The Harry Potter franchise is active in Japan through a Universal Studios park event and a new line of Amazon on-demand apparel, while a Japanese drama producer has cited Harry Potter as the narrative template for a side-story origin series.
Universal Studios Japan will host a Back to Hogwarts event from September 1 to September 30, 2026, marking the 25th anniversary of the film Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone. On September 1, the Wizarding World area will be rented exclusively for fans after park closing, from 8:30 PM to 10:00 PM, with advance lottery entry required. The Hogwarts Castle Walk attraction returns for a limited run through January 17, 2027.
Amazon Japan's on-demand print service Merch on Demand has begun selling a line of Harry Potter short-sleeve T-shirts. The shirts feature designs including house prefect badges, the Hippogriff Rider, and Weasley's Wizard Wheezes, priced at ¥2,500 each. Sizes range from men's XS to 3XL, women's M to L, and kids' 100 to 150, with multiple color options per design.
In a separate development, the Japanese drama VIVANT is expanding with a four-episode side story centered on Drum, a character who was previously a comic-relief voice. Producer Kazutaka Iida said the story's motif is Harry Potter. The side story, titled Drum: VIVANT The Origin Story, will stream on U-NEXT starting July 12 and features new cast members Ryohei Otani and Ginji Watanabe.
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A four-episode side story centered on Drum, the smartphone-voiced partner from TBS drama VIVANT, will stream exclusively on U-NEXT starting July 12. The origin story reveals Drum's harsh past and features new cast members Ryohei Otani and Ginji Watanabe. Producer Kazutaka Iida said the story's motif is Harry Potter.
Amazon Japan's on-demand print service Merch on Demand has begun selling a line of Harry Potter short-sleeve T-shirts. The shirts feature designs including house prefect badges, the Hippogriff Rider, and Weasley's Wizard Wheezes, priced at ¥2,500 each. Sizes range from men's XS to 3XL, women's M to L, and kids' 100 to 150, with multiple color options per design.
Universal Studios Japan will host a Back to Hogwarts event from September 1 to September 30, 2026, celebrating the 25th anniversary of the film Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone. On September 1, the Wizarding World area will be rented exclusively for fans after park closing, from 8:30 PM to 10:00 PM, with advance lottery entry required. The Hogwarts Castle Walk attraction returns for a limited run through January 17, 2027.