Anime and otaku · Osaka

Anime and otaku in Osaka

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Universal Studios Japan (USJ)

Super Mario world with the Mario Kart race and the Yoshi ride, and next to it the Harry Potter, Minions and Jurassic Park areas. An Express Pass is worth buying, because without it the wait for a major attraction reaches two hours.

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Nipponbashi Den-Den Town

The Akihabara of Osaka: retro games, figures and maid cafes. Smaller than Akihabara and less crowded with tourists.

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USJ - One Piece Premier Show

The One Piece evening show in 2026 runs from 30 July to 19 November: one show each evening at 18:45, about eighty minutes, with fire, water, and Luffy and the Straw Hat crew. You need a separate ticket for the show, in addition to the park ticket, and there are days with no show.

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Nintendo

Super Nintendo World - Hollywood / Osaka

The area inside Universal in Osaka. A Power-Up Band that activates features around the area, the Mario Kart race and the Yoshi ride. At busy hours you need a timed entry ticket for the area itself, in addition to the park ticket. Since 5 January 2026 you get it only in the official app, and the band does not get you into the area.

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