaisen will run from January 30 to August 18, 2026, offering exclusive attractions, food, and merchandise available only at the theme park.
Exclusive Park-Only Food and Merchandise
Visitors can enjoy a variety of original food items and merchandise featuring characters from Jujutsu Kaisen, including first-year students Yuji Itadori, Megumi Fushiguro, and Nobara Kugisaki, as well as young Satoru Gojo and Suguru Geto. These exclusive offerings allow fans to experience the anime world in a tangible way.
Character-Themed Menu Items
At Beverly Hills Boulangerie, a French-style café, character-themed sandwich sets will be available featuring the unique personalities of the Tokyo Jujutsu High first-year students. The menu also includes a refreshing grapefruit lemonade inspired by the youthful energy of the students. Two contrasting cakes representing young Gojo and Geto from their high school days will offer different flavors and colors for fans to enjoy.
Sale Start Date: January 29, 2026
Location: Beverly Hills Boulangerie
Additionally, churros and pizza bread inspired by iconic techniques from the series will be available as grab-and-go food options. The churros represent Gojo's "Purple" technique, while the pizza bread captures the powerful impact of Itadori's "Black Flash."
Sale Start Date: January 29, 2026
Location: Food cart in front of Cinema 4-D
Limited Edition Merchandise
Exclusive merchandise will include T-shirts and stainless steel tumblers featuring original artwork from the Jujutsu Kaisen・The Real 4-D attraction. Plush keychains depicting characters in their Jujutsu High uniforms, including Itadori and Gojo, will also be available for fans to collect.
Sale Start Date: January 29, 2026
Locations: Cinema 4-D Store, Universal Studios Japan Online Store
Note: Product prices, designs, sales locations, and start dates are subject to change without notice. Products may sell out.
Two Different Story Ride Experiences
The Jujutsu Kaisen collaboration will feature two different story rides during separate periods. The first phase, running from January 30 to May 10, 2026, introduces Jujutsu Kaisen × Story Ride ～Cursed Train～, where visitors board a train with Itadori, Fushiguro, and Kugisaki to confront cursed spirits.
Story Ride Phase One: Cursed Train
The story begins when Itadori, Fushiguro, and Kugisaki arrive in Osaka to investigate a train rumored to be haunted by cursed spirits. Visitors who board the train as passengers find themselves caught in an unexpected situation when cursed spirits possess the train, causing it to levitate and run out of control. Together with the Jujutsu High students, visitors experience an intense battle against the cursed spirits. The ride concludes with a surprise appearance by a special character.
Phase One Period: January 30, 2026 – May 10, 2026
Attraction Type: Story Ride
Location: Hollywood Dream - The Ride
Note: The experience is not available on Hollywood Dream - The Ride ～Backdrop～
Note: The Jujutsu Kaisen × Story Ride will be closed for maintenance from February 2 to February 21, 2026. Maintenance dates are subject to change.
Note: Details about Phase Two (May 11 – August 18, 2026) will be announced at a later date.
Universal Cool Japan 2026 continues Universal Studios Japan's tradition of bringing world-renowned Japanese entertainment properties to life through immersive theme park experiences. The event showcases the park's creative technology and ability to transform popular anime into physical attractions that visitors can experience firsthand.
About Universal Cool Japan
Universal Cool Japan is a platform created by Universal Studios Japan to add new experiential value to outstanding Japanese creative works and share them domestically and internationally. Since its inaugural event in 2015, Universal Cool Japan has become a highly popular event that attracts visitors from overseas, offering a comprehensive theme park experience that includes attractions, original merchandise, and immersive entertainment restaurants and food options where fans can engage with their favorite anime worlds through all five senses.
