THE★JOJO WORLD OSAKA, an immersive themed experience based on the JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure anime series, is set to open on December 4, 2026 at LUCUA SOUTH, 10th Floor in Osaka. Ahead of the opening, series creator Araki Hirohiko has unveiled newly drawn illustrations of nine iconic villains from the franchise. The artwork will be displayed at the venue’s entrance and used on exclusive merchandise.

About JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure

Based on Araki Hirohiko’s long-running manga, JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure follows the intertwined destinies of the Joestar bloodline across generations — beginning with the rivalry between Jonathan Joestar and DIO. Each story arc introduces a new protagonist, and the series is currently in its ninth part, The JOJOLands. The latest anime adaptation, Steel Ball Run JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure, launched on Netflix worldwide in March 2026, with its 1st STAGE (a special 47-minute episode) followed by weekly 2nd and 3rd STAGE releases every Friday.

Attractions and Mini-Games

Attraction: “SPW Foundation Latent Malice Research Lab”

Visitors are matched to one of approximately 100 villains from the anime based on a “Mental Evil Degree Test” and a “Behavioral Danger Test.” After completing the attraction, participants receive a printed photo of their results alongside their matched villain. Price: ¥990 (tax included)

Mini-Game: “Memetaa! Ripple Roulette”

Inspired by the scene in which Zeppeli demonstrates Ripple power to Jonathan, players punch a frog sitting on a rock in time with Zeppeli’s signal. The result is graded based on the condition of the rock and frog. Prizes include:

• Prize A: Acrylic board (14 designs)
• Prize B: Acrylic stand (14 designs)
• Prize C: Die-cut sticker (random, 28 designs)

Most prizes are new designs not previously offered at THE★JOJO WORLD TOKYO. Price: ¥660 (tax included)

Mini-Game: “OH! That’s a BASEBALL!!”

Modeled after the TV baseball game Jotaro played against Terence T. D’Arby, players press a controller button in time with the pitch to bat. All prizes are Jotaro-themed:

• Prize A: Hat keychain or drawstring pouch
• Prize B: Acrylic keychain (8 designs)
• Prize C: Square pin badge (random, 15 designs)

IGGY CAFE

IGGY CAFE will also open at the Osaka venue, serving character- and series-inspired food and drinks for dine-in or takeout. Featured menu items include Pistols Yaki, THE★JOJO WORLD OSAKA Original Gelato, and Mochimochi Mocchi (Mt.)

Ordering select menu items triggers a special Table Performance: “IGGY CAFE Waiwai Pistols”, where the Pistols gather at your table. Sessions run approximately 25–30 minutes. Price: ¥1,100 (tax included)

Original Merchandise

A range of new merchandise goes on sale December 4, featuring Araki’s newly drawn “Evil Side” villain illustrations:

• Foil acrylic art panel — Evil Side
• Acrylic keychain — Evil Side
• 75mm hologram pin badge collection — Evil Side
• Wire keychain — Evil Side
• Acrylic stand (4th wave)
• 75mm glitter pin badge (4th wave)
• Acrylic mirror keychain

All-Stars Acrylic Keychain Series — 100 Designs to Start

A massive acrylic keychain line covering characters from Parts 1 through 9 launches on December 4. The first wave includes 100 designs, with plans to expand to over 300 designs in total — including characters receiving their first-ever merchandise.

Reservations and Lottery Entry

A lottery for entry slots covering opening day through December 13 is open until November 15. Results will be announced from around noon on November 19, with first-come-first-served sales beginning at 11:00 a.m. on November 21.

A separate lottery for the Pre-Open on December 3 is also accepting entries until November 8, with results announced from around noon on November 10. Entry is open to the general public, as well as to those who passed the “Executive Course” of the “SPW Foundation Entrance Exam” attraction at JOJO WORLD Quizzes events held nationwide since March 2024.

Full details are available on the official THE★JOJO WORLD OSAKA website.