“Heroaka” Daiki Yamashita & Nobuhiko Okamoto go to USJ! “The Deku are really alive!” Enjoy the attractions and food [Report]“Universal Cool Japan 2024,” an event that brings together Japan’s world-class entertainment brands, is currently being held at Universal Studios Japan (USJ).

On April 21st, Daiki Yamashita (playing Izuku Midoriya) and Nobuhiko Okamoto (playing Katsuki Bakugo), who are voice actors from the TV anime My Hero Academia'' (Hero Academia”), attended. The park has attractions where the characters themselves are voice actors, but you will lose yourself in the world of Hero Academia'' such as My Hero Academia The Real 4-D”, which is realized with overwhelming quality and scale that can only be experienced at USJ. I thoroughly enjoyed the inside.

“My Hero Academia The Real 4-D”, the first 4D attraction in the history of “Hero Academia”, uses 3D images and special effects such as vibrations and water spray to deliver a unique immersive experience that cannot be experienced anywhere else. . The two were caught up in the fierce battle that unfolded in front of their eyes, and were excited from beginning to end to see Deku and his friends pushing beyond their limits in a “Pruss Ultra” style.

Yamashita said, The ultra-realistic experience of 4D, which is not found in normal heroic animations, gave me such an overwhelming sense of immersion that my body moved unconsciously, so much so that I felt like I could reach out and touch it! We were all in the same space. It made me feel like Deku and the others were there, and I was very happy.'' Okamoto said, When the Deku and the others ran towards me, it was so real that I could even feel their heartbeats, and I felt like they were really alive! I was so excited that I wanted to come back again and again.” “I did it,” he said passionately.

Yamashita and Okamoto also enjoyed original food that immersed them in the world at Beverly Hills Boulangerie, a restaurant where fans of the series gather. After tasting the special menu “All Might Special! Cutlet Sandwich Set”, which is All Might’s bold arrangement of Deku and Bakugo’s favorite food, Yamashita said, “It’s powerful, voluminous, and a very satisfying menu that can charge you with energy! Even in the smallest detail. It’s packed with attention to detail, cool, and yet you can feel the cuteness of All Might, and it’s the best!” he said, expressing his surprise at the high level of reproduction.

Okamoto also enjoyed the snack food packed with Bakugou’s favorite mapo-flavored bean paste, saying, “Food that is typical of Nacchan who loves spicy food! It’s spicy and so delicious that you can eat it endlessly!” They were very excited about the menu that took advantage of this.

From start to finish, the two were excited about the action created by the quality unique to USJ and the one-of-a-kind immersive experience offered through original food and goods. Finally, the two who enjoyed the world of “My Hero Academia” commemorated their experience with a signboard inside the “My Hero Academia: The Real 4-D” attraction and on the food cart in front of the Cinema 4-D store. left a signature. When you visit, be sure to look for it.

USJ’s “Universal Cool Japan 2024” is being held until June 30, 2024. My Hero Academia'''s 4D attraction My Hero Academia The Real 4-D” will be held at Cinema 4-D Theater until August 14th.

<Overview of “My Hero Academia The Real 4-D”>

■Period: March 1, 2024 (Friday) to August 14, 2024 (Wednesday)

■Location: Cinema 4-D Theater

■Attraction format: Theater・Show

*“Cinema 4-D Theater” is sponsored by Edion Co., Ltd.

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