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Celebrating its 25th anniversary, Universal Studios Japan will host the special event “Universal Cool Japan 2027,” recreating the worlds of Japanese entertainment works that have captivated fans worldwide with overwhelming scale, quality, and a variety of real-life experiences. This event allows guests to fully immerse themselves in these “ultra-real” worlds. As the second announcement in the event lineup, we are pleased to share that there will be a collaboration with the globally popular anime “The Apothecary Diaries,” whose highly anticipated third season will begin airing on TV from Friday, October 2, 2026.
Following the great success of “Universal Cool Japan 2025,” this marks the second collaboration between Universal Studios Japan and the anime “The Apothecary Diaries.” The event will be held for a limited time from Wednesday, February 10, 2027, to Wednesday, June 30, 2027. A brand-new program will be introduced in conjunction with the upcoming film “The Apothecary Diaries: The Late Empress’s Secret Treasure,” scheduled for release on Friday, December 11, 2026. This time, departing from the 2025 “Mystery Walk” where guests solved cases alongside Maomao, the new program will tie in with the winter movie release, bringing the main characters to life before your eyes in a water city setting, as if they have stepped straight out of the story.
With over 57 million copies sold worldwide, “The Apothecary Diaries” is a hugely popular series. The story’s compelling heroine Maomao, the authentic mysteries, and the human drama woven within the imperial court—especially her interactions with the elegant Jinshi—have resonated with a wide audience across generations. Both the first and second seasons of the anime have dominated the top rankings on various streaming platforms, and at “Anime Expo 2025,” North America’s largest anime convention, more than 2,000 fans gathered, solidifying its status as a global phenomenon.
Look forward to fully immersing yourself in the world of “The Apothecary Diaries” and experiencing a one-of-a-kind, ultra-real adventure that can only be found here.
*The images above are from the previous “Universal Cool Japan 2025” event.
In addition to this announcement, “Universal Cool Japan 2027” will continue to reveal collaboration information with other hugely popular works, as well as the latest details on programs such as “Pretty Guardian Sailor Moon” (Event Period: Wednesday, December 2, 2026 – Monday, April 5, 2027) and “The Apothecary Diaries.” Please stay tuned for more updates.
About “The Apothecary Diaries”
With over 57 million copies sold worldwide, “The Apothecary Diaries” is a hugely popular series. The TV anime, which began airing in October 2023, has won the hearts of viewers of all ages with Maomao’s dynamic heroine qualities, authentic mysteries, and the human drama set in an exotic world.
On October 22, 2025, the anime will celebrate its second anniversary, and it has been announced that both the third season and the series’ first theatrical film are in production.
The third season of the TV anime will air in two parts starting Friday, October 2, 2026, and the film “The Apothecary Diaries: The Late Empress’s Secret Treasure” is scheduled for release on Friday, December 11, 2026.
About Universal Studios Japan and Japan’s Leading Entertainment Brands
Universal Studios Japan has elevated the appeal of Japanese entertainment brands—including manga, anime, games, music, and fashion, all highly acclaimed worldwide—into unique “real-life experiences” available only at the park, sharing their value both domestically and internationally. Under the slogan “NO LIMIT!”, the park’s cutting-edge creativity and technology bring guests into the worlds of popular works on an overwhelming scale, captivating countless visitors. Some of these innovative experiences have even traveled beyond Universal Studios Japan, appearing as limited-time events in the United States to great acclaim.
Among these, "Universal Cool Japan" is a value-creation platform born from Universal Studios Japan, delivering the appeal of outstanding works created by talented Japanese artists to audiences both in Japan and abroad, while adding new experiential value. Since its first launch in 2015, it has become an extremely popular event that attracts many guests from overseas, offering a "total theme park experience" where visitors can immerse themselves in "ultra-impactful, ultra-real" attractions, original merchandise coveted by fans, and entertainment restaurants and cart foods that allow you to experience the world of each work with all five senses.
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 numerous guests not only from within Japan but also from around the world. The park offers world-class entertainment, including authentic attractions and shows themed on not only popular Hollywood movies but also globally renowned Japanese anime and other entertainment brands, as well as seasonal events that guests can fully enjoy. Through unforgettable experiences of "ultra-excitement and ultra-thrills" found only here, every guest who visits can break out of their shell and feel truly energized in this special place.
Since its opening in 2001, the park has continued to innovate. "The Wizarding World of Harry Potter" has gained immense popularity, while "The Flying Dinosaur," a groundbreaking flying coaster that soars over the Jurassic Park area, and "Minion Park," a hugely popular area where guests can enjoy the unpredictable chaos of the Minions in "Despicable Me Minion Mayhem," have become major attractions. In "Super Nintendo World," themed on Nintendo's game universe, guests can unleash their playful instincts with a completely new kind of interactive experience. Universal Studios Japan continues to introduce world-class entertainment one after another, achieving further evolution and growth. In 2026, the park will celebrate its 25th anniversary with the theme "Discover U!!!," delivering a special year where "a new you you never knew comes alive" through the power of 25 years' worth of exhilarating entertainment.
HARRY POTTER and all related characters and elements (C) & ™ Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. Publishing Rights (C) J.K. Rowling.
MINIONS TM & (C) 2026 Universal Studios.
(C) Nintendo
TM & (C) Universal Studios & Amblin Entertainment
Calligraphy: Shishu
(C) Naoko Takeuchi
(C) Natsu Hyuga, Imaginainfo / "The Apothecary Diaries" Production Committee
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