Universal Studios Japan (USJ) and the Pokémon Company have teamed up to develop innovative and interactive Pokémon-themed attractions for the theme park in Osaka.
Universal Studios Japan’s Pokémon offerings will feature innovative technology, fusing virtual worlds with real life to provide ground-breaking entertainment as early as 2022.
“Pokémon is beloved by fans around the world,” said J.L. Bonnier, President and CEO of USJ. “We are honoured to have a long-term partnership with the Pokémon Company while developing ground-breaking Pokémon entertainment at Universal Studios Japan for both Pokémon fans and our guests.”
“The globally popular Pokémon characters combined with Universal’s innovative approach to creating authentic and one-of-a-kind theme park entertainment promise excitement for the entire family,” he added. “Our efforts to develop new guest experiences will continue to help reinvigorate the tourism market.”
Pokémon launched in Japan in 1996. Since then, the video game franchise and has grown into one of the world’s biggest entertainment properties, offering mobile apps, movies, attractions and exhibits.
