“HaHaHa! Halloween Party,” a seasonal daytime event featuring Pokémon characters, is underway at Universal Studios Japan. The event features the show “Pokémon Jumpin’ Halloween Party” led by DJ Pikachu and DJ Gengar, and appearances by various characters during the Pokémon Charge Up! Halloween Greeting.
‘Pokémon Jumpin’ Halloween Party’
The “Pokémon Jumpin’ Halloween Party” is back for another year at Universal Studios Japan. The highly popular and immersive show has been enhanced for a more engaging experience this year. Last year, we described the show as a “choreography and jumping session.”
The show features original music by DECO*27 and familiar Pokémon songs. It is once again being performed in Gramercy Park.
As Pokémon and performers take the stage and groove along to the music, guests are invited to participate in the show. There are various call-and-response actions, and guests are invited to jump along with the performers in front of the stage.
While five Pokémon appear throughout the show, DJ Pikachu and DJ Gengar are featured in the largest roles.
The first of the other three Pokémon to make an appearance is Banette. She, like every Pokémon in the show except for Pikachu, is a ghost-type Pokémon. Banette is joined on stage by performers in black jackets and purple and gold pants.
Next up is Mimikyu. As Mimikyu makes its way to center stage, the video board in the background shows images of the ghost-type Pokémon. The same performers who were present during Banette’s portion of the show remain on stage.
The final Pokémon to appear was Misdreavus. For part of her performance, the other performers pull out red umbrellas.
During the show, DJ Pikachu makes his way to the scaffolding above the stage where he stations himself between two speakers. The screen beneath him announces his presence, as he “plays” songs for the crowd.
Check out our full video of “Pokémon Jumpin’ Halloween Party” below.
Pokémon Charge Up! Halloween Greeting
The Pokémon Charge Up! Halloween Greeting is also back this year. Here, guests get to interact with some of their favorite Pokémon including five of the stars of “Pokémon Jumpin’ Halloween Party.”
During the character meet-and-greet, guests can grab fun Halloween props that they can pose with for pictures.
In addition to meeting DJ Pikachu, DJ Gengar, Mimikyu, Misdreavus, and Banette, guests will have the opportunity to meet two more Pokémon at this year’s event.
The first new character is Pumpkaboo. The pumpkin Pokémon doesn’t have to don a new costume to get in the Halloween spirit.
When Universal Studios Japan released its Halloween food menu at the end of August, the Round Pumpkaboo Pumpkin Cake was announced in honor of Pumpkaboo.
The second new character is Litwick. Litwick is a candle-like Pokémon with a purple flame atop its head.
Litwick was also honored with a food item this year, as its likeness appears as Hitomoshi’s Gooey Yogurt Mousse Cake. Hitomoshi is what Litwick is known as in Japan.
As with the “Pokémon Jumpin’ Halloween Party,” DECO*27’s lively Halloween songs play throughout the meet-and-greet experience. Guests can meet their favorite Pokémon from September 5 through November 4.
What do you think of this year’s Pokémon entertainment? Are you excited about the addition of two new characters? Let us know in the comments.
And be sure to check out all of the Pokémon Halloween merchandise available at Universal Studios Japan this year.
For more Universal Studios news from around the world, follow Universal Parks News Today on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram. For Disney Parks news, visit WDWNT.
The post 2024 ‘Pokémon Jumpin’ Halloween Party’ & Greeting Return to Universal Studios Japan appeared first on WDW News Today.