With the Straw Hat crew deep into the Elbaf arc and Episode 1170 just previewed, there has never been a better time for a One Piece pilgrimage to Japan — and Universal Studios Japan is ready for you. ONE PIECE PREMIER SUMMER 2026 kicks off on 30 July and runs all the way to 19 November 2026, making it a serious option for Singapore families and fans heading to Japan during the August school break.
ONE PIECE Premier Show 2026 — Boa Hancock’s 12-Year Return
The centrepiece of the event is the ONE PIECE Premier Show 2026, a live stunt spectacular held at the WaterWorld arena. The big story this year: Boa Hancock and the Kuja Pirates are back in the main show for the first time in 12 years, alongside returning fan-favourites Smoker and Lucci. The performance runs approximately 80 minutes, with doors opening at 6:15 PM and the show starting at 6:45 PM. A total of 84 shows are scheduled across the event period.
Ticket prices: Adults from ¥3,000; Children (ages 4–11) from ¥2,000. Show tickets went on sale 10 June 2026 via the official USJ website.
One Piece × Story Ride: Sail into Elbaf
For the first time, USJ’s classic Hollywood Dream – The Ride coaster gets a One Piece overlay themed around the Elbaf arc — the very story arc currently airing in the anime. The ride is reimagined as a cloud-boat adventure through the Island of Giants, with Luffy (decked out in Elbaf warrior costume), Chopper, and the crew encountering ferocious beasts and the Norse-styled giants of Elbaf. For fans following the anime week to week, this is the perfect extension of the story in the most immersive way possible.
Sanji’s Pirate Restaurant: Dinner with the Crew
The fan-favourite Sanji’s Pirate Restaurant returns at Lombard’s Landing with a completely new menu for 2026. Seatings run approximately 85 minutes, and character appearances from other Straw Hat crew members are part of the experience. Advance purchase is required — same-day tickets are not available.
- Adult: ¥7,000
- Child: ¥2,600
If you want to go all-in, USJ also offers a VIP Experience Group Tour bundling the Premier Show and a restaurant ticket, priced from ¥34,900 per adult. That is a significant spend, but this combination rarely disappoints One Piece fans.
An exclusive advance-purchase dessert, Mellorine Love Sweets (a nod to Chopper’s favourite food), can only be added when booking the restaurant ticket online — there will be no same-day sales, so plan ahead.
Planning Your Visit from Singapore
USJ is in Osaka, about 15 minutes by train from JR Osaka station and roughly an hour from Kansai International Airport (KIX) — well connected by direct flights from Singapore Changi on Singapore Airlines and Scoot. August in Japan is peak summer, so book accommodation and tickets early.
The event runs until 19 November, so there is no pressure to squeeze into the August rush if your schedule is flexible. October and November visits avoid the summer heat and are still well within the event window.
Find the full ticket and schedule details on the official USJ One Piece Premier Summer 2026 page. For more events worth watching in Singapore and the region, check our Event coverage.