Universal Studios Japan Unveils New Demon Slayer Attractions

by Danica Davidson
July 25, 2024

Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba is one of the most popular franchises in recent memory, so of course Osaka’s Universal Studios Japan wants to highlight Tanjiro and his friends. The park is retiring some of its previous Demon Slayer stuff, but is also adding more to keep fans interested.

For instance, there was a while there when a Mugen Train Arc-themed coaster rumbled through the amusement park. That coaster stopped being offered in June, and in its place is the Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba XR Ride Dash Through Swordsmith Village. This is a virtual reality coaster that will take you through the Swordsmith Village Arc, and you’ll get to see Tanjiro, Muichiro, Mitsuri, Gyokko, and Hantengu.

And another ride, the Hollywood Dream-The Ride, is receiving a Demon Slayer makeover. This time, instead of being about the Swordsmith Village Arc, it will be dedicated to the Hashira Training Arc. People riding will hear recordings of Tanjiro, Sanemi, and Obanai.

The park’s restaurant Fuji no Hana Shokujidokoro (translated into English as “Wysteria Flower Eatery”) is additionally getting a makeover, and will be known for a while as the Swordsmith Village Hyottoko-tei. It will have a new menu to complement the arc. Some of it looks quite fancy.

The coasters and restaurant changes are being offered for a limited time, and will cease after January 5. Will they be replaced by more Demon Slayer things then?

VIZ Media publishes all 23 volumes of Demon Slayer (as well as some spinoff stuff). It gave this description for the first volume of the manga:

Demon Slayer Plot

Learning to destroy demons won’t be easy, and Tanjiro barely knows where to start. The surprise appearance of another boy named Giyu, who seems to know what’s going on, might provide some answers—but only if Tanjiro can stop Giyu from killing his sister first!

Source: SoraNews24

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Danica Davidson is the author of the bestselling Manga Art for Beginners with artist Melanie Westin, plus its sequel, Manga Art for Everyone, and the first-of-its-kind manga chalk book Chalk Art Manga, both illustrated by professional Japanese mangaka Rena Saiya. Check out her other comics and books at www.danicadavidson.com.