Pokémon Summer Event at USJ Guaranteed to Make a Splash

The Pokémon Company collaborated with Universal Studios Japan to offer tourists an unparalleled summer experience. Peruse further to discover how the event animates cherished Pokémon characters in an aquatic parade.

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The collaboration between the two entertainment giants began in 2021 with a commitment to develop a "creative alliance," through which they will "develop new interactive entertainment combining innovative technology and extraordinary creativity." The NO LIMIT! Parade was the first major result of this partnership, showcasing floats of many beloved Pokémon characters like Charizard and Pikachu around the park in a grand procession. This year, the parade is evolving into a fully immersive water experience.

According to The Pokémon Company in their website, they went to great lengths to "make the featured Pokémon as ‘true-to-life’ as possible," citing Gyarados' debut in USJ. To capture the Pokémon’s fierce nature, three performers synchronize their movements to give guests a performance that is akin to a dragon dance.

Guests are not mere spectators waiting to get drenched, however; they’re active participants in the fun. If it’s an especially hot day, they can position themselves in the "360° Soak Zone", where they can douse and be doused by family, friends, and parade performers in a constant downpour. While personal water guns are prohibited, guests receive a complimentary Water Shooter upon entering the special zone.

Aside from this, the theme park also promises to serve food and drinks that are "ideal for the estival season."

The parade started on July 3 and will run until September 1. The 360° Soak Zone, however, will only be available until August 22. Regardless, whether it will be your first time visiting or not, The Pokémon Company assures guests that "every visit will be amazingly exciting, deeply moving, and always memorable."