Universal Studios Japan has revealed a new lineup of merchandise and food for Halloween Horror Nights 2026, including a first-ever collaboration with horror manga artist Junji Ito. The seasonal lineup features new designs and treats inspired by Tomie, Hamikuma, KATE and some of Universal Studios Japan’s most popular characters.
The new offerings will be available throughout the event, which runs from September 11 to November 8, 2026, as Universal Studios Japan celebrates the 15th anniversary of Halloween Horror Nights during its 25th anniversary year.
First-Ever Tomie Collaboration
One of the biggest highlights is a new collaboration between Junji Ito’s Tomie and Universal Studios Japan’s Street Zombies.
The original artwork created for the collaboration shows Tomie wearing the same school uniform as the high school zombie appearing in this year’s Street Zombie experience, while carrying a Hamikuma plush. Tomie is depicted walking through zombie-filled streets with a defiant smile, alongside dialogue created specifically for the collaboration.
The collection includes a T-shirt, notebook with stickers, face towel and cosmetic keychain with charm. The merchandise will be available at Studio Style from September 9.
Spooky-Cute Halloween Merchandise and Food
Universal Studios Japan’s characters are getting Halloween Horror Nights makeovers, with Snoopy, Hello Kitty, My Melody, Kuromi and the Minions appearing in spooky designs inspired by the event’s Street Zombies.
The food lineup includes a cocoa-flavoured bacon cutlet burger plate, a roast beef and croissant sandwich plate featuring My Melody and Kuromi, and a Snoopy-themed hamburger steak and omelet rice plate. Desserts include Hello Kitty apple cheesecake and Snoopy’s purple sweet potato Mont Blanc.
Related merchandise includes T-shirts, plush toys, mascot keychains and pair keychains. Food will be available at Studio Stars Restaurant from September 10, while merchandise launches at locations including Cinema 4-D Store from September 9.
New Hamikuma Food and Merchandise
The beloved Hamikuma is also returning with new Halloween Horror Nights food and merchandise. This year’s lineup includes a pink Hamikuma candy alongside the popular Hamikuma popcorn bucket, with strawberry caramel-flavoured popcorn.
A Hamikuma Chocolate Sundae will also be available, featuring chocolate soft serve topped with colourful candies.
Four new face keychains featuring Hamikuma, Hamikuma Soul, Hamikuma Punk and Hamikuma Candy will also join the merchandise lineup.
The popcorn bucket and food items launch September 9, while the new merchandise arrives at Beverly Hills Gifts from August 28.
KATE Collaboration Sweets and Merchandise
More Halloween offerings are inspired by KATE PRESENTS The Witch of No. 18 ~The Witch’s Mansion Where Emotions Play~, USJ’s collaboration with the global makeup brand KATE. The food lineup includes the Pear & Chocolate Mousse, Berry Mousse Cake and Strawberry Soda of the Four Witches, each inspired by the attraction’s characters and themes.
Merchandise includes a four-piece charm set featuring Lip Monster characters, a Lip Monster lipstick case with mirror, a glossy faux-fur tissue pouch and a keychain featuring Lip Monster EX-9 “Thrilling Laughter”.
The food will be available at Beverly Hills Boulangerie from September 7, with merchandise launching at the Cinema 4-D Store from September 9.
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