Highlights
- ONE PIECE Premier Show 2026 live stunt-and-effects spectacular
- Sanji's Pirate Restaurant themed dining experience
- ONE PIECE x Story Ride coaster collaboration
Background & story
ONE PIECE Premier Summer is a long-running USJ tradition; the 2026 edition is staged as a centerpiece of the park's 25th-anniversary summer.
ONE PIECE Premier Summer 2026 runs at Universal Studios Japan from July 30 (Thu) to November 19, 2026, as part of the park's 25th-anniversary celebrations. The headline live show, ONE PIECE Premier Show 2026 (WaterWorld, nightly at 18:45, ~80 min), costs ¥3,000–¥6,000 for adults; the dinner show, Sanji's Pirate Restaurant (Lombard's Landing, ~85 min per seating), costs ¥7,000 for adults — both are booked through the USJ Web Ticket Store, with the restaurant sold mainly by lottery. Here's exactly how to get tickets for each.
Quick facts
| ONE PIECE Premier Show 2026 | Sanji's Pirate Restaurant | |
|---|---|---|
| Dates | July 30 – Nov 19, 2026 (84 shows total, some no-show days) | July 30 – Nov 19, 2026 |
| Venue | WaterWorld | Lombard's Landing |
| Times | Doors 18:15, start 18:45 (~80 min) | 10:00 / 12:05 / 14:50 / 16:55 / 19:00 (~85 min each) |
| Adult price | ¥3,000–¥6,000 | ¥7,000 |
| Child price (4–11) | ¥2,000–¥4,500 | ¥2,600 |
| Booking | USJ Web Ticket Store / Lawson Ticket, on sale since June 10 | Lottery via USJ Web Ticket Store |
A separate attraction, the ONE PIECE x Story Ride — a themed overlay on Hollywood Dream – The Ride — needs no extra ticket; it's included with your Studio Pass throughout the event period.
ONE PIECE Premier Show 2026: what's new and how much it costs
For the 25th-anniversary edition, Boa Hancock and the Kuja Pirates return to the main show for the first time in 12 years, facing the Straw Hats in an original, park-exclusive story delivered through USJ's signature live stunts and effects. It plays once nightly at WaterWorld — doors open 18:15, the show starts 18:45, and it runs about 80 minutes — across 84 total performances between July 30 and November 19 (not every date has a show, so check the calendar on the official page before you build a schedule around it).
Ticket prices (tax included):
- Adults (12+): B-seat ¥3,000 / A-seat ¥4,000 / S-seat ¥6,000
- Children (4–11): B-seat ¥2,000 / A-seat ¥3,000 / S-seat ¥4,500
- Ages 3 and under: free
General sale opened June 10, 2026 at 12:00 through the USJ Web Ticket Store and Lawson Ticket. As of July 2026, tickets for each date remain on rolling sale until two days beforehand (three days via Lawson), so same-week booking is usually possible. A limited number of day-of tickets are also sold at the park from opening time until around 18:45, starting July 30.
Sanji's Pirate Restaurant: dates, price and how to book
Sanji hosts a roughly 85-minute dinner show at Lombard's Landing, with five seatings a day — 10:00, 12:05, 14:50, 16:55 and 19:00 — from July 30 through November 19. Tickets are ¥7,000 for adults and ¥2,600 for children (4–11). Because seating is limited, USJ sells almost all tickets by lottery rather than first-come booking.
As of July 2, 2026 — today — here's exactly where the schedule stands: the most recent lottery (entries taken May 25–27) announced results on June 29, and winners have until July 4, 23:59 to complete payment. If you didn't win or didn't enter, first-come general sale is your next chance: it opens July 9 at 20:00 for July 30–September 30 dates, and August 27 at 20:00 for October 1–November 19 dates. Day-of tickets are rarely released — treat them as a backup, not a plan, though USJ has occasionally sold a handful on select mornings in past years.
Both adult courses (a meat option with roast beef, or a fish option with seared sea bream) include a welcome drink, bread and an appetizer platter, plus dessert. Kids get the "Buggy's Treasure Kids Plate" — sandwich, hamburger steak, gratin, fried shrimp, fries and dessert. Takeaway sweets are available as an add-on, but must be requested when you buy your ticket, not on the day.
VIP Tour packages (new for the 25th anniversary)
Two limited VIP packages bundle front-row access for those who want a guaranteed premium seat:
- Premier Show VIP Tour (front-row S-seats): from ¥22,000 (adult) / ¥20,500 (child) — on sale since June 10
- Premier Show + Sanji's Restaurant VIP Tour: from ¥34,900 (adult) / ¥32,900 (child) — on sale from July 7, 12:00
Both are sold through the USJ Web Ticket Store; availability is limited, so confirm current pricing and stock on the official event page before you buy.
Booking steps, in order
- Buy a Studio Pass first — nothing else works without park admission.
- For the Premier Show, book directly via the USJ Web Ticket Store or Lawson Ticket; because sales run right up until 2–3 days before each date, you can often still book close to your visit.
- For Sanji's Pirate Restaurant, enter the next lottery round when applications open (check the official event page for dates), or target the July 9 / August 27 first-come sale windows above.
- For the ONE PIECE x Story Ride, no ticket is needed — just ride Hollywood Dream – The Ride during the event period.
Getting there
Universal Studios Japan is at 2-1-33 Sakurajima, Konohana-ku, Osaka — directly connected to JR Universal City Station on the JR Yumesaki Line, about 20 minutes from Osaka Station.
All prices, dates and sale windows above reflect USJ's official announcements as of July 2026. Ticket allotments and on-sale schedules can change, so reconfirm on the official ONE PIECE Premier Summer 2026 page before finalizing your visit.
Good to know for visitors
- Getting there
- Direct from Universal City Station (JR Yumesaki Line), about 20 min from Osaka Station. Open directions in Google Maps ↗
- Booking & entry
- Check tickets and details on the official page (button above).
- Paying
- Studio Pass required; the Premier Show and Sanji's Pirate Restaurant need separate paid/lottery tickets.. Smaller venues in Japan are often cash-first — carry some yen (cards/IC not guaranteed).
- Language
- Mostly in Japanese — a translation app on your phone helps.
- Good for
- anime fans, groups of friends, families
Good to know
Premier Show seats and Sanji's Pirate Restaurant fill via advance lottery and same-day sales — apply early online; annual pass holders get priority windows.
Frequently asked questions
- When does ONE PIECE Premier Summer 2026 run at USJ?
- July 30 to November 19, 2026, at Universal Studios Japan -- staged as a centerpiece of the park's 25th-anniversary summer.
- How much is the ONE PIECE Premier Show?
- ¥3,000 to ¥6,000, on top of the required Studio Pass. Seats fill via advance lottery and same-day sales, so apply early online -- annual pass holders get priority windows.
- How do I get tickets for Sanji's Pirate Restaurant?
- It's a themed dining experience with a separate paid/lottery ticket, priced around ¥7,000. Like the Premier Show, apply through the advance lottery online rather than expecting same-day walk-in availability.
- How do I get to Universal Studios Japan?
- Direct from Universal City Station on the JR Yumesaki Line, about 20 minutes from Osaka Station.
Getting there
Universal Studios Japan — 2-1-33 Sakurajima, Konohana-ku, Osaka City, Osaka 554-0031
