Universal Studios Japan ( USJ ) has announced a collaboration with popular Shonen anime Hunter x Hunter, that will take place next year.
According to Oricon News, the attraction will run from March 4th to August 28th of 2022, and will aim to recreate the feeling of being in the world of Hunter x Hunter against the backdrop of USJ
From the description, it sounds like it will be a 4D coaster, similar to the Evangelion and Attack on Titan collaboration rides with the theme park.
The report also mentions a special collaboration event, though that’s likely to be special merchandise commemorating the collaboration sold at USJ.
Hunter x Hunter is a popular manga published in Shonen Jump, following the adventures of Gon as he strives to be the number 1 Hunter.
Multiple characters from the series have also appeared in the game Shonen Jump, such as Gon himself as well as his friend Killua.
Universal Studios Japan itself is no stranger to collabs from the world of anime and videogames, having famously had rides with popular IP such as Monster Hunter, as well as the aforementioned Evangelion and Attack on Titan collabs.
They’ve even announced a further collaboration with Pokemon, giving it its own theme park akin to the Super Nintendo World park, themed around gaming icon Mario.