Himmel's Statue and Blue Moon Weed... USJ's New "Frieren: Beyond Journey's End" Attraction Was Incredibly Moving!

USJ's first "Frieren: Beyond Journey's End" attraction opens on May 30. We went for a sneak peek!

　The new attraction, "Frieren: Beyond Journey's End" Story Walk: A Journey of Remembrance, is finally opening at Universal Studios Japan on May 30. As the park's first-ever "immersive walk-through attraction," we took an early trip to the town of Äußerst!

　The venue is "Stage 18" in the Hollywood area. What kind of magical experiences await in the approximately 20-minute journey, including the pre-show? Let's preview the attraction's flow and highlights together before you visit.

The Journey Begins on the Streets of Äußerst

　First, guests are welcomed by a gate that signals the start of a journey. There's a sign for the magic city of "Äußerst," blue moon weed blooming at your feet, and even that familiar trunk Frieren always carries. Fans are sure to get excited just by this sight alone.

The venue, "Stage 18" in the Hollywood area. The gate features a sign for the magic city of "Äußerst" and that trunk Frieren always carries.

　As you proceed through the lobby, you can hear the voices of bakers preparing bread for a festival celebrating those who passed the "First-Class Mage Exam," making the town's lively atmosphere feel incredibly real.

Photography is "prohibited" inside the attraction. Only the final "Photo Area" is OK for pictures.

As you step into the town of Äußerst, you can hear the bustle of a festive mood.

To the Continental Magic Association's Archives! Meeting Frieren and Her Friends

　In the pre-show area, 29 years after the death of "Himmel the Hero," you arrive in front of the northern branch of the Continental Magic Association. Here, you finally meet the trio: Frieren, Fern, and Stark! As the Magic Association is specially opening its archives to the public, we, the traveling guests, get to tour it with them.

The pre-show area where you meet the trio: Frieren, Fern, and Stark.

You Can Cast Magic Yourself!? The Magic Association's Archives

　Upon entering the archives, you'll find a large grimoire before you. Frieren discovers a "magic to relive the past," and an original story begins where everyone retraces the memories of their journey.

　What's exciting is that in the rear area, there's an interactive grimoire section where we, the guests, can actually touch and control magic! It's a thrill to experience for yourself Fern's favorite "butterfly-summoning magic" she showed to Heiter, and the "water-manipulating magic" Kanne used in the First-Class Mage Exam.

Once you enter the Magic Association's archives, you'll see a large grimoire about the height of an adult.

Butterfly-summoning magic, water-manipulating magic, and other spells that will make you gasp "Whoa!"—all appearing right before your eyes with just a wave of your hand...?

Knowing the Original Story Doubles the Fun! A Re-watch Is Highly Recommended

　Please note, the scenes introduced here are just a small part of the experience. You'll proceed through three rooms utilizing dynamic sound and giant screens, heading towards the climax. We highly recommend you embark on this "Journey of Remembrance," filled with both the excitement of magic and heart-touching memories.

　One last thing. To enjoy this attraction 120%, it's best to watch the "Frieren: Beyond Journey's End" anime or read the manga beforehand. The attraction features many niche scenes that might be hard to appreciate for those unfamiliar with the series, making it more geared towards connoisseurs.

　Whether you're a fan of the series or new to it, reviewing the memories with Himmel and the fierce battle with Aura will allow you to recognize famous scenes and feel an even deeper emotional connection.

The photo area at the end allows unlimited photography! Take the perfect shot with your favorite character, a moment you can only capture here at USJ.